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NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at the agency’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida last night, sending four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft on a planned test flight around the Moon and back. It’s the first time NASA is...

Employees under the lash as financial stress grows

There has been a decisive shift in the pressures faced by South Africa’s workforce, with financial stress moving from outside the top 10 employee concerns in 2021 to one of the top five in 2025. This is according to data compiled from Lyra Southern Africa’s Employee...

Businesses brace for long-term impacts from Iran conflict

Kathy Gibson reports - Even if the conflict in the Middle East were to end tomorrow, the long-term impacts will continue to dog the world for months. That’s the key takeaway from KPMG’s latest Global Economic and Geopolitical Outlook, which unpacked what some of the...

What SA needs to do to ensure universal, meaningful connectivity

Kathy Gibson reports – Digital investment is not an end in itself: it is the foundation for a more inclusive, more resilient South Africa. This is the word from Boitumelo Mosako, CEO of Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA), introducing a Digital Infrastructure...

Data insights accelerate SME growth and success

In today’s digital age, data-driven insights have become the cornerstone of business success - from better understanding customer needs for a greater competitive edge or diving deeper into financial data to help businesses plot their business growth and fulfil their...

AMD looks to power the next generation of commercial PCs

AMD has launched its third generation commercial AI mobile processors designed specifically to transform business productivity with Copilot+ features including live captioning and language translation in conference calls, as well as advanced AI image generators. The...

The importance of blockchain to Africa

There is little doubt about the transformational impact of blockchain in Africa, its influence on the welfare of nations, and how it affects the continent's technology standing, according to the second African Blockchain Report 2022 from CV VC and Standard Bank....

Total value locked in decentralised finance leaps

Crypto prices have surged in value over the past four months, causing the total value locked (TVL) in decentralised finance (DeFi) to rise high above the values seen at the end of last year. According to data from BitcoinCasinos.com, the total value locked in DeFi...

The evolution of Lazarus’ DeathNote cluster

Kaspersky recently investigated DeathNote - one of the clusters that belongs to the infamous Lazarus group – and which has transformed dramatically over the years, beginning in 2019 with attacks on cryptocurrency-related businesses worldwide. By the end of 2022, it...

The brands most likely to be used by cybercriminals

Check Point Research’s latest Brand Phishing Report for Q1 2023, which highlights the brands most frequently imitated by cybercriminals, reveals that multinational retail giant Walmart topped the ranking for the quarter, accounting for 16% of all attempts and climbing...

Voice cloning the new frontier for online fraudsters

Imagine receiving a call, email or SMS from the authorities urgently requesting payment. The details of the request are clear, professional, and include personal information unique to you, so there is no reason to doubt it. This scam is fairly common and the majority...

Top 10 government technology trends for 2023

Gartner has identified the top 10 government technology trends for 2023 that can guide public sector leaders in accelerating transformation as they prepare for post-digital government and a relentless focus on mission objectives. “Not only is the current global...

Inadequate data hinders progress in ESG goals

While an increased focus on environmental sustainability remains a top priority for consumers and business executives, inadequate data is a key challenge for both groups when it comes to achieving personal and corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG)...

Employers need to establish explicit hybrid work norms

Organisations that lack explicit norms around hybrid work can increase the likelihood of an employee leaving by 12%, says Gartner. “Today’s hybrid work models lack the informal channels for absorbing norms that are present in an office setting,” says Caitlin Duffy,...

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Mining Charter ramps up procurement transformation

While much of the uproar surrounding the 2017 Mining Charter has been focused on changes that increase compliance thresholds for ownership, management and control of the holders of mining and prospecting rights as well as the 'once empowered, always empowered'...

Continuous delivery for SAP with Automic

Automic Software, a leader in business automation software owned by CA Technologies, has released a radical new automation use case to help enterprises empower digital transformation initiatives across their SAP environments. “Today, every business is a digital...

Fujitsu servers for the digital era

Fujitsu has announces the availability of a series of new, fully refreshed Primergy and PrimeQuest servers designed for the business demands of the digital era. Featuring the latest Intel Xeon Processor Scalable family, Fujitsu's updated server range introduces new,...

Blockchain could end identity theft

Somebody could be using your personal information right now to commit fraud. The scary thing is, you wouldn't know until it was too late -- maybe you get a credit card bill running into the thousands or an exorbitant cellphone account for a number you don't own,...

Sage launches second funding round

Sage has launched the second round of funding from Sage Foundation's Enterprise Fund. The fund supports the creation of either new or piloted entrepreneurial programmes to help improve the lives of military veterans, young people or women and girls in Africa and...

KnektMe keeps professionals connected

A new app, KnektMe, has launched to make business networking easier in South Africa. This free solution provides business professionals with information on potentially valuable connections in close vicinity. The app will scan for other KnektMe users in close...

BDO UK extends Ideagen’s Pentana Audit

BDO UK, part of the international accountancy and business advisory firm, is to extend its use of Ideagen's internal auditing software to its South African member firm following its success in the UK. Pentana Audit will be rolled out across BDO South Africa's Risk...

Towards effective healthcare for SA

Vukani Mngxati, MD: Healthcare and Public Sector practice at Accenture South Africa, discusses what's needed to effect accessible and affordable healthcare systems in South Africa. Digitisation has been the enabling force behind the world's most effective and...

Zebra unveils Android enterprise smartphone

Zebra Technologies has introduced the TC20, a rugged, value-driven mobile computer designed to meet the specific needs of small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Bryan Bassett, Research Analyst, Mobile Enterprise: Device Solutions, IDC: "Zebra's TC20 provides a...

True digital transformation through ECM evolution

Today it is possible for any company to apply systems, manage projects and drive content management to the extent that it actively facilitates true digital transformation. This is according to Craig Leppan, Business Development Manager at leading specialist software...

Lead C# Developer Back-end

REQUIREMENTS: Relevant Degree or DiplomaMinimum 3 years relevant work experience Experience with MS Team Foundation Server (TFS) Solid experience writing back-end software using C++ and C# targeting .NET Core, .NET 6/7, Solid SQL experience, relational database...

Technical Business Analyst

Requirements: Relevant Tertiary Qualifications or relevant ICT Experience5 years + Business Analysis experience and Internal and External stakeholder engagement in complex corporate environments4 years + QlikView / QlikSence experience in an SAP Data Services / BoBJ /...

Technician Supervisor_Cape Town at Air Products South Africa

Introduction The Technician Supervisor is responsible for supervising and controlling all engineering operations and projects within the Cape Region (Western and Eastern Cape). Description The key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:1. Manage...

DevOps Engineer

This role is fully remote.. Our client is seeking a skilled professional to streamline their software development and operations, enhancing deployment efficiency and system reliability. This role will be pivotal in automating our processes, reducing downtime, and...

Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

A well-established short term insurer is seeking to appoint a Data AnalystThis role will be responsible for sourcing and transforming a wide range of data across the business into formats that can beused by end users to develop differentiating business...

Lead C# Developer Back-end – Gauteng Centurion

REQUIREMENTS: Relevant Degree or DiplomaMinimum 3 years relevant work experience Experience with MS Team Foundation Server (TFS) Solid experience writing back-end software using C++ and C# targeting .NET Core, .NET 6/7, Solid SQL experience, relational database...

Technical Business Analyst – Gauteng Centurion

Requirements: Relevant Tertiary Qualifications or relevant ICT Experience5 years + Business Analysis experience and Internal and External stakeholder engagement in complex corporate environments4 years + QlikView / QlikSence experience in an SAP Data Services / BoBJ /...

DevOps Engineer – Western Cape Woodstock

This role is fully remote.. Our client is seeking a skilled professional to streamline their software development and operations, enhancing deployment efficiency and system reliability. This role will be pivotal in automating our processes, reducing downtime, and...

Systems Analyst

Responsible for System Design, create detailed system specifications, including data models, process flows, and interface designs.Coordinate with developers, testers, and other team members to ensure that the project progresses smoothlyProvide additional details on...

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