African alarm clock – the hadeda – just loves your lush lawn
A new study by Dr Carla du Toit, Professor Anusuya Chinsamy, and Associate Professor Susan Cunning from the University of Cape Town (UCT) has unveiled the extraordinary sensory capabilities of Hadeda Ibises (Bostrychia hagedash) - shedding light on their remarkable...
Cisco targets security in the AI age with Hypershield
Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is dominating the headlines today, but the technology to power the revolution is still being developed - and it is largely still unsecured. "This is one of the largest platform shifts most of us have experienced in...
These are the top crypto price losers this year
Cryptocurrencies have suffered a massive hit in 2022, losing more than $1,9-trillion in value since the height of last year's rally. Although Bitcoin was at the center of the crypto price crash, many other coins have suffered more severe price drops than the world's...
Global PC sales down in 2022, decline expected to continue
A perfect storm of supply chain issues, the China lockdown, the Russian-Ukrainian war, and global inflation have slashed global demand for PCs this year, facing the entire market with the steepest drop since the 1990s. According to data presented by...
How supply chain leaders can build a proactive digital commerce strategy
Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) tasked to grow direct-to-consumer (D2C) selling and other forms of digital commerce, must implement four actions to navigate ongoing supply chain disruptions, according to Gartner. These disruptions have resulted in out-of-stocks,...
Huge leap for Reddit avatar sales
In just three months, Reddit's collectible Avatars blew up the NFT space having more users than OpenSean and other major platforms. Nearly 3-million Redditors have created Reddit Vaults, the company's name for a blockchain wallet to buy Avatars, ranking them as one of...
How HR leaders can help companies succeed
To achieve better talent and business outcomes, organisations must adopt a new framework that centres around proactive rest, intentional interactions and patient growth, according to Gartner. Gartner analysis reveals that several trends are causing workplaces – and...
B2B payments to top $111trn in 2027
A new study from Juniper Research has found the global transaction value of the B2B payments market will exceed $111-trillion in 2027, from just over $88-trillion in 2022. It predicts that this growth of 26% will be driven by rising prices caused by rampant inflation,...
NASA’s InSight Lander picks up meteoroid impact on Mars
NASA’s InSight lander recorded a magnitude 4 marsquake last Dec. 24, but scientists learned only later the cause of that quake: a meteoroid strike estimated to be one of the biggest seen on Mars since NASA began exploring the cosmos. What’s more, the meteoroid...
Hole in the ozone layer continues to heal
The annual Antarctic ozone hole reached an average area of 23,2-million square kilometres between 7 September and 13 October 2022. This depleted area of the ozone layer over the South Pole was slightly smaller than last year and generally continued the overall...
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Xperien raises funds for children in road safety
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Jasco DataVoice product adds to Tetra experience
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Metacom unveils advanced enterprise router
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Assistance services go digital
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Itec SA introduces Hanwha Techwin products
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Confusion over UIF contributions persists
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Oracle’s SPARC systems deliver better performance
Oracle has announced its eighth generation SPARC platform, delivering new levels of security capabilities, performance, and availability for critical customer workloads. Powered by the new SPARC M8 microprocessor, new Oracle systems and IaaS deliver a modern...
The Frame converts your home into a gallery
The television set, changing the way we engage with art, has arrived. With the advancement of functional art, The Frame television by Samsung, acts as an artwork of your choice, blending into your home and making art a part of your daily life. The Frame, which...
M2M key to unlocking Africa inclusivity
As more financial service providers adopt machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions, it is becoming ever more apparent that these solutions are vital to economic inclusivity and innovation on the African continent. This is according to Jeremy Potgieter, SADC regional head at...
IT Administrator – Pretoria
IT Administrator URGENTLY needed for a high end Law firm based in Pretoria. Candidate must have:- N+ and A+- At least 3 years experience in a similar role- Proven experience as an IT Administrator or similar role- Solid knowledge of network protocols, hardware, and...
Cyber Security Specialist at Parvana Recruitment
About our client: Our client is a highly successful international software development house specialising in telecommunications and payment gateways. With two decades of proven success and remarkable growth, they offer an exceptional training and mentorship program....
Developer – Java / React (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a highly successful international software development house specialising in telecommunications and payment gateways. With two decades of proven success and remarkable growth, they offer an exceptional training and mentorship program....
Development Team Lead (React, Node, Next.js) (CPT Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:AN innovative Digital Marketing Agency specializing in delivering cutting-edge solutions to clients with a focus on FinTech startups seeks the expertise of a Development Team Lead who will be responsible for managing a small team of Developers to deliver...
Application Support Analyst (CPT) (EE)
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE optimal & seamless 1st and 2nd Line Support, ensuring operational stability and increasing efficiency to Business Users, IT Domains and Developers as the next Application Support Analyst sought by a reputable Investment Firm. You will be...
IT Administrator – Pretoria – Gauteng Pretoria
IT Administrator URGENTLY needed for a high end Law firm based in Pretoria. Candidate must have:- N+ and A+- At least 3 years experience in a similar role- Proven experience as an IT Administrator or similar role- Solid knowledge of network protocols, hardware, and...
Cyber Security Specialist at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client: Our client is a highly successful international software development house specialising in telecommunications and payment gateways. With two decades of proven success and remarkable growth, they offer an exceptional training and mentorship program....
Developer – Java / React (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a highly successful international software development house specialising in telecommunications and payment gateways. With two decades of proven success and remarkable growth, they offer an exceptional training and mentorship program....
Development Team Lead (React, Node, Next.js) (CPT Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:AN innovative Digital Marketing Agency specializing in delivering cutting-edge solutions to clients with a focus on FinTech startups seeks the expertise of a Development Team Lead who will be responsible for managing a small team of Developers to deliver...
Application Support Analyst (CPT) (EE) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE optimal & seamless 1st and 2nd Line Support, ensuring operational stability and increasing efficiency to Business Users, IT Domains and Developers as the next Application Support Analyst sought by a reputable Investment Firm. You will be...
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