AI misinformation is accelerating Africa’s risk landscape

As misinformation, cybercrime, health emergencies, civil unrest, extreme weather and infrastructure disruption become progressively interconnected across Africa, organisations are under growing pressure to distinguish fact from fiction before uncertainty escalates...

Business leaders bet big on robots, but few are ready

Robotics is no longer a bet on the future - it's a plan for the next five years – but according to new research from Intel, most organisations are moving faster than their operating models can support. The new study – The Robotics Readiness Gap - finds a stark...

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...

Economic transactions track lower in September

The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), which measures the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica at seasonally adjusted real prices, softened somewhat in September. However, increasing optimism, along with the positive...

SA farmers need a new approach for food security

South African agribusiness is at a crossroads and, after decades of rising farm production, South Africa is still a hungry nation - with constant pressure on food security. The only way to address these food security challenges is through increased farm production...

Elon Musk sticks to his guns on $8 blue tick fee

Elon Musk, the new owner is sticking to his guns that users pay an $8 fee to have a blue tick that verifies their account. This is according to Musk in tweets, rather than an official stance by the company. But insiders reveal that developers have been told to...

Watch Pat Gelsinger and Linus Torvalds talk open source

At Intel Innovation 2022, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger sat down with Linus Torvalds, the “godfather of open source” who created the Linux operating system. Their wide-ranging conversation covered the beginning of Linux, Torvalds’ advice for Intel and why he chose a penguin...

Make your voice heard in the Channelwise Awards survey

Voting in the Channelwise Awards survey has been extended to midnight on 11 November. The Channelwise Awards give the nation’s resellers the opportunity to vote for the vendors and distributors they feel went the extra mile for them during the past year. The survey...

Top future programmers shine at 2022 Programming Olympiad

The South African Computer Olympiad (SACO) and the Institute of information Technology Professionals (IITPSA) have announced the winners for the 2022 national Programming Olympiad, a challenge for high school learners who can use a computer programming language. The...

Time to transition to renewables is now

In 2021, myriad countries around the globe made efforts to jump start their economies after being considerably impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. As part of these efforts, countries prioritised the use of fossil fuels. However, amid geopolitical disruptions and...

Interconnected geopolitical challenges dominate risk agenda

The interconnected challenges of global security partnerships, financial integration, supply chain resilience, and migration are no longer simmering in the background. They are now top of the agenda and will likely continue to stay there in the year ahead, according...

How to boost the performance of African tech startups

Understanding the key drivers that turn an entrepreneurial mindset and innovative ideas into high-performing businesses could hold the key to reducing the 95% first-year failure rate of African tech startups and unlocking their potential to boost economic growth and...

Stormy weather? Scientist sharpens forecasts with AI

A perpetual shower of random raindrops falls inside a three-foot metal ring Dale Durran erected outside his front door (featured picture). It’s a symbol of his passion for finding order in the seeming chaos of the planet’s weather. A part-time sculptor and full-time...

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Avaya offers SMEs hybrid cloud

Avaya has announced its first complete, multichannel unified communications and contact centre cloud offers targeted for the midmarket. Avaya Midmarket Cloud solutions are two flexible deployment options, enabling Avaya channel partners to seamlessly evolve midsize...

Volunteer programmes are good for business

A happy and engaged employee equals good business for the company they work for. Research indicates that companies with high levels of employee engagement enjoy a significant increase in productivity and general well-being, which leads to increased profitability and...

New Year resolutions to protect your data

With the holidays officially behind us, everyone is back at work and companies are in full swing again. Unfortunately, they're not the only ones. Would-be hackers are looking ahead to another lucrative year of cybercrime. 2015 was a 'successful' year for cyber...

Sophos boosts enterprise mobility management

Sophos has announced the availability of Sophos Mobile Control 6.0, which now includes Sophos Secure Email, a container solution that isolates and secures business data from personal information on devices. Sophos Mobile Control 6.0 also enhances data protection...

PayGate offers cash-based payment solution

Payment service provider, PayGate has entered into a partnership with Trans Africa Solutions, an African secure payment solutions company, whose patented Smart Code product, SCode allows barcoded invoices to be settled in cash at retailers and Post Offices throughout...

Warehouse-in-a-box for Côte d’Ivoire

Imperial Logistics group company Resolve, through its division Resolve Capacity, has completed its latest Warehouse-in-a-Box in Abidjan, the capital of Côte d'Ivoire. The contract was awarded in July 2014 to Imperial Health Sciences, for which Resolve Capacity is a...

Brands Africa manages its warehouse in the cloud

Brands Africa has chosen Cquential's warehouse management solution (WMS) to run its extensive warehouse facility. Brands Africa is a leading distributor of FMCG products to the Central African Region. Based in Zimbabwe, the company boasts many years' experience of...

Endpoint is a security blind spot

With all the attention on protecting company networks and data against threats from the net, the endpoint is becoming the new security blind spot. Companies need to pay closer attention to the security status of the endpoints in their ecosystem and watch what their...

The case for virtualised cloud-based SBCs

Enterprises that build a private cloud to house applications, including unified communications (UC) infrastructure, and service providers that deploy software-based session border controllers (SBCs) in data centres are looking more intensely at going the...

Malware as a service hits 400 000

Kaspersky Lab's Global Research and Analysis Team has published extensive research on the Adwind Remote Access Tool (RAT),  a cross-platform, multifunctional malware program also known as AlienSpy, Frutas, Unrecom, Sockrat, JSocket and jRat, and which is distributed...

Software Developer – Java / Spring Boot at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....

AWS Specialist – Gauteng Bryanston

Our client is looking for a AWS Monitoring Administrator. They are based in Bryanston and offer a hybrid work model. Top requirements: SysOps certificationUsage ReportsUser statisticsTertiary Qualification Preferred4 - 5 Years ExperienceApply now for more...

Web & Digital presence Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg

Web and Digital Presence ManagerJohannesburg5-month contract - rate negotiable Is this you?Are you a dynamic digital marketing expert with a strong background in managing online presences? Do you thrive in creating and implementing strategies that elevate a brand's...

Frontend Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Frontend Developer with expertise in GSAP or Framer Motion to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate must possess a strong command of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The successful applicant will be responsible for creating...

Business Analyst

Our client is looking for a skilled and passionate Business Analyst to join their team. Requirements: Relevant Diploma / Degree3+ years' experience in a similar positionExperience with the SDLCResponsibilities Gather, interpret, and use complex data to develop...

First Line Technical Support – Azure

First Line Techical Support - Azure PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS ONLY SUITABLE FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAS EXPERIENCE IN SUPPORTING CUSTOMERS IN O365 AND AZURE. YOU NEED TO RESIDE IN THE WESTERN CAPE. Our client is a dynamic company that combines centres of excellence...

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Innovate with .NET: Shape the Future of Insurance Technology Are you passionate about cutting-edge software development? Do you thrive on creating elegant solutions to complex problems? Join our dynamic team and help revolutionize the insurance industry through...

Senior Software Developer

Hire Resolve is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Developer to join our client's team in Australia, while remaining based in South Africa. As a Senior Software Developer, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and...

Business Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Westville

Our client is looking for a skilled and passionate Business Analyst to join their team. Requirements: Relevant Diploma / Degree3+ years' experience in a similar positionExperience with the SDLCResponsibilities Gather, interpret, and use complex data to develop...

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