Exposure to violence severely impacts SA’s young children
A study by Lucinda Tsunga, a PhD graduand from the University of Cape Town (UCT), has described alarmingly high levels of violence exposure in young South African children which could have significant implications for addressing the profound impact of violence...
Young scientists show what they can do
A total of 262 young scientists presented 183 research projects at the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists' Regional Science Fairs final event in Gauteng North at the Tshwane University of Technology. The projects on display were evaluated by 142 judges including...
These are the passport holders with the most travel freedom
Passport holders with the greatest global access are currently the most restricted and reluctant to enjoy their travel freedom. This is according to the latest results from the Henley Passport Index, which is based on exclusive and official data from the International...
Personal data exposed by Nigerian healthcare agency
A data breach affecting the Nigerian organisation Plaschema (Plateau State Contributory Health Care Management Agency) exposed the personal data of thousands of citizens, according to the findings of the Website Planet research team. Plaschema manages Plateau State...
SIU welcomes arrest for R215m IT tender
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the arrest of former municipal manager of Moretele Municipality in the North West province for allegedly contravening the Municipal Finance Management Act and the irregular awarding of a multimillion-rand IT tender....
Treasury reports on payment non-compliance
National Treasury has released an annual report on non-compliance with payment of suppliers’ invoices within 30 days. The report shows that there was an improvement in the payment of invoices by government to service providers within 30 days in the 2021/22 financial...
Heatwaves and fires scorch Europe, Africa and Asia
In June and July 2022, heatwaves struck Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, as temperatures climbed above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in places and broke many long-standing records. The map pictured here shows the surface air temperatures...
Digital payments could ignite the kasi economy
According to the World Bank, the majority of South Africa’s urban population resides in townships and, with an 18% contribution to GDP, the informal sector within it is one of the most important parts of the economy, both as a means of employment and how millions of...
Put people first for AI success
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot topic and big buzzword in business today – indeed, Infoholic Research predicts that AI in the logistics and supply chain markets will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 42,9% until 2023. According to author, AI and...
Despite complexity, SA manufacturing sector still resilient
The manufacturing landscape in South Africa has undergone a fundamental shift over the past two years thanks to several complexities that have had an impact, both locally and globally. In the country, the power supply remains a significant obstacle, while global...
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Solutions must advance as fraud escalates
Fraud is a significant problem for local and international organisations and is growing exponentially. In the digital world, faceless contact self-service centres and virtual platforms represent a ripe feeding ground for identity thieves. To address this issue,...
Five reasons to move to cloud backup
Today’s businesses generate more data than ever before, forcing them to back up their information more often, says Demetri Petropoulos, head of business development at Global Micro Solutions.While the weekly tape backup might have worked a decade ago for files and...
Booking.com launches Apple Watch app
Booking.com, the world's number one accommodation site, has announced the launch of the Booking Now app for the Apple Watch. Booking Now, which draws from Booking.com's vast selection of over 625 000 properties in more than 75 000 unique destinations, is the first and...
CCTV with remote monitoring boosts security
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200m to use video conferencing in 2015
2015 is poised to be yet another big year for video conferencing, with the latest estimates revealing that at least 200-million people will be collaborating with video conferencing, says Nicolette Kruger, country manager for NFS Technology, a company providing...
Fortinet expands ATP framework
Fortinet is protecting customers at every entry point into the network with its expanded advanced threat protection (ATP) framework, which extends from endpoint devices all the way to the data centre. The company has announced enhancements to its FortiClient solution,...
IFC, Mastercard grow partnership
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and MasterCard have signed an agreement to establish a risk-sharing facility, which is expected to provide millions of people in emerging markets access to electronic payments, a crucial next step in their ongoing collaboration...
Iemas rolls out Microsoft Dynamics
Financial services provider Iemas Financial Services (Co-operative) Limited has chosen Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 as the ERP platform as part of its modernisation project. Local Microsoft Gold Certified partner AccTech Systems has been commissioned to deploy the...
10 tips for data saving
With the demand for data at an all-time high, many consumers find themselves struggling to manage their bills, or receiving nasty surprises at the end of the month. Altech Autopage shares some tips on how to take control of your data consumption. Inclusive data Did...
Adam Smith International uses Microsoft PPM
Adam Smith International, an international advisory firm, has partnered with Microsoft Gold Certified partner, AccTech Systems, to deploy Microsoft PPM (Project and Portfolio Management) for the Climate Resilient Infrastructure Development Facility (CRIDF). Helping...
Agile Project Manager at Direct Transact – Gauteng Menlyn
Role: Manage and deliver Software Development IT projects from commencement to completion within the scope, budget and time agreed in line with the business strategy.Plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate projects within the company for new and existing...
SAP ABAP Developer (Expert level) hybrid/contract (0742) TB – Gauteng Midrand
Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for functional and/or technical design document(s). Proactively propose solutions to improve the support of (new) business processes. Providing business case input...
Test Analyst – Gauteng Randburg
Join this industry leader and cement your long-term career! Our client in the telecoms industry is looking to appoint an experienced and qualified Test Analyst to be responsible for designing, developing, and executing quality assurance and control processes, test...
FULL STACK-FRONT END DEVELOPER
Role: Design and develop robust, testable, and maintainable software solutions.Document software, in particular business rules and key technical decisions.Research and make suggestions on how to improve our existing systems.Analyse, diagnose and resolve software...
Mobile Software Engineer
We are currently recruiting a Mobile Software Engineer to work remotely for a client based in the USA. The successful candidate will bring new software to life as well as maintain the existing product catalog. The position requires adaptability to flexible...
Intermediate Software Engineer
Want to work from home?! Our client develop software solutions that support best-in-class visualization, data-driven communication, and platform independence, and build upon an API-driven integration into any open BI software. With KPI-CHAT they take real-time data...
FULL STACK-FRONT END DEVELOPER – Gauteng Menlyn
Role: Design and develop robust, testable, and maintainable software solutions.Document software, in particular business rules and key technical decisions.Research and make suggestions on how to improve our existing systems.Analyse, diagnose and resolve software...
Mobile Software Engineer – Gauteng Gauteng
We are currently recruiting a Mobile Software Engineer to work remotely for a client based in the USA. The successful candidate will bring new software to life as well as maintain the existing product catalog. The position requires adaptability to flexible...
Intermediate Software Engineer – Remote Remote
Want to work from home?! Our client develop software solutions that support best-in-class visualization, data-driven communication, and platform independence, and build upon an API-driven integration into any open BI software. With KPI-CHAT they take real-time data...
Innovation Project Manager
We're looking for a passionate and organized individual who loves driving delivery in a fast-paced environment. Do you have a knack for keeping projects on track, managing delivery and fostering collaboration? Join a leader in healthcare technology solutions, as an...
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