Counting the cost as climate change drives marine species to new homes
A new study led by researchers at the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Climate Risk Lab has revealed that climate change will continue to create opportunities for thousands of marine species to colonise new habitats, even if the world continues to rapidly reduce...
Hubble finds evidence for a rare black hole in Omega Centauri
Most known black holes are either extremely massive, like the supermassive black holes that lie at the cores of large galaxies, or relatively lightweight, with a mass of under 100-times that of the Sun. Intermediate-mass black holes (IMBHs) are scarce, however, and...
Study shows geoengineeering could increase infectious disease burden in the Global South
Geoengineering the climate could have massive repercussions for the health of billions of people living in tropical countries with malaria. Solar geoengineering (emergency proposals to inject aerosols into the stratosphere to increase the reflection of sunlight back...
Education notebooks see strong decline in Q1 22 against high 2021 figures
The volume of notebook sales in the education sector across Europe has declined sharply in the first 11 weeks of the year, although it remains higher than pre-pandemic levels, according to Context. The latest four-week rolling average figures for unit sales versus a...
New UN targets chart path to universal meaningful connectivity
The Office of the United Nations Secretary-General's Envoy on Technology and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have announced a new set of UN targets for universal and meaningful digital connectivity to be achieved by 2030. The 15 aspirational targets,...
LinkedIn the brand most imitated for phishing
Social media network LinkedIn was the brand most frequently imitated by cybercriminals in their attempts to steal individuals' personal information or payment credentials during January, February and March. This is according to the Brand Phishing Report for Q1 2022 by...
1m apps purged from Google Play Store
A tradingplatforms.com analysis shows there are fewer applications in Google's Play Store today than four years ago. The site presented data showing that the store's app numbers had fallen by a million. Google Play Store hosted 2 591 578 applications by March this...
Young African leaders join WEF forum
The world's most driven researchers, innovative entrepreneurs, activists and promising political leaders between the ages of 30 and 40 are joining the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders Class of 2022. The Forum of Young Global Leaders was founded in 2005 by...
Stewart van Graan to act as Altron chief executive
Stewart van Graan has been appointed as the executive chairman and acting chief executive of Altron effective from 1 July 2022 until 30 September 2022. Mteto Nyati has stepped down from the position of chief executive effective 30 June 2022, having completed his...
Intel partners to produce qubits at scale
Researchers at Intel and QuTech, an advanced quantum computing research centre consisting of the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) and the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO), have successfully created the first silicon qubits at...
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Adapt IT invests in Uyandiswa
Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) listed Adapt IT announced that it has acquired 49% of Uyandiswa Project Management Services, a 100% black woman owned project management consultancy. This forms part of its significant and increasing commitment to Enterprise...
24online rolls out airport solution
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Security key as Africa moves to LTE
Securing the network is a top priority for telcos and carriers as LTE becomes increasingly mainstream across Africa, says Fortinet. Perry Hutton, regional director of Fortinet for Africa, says: “LTE is changing the playing field. The previous generation of mobile...
African ICT must seize opportunity
As the next big frontier for market growth, Africa is rich with potential. But African businesses have been slow to capitalise on this, and stand to lose out to foreign players, says Ayanda Dlamini, business development manager at LGR Telecommunications. Sub-Saharan...
Netology, Cloud on Demand partner
Specialist networking services ICT company Netology has partnered with cloud distributor Cloud On Demand to assist it with the provision of cloud services to its customers and in doing so has helped customers reap the benefits of cloud infrastructure. Following the...
Konica Minolta launches mobility offering
Konica Minolta South Africa clients across the country can now enjoy an entirely new and exciting aspect to the company’s service delivery, as it launches its innovative mobility project, which is comprised of two complementary systems – vCare and mobile. vCare is a...
Gumtree revamps automotive section
Gumtree has made big changes to their highly-trafficked automotive section, by monetising the channel and becoming an automotive platform of note. They recently introduced an ad management and customization dashboard for professional sellers. “While we haven’t seen...
Projects fail ERP
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) projects have a bad reputation. Like wayward children, they can be difficult to control and expensive to bring to full maturity. Yet just as parents often fail their errant children, ERP projects that go bad often do so because...
An Agile testing paradigm shift
Agile techniques are becoming mainstream as companies gear up to deliver the software they need to meet rapidly shifting consumer needs and intense competition. However, it’s also clear that many companies are struggling with testing in this new, agile world. “I’ve...
Fak’ugesi Digital Africa to explore tech
The Fak’ugesi Digital Africa Conference is a retrospective and expansive academic conference to be held in early December 2014. This intimate but intensive conference, organised by Tegan Bristow from Wits Digital Arts, falls under the umbrella of the recent and very...
Data Solutions Architect (CH1016) – Gauteng Randburg
Our client, the most innovative financial institution in South Africa, is seeking a Data Solutions Architect to join their team in Sandton offices.Role PurposeTo define the technology solution for the Data and Analytics (D&A) environment and ensure that it is...
Application Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Position: Application DeveloperHire Resolves client is currently seeking a talented and experienced Application Developer to join their team in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining...
Java Developer – Gauteng Menlyn
Requirements for skilled Java Developers. Permanent position, 6 years + experience Hyrbrid working with offices based in Pretoria Full spec can be shared on request Desired Skills: Java Learn more/Apply for this position
Junior CNC Programmer
Our Client in Gauteng is seeking a Junior CNC Programmer to join their dynamic team. Skills: Mastercam - Junior to IntermediateCorelDraw - Junior to intermediateAdaptabilityMechanical engineering knowledgeGraphic design knowledgeDuties: To design labelsWrite...
Developer – SQL at Parvana Recruitment
About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...
Data Solutions Architect (CH1016) – Gauteng Randburg
Our client, the most innovative financial institution in South Africa, is seeking a Data Solutions Architect to join their team in Sandton offices.Role PurposeTo define the technology solution for the Data and Analytics (D&A) environment and ensure that it is...
Application Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Position: Application DeveloperHire Resolves client is currently seeking a talented and experienced Application Developer to join their team in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining...
Java Developer – Gauteng Menlyn
Requirements for skilled Java Developers. Permanent position, 6 years + experience Hyrbrid working with offices based in Pretoria Full spec can be shared on request Desired Skills: Java Learn more/Apply for this position
Junior CNC Programmer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our Client in Gauteng is seeking a Junior CNC Programmer to join their dynamic team. Skills: Mastercam - Junior to IntermediateCorelDraw - Junior to intermediateAdaptabilityMechanical engineering knowledgeGraphic design knowledgeDuties: To design labelsWrite...
Developer – SQL at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...
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