Tech sales under the lash as consumers curb spending

South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market is proving resilient so far in 2026, although retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector are experiencing a number of challenges. This is according to NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa, which has...

Roman space telescope begins its quest to the dark universe

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit where it is hoped it will reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 AM EDT Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch...

Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking

A new major global review shows that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are fueling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Annette Hübschle, a co-author of the study, says closing...

Nvidia’s quarter was bigger than TSMC’s entire year

Nvidia generated more revenue in a single quarter than the company that manufactures its chips generated in the whole of last year. This comparison puts the scale of the result into sharp focus, says deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of...

Tech key to gender inclusivity

Kathy Gibson reports - Huawei has launched its Women in Tech Digital Skills Training program for 2024, which aims to empower women entrepreneurs or those working in various vertical markets to effectively leverage technologies like 5G and AI. “Our vision is to have a...

Hybrid work model can quell ‘quiet quitting’

Employers who micromanage their team's working patterns and locations risk losing top-tier talent to "quiet quitting", according to a new study from International Workplace Group. "Quiet quitting" is a workplace term used to describe employees who do only the bare...

Network upgrade a major boost for academia

The South African National Research and Education Network (SA NREN) has been upgraded to help all connected South African universities, colleges, scientific councils, researchers, innovation centres, and more access faster connectivity quicker. The CSIR, SANReN,...

Largest renewable energy PV and battery storage project signed off

Standard Bank and British International Investment (BII) have partnered with Scatec and H1 Holdings to successfully reach financial close on the first sizable battery energy storage and photovoltaic (PV) solar project in South Africa – believed to be Africa’s largest...

NTT leverages SA skills to deliver Tour de France data

NTT is using Dimension Data’s technology and innovation to enhance the fan experience across the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. The 2022 event will see the inaugural women’s race which will start on the Champs-Élysées on 24 July 2022 , prior to...

Ericsson, Qualcomm, Thales to take 5G into space

Ericsson, French aerospace company Thales and wireless technology innovator Qualcomm Technologies are planning to take 5G out of this world and across a network of Earth-orbiting satellites. Having each conducted detailed research, which included multiple studies and...

Increased revenues, subscribers for Vodacom

Vodacom Group reports that group revenue increased 5,2% to R26,1-billion for the quarter ended 30 June 2022, underpinned by a resilient performance in South Africa. Group service revenue was up 5,2%, supported by growth in data revenue and new services such as IoT....

Telefonica to connect IoT devices via satellite with 5G

Telefonica, through its divisions Telefonica Tech and Telefonica Global Solutions (TGS), and Sateliot, are collaborating in the development of an innovative connectivity service with dual 5G NB-IoT technology in which Sateliot's new satellite network will be...

Liquid debuts Cyber Security Fusion Centre in Joburg

Liquid Cyber Security, a business of Cassava Technologies, has launched the first of its matrix of Cyber Security Fusion Centres in Johannesburg. With this Fusion Centre, Liquid aims to bolster the cyber security industry in the country by managing the growing threat...

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Energy investors excited by SA prospects

In South Africa, the stakes within the energy supply and power management market have risen considerably. Today, sustainable and renewable energy sources are widely acknowledged to represent the most viable solution to the country’s power supply crisis – and an...

Opera Max offers compression technology

Opera Software, the company that brought us Opera Mini, Africa’s most popular mobile browser, has launched the new Opera Max. Opera Max compresses all data sent through Android smartphones with world leading image and video compression technology, so users can get the...

BT supports ABB transformation

BT has announced it is supporting ABB in the transformation and management of its global communications infrastructure across Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. ABB, a world leader in power and automation, will also benefit from improved...

Decoding, defeating document disconnect

A Global Economic Crime Survey conducted by PriceWaterhouseCoopers in 2014 reveals that South African companies experience more fraud than their counterparts elsewhere in the world. As these economic crimes threaten the basic processes common to all businesses, Adobe...

Jovago offers Obama top hotel stay

Jovago.com has issued an invitation to the President of the United States of America to stay at the best hotel in Kenya. This invitation was sent as a way of fostering Kenya-US relations as well as to boost entrepreneurship as the President is scheduled to attend the...

XDSL appoints ex-Telkom exec

XDSL has appointed Kenny Coert, ex Telkom Wholesale Services executive, to head up the company’s new business development team. Coert will focus on driving new business sales within the enterprise, corporate and reseller (channel) space, while enhancing existing customer relationships and further establishing the XDSL brand in South Africa.

Security in the cloud

For many organisations, the prospect of migrating their IT infrastructure to the cloud is becoming increasingly attractive. The key benefits being cost savings, scalability and more time to focus on their businesseses and applications important to customers. Many adopters have also realised that moving to the cloud can help them increase their security visibility and effectiveness, says Bill Murray, global head of Security Programs, Amazon Web Services.

A ‘mobile-first’ ethos transforms business

Organisations in every sector and every country are currently grappling with the concepts of "digitalisation" and "digital transformation". While these terms have slightly different connotations for different people, the catalyst for transforming the enterprise should...

Mitsubishi Electric expands in Africa

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced the expansion of its business in Africa with the launch of a new Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V office in Johannesburg, South Africa. Starting operations from June, the new branch will focus on market research and business...

T-Systems academy achieves 100% pass rate

T-Systems in South Africa has announced a 100% pass rate for the 2014 intake of students at its flagship ICT Academy. At a graduation ceremony held on 8 May 2015, a total of 121 students received their certifications, with 106 students completing the first year course...

IT Specialist at Kryterion Online – Western Cape Century City

Role Description :This is a full-time on-site role for an Information Technology Specialist located in Century City. The IT Specialist will be responsible for network administration, troubleshooting, network security, and providing customer service. Other...

Cloud Database Engineer

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of automotive technology? Our client is seeking a skilled Cloud Database Engineer to join their dynamic team! ??? Essential Skills Requirements: Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM)...

CNC Programmer , Setter & Operator

A dynamic manufacturing organization based in the East Rand is looking to employ a CNC Programmer / Setter with extensive experience working on lathe machinery and 5 years' experience in a similar role.Minimum RequirementsMatricFormal Trade as a Fitter & Turner,...

Data Engineer

We're looking for a Data Engineer to join our Cape Town based team. The successful person must be based in Cape Town as there will be a requirement to go into the office 3 times per week. This will be for an initial 12 month contract. The purpose of this position is...

Cloud Engineer

Details of Role:Implement and manage FinOps practices to optimize cloud spending and improve cost efficiency.Conduct regular cost analysis, identify cost drivers, and recommend optimisation strategies.Utilise Native Azure services for building and managing cloud...

Cloud Database Engineer – Gauteng Menlyn

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of automotive technology? Our client is seeking a skilled Cloud Database Engineer to join their dynamic team! ??? Essential Skills Requirements: Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM)...

CNC Programmer , Setter & Operator – Gauteng Gauteng

A dynamic manufacturing organization based in the East Rand is looking to employ a CNC Programmer / Setter with extensive experience working on lathe machinery and 5 years' experience in a similar role.Minimum RequirementsMatricFormal Trade as a Fitter & Turner,...

Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

We're looking for a Data Engineer to join our Cape Town based team. The successful person must be based in Cape Town as there will be a requirement to go into the office 3 times per week. This will be for an initial 12 month contract. The purpose of this position is...

Cloud Engineer – Gauteng Braamfontein

Details of Role:Implement and manage FinOps practices to optimize cloud spending and improve cost efficiency.Conduct regular cost analysis, identify cost drivers, and recommend optimisation strategies.Utilise Native Azure services for building and managing cloud...

Intermediate C# Software Developer

Hire Resolve's client is seeking to hire a skilled C# full stack software developer to help with the development of their current projects. Your duties will primarily revolve around building software by writing code, as well as modifying software to fix errors, adapt...

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