Humanoid robots get closer to reality, one step at a time
Humanoid robots are rapidly becoming a reality. Those built on Nvidia Isaac GR00T are already learning to walk, manipulate objects and otherwise interact with the real world. Gathering diverse and large datasets to train these sophisticated machines can be...
Altron expects substantially higher earnings
Altron has issued a trading statement alerting shareholders to the possibility that its earnings for the year ended 28 February 2025 will be substantially higher than the previous year. The group reports that continuing operations headline earnings per share (HEPS)...
Supply chain analytics market to reach $22,46bn by 2030
The global supply chain analytics market size is projected to reach $22,46-billion by 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. The market is anticipated to register a CAGR of 17,8% from 2023 to 2030. Supply chain analytics (SCA) is becoming popular as...
Global hardcopy peripherals shipments decrease
Worldwide shipments of hardcopy peripherals declined 11,7% year over year to 19.5 million units in the second quarter of 2023 (2Q23). Shipment value also contracted 0,9% year over year during the quarter to $9.5 billion, according to new data from the International...
Countdown to Fak’ugesi festival begins
The countdown has begun for the 10th edition of the Fak'ugesi African Digital Innovation Festival, where the worlds of technology and creativity unite to shape a brighter future for Africa's digital landscape. With this year's theme, "More Flow", this landmark event...
Tourism, Airbnb partner for growth
The Ministry of Tourism and Airbnb have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the continued recovery of the tourism sector and build inclusive tourism in South Africa. The agreement will see the Department of Tourism work closely with Airbnb to advance...
Pick n Pay tills now accept Bitcoin
South Africans who have a Luno wallet will be able to pay at Pick n Pay with cryptocurrency by simply scanning a QR code. Crypto payments have been available at over 1 500 Pick n Pay stores since February 2023. But the payment process required customers to download...
Google Cloud, Nvidia increase collaboration
As generative AI and large language models (LLMs) continue to drive innovations, compute requirements for training and inference have grown at an astonishing pace. To meet that need, Google Cloud today announced the general availability of its new A3 instances,...
Webb reveals new structures within iconic supernova
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has begun the study of one of the most renowned supernovae, SN 1987A (Supernova 1987A). Located 168 000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud, SN 1987A has been a target of intense observations at wavelengths ranging from...
Customer service, support set for transformation
Generative AI, digital customer service, and conversational user interfaces (CUIs) will transform customer service and support by 2028, according to Gartner. "The common theme of these three technologies are their ability to streamline the customer journey and enable...
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Africa’s ports key to growth
Africa needs to take advantage of the economic potential of its ports and shipping sector if it is to realise its growth ambitions. Globally, ports are gateways for 80% of merchandise trade by volume and 70% by value. Investment in ports and their related transport...
Matriculants get a tech career boost
Unemployed matriculants are being given an opportunity of a lifetime by tech giant Samsung. Applications are currently open for the Women Technical Programme and the Boys to Men initiative. There are two intakes a year for each and applicants need to have a matric...
What electricity users and providers should know
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GSMA debuts Global Money Certification
At the Mobile 360 - West Africa event, the GSMA announced the launch of the GSMA Mobile Money Certification, a global scheme for mobile money providers to offer safer, more transparent and more resilient financial services to millions of mobile money users around the...
Mobile workers’ tech might not be covered
If you are part of the global league of professionals who work from a "virtual office", be sure to tell your insurer how, where and when you use your electronic devices. Traditional office workers would normally depend on their office managers to take care of this...
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After the screen, the battery in your mobile device is the most important part to protect so your smartphone or tablet performs optimally. All smartphone users want enough battery life to last the day so it's frustrating when, as a device gets older, it seems to have...
Transparency, vetting combats procurement fraud
Fraudulent activities within the supply chain are a common risk encountered by private and public sector organisations. While it can be difficult to identify culprits within your own organisation and those within supplier organisations, there are steps that can be...
New mindset needed to address stock losses, fraud
In the absence of a proper risk mitigation plan and loss control blueprint, South African business owners will never really address the critical levels of theft and fraud impacting on our economy. This is according to commercial investigator and international risk...
Emirates sets 1m onboard WiFi Wi-Fi connections record
Emirates has set a new record with over 1-million WiFi connections made on board its flights in March alone. During the month, 1 037 016 Emirates customers connected to the internet during their flight. The connections were mainly made over mobile devices with over...
IMB’s Money App makes mobile money easy
IMB Financial Services has launched the Money App, which will assist communities in accessing and managing their finances from the convenience of a smartphone or tablet. The IMB Money App is available from the app stores, and once the IMB Money App is loaded onto a...
C# Developer (Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a world-leading CPaaS provider, revolutionizing business messaging to create more human connections. With head offices in Cape Town, they have experienced remarkable growth over the past year and are now looking for top-tier developers to...
Senior Back-End Developer (PHP, Oracle PL/SQL) (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:BUILD robust features and satisfy complex requirements in the Programming sphere as the next Senior Back-End Developer sought by an innovative LegalTech company. Your role will include designing, implementing, documenting, and testing new features. You...
PLC Programmer – Gauteng Arcadia
Well established Automotive company based in Pretoria are seeking a qualified and experience applicant to join their dynamic teamJob Purpose:The PLC Programmer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)...
C# Developer (Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a world-leading CPaaS provider, revolutionizing business messaging to create more human connections. With head offices in Cape Town, they have experienced remarkable growth over the past year and are now looking for top-tier developers to...
Senior Full Stack Developer (React, PHP, Oracle) (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the remote team of an innovative LegalTech company seeking the coding expertise of a Senior Full Stack Developer. You will help build robust features and satisfy complex requirements in the Programming sphere. As a team member, your duties will...
Java Developer
Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework and Absa Policies and Policy Standards. Understand and manage risks and risk events (incidents) relevant to the role....
Intermediate Full Stack Developer (Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:Our partner is a globally acknowledged business consulting firm with expertise in enterprise resource planning, corporate performance management, business intelligence, financial and costing principles, shared services, and employee performance management....
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The Business Transformation Program Lead is responsible for developing an integrated roadmap of the large-scale change projects across the whole business which connect to the overall Group Strategic Plan. The role leads the prioritisation and approval process for...
Intermediate Web Developer – Gauteng Turffontein
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Pinetown – Our client is a leading wood manufacturing company based in New Germany, dedicated to producing high-quality wood products. They pride themselves on their commitment to excellence and dynamic work environment.This role combines technical expertise with...
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