Orange Social Venture Prize supports innovation in Africa, Middle East
The 15th Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East is open for submissions. Candidates from the 17 countries within the Orange footprint have until 18 May to submit their project on the website. Since 2011, the OSVP prize has been rewarding innovative...
Black Friday is the king of retail bonanzas
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Climate change a top concern for South Africans
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Wits academics to lead international climate body
The Dean of the Wits Faculty of Science, Professor Nithaya Chetty, has been appointed as the chair of the International Union for Pure and Applied Physics (IUAP) Working Group on Physics for Climate Action and Sustainable Development, while Visiting Professor Igle...
Higher education leaders believe AI is the future
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SMBs struggle to keep pace with cybersecurity threats
Keeping on top of new threats is the biggest cybersecurity challenge facing small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) today - and more than half are calling for help to manage the risks, according to new global research by Sage. Through the study, Sage says it aims to...
Generative AI is transforming healthcare
The global generative AI (GenAI) in healthcare market is expected to reach $14,77-billion by 2030, says Grand View Research, adding that it is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 36,7% from 2023 to 2030. Generative models in healthcare are advancing diagnostic accuracy...
Nvidia takes a new stride in its AI strategy
Developers now have a new AI-powered steering wheel to help them hug the road while they drive powerful large language models (LLMs) to their desired locations with the Nvidia NeMo SteerLM which lets companies define knobs to dial in a model's responses as it's...
Cisco, DCDT expand digital acceleration program
The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies and Cisco have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), launching a new phase of the Cisco Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) Program in South Africa. The memorandum was signed between the Department of...
Standards make the world a better place
Every year, the work of International and National Standards Bodies and the experts who contribute to the development of standards, is celebrated on World Standards Day, observed on 14 October. This year, the worldwide theme is "Our Shared Vision for a Better World"....
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Signify lights up people’s lives
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LG commits to local gaming, e-sport talent
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Paylater gives Nigerians access to credit
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Back-End Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Ready to Be the Backbone of Our Digital World? We're on the hunt for a Back-End Developer who can power our applications with seamless logic and solid architecture. If you're a pro at making things work behind the scenes and love crafting robust APIs, apply now and...
Database Administrator DB2/IDMS – 4143
Key Duties and Responsibilities: To manage, monitor and support mainframe IDMS and DB2 database objects and ensure their availability, performance, security and consistency in order to support mission critical business applications.Create and maintain business...
Database Administrator DB2/IDMS – 4143 – Gauteng Braamfontein
Key Duties and Responsibilities: To manage, monitor and support mainframe IDMS and DB2 database objects and ensure their availability, performance, security and consistency in order to support mission critical business applications.Create and maintain business...
Senior Software Engineer
Our client prides themselves on delivering a world-class payments service with a seamless and secure checkout, enterprise-grade security and personalised multi-channel support to every business they partner with... About the role.. We integrate easily with leading...
2 x Temporary Technical Data Analyst (18months)
Brief Role DescriptionTo provide accurate bills of materials (BOMs) for series and pre-series parts to internal and external supply chain partners for the production of vehicles and/or components destined for in-house-, local-, and export customers. To manage the...
Senior Software Engineer – Western Cape Woodstock
Our client prides themselves on delivering a world-class payments service with a seamless and secure checkout, enterprise-grade security and personalised multi-channel support to every business they partner with... About the role.. We integrate easily with leading...
2 x Temporary Technical Data Analyst (18months) – Eastern Cape Kenton-on-Sea
Brief Role DescriptionTo provide accurate bills of materials (BOMs) for series and pre-series parts to internal and external supply chain partners for the production of vehicles and/or components destined for in-house-, local-, and export customers. To manage the...
Junior Business Analyst
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Join a Titan in the automotive industry who are on the hunt for a Back End Developer (Focus: Java). Work in dynamic teams with the latest in technology on a fantastic Hybrid model and the opportunity to travel internationally. Essential Skills Requirements: Java 8,...
Junior Business Analyst – Gauteng Bryanston
Business Analyst - Insurance Software Tech! Hybrid working opportunity where analysis meets excellence ?? No Prior Experience Required! ?? Enjoy a dynamic and enriching work environment within the cutting-edge insurance technology industry. The purpose of the Business...
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