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...

CEOs want to ramp up their AI spending as FOMO kicks on

AI is exceeding most CEOs’ expectations and their optimism is growing. Cisco’s latest study shows that 67% now worry they’re underinvesting in the technology — up from 57% last year — with nearly two thirds (64%) of those surveyed now seeing AI adoption as mandatory...

Women face higher levels of burnout as stress levels climb

South African employers are facing a growing workforce resilience challenge as new data reveals that women are increasingly bearing the burden of workplace stress, burnout and mental health crises. A comprehensive analysis by Lyra Southern Africa of 67 419 Employee...

First Voluntary Carbon Market trades on the JSE

The JSE Ventures Voluntary Carbon Market powered by Xpansiv has facilitated the first trades of carbon credits eligible as offsets against the South African Carbon Tax. A total of 10 000 credits traded at $8.25 per credit, which is equivalent to approximately 80% of...

Digitalisation key to transport industry evolution

The transportation sector is evolving rapidly as a critical enabler of global supply chains and industrial operations. This is a key finding from RS’s latest transportation sector report, “Moving in the Right Direction: Driving an Interconnected World at a Local...

Kholiwe Makhohliso to lead SAP in southern Africa

SAP has announced the appointment of Kholiwe Makhohliso, as its new MD for southern Africa. Sergio Maccotta, senior vice-president for Middle East South and Africa at SAP, says Makhohliso joins the company at a pivotal time. "Organisations throughout Southern Africa...

NCR completes acquisition of Altron business unit

NCR has completed the acquisition of the banking technology services business unit of Altron Managed Solutions in South Africa. The transaction enhances NCR services capabilities, and further expands the reach of NCR ATM as-a-service banking technology, in South...

How does Africa stack up when it comes to business travel?

In the dynamic world of business travel, South Africa is wrestling with economic pressures, rising inflation, an evolving aviation industry, and emerging trends that are drastically reshaping the landscape. Bonnie Smith, GM of FCM, shares some insights on how South...

Introducing the sustainable CTO

By Greg Lavender - Humanity is at a critical point in history. We face the convergence of two major forces: sustainability and digitalisation. As we approach 2030 - the target date set by both the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the US...

Ransomware the most widespread malware as a service

The Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence team has presented a new study that reveals ransomware as the most widespread malware as a service (MaaS) over the past seven years. The study is based on research conducted on 97 malware families that have been distributed...

What the threat of US sanctions means for SA businesses

By Richard Firth - American economist Thomas Sowell once said: "The first lesson of economics is scarcity: There is never enough of anything to fully satisfy all those who want it. The first lesson of politics is to disregard the first lesson of economics." While...

TikTok leaps ahead to challenge social media giants

The "Big Five" social media platforms in South Africa have been shaken up, as TikTok leaps past Instagram into second place, and challenges the dominant social network, Facebook, in several segments. This is one of the key finding of the South African Social Media...

Cyberattacks surge in Kenya, SA, Zambia

The number of cyberattacks on businesses in Kenya, South Africa, and Zambia increased by 76%, according to Liquid C2's latest cyber security report "The Evolving Cyber Security Landscape in Africa 2022". Featuring research, analysis, and findings across the three...

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How to maintain systems while growing

As an organisation moves through the five stages of the business lifecycle, rapid growth must be coupled with sound processes and access to information to reach maturity. With the correct systems in place, the business can function at the same efficiency regardless of...

New MediaTek Helio chipsets target mid-range

MediaTek has introduced the newest members of the Helio chipset family, the Helio P23 and Helio P30 system-on-chips (SoCs).The new chipsets, designed to deliver performance and power efficiency, dual camera photography, dual SIM and dual 4G VoLTE capabilities, support...

Ways to win the mobile banking wars

There's a surprising way in which leading financial services companies are pulling away from the pack, writes Hemkumar Balaraman, project manager: Africa at Wipro.Recent years have seen South African banks compete in a key battleground: the mighty mobile app.Each bank...

Internet use opens SA’s e-commerce doors

The closure of the 159-year-old "Harrods of South Africa", department store Stuttafords, has brought to the fore important questions about how industries need to develop stronger business plans and innovate in order to serve the tech-savvy customer, writes By Vino...

Rectron adds to storage with PQI partnership

Rectron has extended its storage portfolio through an exclusive distribution agreement with PQI. PQI's broad product range, which features a strong storage offering, will complement Rectron's existing portfolio of premium brands and products. "PQI has been brought on...

The role of the cloud in digital transformation

Businesses acknowledge they are buried under mountains of inefficiencies and missed opportunities. CEOs understand that digital is an opportunity or a threat. So, the question is not about awareness, but how to unleash the power of digital transformation while finding...

Gemalto enables biometric passports in 30 countries

Gemalto has confirmed that its advanced epassport technologies are now being used in over 30 different countries. The company's position has been built on the supply of complete travel documents and key components such as polycarbonate data pages, visible and hidden...

How to plan for a cybercrime attack

Cyber-crime is on the rise, and given the growing use of technology and the growing volumes of data organisations and individual users face, it is no surprise. By Paul Evans, MD of Redstor Recently, British Airways was struck by an outage that left not one but two...

Reconsider the role of business ‘chiefs’

The move to digital, coupled with the increasing amount of data businesses find themselves dealing with today, has given rise to numerous new 'Chief' roles within the business landscape, as CEOs try to steer in the right direction -- aiming to achieve sustained...

Smart technology in Africa

Dr Deonie Botha, strategic manager at Sebata, a MICROmega Holdings company, draws insights from the 2017 Transform Africa Summit and talks about how ICT players can leverage them. In 2013, seven African heads of state formed the Smart Africa Alliance. From this, the...

Software Developer – Western Cape Century City

Our client is looking for an Intermediate Developer to work on exciting projects for various clients. Requirements: 5 years' experience in software development3 years' experience in mobile application development, speci?cally FlutterHands-on experience building mobile...

Business Analyst IT – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

My client in the retail space is looking to hire a Data Business Analyst for a 12 month contract . Must have retail experience. Data Analyst experience.5+ years working experience. Desired Skills: Business analysis Data Analysis As-is process To-be process Requirement...

Senior System Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria North

Is this you?You're a seasoned System Engineer with a passion for optimizing and securing IT infrastructures. You enjoy navigating complex technical challenges and have a knack for improving systems' availability and performance. With a strong understanding of...

System Designer II (Contract)

To translate business, other stakeholder requirements and user stories into system requirement and act as a link between business analyst, other requirements stakeholders and the software team. To translate overarching end to end design into detailed designs and...

Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position. About our client: Headquartered in the USA, our client offers a great remote work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at...

Developer – C# (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Responsibilities: Deliver code that is functional, understandable, maintainable and testable. Work closely with analysts, documenters and testers. Automated testing of features developed. Deliver technical documentation as and when required. Act as a mentor to...

GIS Technician: Business Systems at City of Cape Town

SPATIAL PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT ? DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT GIS TECHNICIAN: BUSINESS SYSTEMS BASIC SALARY: R441 682 PER ANNUM ? SPE 49/24 ? VARIOUS Requirements: A relevant three-year tertiary qualificationAt least two (2) years' appropriate experience within a GIS...

Senior DevOps Support Engineer

Are you a Senior DevOps Support Engineer looking for an exciting new adventure? Our client has an amazing opportunity for a permanent role based in the Western Cape on a great hybrid model and fantastic benefits. Minimum Requirements: Matric6-8 years of experience as...

Data Scientist at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...

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