In 16 seconds, Google earns the same as an average US worker
According to data presented by AltIndex.com, it takes just 16 seconds for Google (Alphabet), the top earner in the GAFAM (Google Alphabet, Apple, Facebook Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft) group, to make what the average US worker earns in a year. The GAFAM group has seen...
How India’s new satellite will see the Earth
When NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) new Earth satellite NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) launches in coming months, it will capture images of Earth’s surface so detailed they will show how much small plots of land and ice are...
Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, 2022 open for comment
The Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, 2022 which introduces a number of significant amendments to the Electronic Communications Act 36 of 2005 (the ECA), has been published. Interested parties have until 23 July to submit written comments regarding the Bill....
Enabling environment critical to building a digital economy
Kathy Gibson reports - The world is forging ahead with a digital agenda, but African countries - including South Africa - are still battling to achieve the basic connectivity needed to join the revolution. "The world is mutating before our eyes," says Philly Mapulane,...
Nuclear fusion space rocket will be hotter than the sun
UK aerospace company Pulsar Fusion has started constructing the largest practical nuclear fusion rocket engine ever built. The eight-metre fusion chamber is being assembled in Bletchley and, when fired in 2027, will temporarily become the hottest place in the solar...
Tips on using ChatGPT
While ChatGPT has taken the world by storm and many people are eager to see how it works and use it themselves, others have questions on how to actually use it. With this in mind, AI expert and Iterate.ai co-founder, Brian Sathianathan, has compiled five tips and...
How young adults perceive risky trips with ride-share services
A new study from the University of Cape Town has found a high perception of crime regarding ride-share services. The paper by Jennifer Baufeldt and Professor Marianne Vanderschuren focuses on personal safety and Covid-19 concerns, and will be published in the...
Unveiling Africa’s data centre potential
In a world propelled by advancing technology and an insatiable appetite for digital services, the global data centre industry has experienced remarkable growth - and the potential for Africa in this market is almost unlimited. A recent Market Spotlight by DC Byte, a...
Vodacom helps keep Joburg’s (traffic) lights on
Vodacom SA is the latest company and property owner to partner with the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) to ensure that traffic signals along major intersections in Johannesburg operate during load shedding. The partnership, spearheaded by the JRA and facilitated...
Euclid is on a mission to explore the dark universe
The ESA (European Space Agency) Euclid spacecraft lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Saturday (1 July), beginning a mission to study why the universe is expanding at an accelerating rate. Astronomers use the term “dark energy” in...
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Girls4Tech aims to drive STEM interest
Mastercard has announced the African launch of its signature Girls4Tech programme, launching it last week at Sandtonview school in Johannesburg. Girls4Tech aims to drive interest in and awareness of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) studies and careers...
Major EdTech recruitment drive in Cape Town
Cape Town-based online education company GetSmarter is embarking on a major recruitment drive, hot on the heels of its R1,4-billion acquisition by US-based 2U. "We are looking for talented people who have a passion for education, can-do attitudes, and are team players...
They’re here … are you ready?
Millennial customers are more fastidious when it comes to customer service than previous generations -- and at the same time they are also fiercely loyal. They have grown up with a plethora of tools and a variety of communication channels around them, and they know...
New company secretary, legal advisor at Jasco
Jasco Group has appointed Neo Modisakeng as its new company secretary and legal advisor. In his capacity as a lawyer, Modisakeng has been involved in the ICT industry for many years. Starting out in Webber Wentzel's Technology, Media, Telecommunications and...
Euphoria enables digital nomads
Euphoria Telecom has introduced tools for entrepreneurs to become digital nomads. They can now use technology to earn a living and conduct their life in a nomadic manner. Digital nomad is a revolutionary term that has grown in popularity around the world and refers to...
Sage debuts Sage Business Cloud
Sage has unveiled Sage Business Cloud. Built to respond to the demands of modern companies, this solution is designed to be the only cloud platform that businesses will ever need. Sage Business Cloud offers a powerful set of cloud products for small business...
Intervate takes on new brand identity
Intervate, a T-Systems company specialising in digital transformation solutions centred around user productivity, user experience, business process automation and enterprise content management solutions, has unveiled its new brand identity. The new brand aims to...
Gauteng , GE Sign economic development MOU
The Gauteng Province and GE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on projects in the key economic sectors of energy and healthcare. Under the MoU, GE and the Office of the Premier will work together to identify critical areas for collaboration...
Huawei, DTPS nurture Seeds for the Future
Huawei South Africa is partnering with the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services (DTPS) for a second year, affording 10 South African students from universities across the country an opportunity to participate in its global Seeds for the Future...
NetApp helps businesses make better decisions
Westcon-Comstor has announced that NetApp's powerful 4th generation EF570 all-flash system and its E5700 Series hybrid flash system, are now available in Southern Africa. Dean Verappan, NetApp channel manager at Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa, says today's businesses...
Intermediate Full Stack Ruby on Rails Developer (JHB) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A providing of cutting-edge tailored Transport Service Solutions in Joburg seeks an ambitious & talented Intermediate Full Stack Developer with a good command of Mathematics who will be responsible for developing new features and maintaining a healthy...
Senior Business Analyst
Calling all problem-solving superheroes! We're seeking a Business Analyst to join our team! If you're a mastermind at analysis, identifying trends, and creating solutions, then we need you! Apply now and let's fight the forces of business chaos together!What you'll...
System Administrator at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd
Our client based in Rosebank is seeking a highly organized and proactive Risk Management System Coordinator to manage the operational efficiency and data integrity of our custom risk management system, TORAS. This role will involve system configuration, data quality...
Senior Desktop Support Engineer
Desired Skills: Self-starter and self-motivated. Flexible and good teamwork Strong attention to detail Results-oriented Mobile device support Desired Work Experience: 2 to 5 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree About The Employer: Advantageous skills and...
Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Sandton
Calling all problem-solving superheroes! We're seeking a Business Analyst to join our team! If you're a mastermind at analysis, identifying trends, and creating solutions, then we need you! Apply now and let's fight the forces of business chaos together!What you'll...
System Administrator at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd – Gauteng Pretoria
Our client based in Rosebank is seeking a highly organized and proactive Risk Management System Coordinator to manage the operational efficiency and data integrity of our custom risk management system, TORAS. This role will involve system configuration, data quality...
Senior Desktop Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Desired Skills: Self-starter and self-motivated. Flexible and good teamwork Strong attention to detail Results-oriented Mobile device support Desired Work Experience: 2 to 5 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree About The Employer: Advantageous skills and...
Senior Developer
Lead the way in software development! Join our team as a Senior Developer and deliver cutting-edge solutions. Apply now and let's build the future of tech together! What you'll do:Team management.Project planning and tracking.Task assignment and follow...
Business Analyst (SNR) at Datonomy Solutions
This position requires an experienced person who has a solid understanding of Business Analysis and Enterprise Business Processes.Responsibilities include:Assessing, analysing, optimising, documenting, implementing, and testing end-to-end enterprise business processes...
Senior Developer – Mpumalanga Secunda
Lead the way in software development! Join our team as a Senior Developer and deliver cutting-edge solutions. Apply now and let's build the future of tech together! What you'll do:Team management.Project planning and tracking.Task assignment and follow...
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