Subdued manufacturing impacts PMI
The Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for February 2025 highlights continued challenges for South Africa's manufacturing sector. The seasonally-adjusted Absa PMI declined slightly by 0.6 points to 44.7 in February, remaining in contractionary territory for the...
Cashless pilot delivers benefits for taxis
Waxd Solution, in partnership with Botransa, has launched its cashless Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) System project in Swartruggens. "Going cashless is a crucial step in modernising our transport system and ensuring the safety of both drivers and commuters,”...
AMD debuts Versal RF Series adaptive SoCs
AMD has announced the expansion of the AMD Versal adaptive system-on-chip (SoC) portfolio with the introduction of the Versal RF Series that includes the industry’s highest compute performance in a single-chip device with integrated direct radio frequency...
Qualcomm Technologies’ IoT strategy opens new opportunities
Everything around us is either already a lot smarter or aiming to join the Internet of Things (IoT) wave. Qualcomm Technologies is positioning itself to be the one to make it a reality, writes Leilani DeLeon, head of IoT marketing at Qualcomm. We are best known for...
New protein cage design advances drug delivery
An international collaboration between researchers at The Centre for Programmable Matter at Durham University (UK) and the Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University (Poland) has resulted in the generation of a novel artificial protein cage that holds...
Platform security gaps threaten the entire lifecycle
Organisations face numerous security challenges across the entire lifecycle of their endpoint devices, leading to vulnerabilities, lost money and even a growing e-waste problem. HP Inc has released a new report highlighting the far-reaching cybersecurity implications...
Conversational AI and its impact on service resolution
By 2028, 30% of Fortune 500 companies will offer service only through a single AI-enabled channel that allows communication through text, image, and sound, according to Gartner. Multichannel service journeys have become increasingly complex and expensive, leading to a...
How AI will transform labour, energy, society
Artificial intelligence (AI) is going to become an integral part of organisation, with a major role to play in transforming a number of sectors. This is according to S&P Global’s latest edition of its proprietary Look Forward research series, which provides a...
New semiconductor boom ahead
The global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) will continue to rise - growing by over 15% in 2025 - according to IDC’S’s latest Worldwide Semiconductor Technology Supply Chain Intelligence report. Major application markets -...
SA young scientists earn Medals of Honour in Mexico
Research projects by two local young scientists earned Medals of Honour, while ranking in the top 10 among the 45 international learners who presented at the ExpoCiencias Nacional Tabasco 2024 competition held in Mexico. The projects that earned international...
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Datacentrix wins Agrimark award
Datacentrix has been recognised as Agrimark's Supplier of the Year for Information Management in 2023. A subsidiary of the KAL Group, Agrimark has served farmers, families and friends for more than 100 years, providing a trusted, one-stop shopping destination for a...
The persistent threat of N-Day vulnerabilities
While zero-day exploits often dominate headlines, N-day exploits, which involve the use of long-standing and known vulnerabilities, may pose a significantly greater security risk to organisations. N-day vulnerabilities offer virtually free-for-all access to bad actors...
How to slash rising electricity costs
Starting from 1 April 2024, prepaid electricity prices have increased by 12,74%, resulting in an average electricity tariff rise from around R1.84 per kWh to approximately R2.07. With households averaging 350kWh per month, South Africans are now expected to pay in the...
ESG and the link to executive compensation
Executive compensation needs to be linked to ESG performance which is driven by the imperative of multistakeholder capitalism and heightened attention to sustainability issues. This is the opinion of Xperien CEO Wale Arewa. There has been a noticeable shift in...
Zebra Technologies launches Sustainability Partner Recognition Programme
Zebra Technologies has launched its Sustainability Partner Recognition Programme to acknowledge channel partners who implement Zebra solutions to achieve sustainable outcomes. The new programme is open to all Zebra PartnerConnect hardware and ISV partners globally....
Saving electricity could be the key to solving the water crisis
Millions of Johannesburg residents face a critical water shortage, raising concerns about the city's long-term water security. While Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda recently unveiled a comprehensive water security strategy, Dr Andrew Dickson, engineering executive at...
AI, IoT are powering disruption in key industries
Separately, artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are already driving significant development in industries like manufacturing and banking, but in tandem, the two technologies present powerful opportunities in a wide range of sectors. IoT,...
Will data centres be able to keep up with future digitalisation?
As we look towards the digital future of 2030 and beyond, the global landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. At Vertiv's recent Accelerate 2.0 event in Durban and Cape Town, Jon Abbott, technologies director and industry advisory for strategic clients in EMEA...
Access to data must be balanced with security in a borderless world
Before the internet, businesses tended to operate in smaller areas and in a very siloed manner. Today, however, there is a global online economy, and the geographical boundaries that limited business operation areas have fallen away. By Ryan Boyes, governance, risk...
Bridging sub-Saharan Africa’s digital divide
Last month, we commemorated national Human Rights Day in South Africa, writes George Barrett, country director: South Africa at the British Council. It gives pause to reflect on the long, hard-fought struggle for freedom and constitutional rights won 30 years ago....
BI & Reporting Analyst (CH1110) – Western Cape Kuils River
Our client, Franchisee for a well-known Fast-food brand, is looking for a BI & Reporting Analyst to join their team.Required Skills:Bachelor's degree or National Diploma (Commerce or IT) from an accredited university or college2+ years' Data mining experience2+...
Commercial Analyst – Western Cape Century City
Reports to: Head of MerchandisingTeam: MerchandisingWork Arrangement: Hybrid (Monday to Thursday in-office, Friday work-from-home)Company OverviewOur client is a leading e-commerce business that curates and optimizes online deals for maximum revenue impact. The...
Systems Analyst (Mobile product) (CH1108)
Our client, in the banking industry, is looking for a System Analyst in their team, supporting their prepaid mobile service that offers airtime, data, minutes, and SMSs. The product is a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) that runs on one of the established...
CNC Programmer
Key Responsibilities CNC Programming & Machining:Program, set, and operate 3- and 4-axis CNC milling machines and CNC lathes using Fanuc controls.Develop and optimize CNC programs using Fusion 360, Mastercam, EdgeCam, or similar CAM software.Troubleshoot and...
Senior Java Developer
Are you a Java expert ready to build high-performance applications? We're looking for a Senior Java Developer skilled in Java EE, Spring Boot, AWS, SOAP/REST APIs, Hibernate, and SQL/Oracle. Join us to drive innovation, collaborate with top talent, and shape the...
Business Systems Analyst
Job description:You will be working as part of an IT delivery team responsible for the development, configuration and support of various IT business systems. If you have a passion for the more technical side of business analysis with a strong focus on systems, you...
Systems Analyst (Mobile product) (CH1108) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client, in the banking industry, is looking for a System Analyst in their team, supporting their prepaid mobile service that offers airtime, data, minutes, and SMSs. The product is a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) that runs on one of the established...
CNC Programmer – Western Cape Maitland
Key Responsibilities CNC Programming & Machining:Program, set, and operate 3- and 4-axis CNC milling machines and CNC lathes using Fanuc controls.Develop and optimize CNC programs using Fusion 360, Mastercam, EdgeCam, or similar CAM software.Troubleshoot and...
Senior Java Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
Are you a Java expert ready to build high-performance applications? We're looking for a Senior Java Developer skilled in Java EE, Spring Boot, AWS, SOAP/REST APIs, Hibernate, and SQL/Oracle. Join us to drive innovation, collaborate with top talent, and shape the...
Business Systems Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Job description:You will be working as part of an IT delivery team responsible for the development, configuration and support of various IT business systems. If you have a passion for the more technical side of business analysis with a strong focus on systems, you...
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