UNDP and IBM launch energy analysis tools
IBM and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched new interactive models on energy within UNDP’s global GeoHub platform. The new solutions use technologies such as the IBM watsonx AI and data platform to enable users - from policymakers at the...
Gen Z set to shake up the workplace
Kathy Gibson reports – As more Gen Z employees join the workforce, they are set to make waves in the world of work. Gen Z are the people born between 1997 and 2012. Today, they make up just 9% of the global workforce, but this will increase to 27% by next year. The...
Innovating for success a top priority for HR leaders
Forty-nine percent of HR leaders named innovating for success as one of their top three priorities for 2022, according to a new survey from Gartner. Despite HR leaders prioritising innovations, a May 2022 Gartner survey of more than 3 500 employees found that only 46%...
Internet surge slows
An estimated 2,7-billion people - or one-third of the world's population - remain unconnected to the Internet in 2022, according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) which says new data points to slower growth in the number of Internet users than at the...
Pandemic took its toll on WC healthcare workers
When the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a global pandemic in March 2020, the Western Cape soon experienced rapid growth in the number of cases, establishing it as the epicentre of the disease in the country. Now, a new study shows that healthcare workers...
Huawei looking for women entrepreneurs
Huawei South Africa is looking for tech-savvy women business owners to apply for its 2022 Women in Tech digital skills programme which provides free online training in cloud computing, digital marketing and leadership development. The programme seeks to help women...
African genomics surveillance was key in identifying Covid variants
The rapid expansion of genomics surveillance in Africa allowed the continent to describe the introduction and spread of the SARS-CoV-2 variants in African countries in realtime during the Covid-19 pandemic. A major scientific report from Africa featured in the journal...
Perseverance rover finds ancient life on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover is well into its second science campaign, collecting rock-core samples from features within an area long considered by scientists to be a top prospect for finding signs of ancient microbial life on Mars. The rover has collected four samples...
The Merge touted as the most significant crypto event in years
The Ethereum Merge is a "landmark, historic moment" for the entire cryptocurrency market that will be a "major catalyst" driving prices higher in the long term. This is the bullish prediction from deVere Group CEO Nigel Green, as the long-awaited so-called Merge of...
Only a quarter of workers are confident about their careers
Only one in four employees is confident about their career path at their current organisation, according to Gartner. A Gartner survey of more than 3 300 employees conducted in March 2022 revealed that fewer than one in three employees knows how to progress their...
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Women benefit from Avanade scholarships
A worldwide scholarship programme, "15 for 15", aimed at keeping students enrolled in technology studies with strong Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) programmes has been announced by Avanade. Based on their histories of academic excellence in...
On demand entertainment for all South Africans
As of August 2015, MTN has zero-rated the entire data usage for anyone streaming MTN Front Row, from an MTN sim, as an ongoing value offer. What this means for any person who is currently on the MTN Network and subscribes to FrontRow is that they can watch all movies...
Big Apple Buddy brings iPhone home
Apple announced the release of its new products on 9 September, causing the usual shopping frenzy around the world and a rush to acquire the new iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus and iPad Pro. Apple Watch fans were also presented with a new range of colours and designs,...
How to protect yourself from online fraudsters
You receive an email or text message claiming you have won a cash prize, but you don't recall entering a competition. It says that to receive the money, you will need to share your banking details - what should you do? The answer is simple. Never provide personal...
E-Escrow solves the online shopping conundrum
Online shopping is rapidly growing within South Africa. Although highly convenient, when buying or selling goods, there is a disparity in the order in who acts first; does the seller wait to receive funds from the buyer before shipping the goods or does the buyer ask...
User awareness is key in preventing cyber-attacks
Cyber-attacks have become a thriving and profitable industry for criminals, a fact that is evidenced by the increasing number of well publicised and high profile attacks over the past year. By Simeon Tassev, director of Galix. The majority of these attacks, which are...
Qlikview helps rugby fans analyse the game
Decision Inc has supplied a new statistical analysis company called Rugby Analytics with the QlikView data analysis and reporting solution. Rugby Analytics is using the solution to provide a rugby analysis offering. Rugby Analytics is powered by a global international...
Fast colour printing to meet business
The new HP Colour LaserJet Enterprise M552/M553 printer series, available from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC), is ideal for the small to medium enterprise (SME) as well as enterprise workgroups and public sector consumers. "The M552/M553 Series has been...
Big data – it’s no longer about the technology
Big data is one of the most significant trends currently affecting organisations. As data volumes have continued to grow, enterprises have been challenged with the task of storing and managing it effectively. However, the value of big data can only be leveraged if...
BT ramps up cyber-attack protection
BT has announced the global launch of "BT Assure Ethical Hacking for Finance", a new security service designed to test the exposure of financial services organisations to cyber-attacks. The wealth of valuable and sensitive personal data held by financial...
Senior Full Stack Developer (C# / .net / Javascript) Fully Remote – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a fast-growing international consultancy, founded in the UK, but with a strong presence in South Africa. They build software to create digital transformation solutions for a wide variety of international clients in financial institutions and...
Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town Region
A leading financial firm is looking for a Project Manager to join their team for a 6-month contract in Cape Town. Description: Project delivery from start to completionExceptionally skilled in the principles of Agile and project management.Motivate project...
Data Scientist – Western Cape Cape Town
What you'll do:Provide business insights through statistical analysis, forecasting, predictive modelling, simulation and optimisation. to Identify, explore, examine, integrate and scrub data from multiple disparate data sources required to answer complex business...
Senior Retail Project and Systems Manager at Food Lovers Holdings (Pty) Ltd
This position will be based in our Cape Town Head Office and will report directly to the FLM Retail Finance Executive. SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: As a Senior Retail Project and Systems Manager, you will coordinate the successful implementation of various projects...
Business Analyst
Hire Resolve is seeking a Business Analyst for their client. In this role, you will collaborate with senior analysts and stakeholders to design, develop, and implement systems using data and technology to enhance business excellence and strategic decision-making. You...
Senior Network Specialist
The Network Engineer is a seasoned subject matter expert, responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing company network infrastructure to ensure efficient and secure communication.This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to...
System Integrator
The System Integrator at ICS is in charge of designing, coding, testing, and analyzing software programs and applications and reports to the Senior Manager of Solutions Delivery. Throughout the production lifetime, this entails investigating, designing, documenting,...
Senior Retail Project and Systems Manager at Food Lovers Holdings (Pty) Ltd – Western Cape Brackenfell
This position will be based in our Cape Town Head Office and will report directly to the FLM Retail Finance Executive. SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: As a Senior Retail Project and Systems Manager, you will coordinate the successful implementation of various projects...
Business Analyst – Gauteng Midrand
Hire Resolve is seeking a Business Analyst for their client. In this role, you will collaborate with senior analysts and stakeholders to design, develop, and implement systems using data and technology to enhance business excellence and strategic decision-making. You...
Senior Network Specialist – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
The Network Engineer is a seasoned subject matter expert, responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing company network infrastructure to ensure efficient and secure communication.This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to...
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