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...

Paratus completes East-West Africa fibre route

Paratus Group has completed its East-West Africa fibre route, offering a fast and resilient link to anywhere in the world from anywhere in the southern African region. The Paratus East-West route, the first coast-to-coast terrestrial route using Paratus built fibre...

AI plays a role in protecting biodiversity

AI and biodiversity both thrive on complexity. For AI, massive amounts of data fuel machine learning models, helping them to recognise patterns, make predictions and solve problems. In most cases, the richer and more diverse the data, the smarter and more adaptive AI...

ESG a strategic long-term priority despite Black Swan events

Despite recent Black Swan' events such as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the pandemic and trade disputes, GlobalData analysis finds that Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) remains a long-term strategic priority for tech service providers to enterprises....

These are the titles for 2023 esports championships

Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) has determined the esports titles for 2023, following a selection process through which all esports titles are selected for use at Provincial and National Championships. The process takes into account those titles which are used at...

The future is bright for high-performance, adaptive computing

AMD chair and CEO Dr Lisa Su has detailed the significant role high-performance and adaptive computing plays in creating solutions to the world’s most important challenges. During her live keynote, Dr Su showcased next-generation AMD leadership products redefining...

Nvidia reveals gaming, creator, robotics, auto innovations

Powerful new GeForce RTX GPUs, a new generation of hyper-efficient laptops and new Omniverse capabilities and partnerships across the automotive industry were highlights of an Nivdia address ahead of this week’s CES trade show in Las Vegas. “AI will define the future...

LG shares vision for the future

LG Electronics CEO William Cho has shared the company's continuous efforts to create innovation for a better life and ensure a sustainable future for all. Affirming the company's commitment to take on new challenges despite any uncertainties, Cho opened its pre-CES...

HP debuts hybrid and gaming experiences

At CES 2023, HP Inc is announcing new products and solutions designed to recharge hybrid experiences so people can thrive in today's digital world. “Hybrid provides us with greater flexibility and freedom in our personal lives, but brings its own set of challenges for...

Lenovo aims to power hybrid working

Ahead of CES 2023, Lenovo unveiled its latest ThinkPad X1 laptops featuring recycled materials, updated Lenovo Commercial Vantage software designed to highlight feature settings that can help improve energy efficiency, and a new Lenovo View application offering...

ASUS Republic of Gamers maxes out performance

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced a wide range of performance-focused products during the For Those Who Dare: Maxed Out virtual launch event for CES 2023. During the event, ROG showcased multiple product premieres, including impressively fast and stunning...

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Self-service HR kiosks generate big benefits

Local HR software vendor, SmartHR, has developed a self-service kiosk that will enable an organisations’ disconnected workforce to update personal information on their company HR systems, apply for leave and log HR service requests. “The SmartKiosk takes the concept...

Sanlam partners with 9th BIT Consulting and XebiaLabs

Sanlam has chosen 9th BIT Consulting as its partner in implementing XebiaLabs' XL Release and XL Deploy. 9th BIT has also be contracted to provide service guide and support the solution on an ongoing basis. This solution, which is a key element of Sanlam’s IT...

Standard Bank enables global payments via smartphones

The latest release to Standard Bank’s smartphone app enables customers to make international payments to individual recipients in almost 200 countries, from the convenience of their Apple or Android smartphones. “This updated functionality represents the ultimate in...

Not that easy to destroy data

Companies must have the necessary contingency plans in the event of a breach to ensure they can protect sensitive data. Xperien has developed secure processes for destroying data from redundant hard drives. The company warns that data must be erased using one of the...

BDO cyber lab to combat crime

As of June 2015, South Africa was one of only 28 countries in the world with a cybersecurity policy in place. Although a heavily criticised policy, it shows that government recognises the dangers of cybercrime. “We are living in an age where information travels...

MasterCard commits to SMME merchant inclusion

MasterCard has set a goal to connect 40-million micro and small merchants to its electronic payments network within five years. This expands on the company’s Universal Financial Access 2020 commitment made last year. To date, financial inclusion has been predominantly...

Sneak peek at new travel platform

Sabre has given travel consultants and suppliers across the airline, hotel, rail, cruise and car rental industries a sneak peek at its new Sabre Red Workspace. The software solution will harness the changes in the industry and provide both retailers and suppliers with...

E-commerce opens up Kenyan opportunities

Kenya’s electronic commerce market is primed for major growth in the next five years as mobile internet performance continues to improve, a proposed national addressing system comes into existence, and people become more comfortable with digital transactions. That’s...

New courier crew offers convenience

Need to get a package across town in a hurry? Time is tight and you’re struggling? Well, now there’s a new courier crew in town. 1Fetch, a new on-demand, same-day, hand-to-hand motorbike delivery service, provides users with speedy, professional and super-efficient...

Delta State tackles land ownership with SA tech

Nigeria’s oil and agricultural producing state Delta State makes a major breakthrough in land title acquisition using new digital signature technology. New, locally-developed, digital signature technology sits behind a major breakthrough for Nigeria’s Delta State...

Software Engineer

We are looking for a Software Engineer based in Durban, Cape Town or Johannesburg to work Hybrid for our client. Key Requirements Degree preferrableMinimum of 3+ years in a Software Engineer PositionTypeScript software developmentPython Deployment and maintenance...

Senior Software Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region

Seeking a senior software developer with a passion for coding and technology in general to join an agile development team. The incumbent will be experienced in working in a team of highly skilled developers, business analysts and testers to produce and release .net...

Full Stack Java Developer – Payments – Gauteng Randburg

Job Title: Full Stack Java Developer - PaymentsLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (12-month contract)Hybrid We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Java Developer with more than 5 years of experience in developing and maintaining payment systems. The ideal...

Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

We are looking for a Software Engineer based in Durban, Cape Town or Johannesburg to work Hybrid for our client. Key Requirements Degree preferrableMinimum of 3+ years in a Software Engineer PositionTypeScript software developmentPython Deployment and maintenance...

Data Administrator

Matric and a related Tertiary IT Qualification2+ years relevant experience in the Banking or similar industry (experience within the Card Personalisation industry an advantage)Full MS OfficeIT knowledgeProgramming skills – PowerBI, Python, MCSEData processingAs...

Business Analyst

The role of the Business Analyst is to ensure the smooth and effective running the Leads Management system, related processes, and integration points with other systems and applications, thus ensuring that leads are made available to intermediaries enhancing the...

Systems Analyst – Payments

Job Title: Systems Analyst - PaymentsLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (12-month contract)Hybrid We are seeking an experienced Systems Analyst with over 5 years of expertise in the payments industry. The successful candidate will play a key role in...

Agile Coach/SAFe Scrum Master

Relevant Degree or higher diploma- Certified Scrum Master (PSM or CSM)- Disciplined Agile Coach (DAC) Certification- 8+ IT and Financial industry experience essential- 4-5 years' experience within an Agile development environment as an Agile Coach in a similar...

Data Administrator – Remote Remote

Matric and a related Tertiary IT Qualification2+ years relevant experience in the Banking or similar industry (experience within the Card Personalisation industry an advantage)Full MS OfficeIT knowledgeProgramming skills – PowerBI, Python, MCSEData processingAs...

Business Analyst – Remote Remote

The role of the Business Analyst is to ensure the smooth and effective running the Leads Management system, related processes, and integration points with other systems and applications, thus ensuring that leads are made available to intermediaries enhancing the...

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