Mobile units bring IDs to schools
Home Affairs deployed mobile offices to more than 1 600 schools during the first quarter of this year, allowing learners to apply for and receive their first identity cards and other documentation. The department says that 37 214 learners at 1 625 schools were able to...
Mustek warns of reduced earnings
Mustek has issued a trading statement informing shareholders that its headline earnings for the year ended 30 June 2024 are expected to be between 70% and 80% lower than reported in the comparative period last year. In June 2023, headline earnings per share were...
SA leaders believe AI is key in the fight against climate change
Climate change will have significant impacts on environmental, social, political, and economic systems around the world - and particularly in Africa and South Africa, which are disproportionately affected by the risks posed by climate change. Climate change...
ADC to expand SA data centres
Africa Data Centres has drawn down the first tranche of $83-million out of the $300-million strategic investment from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) approved in 2021. The initial tranche is being applied towards expanding ADC's data centres...
Europe set to grow security spend 10,8% this year
Despite the changing geopolitical situation and consequent inflationary pressure, European IT security spending will continue to rise at a sustained pace, with expected growth of 10,8% year on year (YoY) in 2022, according to International Data Corporation (IDC)....
Google tracks more private data than other tech firms
Out of the five major digital firms - Google, Twitter, Apple, Amazon and Facebook - Google harvests the most data on its users. According to an analysis by StockApps.com, the company collects 39 data points for each user. Spokeperson Edith Reads comments: "Most people...
MTN, Telkom talks continue
Telkom and MTN are still locked in talks around MTN's acquisition of the state-owned Telkom. Although no new details are available, the discussions related to MTN acquiring the entire issued share capital of Telkom in return for shares or a combination of cash and...
50 years ago, Copernicus set the bar for space astronomy
At 6:28am EDT on 21 August 1972, NASA’s Copernicus satellite, the heaviest and most complex space telescope of its time, lit up the sky as it ascended into orbit from Launch Complex 36B at what is now Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Initially known as...
Global NFT transactions to reach 40m by 2027
A new study from Juniper Research has found the global number of NFT (Non-fungible Token) transactions will rise from 24-million in 2022 to 40-million by 2027. This is based on our medium scenario for adoption, with brands leveraging the metaverse to boost digital...
Breeding biology of giant Australian thunderbirds paved the way to extinction
Big bones from the extinct 'thunder bird' or dromornithid indicate that while their size and breeding cycle gradually changed over millennia, they ultimately could not keep pace with the environmental changes around them. The specimens were excavated in the northern...
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Smarter hospitals provide smarter care
Hospitals worldwide increasingly have to do more with less, says Jacques van Wyk, COO of Ricoh SA. Technologies that replace repetitive, transactional tasks will have a huge role to play in the hospital of the future, particularly as many become increasingly...
Call centre workers need health support
It has been described as one of the world’s most stressful jobs and for good reason. Characterised by constant daily pressure, absenteeism and high staff turnover, the call centre environment is one of the first ports of call for skilled wellness experts from...
Soccer in the cloud with SAP, City Football
SAP and City Football Group (CFG) have announced a global, multi-year marketing and technology partnership that will transform the way the ownership group and its football teams operate and perform, from the boardroom to the pitch. SAP will become the official “Cloud...
The end of banking as we know it
Following compelling evidence presented in a recent Bank of England Report, it is highly likely that by the year 2020, businesses will be transacting via alternative currencies that operate outside the current banking system, says Scott Cundill, Internet entrepreneur,...
MDM participates in data quality summit
Master Data Management's MD, Gary Allemann, is the only African to present at the 2015 Data Quality Pro Virtual Summit. Allemann joins a prestigious multinational group of data management specialists on the presenter panel. “Our goal with this event is to provide our...
The intranet has evolved
The word "intranet" tends to bring to mind boring internal communications sites, used mainly by HR and marketing to disseminate documents and newsletters, says Peter Reid, SharePoint solutions head at Intervate, T-Systems company. This traditionally push strategy has...
Service delivery in the Internet age
In an age in which technology has changed consumers' perceptions and consumption habits, the financial services industry has had to innovate rapidly in response to this new mindset. Quintis Venter, senior software engineer at ThoughtWorks, argues that the...
Maturing enterprise mobility strategies
Once every 20 – 25 years, the information and communication technology (ICT) industry shifts to a new technology platform for growth and innovation, says Neil Cosser, Identity & Data protection manager for Africa at Gemalto. The Industrial Development Corporation...
Dark data illuminated
Dark data is a relatively new term to the industry, defined by Gartner “as the information assets organisations collect, process and store during regular business activities, but generally fail to use for other purposes (for example, analytics, business relationships...
Software escrow levels the playing fields
Software escrow agreements can play a major role in developing a business environment in which South African SMMEs can flourish. This is because an escrow arrangement governing the source code developed and maintained by the SMME essentially nullifies tender...
Mid-Level JavaScript Developer
Hire Resolve's client is looking for a Mid-Level JavaScript Developer to join their team. The successful candidate will be part of a team in a highly pressured environment. We encourage our team members to take ownership of their responsibilities. Responsibilities:...
Senior Regional Support Technician (KG) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Technical Skills: Hardware Break-Fix ServicesDiagnose and repair hardware issues for desktops, laptops, handheld devices, monitors, projectors, scanners, multifunctional printers, and other peripheral devices.Conduct regular maintenance and troubleshooting to minimise...
Full Stack Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
Hire Resolve is seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer to join our client's dynamic team. We are looking for a mid to senior-level professional with a strong background in PHP, Laravel, React, Typescript, and [URL Removed] This is an exciting opportunity for a...
Senior Data Scientist – Western Cape Newlands
Senior Data Science ConsultantWe are seeking a full-time Senior Data Science Consultant with strong data science and consulting expertise to join our dynamic and growing Data Science team. Preference will be for management consultants, experience with big data and the...
Business Analyst Digital – Gauteng Randburg
Minimum RequirementsAn appropriate university Degree with preference for a CA, BSc, BSc(Eng), BSc (Comp Science) or BCom (Informatics)3 Years' work experience within a retail or financial Industry5 Years' business analysis/business consulting experienceLean and/or Six...
Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
Code enhancements.Update code repository.Deliver and update API repository.Mobile development (IOS, Android).Report writing (SAP BO, Smartsheet, ServiceNow).Experience in developing custom forms, interfaces and workflows using ServiceNow forms and objects like Active...
Mid-Level JavaScript Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
Hire Resolve's client is looking for a Mid-Level JavaScript Developer to join their team. The successful candidate will be part of a team in a highly pressured environment. We encourage our team members to take ownership of their responsibilities. Responsibilities:...
Developer – C# / React (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Highly innovative organisation which only employs the best. Their focus is on continual learning, constantly adapting and keeping ahead of the market. The focus is on R&D, you will have the opportunity to work on new projects (no boring legacy...
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Data Analyst Opportunity | Pioneering Global Bank in EgyptLocation: New Cairo, EgyptModel: Full-time in office (5 days a week)Salary: Market-related (in EGP)Are you a skilled Data Analyst with a passion for designing and managing data solutions? If so, this...
MES Analyst – EvdB
Work closely together with the existing IT teams and Legacy Application Architect to develop transition plans from legacy solutions. Identifies and plans for necessary solution interfacing (i.e SAP S/4, Legacy boundary applications etc) in collaboration with the...
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