MTN debuts biodegradable SIM cards
MTN South Africa has launched eco-friendly biodegradable SIM cards. Keabetswe Mabe, GM: sustainability and B-BBEE at MTN SA, says: "As a company deeply rooted in South Africa, we are acutely aware of the environmental challenges our planet faces as well as the...
How Intel used AI to improve the Paris Olympics experience
As the Official Worldwide AI Platform Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, Intel implemented an artificial intelligence (AI) platform technology to improve the experience for fans, organisers, athletes and viewers worldwide. With 9,5-million tickets...
Most people care about protecting their gadgets
A new Kaspersky survey exploring the use of smart home devices and attitudes toward their security reveals more than half (68%) of consumers surveyed in South Africa who own this equipment feel responsible for its cybersecurity. Millennials aged 25-34 care most about...
MTN expects to post increased earnings
MTN has issued a trading statement for the year ended 31 December 2022, alerting shareholders to substantial changes from the previous year. The group expects to report an increase in earnings per share (EPS) of between 35% and 45% (or 267 cents to 343 cents). The EPS...
What Spotify playlists tell us about the national mood
For many South Africans, 2023 New Year's resolutions may already be a thing of the past. But new Spotify data shows the prevailing moods of the playlists South Africans are making, revealing a little bit about how 2023 is shaping up so far. Using playlists which have...
Cisco adds inclusivity to skills development
Cisco has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Department of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) outlining key areas of cooperation for the development of skilled South Africans to participate in the digital economy. Francine Katsoudas,...
Google opens applications for Black Founders Fund
Google has announced that applications for the third cohort of Black Founders Fund for Startup opened in Africa and Euroupe in line with its commitment to digital transformation and support to black-founded startups. This year, Google has committed $4-million to...
WhatsApp the favourite social media platform
While WhatsApp may differ in certain aspects from other social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, the cross-platform has more than 2-billion monthly active users worldwide and ranks high among social media users. According to data presented by...
Bitcoin has facilitated $100trn of value since inception
Research conducted by BitcoinCasinos.com reveals the value of all-time Bitcoin transactions is about $100-trillion. Despite the dismal market performance in 2022, BTC miners kept validating transactions on the blockchain, generating $10-billion in revenue. Edith...
An expected rise in strikes, riots and protests will test business resilience
Anger over growing social inequality and the cost-of-living, foundering faith in governments and institutions and increasingly polarised politics, together with a rise in activism and environmental concerns, are the main factors expected to fuel ongoing incidences of...
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Unpacking globalisation myths: are we in a ‘borderless world’?
Professor Bart Smit, associate professor at Unisa's Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL), questions whether markets and production are really as global as we like to think. The widely accepted definition of globalisation has to do with the process of becoming...
ALE Enterprise Cloud boosts adoption
ALE, operating under the Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise brand, is making it easier for its business partners to help customers adopt enterprise communications services in the cloud. The latest release of its Alcatel-Lucent OpenTouch Enterprise Cloud (OTEC) 2.2 solution...
Digital transformation – keeping pace with progress
A technological revolution of unsurpassed dimensions, digital transformation is taking place at breakneck speed and is radically changing the face of client interactions. Client expectations are escalating rapidly and moving in new and different directions. This is...
How to solve your storage nightmare
As organisations start to virtualise more of their data centre, they are faced with increasing complexity and latency issues, writes Mark Young, director of systems engineering: EMEA at Tintri. Virtualisation offers huge benefits, with promises of greater IOPS and...
Smart locker could boost chronic healthcare
A South African entrepreneur is preparing to launch an innovative new automated chronic medicine dispensing system in a pilot project for the national Department of Health. "The Technovera Locker system, is a most deserving winner in the Samsung South Africa Launching...
HP’s Spectre 13 debuts in SA
HP Inc has announced the local availability of the new HP Spectre 13. "The HP Spectre 13 will be available in South Africa just in time for the holiday season, retailing from a starting price of R29 999,00 and available mid-November from the HP Store in Sandton, HP...
Africa Innovation Challenge launched
As part of its longstanding commitment to Africa, Johnson & Johnson today announced the launch of the Africa Innovation Challenge, an initiative to support Africa's vibrant and growing innovation ecosystem and to help develop important and locally sustainable...
Imago SA launches new identity
Video conferencing supplier Imago South Africa is launching a new corporate identity and name-change to underline its independent status and commitment to its market. Its new name - SkyGroup Communications and positioning statement "Completely Connected" - is a signal...
Save your company from business rescue
Many small business owners are paying about 18 percentage points more income tax than they need to, according to Renier Nell, the director of accounting and tax firm Innovative Accounting Solutions (IAS). This stems from ignorance of tax law. "Tax is our...
Cell C wins at Ask Afrika Orange Index Awards
Cell C has won two prestigious awards at the Ask Afrika Orange Index annual awards ceremony. The Ask Afrika Orange Index, South Africa's largest and most widely-referenced service excellence benchmark with 15 000 interviews across 33 industries, ranked Cell C ahead of...
Automation Tester
We are growing our Automation Testing team for a new project we're undertaking. You'll contribute to ensuring the quality and stability of software releases by designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts. Expertise in test automation frameworks,...
Programme Administrator at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
12 Months Minimum requirements Minimum National Diploma in IT or a related fieldMinimum of 3 years of experience in program management or a related role.Proficiency in project management software toolsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities...
Software Developer (Flutter / Mobile) – JHB
Hire Resolve is currently seeking a skilled Software Developer specialising in Flutter and mobile applications to join our client's innovative team in Johannesburg. In this role, you will focus on developing and maintaining high-quality mobile applications that...
Solutions Architect (4-Month Contract) (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Bryanston
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Joburg-based Software Solutions Specialist seeks the technical expertise of a Solutions Architect to work on a project for a 4-month Contract role. You will document existing/as-built solution architectures and designs, be responsible for the...
Automation Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are growing our Automation Testing team for a new project we're undertaking. You'll contribute to ensuring the quality and stability of software releases by designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts. Expertise in test automation frameworks,...
Programme Administrator at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
12 Months Minimum requirements Minimum National Diploma in IT or a related fieldMinimum of 3 years of experience in program management or a related role.Proficiency in project management software toolsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities...
Software Developer (Flutter / Mobile) – JHB – Gauteng Johannesburg
Hire Resolve is currently seeking a skilled Software Developer specialising in Flutter and mobile applications to join our client's innovative team in Johannesburg. In this role, you will focus on developing and maintaining high-quality mobile applications that...
Business Data Analyst
Join Our Data Revolution as a Business Data Lead! Are you a data-driven problem solver with a passion for shaping the future of data analytics in business? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your expertise will drive transformation, innovation, and...
Mid-Senior Full Stack Developer – Parktown
We are a leading corporate ridesharing service, delivering highly competitive transportation solutions tailored to meet the needs of businesses. Our focus is on maximizing time and cost efficiencies while ensuring safe, reliable, and seamless transportation for...
Programme Administrator at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
Fixed-term contract for 12 months Minimum requirements Minimum National Diploma in IT or a related fieldMinimum of 3 years of experience in program management or a related role.Proficiency in project management software toolsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple...
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