Carbon capture, storage market set to hit $5,61bn
The global carbon capture and storage market size is expected to reach $5,61-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 7,3% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. This growth is attributed to the presence of favorable government policies...
Webb images show a cold exoplanet 12 light-years away
An international team of astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have directly imaged an exoplanet roughly 12 light-years from Earth. While there were hints that the planet existed, it had not been confirmed until Webb imaged it. The planet is...
Finance leaders plan to achieve touchless close by 2025
A majority (55%) of finance executives polled by Gartner are aiming for a touchless financial close by 2025. "Most finance functions want to close faster, cheaper, and with fewer errors," says Pritika Bhattacharjee, vice-president: research in the Gartner Finance...
Sharks have been around for longer than we thought
The first appearance of shark-like "jawed fish" may have happened about 15-million years earlier than previously thought, according to new evidence. A handful of fossil teeth from a completely new species, uncovered from rock samples found in China, suggest jawed fish...
Employment numbers down from the previous quarter
Stats SA has reveals that total employment decreased by 119 000 jobs, or -1,2% quarter-on-quarter, from 10 067 000 in March 2022 to 9 948 000 in June 2022. This was largely due to decreases in the following industries: community services (-100 000 or -3,4%), business...
ICT infrastructure crucial for African economic growth
Investment in information, communication, and technology (ICT) infrastructure is key for sustained, inclusive economic growth and development in Africa. This is according to a study conducted by Dr Mamello Nchake from the Department of Economics at Stellenbosch...
Consumers plan to cut spending this holiday season
Inflation is a top concern for consumers this year, prompting almost half to do their holiday shopping early, and many shopping through the year. Twenty-eight percent of consumers are planning to spend less this holiday season and only 10% plan to spend more than...
Africa sees big drop in remote desktop protocols attacks
According to Kaspersky telemetry, the number of brute force attacks against remote desktop protocol (RDP) across Africa has significantly decreased in Q2 2022 by 53% compared to the previous quarter. This downward trajectory could be a result of several reasons. This...
Cybersecurity professionals not confident they are winning
Fewer than 40% of South African security operations (SecOps) professionals are very confident in their ability to adapt to new online threats, with 34% only somewhat confident. While 18% are not confident in their ability to deal with continuously evolving threats,...
On World Tourism Day, hotel cybersecurity is under the spotlight
In a post pandemic world, the latest World Tourism Barometer owned by the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), signifies exceptional optimism for recovery in the immediate term, and a return to pre-pandemic tourism in the years to come. This comes as great relief...
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Econz adds features for facilities, field managers
Econz Wireless has been providing mobile time and attendance solutions across the globe for more than 30 years. Today it offera three solutions that provide a full suite of features entirely suited to facilities managers and field managers. Econz Wireless has been...
SA software developer launches UK business platform
Fresh Projects, an online business platform tailor made for built environment professionals, will be working with the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) in the UK to assist in providing its SME client base with additional benefits. The collaboration...
Landmark 20th free beer session this week
Obsidian Systems' next open source-technology focused networking session or Free Beer Session is scheduled for 12 May. The company says this session, the 20th in the series, is one not to be missed and will feature a strong line up of speakers including internet...
EMC announces Native Hybrid Cloud
EMC has launched the latest addition to its cloud portfolio, Native Hybrid Cloud (NHC), a turnkey platform for cloud-native application development and deployment. NHC enables enterprises to innovate and scale faster. It helps enterprise IT and operations teams to...
DVT smokes SugarCRM software test
Software and solutions specialist DVT has successfully automated a "smoke" test for a client using the popular SugarCRM software solution at its Global Testing Centre (GTC) in Cape Town. As part of the project, DVT was also asked to validate the extraction,...
Vox Telecom simplifies SME telephony
Vox Telecom has launched a bundled PBX and uncapped voice offering that gives small and medium businesses a cost-effective and flexible telephony solution to meet their needs. As part of the bundle, Vox Telecom is offering new customers the use of the PBX for free for...
What social media means for contact centres
The social media landscape has evolved drastically in recent years with the ability to remotely access internet on the go. These advancements have changed how social media is perceived as it is no longer viewed as just a platform for advertising and marketing but...
Time to get serious about leadership ethics
With the debate about ethical leadership (or the lack thereof) in South Africa's public sector continuing to rage - and everyone from stalwarts and chief justices to business leaders commenting on this previously taboo subject - it is an apt time for the country's...
Kenyan companies at cyber-crime risk
With the threat of cyber-crime and insider fraud on the rise, Kenyan companies should be looking towards cloud applications as one means of improving the security of their IT environments. That's the word from Dr Rutendo Hwindingwi, divisional director for Sage East...
Dell takes thin client lead
Dell has confirmed its position as the number one provider of secure thin client solutions, with the latest IDC figures placing Dell as the leading supplier of zero clients and ThinOS solutions for 2015. The results reflect the increasing focus businesses are placing...
Head of SALT Software Engineering
A well-established research business is seeking to appoint a Head of SALT Software EngineeringMain Purpose of job: Lead a team of Software EngineersQualification:PhD(Eng) + 5 years; or MEng/MSc(Eng) + 7 years; or BEng/BSc(Eng) + 9 years, practical experience in the...
Cloud Engineer (AWS /Azure / Terraform) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Embrace a New Chapter Explore Possibilities.We are seeking a well-versedCloud Engineer (AWS / Azure / Terraform) to join our team. Must be proficient in AWS and Terraform and possess expertise in designing, implementing, managing, troubleshooting, and deploying...
Development Team Lead: C# – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Responsibilities/Tasks Implementing code that can be reused on multiple platformsBreaking down complex issues into smaller manageable tasksSupport existing and develop new functionality and componentsUnderstand existing product and domain elements and work with...
Intermediate C# Developer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
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Head of SALT Software Engineering – Western Cape Cape Town
A well-established research business is seeking to appoint a Head of SALT Software EngineeringMain Purpose of job: Lead a team of Software EngineersQualification:PhD(Eng) + 5 years; or MEng/MSc(Eng) + 7 years; or BEng/BSc(Eng) + 9 years, practical experience in the...
Vue.JS Developer
We're looking for a Developer whose main focus will be Vue Development, but who can also add value, and has experience using, Java and Spring Boot. You will have the opportunity to work with team members in South Africa, Ireland and America.Your expertise:Intermediate...
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Project development support.Participate in the investigation and analysis of incidents as and when required.Ensure the documentation management is up to the company requirements.Reporting of near misses, incidents, hazards, and injuries to line manager within the time...
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My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for Test Automation Engineer to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Experience Degree or Diploma in Information Technology or relevant diplomaISTQB Certification3+ years of...
BI Data Analyst I
Role:To support and maintain the data warehouse in line with the data model; metadata repository and to provide business intelligence analysis through performing strategic and operational support.Job ResponsibilitiesStructure data into compliance standards by adhering...
Vue.JS Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
We're looking for a Developer whose main focus will be Vue Development, but who can also add value, and has experience using, Java and Spring Boot. You will have the opportunity to work with team members in South Africa, Ireland and America.Your expertise:Intermediate...
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