Corruption is African youth’s biggest bugbear
Africa’s youth have bounced back from the ravages of Covid-19, but they aren’t happy with the direction their governments are taking. They are unafraid to speak out and they are unequivocal about what the greatest threat to their futures is - corruption. Corruption is...
First snapshot of polar heat emissions
NASA’s newest climate mission has started collecting data on the amount of heat in the form of far-infrared radiation that the Arctic and Antarctic environments emit to space. The measurements by the Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-Infrared Experiment (Prefire) are...
Cassava Technologies ups investment in SA
In support of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s investment initiative, Cassava Technologies has pledged a total of R4,5-billion in investment in South Africa at the fifth South African Investment Conference (SAIC). The investment will be made through Cassava’s business...
Hamilton Ratshefola dies
Gijima has confirmed the death of its group chief executive, Hamilton Ratshefola, at the age of 56, following a short illness. “Gijima, its shareholders, board, executive, staff and the ICT industry have undoubtedly lost a par-excellence leader, a friend, a mentor and...
African CEOs need to view cyber risks more seriously
Twenty six percent of CEOs in Africa believe their companies will be exposed to cyber risk in the next 12 months - and 33% think it will only happen in the next five years. This indicates that among CEOs in Africa, cyber risks are not considered a major risk compared...
It’s time to close the innovation gap
Businesses worldwide are confident in the strength of their organisation’s innovation in the face of current global challenges – 84% say that their company has a vibrant culture of innovation (68% in South Africa) – but Dell’s new Innovation Index shows that there is...
Cybersecurity’s underestimated role as a business enabler
New research from Trend Micro reveals that while global organisations plan to increase cybersecurity budgets this year, 90% of African companies have neglected to put cybersecurity protocols in place. “Organisations would do well to reconsider the importance of...
WiFi-enabled products suffer first-ever decline
The decline in smartphone and PC shipments in 2022 took its toll on overall shipments for WiFi-enabled products, causing them to fall for the first time ever in decades-long history. After shipments grew 8,6% in 2021 fueled by pandemic-driven market changes, they fell...
The stark reality of what increased loadshedding means
If the current loadshedding scenario in South Africa worsens, there are going to be immense challenges facing those that rely on networks, fibre and LTE. This is the stark warning from Theo van Zyl, head of Wireless at Vox, who says: “Most of the operators providing...
Urgent call for SA healthcare sector to up its cybersecurity
Security specialist Check Point has warned the South African healthcare sector that it urgently needs to increase its cybersecurity defences. Recent data from the company reported that the industry - which is notoriously under resourced in all areas - has experienced...
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SD-WAN overlay improves network performance, speed
The explosive growth of data, together with the need for faster delivery and processing, are already causing greater network latency and increased access issues for many enterprises striving to keep up with demand. In addition, end-users are demanding a better...
Innovations that have shaped BI
Gustav Piater, sales and marketing director at AIGS (Yellowfin South Africa), outlines the five innovations that have all significantly shaped the current era of business intelligence (BI). If the solution you're considering has all of them, you've picked a pioneering...
How cybercriminals hide in your phone
While analysts figure out new methodologies for analysing malware and users begin to understand how all this works, cybercriminals are seeking new ways to hide in phones and compromise devices, says ESET Southern Africa. The convoluted tricks used to increase the...
Anthony Ekerold is new WASPA chair
Newly-installed chair of South Africa's Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA), Anthony Ekerold, says he is highly-motivated to make a positive contribution to the local telecommunications industry. A partner at BDE Attorneys, Ekerold's legal...
Preparing for the class of 2030
The second edition of The Classroom of the Future Indaba is taking place at the Cape Town Science Centre in Observatory on Friday and Saturday, 23 and 24 March 2018. Back by popular demand this event is for all teachers and other interested individuals who would like...
Outsourcing lead generation to meet sales targets
For the first time in a while, April doesn't have too many public holidays, as Easter falls at the end of March this year. This is giving businesses an extra window to drive revenue, in a month that is typically quiet and less than stellar when it comes to sales. "The...
The future of home
As far back as 1932, inventors imagined smart homes - but not in the way they're now envisaged. Most 'automation' focussed on creating robots to do the tasks humans usually did in the home. Think C-3PO from Star Wars - a metallic butler so to speak. It's taken some...
easiPoint enables business in Africa
easiPoint, an inventive solution to a uniquely African problem, allows businesses to collect, record and receive customer payments from any location on the continent. Using the easiPoint device developed by RubiBlue, a leading intelligent business solutions...
Engineers need to start mining soft skills
In order to remain competitive and to achieve growth, engineers at firms in South Africa's engineering, mining and manufacturing sectors need to recognise the role that emotional intelligence plays in business growth and career development. This is according to Fiona...
Digital learning a no-brainer for SA employers
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa's success depends largely on its ability to capitalise on the demands of the 21st century, and using advanced technology effectively to help move the country forward is one of them. Richard Rayne, CEO of corporate learning...
NodeJS_Javascript Developer (LW2856) – Gauteng Pretoria
Techstack:NodeJS (typescript and Javascript) React and backend development. NoSQL DB (mongo, Redis) Docker, Docker Compose Thorough understanding of Git processes Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) charter....
Software Testers at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Fixed-term contract for 12 months Minimum Requirements: A Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering, information technology, data science or related fields with at least three years' experience in a professional software QA particularly on large complex...
Divisional IT Manager (Middle Management – Wits ThirdStream) – Gauteng Berea
Additional information:This is a Middle Management positionMain purpose of the job:The Divisional IT Manager will lead a team of IT professionals with various skill sets to help improve and maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools,...
IT Support Engineer – Gauteng Centurion
Our client in Pretoria is seeking a dynamic Junior to Intermediate IT Support Engineer. You will provide first-line technical support, manage helpdesk tickets, and assist with IT system maintenance. This is a permanent on-site position. The role includes standby...
Full-Stack Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
Hire Resolve's Client is looking for a talented Full-Stack Developer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining web applications, working across various layers of the stack to deliver robust software solutions. The...
Full Stack Developer
Hire Resolve is seeking a talented Full Stack Developer to join the dynamic team of our client, a leading financial services provider specializing in insurance. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced developer to contribute to cutting-edge projects in the...
Solution Architect at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
Fixed-term contract for 12 months Minimum requirements A Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronic/computer engineering, information technology or related field.A minimum of a TOGAF Certification.A minimum of 5 years practical experience in professional...
NodeJS_Javascript Developer (LW2856)
Design, Development, and maintenance of the platform. Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements. Review code of team members in line with quality and delivery requirements Ability and willingness to coach and give training to colleagues...
Senior Business Analysts at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
12 months fixed-term contract Minimum requirements Bachelor's degree in informatics, information technology, computer science/engineering or related fields with at least five years' experience in software development life cycle management.Experience in the following:...
Business Analyst (LM)
Collaboration with Team Lead, Stakeholders, IT PO and Team regarding Operational topics. Ensures the operability and operational quality of the applications over the entire life cycle in the area of responsibility. Ensures the implementation of all tasks and content...
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