Hubble solves merger mystery from Milky Way’s early years

Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, grew to its current size in part by consuming smaller galaxies. Now, new data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows definitive evidence of a dwarf galaxy merging with the young Milky Way galaxy in the earliest phases of its...

Crypto assets force tax systems to review their policies

The rapid rise of crypto assets is forcing tax systems to ponder if rules designed for a traditional economy can keep pace with technologies that are redefining how value is created, owned and exchanged, Professor Shaun Parsons has told attendees at a University of...

CEOs want to ramp up their AI spending as FOMO kicks on

AI is exceeding most CEOs’ expectations and their optimism is growing. Cisco’s latest study shows that 67% now worry they’re underinvesting in the technology — up from 57% last year — with nearly two thirds (64%) of those surveyed now seeing AI adoption as mandatory...

Women face higher levels of burnout as stress levels climb

South African employers are facing a growing workforce resilience challenge as new data reveals that women are increasingly bearing the burden of workplace stress, burnout and mental health crises. A comprehensive analysis by Lyra Southern Africa of 67 419 Employee...

TSMC invests $165bn to make chips in the US

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced is expanding its investment in advanced semiconductor manufacturing in the US by an additional $100-billion. Building on the company’s ongoing $65 billion investment in its advanced semiconductor...

Internet Society extends multi-year Meta partnership

The Internet Society - a global charitable organisation championing an open, globally connected, and secure Internet – has expanded its partnership with Meta with the launch of a new Connectivity Co-Funding Initiative. The initiative aims to scale up efforts to expand...

AMD graphics cards deliver better gaming

AMD has unveiled new enthusiast-class graphics cards, the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT and Radeon RX 7700 XT. The new graphics cards are optimised to deliver high-performance, high-refresh 1440p gaming experiences for today's and tomorrow's demanding AAA and esports titles....

Cyber security market tops $500bn by 2030

The global cyber security market size is projected to reach $500,7-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 12,3% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. The global market is anticipated to be driven by the growing cyber threats and advanced...

Farming expansion, climate change expose 1bn cows to heat stress

More than 1-billion cows around the world will experience heat stress by the end of the century if carbon emissions are high and environmental protection is low, according to new research published in Environmental Research Letters on 24 August 2023. This would mean...

Entrepreneurship development can accelerate township revival

Technological progress has accelerated productivity within organisations. However, in the modern business world, this has also created a major societal problem: the stark mismatch of skilled people for available jobs. In South Africa, the youth skilling challenge is...

Load shedding delays 5G deployment

South African telecommunications companies have been given five years to deploy 5G networks across the country, including its rural areas. This will help to reduce the cost of data, enable affordable, high-speed internet access for all, and accelerate the advancement...

BRICS Summit a clarion call for collaborative solutions

As leaders from BRICS nations conclude their annual summit the issue of collaborative technological use has become increasingly important. In a world reliant on digital innovation, these nations have a unique opportunity to harness the transformative power of...

Blue Label warns of earnings drop

Blue Label Telecoms has advised shareholders that basic, headline and core headline earnings per share for the year ended 31 May 2023 will decrease by more than 20% in comparison to the year ended 31 May 2022. Earnings per share will drop by between 72% and 76%;...

SAP GROW accelerates cloud adoption for SMEs

SAP Africa announced the South African launch of GROW with SAP, a new offering to help midsize customers adopt cloud ERP that enables speed, predictability and continuous innovation. GROW with SAP customers get the same best practices powering the world's industry...

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Are you investing in sticky-tape cloud solutions?

Africa's only neutral cloud infrastructure business, Routed, says that while IDC predicts public cloud revenue to reach $236 billion by 2020, local companies are still making basic mistakes when investing in cloud infrastructure. "Cloud is more than a decade old now...

CaseWare Africa automates IFRS9

With International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 9, promulgated by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), now in effect, CaseWare Africa has taken the lead in simplifying and automating IFRS9 compliant reporting. According to Angela van Tonder,...

Financial services looks to mobile-first

Rapid technological innovation and the emergence of more stringent regulations means that banks are having to reinvent themselves as trusted providers of a much broader range of financial services, delivered securely to consumers primarily via mobile technology. The...

Performance reviews for the human age

Millennials, globalisation, and the age of technology have significantly changed the workplace, and with it have forced a re-evaluation in the manner in which performance appraisals are conducted. ManpowerGroup South Africa shares that many of the world's largest...

MTN gears up for speech and hearing impaired users

MTN has partnered with Europ Assistance SA to offer a free call back facility to MTN customers with hearing and speech impairments. Access to critical lifeline support can mean a difference between life and death especially for persons living with disabilities.The MTN...

Nimbus acquires stake in Paratus Africa

Paratus Africa, the fastest growing and also the largest privately owned Pan African telecoms operator, has announced that Nimbus Infrastructure Limited has acquired a 26.5 percent stake in its Namibian operation for an amount of N$95-million. Nimbus acquired eight...

Sanofi accelerates innovation in Africa

From 24 May to 26 May 2018, Viva Technology will bring together 6 000 startups with top worldwide investors, companies and tech leaders in Paris. Pharmaceutical company Sanofi is calling for entries to the Afric@Tech start-ups challenge targeted at innovators in the...

How boardrooms are tackling risk in 2018

"As companies struggle to understand the impact of shifting economic markets around the world, boards of directors are up against some very tough governance and strategic challenges," says Susan Keating, CEO of WomenCorporateDirectors (WCD). "The risks around...

A new way of predicting credit risk

TransUnion introduced its new CreditVision credit scoring solution, changing how lenders offer credit to South African consumers while providing consumers with more opportunities. A recent TransUnion study identified 3-million consumers who previously could not gain...

Senior Backend Developer

Our client is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a skilled Backend Developer with expertise in TypeScript and NestJS! This is a fully remote role, perfect for a passionate professional ready to make an impact from anywhere! Key Requirements 6+ years'...

SENIOR MICROSOFT DEVELOPER – Gauteng Sandown

Accountable for Creating and solving problems in a robust and scalable manner, lead and assist junior developers. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and efficient execution of projects. Desired Skills: Dynamics 365 Dynamics CRM SQL...

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...

Test Analyst – Gauteng Midrand

We're Hiring: Test Automation Specialist Are you a detail-oriented tester with a passion for ensuring top-notch quality in software delivery? Do you have a strong background in both manual and automated testing, and are you ready to bring your skills to a dynamic,...

Senior Backend Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a skilled Backend Developer with expertise in TypeScript and NestJS! This is a fully remote role, perfect for a passionate professional ready to make an impact from anywhere! Key Requirements 6+ years'...

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...

Information Security Manager

An exciting new position for an information security manager Overall planning, implementation and management of information security strategies and roadmaps Bachelor Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or Related (NQF 7)Information Security Certifications,...

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Are you a passionate Software Engineer with expertise in Python, eager to step into a leadership role? If you thrive on sharing knowledge, mentoring others, embracing cutting-edge technologies, and approaching challenges with energy and ambition, this is for you! Key...

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Our client is excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for a Senior .NET Developer! This hybrid role is based in Durban and is ideal for a seasoned professional ready to bring their expertise to a dynamic and innovative team. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience...

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