Improving Africa’s pharmaceutical supply chain
Prosper Africa’s Tech for Trade Alliance (AT4T) is launching its latest pilot in Africa to field test a digital platform intended to bring visibility to Africa’s drug supply chains and creating a more transparent, efficient, and safe commercial market for medications....
Teraco on the march with new data centre expansion
Hot on the heels of it announcing the construction of its own sustainable energy source in the Free State, Teraco, says it is building a new hyperscale data centre with 40 megawatts (MW) of critical power load at its Isando Campus in Ekurhuleni. The data centre,...
Tax breaks for investing in renewable energy
What is believed to be South Africa's first private equity fund which allows green energy investors to qualify for SARS-approved tax deductions has been launched. Section 12B of the Income Tax Act No. 58 of 1962 allows for a tax deduction for certain qualifying assets...
Hardcopy shipments dipped in 2022
Western European shipments of hardcopy peripherals declined 4,1% year over year to 16,7-million units in 2022. Supply chain issues continue to hamper opportunities for most brands, especially in the consumer segment, but it wasn't all doom and gloom, as some saw their...
Study finds brewery wastewater could be turned into bioenergy
As water continues to be a scarce resource globally and the energy crisis strengthens its grip on South Africa, researchers are trying to find environmentally friendly ways of extracting the full benefits of the resources that we already have. A recent study...
Content Services overcome profitability challenges through streamlined workflows
The existence of paper within a business process is typically a road block that slows business processes down. This is the word from Greg Griffith, senior product manager at Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa, who adds that the existence of paper within a...
Big power cuts crash growth outlook
Near-term growth prospects have slumped due to intensified power cuts, according to Absa's first quarter perspective report. The bank has cut its GDP forecast for Q4 22 to -0,5% q/q and also projects a Q1 23 contraction. For 2023 as a whole, the impact of power cuts...
IBM acquires GraphQL server developer
IBM has acquired StepZen, which has developed a GraphQL server that helps developers build GraphQL APIs quickly and with less code. Founded in 2020, StepZen provides an easier way for developers to build GraphQL APIs. The technology takes a declarative programming...
Gas, private sector and free market investments crucial for SA to fix electricity crisis
The voice of the African energy sector, the African Energy Chamber (AEC), says it supports President Cyril Ramaphosa's commitment to address South Africa's electricity crisis, but adds that massive reforms from an investment and policy perspective need to be...
Global tech spend to surpass $4trn in 2023
Global tech spend will grow 4,7% to reach $4,4-trillion in 2023, according to Forrester's Global Tech Forecast, 2022 to 2027. The Middle East and Africa (MEA) and Asia Pacific (APAC) will experience the fastest regional tech spend growth, despite macroeconomic...
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Red Hat, Ericsson to enable open source adoption
Red Hat and Ericsson share a common belief in the power of open source to transform the ICT (information and communications technology) market, and have announced a broad alliance to deliver fully open source and production-ready cloud infrastructure, spanning...
Long live app composition
In light of the rise of the "invisible app" and the increasing importance of user experience within an app, there is much that still needs to be learned about mobile app development in terms of designing, building and deploying really great ones. This is according to...
Developing security-awareness in applications
With the increasing pressure for businesses to deploy applications across their networks at pace, developers are being forced to speed up launch times, potentially leaving their firms open to cyber-attacks, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. In a...
Transnet chooses SBI for optical network training
Success Builders International (SBI) is offering organisations using optical networks, a two-day course on DWDM Optical Networking. The course was held recently in Johannesburg for engineers from Transnet Freight Rail (telecoms department). With optical networks being...
MTN Business hosts Digital Entrepreneur Masterclass
MTN Business is enhancing its support for South Africa's Entrepreneurs, with the launch of its first annual The Digital Entrepreneur Masterclass. The first, The Digital Entrepreneur Masterclass, to be staged in Johannesburg on 27 October, will give entrepreneurs...
Huawei wins Green Initiative Award
Huawei, a leading global ICT solutions provider, and IHS Towers (IHS), the largest mobile telecommunications infrastructure provider in Africa, Europe and the Middle East, were awarded TowerXchange’s 2016 Green Initiative Award at the Middle East & Africa (MEA)...
Artificial intelligence to solve food waste at home
Developers of the EatBy App have incorporated artificial intelligence into their kitchen management and grocery list app to reduce domestic food waste. The latest release of the EatBy App includes a new feature - it automatically suggests how long fruit, veg and...
Canal Walk Gaming Expo coming soon
The buzz for the second Canal Walk Gaming Expo powered by BT Games and Good Hope FM, is gathering momentum as gamers, their supporters, Cosplay artists, children (of all ages), parents, fans, shoppers and even spectators eagerly anticipate the launch of the Expo...
Financial sphere spices it up with gamified learning
From blockchains to mobile wallets and robo advisers, the financial realm is a veritable hotbed of technology innovation and development. Unlike many other large and established sectors (legal, medical, insurance), the financial sphere has proved to be willing to...
No way to beat the breathalyser …
When it comes to breathalysers, there are many misconceptions that exist (and persist) about what these tests can and can't do that have led to the belief that it is possible to beat the breathalyser, writes Rhys Evans, MD of ALCO-Safe. This is something often...
Data Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking an experienced Data Architect/Information Analyst with a strong background in the financial services sector, specifically in banking. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience in data architecture, data analysis, and information management....
C# Team Lead LW
Full Stack Development Leadership:Oversee front-end and back-end development using C#, .NET, and modern frameworks. Ensure high-quality, responsive web applications. (Angular, React or VueJS) API integration Lead a team of Junior & Intermediate DevelopersCloud...
Data Engineer
Hybrid working model opportunity We help our clients understand the rich data we collect from the traditional retail market in South Africa and Africa broadly. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical and mathematical background to help drive value from our...
C# Team Lead LW – Gauteng Pretoria
Full Stack Development Leadership:Oversee front-end and back-end development using C#, .NET, and modern frameworks. Ensure high-quality, responsive web applications. (Angular, React or VueJS) API integration Lead a team of Junior & Intermediate DevelopersCloud...
Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Hybrid working model opportunity We help our clients understand the rich data we collect from the traditional retail market in South Africa and Africa broadly. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical and mathematical background to help drive value from our...
Project Manager (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a highly skilled team of software engineers, front-end developers, and UX/UI designers. They specialise in developing elegant solutions for intricate problems. They prioritise creating a dynamic and nurturing environment that empowers...
Jnr JavaScript/TypeScript Developer (Stellenbosch Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious Jnr JavaScript/TypeScript Developer is sought by a provider of cutting-edge Custom Workflow Apps to join its team working on a variety of projects and solving complex challenges. Your role will entail designing,...
LINUX Systems Engineer & Developer – Gauteng Centurion
Join a company that will offer significant advantages in terms of experience gained, particularly in the field of cybersecurity and secure communications. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, which is deployed across 15 countries. This...
Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
As a business analyst you serve as a liaison among stakeholders. The incumbent is required to analyze underlying business needs (from what is being requested) and recommend solutions that enable the organization to achieve its goals via the use of technology or...
Senior PowerApps Developer – Gauteng Rosebank
Join an esteemed global leader in the mining sector, renowned for its pioneering technologies and unwavering commitment to sustainable practices. We are currently seeking a seasoned Senior Power Apps Developer to spearhead our data visualization initiatives at our...
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