NASA plans for a return to the Moon – this time to stay

NASA is embarking on one of the most ambitious space endeavors in its history: building the Moon Base near the lunar South Pole, establishing humanity’s first sustained presence on the Moon. The lunar South Pole is one of the most strategically and scientifically...

Supply chain planning threatened by AI hype and ‘agent washing’

Agentic AI is reshaping the supply chain planning landscape, but hype and “agent washing” are creating real risks for organisations under pressure to deliver results, according to Gartner. Supply chain planning (SCP) leaders who focus on proven use cases, strengthen...

AI spend grows 47% – and more is expected

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,59-trillion in 2026 - a 47% increase year-over-year - according to Gartner. “Through the next several years, the need for capacity will make AI infrastructure - including AI-optimised IaaS, AI-optimised servers, AI...

How to raise funds, then scale your African start-up

Kathy Gibson reports from Everything AI and Gitex Kenya in Nairobi – For many African start-ups, their biggest challenge is not coming up with solutions or creating systems that work – it is in scaling them effectively. Once the excitement of the initial idea and...

Dating app users at higher risk of online harassment

In an era where online interactions increasingly shape our social lives, the occurrence of online harassment poses a significant threat to the safety and well-being of individuals, particularly those engaging in online dating. Incogni researchers have found that...

Beast Foundation promotes female-focused leadership

The Beast Foundation, in collaboration with Elyseum Family Office (Elyseum), has launched the Lead Like a Girl programme aimed at empowering young women from underprivileged backgrounds in South Africa and Zimbabwe, providing them with opportunities to realise their...

Mining organisations are becoming highly digitalised

More than half of the mining organisations operating around the world consider themselves to be repeatable data-led companies on the organisational data maturity scale, according to IDC’s 2021 Worldwide Mining Decision-Maker Survey. The ability to capture, clean, and...

Industrial control systems come under threat

Almost one in three industrial computers globally was subject to malicious activity in H1 2021, according to Kaspersky ICS CERT. During the first half of 2021, cybercriminals intensively used various types of spyware and malicious scripts while performing their...

Hlengiwe Mkhize dies

Hlengiwe Mkhize, the deputy minister in the Presidency for women, youth and persons with disabilities, has died. Mkhize served as deputy minister of telecommunications and postal services between 2014 and 2017, after being elected to the national assembly in 2009. She...

Market for fully printed sensors set to reach 4,9bn by 2032

Printed and flexible sensors constitute the largest printed electronics market outside of displays, and IDTechEx forecast that the market for fully printed sensors will reach 4,9-billion by 2032. This growth is despite the sustained displacement of its largest market...

Supply chain organisations should look to a chief robotics officer

With robotics and automation taking over more tasks in organizations, the role of the chief robotics officer (CRO) should be created to strategically drive the proliferation of these technologies, according to Gartner. “Nearly every business is going to have a robot...

SA organisations not confident they could survive a ransomware attack

Organisations are facing several data protection challenges driven by the constant threat of ransomware, the consumption of emerging technologies, and data growth. And South African companies aren't sure their existing data protection solutions will meet their future...

Unrest, lockdown hit manufacturers’ confidence

The Q3 Absa Manufacturing Survey saw a slight dip in overall sector confidence, with business confidence falling five points to 41 during the quarter. "With continued uncertainty regarding Covid-19 lockdown restrictions during the quarter as well as the unrest...

Top tech trends CFOs should pay attention to

Hyperautomation and intelligent composable business are the top strategic trends that chief financial officers (CFOs) should immediately address, according to Gartner. "These trends reflect the need for finance leaders to quickly and efficiently adjust to rapidly...

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Building a distributed global enterprise

The explosion of online, social and mobile technologies has resulted in a 24/7 worldwide workplace. Long gone are the days when business was confined to desktop PCs and a nine-to-five working day. Today, organisations are increasingly operating from multiple locations...

Tyco appoints new MD for sub-Saharan Africa

Juan Mogollon, president of Growth Markets for Tyco, the world’s largest dedicated fire protection and security company, has announced that Danna Strydom, group MD for Tyco sub-Saharan Africa had left the organisation in pursuit of semi-retirement and Stuart Clarkson...

New CEO for Powertech System Integrators

Powertech, a wholly owned subsidiary of the JSE-listed Altron Group, has appointed Hennie Du Plessis as the new CEO of Powertech System Integrators (PTSI) with effect from 3 March 2014. Du Plessis is registered as a professional Engineer (Pr Eng) with the Engineering...

FOXit releases Project Server Report Pack

FOXit, one of South Africa’s fastest growing and most successful providers of project and portfolio management services, has refined its offering to businesses with the rollout of its Project Server Report Packs. This solution adds immediate benefit by offering...

JT International retains Integr8

JTI has selected South Africa-based ICT managed services provider, Integr8, as its continued technology procurement and services partner of choice. This marks the extension of a long-term relationship founded upon reliable, quality outsourced technical service...

WD named Storage Vendor of the Year

Hundreds of distributors, retailers and e-tailers across the US and Europe-Middle East-Africa regions have selected WD, a Western Digital company, as the best hard drive company with which to partner during the past year. In the US, CRN’s 2014 Channel Champion Survey...

POPI is not all doom and gloom

The Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act was signed into law last year. It places strict onuses on businesses when it comes to handling personal information about their clients, staff and customers, says Doros Hadjizenonos, sales manager for Check Point South...

DSA to host wireless spectrum debate

The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) will hold the world’s largest conference on wireless spectrum sharing in Accra, Ghana from 13 to 14 May 2014. This comes at a time when new laws and regulations are needed in order to release spectrum for vital radio, TV, broadband...

Manage fraud with employee verification

According to PWC’s biennial Global Economic Crime Survey (2011), economic crime continues to rise, growing by 13% since the 2009 survey. Fifty-six percent of respondents said that employees were responsible for the most serious fraud, and asset misappropriation...

Three layers of security key for business

Businesses today need to focus equally on physical, personnel and cyber security in order to mitigate risk in the face of growing criminal focus on enterprise data, says UK-based security expert Chris Phillips.All businesses should take a holistic approach to...

2528 – Full Stack Developer (Advanced) – Gauteng Pretoria

Large, international Automotive client actively looking for highly competent Full Stack Developer (Advanced)ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Back End: Java with Spring Framework Experience, REST and SOAP servicesFront End: Angular framework, HTML, CSS, JavaScript or...

ESG Analyst/Intern – Gauteng Johannesburg

Hire Resolve's Client in the Technology space is seeking a dynamic, self-sufficient and self-motivated junior ESG professional to join the Johannesburg Impact Analysis team. You will have the opportunity to engage in impactful projects and contribute to their mission...

Business Analyst at Sentech

Buiness AnalystFIXED TERM CONTRACT (12 Months)Salary: We offer a competitive remuneration Sentech is looking for a Business Analyst to engage closely with business stakeholders, understand their needs, objectives and challenges, translating these into precise and...

Data Administrator (1 Year Contract)

ENVIRONMENT:A financial services provider in South Africa, specializing in life insurance, seeks a Data Administrator to join their dynamic data department. The role involves spearheading the company's shift towards becoming data-centric by delivering accurate,...

Business Intelligence Analyst

Company Overview:[Company Name] is a dynamic and innovative sports betting company dedicated to providing unparalleled entertainment experiences to our customers. With cutting-edge technology and a passion for sports, we aim to revolutionize the industry through...

Software Developer

Our client, a Market Leader in Driver and Fleet Management is expanding and looking for a Software Developer to join their team.Software Developer They are looking for a Mid-Level developer who thrives on the ability to simplify complex problems and look at how we can...

Systems Analyst Team Lead – Gauteng Johannesburg

Are you ready to lead a team of talented systems analysts in delivering innovative solutions and driving digital transformation? We're seeking a passionate and experienced Systems Analyst Team Lead to join our dynamic [Email Address Removed] a Systems Analyst Team...

Technical Project Manager – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Technical Project Manager (Solar PV)StellenboschMarket Related Join an Innovative Renewable Energy Solutions Company as a Technical Project Manager! Is this you?Are you a self-motivated problem-solver with a disciplined work ethic and a passion for renewable energy?...

Data Manager (2 Year Contract) Wits GRT – Gauteng Parktown

Main purpose of the job:Cleaning study data and data entry tool development using a variety of software, liaising with other SAPRIN member sites, and being a proactive team memberLocation:Wits School of Public Health – Parktown, JohannesburgKey performance...

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