Finding the money to change SA’s trajectory
South Africa's upcoming national budget will be closely scrutinised, with analysts focusing on, amongst others, the debt-to-GDP ratio, government spending and the risks that could lead to further fiscal slippage. By Waldo Marcus, director: TPN from MRI Software In the...
Webb maps a full picture of star formation
Researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have finally solved the mystery of how a massive galaxy cluster is forming stars at such a high rate. The confirmation from Webb builds on more than a decade of studies using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and...
Attacks on web applications spike
There was a notable increase in threats to web applications, accounting for 30% of the engagements Cisco Talos Incident Response (Talos IR) responded to in the third quarter of 2023, compared to 8% the previous quarter. Exploitation of public-facing applications was...
The global cyber divide between Gaza and Israel
The conflict between Gaza and Israel has intensified to new heights over the past few weeks, gaining global attention unlike any other. This escalation of tensions has brought about a new battle line, one that only in recent years has become a pillar to modern-day...
Multi-malware campaign comes from all directions
A Kaspersky report reveals that an ongoing malicious "multi-malware" campaign has conducted more than 10 000 attacks primarily targeting global organisations. The campaign employs backdoors, keyloggers, and miners. Using new malicious scripts designed to disable...
EMEA companies most enthusiastic about AI, ML
European business leaders know their organisations would benefit from AI and ML, despite the differing views on these technologies in the boardroom. This is among the findings from Workday's new study on how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) will...
IITPSA names 2023 President’s Awards finalists
The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has announced the finalists for the 2023 IITPSA President's Awards. The awards recognise leaders in the ICT sector, and have grown in scope over 30 years to include the IT Personality of the...
All the Global Startup Awards Africa winners …
The Global Startup Awards Africa (GSA) Africa, in collaboration with the Global Innovation Initiative Group (GIIG), the Ethiopian Ministry of Labour and Skills (MOLS), the Ethiopian Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MInT) with the support of the Entrepreneurship...
These key macro factors are shaping financial markets
Having not yet recovered from the pressing geopolitical and social risks of the past two years, the global economy will continue to experience turbulence in Q4, and into 2024. FBS presents an overview of the most significant macroeconomic trends traders should...
SA teacher makes global prize shortlist
Mariette Wheeler, a science teacher at Protea Heights Academy in Cape Town, South Africa, has been named a top 10 finalist for the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2023 organised in collaboration with UNESCO and in strategic partnership with Dubai Cares, a...
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Adapt IT expands Australasian footprint
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Why blockchain should be part of your supply chain strategy
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No sympathy for minimum wage non-compliance
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Ever considered a career in testing?
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Keep abreast of travel tech wave to realise tourism potential
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Developer – PYTHON (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment
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About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...
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Database Administrator at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...
DBA – PostgreSQL at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:If you're seeking a rewarding opportunity to contribute to positive social change while earning a competitive salary and working for an innovative, dynamic and well-organised international organisation, this employer is definitely worth considering....
Developer – PYTHON (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Parvana Role: Our client develops exciting software using modern tools, techniques and methodologies. Responsibilities: Product design, programming, bug verification, and testing of computer programs for software products and/or customer applications. Researching...
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