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...

Network automation set to scale up

By 2026, 30% of enterprises will automate more than half of their network activities, an increase from under 10% in mid-2023, according to Gartner. “Infrastructure and operations (I&O) leaders are increasingly looking to AI-based analytics and augmented decision...

Ramaphosa talks investment with Musk

President Cyril Ramaphosa met with South African-born entrepreneur Elon Musk yesterday, on the sidelines of the 79th UN General Assembly in New York. Discussions with the Tesla and SpaceX founder explored opportunities for Musk to invest in South Africa, according to...

Automation is on the corporate agenda

A massive 85% of infrastructure and operations (I&O) leaders that do not currently have any full automation expect to become more automated in the next two to three years. Gartner predicts that by 2025, 70% of organisations will implement structured automation to...

Your personal data could go for less than the price of a Big Mac

Cybercriminals sell users' data on the dark web for dirt-cheap prices - often less than the price of a Big Mac in the US. For instance, a batch of American mobile phone numbers costs $4.50, US payment card data can be bought for around $5.80, and the Twitter login for...

Mobility as a service could save users $10,8bn in fuel

A new study from Juniper Research found MaaS (mobility as a service) will generate fuel cost savings of $10,8-billion by 2027 globally; increasing from $2,8-billion in 2022 - a growth of 282%. The research anticipates these savings will be achieved by MaaS' ability to...

Joburg teens shine in global AI contest

Three teenage girls from Johannesburg have competed against thousands of others in a global artificial intelligence (AI) programming festival and have won the event's country recognition category, each earning $500 (about R9 000) and a certificate of global...

Fintech, edtech dominate SA venture capital investments

Growth in South Africa's venture capital (VC) industry remains robust - with early-stage fund managers investing R1,31-billion into 121 entities through 186 investment rounds. This is according to the 2022 Southern African Venture Capital Association (SAVCA) Venture...

Telkom, MTN still in acquisition talks

Telkom has renewed the cautionary announcement issued on 22 August and relating to Discussions between Telkom and MTN. MTN is proposing to acquire MTN of the entire issued share capital of Telkom in return for shares or a combination of cash and shares in MTN. The MTN...

Early humans extracted glue from a local conifer

In the Middle Stone Age, early Homo sapiens in South Africa used glue made from local Podocarpus trees to attach stone tools to wooden spears. This glue has excellent adhesive properties and can only be produced in an elaborate processs, according to scientists from...

These were the 10 most traded cryptos in September

The ninth month of the year is usually one of the worst for crypto prices, especially for Bitcoin and Ethereum, which have seen their values plunge every September for the last five years. According to data presented by CryptoPresales.com, Bitcoin's latest price dip...

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A new way to communicate IT solutions

A new era of consulting is upon us, with the success of implementing IT systems and structures across the business largely dependent on the individuals affected having a clear understanding of the intended solutions.  "Translating the information into a format that is...

More than money for a happy workforce

If your employees enjoy high levels of job satisfaction, you'll have a competitive edge in the market. It's easier to retain happier employees than disgruntled ones, which can help you drive down the costs of recruitment and training. By Anton van Heerden, MD of Sage...

What you need to know about cyber-security innovation

As cyber attackers increase their ability to innovate, so they are able to enhance their capacity to outpace state-of-the-art security technology, writes Paolo Campoli, head of global service provider sales: Middle East & Africa at Cisco. Keeping up with the...

Eg extends workforce optimisation with mobile

eg solutions, the pioneer of the back office workforce optimisation software market, has launched a new mobile application, eg mobile. The eg operational intelligence software suite is already recognised by industry analysts as the leading back office workforce...

LinuxOne: a game changer for South African IT market

The mobile world requires agile infrastructure, one that has the requisite business intelligence for analysis, reporting and execution that drives immediate value to the firm, writes Maurice Blackwood, systems executive at IBM. Few doubt the value of Linux in the...

RSD, Communications Genetics to partner

Communication Genetics, a provider of customer communication solutions, and RSD, a pioneer in information management and governance software, have announced a strategic partnership to deliver information management and governance solutions in South Africa. It has also...

Enhancing education through WiFi access

The importance of using technology and WiFi as an enabler and tool to help overcome educational challenges in developing countries cannot be overlooked says industry experts. Bruce Pitso, regional manager for South Africa at Ruckus Wireless, says Africa is...

Bytes implements Kronos at Lenmed

Lenmed Health Group, a leading independent provider of healthcare services, has chosen to implement Kronos workforce management at all hospitals in South Africa. Kronos business partner, Bytes Systems Integration, is currently implementing the new system, which is...

MTN offers dual-SIM high end smartphone

MTN for the first time will be offering a high-end dual-SIM smartphone to cater for an increasing number of customers who have multiple SIM cards. MTN launched the Huawei Mate S to its customers effective 30 October 2015. The LTE-compatible Huawei Mate S has a 5.5...

Banks and telcos are pioneering inclusion

One of the most life-altering and important drives in the developed world is the drive towards financial inclusion. While this drive may be derived from the incentive for banks to increase their customer base, it is to the advantage of the newly banked population, who...

IT Asset Analyst

Manage financial transactions and records related to IT Assets Processing transactions on SAP Financial Systems with regards to IT Assets acquisition and disposals Performing annual IT Asset review Compliance with financial controls and processes for Asset...

UX / UI Designer (Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:UK's most awarded and fastest growing next-gen Telco/VoIP provider for small businesses is seeking a UI/UX Designer to join their Cape Town Based team. As a UI/UX designer, the ideal candidate would be creative, eager to learn and even more eager to share...

Developer C # / ASP.Net

Are values and culture important to you in a company? Are you wanting to grow and learn from other Developers and willing to take action and innovative and have the right attitude?My client who is the Financial Services Sector is looking for a Senior C#/ASP.Net...

Senior UX/UI Designer

Job Title: Senior UX/UI DesignerLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (6-month contract)Hybrid Our client is currently seeking an experienced Senior UX/UI designer to join our digital team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in designing and...

.NET Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Hire Resolve is seeking a talented and motivated Mid-Level .NET Developer for our esteemed client. This role is centered on delivering top-notch development work. As part of the Integration team, you will actively collaborate with colleagues and clients to design,...

IT Asset Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

Manage financial transactions and records related to IT Assets Processing transactions on SAP Financial Systems with regards to IT Assets acquisition and disposals Performing annual IT Asset review Compliance with financial controls and processes for Asset...

UX / UI Designer (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:UK's most awarded and fastest growing next-gen Telco/VoIP provider for small businesses is seeking a UI/UX Designer to join their Cape Town Based team. As a UI/UX designer, the ideal candidate would be creative, eager to learn and even more eager to share...

Developer C # / ASP.Net – Gauteng Gauteng

Are values and culture important to you in a company? Are you wanting to grow and learn from other Developers and willing to take action and innovative and have the right attitude?My client who is the Financial Services Sector is looking for a Senior C#/ASP.Net...

Senior UX/UI Designer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Job Title: Senior UX/UI DesignerLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (6-month contract)Hybrid Our client is currently seeking an experienced Senior UX/UI designer to join our digital team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in designing and...

Finance Business Analyst – Investments

Stakeholder managementRequirements DocumentationExecution of business analysis methodologyProcess documentationBusiness Requirements specificationImpact AssessmentExecution and implementation of identified solutions and processesMinimum Requirements:Matric / Grade...

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