Green economy could create 3m direct jobs in Africa
Up to 3,3-million new direct green jobs could be created in Africa by 2030, with the majority in the renewable energy sector, particularly solar. This is one of the findings of the "Forecasting Green Jobs in Africa" report from Shortlist and FSD Africa, with analysis...
July sees positive turn in vehicle sales
New vehicle sales received a long-awaited injection of positivity in July, showing growth effectively for the first time in nearly a year. According to data released by naamsa the Automotive Business Council, the South African new vehicle market grew 1,5% year-on-year...
What chief supply chain officers should include in their offset strategies
To ensure future success and achieve competitive advantage, chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) must prepare offset strategies for five key challenges brought about by accelerating change, according to Gartner. Ken Chadwick, vice-president analyst with the Gartner...
Youth urged to be mindful about money
It's no secret that South Africans don't have a great track record when it comes to debt. FNB recently revealed that credit-active middle-income consumers spend, on average, 30% of their income on unsecured credit and 35% on secured credit. To create a future...
UNCDF and IBM partner to address digital skills gap
UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is working with IBM to address the digital skills gap by delivering digital learning to youth and women, as part of UNCDF's Digital Futures initiative. IBM will support the implementation of Digital Futures through the IBM...
Business confidence slips in the second quarter
The RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI) dropped from 46 to 42 in the second quarter – a similar level to that recorded in the second half of 2021. Various shocks over the past year have contributed to keeping confidence this low and many uncertainties remain. A...
Using AI, Mayflower Autonomous Ship concludes trans-Atlantic journey
In a voyage lasting 40 days and conquering approximately 3 500 unmanned miles at sea, the Mayflower Autonomous Ship arrived in North America in Halifax, Nova Scotia on June 5, 2022. Following two years of design, construction and AI model training, the Mayflower...
Half of finance AI projects destined to be delayed or cancelled
Half of current finance artificial intelligence (AI) deployments will be either delayed or cancelled by 2024, while the use of business process outsourcing (BPO) for AI will rise from 6% to 40% within two years, according to Gartner. Chief financial officers (CFOs)...
Semiconductor revenue to grow but supply chains still constrained
According to the Worldwide Semiconductor Technology and Supply Chain Intelligence service from International Data Corporation (IDC), worldwide semiconductor revenue is expected to reach $661-billion in 2022, a 13,7% year-over-year growth rate following strong 2021...
Malware dwell time is increasing
There has been a 36% increase in malware dwell time, with a median intruder dwell time of 15 days in 2021 versus 11 days in 2020, according to the Active Adversary Playbook 2022, which details attacker behaviours that Sophos' Rapid Response team saw in the wild in...
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Fujitsu offers ruggedised business tablet
At Mobile World Congress, Fujitsu has unveiled a no-nonsense, fully ruggedised industrial business tablet, the Fujitsu Tablet Stylistic V535. Designed to roll with the punches and soak up the knocks and scrapes of use in environments that would normally overcome...
Sony releases Xperia M4 Aqua
Sony Mobile Communications has refocused its mid-range device strategy with the introduction of Xperia M4 Aqua - a smartphone bringing Sony’s leadership in camera, design, battery and performance to an accessible price point. “Xperia M4 Aqua represents our renewed...
BlackBerry releases BES12 Cloud
BlackBerry has announced BES12 Cloud, a cloud-based enterprise mobility management solution that will offer easy management of iOS, Android, Windows Phone, BlackBerry 10 smartphones and tablets, as well as a wide range of Samsung KNOX and Android for Work smartphones...
Huawei unveils MirrorSys at MWC 2015
Huawei is introducing, for the first time, a new concept called "full field communication" at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2015, revealing a prototype called MirrorSys. This system is designed to meet the extreme limits of human visual and auditory perception in a...
Acer, partners showcase BYOC solutions
Acer is showcasing its latest build your own cloud (BYOC) developments at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2015 in Barcelona, which extend beyond applications to connecting the Internet of Things (IoT) devices with cloud computing. Under the theme of Acer BYOC...
Operators endorse Ericsson Radio Dot System
The Ericsson Radio Dot System is being deployed worldwide as leading operators support this innovative indoor small cell solution. Operators deploying the Dot for trials and commercial networks include Claro, MTS, Singtel, Telefónica, Verizon and Vodafone. Arun...
Huawei unveils smartwatch at MWC
Huawei continues to break new ground in the wearables space by unveiling today the Huawei Watch, powered by Android Wear at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2015. The fully circular watch features a 1,4-inch touch-sensitive AMOLED display, scratch-proof sapphire crystal...
Columbus Technologies announces DriveLock
Columbus Technologies has announced the availability of an innovative new solution for endpoint security. Based on DriveLock, which is developed by Center Tools, a German developer, the solution provides an integrated approach to securing corporate applications and...
7Arrows Security rolls out solution from GIT
7Arrows Security provides a full suite of security services and products to residential and commercial clients in the Greater Johannesburg area. The company specialises in guarding, security systems, monitoring, community safety initiatives and more, and uses a...
Curbing alcohol abuse in the workplace
The festive season may be over for another year, but this is no reason for organisations to reduce their efforts to curb alcohol consumption in the workplace, says Rhys Evans, director of ALCO-Safe. The reality is that South Africa has a drinking culture, and alcohol...
Solutions Architect (Mobile Telecomms) (CH1006) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
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
The purpose of the Data Engineer is to leverage their data expertise and data related technologies, in line with the companies Data Architecture Roadmap, to advance technical thought leadership for the Enterprise, deliver fit for purpose data products, and support...
Developer – PYTHON (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Parvana Role: Our client develops exciting software using modern tools, techniques and methodologies. Responsibilities: Product design, programming, bug verification, and testing of computer programs for software products and/or customer applications. Researching...
DevOps Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
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) – Free State Bloemfontein
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is all about bringing together the awesome talent of the Free State and blending it with global expertise to power up their local scene. Right now, they're on the hunt for a Java / C# Developer to join their team. If you've got a BSc in Computer...
Aftersales & Continuous Support Engineer
Our client is looking for an Aftersales & Continuous Support Engineer to join their companyPurpose of the position:Support the Aftersales Manager in technical/engineering and administrative tasks, such as managing aftersales & site service records, databases,...
Senior Project Manager-Regulatory Implementation at Datonomy Solutions
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team in Cape Town- 3 days onsite.This role is responsible for managing one or more projects within the constraints of scope, quality, time & cost, within the project governance framework.Delivers the required...
Senior Project Manager at ALJ Recruitment
9 Months contract position2 x Senior Project Managers required to lead and oversee the successful execution of strategic initiatives and projects within a dynamic and innovative environment. You will be instrumental in driving cross-functional collaboration, managing...
Developer – iOS at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position.Role Responsibilities:Contributing to a meaningful product that helps people improve their lives.Being involved in design discussions, user testing and product strategy development.Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design...
Senior C# Full Stack Developer with Mobile
Senior C# Full Stack Developer with MobileA leadership team that values autonomy!The successful candidate will be working in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment driven by technological advancements and the continuous development of company IP and products....
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