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...

The future of transportation in Africa

At this year’s SingularityU South Africa Summit, Dr Carlo van de Weijer, GM AT Eindhoven AI Systems Institute, shared his vision for how Africa can harness emerging technologies to leapfrog when it comes to transportation and create a more sustainable future. "The...

Rent increases ease as tenants weather financial woes

The majority of residential tenants (83%) remained in good standing – paying their rental on time and in full – in the second quarter of 2024 despite constrained finances, according to the latest TPN Residential Rental Monitor. The fact that most tenants continued to...

Cross-border innovations will drive instant payments

The number of instant payment transactions will increase from 97-billion in 2022 to more than 376-billion by 2027 - growth of 289% - according to a new study from Juniper Research. The company predicts that an increased roll-out of instant cross-border payment schemes...

Cryptocurrencies see biggest drop in market’s history

The number of cryptocurrencies has been constantly growing for almost a decade - hitting an all-time high of over 10 000 in February - but the recent crypto price crash and its subsequent $2-trillion wipeout also caused the biggest drop in the number of cryptos....

Fleet management systems set for strong growth

The number of active fleet management systems deployed in commercial vehicle fleets in North America was 13,7-million in Q4-2021, according to market researcher Berg Insight, and with a CAGR of 13,7%, is expected to reach 26-million by 2026. In Latin America, the...

Average take-home pay recovers in October

For the third consecutive month, the average nominal take-home pay, tracked in the monthly BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), improved in October. However, the number of salaries paid has taken another knock as economic challenges persist. "The average nominal...

Global PC, tablet markets set for further contraction

In a new International Data Corporation (IDC) forecast, the outlook for PCs and tablets continues to get worse. Worldwide PC and tablet shipments are forecast to decline 11,9% in 2022 with volumes shrinking to 456,8-million units, followed by a further decline in...

Ride along with Artemis around the Moon

Cameras on NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft offer views of NASA’s latest adventure around the Moon. Viewers can see up close views of the Moon from external cameras as well as the view from inside the capsule. Orion is the only spacecraft...

How to avoid December business burglaries

As you prepare to go on holiday, criminals prepare to get to work. That's the word from ATG Digital's Ariel Flax, sharing findings from a Distribution Centre Risk Report produced by a prominent logistics company. The report reviews crime risk trends related to...

Advanced 5G.MIL capabilities hosted on flight ready hardware

Lockheed Martin, in collaboration with Intel, has accomplished what it believes to be an industry first by successfully integrating a 5G Core and Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) into Lockheed Martin's 5G.MIL Hybrid Base Station (HBS), providing decisive information...

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Integr8, Extreme, Duxbury launch networking-on-demand

In a ground-breaking move, three leading local IT companies have banded together to launch South Africa's first pay-per-use, fully-managed, corporate networking solution which will be targeted at developing markets throughout Africa. Dubbed EasyLAN, the solution has...

Edwardian Hotels London offers Aspect’s virtual host

Edwardian Hotels London has launched a new 'virtual host' service to its hotel guests, designed by Aspect Software. The artificially intelligent service, called 'Edward', is designed to deliver exceptional experiences for guests who prefer digital brand interaction....

Finalists for the African Banker Awards are …

The shortlist for the 10th edition of the African Banker Awards has been released. This year's shortlist is dominated by some of the larger banking groups from North, East, South and West Africa. The winners will be revealed at a gala dinner during the African Bank...

Gemalto offers audio services over LTE

Gemalto is addressing Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity by bringing high-quality voice capabilities over LTE to industrial applications using single-mode LTE Cat1. At an IoT World pre-event in Santa Clara, the company demonstrated its world-first Cinterion Voice...

Hello Group selected as Start-up Challenge semi-finalist

Hello Paisa, an offering from leading service provider Hello Group has been announced as a semi-finalist in the 2016 African Start-up Challenge hosted by Innotribe. Hello Paisa is a mobile phone based international money transfer service that allows migrants in South...

Total communication protection with Totemo

Communication Genetics has announced the availability of Totemomail and Totemodata, two business-to-business, business-to-consumer and platform-independent solutions designed to protect information on the move, between internal and external sources and between...

Use rejection it to serve you

Every accomplished entrepreneur, success book or business seminar out there can tell you that rejection or failure is part of the process of success and a stepping stone towards achieving your goals. Quinton Douman, MD of 212 Business Consulting, agrees and says that...

KEMP360 streamlines application delivery

KEMP Technologies has announced the release of KEMP360, designed to help customers simplify and streamline application delivery management across all hosting platforms from the data center and private cloud to IaaS, PaaS, hybrid and public clouds, including Microsoft...

Mobile payments have revolutionised business

There are approximately 447,9-million mobile payment users worldwide, a remarkable evolution from coins being introduced in 700 BC, notes in the 10th century and the introduction of Western Union's "credit card" in the 20th century, writes Charles Pittaway, MD of Sage...

EUTELSAT 7B satellite chosen by Liquid Telecom

Eutelsat Communications has announced a multi-year agreement with Liquid Telecom, a leading independent data, voice and IP provider in Africa for multiple transponders on the Eutelsat 7B satellite. Liquid Telecom's award-winning satellite business is growing rapidly,...

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Join a leader in the Consulting Industry who has reputable clients across various industries in the South African landscape!Our client is a leader in providing services such as Cybersecurity and Access Management, Data Storage, Management and Custom Application...

Full Stack C#.Net Developer (PTA) – Gauteng Faerie Glen

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR coding talents are being sought by an Insurance Specialist in Pretoria as their next Full Stack C#.Net Developer to maintain and develop their proprietary in-house software stack. The ideal candidate must have 4-7 years' work experience with the...

Junior Software Developer at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Job Title: Junior Software EngineerLocation: DurbanAbout Us: We are a dynamic and ambitious export trading business with over 50 years of experienceRole Overview: As a Graduate Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects and develop...

BI Developer – Gauteng Sandton

We are seeking a Business Intelligence (BI) Developer who will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining BI solutions that help organizations make informed decisions. You will work on data warehousing, data modeling, and data visualization tools to...

Developer – OpenEdge at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Systems Developer – Remote Remote

Join a leader in the Consulting Industry who has reputable clients across various industries in the South African landscape!Our client is a leader in providing services such as Cybersecurity and Access Management, Data Storage, Management and Custom Application...

Server Engineer

Ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems; develop and implement strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems.Integrate servers, including e-mail, print, and backup servers and their associated software into enterprise systems.Ensure...

BI Analyst at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd

· Analyse financial data to identify trends, patterns, and insights.· Develop and maintain financial reports and dashboards using Business Intelligence (BI) tools.· Ensure data accuracy and integrity in financial reporting.· Work closely with finance teams to...

Front End Developer at Ntice Search

Job Title: Front-End DeveloperLocation: DurbanAbout Us: We are a dynamic and ambitious family-owned export trading business with a strong presence in the international marketRole Overview: We are on the lookout for a skilled and experienced Front-End Developer to join...

Intermediate Data Analyst

Calling all Data Analysts! Our clients require a skilled Intermediate Data Analyst for a fantastic Hybrid role based in the Bryanston Area! Work on high-end projects with a dynamic team and grow exponentially within the industry rocketing your career to success....

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