Meta cans third-party fact checking
Meta plans to end its third-party fact-checking programme, replacing it with Community Notes by contributing platform users. This is the word from Joel Kaplan, chief global affairs officer at Meta, who says the systems to manage or gatekeep content have become...
Blockchain set for meteoric growth
Few industries can match the explosive growth of the tech market. From artificial intelligence and semiconductors to robotics, cloud computing, and IoT, these sectors are all poised for impressive expansion in the coming years. However, none can rival blockchain, the...
CEOs cite AI as top disruptive technology
A recent survey of CEOs and senior executives by Gartner has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) was the top technology that CEOs believe will significantly impact their industry over the next three years, cited by 21% of survey respondents. "Generative AI will...
Reimagining Meta’s infrastructure for the AI age
With its AI compute needs set to grow dramatically, Meta has announced custom chips for running AI models and video, a new AI-optimised data centre design, and phase 2 of its 16 000 GPU supercomputer for AI research. Santosh Janardhan, head of infrastructure at Meta,...
Tech giants advancing in generative AI with multi-faceted approach
As the global appetite for generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) reaches unprecedented levels, technology behemoths such as Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Amazon are not merely allocating substantial resources to develop novel GenAI models - they are also actively...
Chinese AI market to top $26bn by 2026
The popularity of generative artificial intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT has once again set off a wave of AI in the IT industry. Zhenshan Zhong, vice-president of IDC China, says 2023 is expected to be the most exciting year in the world of AI, and the...
ITU targets $100bn to accelerate global digitalisation
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has issued a global appeal looking to increase the value of pledges for digitalising the world from the current $30-billion to $100-billion by 2026. The appeal by the United Nations specialised agency for information and...
SA a magnet for fake luxury items … avoid being fooled
Just as you thought it was safe to slip your feet into your favourite Gucci loafers, check your various credit and loyalty cards in your Louis Vuitton wallet, and venture out to your favourite bistro for an espresso or cappuccino ... it might be time to check them...
Market for battery management systems set to soar
The global battery management system market is expected to reach $31,27-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 23,4% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. The rising adoption of battery management systems (BMS) in applications such as...
Investing in safe surgery could cut costs and save lives in developing nations
Investing in developing systems of safe surgery to reduce Surgical Site Infection (SSI) will help to reduce the financial burden on health services in low- and middle-Income countries (LMIC), according to a new study. Analysing inpatient resource use in India, Ghana,...
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Gemato offers biometrics, machine learning
Gemalto is launching the Gemalto Assurance Hub, a new approach to fraud prevention in online banking. Powered by machine learning, it analyses the profile and the behavior of customers in real time. The platform only activates additional authentication measures when...
WebAfrica launches LTE at Home
Webafrica has launched its new LTE at Home internet access service. "LTE at Home is all about hassle-free affordable high speed internet. It's a router and a SIM card. No network cables, no phone lines. We send you a router, you plug it in, insert the SIM card and off...
Procurement vetting pitfalls to avoid
Mistakes in business come with the territory but those made in procurement ought to be considered among the most detrimental to the success of an operation. Common procurement related risks include supplier issues such as delivery delays, increases in demand, quality...
Sage launches payroll, invoicing in Nigeria
Sage One Payroll and Sage One Invoicing are available in Nigeria. Sage One Payroll seamlessly integrates with Sage One Accounting, offering a complete business solution for start-up and small businesses. Sage One Invoicing is an entry-level version of Sage One...
Shadow IT: cause for concern or business enabler?
Shadow IT is not a new concept. It emerged as a result of employee frustration from IT departments' often rigid rules and inflexible standards. These issues impacted IT's speed to deliver services and meet employee requirements. Unfortunately, while Shadow IT may...
HP debuts pocket-sized printer
HP has launched the HP Sprocket Photo Printer, a pocket-size printer that allows users to print photos from a smartphone or tablet just about anywhere. HP Sprocket is available at a recommended retail price of R1 999.00. "HP Sprocket is portable and small enough to...
Rise of the machines
Vian Chinner, CEO of Xineoh,, discusses how AI is changing the world as we know it. Imagine a world ruled by robots, where artificial intelligence is used to wield commercial influence and drive our daily decisions. Imagine if your every move was predictable, your...
Technology can increase profitability for law firms
According to a national survey of law firms and legal professionals by LexisNexis and the Law Society of South Africa, around 92% of respondents believe that improved use of technology is a priority for the growth of their businesses. Two technologies, in particular,...
Kenya anticipates strong growth ahead of election
As Kenya prepares for its general elections in August, the government has outlined its fiscal strategy with further growth expected in the economy and several changes to tax laws established to support budgetary considerations. Africa-focused Human Capital Management...
InfiNet Wireless launches beamforming base station sector
InfiNet Wireless has introduced the new R5000-Qmxb base station sector to its InfiMAN 2x2 point-to-multipoint family of solutions. With an integrated beamforming antenna to focus the antenna radiation pattern, the R5000-Qmxb allows for superior interference immunity...
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Flutter Developer – Gauteng Centurion
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We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Java and Angular Developer to join our development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Java back-end development and Angular front-end development, with a strong understanding of full-stack development...
Java Developer – Gauteng Menlyn
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Enhance team effectiveness Facilitate, teach and coach team practices Implement Agile values and principles Coordinate with other teams in the programme Ensure team engagement for efficiency Remove impediments Facilitate daily meetings, backlog refinement, sprint...
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We are looking for a Senior Android Developer to join our mobile development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Android application development and a strong understanding of mobile architecture and design. You will be responsible for the...
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The Systems Engineer: Microsoft Cloud Services is responsible for ensuring the stable operation of the IT server infrastructure across the entire organisation in order to maintain high levels of availability and security. The role is responsible for the...
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