Hydrogen engines face narrowing window of adoption
In 2025, Europe’s second-largest truck OEM, MAN Truck & Bus, will deliver 200 hydrogen trucks powered by its in-house H45 hydrogen combustion engine. These trucks will emit less than 1g of CO₂/tonne-km (drastically lower than a comparable diesel), with ranges up...
UCT, MeerKAT unlock the secret of cosmic gravitational waves
The University of Cape Town (UCT), in collaboration with the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) and several international institutions, has made groundbreaking strides in unveiling the mysteries of the universe. Harnessing the extraordinary capabilities...
Use grey listing to drive financial crime prevention
The decision announced by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Friday to add South Africa to the international watch dog's grey list was large expected. In fact, this was the sentiment expressed during a 'Fighting Fraud and financial Crimes - the Road Ahead'...
ExploreAI Academy partners to train 25 000 African data scientists
South African start-up ExploreAI Academy has partnered with international technology training provider ALX to roll out training programmes in data science and data analytics across the continent. The partnership involves training an initial 25 000 African students...
IEC warns of fake chief electoral officer
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is warning the public about the re-emergence of an impostor posing as the chief electoral officer, Sy Mamabolo. The commission first became aware of the impostor in October 2022 and issued a public alert and reported to the...
Google Play, App Store downloads slumped by 2bn in 2022
After years of impressive growth, the global app market saw a downturn in 2022, both in revenue and downloads. According to data presented by CasinosEnLigne.com, the combined number of downloads in Google Play and App Store, the world`s two largest distribution...
Online shopping continues to boom in SA
A newly released study revealed that South Africans' online spending patterns and behaviour continued to grow at a rapid pace in 2022 - despite the country's ongoing recovery from lockdown restrictions and social distancing. The comprehensive results of the Online...
Tech-led innovations drive agriculture revolution
The agriculture industry is facing several pressing concerns, including extreme vulnerability to climate change, labor shortages, inefficient agri-food system, and evolving consumer preferences for transparency and sustainability. In this context, innovations in...
Beware unverified claims of degradable plastics
South Africa generates 2,4-million tons of plastic waste every year, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). This means that every South African contributes about 41kgs of plastic waste per year and about 14% is recycled. The South African Bureau of...
PMI fell sharply in February
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell sharply to 48.8 index points in February from 53.0 in January. This was the first time since September 2022 that the headline index fell below the neutral 50-point mark, pointing to a marked...
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FirstBank increases mobile app security
FirstBank has launched its updated iOS mobile banking application with fingerprint biometrics capability and authentication from Entersekt. FirstBank is Colorado's second largest bank and the third largest privately held bank in the nation. FirstBank has integrated...
Gamification the future of service delivery
The term gamification is the industry's latest buzzword. Used extensively as a marketing term, it has become part of the IT lexicon. These days, gamification is being used to persuade customers to buy more, improve service levels in call centres, and even improve...
Things that threaten the Internet of Things
Understanding the behaviour of hackers and keeping businesses at the forefront of technology is crucial to mitigate cybercrime, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. Things in life are getting more complex. With the growth of smart devices and the...
Data a crucial consideration in cloud migration
The astonishing explosion in data volumes is quickly becoming one of the highest-priority issues for both technology pros and corporate directors alike. Driven by the increasing digitisation of businesses, the rise of the Internet of Things, and the immediacy of...
Best of Black Friday on PriceCheck
Black Friday, the annual retail-shopping bonanza, falls on Friday, 25 November this year, and South Africa's online retailers are looking to harness the growing local interest in what has become global retail's biggest day out. According to Kevin Tucker, founder of...
Are you ready for a cybersecurity single market?
The digital world is the new economy, writes Lizzie Cohen-Laloum, senior vice-president: EMEA sales at F5 Networks. It powers our industries and drives consumerism. Personal and corporate data lies at the heart of this rapidly growing phenomenon. Cloud computing,...
SA retailers must look to renewable energy
In order to fully benefit from the potential of abundant renewable energy in South Africa, companies need to step out of their comfort zones and send clear signals to the markets by committing to an ambitious 100% renewable energy future. This is the resounding...
How to attract and retain Java software developers
When it comes to enterprise applications, Java is consistently a top choice, writes Paul Gray, practice head: delivery management: Java at DVT. Yet finding Java developers can be a massive headache for CIOs as it is one of the most difficult jobs to fill. So the...
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...
Systems and Network Administrator
General Function:Our client is looking to recruit an intelligent Systems and Network Administrator who is capable of independent thought. The ideal candidate will be an excellent multi-tasker, responsible for research, design, development, testing, and documentation,...
Project Manager (Microsoft CRM Dynamics 365) Hybrid contract (TB) – Gauteng Midrand
Manage the program (Client Relationship Management, integration & migrating CRM Dynamics to the Cloud). Plan, direct and co-ordinate the activities of enterprise-wide projects to ensure that project goals are accomplished and to develop project plans specifying...
Junior Utilities Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
The main purpose of the role is to provide support to the Snr Utilities Analyst, by ensuring that utility recoveries are accurate and to take responsibility for billing, and billing queries. The Junior Utilities analyst assists in analysing utility related data,...
Senior Front End Developer at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
12 Months Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering, information technology or related fields with at least five years' experience in building professional web applications, particularly on large, complex technology product/solutions/systems. "Must have at...
Systems and Network Administrator – Remote Remote
General Function:Our client is looking to recruit an intelligent Systems and Network Administrator who is capable of independent thought. The ideal candidate will be an excellent multi-tasker, responsible for research, design, development, testing, and documentation,...
Solutions Architect (4-Month Contract) (JHB Hybrid)
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
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...
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