Nvidia debuts open humanoid robot foundation model
Nvidia has announced a portfolio of technologies to supercharge humanoid robot development, including Nvidia Isaac GR00T N1, believed to be the world’s first open, fully customisable foundation model for generalized humanoid reasoning and skills. Other technologies...
Nvidia to open quantum research centre
As quantum computers continue to develop, they will integrate with AI supercomputers to form accelerated quantum supercomputers capable of solving some of the world’s hardest problems. Integrating quantum processing units (QPUs) into AI supercomputers is key for...
Global shocks not holding African markets back
The Absa Africa Financial Markets Index 2023 reveals there has been continued progress in developing financial markets across Africa in the past year, with many AFMI countries taking steps to bolster their resilience against global market shocks. Now in its seventh...
Business health declines despite better GDP
The Experian Business Debt Index (BDI), which reflects the overall health of businesses in the economy, declined in Q2 to 0.445 from a slightly upwardly revised 0.740 in Q1. This decline was less than anticipated considering the better than forecasted outcome for Q2...
Resilience drives cybersecurity investments
Business resilience as a key driver for cybersecurity investments, according to the second Nixu Cybersecurity Index. Based on a survey of over 370 northern European organisations, the Index reveals both encouraging progress and increasing concerns. Alarmingly, 50% of...
Enterprise use of GenAI set to surge
By 2026, more than 80% of enterprises will have used generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) application programming interfaces (APIs) or models - and/or deployed GenAI-enabled applications in production environments - up from less than 5% in 2023, according to...
SA economy continues to ‘muddle along’
September reflected another month of weakened economic activity indicating bleak prospects for the economy's growth in the third quarter, according to the latest BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI) data. "The BETI slipped marginally to an index level of...
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,...
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Tech gives retailers respite in shrinking economy
As business confidence in South Africa plummeted six points in June on the back of disappointing gross domestic product figures for the first quarter, South African retailers battle to achieve profitability, compounded by a PwC survey that names South Africa as the...
Expanded legal content available for Africa
Africa's heightened economic momentum is widely recognised, with the continent now well entrenched as one of the favoured global destinations for investment opportunities and doing business. As companies without a presence in Africa continue to pursue a foothold on...
Make this tax filing season hassle free
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced earlier this year that the 2017/18 tax filing season is to kick off on 1 July 2018, however, their e-filing system is already allowing submission of tax returns. By Thamsanqa Msiza, senior tax consultant at Tax...
Tech drives increase in Tour de France second screen audience
Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO), the organiser of the Tour de France, has partnered with Dimension Data since 2015 to help engage a new generation of young fans. Aged between 18 and 35, they now make up 73% of the Tour de France's 6,5-million-strong social media...
Youth may be at risk from data sharing
As Youth Month draws to a close, Manie van Schalkwyk, head of the South African Fraud Prevention Service, is concerned about data and the security issues that pertain to it. "Where do millennials stand in this era of unlimited data and heightened vulnerability," he...
Blue Turtle launches fintech go-to-market
Enterprise technology management company Blue Turtle has unveiled a new go-to-market strategy which will assist financial services companies to better make us of new technology to drive business. As part of this strategy Blue Turtle has partnered with a number of new...
Cloud ERP now available for building
African fastest growing cloud business solutions provider One Channel has launched its Acumatica product for construction called One Build. This is an end-to-end cloud business management system for general contractors, home builders, subcontractors, specialty...
Unlock the value of data for future success
Data is a fundamental part of digital transformation for businesses. It's the fuel that powers every link in the value chain of a connected company, the lifeblood of innovation and the food that enables businesses to grow. Keith Matthews, country manager: south and...
VC investment fuels African technology
The value of venture capital investment is fuelling Africa's emerging technology landscape. While Kenya's Silicon Savannah ecosystem has been at the forefront of the narrative over the past decade, the rise of infrastructure development opportunities within Northern...
Troye is black women-owned Citrix Platinum Partner
Troye has announced that it has become the only 51% black women-owned Level 1 Citrix Platinum partner. The accreditation was issued in May by South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) accredited BEE verification agency Honeycomb. Troye MD Helen Kruger says...
Senior Software Engineer (SAP BW4HANA ) at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Provide on-going support of the existing BPC Embedded Reporting, Data Services and BW systems SAP BEX Query Design and Analysis for Office reporting Working closely with other development teams Develop reports, dashboards and...
Enterprise Data Architect
This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of Zambia's banking industry. Key Responsibilities As the Enterprise Data Architect, you will: Lead Data Architecture Strategy: Oversee the organisation's data architecture, define sustainable strategies, and...
Senior Software Engineer (C# and .NET Core/.NET) at The Foschini Group
JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain integration solutions using C# and .NET Core/.NET Framework. Build and manage APIs for data exchange, supporting both synchronous and asynchronous integrations. Implement real-time data processing and...
Enterprise Data Architect – Remote Remote
This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of Zambia's banking industry. Key Responsibilities As the Enterprise Data Architect, you will: Lead Data Architecture Strategy: Oversee the organisation's data architecture, define sustainable strategies, and...
Senior Software Engineer (C# and .NET Core/.NET) at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain integration solutions using C# and .NET Core/.NET Framework. Build and manage APIs for data exchange, supporting both synchronous and asynchronous integrations. Implement real-time data processing and...
Full Stack DevOps Engineer
One of the fastest Growing IT Companies (With the most advanced Core Stack available to people in SA) is looking for a Full Stack DevOps engineer (MP Consultant) to join their team Desired Skills: docker kubernetes CI/CD Infrastructure as code terraform jave ee python...
Data Analyst – Credit Optimisation at The Foschini Group
JOB DESCRIPTION The opportunity: A challenging opportunity is available within the Credit Optimisation department of TFG Financial Services. We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual to develop analytical solutions to business problems using analytical...
Full Stack DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Menlyn
One of the fastest Growing IT Companies (With the most advanced Core Stack available to people in SA) is looking for a Full Stack DevOps engineer (MP Consultant) to join their team Desired Skills: docker kubernetes CI/CD Infrastructure as code terraform jave ee python...
Data Analyst – Credit Optimisation at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
JOB DESCRIPTION The opportunity: A challenging opportunity is available within the Credit Optimisation department of TFG Financial Services. We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual to develop analytical solutions to business problems using analytical...
Senior Mobile Developer
Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Mobile Developer specializing in Flutter to lead the development of a next-generation Workforce Management Application. This project involves rebuilding a legacy app from the ground up using Flutter, introducing enhanced...
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