SA young scientists earn Medals of Honour in Mexico
Research projects by two local young scientists earned Medals of Honour, while ranking in the top 10 among the 45 international learners who presented at the ExpoCiencias Nacional Tabasco 2024 competition held in Mexico. The projects that earned international...
AI trends to watch in 2025
Intentional or not, everyone is already using AI. Whether it’s to help prompt ideas and trigger thoughts or to simply navigate mundane day-to-day administrative tasks, AI has a utility for everyone. This natural adoption of AI over the last few years has opened new...
Foldable phones only bright spot in declining smartphone market
International Data Corporation (IDC) expects worldwide shipments of foldable phones, including flip and fold form factors, to reach 21,4-million units in 2023 - an increase of more than 50% over the 14,2-million units shipped in 2022. An updated IDC forecast projects...
Agile retailers the winners as Easter sales growth slows
South African retailers are forecast to ring up additional retail sales value of R908-million for the 2023 Easter season - down from the R923-million in extra sales they generated over the same period in 2022. However, forecasts also reveal strong revenue generation...
C-suite execs unfamiliar with basic cybersecurity terms
Many business executives prefer not to admit a lack of understanding when discussing cybersecurity issues, according to a recent Kaspersky study, which also revealed that up to a third of top managers in South Africa are unfamiliar with such terms as DDoS, botnets, or...
The e-mobility innovators unlocking access to the motorcycle market
Electric motorcycles are set to be a dominant force in sub-Saharan Africa's sustainable mobility transformation, but continued investment in start-ups tackling barriers across the value chain will be critical to maximise the full potential. This is according to a...
New CEO for Seacom
Alpheus Mangale has been appointed at group CEO of Seacom, effective 1 April 2023. Mangale has more than 25 years' experience across the enterprise, telecoms, financial services and technology markets across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He will work alongside...
How African CEOs are navigating workplace challenges
The African continent is a hub of economic activity with a growing business sector that is increasingly becoming globally competitive, according to PwC Africa's newly-released Africa Business Agenda: Workforce Perspective 2023. When it comes to the continent's growing...
New supply chain attack hits phone app
A new supply chain attack, possibly by a nation-state threat actor, is targeting the 3CX desktop application. Mat Gangwe, vice-president: managed threat response, at Sophos, explains that 3CX is a widely used, legitimate business phone system used worldwide. "The...
Digital competency gap disrupts progress
A lack of digital skills in senior finance leaders will drive half of unwanted staff turnover by 2026, according to Gartner. Chief financial officers (CFOs) will need to accelerate their digital knowledge and better engage with digital-savvy staff to mitigate turnover...
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Carbon tax is no silver bullet
Reducing greenhouse gases is a commitment under the Paris Agreement, but the proposed carbon tax will not yield the desired results on its own. The delay in implementing the proposed legislation provides a great opportunity to come up with a better solution. Ettiene...
Trend Micro TippingPoint adds machine learning
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Redstor enhances business continuity at Bidvest Steiner
Redstor's cloud backup and disaster recovery services are giving Bidvest Steiner the peace of mind that its business continuity needs are taken care of in the event of a data loss. Health and hygiene services provider Bidvest Steiner has been using Redstor backup and...
Managing organisational knowledge to be agile
Today's workplace is very dynamic, requiring companies to up their knowledge management game in order to drive efficiency, productivity and compete effectively within their respective markets, writes Lionel Moyal, office business group lead at Microsoft South Africa....
Kaspersky Lab debuts Kaspersky Operating System
KasperskyOS is a specialised operating system designed for embedded systems with strict cybersecurity requirements. By design, KasperskyOS significantly reduces the chances of undocumented functionality and thus mitigates the risk of cyberattacks. A massive...
Lesotho insurer digitises business with SilverBridge
Cirrus, a subsidiary of the SilverBridge Group, has completed a digitisation project for the Lesotho National Life Assurance Company (LNLAC), a member of the Regent Group of companies. This has seen the scanning of 1.7 million documents to improve business processes...
Authenticity, individualism vital for service delivery
Brand reputation relies heavily on exemplary service delivery and getting this right rests on having a deep understanding of what customers want out of an interaction with employees. Trust and loyalty levels are diminishing globally and consumers no-longer want to be...
Infotech announces Urbanise acquisition
Infotech's acquisition deal with Urbanise, a provider of IoT (Internet of Things) and service delivery platform for buildings, is going ahead. Urbanise is an ASX-listed global creator of a cloud-based platform for delivering building services, with offices in...
Dell EMC launch integrated partner programme
Dell EMC has announced the official launch of the integrated Dell EMC Partner Programme, built from the ground up while preserving the best of two world-class legacy programs. The programme establishes one extraordinary new program that addresses the needs of partners...
Automation Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Very good experience in Jmeter on large projectsWork closely with Quality Assurance Leads, Business Analysts, Developers, Architects, Product Owner and other Stakeholders to acquire the performance testing requirements.Analyse and Prepare Test plan for Performance or...
Technical Specialist – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
The Technical Specialist will have experience of interacting with clients' technical teams, internal software development teams and networking teams. This person will be an integral team member in the on-going support of products and services provided to our...
BI Consultant (Junior) 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...
Junior DBA Specialist (MariaDB)
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
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/...
Senior Database Administrator at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
JOB PURPOSE To design, maintain and optimise FIC's databases and its data to meet the business requirements while ensuring the security, compliance, and availability of data to the FIC's operations.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: • Requirements gathering - through engagement...
Full-Stack Developer – Gauteng Roodepoort
We are seeking a talented Senior Full-Stack Developer with expertise in C# .NET, BI Development, and CRM Dynamics 365 to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Full-Stack Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications...
Junior C# Developer
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
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Robot Programmer
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...
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