Call for media literacy in the misinformation age
In a world increasingly defined by digital communication, the recent dialogue between South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and billionaire businessman Elon Musk regarding misinformation highlights a pivotal issue that affects not only politics but the very fabric...
Finding the money to change SA’s trajectory
South Africa's upcoming national budget will be closely scrutinised, with analysts focusing on, amongst others, the debt-to-GDP ratio, government spending and the risks that could lead to further fiscal slippage. By Waldo Marcus, director: TPN from MRI Software In the...
Gauteng road users can report faulty traffic lights
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has introduced the ability to report faulty traffic signals through the PotholeFixGP app. The app was launched in 2022 and so far, more than 7 418 potholes have been reported. It is available from Google PlayStore and...
How we can fix our deteriorating water quality
Poor water quality in South Africa is becoming a major crisis across many municipalities in our country, putting at risk our health and economy. By Bonga Ntuli, executive board member & director of strategy and digital services at Royal HaskoningDHV Southern...
Hubble glimpses a glitzy galactic cluster
The glittering, glitzy contents of the globular cluster NGC 6652 sparkle in a star-studded image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. The core of the cluster is suffused with the pale blue light of countless stars, and a handful of particularly bright foreground...
Chromebooks resilient but tablets see sharp decline
Worldwide tablet shipments posted decline of 29,9% year over year in the second quarter of 2023 (2Q23), totaling 28,3-million units, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker....
Banking-as-a-platform set for massive boom
A new study from Juniper Research has found that global revenue from BaaP (banking-as-a-platform) services will increase to $49-billion globally in 2028, from $4-billion in 2023. The study argues that BaaP can help traditional banks regain their competitive edge...
New infection methods join the attack
A new Kaspersky report uncovers the intricate infection tactics of malware strains DarkGate, Emotet, and LokiBot. Between DarkGate's unique encryption and Emotet's robust comeback, LokiBot exploits persist, illustrating how the cybersecurity landscape constantly...
The hidden e-waste in our homes
In a world driven by technological advancements, it is easy to overlook the silent environmental threat lurking in our very own homes. Small used electronic items, often forgotten at the back of drawers or tucked away in garage boxes, are contributing to a significant...
MTN MoMo API Hackathon 2023 open for SA developers
MTN's Mobile Money offering, MoMo, is inviting skilled tech developers and innovators to participate in the MTN MoMo API Hackathon which is aimed at producing solutions that shape the future of demand-driven financial services. The event givesSouth Africans the...
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Mobility key to the future enterprise
Thuthuka Mhlongo, digital portfolio manager: digital workplace solutions at T-Systems South Africa, discusses how rapid mobile advances create unprecedented business opportunities for an always-on, real-time enterprise. South Africa now boasts an astonishing...
Get OSS benefits without the risks
Open source software continues its meteoric rise, as more and more large enterprises weave open source code into various areas of their operations, increasingly shunning the big-name, proprietary software vendors, writes Barry de Waal, chief executive of strategy and...
MicroStrategy maps the Intelligent Enterprise
MicroStrategy has unveiled a map for the Intelligent Enterprise at its annual user conference, MicroStrategy World 2018, taking place in Las Vegas. The map serves as a playbook that offers a collection of technologies and techniques to help organisations leverage...
Talent management mistakes CEOs can’t afford to make
"Going into 2018, the stakes for CEOs have jumped dramatically in how they manage people," says Stephen Miles of The Miles Group (TMG). "Boards and investors are pressuring CEOs not only to set the right tone at the top, but also to make sure talent throughout the...
Threat trends we can expect in 2018
Organisations across the board have been plagued by a number of high-profile breaches in 2017, and it's only going to get worse. Cyber threats are set to worsen, and enterprises find themselves having to deal with complex technologies, sophisticated malware, floods of...
Protect data and devices in the age of mobility and cloud
Digital transformation is touching every sector, industry and organisational size, with SMEs being empowered by digital technologies such as hyperscale cloud computing to gain enterprise-grade services and compete for the same customers as big corporations. By Lionel...
Take care of your smartphone battery
Smartphones are constant companions that most people rely on for both personal and professional use. Daily use covers anything from chatting on WhatsApp, playing games, watching videos to sending e-mails and connecting to social media. Busy lifestyles and heavy data...
Uncover passion and potential in new hires
If there's one resolution HR departments should make this new year, it should be to transform the onboarding experience for new hires, writes Michelle Seko, talent acquisition manager at Sage Africa & Middle East. The importance of a good candidate experience...
Kaspersky, ENISA boost IoT security recommendations
In November 2017, the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security (ENISA) published "Baseline Security Recommendations for the Internet of Things in the context of critical information infrastructures". The main aim of the study is to offer IoT security...
SA cybersecurity trends for 2018
Cybersecurity is a hot topic in South Africa and in fact, the world over - in the face of recent, highly publicised cybersecurity breaches and the emergence of ransomware as a service (RaaS) which makes the malware accessible to just about anyone with a little...
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Senior Python Engineer
Want to work from home?! Our client develop software solutions that support best-in-class visualization, data-driven communication, and platform independence, and build upon an API-driven integration into any open BI software. With KPI-CHAT they take real-time data...
Technology Architect at Tipp Focus Group – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Job Opportunity: Technology architect ?? Location: Cape Town Qualifications required: Relevant Architecture certification (e.g. TOGAF)Principal: 8+ years' experienceExperience required: Proven experience in the design, implementation and oversight of Technology and...
Scrum Master – Gauteng Sandton
Scrum MasterRef: SM/NHOS/TBSalary: Market relatedLocation: Sandton, Johannesburg Private Hospital client seeks to employ a Scrum Master. Key Responsibilities: Follow an agile methodology for all the identified delivery objectivesSprint Ceremonies: Facilitate daily...
Senior Python Engineer – Remote Remote
Want to work from home?! Our client develop software solutions that support best-in-class visualization, data-driven communication, and platform independence, and build upon an API-driven integration into any open BI software. With KPI-CHAT they take real-time data...
Infrastructure Architect at Tipp Focus Group
Job Opportunity: Infrastructure architect ?? Location: Cape Town Qualifications required: Relevant Architecture certification (e.g. TOGAF)Principal: 8+ years' experienceExperience required: Proven experience in Architecture role in large, complex organizations?? To...
Item Coding Analyst at Circana
Circana (formerly IRI and NPD) is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data, and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world's leading brands and...
Software Engineer (Expert) 0757
Software EngineerESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:- Java Spring boot- Kafka & JMS (MQ)- DevOps (Git, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines)- Cloud infrastructure (AWS)- SQL (Oracle, Postgres)- Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM)...
Infrastructure Architect at Tipp Focus Group – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Job Opportunity: Infrastructure architect ?? Location: Cape Town Qualifications required: Relevant Architecture certification (e.g. TOGAF)Principal: 8+ years' experienceExperience required: Proven experience in Architecture role in large, complex organizations?? To...
Item Coding Analyst at Circana – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Circana (formerly IRI and NPD) is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data, and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world's leading brands and...
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