US users prefer built-in security over traditional AV
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With sustained stress, workers turn to escapist behaviours
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Oracle supports Africa Clinical Research Network
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Building blocks for an autonomous supply chain future
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Is pay transparency the next big shift for employers?
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Former asbestos miners face elevated mortality decades after exposure
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Interconnected systems at risk of a digital pandemic
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AI offers a competitive advantage in cybersecurity
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Vodacom expects increased earnings
Vodacom has issued a trading statement for the financial year ended 31 March 2026. The group expects to report strong earnings per share (EPS) growth, with results consistent with its Vision 2030 double-digit EBITDA growth ambition. Accordingly, shareholders are...
Leadership changes at Intel focus on innovation
Intel has announced two key leadership appointments to strengthen its core product business and advance the company’s innovation agenda. Alex Katouzian will join Intel as executive vice-president and GM of the Client Computing and Physical AI Group. In this role,...
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Unlock untapped talent by closing the disability skills gap
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Solutions Architect – Data Platforms (Fabric & Databricks) at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd. – Gauteng Gauteng
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Senior Application Engineer (Python Django FastAPI)
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Senior Application Engineer (Python Django FastAPI) – Western Cape Cape Town Region
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IT Administrator – Western Cape Cape Town
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Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre
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The System Analyst (Data) will support the Economic Statistics Department (ESD) Renewal Programme by contributing to early-phase analysis, documentation, and planning activities required to progress complex, data-intensive initiatives in a structured and governed...
Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
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System Analyst (Data) – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
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