Last chance to enter FNB App of the Year Hackathon
On 25 October, FNB will host some of the brightest minds in app development and innovative technology solutions for entrepreneurs at this year’s FNB App of the Year 72-hour Hackathon. The FNB App of the Year Hackathon aims to connect developers, designers, tech...
Big carbon dioxide plume mapped over SA
Using data from an instrument designed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, the nonprofit Carbon Mapper has released the first methane and carbon dioxide detections from the Tanager-1 satellite. The detections highlight a carbon dioxide plume in...
African private capital activity resilient
African private capital markets experienced a record-high volume of deals in 2022, with deal volumes in the region recording a 46% year-over-year (YoY) growth. In 2022, 626 deals took place, a favourable increase amidst broader global trends, where deal volumes and...
Investors swing back to mining
Professional investors including pension funds, private equity and venture capital firms, family offices and sovereign wealth funds are set to boost allocations to gold and gold miners over the next 18 months as the metal's price rises. This is according to new...
New social media platform aims to build SA
BuildRSA chat platform is new South African technology initiative that aims to give South Africans a chance to air their views on developmental issues facing the country, and provide tangible solutions to resolving them before they cause degenerative damage. Over the...
Quantum computing, generative AI employed for mRNA science
Moderna, a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines, and IBM have announced an agreement under which Moderna will explore next generation technologies including quantum computing and artificial intelligence to advance and...
Web3 and DeFi hacks on the rise
There was a rise in the number of reported cyber security hacks on Web3 and DeFi in Q1 2023 compared to the same period in 2022 and 2021, with 19 reported hacks. This is up from 16 reported hacks in Q1 2022 and 10 reported hacks in Q1 2021, according to new analysis...
Joburg tops for cultural vibrancy
Johannesburg is the most culturally vibrant city in Africa, according to the Creative Vibrancy Index for Africa (CVIA) that ranks how 12 African cities support and enable the arts, culture, and creative industries. The index provides an overview of the environment for...
New bean genome could boost food security
An international team of researchers has fully sequenced the genome of a climate-resilient bean that could bolster food security in drought-prone regions. The sequencing of the hyacinth bean or 'lablab bean' [Lablab purpureus] paves the way for wider cultivation of...
People are losing interest in NFTs
There has been some significant cooling off in the NFT market, according to BitcoinCasino.com, which says that interest in the market has dropped 76% year-on-year. The search volume dropped from a peak of 100 in April 2022 to just 24 in April 2023. "The NFT market...
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Hit the ground running in the new year
Widely touted as an organisation's biggest asset, data is on the minds of a lot of companies. It's being hailed as the secret to customer satisfaction, sales and marketing efforts, and a bird's eye view of an organisation's customer base. However, too many companies...
Online short courses provide practical ICT skills
South Africans seeking to meet growing corporate demand for high-end and specialist IT skills could increase their employability by combining world class online short courses with practical experience, instead of committing to years at a college or university. This is...
Shopping online is a big deal
Increasingly, South Africans are enjoying the convenience of shopping online. And at this time of year, when the jingly tunes and bright baubles joyfully adorn the tangible aisles of brick-and-mortar shops, e-commerce retailers are on high alert to strengthen their...
Cloud archiving versus tape
Data management and specifically data archiving is critical to businesses in their quest to gain better control over their IT environments. There are two distinct ways to do this: tape archiving or cloud archiving, and the latter is gaining more prominence says...
Making IoT a reality in Africa
Although the Internet of Things (IoT) is still in the early stages in Africa, it is starting to gain traction in Africa across different verticals. The maturity level varies between different markets, with some in the exploring phase and others with much more concrete...
Equipping Gen Z for the 4th Industrial Revolution
Generation Z -- those born between 1996 and the present -- are watching less television than their predecessors. Instead they are spending all that free time on their phones - in fact, they are spending over 15 hours a week on their smartphones, which are a mode of...
AData debuts XPG Storm RGB M.2 2280
AData Technology has launched the XPG Storm heatsink add-on for M.2 2280 drives. STORM features an aluminum heatsink and with a fan. It can be easily affixed to any compatible SSD to provide powerful cooling. Lower SSD temperatures promote more stable storage and...
Chase Software scoops top Microsoft Award
Microsoft has recognised Chase Software as the 'ERP Partner of the Year' at its Partner Awards ceremony. The annual awards recognise top Microsoft partners demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology....
The crucial role of the cyber insurer
The role of the insurer has evolved over the years, from one who simply offers protection, to one that tailors solutions specific to the needs of individuals and businesses, and offers support should an event occur. This is particularly true in terms of cyber...
Econz Wireless adds desk time reports
Econz Wireless Econz Wireless, a leading time and attendance and employee tracking solutions provider, has announced the addition of a new Desk Time report to their Timecard GPS mobile solution. As a sales or field service manager, especially if you personally are...
Qlik Consultant
We are recruiting a Qlik Consultant to join our team. Our ideal candidate must have the required technical skills accompanied by passion and determination to make a difference and deliver a competitive advantage for a passionate and customer-focused IT delivery...
Solutions Architect (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, headquartered in the USA, offers a great work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at a company with amazing perks and...
Test Analysts
My client based in Tyger Valley (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for Test Analysts to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Test Planning and ExecutionCreate detailed test plans and test cases for dynamic GhostDraft forms based on...
Azure DevOps Engineer
Azure DevOps EngineerRole Purpose:Our client seeks a skilled and motivated Azure DevOps engineer to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments, and optimize cloud infrastructure using Azure...
Azure DevOps Engineer – Remote Remote
Azure DevOps EngineerRole Purpose:Our client seeks a skilled and motivated Azure DevOps engineer to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments, and optimize cloud infrastructure using Azure...
Test Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Software Developer Graduate (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Are you eager to join a dynamic team focused on improving urban environments through data and technology? Our client is seeking a Software Development Graduate to support their Developer Team. The ideal candidate should be passionate about social impact...
Software Developer – Java (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....
Scrum Master
Guides and coaches the team on the agile framework, methodology and ceremonies. Helps to manage and optimise a continuous flow of work across the team. ResponsibilitiesDevelop and coach an agile team on agile values practices.Facilitate team ceremonies.Identify and...
Software Developer – Java (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....
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