Multifamily residential property gains traction
The South African multifamily residential rental sector is emerging as a formidable asset class for institutional real estate investors. This is according to a report about the sector, compiled by the Centre for Affordable Housing Finance (CAHF) for the South African...
‘Time to lead the conversation – and the nation – forward’
With South Africa navigating its first government of national unity (GNU) and grappling with ever-increasing socio-economic challenges, Decode Communications has unveiled the fifth edition of the South African Government Leaders on X Report which assesses how...
Smart home device shipments continue to decline
Global shipments of smart home devices continued to decline in the first quarter of 2023 as shipments fell 5,6% year over year to 186-million units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Smart Home Device Tracker. Smart speakers and...
Lithium-ion battery inventor John Goodenough dies
John B Goodenough, professor at The University of Texas at Austin and developer of the lithium-ion battery, died Sunday at the age of 100. Goodenough's discovery led to the wireless revolution and put electronic devices in the hands of people worldwide. In 2019,...
Global shocks have impacted energy transition
After a decade of progress, the global energy transition has plateaued amid the global energy crisis and geopolitical volatilities. This is according to a new World Economic Forum report, Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2023, which report suggests that while...
Intel processors score high in MLCommons benchmark
MLCommons has published results of its industry AI performance benchmark, MLPerf Training 3.0, in which both the Habana Gaudi2 deep learning accelerator and the 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processor delivered impressive training results. “The latest MLPerf results...
Formal employment drops in Q1
According to the Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES, Q1:2023) survey released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), total employment in the formal non-agricultural sector decreased by 21 000 in the first quarter of 2023, bringing the level of employment to almost...
Cyberthreats continue to build
Globally, the financial, telecom and energy sectors are coming under increasing cyberattack, according to the June 2023 edition of The CyberThreat Report from the Trellix Advanced Research Centre. The report analyses cybersecurity trends from the last quarter, with...
Challenging economy hits richest and poorest the hardest
The latest Experian Consumer Default Index (CDI), showed a return to the former trend of long-term deterioration, expedited by the rapid increase in living expenses experienced by South African consumers and exacerbated by the significantly intensified load shedding...
CIOs plan to grow their IT teams in 2023
A massive 81% of large enterprise (LE) CIOs plan to increase their IT headcount in 2023, according to a recent survey by Gartner. Only 14% expect their IT staff to decrease, and 5% expect their headcount to remain the same. "Attracting and retaining technology talent...
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Belgium Campus joins Infor Education Alliance
Effective skills development is the answer to unemployment, which is why Belgian entrepreneurs Jan Rombouts and Enrico Jacobs established the Belgium Campus in 1999. The Campus strives to alleviate the educational and unemployment challenges in South Africa,...
Plotting the customer journey to the cloud
According to market research firm Gartner, in its Predicts 2017: Cloud Computing Enters Its Second Decade report, published in December 2016, organisations are increasingly moving beyond just experimenting with cloud, to now seeking strategic relationships with...
Energy Vision deploys hybrid power system
African telecom ESCO Energy Vision has ordered more than 100 units of Flexenclosure's eSite x10, ahybrid power system purpose-built for outdoor telecom sites and to outdoor telecom standards, for a large rollout of cell site power systems in Burkina Faso, for use by a...
Hitachi launches Lumada software stack
Hitachi and Hitachi Vantara have jointly announced Hitachi's first commercial Lumada internet of things (IoT) platform offering. Now in its v2.0 release, the Lumada IoT platform has been fully updated with an elegant, portable architecture that enables it to run both...
Hitachi Vantara combines IT, OT
Hitachi has launched, a new business entity to leverage the broad portfolio of innovation, development and experience from across Hitachi Group companies to deliver data-driven solutions for commercial and industrial enterprises. This Hitachi Vantara will unify the...
The end of one-size-fits-all banking?
With Capitec's latest trading update making a case for what consumers in emerging markets want -- and need -- the time for "one-size-fits-all" banking looks set to be over. As the bank continues attracting up to 150 000 new customers each month, it's redefining the...
Now for the body-worn camera
Across the globe, security technology is constantly developed, improved upon and provided in order to create an environment that is truly safe and secure. According to a report issued by the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), violent crime remains an...
New look for old power station
Paratus, the largest privately-owned Pan African telecoms operator, has revealed the new look to the Old power Station in Windhoek. Together with its subsidiary Canocopy, the Ricoh distributor in Namibia, Paratus upgraded the structure of this historic landmark whilst...
SearchWorks adds search types, launches mobile app
Technology company, e4, has expanded its SearchWorks offering with four new search types, following increased demand from its client base. The new search types are relevant to attorneys, estate agents, mortgage originators and now also car dealerships through the...
Online marking debuts in IEB schools
CSX Customer Services, a specialist solutions and support company in the Metrofile Holdings group, has piloted a project for the Independent Examinations Board (IEB). The project, which was successfully completed in July, incorporated online marking technology for the...
Test Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria
Part of a Dev team responsible for the development and maintenance of the Launch Enabling ServicesParticipate in all relevant Agile ceremonies.Contribute to the refinement and sizing of user stories.Meet with end users to understand Business requirements.Compile test...
IT Auditor – to RELOCATE to Saudi Arabia
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Flutter Developer
Flutter Mastery: Apply your expertise to develop high-quality, cross-platform mobile applications using Flutter, and Android creating intuitive and seamless user experiences across devices. Key Requirements Education & Experience: A degree in Computer Science,...
SAP EAM Consultant
SAP EAM Superstar Wanted! Join a major player in the mining game, A permanent role-no temp, no shame! Work with global teams, the best in the biz, Shape your career with top-notch tech whiz. Hybrid style-you'll beat the traffic flow, Candidate Requirments: An...
Software Developer – Java / Spring Boot at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....
IT Auditor – to RELOCATE to Saudi Arabia – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
IT AuditorLocation: Saudi Arabia (Relocation Assistance Provided) About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Auditor to join our dynamic team in Saudi Arabia. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals to advance their careers...
Flutter Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Flutter Mastery: Apply your expertise to develop high-quality, cross-platform mobile applications using Flutter, and Android creating intuitive and seamless user experiences across devices. Key Requirements Education & Experience: A degree in Computer Science,...
SAP EAM Consultant – Gauteng Rosebank
SAP EAM Superstar Wanted! Join a major player in the mining game, A permanent role-no temp, no shame! Work with global teams, the best in the biz, Shape your career with top-notch tech whiz. Hybrid style-you'll beat the traffic flow, Candidate Requirments: An...
Software Developer – Java / Spring Boot at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....
Junior Linux Engineer
REQUIRED TO HAVE: Grade 12 with Maths and ScienceTertiary qualification in IT technical fieldCandidate should have a minimum of 4+ years of experience in ICT, with at least 2 years in Unix/Linux System administrationExperience in administering enterprise-scale...
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