Robotics industry set to bounce back
The global demand for robotics has been shifting back and forth over the past few years with the pandemic-driven sales boom followed by stagnation in 2024. However, after a year of stagnant sales, the entire industry is set to witness a significant recovery – with...
As delinquencies grow, lenders look to alternative credit data for help
As visibility into consumer risk provided by traditional credit data shifts, financial institutions worldwide are expanding their use of alternative data throughout the consumer lending journey, according to Lexis Nexis’ inaugural Global Consumer Lending Confidence...
ChatGPT produces malicious emails and code
Check Point Research (CPR) has warned of hackers potentially using OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Codex to execute targeted and efficient cyber-attacks. To demonstrate, CPR used ChatGPT and Codex to produce malicious emails, code and a full infection chain capable of targeting...
Study reveals the true value of elephants
New research examining the services and benefits of elephants has revealed many values are often overlooked when deciding how they should be protected. The collaboration between universities in England and South Africa, including the University of Portsmouth, found...
NASA’s Perseverance rover to begin building Martian sample depot
In the coming days, NASA’s Perseverance rover is expected to begin building the first sample depot on another world. This will mark a crucial milestone in the NASA-ESA (European Space Agency) Mars Sample Return campaign, which aims to bring Mars samples to Earth for...
Climate change played key role in dinosaur success story
Climate change, rather than competition, played a key role in the ascendancy of dinosaurs through the Late Triassic and Early Jurassic periods. According to new research, changes in global climate associated with the Triassic-Jurassic mass extinction – which wiped out...
META sees strong growth for smart home devices
The Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) smart home devices market continues to register significant gains on the back of increasing demand and better supply in the region. That's according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC), with the...
What the future looks like for operations
The top 10 predictions for the Future of Operations from International Data Corporation (IDC) illustrate how the next five years will be transformational for operations as organisations find new and more effective ways to manage, analyse, and collaborate around their...
SASE expected to hit $8bn in 2023
The ongoing need to modernise the network and security architecture for branch offices and hybrid users led to the vigorous 33% revenue growth in the SASE market. A report from Dell’Oro anticipates that enterprises will continue to place a high priority on SASE and...
Microsoft, Viasat to deliver access to underserved communities
Microsoft and Viasat has announced a new partnership to help deliver Internet access to 10-million people around the world, including 5-million in Africa. Viasat is the first satellite partner to work with Microsoft’s Airban Initiative. The two companies will deepen...
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SanDisk mobile storage portfolio expanded
Western Digital has expanded its line of SanDisk-branded mobile storage solutions with the new SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive USB Type-C flash drive. The newest generation drive features a new retractable design, faster speeds and higher capacity, giving consumers the...
Uganda joins Uber’s African network
With the launch of Uber, the innovative technology platform, Kampala joins the list of smart transportation hubs in Africa. Kampala is a growing city in the heart of Uganda, a country with a fast-growing economy. The World Bank forecasts that the Ugandan economy is...
App takes the pain out of medical forms
Local surgeon Dr Neal Goldstein, in collaboration with EPI-USE, a global software company, has developed and launched LogBox, which allows patients to safely capture and share their personal information electronically with medical practitioners and any other...
Tailored protection for ATMs and POS terminals
Kaspersky Lab has announced the availability of Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security, a targeted enterprise-grade solution designed to protect ATMs, point-of-sale systems and point of service machines. Aimed at protecting a diverse variety of Windows-based platforms,...
Prevention better than cure for car jamming
When you park your car and click the remote to lock your doors, you probably don't give the action a second thought. We place a lot of trust in that plastic remote, and criminals know this. Technology is a great tool to enhance our lives, but it can also be used...
Why businesses need a data management strategy
Both the world and the IT industry are changing at a breathtaking speed, with the Internet of Things (IoT) set to further usher in a host of changes, writes Gary de Menezes, country manager of NetApp South Africa. Some of these transformations we can already foresee,...
VMware’s AirWatch sees massive growth
IDC has ranked VMware AirWatch as the largest enterprise mobility management (EMM) vendor in terms of market share for 2015, growing 83,8% from 2014 through 2015. AirWatch had the largest percentage of market share among the top 14 EMM vendors, at 16,5% in 2015,...
Airtel wins Global Telecommunication Business award
Bharti Airtel, in collaboration with Nokia, has won the Global Telecommunication Business (GTB) award for a digital backbone that is driving mobile economy in Africa. Airtel also emerged the winner in Voice over internet Protocol (VoiP) App within the Exceptional...
Eaton appoints new MD for Africa
Power management company Eaton has announced the appointment of Seydou Kane as MD for the Africa region, effective from 1 June 2016. Seydou replaces Shane Kilfoil who will be moving to a global role within Eaton in the US. Seydou will bring a wide-ranging experience...
Standard Bank Incubator partners with Startup Grind
The Standard Bank Incubator has announced a partnership with Startup Grind, a global start-up community powered by Google for Entrepreneurs. Startup Grind is designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. The initiative hosts monthly events in 200 cities and...
Geographic Information System Consultant
GIS Data Management: Collect, process, and analyse geospatial data from various sources, ensuring data accuracy and integrity. GIS Database Maintenance: Develop and maintain GIS databases, ensuring data is up-to-date and accessible. Mapping and Visualisation: Create...
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Direct and manage project execution and development from beginning to end.Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications...
Senior RPG Developer (bank)
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Data Analyst Senior Specialist
To lead the data and analytics (D&A) capability for the organisation which includes the creation and management of data and analytics strategy and execution of related programmes and practices that drive measurable business outcomes. Responsible for establishing,...
Senior Linux Engineer
We are seeking a Senior Linux Engineer who possesses strong analytical skills, in-depth knowledge of Linux systems, and experience with various tools and technologies associated with system administration.What You'll Do:Provide specialist input to business plans and...
Web Developer (Full Stack Python Django Developer)
Web Developer (Full Stack Python Django Developer) - Hybrid position Excellent opportunity with highly reputable financial services firm! About the job:This new vacancy has been created within our client's IT Development team based at their Cape Town office. The role...
Geographic Information System Consultant – Gauteng Centurion
GIS Data Management: Collect, process, and analyse geospatial data from various sources, ensuring data accuracy and integrity. GIS Database Maintenance: Develop and maintain GIS databases, ensuring data is up-to-date and accessible. Mapping and Visualisation: Create...
Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Glen Anil
Direct and manage project execution and development from beginning to end.Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications...
Senior RPG Developer (bank) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Permanent role at a big 4 bank Collaborate with other developers in the design and planning of application code to meet the business users' requirementsEnsure adherence to code standards and the development process, providing assistance to fellow developersPlan and...
Data Analyst Senior Specialist – Gauteng Pretoria North
To lead the data and analytics (D&A) capability for the organisation which includes the creation and management of data and analytics strategy and execution of related programmes and practices that drive measurable business outcomes. Responsible for establishing,...
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