Hubble solves merger mystery from Milky Way’s early years

Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, grew to its current size in part by consuming smaller galaxies. Now, new data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows definitive evidence of a dwarf galaxy merging with the young Milky Way galaxy in the earliest phases of its...

Crypto assets force tax systems to review their policies

The rapid rise of crypto assets is forcing tax systems to ponder if rules designed for a traditional economy can keep pace with technologies that are redefining how value is created, owned and exchanged, Professor Shaun Parsons has told attendees at a University of...

CEOs want to ramp up their AI spending as FOMO kicks on

AI is exceeding most CEOs’ expectations and their optimism is growing. Cisco’s latest study shows that 67% now worry they’re underinvesting in the technology — up from 57% last year — with nearly two thirds (64%) of those surveyed now seeing AI adoption as mandatory...

Women face higher levels of burnout as stress levels climb

South African employers are facing a growing workforce resilience challenge as new data reveals that women are increasingly bearing the burden of workplace stress, burnout and mental health crises. A comprehensive analysis by Lyra Southern Africa of 67 419 Employee...

Network security still a priority

While artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the technology landscape, CIOs and IT leaders remain focused on enhancing network security and unifying networking, AI, and security into a single, streamlined platform. This is according to Extreme Networks’...

Board practices, structures inadequate to oversee AI

A massive 80% of non-executive directors (NEDs) believe their current board practices and structures are inadequate to oversee AI effectively, according to a new survey from Gartner. However, 91% of NEDs view AI as an opportunity for shareholder value rather than a...

Ukraine energy crisis may push millions into extreme poverty

Soaring energy prices triggered by the Russia-Ukraine conflict could push up to 141-million more people around the globe into extreme poverty, a new study reveals. Households' energy costs for heating, cooling, and mobility have risen sharply, whilst rising energy...

Bolt plans to up African investment

Mobility app Bolt has announced plans to invest €500-million in its operations in Africa over the next two years. The funds will be used to expand Bolt services on the continent and create opportunities for over 300 000 new drivers and couriers to join the platform in...

SA fast-tracks reforms aimed at avoiding FATF greylisting

South Africa awaits the outcome of the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) meeting this week that is intended to determine if the country has done enough to address deficiencies in its current legal framework, as well as the effectiveness of its implementation. If...

European AI market grows steadily despite uncertain economy

Despite the war in Ukraine, inflation, IT budget cuts, and layoffs announced by even the biggest tech companies, International Data Corporation (IDC) estimates that the artificial intelligence (AI) market, including software, hardware, and services, will post a...

Mobile app market to reach $500bn by 2024

Over the past five years, the global app industry has seen revenue and downloads more than double, with mobile apps reaching more peoplee than ever. Last year, app developers grossed $428-billion, with people worldwide making over 235-billion downloads. In 2023,...

Rental and leasing car telematics set for growth

The installed base of telematics devices in the car rental and leasing market in Europe and North America reached 5,6-million in 2021 according to a new market research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight. The uptake of telematics in the industry is believed...

Ethereum development loses momentum

Despite 2022 registering the highest number of new developers in history, only 16% took an interest in the second-largest blockchain. A recent report by TradingPlatforms.com showed that, of the 61 127 new developers in 2022, less than 10 000 are building on the...

Sales function most likely to see budget increases

Chief financial officers (CFOs) who are planning significant shifts in function budgets for 2023 have listed sales, corporate IT and supply chain as the most likely to get increases this year, according to a survey by Gartner. "CFOs remain cautious about their 2023...

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Make complex organisational processes simple

In this day and age, the ability to access and manage information or content digitally is critical to all business processes. Managing that content across the enterprise is even more valuable to ensure a competitive business and support organisation growth, writes...

Digital payments key to unlocking omni-channel retail

Technology today touches nearly every aspect of consumers' buying decisions, from researching which product to buy to paying for it. While this has transformed the retail sales experience compared to just a few years ago, merchants' priorities remain much the same:...

Travelstart deploys Interactive Intelligence solution

Travelstart has begun deploying the Interactive Intelligence PureCloud Engage solution to transform its customer communications. PureCloud Engage is an omnichannel customer engagement cloud solution based on microservice architecture running atop Amazon Web Services....

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Western Digital redesigns iconic hard drives

Western Digital has introduced modern and innovative redesigns of its My Passport, My Passport for Mac, and My Book hard drive lines, which have been highly recognised leading sellers for more than a decade. In partnership with fuseproject, an award-winning industrial...

Brexit will increase regulatory burden on African firms

The recent vote by the United Kingdom (UK) to leave the European Union (EU) has put pressure on global markets. Companies that trade in both the EU and the UK can now expect a new wave of regulations to which they must comply. Brexit is likely to affect trading...

Avoiding network strain during the sports season

After 17 days of intense competition, the Rio Olympics came to a close leaving behind some staggering figures. 11 303 athletes took part in the games, 78 countries won medals and 19 world records were broken, writes Taj Elkhayat, regional vice-president: Middle East,...

Sexual harassment: rights and obligations

While sexual harassment continues to be a common occurrence in the workplace, it is unfortunately also an issue that is not often addressed. And although both men and women can experience sexual harassment in the work environment, it is commonly more women that fall...

T-Systems private cloud meets assurance standard

T-Systems South Africa (TSSA) has undertaken to have its private cloud platform ISAE 3402 audited by reputable audit firm, Deloitte & Touche. T-Systems South Africa understand the strict audit requirements that companies in South Africa can be held too. These...

Obsidian joins Docker in containing Linux value

There is a misperception about the inherent value of containers and the role of this technology in deploying and managing Linux software. While many see containers as being a 'silver bullet' to configuration management, the reality is that these require maintenance -...

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Junior Developer

If you are an academic powerhouse and is looking to join fast-growing team of developers in a tech start-up that is focused on improving lives in Africa through technology, then you have found your dream job!The young, hardworking team values flexibility and output...

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Are you a wizard with data, someone who can conjure insights from seemingly chaotic information? We are seeking a Data Sorcerer to join our magical team of analytics wizards and alchemists. In this role, you'll transform raw data into golden insights, build enchanted...

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Well established industry leader based in the southern suburbs of Cape Town seek an experienced software tester to join their innovative technical team.This highly reputable company operating in the fintech space seek a highly motivated, innovative, self driven person...

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Join our clients at the forefront of the Financial Sector who are on the hunt for a QA Test Analyst! Work with the latest in technology with a dynamic team and enjoy a fantastic permanent, hybrid role based in Menlyn. Required Education and Experience Bachelor's...

ESG Analyst

Hire Resolve is a leading recruitment agency specializing in connecting talented professionals with top companies. We are currently seeking an experienced ESG Analyst to join our client's team.As an ESG Analyst, you will be responsible for conducting research and...

Junior Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

If you are an academic powerhouse and is looking to join fast-growing team of developers in a tech start-up that is focused on improving lives in Africa through technology, then you have found your dream job!The young, hardworking team values flexibility and output...

Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Are you a wizard with data, someone who can conjure insights from seemingly chaotic information? We are seeking a Data Sorcerer to join our magical team of analytics wizards and alchemists. In this role, you'll transform raw data into golden insights, build enchanted...

Software Tester – Western Cape Cape Town

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