AI misinformation is accelerating Africa’s risk landscape

As misinformation, cybercrime, health emergencies, civil unrest, extreme weather and infrastructure disruption become progressively interconnected across Africa, organisations are under growing pressure to distinguish fact from fiction before uncertainty escalates...

Business leaders bet big on robots, but few are ready

Robotics is no longer a bet on the future - it's a plan for the next five years – but according to new research from Intel, most organisations are moving faster than their operating models can support. The new study – The Robotics Readiness Gap - finds a stark...

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...

Take social engineering seriously this Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) urges South Africans to be cautious of the fact that social media and dating apps are a focus for fraudsters and scammers who are increasingly using romance scams and social...

Avoid Valentine’s Day scams, phishing, data privacy threats

Valentine’s Day, a celebration of love and connection, can also be a time of increased digital risks such as romance scams, fraud, identity theft, gender-based violence and human trafficking. This is the warning from Thenzie Stewart, chair of the Institute of...

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...

AI, analytics seen as critical to company success

A massive 79% of corporate strategists said that technologies such as analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation will be critical to their success over the next two years, according to a survey by Gartner. Strategists said that, on average, 50% of...

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Transforming insurance with cloud

The rise of cloud computing has been nothing short of remarkable. What was once considered an interesting, if largely misunderstood, technology option has now become an integral part of the long-term business strategy of most insurers. But how can they benefit from...

Adding augmented reality to existing apps

The interest in the new augmented reality (AR) advances of the new iPhones launched this week has the internet buzzing. However, many digital professionals remain uncertain on how to include it into their existing offerings. Local AR specialist, NMPi Labs can now...

RS Components celebrates 80 years

RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents, the global distributor for engineers, has celebrated 80 years since opening its first business operations in London, UK. Founded as Radiospares, in 1937, the company started as a supplier of parts to the...

Rustenburg gets MTN LTE coverage

MTN has expanded the rollout of LTE coverage to Rustenburg, by refarming of existing spectrum. The LTE activation followed significant new site densification in Rustenburg in 2017 as well as deployment of UMTS900 to improve indoor 3G coverage. The UMTS900 band would...

DevConf back for round three

DevConf, the developers' conference and exhibition that drew standing-room only crowds in 2016 and 2017, is gearing up for round three in 2018, with good news for Cape Town's developer community. By popular demand, DevConf will also be staged in Cape Town next year,...

NU establishes ESM business unit

Networks Unlimited has established a new Enterprise Systems Management (ESM) business unit to meet the technology demands of its customers across the continent. Hannes Rheeder will head up the new unit. Anton Jacobsz, MD of Networks Unlimited, says: "The establishment...

Lombard Insurance slashes admin time

Decision Inc has been working with Lombard Insurance to increase productivity and efficiency across various departments within the organisation. A recent Adaptive Insights implementation saw the company deliver complete integration into the company's GL system,...

Law limits total garnishment

Employees whose income is garnished to pay outstanding debts can breathe easier thanks to new legislation that was recently enacted. On 31st July 2017, the State President signed into law the Courts of Law Amendment Act No 7 of 2017. It amends the Magistrates' Courts...

Avaya unveils HD video conferencing and collaboration service

Avaya has announced the availability in South Africa of a new, cloud-based video conferencing and collaboration service, Avaya Equinox Meetings Online. The service -- available exclusively through Avaya channel partners - delivers the quality experience for which...

Tips for selling to CISOs

Selling cyber security products and services is challenging at the best of times. Security, even though it is understood to be essential, tends to be a grudge purchase for most businesses. "Security is aimed at preventing a business from falling victim to a breach or...

Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...

Business Analyst at Dananda Talent – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Job Description The business analyst should support the origination, structuring and execution of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and infrastructure transactions by understanding the M&A and infrastructure product portfolio.Performing activities under...

Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for a software developer to develop and maintain in-house actuarial valuation software. Key Requirements Ability to analyse complex actuarial processes and translate them into efficient software solutions.Skilled in troubleshooting issues within...

Junior-Mid C#.Net Developer (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A Boutique Software company seeks the coding talents of a highly ambitious Junior-Mid C#.Net Developer to join its Cape Town team who will help design, develop and deliver cutting-edge high quality & reliable products and systems. Your role will...

Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...

.Net Developer

Are you a seasoned .NET Developer looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a talented and motivated .NET Developer to join our growing team. As the .NET Developer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing high-quality software solutions that...

Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...

Junior-Mid C#.Net Developer (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Westlake

ENVIRONMENT:A Boutique Software company seeks the coding talents of a highly ambitious Junior-Mid C#.Net Developer to join its Cape Town team who will help design, develop and deliver cutting-edge high quality & reliable products and systems. Your role will...

.Net Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Are you a seasoned .NET Developer looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a talented and motivated .NET Developer to join our growing team. As the .NET Developer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing high-quality software solutions that...

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