On Mars, a dust devil is seen eating another
A Martian dust devil can be seen consuming a smaller one in a short video made of images taken by a navigation camera aboard NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover. These swirling, sometimes towering columns of air and dust are common on Mars. The smaller dust devil’s demise...
Trade tensions put poor and vulnerable at risk
As major economies are set to impose sweeping new tariffs, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) alerts that the global trade system is entering a critical phase - threatening growth, investment, and development progress, particularly for the most vulnerable economies....
Stay alert this holiday shopping season
Visa has unveiled its Holiday Edition Threats Report which anticipates heightened scam activity during the holiday season across both card-present (CP) and card-not-present (CNP) transactions. The new report identifies popular fraud tactics expected between November...
Africa leads charge in comeback of business travel
Africa leads the way in business travel bounce-back with the highest predicted increase in airline seat capacity for the first quarter of 2024, according to FCM Consulting's latest Global Quarterly Trend Report. Seat capacity in Africa sees a predicted increase of 14%...
Isaac Mophatlane is new Mustek chairperson
Channel veteran Isaac Mophatlane was today appointed as Mustek's new chairperson with immediate effect at the company's AGM. Mophatlane takes over as chairman from Reverend Vukile Mehana who retired after the AGM. Mustek announced the imminent retirement of Rev Mehana...
Massive data growth demands new data centre thinking
Kathy Gibson reports from Zagreb, Croatia - As technology becomes more pervasive in people's lives, the amount of data being created is growing apace. This means this data needs to be secured, made available and preserved, says Karsten Winther, president, Europe,...
‘Future leaders’ call for stronger voice in net zero transition
A global survey of young business professionals has revealed a growing appetite among the next generation of leaders to take a more active involvement in the journey to net zero. With COP28 just one week away, KPMG's "Leaders 2050" team interviewed 363 young people...
The scams to look out for this Black Friday
Despite continued reports about the tough economic environment facing South African consumers and the fact that disposable income is steadily decreasing, South Africans are still enjoying Black Friday sales. Statistics released by First National Bank show that over...
Africa remains a top target for cybercriminals
As organisations continue to become more digitised, especially in Africa, cybercriminals are staying abreast of developments - so much so that throughout this year, the continent remains one of the world regions most targeted by cybercrime. At a recent press...
Safety checklist for Black Friday online shopping
Vigilance is urged during this 2023 Black Friday and Cyber Monday as AI-generated scams enhance the threat to this year's festive shoppers and it's revealed that seven in 10 British people worry that AI will make it easier for criminals to commit online fraud. But...
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Fujitsu adds converged virtual infrastructure
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Abu Dhabi completes successful Smart City project
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What’s fuelling our smartphone addiction?
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SMEs to transform SA’s education sector
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Masterard restates commitment to Zimbabwe
Mastercard President and CEO, Ajay Banga, this week visited Zimbabwe to show Mastercard's strong support for the country's drive to create a new wave of digital payments and inclusive growth. He outlined how Mastercard will collaborate with local private and public...
In pursuit of insight from analytics
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Connecting Kenya with AI
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Ericsson, Intel score with multivendor data call on 39GHz
Riding on their recent success with the 3.5GHz band, Ericsson and Intel have concluded the first 3GPP-based end-to-end, multivendor NR 5G live data call on 39GHz. The 39GHz band is an important spectrum for 5G commercial rollouts in North America - expected to begin...
Anglo American brings workings of a modern mine to life
Anglo American has brought the inner workings of a modern mine to life in a first-ever 132-photograph curation on Instagram called Instamine. The images include skilled female operators, road networks and remote-controlled heavy machinery, while the written copy aims...
ElegantFoil boosts output with Xerox Versant 3100
ElegantFoil has bought the Xerox Versant 3100 colour digital press from Xerox Business Partner, DigiPress and Altron Bytes Document Solutions (BDS). ElegantFoil has long been a Xerox customer. This commercial finishing company was founded by George Carnell in 1986 as...
Network Engineer – Gauteng Centurion
Are you passionate about building and maintaining cutting-edge network systems? Our client is looking for a talented Network Engineer who will collaborate with cross-functional teams, troubleshoot network issues, and implement best practices to optimise network...
Senior SQL Server Developer (Sandton – Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A prominent company in mining technology, focused on advanced analytics and solutions, is seeking a Senior SQL Server Developer to join their team in Sandton. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing, optimizing, and maintaining...
Data Analyst (JHB)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a development company with branches in Stellenbosch and Johannesburg, specializing in the development of cutting-edge agricultural technologies. They are currently searching for a Data Analyst as part of their Data as a Service (DaaS) team....
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Responsible for monitoring network performance, managing incidents, and performing initial troubleshooting to ensure the reliability and security of high-speed connectivity solutions. Available immediately. Qualifications and Minimum Requirements: MatricMikrotik MTCNA...
Cloud Specialist at International IT Services& Consulting
Technical Consultant - Solution DeliverySalary R70-75k per month depending on skill and brilliance Reporting Technically to the Microsoft Technology & Content Migration LeadOperationally to the Head of Operations. The person will lead and contribute technically to...
Full Stack Developer
We're looking for a driven Software Developer who is dedicated to their personal and professional growth. Join our passionate team, where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and gain exposure across diverse industries. We're seeking a candidate...
Senior Business Analyst
Our team is dedicated to transforming how businesses operate, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency, and creating solutions that benefit both our clients and stakeholders. We are looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our growing team and...
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ENVIRONMENT:A highly technical IT Network Administrator is sought by a cutting-edge Digital Supply Chain Specialist to join its 24-hour 2nd Line Support team. The role focuses on advanced troubleshooting, network administration and IT infrastructure optimisation,...
Senior SQL Server Developer (Sandton – Hybrid) – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Data Analyst (JHB) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a development company with branches in Stellenbosch and Johannesburg, specializing in the development of cutting-edge agricultural technologies. They are currently searching for a Data Analyst as part of their Data as a Service (DaaS) team....
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