Surging investment, waves of change for African energy
I’ve said for years that African energy is a vital investment, writes NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber. Backers clearly agree — to the tune of U$47-billion. That’s how much capital expenditure (capex) 2024 saw in African oil and gas, showing a...
Software-defined, AI powered vehicles coming soon
The automotive industry is grappling with an erratic transition away from current products and business models. An IBM Institute for Business Value study, “Automotive 2035”, highlights that over the next decade, 80% of new cars will have a powertrain that will be...
IT spend on global banking, investment to hit $652bn
Worldwide banking and investment services IT spending is forecast to total $652,1-billion in 2023, an increase of 8,1% from 2022, according to Gartner. Spending on software will see the largest growth with an increase of 13,5% this year. "Current economic headwinds...
131 years needed to close the gender equality gap
Gender parity globally has recovered to pre-Covid-19 levels, but the pace of change has stagnated as converging crises slow progress, according to the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2023. The report finds that the overall gender gap has closed by 0,3...
Digitalisation key for increased manufacturing output
Local manufacturing output has increased by 3,4% year on year, according to the Manufacturing: Production and Sales report recently released by Statistics South Africa. While this is a step in the right direction following a protracted spell of subdued activity, it is...
Climate crisis changes parental decisions on purchasing, careers, family size
Parents are taking serious action due to climate change, from everyday decisions to long-term family planning. A study from HP conducted by Morning Consult among parents in India, Mexico, Singapore, the UK and US found that 91% of parents are concerned about the...
Global in-app purchase spend set to jump
Last year mobile phone users worldwide spent almost $205-billion on in-app purchases - the highest value in the app market's history. This figure is set to grow by around 12% year-over-year and hit $231-billion in 2023 as millions of people continue spending more...
AMD expands commercial portfolio
AMD has announced its new Ryzen PRO 7040 Series Mobile processors, bringing advanced and power efficient x86 processors to more premium Windows 11 business laptops and mobile workstations. With "Zen 4" architecture, AMD RDNA 3 integrated graphics, AMD PRO...
25 African startups for Google startup fund
Google for Startups (GfS) has announced the 25 African-based startups selected for this year's $4-million Black Founders Fund. The Black Founders Fund, now in its third year, aims to help tackle systemic racial inequality in venture capital (VC) funding by providing...
Juno snaps lightning on Jupiter
NASA's Juno mission observed the glow from a bolt of lightning, in this view of a vortex near Jupiter's north pole. On Earth, lightning bolts originate from water clouds, and happen most frequently near the equator, while on Jupiter lightning likely also occurs in...
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Mastercard pilots solutions for micro-businesses
Mastercard has unveiled Kionect, a digital ordering system that empowers small kiosk owners in Nairobi to order and pay for products from wholesalers via SMS. Orders submitted via a feature phone helps create a digital record for kiosk owners to get access to...
Decision Inc merges with Resolve Immix
Decision Inc has merged with South African-based software solutions provider Resolve Immix. The merger will integrate Immix's ERpPand CRM experience alongside Decision Inc's information management and advisory services to provide clients with a true digital...
Direct Pay Online Group acquires Setcom
The Direct Pay Online Group (DPO) has acquired Setcom, which operatesthe electronic funds transfer (EFT) solution SID Instant EFT in South Africa. The deal will complement DPO's comprehensive suite of payment solutions across the continent, which currently includes...
Security skills under the spotlight
In its eight consecutive year, the 2017 JCSE ICT Skills Survey by Wits University's Joburg Centre for Software Engineering (JCSE) says economic pressure, a delay in policy implementation and lack of improvement in South Africa's basic education are key concerns. The...
ESET, Microsoft help disrupt Gamarue botnets
Security researchers at ESET, in collaboration with Microsoft and law enforcement agencies -- the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Interpol, Europol, and other stakeholders in cybersecurity -- have taken down a major botnet operation known as Gamarue (detected...
A new experience for MTN’s Nigerian users
Nokia has been selected to help MTN Nigeria drive its transformation from network- to customer-centric operations and improve the experience for its 52-million customers. Nokia's Customer Experience Management (CEM) solutions deliver automation and intelligence to...
Get up to speed on labour law changes
On 17 November 2017 the Department of Labour published the National Minimum Wage Bill that is set to introduce a minimum wage of R 20 for each ordinary hour worked from May 2018. Businesses need to familiarise themselves with the National Minimum Wage Bill and the...
VMware debuts hybrid cloud platform update
Vmware has unveiled VMware Cloud Foundation 2.3, which will be the latest release of its integrated hybrid cloud platform. VMware Cloud Foundation 2.3 introduces integrated cloud management platform (CMP) capabilities that will provide customers with a simplified path...
HCL, Siemens partner on Industry 4.0
Global IT services company HCL Technologies has entered into a strategic partnership with Siemens on Industry 4.0 solutions, with a strategic collaboration on the Siemens Industry Software Suite. The global partnership with Siemens on Mindsphere, a cloud--based open...
ML drives new investment mindset
Although the average consumer may not be familiar with the concept of machine learning, it's already a big part of our daily lives. Tom Schlebusch, co-founder and CEO of NMRQL Research, a local FinTech player offering South Africa's first machine learning powered unit...
Senior Data Scientist
Senior Data Scientist Wanted! Ready to drive data-driven innovation at a major national retail giant? Join a permanent venture packed with amazing benefits and cutting-edge projects. Based in the vibrant heart of Johannesburg, you'll get the best of both worlds with a...
Senior JAVA Developer – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior JAVA Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.We are seeking a...
Intergration Developer at Mogale Solution Providers – Gauteng Centurion
Design, build, and implement integration solutions that connect various software applications, systems, and databases within an organisation and ensure seamless data exchange and communication between different IT systems meeting the business requirements as well as...
Automation Tester – Remote Remote
Automation Testing - Hybrid - Contract(CI/CD Pipelines), Agile Methodology requiredSkills required Selenium, API TestingWeb Automation Mobile TestingTesting across all systems Desired Skills: Selenium API Appium Learn more/Apply for this position
Senior Data Scientist – Gauteng Johannesburg
Senior Data Scientist Wanted! Ready to drive data-driven innovation at a major national retail giant? Join a permanent venture packed with amazing benefits and cutting-edge projects. Based in the vibrant heart of Johannesburg, you'll get the best of both worlds with a...
PHP Developer
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in PHP, along with front-end development skills in HTML, Bootstrap, CSS, and JavaScript. Proficiency in charting frameworks such as [URL Removed] and backend technologies like MySQL is essential. The role requires working...
BI Consultant at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...
iOS Developer
Join a Tech Savvy team in Pretoria as an iOS Developer, where you'll be key in maintaining and enhancing cutting-edge platforms. You'll ensure clean, scalable, and accurate code, while providing iOS best practice guidance across the company. This role also offers the...
PHP Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in PHP, along with front-end development skills in HTML, Bootstrap, CSS, and JavaScript. Proficiency in charting frameworks such as [URL Removed] and backend technologies like MySQL is essential. The role requires working...
BI Consultant at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...
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