Citrus export tariff impact could hinge on health of US consumer
South African citrus producers and other participants in the citrus export value chain may need to absorb a portion of the 30% reciprocal tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump if American consumers cannot stomach hefty price increases in the coming months....
AI tool could boost RF sensing technologies
An AI-powered “virtual expert” in a highly-specialised field of sensing research could help advance the development of new technologies, including sophisticated healthcare monitoring techniques. Engineers from the University of Glasgow and Imperial College London are...
AI ambition and AI-ready scenarios must be top CIO priorities
Artificial intelligence (AI), and the emergence of generative AI (GenAI), are shifting how humans and machines interact, and this is resulting in two key focus areas for CIOs as AI becomes an enterprise initiative, not just an IT initiative, according to Gartner....
AI will impact business decisions at every level
International Data Corporation (IDC) has presented its worldwide artificial intelligence (AI), generative AI (GenAI), and automation predictions for 2024 and beyond. While AI is not a new technology - companies have been investing heavily in predictive and...
South Africans under increasing threat from fraudsters
The South African fraud landscape is becoming increasingly risky as fraudsters and scammers look to target individuals with highly sophisticated scams in an environment where it is becoming increasingly difficult for lawmakers and authorities to bring these criminals...
Current changes won’t hit global net zero targets
Governments and industry must deliver transformative change on net zero but are currently hamstrung by significant barriers, including global public debt, domestic tensions, increased opposition to decarbonisation plans, and the need to guarantee energy supply,...
African entertainment, media industry set to grow
Since emerging from the grips of the Covid-19 pandemic, various industries across Africa have rebounded relatively well after having to undergo a process of reinvention. Across the continent, key multibillion dollar industries are navigating new challenges to meet...
SA students anxious, burning out
A majority (53%) of South African students say they have trouble meeting new people and making friends, the second highest of any country surveyed after Australia (55%) and alongside the US. More than two-thirds (67%) also say they have struggled with not sleeping...
Enterprise-startup relationship key to creating more African unicorns
Known for its innovation, Africa is making headway in becoming a launchpad for novel new high-tech companies. According to BCG, between 2015 and 2020, there was a 46% growth in companies attracting and securing funding. The problem, however, is nurturing an...
IT spend in Europe set for 9% growth
IT spending in Europe is projected to total $1,1-trillion in 2024, an increase of 9,3% from 2023, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. IT spending in Europe is on pace to surpass $1-trillion by the end of 2023. "Despite a conflated economic situation, IT...
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Security key to Africa’s mobile fintech revolution
Africa has led the way in developing mobile fintech solutions for its largely unbanked populations - but the key to further progress in driving financial inclusivity is security. By David Noel-Lardin, vice-president: digital payment at Gemalto CISMEA Fifteen years...
The future of WiFI is mesh
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Five CIO strategies to combat growing IT complexity
The future has never looked more complex. IT leaders are asked not only to deliver IT services, but also to improve business outcomes. By Brendan McAravey, country GM at Citrix South Africa According to the 2018 IPSOS research study commissioned by Citrix, currently...
Partnerships helps retailers move from bricks to clicks
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Eaton wins Best Paper Award at POWER-GEN Africa
Power management company Eaton South Africa won the Best Paper Award for its 'Microgrids for Commercial and Industrial' paper at the Power-Gen and DistribuTech Africa Conference, held in Johannesburg. An example case study of a microgrid installed on Eaton's premises...
Workday in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites
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Taxify boosts driver earnings by
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Merck, MEST to host biotechnology hackathon
The upcoming M² Hack [Merck x Mest = M² Hackathon] in Cape Town is open. Merck and MEST join forces to power up this year's most exciting hackathon, with interesting challenges ranging from access to healthcare to biosensing and interfaces, and who better to join than...
Demand for two-in-one notebooks on the rise in SA
More and more South African consumers and businesses are investing in convertible or two-in-one mobile computers as they seek devices that offer them the versatility and functionality of a traditional notebook, paired with the portability and easy media consumption of...
O365 can make your business more productive – if you let it
One of the drivers of cloud migration is accessibility to cloud business systems like Microsoft Office 365 (O365). The idea of accessing office tools such as Word, Excel and others from anywhere and at any time, and the flexibility to add and remove users as required,...
Project Manager – Gauteng Parkwood
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Project Manager to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.What you will be doing: The...
Internior Design Project Manager – Gauteng Parkwood
We seek an experienced and motivated Interior Design Project Manager to join our dynamic team. As an interior design project manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating and managing construction and interior fitout projects for our firm.Your...
Mobile Application Developer – Gauteng Lone Hill
Intermediate React Native Developer - Mining Technology - Lonehill, Sandton Our client, a leading mining technology company that provides advanced analytics and solutions that drive efficiency and safety in the coal mining industry, is looking to appoint an...
Intern – Developer
We are looking for an ambitious and driven Intern Developer with a passion for coding and problem-solving. Eager to learn and contribute to real-world projects while enhancing technical skills. What you'll do:Application and database development for RBCT.Assisting...
Project Manager
My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Project Manager to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Manage agreed entry criteria for the IT projectResponsible for compiling Business CaseVerify and keep...
Python Developer (Hardware Integration) – Onsite
Our client, a leader in mining technology, delivering advanced analytics and solutions to improve operational efficiency and safety is seeking an experienced Python Developer with expertise in hardware integration to join their team in Lonehill, Sandton. This role...
Business Systems Analyst
Job description:You will be working as part of an IT delivery team responsible for the development, configuration and support of various IT business systems. If you have a passion for the more technical side of business analysis with a strong focus on systems, you...
Intern – Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
We are looking for an ambitious and driven Intern Developer with a passion for coding and problem-solving. Eager to learn and contribute to real-world projects while enhancing technical skills. What you'll do:Application and database development for RBCT.Assisting...
Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town Region
My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Project Manager to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Manage agreed entry criteria for the IT projectResponsible for compiling Business CaseVerify and keep...
Python Developer (Hardware Integration) – Onsite – Gauteng Lone Hill
Our client, a leader in mining technology, delivering advanced analytics and solutions to improve operational efficiency and safety is seeking an experienced Python Developer with expertise in hardware integration to join their team in Lonehill, Sandton. This role...
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