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...
Nokia to set up a cellular network on the Moon
Nokia plans to set up a cellular communications network on the Moon. This is one of the outcomes that the new Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) mission hopes to accomplish. Carrying NASA instruments as part of the agency’s CLPS initiative and Artemis campaign,...
Webb reveals intricate details in the remains of a dying star
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has obtained images of the Ring Nebula, one of the best-known examples of a planetary nebula. Much like the Southern Ring Nebula, one of Webb’s first images, the Ring Nebula displays intricate structures of the final stages of a dying...
Global AI chip revenue to reach $53bn this year
Semiconductors designed to execute artificial intelligence (AI) workloads will represent a $53,4-billion revenue opportunity for the semiconductor industry in 2023, an increase of 20,9% from 2022, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. “The developments...
Mobile robots to outpace drones in supply chain
Smart mobile robot adoption in supply chains is growing rapidly and will far outpace drones over the next three years, according to Gartner. In the Gartner report, Hype Cycle for Mobile Robots and Drones, 2023, Gartner experts said that many organisations already...
Google opens AI accelerator for African startups
Google has unveiled the Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First, an initiative aimed at supporting African startups looking to use artificial intelligence (AI) to solve local challenges. The programme recognises the transformative role that AI is playing across the...
How India can realise growth potential
S&P Global Market Intelligence has found that, for India to meet its growth potential in the coming years, the country must leverage its strong and growing labour force, hone in on the growth of its global manufacturing exports, and lean into the boom in local...
Watsonx generative AI accelerates mainframe app modernisation
IBM has announced watsonx Code Assistant for Z, a new generative AI-assisted product that will help enable faster translation of Cobol to Java on IBM Z and enhances developer productivity on the platform. This product will be generally available in Q4 2023, and is...
Financial inclusivity drives QR code payment growth
The volume of QR code payments in the leading southeast Asian market will increase from 13-billion in 2023 to 90-billion in 2028, according to a new study from Juniper Research. High growth in Southeast Asia and other developing markets is largely down to financial...
Tobacco sales ban failed to encourage smokers to quit
The 20-week sales ban on tobacco products introduced by the South African government in response to the Covid-19 pandemic did not have the intended objective of encouraging large-scale smoking cessation, a study has found. The paper, published in Tobacco Induced...
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IDC CIO Summit unpacks digital revolution
The digital revolution continues to gather pace and traditional business models are undergoing unprecedented levels of disruption. This has led to a wave of digital transformation initiatives across the African region. According to Andries Lombaard, country manager of...
MyCybercare offers personal data monitoring
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Inspection, maintenance benefits with drones
In facilities management, inspecting large institutional, engineering, manufacturing, mining and commercial facilities and assets can be a challenging, dangerous, and dirty job, writes Jane Thomson, MD of Softworx, Infor's Master Partner in Africa. Ensuring that...
Premium products at LG Innofest 2018
LG Electronics has unveiled a line-up of premium products for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region at the company's annual two-day innovation event, InnoFest 2018 in Cape Townn. Attracting over 300 retailers, partners and customers from across the Middle East &...
Predictive protection from Sophos
Sophos has announced the availability of Intercept X with malware detection powered by advanced deep learning neural networks. Combined with new active-hacker mitigation, advanced application lockdown, and enhanced ransomware protection, this latest release of the...
Aptronics is SUSE’s first African solution partner
SUSE, has named Aptronics as its first Solution Partner in South Africa for the solution areas of SUSE Enterprise Linux and Storage. Solution Partner is the highest tier in the SUSE Partner Program and is awarded to partners that demonstrate an acute understanding of...
Obsidian adds value to Docker community
Obsidian Systems is spearheading the Docker DevOps meetups or community groups, a trend the company says is beginning to take root in creating awareness around digital tools, specifically software. Obsidian Systems MD Muggie van Staden says community groups have...
Digitise the supply chain in an exponential world
Chief operating officers and supply chain management are feeling the brunt of an accelerating business environment further complicated by increasing customer demands for efficiency, personalisation, and convenience. This is the word from Mehmood Khan, chief operating...
Top global award for One Channel
One Channel, a South African cloud ERP solutions provider and Acumatica partner, has won the Acumatica's International Partner of the Year award at the annual partner summit in Nashville. One Channel CEO Bernard Ford comments: "We feel honoured to be part of such a...
Tips for recovering from toxic people
Like a disease silently spreading through the body, the impact that toxic people can have on an organisation is generally only noticed when it is too late. However, Renate Scherrer, MD of JvR Consulting, warns that although toxicity is contagious, it is not as visible...
Intern – Desktop Engineer I – Western Cape Cape Town
Kickstart your IT career as a Desktop Engineer Intern, where you'll gain hands-on experience in troubleshooting, system support, and maintaining cutting-edge technology. Work alongside seasoned professionals, learning to resolve technical issues and provide top-notch...
Technical Support (German) (CPT – Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-based company focused on innovation-driven growth is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technical Support Specialist fluent in German to join their Cape Town based team. A qualification in IT or a related technical discipline is preferred, along...
Tech / Team Lead .Net Core – Western Cape Western Cape
Senior Tech Lead - Team LeadLead the Future of Tech Innovation!R 1,080,000 - R 1,320,000 plus benefitsJoin a leading online digital Company at the forefront of shaping the future of the industry with innovation and expertise. This is an ideal opportunity to harness...
Project Manager (Quality Improvement – Nurse – Contract – Wits RHI – Gophelega – Ekurhuleni)
Main purpose of the job:To provide oversight, and management of the Wits RHI Quality Improvement (QI) interventions within the specified geographical area in achievement of project targets and improved HIV and TB related health outcomesLocation:Ekurhuleni District...
Junior Software Developer
Hybrid working opportunity where coding meets excellenceNo Prior Experience Required! The Position: We're looking for a tech-savvy professional curios about new technologies and aspiring to deliver technology that is essential to any business with an insurance...
Category Analyst
Our client is seeking a skilled Category Analyst to join their team in the mining industry. In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise and data analysis skills to support operations and drive improvements in business processes within a dynamic and...
Project Manager (Quality Improvement – Nurse – Contract – Wits RHI – Gophelega – Ekurhuleni) – Gauteng Germiston
Main purpose of the job:To provide oversight, and management of the Wits RHI Quality Improvement (QI) interventions within the specified geographical area in achievement of project targets and improved HIV and TB related health outcomesLocation:Ekurhuleni District...
Junior Software Developer – Gauteng Bryanston
Hybrid working opportunity where coding meets excellenceNo Prior Experience Required! The Position: We're looking for a tech-savvy professional curios about new technologies and aspiring to deliver technology that is essential to any business with an insurance...
Category Analyst – Northern Cape Northern Cape
Our client is seeking a skilled Category Analyst to join their team in the mining industry. In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise and data analysis skills to support operations and drive improvements in business processes within a dynamic and...
Scrum Master / Project Manager (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A provider of cutting-edge Tech Applications seeks to fill the dual role of a Scrum Master / Project Manager who will play a vital role in facilitating Agile processes and ensuring the Development team remains productive, focused, and aligned with the...
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