Are MNOs perpetuating the digital divide?
Paul Colmer, exco member at Wireless Access Provider’s Association (WAPA), voices his opinion on mobile network operators and the digital divide. Much ink has been spilled over the so-called digital divide”, “connecting the unconnected”, and “digital exclusion." But...
AI, innovation should be top budget priorities
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is due to present his revised Budget Speech in a few days. At Sage, we hope his new Budget Speech and government policy go beyond the usual and focuses on digital technologies and the opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI)...
Bryanston pupil scoops top awards at Eskom Expo
A young scientist from Bryanston High School in Johannesburg has made waves in the world of science and technology through her remarkable achievements at the Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF) with her research project that aims to help farmers produce major...
AMD boosts AI capabilities with Nod.ai acquisition
Looking to bolster its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, AMD has acquired AI specialist developer Nod.ai. The chip maker says the acquisition strongly aligns with its AI growth strategy centred on an open software ecosystem that lowers the barriers of entry...
AI helps SA scientists to improve pollen forecasts
Artificial Iintelligence (AI) is being used by South African scientists to detect and classify pollen spores in real time, which may improve forecasting of bioaerosols that trigger respiratory illnesses like allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and asthma. Prof Jonny Peter,...
PC decline looks to be bottoming out
The downward spiral for PC shipments continued during the third quarter of 2023 (3Q23) as global volumes declined 7,6% YoY with 68,2-million PCs shipped, according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal...
Computer running slow? Hackers could be using it to mine crypto
Cybersecurity experts at NordVPN have issued a warning to users about a new way cybercriminals are using their victims' devices to earn money - crypto malware. While research shows that every third user is afraid of losing access to their computer files due to a...
Fair, transparent forex charges elusive for SA businesses
In the world of international business, forex transactions are the lifeblood that keeps the global economy alive with an estimated daily volume of $7,6-trillion as of April this year. The South African chunk of that amounts to over $19,1-billion. Local businesses rely...
The real cost of unplanned downtime
According to the new 'Value of Reliability' survey from ABB, 72% of industrial businesses experience unplanned outages at least once a month, compared to 68% globally. This costs the typical South African business close to R724 000 per hour, compared to R2 350 000...
How to protect your company’s brand and reputation
When a brand becomes well known it can be exploited by cybercriminals - they can hide behind the brand name in order to promote some dubious quality goods and services, or they can prey on the brand's clients, partners, or employees. The latter - including the...
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Smart cities key to an inclusive future for Africa
Markets across Africa are already heavily investing in the future of cities, with figures from the International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasting spend on technologies that enable smart city initiatives will reach $1,26-billion in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) in...
Singtel, Ericsson launch Singapore’s first 5G pilot network
Singtel and Ericsson has announced a new initiative that will see Singapore's first 5G pilot network go live by Q4 this year. The 5G pilot network will be deployed at one-north in Buona Vista, the country's science, business and IT hub. Using Ericsson's 3GPP...
The business of tech from a woman’s point of view
Only 23% of tech jobs are held by women in South Africa - out of 236 000 ICT (tech) roles, women occupy 56 000 of them. Rumbidzai Zawu, co-founder and chief operations officer at U-App, was undeterred by the statistics when she launched the company with Joseph...
Why ID verification matters for African mobile operators
According to the 2017 Mobile Economy Report of the GSM Association, Africa currently has 420-million unique mobile subscribers representing a 43% penetration. By Sherry Zameer, senior vice-president: IOT for CISMEA at Gemalto By 2020, the Report predicts that...
A temperature heat map for big data
The business world is undergoing a total transformation as new technologies enable the rapid processing and analysis of huge volumes of data in real-time, equipping business leaders with unprecedented insight into granular detail of every aspect of their business. By...
Ireland a hotbed of fintech innovation, say SA buyers
Ireland has compelling and innovative fintech solutions to offer Africa, says a delegation of South African financial industry professionals who recently visited Dublin. The South Africans, who travelled to Ireland as part of an Enterprise Ireland inward buyers'...
VoIP is affordable and reliable
VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) offers the best communications solution in a challenging business environment because it is more affordable than cellular and more reliable than copper. VoIP is also feature-rich which enables SMEs to run enterprise-grade platforms...
ConCourt delivers ground-breaking finding on labour brokers
The deeming provision in s198A(3)(b)(i) of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) provides that an employee of a Temporary Employment Service (TES) not performing a temporary service for the client is "deemed to be the employee of that client and the client is deemed to be...
Bravado Gaming dominates ESEA MDL season 28
E-sports team Bravado Gaming hit a career-high when they dominated the playing field in season 28 of the E-Sports Entertainment Association League's (ESEA) Mountain Dew League (MDL). Competing in the league with the latest innovations from Dell's Alienware gaming...
SA’s growing cyber threats
Graham Croock, director of BDO IT Advisory Services, gives his opinion on the state of the cyber-security industry in South Africa. During my visit to BDO Norway last week, where I attended a tour of the BDO CERT facility, to personally see the operation of SOC...
Senior Mobile Developer
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Data Analyst – Credit Optimisation at The Foschini Group
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Azure Developer (C# NestJS TypeScript JavaScript Node.js) (CPT Hybrid/Remote) – Western Cape Paarden Eiland
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR coding expertise as an Azure Developer (C# / NestJS / TypeScript / JavaScript / NodeJS) are sought by a growing provider of easy-to-use Software, Integrations & APIs to help build design, build & maintain robust solutions. You will work to...
Low Code Software Developer (Claris Filemaker/Database/CRM) – Western Cape Milnerton
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SAP Systems Analyst (HCM/ EC Payroll) (CH1061)
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SAP Systems Analyst (HCM/ EC Payroll) (CH1061) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
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Trainee Aviation Safety Information Officer – Gauteng Midrand
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Junior Software Developer - Use your brilliant talents to work in a one of a kind insurance tech company! Hybrid working opportunity where coding meets excellence ?? No Prior Experience Required! ?? We are looking for an enthusiastic Junior Software Developer to join...
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