Cashless pilot delivers benefits for taxis
Waxd Solution, in partnership with Botransa, has launched its cashless Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) System project in Swartruggens. "Going cashless is a crucial step in modernising our transport system and ensuring the safety of both drivers and commuters,”...
Looking forward to a property market upswing
South Africa’s residential property market has started to recover after an incredibly difficult year. “In 2024, typical for pre-election uncertainty, people held off large capital acquisitions such as buying a house,” says Renier Kriek, MD of Sentinel Homes. Potential...
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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easiPoint enables business in Africa
easiPoint, an inventive solution to a uniquely African problem, allows businesses to collect, record and receive customer payments from any location on the continent. Using the easiPoint device developed by RubiBlue, a leading intelligent business solutions...
Engineers need to start mining soft skills
In order to remain competitive and to achieve growth, engineers at firms in South Africa's engineering, mining and manufacturing sectors need to recognise the role that emotional intelligence plays in business growth and career development. This is according to Fiona...
Digital learning a no-brainer for SA employers
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa's success depends largely on its ability to capitalise on the demands of the 21st century, and using advanced technology effectively to help move the country forward is one of them. Richard Rayne, CEO of corporate learning...
Gaming SX950U 3D NAND SSD from ADATA XPG
ADATA Technology has launched the XPG SX950U 2,5-inch SATA 6Gbps Gaming SSD which utilises the latest 3D NAND flash memory and is driven by a high-speed SMI controller to reach large capacities of up to 960GB with significantly higher read/write speeds up to...
Rectron adds Norton Security
Rectron is planning to add Norton by Symantec to its product range, strengthening its consumer security portfolio. The internet security software has been recognised as a top security service for consumer devices since 1991. Its comprehensive range of products offers...
DataProphet secures Knife Capital funding
DataProphet is a Cape Town based machine learning company that develops and implements bleeding-edge product development solutions to a wide range of industries, with a specific focus on the manufacturing sector. The company assists data-heavy businesses to discover...
Rise of the robots adds new risks
Chatbots, autonomous vehicles, and connected machines in digital factories foreshadow what the future will look like: the widespread implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) applications brings many advantages for businesses such as increased efficiencies, fewer...
Avaya Happiness Index makes Edison Awards cut
The Avaya Happiness Index, which securely collects and automatically analyzes customer interaction data from multiple sources across all channels in real time, has been named a 2017 Award Finalist for the Edison Awards. The distinguished awards, inspired by Thomas...
Spotlight on Labour Laws Amendment Bill
The Labour Laws Amendment Bill, first introduced to South Africa's parliament in November 2015, and has been passed by the National Assembly. If it passes the review process by the National Council of Provinces and authorised by the President, it will ensure that...
Time for broadcasters to adopt cloud
Cloud and virtualisation technologies have the potential to entirely reshape the local broadcast industry - changing how broadcasters create, distribute and monetise their video content. "In recent years, cloud computing architectures have shown clear value in so many...
Senior Frontend Developer (Angular 15) (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Century City
ENVIRONMENT:DEVELOP and maintain a high-quality single-page application using Angular 15 as the next Senior Frontend Developer sought by a dynamic Software Service Delivery Provider. Joining the Engineering team, you be responsible for the design, development and...
Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
The Business Analyst (BA) will be responsible for understanding the business needs of the clients and transforming those needs into detailed project requirements. The BA will act as a bridge between stakeholders and the development team, ensuring that software...
Senior Full Stack Java Developer
Lead issue resolution, drive process improvements and ensure seamless product operations for one of the tech leaders in the healthcare industry.An exciting opportunity is available at one of our top clients, renowned for their innovation, cutting-edge technology, and...
Solutions Analyst
Key Responsibilities: Proactively build relationships to understand business needs and processes.Conduct in-depth business analysis and document requirements in user story format.Translate business requirements into detailed system requirements and solutions.Utilize...
Application Support Analyst (12-Month Contract) (CPT) (EE)
ENVIRONMENT:A reputable Investment Firm seeks a highly skilled Application Support Analyst to fill a 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract where your will provide optimal & seamless 1st and 2nd Line Support, ensuring operational stability and increasing efficiency to...
Senior Full Stack Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Lead issue resolution, drive process improvements and ensure seamless product operations for one of the tech leaders in the healthcare industry.An exciting opportunity is available at one of our top clients, renowned for their innovation, cutting-edge technology, and...
Solutions Analyst – Gauteng Sandown
Key Responsibilities: Proactively build relationships to understand business needs and processes.Conduct in-depth business analysis and document requirements in user story format.Translate business requirements into detailed system requirements and solutions.Utilize...
Application Support Analyst (12-Month Contract) (CPT) (EE) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A reputable Investment Firm seeks a highly skilled Application Support Analyst to fill a 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract where your will provide optimal & seamless 1st and 2nd Line Support, ensuring operational stability and increasing efficiency to...
Developer: Frontend
Location: Must be Johannesburg based. Role is predominantly remote with occasional meetings in office.Role: Intermediate Front End developerCompany: Offering a culture which is all about collaboration, innovation, and growth—both personally and professionally. They...
Database Administrator
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