Young Africans fare better in mental well-being
Young African adults are showing stronger mental resilience compared to their peers in high-income nations, where youth mental well-being has been in steep decline since the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Sapien Labs’ new Mental State of the World 2024 report, the...
Bitcoin plunges on strategic reserve news
Bitcoin’s drop on Monday, after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve for the US, might have been misinterpreted. This is according to Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory deVere Group. Prices slipped as...
IoDSA, King Committee highlight Companies Act concerns
The Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA) and the King Committee say that, although they remain supportive of reform efforts in what is a highly contested area, some of the proposals contained in the Companies Act Amendment Bills 2023 relating to remuneration...
SA companies are at risk of cyberattacks
More and more South African companies are falling victim to cybersecurity attacks, prompting them to increase their investment in security tools. This is among the findings from Aon South Africa's 2023 Cyber Risk Survey for South Africa, which provides insights on...
Scammers capitalise on iPhone release
In anticipation of the imminent release of Apple's iPhone 15, Kaspersky experts have uncovered a range of scams that exploit the excitement surrounding this event. These scams encompass various fraudulent schemes, each carrying distinct risks for unsuspecting...
AI dives deep into coral reef conservation
With coral reefs in rapid decline across the globe, researchers from the University of Hawaii at Mānoa have pioneered an AI-based surveying tool that monitors reef health from the sky. Using deep learning models and high-resolution satellite imagery powered by Nvidia...
Enterprise wireless LAN continues strong growth
The enterprise segment of the worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market increased revenues 43,3% year over year in the second quarter of 2023 (2Q23) to $3-billion, according to results published in the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly...
AMD powers Hitachi Astemo AI vehicle camera
Mobility supplier Hitachi Astemo has selected AMD adaptive computing technology to power its new, stereo-format, forward-looking camera for adaptive cruise control and autonomous emergency braking, improving the vision capabilities and helping to increase the safety...
What are the key characteristics of sovereign cloud?
The approach to sovereign cloud by leading vendors is as diverse as people’s understanding of what sovereign cloud is, according to Omdia research. The term sovereign cloud is a nebulous concept that means different things to different people. At its heart it is about...
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
The Department of Health in collaboration with various local and international stakeholders including CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa and the World Health Organization (WHO) will spend the month of September creating awareness of the impact of cancer in...
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Digital platforms key for education
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MTN Business strengthens management team
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Technology trends in travel and tourism
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Cybersecurity Engineer: Penetration Tester
ENVIRONMENT:A South African #Cybersecurity company driven by the principles of empowerment and innovation is looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer: Penetration Tester. This key role involves safeguarding both the company's and its customers' digital assets by...
Data Engineer (ETL, SQL) (JHB In Office) – Gauteng Woodmead
ENVIRONMENT:ONE of the country's largest & cutting-edge Pharmaceutical companies seeks a highly skilled Data Engineer with ETL and SQL proficiency to join its Joburg team. The ideal candidate will be able to manipulate and engineer data and change data into the...
Cybersecurity Engineer: Penetration Tester – Gauteng Centurion
ENVIRONMENT:A South African #Cybersecurity company driven by the principles of empowerment and innovation is looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer: Penetration Tester. This key role involves safeguarding both the company's and its customers' digital assets by...
Junior IT Technician (Somerset West)
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE end-user support, provisioning hardware & software, and troubleshooting end-user IT systems as the next Junior IT Technician wanted by a dynamic provider of cutting-edge products based in Somerset West. Applicants will require at least 2 years'...
ServiceNow Senior Technical Specialist (Developer)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic consultancy at the forefront of software and data innovation is currently seeking a ServiceNow Senior Technical Specialist (Developer) with certification and experience in PPM implementation. This role is focused on providing top-tier services to...
Junior IT Technician (Somerset West) – Western Cape Somerset West
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE end-user support, provisioning hardware & software, and troubleshooting end-user IT systems as the next Junior IT Technician wanted by a dynamic provider of cutting-edge products based in Somerset West. Applicants will require at least 2 years'...
ServiceNow Senior Technical Specialist (Developer) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic consultancy at the forefront of software and data innovation is currently seeking a ServiceNow Senior Technical Specialist (Developer) with certification and experience in PPM implementation. This role is focused on providing top-tier services to...
Associate Systems Support Engineer at PnP
IntroductionSystem support within the I&T Frontline (POS) Team, performing various entry level duties such as monitoring of the POS estate and resolving technical queries regarding the different applications relating to the POS system. This includes management and...
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Business Analyst - 12 Month Contract Requirements:Requirement Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document detailed business requirements for enhancements and maintenance of the Central System.System Analysis: Analyze the existing bespoke system to...
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