Intel launches Arc B-Series graphics cards
Intel has announced the new Intel Arc B-Series graphics cards (code-named Battlemage). The Intel Arc B580 and B570 GPUs offer best-in-class value for performance at price points that are accessible to most gamers, deliver modern gaming features and are engineered to...
How high school learners are hooked on vaping
A new study led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) has uncovered startling levels of vaping among high school learners in South Africa, with nearly 30% of Grade 12 students reporting active use. the research, involving over 25 000 learners across 52 schools, was...
What are the grey listing implications for SA?
South Africa's grey listing by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has significant implications for its economic growth and global competitiveness, but moves are already being taken to satisfy the FATF. The Webber Wentzel finance team reflects on what comes next....
AMD expands telco products, support
AMD has announced it will be expanding support of its growing 5G partner ecosystem spanning from core to radio access networks (RAN) applications, delivering additional new test capabilities and unveiling new 5G products. The AMD wireless telecom partner ecosystem has...
Absa finances three wind energy projects
Absa acted as a mandated lead arranger and lender for three Red Rocket Energy renewable energy projects which reached financial close on 23 February 2023. The projects comprise of two 140MW wind farms, which will both be located in the Western Cape, and one 84MW wind...
Acer ranks among top female-friendly companies
Acer has been included in Forbes' list of the World's Top Women-Friendly Companies in 2022. Forbes co-operated with the market research institute Statista in conducting an anonymous survey of nearly 85 000 women working in multinational companies around the world. The...
Blue Label Telecoms increases revenue, profits
For the six months ended 30 November 2022, Blue Label Telecoms has reported revenue of R9,8-billion, with an increase in gross profit of 13% to R1,54-billion (2021: R1,36-billion). The core businesses of the Blue Label Group continued to generate further growth in...
Ransomware persisted in 2022 despite improved detection
Although ransomware's share of incidents declined only slightly (4 percentage points) from 2021 to 2022, defenders were more successful detecting and preventing ransomware. Despite this, attackers continued to innovate with the report showing the average time to...
Global AI revenue set to boom
The global artificial intelligence (AI) market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21,4% from $81,3-billion in 2022 to reach $383,3-billion in 2030, according to research organisation GlobalData. The company's latest thematic report,...
Executives frustrated by payment failure rate
LexisNexis Risk Solutions has released the results of its "True Impact of Failed Payments Report" - a snapshot of cross-border payments performance on a global scale. The report assesses insights collected from 400 payment executives representing leading corporations...
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FNB’s KYC Doc Uploader simplifies FICA
To encourage more businesses to comply with the Financial Intelligence Agency Act (FICA), FNB has launched KYC Doc Uploader, that allows non-compliant business owners to conveniently upload outstanding FICA documents online. Business owners that are not yet compliant...
PoPI will require ITAD accreditation
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Computop and PayU brings global e-commerce home
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Campus unrest affects Programming Olympiad
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Digitisation, custom SaaS prove their worth in Africa
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Go paperless safely and legally
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Integr8’s Sussman backs fintech startups
Co-founder of national ICT managed services provider and member of the Business Connexion (BCX) Group Integr8 Robert Sussman has added his support to the Barclays Accelerator Programme. Sussman heads up Integr8, a market leader and South African technology success...
Network operators: where are your MANRS?
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What’s holding you back from the C-suite?
Despite the fact that there is a huge demand for top leaders in South Africa who boast the 'full package', the pool of suitably qualified and experienced executives is relatively small, not least because the leadership skills-set of the future is more expansive than...
VMware, AWS announce new hybrid cloud service
VMware and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced a strategic alliance to build and deliver a seamlessly integrated hybrid cloud offering. Through the partnership customers will be able to leverage a full software-defined data centre (SDDC) with VMware all of which...
Data Architect at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Fixed-term for 12 months Minimum requirements A Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronic/computer engineering, information technology or related field.A minimum of 5 years practical experience in professional software development and engineering, particularly...
Senior UI UX Designer at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
MINIMUM RequirementsBachelor's degree in design or related fields with at least five years' experience working as a UX/UI designer, particularly on large complex projects. Knowledge of and experience in the following are required: A portfolio showcasing all relevant...
Mid-Level Software Developer (Node.js, JavaScript, SQL, Linux) – Western Cape Bellville
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Reporting Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
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System Administrator – Gauteng Midrand
Our client is recruiting for an IT Systems Administrator with technical, hands-on experience. Able to actively engage in and assist with IT projects and Help Desk tickets & efficiently drive progress on tickets, changes, strategic projects, initiatives and key...
2nd Line Server Support Engineer
Cape Town Area. Leading Client in the Technology Industry requires a Senior Server Support Engineer to provide 2nd line support within the server management, end user computing layer and support layer. Assist with escalations from 1st line support engineers Provide...
Agile Master (Senior) 0164 TT
Guiding your team(s) and the organization in its Scrum adoption.Guiding your team(s) and the organization on Agile/Scrum best practices.Implementing Scrum according to the Scrum Guide.Collaborating with Product Owners and colleagues across multiple...
NodeJS_Javascript Developer (LW2856)
Techstack:NodeJS (typescript and Javascript) React and backend development. NoSQL DB (mongo, Redis) Docker, Docker Compose Thorough understanding of Git processes Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) charter....
Software Testers at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
Fixed-term contract for 12 months Minimum Requirements: A Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering, information technology, data science or related fields with at least three years' experience in a professional software QA particularly on large complex...
Divisional IT Manager (Middle Management – Wits ThirdStream)
Additional information:This is a Middle Management positionMain purpose of the job:The Divisional IT Manager will lead a team of IT professionals with various skill sets to help improve and maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools,...
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