Engie starts construction of second new solar PV power plant
One of the country’s leading independent power producers, Engie, has started construction of the 75 MW Graspan Solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in the Northern Cape. The solar plant will be built and operated by Engie in partnership with Pele Green Energy and is...
AMD launches 5th Gen AMD EPYC CPUs
AMD has announced the availability of the 5th Gen AMD EPYC processors, formerly codenamed “Turin”, designed for enterprise, AI and cloud. Using the “Zen 5” core architecture, compatible with the broadly deployed SP5 platform2 and offering a broad range of core counts...
Consumer breaches decline, but threats to data remain
The newest data from NordVPN's Dark Web Monitor feature shows that the number of breached companies remains high, but the number of users affected by those leaks has decreased 18 times since 2019. However, with the data of nearly two-thirds (62%) of Dark Web Monitor...
Good and bad news for salaries
Despite a host of negative factors that impacted the economy, the average nominal BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI) ticked marginally higher in September 2022. The average nominal South African salary (after deductions), recovered slightly to R15 063 in...
African fintechs attract record investment
Fintech startups in Africa grew 81% in 2021, with South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya emerging as key hubs on the continent. This is according to a Mastercard white paper titled 'The Future of Fintech: Rapid Growth Attracts Smart Capital', which also found that the...
Optical networks the future of connectivity
Kathy Gibson reports - Optical networks have seen huge improvements in cost and capacity over time - with most of that coming with the invention of fibre. Submarine networks are responsible for connecting the planet, says Vladimir Kozlov, CEO and founder of...
Key takeaways from the MTBPS
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana yesterday presented the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS). He addressed Eskom's debt transfer and public wages, but details about Infrastructure Fund and comprehensive social security plan weren't included, according to this...
EOH delivers 92% increase in operating profit
EOH has reported sustained operating profitability during the year ended 31 July 2022 and further deleveraging of its balance sheet. The group has also finalised plans for its upcoming capital raise to optimise its capital structure. Highlights for the year include: *...
Calling all citizen scientists …
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is inviting people across the country to join the Great Southern BioBlitz 2022 (GSB 2022). The event, which will be held from 28 October until end-of-day on 31 October 2022, is an international competition that...
SA science boffin competes in international science fair
A research project by a young scientist that aims to address South Africa's need for more energy-efficient buildings and construction materials will be showcased at this year's Buca International Music, Science, Engineering Energy Fair (IMSEF) in Turkey. Pieter Adrian...
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Why now for big data?
Thore Rabe, vice-president EMC Isilon EMEA, examines what needs to happen for big data to reach a tipping point. For the past five or so years there has been a considerable amount of hype around the 'big data revolution'. However, as any vendor can tell you, many...
Angolan retailer goes smart with payment
Kero, the largest retailer in Angola, is equipping its major stores with Ingenico smart terminals. "The retail sector in Angola is growing exponentially and so is becoming the demand." comments Isabel Capacho, marketing director of Kero. "We are aiming at an...
Help in employing people with disabilities
The South African Human Rights Commission has launched South Africa's first Disability Toolkit, "Promoting the Right to Work of People with Disabilities", a resource for the private sector. The toolkit brings together a large body of information, guidelines,...
The threats facing Africa
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BT-SA Joins the Aruba PartnerEdge Programme
Local systems integrator BT-SA has partnered with Aruba. As a member of Aruba's PartnerEdge Program, which is a global community of qualified solution providers who design, resell, and deliver Aruba's innovative access management, network infrastructure and mobility...
Qlik releases QlikView 12 on second-generation data indexing engine
Qlik has released QlikView 12. The latest version of the Company's widely-adopted QlikView product line, version 12 strengthens Qlik's unique platform approach to visual analytics by bringing QlikView onto the same modern QIX Associative Data Indexing Engine (QIX)...
Microsoft expands Windows 10 galaxy of devices
Microsoft South Africa has pulled the wraps off of its new Lumia 950 and 950 XL smartphones, which take advantage of powerful and versatile hardware to unlock novel Windows 10 experiences. These include fast and secured login with Windows Hello beta for Lumia, as well...
Use social media to boost customer relationships
Social media is redefining how organisations engage with their customers and vice versa. Jennifer Mbesa, HR manager at RDB Consulting, a database and operating systems outsourcing company, says outsourcers need to take advantage of the success and impact of...
Uber launches in Port Elizabeth
Uber has started to test its technology in Port Elizabeth. Alon Lits GM: sub-Saharan Africa at Uber, says: "After month's worth of speculation, we are so excited to be launching in Port Elizabeth with our uberX product. This new service means that you can now enjoy a...
Interactive Intelligence enhances partner programme
Interactive Intelligence Group has launched an enhanced Global Partner Programme. Enhancements include new Systems Integrator and Telco/Carrier Programmes, and an updated Channel Programme all designed to give partners new revenue opportunities - particularly within...
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We are seeking a Solution Architect who will actively provide the technical lead and architecture solutions to have the sales department benefit both the customer and company. The Solution Architect will support the sales team by providing the "technical close“ of the...
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You will play a critical role in migrating our on-Prem workloads to our databases hosted on OCI (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure), Azure and AWS platforms. As a Cloud Database Engineer, you will design and implement cloud-based database solutions that meet the needs of...
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Senior Project Manager (Engineering) at GIBB
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C# Development Team Lead – Gauteng Johannesburg
Join our dynamic tech team as a C# Development Team Lead! Lead innovative projects, mentor top talent, and shape the future of cutting-edge software. Minimum Requirements: Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology or Computer/Engineering Sciences and/...
Senior Project Manager (Engineering) at GIBB – Remote Remote
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Role: IT Desktop Support Technician - OnsiteLocation: Claremont, Cape TownJoin a well-established IT Managed Services company with a stellar 30-year track record of success, now on an exciting growth trajectory! Seeking an energetic Desk Top Support Technician to...
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