SA children face big school readiness challenges
A major global survey of primary school teachers has revealed that a significant proportion of South African children are starting school without being developmentally ready, placing them at a disadvantage compared to their international peers. The survey, conducted...
UIF online platforms are down
The Unemployment Insurance Fund's (UIF's) online platforms are currently down. On 30 August 2024, the Pretoria High Court issued an interim interdict preventing, with immediate effect, a new service provider from rendering services for the UIF online portal. As a...
Old ZAR coin collection goes digital
This week the exclusive Complete Denomination Coin Proof set of the old Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (ZAR) coinage will be made available for fractional ownership for the first time. The complete set being tokenised includes all ten denominations of pre-Krugerrand ZAR...
Steady increase in independent ESG reporting
The number of global companies obtaining independent assurance on their environmental, social and governance (ESG) information increased from 51% to 58% in 2020, compared to the previous year. This is according to new data from the International Federation of...
Subscribers up, but Telkom reports lower revenue
Telkom has reported table growth in its active subscriber base for the quarter ended 30 June 2022. Active mobile subscribers were up 7,8% year on year to 17,3-million, with a blended average revenue per user (ARPU) of R88.53. Post-paid subscribers grew 8% year on year...
African phishing and scams record 234% increase
Kaspersky analysis has revealed that attacks related to data loss threats (phishing and scams/social engineering) increased significantly in Africa in Q2 2022 in comparison with the previous quarter – where the company’s security solutions detected 10 722 886 phishing...
More than half the global population will use digital wallets by 2026
A new study from Juniper Research has found that the total number of digital wallet users will exceed 5,2-billion globally in 2026, up from 3,4-billion in 2022; representing strong growth of over 53%. The research predicts that the presence of 'superapps' will drive...
Only top performers are in line for wage increases
A June 2022 survey of 130 chief financial officers (CFOs) and CEOs showed that 51% of organisations favourr salary adjustments for only top performing employees as an employee compensation strategy, according to Gartner. Survey respondents indicated that employee...
Pathfinder has led a quarter century of Mars exploration
On a July evening in 1997, Jennifer Trosper drove home from work at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory holding a picture of the Martian surface to her steering wheel. Earlier that day, the agency’s Pathfinder mission had landed on Mars encased in protective air bags and...
European ICT investments defy pressure, set to reach $1,1trn
According to International Data Corporation's (IDC) Worldwide ICT Spending Guide Enterprise and SMB by Industry, ICT spending in Europe will reach $1,1-trillion in 2022 and will get close to $1,4-trillion by 2026, growing at a 5% five-year 2021-2026 compound annual...
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Controlling the cyber schoolyard
Electronic technology has given traditional bullies an expansive platform from which to harass, threaten, embarrass or target another person, resulting in serious emotional consequences for children, tweens and teenagers. By definition, according to...
Understanding zero-day exploits and attacks
Zero-day exploits and subsequent zero-day attacks are one of the biggest security challenges facing organisations today, and yet they are something that is not well understood by the majority of businesses. Ultimately, no code is perfect, and therefore any software...
Fibre unleashes limitless creativity
The introduction of fibre-optic connections to homes and businesses in South Africa isn’t a mere incremental enhancement in the quality of our Internet connections, says Saurabh Kumar, MD at In2IT Technologies South Africa. With speeds that are orders of magnitude...
WiFi calling service from AlwaysOn Calling
AlwaysOn, a WiFi provider, has launched AlwaysOn Calling for Android smartphones. AlwaysOn Calling lets users make calls over WiFi or their cellular data package, a much cheaper way of calling then using your mobile network. All users have to do register from the...
New line-up of Inspiron devices from Dell
Dell has announced at Computex 2015 a comprehensive new line-up of Inspiron devices, offering a wide range of technology solutions to meet families’ everyday computing needs. Adding to Dell’s award-winning consumer product line up, the new portfolio includes the...
Veeam announces new Availability Suite v9
Veeam Software has announced that the new Veeam Availability Suite v9, to be released later this year, will integrate with EMC VNX and VNXe hybrid storage arrays. Other new major features of the new Veeam Availability Suite v9 will be announced throughout the summer...
Alcatel-Lucent solution boosts collaboration
A new set of collaborative applications and capabilities have been added to the Alcatel-Lucent OpenTouch Suite for SMBs giving employees, businesses and channel partners better communications tools to help business grow. SMBs are looking to work smarter to reach...
A new dimension of customer engagement
While most organisations are contemplating how to develop a meaningful customer engagement strategy, retailers in the US have moved one step ahead and are merging brick-and-mortar and digital strategies. Known as an onmi-channel, it is what all organisations that take...
Nokia 105, Nokia 105 Dual SIM launched
Microsoft has announced the new Nokia 105 and Nokia 105 Dual SIM. Aimed at first time mobile phone buyers, as well as people looking for a reliable back-up device for their smartphone, the new Nokia 105 will enable more people to have a voice and experience the...
Phoenix Distribution to distribute IP-guard
The days where network security was about antivirus and firewalls have long gone. Businesses today need to protect their networks from unauthorised access, copying and exfiltration of data. They also need to protect themselves from one of the biggest threats out...
Senior Software Developer
Purpose of the job This position is for a Development Team Lead on an engineering software development project. This is an intensive role where the team lead will still have hands on experience in solving complex pavement engineering challenges, as such an ideal...
DevOps Engineer
This role is fully remote.. Our client is seeking a skilled professional to streamline their software development and operations, enhancing deployment efficiency and system reliability. This role will be pivotal in automating our processes, reducing downtime, and...
C# Software Developer
Hire Resolve's client is looking for a C# Software Developer to join their team on a hybrid basis.Responsibilities:Develop and modify software modules based on business requirementsWrite high-quality code in C# and .Net languagesGood knowledge of MS-SQL or...
Junior Software Engineer – Gauteng Irene
Role Description:We are seeking a full-time, on-site Junior Software Engineer for our client. In this role, you will play a crucial part in front-end development, back-end web development, software development, and programming tasks. You will primarily focus on...
Enterprise Architect – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Join our client as an Enterprise Architect! Shape the future of our IT infrastructure, ensuring strategic alignment and innovative solutions. Essential Requirements: 5+ years EA experienceTOGAF CertificationSenior Enterprise ArchitectDevelop the Enterprise...
Senior Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Purpose of the job This position is for a Development Team Lead on an engineering software development project. This is an intensive role where the team lead will still have hands on experience in solving complex pavement engineering challenges, as such an ideal...
DevOps Engineer – Western Cape Woodstock
This role is fully remote.. Our client is seeking a skilled professional to streamline their software development and operations, enhancing deployment efficiency and system reliability. This role will be pivotal in automating our processes, reducing downtime, and...
C# Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Hire Resolve's client is looking for a C# Software Developer to join their team on a hybrid basis.Responsibilities:Develop and modify software modules based on business requirementsWrite high-quality code in C# and .Net languagesGood knowledge of MS-SQL or...
HR Functional Specialist
FUNCTIONAL SPECIALIST - FINANCIALOur client, a large Financial Institute in Pretoria has the following vacancy:Functional Specialist in HR field for an 18 month project.PLEASE NOTE IF YOU DO NOT QUALIFY IN FULL PLEASE DO NOT APPLY:A minimum of a B degree, advanced...
Temporary Business Analyst
Contract: +- 4 Months Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology/ Information Systems.3+ years Business Analysis experience;Proven experience in systems design and process mapping.Responsibilities Facilitate and/or participate...
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