EIB, DBSA increase support for private sector renewables to R12bn
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) have further boosted their support for local renewable energy projects in the private sector - aiming to increase clean energy generation while supporting new jobs. A €100-million...
Tech giants eye APAC for AI, cloud investments
Asia-Pacific (APAC) is rapidly emerging as a global artificial intelligence (AI) powerhouse with strategic investments fueling its ascent - and major tech companies pouring billions of dollars into the region to accelerate cloud and AI adoption is indicative of the...
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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Leveraging contact centre analytics
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CloudBerry announces Dedup Server
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Gumtree partners with Motofinn Solutions
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Software AG offers predictive analytics
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GetBucks leverages technology
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Global Micro Solutions wins awards
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Win by leveraging e-commerce
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The legalities of electronic signatures
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Mitsumi Distribution wins Distree award
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Outsmarting data gravity
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Developer – Python (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client: If you are looking for a meaningful and impactful contribution to philanthropic initiatives while earning well and working for a dynamic, organised and innovative global organisation, this employer is well worth considering. What you will be doing:...
Senior Business Analyst at Construct Executive Search
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in or National Diploma in Information Technology or Information SystemsMust have 5 - 7 years of experience in modelling tools, and products, and integrating enterprise workflow...
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Developer – Python (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client: If you are looking for a meaningful and impactful contribution to philanthropic initiatives while earning well and working for a dynamic, organised and innovative global organisation, this employer is well worth considering. What you will be doing:...
Senior Business Analyst at Construct Executive Search – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in or National Diploma in Information Technology or Information SystemsMust have 5 - 7 years of experience in modelling tools, and products, and integrating enterprise workflow...
IT Infrastructure Manager – Western Cape Kraaifontein
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Full-Stack Developer – Gauteng Roodepoort
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