Phenomenal growth forecast for Gen AI smartphones
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Nominations open for 2024 IITPSA President’s Awards
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Tiny instrument built by students will head to Venus
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Musk warns he may pull out of Twitter deal
Elon Musk has served notice of his intention to pull out of his deal to acquire Twitter if the company doesn't provide him with information about spam and fake accounts. Yesterday (6 June 2022), Musk filed an amended securities document for the Securities and Exchange...
Global potential of Internet still mostly untapped
The immense potential of the Internet for social and economic good remains largely untapped despite 30 years of steady growth, according to a new report from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations specialised agency for information and...
Mobile computing sales set for recovery
Unit sales of mobile computing devices through distributors could return to growth by the second half of the year if supply issues ease and cost-of-living challenges have a reduced impact, according to Context. The figures come from Context's new forecasting report,...
Blockchain Research Institute expands into Africa
With the unique capabilities of blockchain technology set to revolutionise transparency, record-keeping, efficiency, and the effectiveness of transactions in the business world - boardrooms across Africa are beginning to incorporate the technology and applications...
ISS heads to court over collective agreement extension
Innovative Staffing Solutions (ISS) has launched a legal action at the Labour Court in Johannesburg against Minister of Employment and Labour Thulas Nxesi, the National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (NBCRFLI), and various other parties...
Covid, crew, congestion impact the shipping industry
While the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in few direct claims for the marine insurance sector, the impact on the welfare of crews and the boom in shipping and port congestion, exacerbated by the Ukraine invasion, raises potential safety concerns, according to Allianz...
Microplastics carry pathogens into the sea
Particles of plastic float in the ocean. Microplastics are able to carry pathogens from land to parts of the ocean they would normally never reach, a UC Davis study has found. Microplastics are a pathway for pathogens on land to reach the ocean, with likely...
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Columbus Technologies announces DriveLock
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Curbing alcohol abuse in the workplace
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Advanced printers optimise workflows
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Airtel Kenya invests in 3G network
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Citrix, Google enhances Android security
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Address data protection concerns today
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Air cargo pivotal for Africa’s growth
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Good uptake for Veeam Availability Suite v8
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Junior Data Engineer
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Are you passionate about DevOps and looking for your next challenge? We're seeking a DevOps Engineer to join our [Email Address Removed] a member of our team, you'll play a key role in implementing DevOps best practices, automating processes, and optimizing our...
C# Developer (Bloemfontein Onsite)
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ITERMEDIATE SUPPORT ENGINEER at FLOWGEAR 1
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Our client, the most innovative financial institution in South Africa, is seeking a Solutions Architect with experience in the telecommunications industry to join our dynamic Mobile Telecommunications product team. The Solutions Architect will play a key role in...
Junior Data Engineer – Remote Remote
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