African Development Bank accelerates Transnet support
The African Development Bank has released the first tranche of its $1-billion loan to Transnet. This disbursement is the first in a series of four tranches planned for a financing arrangement to support Transnet’s business recovery plan. Approved by the bank’s board...
New board for ISPA
Following the recent annual general meeting (AGM) and fourth quarter board meeting, the Internet Services Providers Association (ISPA) has unveiled its new board line-up for the next three years. The official internet industry body extends thanks to outgoing board...
Travelers brave delays, congestion
With the northern hemisphere summer rush around the corner, travel concerns around delayed flights, surging airfares, and congestion in the airport are not putting travelers off air travel. Preliminary findings from the 2023 SITA Passenger IT Insights released today...
Social media analytics market to reach $43,25bn by 2030
The global social media analytics market size is expected to reach $43,25-billion by 2030, expanding at 27.,1% CAGR from 2023 to 2030, according to a study conducted by Grand View Research. The market for social media analytics is expanding owing to the rising usage...
Hints of a new gravitational wave murmur detected
Evidence of elusive low-frequency gravitational waves has been revealed by a European team of scientists studying data collected over two decades. The results, which include analysis carried out by astronomers at the University of Birmingham and Manchester, are...
Consumers don’t trust AI, as fear outweighs excitement
Despite the hype, many consumers admit they don't trust artificial intelligence (AI), with a significant proportion also cynical about the benefits it brings. Research conducted by Herbert Smith Freehills reveals that just 5% of UK consumers are unconcerned about the...
Call for generative AI guardrails, responsible design
Researchers are cautiously optimistic about where generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) will lead humanity, but "we must develop more guardrails". This is according to Pascale Fung, chair professor in the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering of Hong...
Healthy growth for unified communication
Worldwide revenues in the Unified Communications & Collaboration (UC&C) market grew 7,2% year over year to $15,4-billion in the first quarter of 2023 (1Q23), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Unified Communications and...
Campus NaaS revenues set for quick growth
Campus network as a service (NaaS) revenues will grow quickly over the next five years, eclipsing the growth rate of the public cloud-managed LAN market. "Campus NaaS is an emerging market and vendors are approaching it from different angles," says Siân Morgan,...
Educational robot market to hit $5,55bn by 2030
The global educational robot market size is expected to reach $5,55-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 24,8% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. The growth in the market can be attributed to the increasing preference for interactive...
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Tier one telecommunications provider BitCo Telecoms gives insights for businesses on the importance of a fast Internet speed. Results from the recent comparative ISP speed test conducted by MyBroadband reveal that South Africa's average download speed is 11,75Mbps,...
Small ways to impress in a job interview
Despite the usual connotations around job interviews, not every answer in an interview has to be a grand monologue. Instead, do your research on the finer details to make a good first impression. Lyndy van den Barselaar, MD of ManpowerGroup South Africa, explains: "We...
Financial analysis app for African users
Thomson Reuters has announced the launch of the Thomson Reuters Eikon mobile app , designed to give customers in Africa instinctive, easy access and instant connection to comprehensive financial analysis. The company reports that the Eikon mobile app will have the...
Qualcomm demos next step in 5G
Qualcomm Technologies has demonstrated advanced 5G technologies for the next phase of the global 5G New Radio (NR) standard being developed by 3GPP. Following the recent completion of the first 5G NR standard to accelerate enhanced mobile broadband deployments...
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Pinnacle wins Bitdefender distribution
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Hyland to acquire OneContent business
Hyland has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the OneContent business from Allscripts, a provider of healthcare information technology solutions. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter, once customary closing conditions are satisfied. Upon...
Epson debuts new EcoTank ITS printers
Epson's next generation of EcoTank ITS printers offer an updated, more compact design and improved user-operating experience. New to the EcoTank ITS stable, the Epson L4150, L4160, L6160, L6170, and L6190 models feature large ink tanks that are more accessible and...
Digital-compatible TVs from LG
LG Electronics South Africa (LG) has announced its entire TV range selection is fully digital-ready, enabling consumers to migrate from the current analogue format to a digital signal, which means they will not require a set-up box to view free to air channels in...
IT Risk Manager – Remote Remote
The role of IT Risk Manager resides in the Governance, Risk and Business Engagement function of the company Technology that is responsible for Governance and IT Risk Management within the company. The IT Risk Manager will be actively involved in defining, implementing...
Clinical Data Analyst
A minimum of five (5) years' experience in Health-related Project Management or Data ManagementThree (3) years of which must be in the healthcare environment in analysis of clinical and/or financial dataAdvanced Diploma / BTech / Bachelor's Degree in Medical...
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Clinical Data Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria Region
A minimum of five (5) years' experience in Health-related Project Management or Data ManagementThree (3) years of which must be in the healthcare environment in analysis of clinical and/or financial dataAdvanced Diploma / BTech / Bachelor's Degree in Medical...
Senior IT Officer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
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DBA Programme Coordinator at Mancosa
CORE FUNCTIONS • Liaise with prospective DBA students, advising on inter-alia, programme structure, programme costs and admission requirements• Coordinate admissions and selections processes and liaise with the admissions and selections committee. • Arrange and...
IT Risk Manager
The role of IT Risk Manager resides in the Governance, Risk and Business Engagement function of the company Technology that is responsible for Governance and IT Risk Management within the company. The IT Risk Manager will be actively involved in defining, implementing...
Data Analyst
Job Title: Data AnalystLocation: Fourways, JohannesburgContract type: PermanentHybrid We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Analyst with 3-5 years of experience to join our team in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data...
DBA Programme Coordinator at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
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IT Risk Manager – Remote Remote
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