ESA’s Moonlight heralds new era in lunar exploration
In a landmark initiative to create a satellite constellation orbiting the moon for communications and navigation services, the European Space Agency (ESA) has launched its Moonlight programme. With over 400 planned lunar missions by space agencies and private...
SA poised to leverage digitisation for economic growth
Kathy Gibson reports – South Africa leads the sub-Sahara Africa region in digitisation, with the highest Internet penetration rates in Africa. As such, it is in a good position to drive economic growth through the use of technology. Google South Africa’s Economic...
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...
Microsoft adds Dynamics 365, Power Platform to SA data centres
Microsoft has now made Dynamics 365 and Power Platform generally available in its enterprise-grade data centres in Johannesburg and Cape Town. The multiple hyperscale data centre locations within South Africa now provide Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and Power...
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Cape Town Science Centre introduces its exhibits through braille
January 2016 marks a milestone for the Cape Town Science Centre (CTSC) in Observatory as they introduce instructional signage in braille on some of their key interactive exhibits in order to enhance the experience for their sight-impaired visitors. This initiative...
Security predictions for 2016
2015 was not the best year for cyber-security. Thomas Fischer, principal threat rfor Digital Guardian, looks at the highest profile hacks of 2015 and how cyber security will evolve in 2016. An increase in Wiper attacks Wiper attacks, which erase files from victim's...
Dell makes waves in open networking
Dell has extended its reach in open networking with the announcement of Operating System 10 (OS10) from Dell Networking. This next-generation networking software is designed to introduce new levels of software flexibility and programmability in large-scale data centre...
What will it take for the bricks and mortar store to survive?
A digital customer experience revolution will rejuvenate bricks-and-mortar retailing, but stores must start on the back foot, writes Pieter Engelbrecht, regional manager: sub-Saharan Africa at Aruba Networks. The retail model of the future will be a radically...
Viber opens up Public Chats in Middle East, Africa
Viber, one of the leading messaging and calling apps with more than 664-million users worldwide, has opened its latest social channel Public Chats' to partners in Africa and the Middle East. Brands, organisations, celebrities, public figures and social influencers...
HDS launches flash solutions for next-gen systems
The emerging wave of next generation applications require that data centres be incredibly responsive, agile, accessible and automated. The only way to keep up with business needs is to adopt a software-defined approach to infrastructure accelerated by flash...
Facebook, Merck join African healthcare initiative
Facebook and Merck are supporting I Care 4 Africa, an initiative between a Silicon Valley=based NGO and a Ghana based incubator to catalyze the current healthcare system in Africa. California-based Hack for Big Choices and Ghana-based, Impact Hub Accra teamed up to...
Africa: lucrative, but not for sissies
Africa, with the highest concentration of high growth and rapidly emerging markets in the world, presents huge potential growth opportunities. But it's not a market for the faint-hearted, says Perry Hutton, regional director: Africa at Fortinet. "Our business started...
The security challenge in 2016
It is a fact that cyber-attacks are growing more sophisticated. Protecting a company's information and data seems to be an arduous and complicated task, and finding trained personnel willing to combat continuing attacks gets more difficult all the time.However, the...
Le Moal is new PayU CEO
Payment services provider PayU has appointed Laurent Le Moal as its new CEO. PayU operates in 16 growth countries and is part of Naspers, the leading global media and Internet group. Laurent Le Moal will lead PayU's strategy and development, building on the company's...
Senior JavaScript Developer – JHB / CPT / PTA – Hybrid – Gauteng Johannesburg
DescriptionHire Resolve is looking for a talented Senior JavaScript Developer to join our client's team in Johannesburg (Hybrid). As a Senior JavaScript Developer, you will play a key role in developing high-quality web applications using JavaScript and related...
AWS Specialist
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
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
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...
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...
Software Developer – Java / Spring Boot at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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....
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...
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