Gender parity will unlock $287bn for African economy
Tackling systemic barriers towards the participation of young women in Africa’s workforce will drive an estimated $287-billion to its economy by 2030, boosting GDP by 5%. This is among the findings of a new report by the Mastercard Foundation in collaboration with...
Robotics industry will be worth $218bn in 2030
Robots have been around for many years, primarily in industrial settings. However, the recent technological breakthroughs are set to unleash their full potential. Against this backdrop, the robotics industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)...
Drones and robots could help increase food security
Outside, drones fly overhead, keeping an unflinching eye on crops and cattle, while driverless tractors plough the fields precisely and robots methodically gather the harvest. Meanwhile, miles away from traditional farmland, machine-controlled vertical farms grow food...
Businesses demand more embedded finance
Most US B2B businesses are not only familiar with embedded finance, but they are already offering an embedded finance solution. This is one of the findings from new research conducted by Juniper Research in collaboration with Galileo Financial Technologies. The top...
Scientific bodies condemn AIDS denialism fuelled by Mbeki
The Academy of Science of South Africa has called for former President Thabo Mbeki to refrain from peddling fringe theories about HIV and AIDS in public forums. This follows an address that Mbeki gave at UNISA on 21 September. The Academy has issued the following...
Intel drives open ecosystems
Kathy Gibson reports - As technology assumes an even greater significant in everyone's lives, Intel has reiterated its commitment to fostering and enabling open ecosystems. "We in a new era that is not quite post-pandemic, but we can see a way to the other side," says...
Intel debuts fastest desktop processor yet
Kathy Gibson reports - Intel has debuted its newest processor, which CEO Pat Gelsinger has dubbed the fastest desktop processor in history. The new 13th Gen Intel Core S-series processors, unveiled at last night's Intel Innovation event, boast up to 24 cores. "The...
Geopolitical risks drive financial crime compliance costs up
Geopolitical risk is one of the highest contributing factors to rising compliance costs, according to the latest EMEA True Cost of Financial Crime Compliance Study from LexisNexis Risk Solutions. Financial services institutions surveyed across EMEA indicate that 71%...
Township internet users switch to fibre
The last two years have triggered new Internet usage habits across South Africa, and the country's townships have been no exception. Vuma's 2021 Fibre Reach Survey indicates that considerably more homes are upgrading to fibre internet in these communities. In...
NullMixer puts user info at risk
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a new campaign, spreading NullMixer, a malware stealing users' credentials, address, credit card data, cryptocurrencies, and even Facebook and Amazon accounts. Trying to download cracked software from third-party sites, more than...
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Standard Bank expands in Africa
Standard Bank Group has expanded its already extensive East African footprint with the official opening of a representative office in Ethiopia. This means that Standard Bank, which is Africa's largest bank by assets, has a continent-wide footprint in 20 African...
Ericsson, E.On, ABB work on smart energy
Ericsson, E.On and ABB have signed a cooperation agreement in Sweden to develop innovative products and services to deliver smart energy solutions for a number of industries, to help businesses reduce energy and operation costs and improve consumers' comfort and...
Huawei enhances energy efficiency
Huawei, together with the Ministry of Water, Irrigation and Electricity of Ethiopia, hosted the Ethiopia Day and Huawei Electric Power Summit 2015 themed "Better Connected Smart Grid, Greater Energy Efficiency" in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. As one of the key events at the...
Newgen Software for Union Bank of Nigeria
Newgen Software, a leading global provider of Business Process Management (BPM), Enterprise Content Management (ECM), Customer Communication Management (CCM), and Adaptive Case Management (ACM) solutions is pleased to announce its partnership with Union Bank of...
Ultra HD cameras take video surveillance to the next level
Video surveillance is an increasingly important part of any comprehensive security system. However, in large spaces or areas where a high level of detail is required there are a number of challenges, writes Laurence Smith, executive at Graphic Image Technologies....
HTC’s Desire 626 smartphone lands in SA
HTC has announced the HTC Desire 626, the successor to the HTC Desire 620. With a variety of colour combinations, endless personalisation options, and an enhanced camera that enables sharper photography, the affordable smartphone lets you express yourself your way...
Digi-recruitment opens up new opportunities
The world of technology has not only changed the way we bank, it has revolutionised the way that potential employees view an organisation. Brand awareness and individual perceptions of a financial institution's have combined with the instant communications ability of...
The latest on cybercrime and cybersecurity in SA
In today's fast-moving world, technological advances happen faster than legislation can keep up, and will continue to do so for many years to come, writes Christoff Smith, senior software engineer at Entelect Software. As software engineers, the onus lies on us, not...
NxGN Open Cast Bookings sparkles for mining firm
South African enterprise software specialist firm NxGN has implemented its Open Cast Bookings solution, a straightforward production data bookings solution, at an open cast mining client, saving the operation over R500 000 in the first month after deployment. This...
SoftExpert launches SoftExpert Excellence Suite 2
SoftExpert, distributed in Sub-Saharan Africa by Rifle-Shot Performance Holdings has announced the launch of their SoftExpert Excellence Suite 2.0. SoftExpert is a market leader in software and services for enterprise-wide business process improvement and compliance...
Senior .NET Developer
Hire Resolve is seeking a Senior .NET Developer for their client, a leading software company. As a Senior Software Engineer specializing in .NET Full Stack Development, you excel in mastering .NET technologies and JavaScript frameworks like Angular or React, along...
AWS Systems Administrator
Our clients in the Consulting space are seeking a skilled and certified AWS SysOps System Administrator to join their dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in deploying, managing, and operating scalable, highly available, and...
Senior JAVA Developer
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior JAVA Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.What you will be...
Senior .NET Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Hire Resolve is seeking a Senior .NET Developer for their client, a leading software company. As a Senior Software Engineer specializing in .NET Full Stack Development, you excel in mastering .NET technologies and JavaScript frameworks like Angular or React, along...
AWS Systems Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our clients in the Consulting space are seeking a skilled and certified AWS SysOps System Administrator to join their dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in deploying, managing, and operating scalable, highly available, and...
Senior JAVA Developer – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior JAVA Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.What you will be...
Oracle Developer
Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Oracle EBS Developer to join our dynamic team in Johannesburg, South Africa. As an Oracle EBS Developer, you will be responsible for the development, customization, and support of Oracle E-Business Suite applications...
Senior Business Analyst – Insurance
Join our dynamic financial team as a Business Analyst! Shape the future of investments with your sharp analytical skills & drive for excellence. Experience and Qualifications: Relevant degree (essential)IIBA certification preferred8+ years' experience of deep...
DB2 Database Administrator
Our client in the IT Solutions industry is looking for a DB2 Administrator (Mainframe) as a DB2 Administrator (Mainframe), you will be responsible for performing database administration tasks, ensuring efficient and secure operation of our DB2 database on mainframe...
Oracle Developer – Gauteng Bryanston
Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Oracle EBS Developer to join our dynamic team in Johannesburg, South Africa. As an Oracle EBS Developer, you will be responsible for the development, customization, and support of Oracle E-Business Suite applications...
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