China’s DeepSeek shakes up the GenAI market
DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) tool, is challenging OpenAI’s ChatGPT as the most highly-rated generative AI (GenAI) app. Today (27 January 2025) DeepSeek's AI Assistant surpassed ChatGPT as the highest-rated free app on the US App Store. The...
NASA adopts 3D printing, additive manufacturing
In fall 2024, NASA developed and tested a 3D-printed antenna to demonstrate a low-cost capability to communicate science data to Earth. The antenna, tested in flight using an atmospheric weather balloon, could open the door for using 3D printing as a cost-effective...
Africa must accelerate efforts to achieve SGDs
Africa's progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union's Agenda 2063 aspirations has been uneven, with significant differences among subregions, countries, and rural and urban areas. This calls for accelerated efforts to ensure that Africa...
Offset crypto losses against future earnings this tax season
With individual tax returns due to SARS on 23 October, South African residents who have invested in crypto assets are gathering their information before the filing window closes. And with this in mind, crypto investment app Luno has partnered with a crypto tax expert...
Eskom Expo International Science Fair gets underway
The 43rd Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF) kicked off this week with an electric start as young scientists from around the world were treated to robotics and coding activities, along with science shows as they prepared to showcase their own scientific...
Datatec expects earnings to rise
In its trading statement for the six months ended 31 August 2023, Datatec reports good demand for its technology solutions and services across the world. The group's operations remain well-positioned to service customers in their respective markets as it actively...
Google still the world’s most valuable media brand
As one of the Big Five tech companies, Google has had a major impact on the media industry reshaping the news landscape, transforming the music industry, revolutionising video consumption, and ranked as the world's biggest media brand for three years. And, according...
Mounting challenges in the battle against financial crime
South Africa is grappling with a formidable array of financial and banking crimes spanning contact crimes, digital offenses, application fraud, and card fraud - criminal activities that cast a very long shadow over the nation's economy, society, and governance. With...
‘Costly confidence’ sees scam victims pay the price
Over-confidence is leaving consumers in the CEMEA region (Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa) at risk of becoming victims of fraud, according to Visa's latest Stay Secure study. Research across 17 countries revealed a disconnect between consumers'...
Consumers spend 10% more on mobile apps
The global app industry has grown tremendously over the years as people spend more on mobile apps than ever. In 2023, consumers worldwide are expected to spend $236-billion on paid apps and in-app purchases and make 262 billion downloads, the highest figures in the...
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Kaspersky Lab gets highest score for malware removal
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UCT makes IT appealing to female students
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Enterprise Hadoop courses to be offered in SA
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LG expands XBoom lineup
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Fintech partnerships will help big banks disrupt
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Top remuneration trends for 2019
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Pay it forward with uKheshe
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Using data to build a Cape Town for all
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Business Analyst at STS
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Our client is excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for a talented Backend Developer specializing in PHP and Laravel! This fully remote position is ideal for a dedicated professional eager to make a meaningful impact from anywhere in the world. Key Requirements...
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Business Analyst at STS – Gauteng Johannesburg
Looking for a Business Analyst, contract Requirement Gathering will be a large part of day-to-day tasks:Conduct workshops and interviews with stakeholders (loan fulfilment areas, risk teams, finance, IT, etc.) to identify the system's needs.Document the requirements...
PHP/Laravel Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for a talented Backend Developer specializing in PHP and Laravel! This fully remote position is ideal for a dedicated professional eager to make a meaningful impact from anywhere in the world. Key Requirements...
Program Administrator (PMBOK) at Construct Executive Search
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor's Degree in AdministrationMust have 5-10 years of experience in Administration at Engineering Consulting CompanyMust have knowledge of FIDIC contracts and agreementsMust have knowledge of NEC4 ECC...
Full Stack Java Developer (Expert) 2248
Full Stack Java Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:- Technical:o Angular frameworko Javao Kafkao HTML5, Typescript and CSSo Unit testingo Integration Testingo RESTful API (Swagger, Open API)o Microservices architectureo Docker/ Kuberneteso Object-oriented...
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Our client is looking for an experienced C# Developer with expertise in VB.NET and desktop/web applications for a hybrid role based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTechNETC# (Desktop/Web)MS SQLCrystal ReportsShould you meet the...
Program Administrator (PMBOK) at Construct Executive Search – Gauteng West Rand
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor's Degree in AdministrationMust have 5-10 years of experience in Administration at Engineering Consulting CompanyMust have knowledge of FIDIC contracts and agreementsMust have knowledge of NEC4 ECC...
Full Stack Java Developer (Expert) 2248 – Gauteng Pretoria
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