Icasa approves transfer of Cell C licences
Cell C has obtained Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) approval to transfer control of the relevant telecommunications licences that it holds to Blue Label subsidiary The Prepaid Company. Although the licences will continue to be held by Cell...
UP hosts new Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The World Economic Forum is set to launch four new Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR), including C4IR South Africa at the University of Pretoria (UP). The newly-announced Centres in Pretoria, Muscat (Oman), Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Uttar Pradesh...
These were the major initial vectors of ransomware attacks in 2022
A new Kaspersky report has showed that the majority of ransomware attacks in 2022 started with exploitation of public-facing applications, data from compromised user accounts and malicious emails. According to the IT Security Economics report, more than 40% of...
New Tatooine-like multi-planetary system identified
An international team of astronomers has announced the second-ever discovery of a multiplanetary circumbinary system. Circumbinary systems contain planets that orbit around two stars in the centre instead of just one, like in our Solar System. Circumbinary planets...
Telkom results a mixed bag
Loadshedding, constrained consumer spending and dynamic competition, against the backdrop of a sluggish economy with persistent inflationary pressures, have weighed on Telkom's annual results for the year ended 31 March 2023. As it transitions to next-generation...
ESG an emerging focus for human resources
The latest report from the International Bar Association Global Employment Institute (IBA GEI) states that employers and governments across the world are paying greater attention to sustainability and the promotion of ethical business. Based on data from lawyers in 55...
Malware takes innovation to the cloud
Check Point Software Technologies researchers have reported on a new version of shellcode-based downloader GuLoader, which was the fourth most prevalent malware last month, according to the company's Global Threat Index for May 2023. With fully encrypted payloads and...
IBM cements machine learning dominance
IBM has created more than 6 000 machine learning (ML) patent applications in the last five years, propelling it to the forefront of this transformative technology. According to a BanklessTimes.com report, Microsoft has had around 2 500 patent applications, while...
Convergence Partners Investments rebrands, appoints new CEO
Convergence Partners Investments, the deep tech investor started by Andile Ngcaba in 2003, has rebranded to Solcon Capital. Under the new brand, Solcon will focus on international deep tech investments in generative artificial intelligence (AI) and large language...
Generative AI could expand by 10-times by 2028
The popularity of ChatGPT has spawned an array of startups and kicked off a race by major technology providers to compete for mindshare. Revenues of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology offerings are forecast to reach $3,7-billion in 2023 and expand to...
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One Channel upbeat about cloud prospects
Local cloud specialist One Channel is upbeat about the prospects of cloud computing in Africa, saying cloud platforms are enabling new, complex business models and orchestrating more globally-based integration networks. Cloud computing spending is growing at nearly...
LUX goes solar for self-sufficiency
LUX Resorts & Hotels has implemented 130 solar panels and batteries to fully substitute diesel-based power generation for the needs of Ile des Deux Cocos, off-grid South-East Mauritius. The 20kWp project’s design and storage solution will allow for 11 hours of...
UCOOK and WeChat team up
E-food delivery service UCOOK and social communications app WeChat have teamed up to take on the South African food market with regards to mobile commerce. Since 2013, WeChat has made the move to South Africa, and in 2016, has partnered up with various companies like...
The future of ransomware
Many businesses and individuals have been affected by the various cyber-attacks perpetrated in the past six months. Ransomware seems to have taken over the headlines this year, and it’s not going away anytime soon. Ransomware is most likely be a topic that will remain...
Red Hat enhances cloud-native security
Red Hat has announced the general availability of Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 3.6, the latest version of Red Hat’s enterprise-grade Kubernetes container application platform. Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 3.6 offers an enterprise-ready container...
Canon imagePress C10000VP Series delivers to 500 customers
Confirming the sale of more than 500 units of the flagship imagePress C10000VP Series in EMEA since its official launch in September 2015, Canon Europe reports that customer feedback to date has shown satisfaction in both the product and the consequent business...
New VP for Avaya Middle East Africa & Turkey
Avaya has announced the appointment of Fadi Hani as vice-president for the Middle East, Africa and Turkey. Hani will play a pivotal role in promoting Avaya’s customer-centric, outcome-based approach in this strategic region, working closely with key customers to help...
MegaFon demos commercial Gigabit LTE network
MegaFon has showcased the capabilities of Gigabit LTE on a commercial network, with the peak data download speed reaching 979Mbps. Nokia Air Scale system module and Sony’ Xperia XZ Premium, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Mobile Platform with X16 LTE, were used...
Extending self-service capabilities of ITSM
Always-on connectivity and a proliferation of mobile devices has had an unprecedented impact on the world. By Edward Carbutt, executive director at Marval Africa. Fundamentally, it changes the way both businesses and end users interact. There is at least one mobile...
International investment for GetWorth
Cape Town auto industry startup getWorth has announced an international investment that has increased its total committed funding to R18,5-million. GetWorth co-founder Jamie Surkont is excited by the international investment but says the details are confidential. “The...
iOS Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
Join a Tech Savvy team in Pretoria as an iOS Developer, where you'll be key in maintaining and enhancing cutting-edge platforms. You'll ensure clean, scalable, and accurate code, while providing iOS best practice guidance across the company. This role also offers the...
Senior Java Backend Developer (Stellenbosch Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:BUILD state-of-the-art, performant, scalable & maintainable Backend Services and APIs as the next Senior Java Backend Developer sought by a rapidly growing FinTech company. You will join a highly driven, entrepreneurial and collaborative team where you...
IT Officer
Job Title: IT Officer The company is seeking an IT Officer who will be responsible for the support of IT services to company staff Science Operations Centre (SOC) South Africa and beyond. To manage technical assistance and support on the company desktop computing...
Data Visualisation analyst
Discover data by applying data discovery mechanisms to establish the data sets within the organisation Desired Skills: Analysis and problem solving Effective Communication Planning And Organising Service and stakeholder focus Conceptual thinking Desired Work...
Senior Java Backend Developer (Stellenbosch Hybrid) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:BUILD state-of-the-art, performant, scalable & maintainable Backend Services and APIs as the next Senior Java Backend Developer sought by a rapidly growing FinTech company. You will join a highly driven, entrepreneurial and collaborative team where you...
IT Officer – Western Cape Cape Town
Job Title: IT Officer The company is seeking an IT Officer who will be responsible for the support of IT services to company staff Science Operations Centre (SOC) South Africa and beyond. To manage technical assistance and support on the company desktop computing...
Data Visualisation analyst – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Discover data by applying data discovery mechanisms to establish the data sets within the organisation Desired Skills: Analysis and problem solving Effective Communication Planning And Organising Service and stakeholder focus Conceptual thinking Desired Work...
Senior Software Developer
The Senior Software Developer takes a leadership role in shaping the design, development, and maintenance of software applications and translating complex user requirements into robust and efficient code, demonstrating a deep understanding of architectural patterns...
SAP FICO Consultant at Sabenza IT
Are you passionate about finance and technology? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where innovation meets strategy? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you. Our client is revolutionizing the retail landscape with cutting-edge solutions that drive efficiency...
Junior Data Analyst (7 Months Contract – Wits SHI)
Main purpose of the job:The overall objective of position of Junior Data Analyst is to provide administrative and technical support to the AUDA NEPAD AMRH programme in the implementation of the AMRH Research, Monitoring and Evaluation frameworkLocation:AUDA NEPAD, 230...
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