New satellite brings AI to Earth observation
Φsat-2, ESA's groundbreaking cubesat designed to revolutionise Earth observation with artificial intelligence (AI), has launched. The cubesat embarked on its journey into space on 16 August at 20:56 CEST (11:56 local time) on board a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the...
Lights, camera, privacy … safely sharing those snapshots
Posting online is a valuable way to connect with others - and sharing photos helps maintain bonds with family and friends. However, it is essential to strike a balance between staying connected and oversharing, say Kaspersky security experts, who have compiled some...
Entrepreneurs graduate from Innovator Trust YEP Programme
Incubation facilitator, the Innovator Trust, has announced 39 graduates from its 2021 Youth Entrepreneurship Programme (YEP). In a virtual graduation ceremony, the Class of 2021, who almost two years ago embarked on a journey of personal and professional...
Malware kits make it easy for anyone to be a cybercriminal
Cybercrime is being supercharged through “plug and play” malware kits that make it easier than ever to launch attacks. And cyber syndicates are collaborating with amateur attackers to target businesses, adding to the risk faced by the online world. These are among the...
These are the top cyberthreats facing SA users
South African government departments, organisations across industry sectors regardless of size, and individuals face the constant risk of being victims of a cyberattack. While this is not a unique challenge to the country, it is certainly a growing one which requires...
Pros and cons to remote and gig work
The widespread acceptance of hybrid work and international workforces raises questions around whether a gig economy will favour only those IT professionals who already have workplace experience, and how young professionals will gain practical knowledge working in...
Bahrain has the highest internet user penetration
According to a StockApps data analysis, Bahrain is leading the world in mobile internet user penetration. The site has presented data showing that Bahrain has a 97,87% mobile internet penetration rate, which is the largest globally. "The Bahraini government has been...
WDL sets up in African metaverse
Austria-based World Data Lab (WDL) has joined Ubuntuland in Africa’s metaverse, Africarare, acquiring a village on which it will establish its presence and connect to other organisations. WDL’s first Ubuntuland based projects currently under evaluation and...
Digital domestic money transfer transaction volume to pass 300bn by 2026
A new study from Juniper Research has found the volume of digital domestic money transfer payments will exceed 300-billion globally for the first time in 2026, from 207-billion in 2022; representing growth of nearly 50%. One of the key drivers of this growth is...
GirlCode invites female innovators to compete for a R60k prize
In celebration of women’s month, GirlCode will be hosting its annual GirlCode Hackathon which aims to showcase the tech skills of young budding female software developers. “The GirlCode Hackathon plays a critical role in South Africa’s innovation ecosystem by growing...
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Bytes MS, NCR partner on bank branches
As technology evolves, so it is necessary for services to evolve too, and banking is no exception. With so many banking options available, such as kiosk, online and telephonic banking, physical bank branches are struggling to remain relevant. This is where Bytes...
Increasing cyber-attacks demand solutions
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Zapper calls for charities to sign up
Zapper has introduced a platform to provide charitable organisations with a secure channel to garner funds and source donations through mobile platforms. According to Zapper, marketing manager, Maliza Booysen, the initiative was launched last year and 23 charities...
Internet revolutionises property market
Consumer buying patterns are constantly evolving, none more clearly evident than the manner in which people are looking to buy homes. Undoubtedly the huge advances in modern technology and Internet connectivity have played a major role in this evolution. In 1995 less...
Vox Telecom launches Verto Supreme
Vox Telecom has announced the availability of Verto Supreme, a corporate hosted IP telephony (IPT) solution aimed at delivering increased uptime and IP telephony at an affordable monthly fee. Ideally suited for medium to large sized businesses, looking for a fully...
Jasco updates DataVoice Screen Recording
Jasco has announced the latest update to its DataVoice Screen Recording solution, a tool to capture and record events as they happen on a computer screen. DataVoice Screen Recording 2.1 incorporates support for multiple screens, increased recording capacity, support...
Beware of online payment scams
Payment scams are once again doing the rounds and sellers are warned to be careful when trading online. Hundreds of thousands of South Africans safely buy and sell second hand goods online every day, especially cars and electronics, to supplement their income or to...
SAP helps municpalities transition to MSCOA
SAP South Africa has announced its intent to engage with its ecosystem and local government with a view to assisting local government municipalities to simplify its functions and new regulatory processes, following the recently published Municipal Regulation on...
SimbaPay launches access to M-Pesa PayBill
SimbaPay has announced the launch of the first product in the world that allows Kenyans living abroad to make M-Pesa PayBill payments. This is a new addition to the existing SimbaPay platform. M-Pesa PayBill is an M-Pesa service that has previously only been available...
Professional-grade camera for LG G4
The LG G4's professional-grade camera has improved visual communication. The camera features various functions and improvements, such as an F1.8 aperture on the rear camera, a Colour Spectrum Sensor, OIS 2.0, a larger image sensor, Manual Mode, and an 8MP front...
Head of SALT Software Engineering
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looking for a person who enjoys developing and improving backend applications 5 years experience using Java, preferably the Spring framework (Spring Integration, Spring Data Rest, and Spring Cloud Stream)Experience designing, and developing RESTful API'sSolid...
Senior IT Engineer
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Python Automation Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is seeking a skilled Intermediate Automation Tester with a strong background in Python to join their QA team. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of software testing methodologies and experience in creating and maintaining automated test...
Head of SALT Software Engineering – Western Cape Cape Town
A well-established research business is seeking to appoint a Head of SALT Software EngineeringMain Purpose of job: Lead a team of Software Engineers.Qualification:PhD(Eng) + 5 years; or MEng/MSc(Eng) + 7 years; or BEng/BSc(Eng) + 9 years, practical experience in the...
Java Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
looking for a person who enjoys developing and improving backend applications 5 years experience using Java, preferably the Spring framework (Spring Integration, Spring Data Rest, and Spring Cloud Stream)Experience designing, and developing RESTful API'sSolid...
Senior IT Engineer – Gauteng Bryanston
Our fantastic client in the financial industry is looking to appoint a Degreed individual to take up this newly created position! You will be responsible for the oversight of the Helpdesk Consultants as well as the provision of remote and desktop support to multiple...
Data Engineer
Data EngineerJoin a leadership team that is ahead of the game!Our client an International African Tech Company is looking for propellor-heads to join their dynamic team of Data Scientists and Consultants. If you are looking for a career where you can learn and develop...
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Are you a talented and passionate UI5 Developer looking to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a dynamic individual with a strong background in SAP UI5 development to join our innovative team. As a UI5 Developer, you will play a crucial role in...
L2 Network Engineer
Role Purpose: The role of Network Engineer is responsible for building and maintaining the day-to-day operation of the organisation's computer network.Operates the company's internal data communications systems.Plans, designs, and implements local and wide-area...
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