Dramatic growth predicted for family offices in Africa
Family offices in Africa are expecting strong growth in the value of their assets over the next five years - building on the expansion that’s occurred during the past the past five years – according to new research from specialist service provider to high-net-worth...
Ecentric wins Fintech Innovation of the Year
Omnichannel payments provider Ecentric and its partners were awarded Fintech Innovation of the Year at the 2024 Africa Tech Festival for their Wealth on Wheels (WOW) initiative for South Africa's minibus taxi industry. Launched at this year’s Southern African National...
Internet access must become a basic human right
People around the globe are so dependent on the Internet to exercise socio-economic human rights such as education, healthcare, work, and housing that online access must now be considered a basic human right, a new study reveals. Particularly in developing countries,...
Civil engineers use public satellite images to study Jagersfontein dam failure
On 11 September last year, a diamond mine waste storage facility - known as a tailings dam - failed in the town of Jagersfontein in the Free State leading to the death of one person and the destruction of multiple homes. Tailings are the finely ground leftovers that...
ITU finalises report on preparatory studies for WRC-23
ITU Member States have approved a major report on the technical, operational, and regulatory materials for the preparation of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23). The report summarises and analyses the results of extensive technical studies conducted...
Over 20% of META employees would click on a malicious link
In 2022, Kaspersky blocked 507-million user attempts to follow malicious phishing links and, during testing carried out among employees in the META region, found that employees most often fell victim to scam emails with claimed corporate announcements about the dress...
Strong growth forecast for transport management systems
Berg Insight estimates that The value of the European transport management system (TMS) market reached around € 1,1-billion in 2022, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11,4%, and is forecast to reach € 1,8-billion in 2027. This is according to new...
Most businesses challenged by execution of essential security operations
Globally, 93% of organisations find the execution of some essential security operation tasks such as threat hunting challenging, according to Sophos’ new report “The State of Cybersecurity 2023: The Business Impact of Adversaries on Defenders”. These challenges also...
Companies limit protection with nominal information security literacy
Typically, the process of employees’ education in information security-related issues is limited to the examination of some manuals and, says new research from SearchInform, only 12% of organisations conduct special webinars - and only 16% of businesses implement...
DELLA proteins could hold key to the next Green Revolution
A family of “promiscuous” proteins found in all land plants is responsible for many different plant functions, despite remaining relatively unchanged for over 450-million years. New findings, published in Nature Plants and New Phytologist reveal new knowledge about...
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Integrated asset management, ERP reduces risk for utilities
Africa's energy utilities are under enormous pressure to efficiently meet growing demand for power from businesses and consumers, while managing a range of security, safety, regulatory and environmental concerns. They are being asked to do more with less--to squeeze...
CA Technologies leads in project portfolio management
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What PoPI means for business risk and compliancy
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Aruba designs for cloud, mobility, IoT
Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, has announced a new enterprise core and aggregation switch and an advanced operating system, ArubaOS-CX, designed for modern mobility, cloud, and IoT requirements. The Aruba 8400 Core Switch Series and ArubaOS-CX are...
NetApp expands Microsoft hybrid cloud collaboration
NetApp expands Microsoft hybrid cloud collaborationNetApp plans to expand its strategic alliance with Microsoft to help enterprises accelerate digital transformation for hybrid cloud.Customers are evolving their data centres to integrate hybrid cloud delivery models...
Netflix premium content with LG 4K OLED TV
Consumers who purchase a LG Electronics (LG) 4K OLED TV (2017 models) will receive 3 months of Netflix included in an exclusive promotion. LG's full 2017 line-up of 4K OLED and SUPER UHD TVs provide an excellent Netflix streaming experience, with HDR compatibility and...
Is language a form of exclusion?
Teryl Schroenn,CEO of Accsys, talks about a little-understood aspect of workplace bullying The biblical story of the Tower of Babel has always fascinated me. Not least because I have never been good at languages, having struggled with both Afrikaans and Latin at...
How software developers can accelerate career growth
Few could argue that the corporate environment has become an ultra-competitive, high-pressure world. Across industries and within businesses of all sizes, both leaders and employees have to constantly fight for their positions - and be persistent with their ambitions....
Intelsat opens office in Nairobi
Intelsat has opened a new sales office in Nairobi, Kenya, to enhance its responsiveness to communications services and media customers in the East Africa region. The new office will be managed by industry veteran, Lawrence Mungai. Mungai brings a wealth of industry...
Self-service for Signature guests
Signature Lux has become the first hotel in South Africa to implement self-service check-in and in-room technology from Ariane and iRiS. Ariane Systems, the world leader in self-service check-in/out technology for the hospitality industry, available in South Africa...
Junior DBA Specialist (MariaDB) – Western Cape Cape Town
Responsible for Database Installation, Creation, Migration and upgradesResponsible for ensuring database backups and restores which include testing and validationMonitor and tune database performanceEnsuring that storage and archiving procedures are functioning...
ASP.NET Mobile/Android Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our client is actively seeking a talented Mobile/Android Developer for a hybrid position based in Cape Town. If you have a passion for ASP.NET and mobile Android development, this could be a great fit for you! Key Requirements 6+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/...
BI Consultant at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...
Full Stack Java Developer
Join a Titan in the automotive industry who are on the hunt for a Senior Fullstack Java Developer. Work in dynamic teams with the latest in technology on a fantastic Hybrid model and the opportunity to travel internationally. Essential Skills Requirements: AWS ALB,...
Power BI Developer
We are looking for an experienced Power BI Developer with the following skills: Must Have: Can engage with Business PeopleExperience in: Power BI Platform Management, Visualisation, DAX and Tabular ModelsSelf motivatedSQLAdvantage: Data BricksAzure Data FactorySAP...
Junior C# Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
Database architecture and design. Write code. Create and design user interfaces. Debug and maintain client programs.Minimum Requirements:Requirements:Education: Matric and related IT qualification.Skills required: C#, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML 5, CSS, SQL with MS SQL...
Senior K2 Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
This is a 6 Month Contract . KEY OUTPUTS Interpret, specify and provide solutions to business and information needs in respect of system developmentProduce functional and/or technical specifications based on determined User needsUse industry standard techniques and...
Robot Programmer – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Position duties:Programming of new articlesMonitor and maintain daily Quality levelsDaily optimisation of painting programsMaintaining Application Equipment (Preventative Maintenance)Continuous improvements of operationsOrganise and Coordinate MaintenanceAttend to...
Data Engineer
Hire Resolve is seeking a talented Data Engineer on behalf of our client, a leading provider of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team that specializes in developing innovative CRM systems,...
Ruby on Rails Developer (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A growing FinTech company is looking for a Ruby on Rails Developer with a strong sense of visual aesthetics and coding skills to join their mission to revolutionize mobile banking. This role requires a self-driven individual who can thrive in a global team...
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