UCT research gives insight into socio-economic ills – and how to fix them
The conclusion of the research project on Employment, Income Distribution and Inclusive Growth (REDI3X3) - a large-scale, multi-year research undertaking led by the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (SALDRU) -...
Cybercriminals exploit new fantasy game
"Hogwarts Legacy", the highly anticipated Harry Potter game set in the legendary wizarding world and already a bestseller on Steam and PlayStation 5, is set for its official release today (10 February). But, sadly, Harry and his legion of Potterheads around the world...
Oracle, ByteDance confirm TikTok deal
ByteDance and Oracle have confirmed that Oracle will take over the US operations of TikTok, although details of the deal are still sketchy. "We can confirm that we've submitted a proposal to the Treasury Department which we believe would resolve the Administration's...
Red tape hampers OT cybersecurity
The main barriers that inhibit or delay implementation of industrial cybersecurity projects include the inability to stop production (34%), and bureaucratic steps, such as a lengthy approval process (31%) and having too many decision-makers (23%). This is among the...
Bill Gates Sr dies
William H Gates II, the father of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, has died at the age of 94. The family announced that Gates died peacefully on Monday at his beach home, from Alzheimer's disease. The obituary from the family described Gates as having "a deep...
Global tourist numbers down 65% for first half of 2020
International tourist arrivals plunged 93% in June when compared to 2019, with the latest data from the World Tourism Organisation showing the severe impact Covid-19 has had on the sector. According to the new issue of the World Tourism Barometer from the United...
Research shows pandemic has stalled 20 years of progress
New data demonstrates how the ripple effects of Covid-19 have stopped 20 years of progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (Global Goals). The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has launched its fourth annual Goalkeepers Report provides a...
Robust growth for blockchain investments
Worldwide spending on blockchain solutions is forecast to be $4,1-billion this year, an increase of more than 50% compared to 2019. According to a new update to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Blockchain Spending Guide, blockchain spending will...
Modern privacy regulations will soon cover 65% of people
By 2023, 65% of the world's population will have its personal data covered under modern privacy regulations, up from 10% in 2020, according to Gartner. "With more countries introducing modern privacy laws in the same vein as the General Data Protection Regulation...
Earwear sales a bright spot for MEA wearables shipments
Shipments of wearable devices across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) declined 2,7% year on year (YoY) in Q2 2020 to total 2-million units, according to International Data Corporation (IDC) and its latest Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. This follows an...
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Pannar Seed buys digital Xerox press
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Mimecast offers Large File Send for Outlook
Mimecast announced Large File Send for Outlook a new service that makes sending large files secure and easy for users but meets the governance and management needs of IT staff. The service will eliminate a common data security or "Shadow IT" threat caused when users...
E-learning enhances business performance
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Tecovation appointed as Kounta POS reseller
Des Parker, CEO of Tecovation, part of Bothongo Group Commercial, has announced that they have been appointed as the regional reseller for Kounta in the southern African region. “Retail and hospitality businesses can get a quick start in the cloud with Kounta’s new...
C-COM, Vox Telecom announce partnership
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M-KOPA Solar rolls out Sage 300 ERP
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Meeting the demand of the African data boom
Africans like their mobile phones, too. So surely the African continent will simply follow the same telecom development and usage pattern as the rest of the world - perhaps just a little later? Well, not quite, says David King, CEO, Flexenclosure. Africa has proven to...
New Ricoh products at Africa Print 2013
Ricoh SA will again attend Africa Print at the Sandton Convention Centre from 21 to 23 August, where it will show and demonstrate its newest member of the production fleet, the latest wide format, graphic arts production, entry-level production, and production...
Blue Turtle, Informatica extend agreement
Blue Turtle Technologies (Blue Turtle), a leading South African technology management company focused on IT and service management, has extended its partnership with Informatica Corporation the world’s number one independent leader in data integration software. Blue...
Kathea announces new Polycom product
Kathea, a distributor of video communications solutions, has announced the availability of the Polycom RealPresence CloudAXIS Suite, a software addition to the Polycom RealPresence Suite that extends secure, reliable and high-quality enterprise-grade video...
Technical Project manager at renewable energy – solar energy
Our client stands at the forefront of the renewable energy sector, championing a greener tomorrow. Experts in coneptualizing, deploying and overseeing solar energy systems tailored for both residential and commercial clientele. 1 - 5 years' experienceElectrical...
Senior Microsoft Power BI Developer
Role Purpose:The company is currently seeking anexperienced Power BI Developer Consultant to join the BPM team. The individual selected will be crucial in converting data into valuable insights for our long-standing clients in the banking and financial sectors. We...
Senior Microsoft Power BI Developer
Red Ember is seeking to hire a Senior Microsoft Power BI Developer to join the BPM team.The individual selected will be crucial in converting data into valuable insights for our long-standing clients in the banking and financial sectors.Activities will include:...
Regional Network Manager – Gauteng City Deep
Qualifications MatricTechnical Qualification is a requirement, Degree advantageousKnowledge & Experience Technical mechanical and electrical understandingGood computer literacy skillsExperience in systems aptitudeExperience in financial acumenAdministrative and...
Technical Project manager at renewable energy – solar energy – Gauteng Kyalami
Our client stands at the forefront of the renewable energy sector, championing a greener tomorrow. Experts in coneptualizing, deploying and overseeing solar energy systems tailored for both residential and commercial clientele. 1 - 5 years' experienceElectrical...
Senior Microsoft Power BI Developer – Remote Remote
Role Purpose:The company is currently seeking anexperienced Power BI Developer Consultant to join the BPM team. The individual selected will be crucial in converting data into valuable insights for our long-standing clients in the banking and financial sectors. We...
Senior Microsoft Power BI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Red Ember is seeking to hire a Senior Microsoft Power BI Developer to join the BPM team.The individual selected will be crucial in converting data into valuable insights for our long-standing clients in the banking and financial sectors.Activities will include:...
Senior IT Business Analyst Team Lead
Executive Summary Remote/Hybrid This is a senior hire and our client seeks a seasoned BA with demonstrated experience in managing a dynamic team including building BA KPI scorecard for the teamManagement Consulting in addition to private sector experience preferredAn...
Junior IT Administrator (Professional IT Services)
Attending to client service change requests; performing backup maintenance; installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and customization of MS Office applications. **Please note this is an office-based (not hybrid) role reporting directly to the Professional...
Business Intelligence Specialist
Remote working for Saudi Arabia companyRequirements:BS degree in CS, EE, or equivalent.5+ years of experience in supporting cloud services in production.Strong knowledge of internet protocols and exposure to troubleshooting network services.Understanding of the DevOps...
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