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NASA beams laser communications as far as Mars
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Cyberthreats pose risks to food security in Africa
When it comes to the digitisation of agriculture, countries across sub-Sahara Africa are at varying stages of technology adoption and transformation. But even though smart technology is increasingly used to make agriculture more efficient, there are risks when it...
Ethereum network revenues down 85% in Q3
Ethereum's revenues have taken a massive hit, plunging 85% in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year. The Ethereum network generated $274,1-million in revenue during the third quarter of this year, according to a StockApps.com data...
UCT leaps up 23 places in global rankings
The University of Cape Town (UCT) climbed 23 places and retained its top spot on the continent in this year's World University Rankings published by Times Higher Education (THE). The university now sits at 160th globally, up from 183rd place in 2021. The latest...
Businesses urged to step into the metaverse
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - Businesses can't discount the impact that the metaverse is going to have on the world and need to start thinking about how they can be part of it. Angelika Gifford, vice-president: EMEA at Meta, explains that the metaverse is nothing...
Data analytics and AI set to drive fintech
Data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) are the top technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution that are powering fintech solutions, found a Mastercard study on the state of fintech in the Middle East and Turkey markets. The white paper titled "The Future...
Avaya, Startek partner to offer CX in a box
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will soon be able to choose from a bouquet of managed customer experience services. Startek, a global customer experience solutions and insights leader, today signed a memorandum of...
Early-stage entrepreneurial activity in SA surges 62%
Despite the difficult economic conditions South Africa has endured over the past two years we are seeing a surge in entrepreneurial activity, with many entrepreneurs reporting that they have identified new opportunities because of the pandemic. Yet the Global...
How to develop an Amazon-like culture of innovation
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - Innovation is key to survival in the fast-paced and disruptive world we live in, so companies have to develop a culture on innovation. "Anyone can innovate by accident," says Paul Misener, vice-president: global innovation policy and...
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Self-service can help to improve ITSM efficiency
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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...
Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
As a senior business analyst, you will be responsible for creating, refining, and clarifying the detailed definition of the business need, designing the corresponding business processes, and supporting the implementation of the business solutions within Customer...
Junior IT Technician – Cape Town – Western Cape Cape Town
Qualifications: This person should have done some form of IT training course (6 months - 1 year) and understand the basics around PCs, laptops, printers, etc. It would be preferable that this person also has some basic networking and internet related experience.Job...
Project Manager at Southern Wind Shipyard – Western Cape Athlone
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Senior Developer (C# SPA Angular React) at ExclusivelyRemote
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Principal Business Analyst
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal Business Analyst to join us. As a Principal Business Analyst, you will play a critical role in driving the digital transformation of our banking services.You will primarily be responsible for:Coaching, and...
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B degree or equivalent (e.g., BTech/BSc/BCom Informatics/Computer Science/InformationSystem/Computer Engineering/Industrial Engineering/Operations Research); andDiploma in Business AnalysisMinimum eight years' experience in business analysisStrong business process...
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Summary Leading Financial Services Company requires a Business Analyst to join their dynamic team on an initial 6-month contract Description Business Requirements specificationResponsible for Project managing small projectsStakeholder management and...
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Job Title: Senior DeveloperLocation: UK (Remote/Flexible Working Hours from South Africa) Our UK-based client, a reputable company in the software development industry with 20 years of experience, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Developer to join their dynamic...
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