Early African humans used a form of ‘biogasification’ to make glue
Researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) have found that in the Middle Stone Age, early Homo sapiens in South Africa used adhesive substances to attach stone tools to wooden handles and spears. Until now, it was thought that only trees of the genus...
Former MTN CEO dies
Sifiso Dabengwa, formerly chairperson of Eskom and CEO of MTN, died yesterday (1 September) from cancer. Dabengwa was CEO of MTN from 2011 to 2015, and chaired Eskom from 2018 to 2020. Dabengwa is survived by his wife and four children.
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...
Anglo American doubles education investment to over R1bn
Anglo American has launched the second phase of its education programme in South Africa in partnership with the Department of Basic Education, doubling the programme's scope and commitment to improving educational outcomes. The education programme is integral to Anglo...
SA student makes top 50 shortlist for global prize
Iziphozonke Mlambo, a 19-year-old student from Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal and currently studying Human Biology at Biola University in California, has been included in the top 50 shortlist for the Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2022, an annual $100 000 award to be...
Renewables key to the massive energy transformation SA needs
South Africa needs to urgently transform its energy system, with research on South Africa’s energy sector indicating that the long-term cost of inaction is high. As the world's most carbon-intensive economy among the G20 countries, almost 50% of the country's exports...
New ransomware group employs cross-platform programming language
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a new ransomware group that further underlines the trend of ransomware actors turning to cross-platform functionality. The group, dubbed Luna, employs the use of ransomware written in Rust, a programming language that has been...
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Pilot revamps site with Sage Online Tools
Pilot PoS Software has seen qualified sales leads generated from search engine traffic leap by 70% following its decision to redesign its Web site using Sage Online Tools. The company, a leading developer and implementer of systems designed for the food and...
Rdio launches in South Africa
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BCX helps Limpopo community learn
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Orange names 1Q15 top selling products
Since the launch of the Orange Online Store in South Africa in early January 2013, the response from local consumers has far surpassed the company’s initial expectations. Offering a range of products from widely acclaimed brands such as Google, Motorola, Huawei, CAT,...
What does IoT mean for your business?
Ensuring the business network is ready for the Internet of Things means ensuring it is scalable, reliable and secure, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. You’ve heard of the Internet of Things (or Internet of Everything) by now, I’m sure. It’s things...
Ineffective outbound contact centres cost
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Ricoh releases new A3 MFDs
Ricoh has released its new 3054SP/3554SP series of A3 black-and-white multi-function devices (MFDs), for medium to large offices, that support intelligent document functionality. They form part of a larger range of Ricoh black-and-white multi-function devices,...
Data security key for protecting government
Cybercrime is a burgeoning threat, not only to business but also to governments all over the world. The increasing number of highly publicised examples of cybercrime activities being used against governments or for political gain highlights this trend. The need for...
Siemens earns Level 2 B-BBEE status
Siemens is now one of just two companies in its peer group to achieve Level 2 BBBEE. It has the highest rating for a German company operating in South Africa. The Level 2 ranking was calculated by Empowerdex in accordance with the Department of Trade and Industry’s...
Learning, development beats training, HR
By virtue of the fact that learning and development (L&D) functions in the education, training and development (ETD) sector, many believe that its role purely relates to training facilitators and human resource departments, says Mark Orpen, CEO of The Institute of...
Automation Tester / Test Analyst
Job Description Seeking experienced candidate proficient in Agile lifecycles, specializing in Test Automation. Critical thinker with strong communication skills for process improvementResponsibilities Lead test processes, manage QA environments, and define quality...
Senior Analyst Developer
The scope will include but will not be limited to: Key deliverables: Desired Skills: Analytical skills and thinking Time and work management Problem solving and analysis Presentation Skills Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree...
.Net Developer
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a .Net Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing: The...
Azure DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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Automation Tester / Test Analyst – Remote Remote
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Senior Analyst Developer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
The scope will include but will not be limited to: Key deliverables: Desired Skills: Analytical skills and thinking Time and work management Problem solving and analysis Presentation Skills Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree...
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Software Developer Analyst at Accenture
Are you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? A leading Pan-African telecommunications company is launching a groundbreaking Software Engineering Centre of Excellence (COE); dedicated to building...
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Front-End Developer at NetOps Africa
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