Tech4Good Award for GirlCode leader
GirlCode’s CEO and Founder, Zandile Mkwanazi, was awarded the Tech4Good award at the prestigious Wired4Women event. The Wired4Women awards honour exceptional women who are using technology to make a positive impact. Zandile was recognised in the Tech4Good category for...
How geopolitics is shaping AI development
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Finance organisations lag in AI implementation
Most finance organisations have yet to adopt AI, despite optimistic leadership views towards the technology, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey of 130 finance leaders and 91 associates in administrative support functions in June 2023 revealed that 61% of...
Overcoming IoT hurdles could unlock billions for SA
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Retailers diversify to get a slice of shopping season bonanza
South African retailers are expected to adopt diversification strategies such as adding new product lines and new service offerings to win a bigger share of an expected R60,4-billion in retail spending over November and December. This Black Friday and festive season...
Bare minimum of companies stuck to carbon emission reduction targets
Despite a responsibility to mitigate the crisis with emissions reductions in their operations and supply chains, companies have not made much progress in comprehensively measuring and reducing their emissions over the past year, according to a new study by CO2 AI and...
Global semiconductor market looking up
International Data Corporation (IDC) has upgraded its Semiconductor Market Outlook by calling a bottom and return to growth that accelerates next year. IDC raised its September 2023 revenue outlook from $518,8-billion to $526,5-billion in a new forecast. Revenue...
Robotics turns the tables on prostate cancer
The high precision of robotic assisted surgery for localised prostate cancer is redefining the quality of life for men. This technology is now available in the Eastern Cape, with the fourth generation da Vinci X robotic surgery system installed at Netcare Greenacres...
Digital access the best chance for learner success
Digital access allows teachers and learners alike to collaborate with peers on tasks or projects no matter where they are located. This boosts learners' skills in creativity, critical thinking and innovation - three of the top skills needed by professionals in the...
Weak passwords still doing the rounds
In 2023, "admin" was the most common password among South Africans. This is according to the fifth annual NordPass study, which uncovered the 200 most common passwords worldwide and compared among 35 countries. It also explored what passwords people use for different...
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The state of email marketing two months after GDPR
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Sygnia shares begin trading on A2X today
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VMXperts adds to its VMware competencies
VMXperts, specialist consulting and technology infrastructure implementation house, has successfully achieved a VMware Master Services Competency in Data Centre Virtualisation. This competency demonstrates that VMXperts is committed to helping organisations accelerate...
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Software Engineering – Application Lead – Gauteng Primrose
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