Gender equality: Empowering the cybersecurity trailblazers
In the rapidly expanding field of cybersecurity, two major challenges loom large: a staggering talent gap and persistent gender inequality. According to the recently 2022 (ISC)² Cybersecurity Workforce Study, the industry faces an alarming shortage of 3,4-million...
Call for mandatory procurement transformation in community schemes
Minister of Human Settlements Mmamoloko Kubayi believes economic transformation has to take place in the multi-trillion rand community schemes economy, which includes sectional title complexes, homeowners' associations, retirement housing schemes, share block...
A pre-budget wish list
Averting a prolonged crisis in a South African economy already fragile before the outbreak of Covid-19 will require fiscal relief more directly targeted at individuals, small businesses and local governments, along with greater macro-economic policy coordination, in...
Unemployment reaches record level
South Africa’s unemployment rate of 32,5% is the highest since 2008, with the number of unemployed people increasing by 701 000 to 7,2-million in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to the third quarter of 2020. This is according to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey...
Maths, science passes down for matric class of 2020
South Africa's 2020 matric cohort recorded a 1,1 percentage point decline from 2019 - but the drop in absolute mathematics and physical science passes over five years has been more pronounced. Percentages hide the fact that the number of matric passes in these two...
5% drop in global smartphone sales
Global sales of smartphones to end users declined 5,4% in the fourth quarter of 2020, according to Gartner. Smartphone sales declined 12,5% in full year 2020. "The sales of more 5G smartphones and lower-to-mid-tier smartphones minimised the market decline in the...
Research confirms music is a must for young drivers
A new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers resulted in a nearly unanimous response: driving is "absolutely impossible" without music. "To young drivers 18-29 years old, music in the car isn't just entertainment, it's part of their autosphere...
Surge in bitcoin addresses holding $1m or more
The current bitcoin wave has attracted more millionaires as the asset continues to surge. Data from Finbold indicates that at least 109 952 addresses each have a bitcoin balance of about $1-million as of February 22, 2021. About 9 200 of the addresses each have a...
Mustek updates trading statement
Mustek has issued an updated trading statement for the six months ended 31 December 2020, following the earlier announcement that headline earnings per share and basic earnings per share were expected to be at least 135% higher than the corresponding period last year....
Ecommerce Day set to boost online sales in SA
Online retail industry players, including PayFast, bidorbuy, PriceCheck, uAfrica, xneelo and Lulalend, are getting behind a new initiative to support the growth of South Africa's ecommerce industry. Ecommerce Day, which will take place on 10 March 2021, aims to grow...
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Stratasys and MakerBot complete merger
Merger enhances Stratasys' leadership position in 3D printing and additive manufacturing and enables the company to offer world’s most popular desktop 3D printer. Stratasys, the leader in professional 3D printing, and MakerBot, the leader in desktop 3D printing, today...
Westcon Comztek releases Motorola MC9200
The Motorola MC9200 gun-style mobile computer from Westcon Mobility Solutions is the next-generation in industry-leading rugged mobile computing, upgraded to support mobile applications and 802.11n wireless LAN. This new device includes all of the features of the...
Check Point named UTM leader by Gartner
Check Point Software Technologies, a worldwide leader in securing the Internet, has announced that it is positioned in the Leaders Quadrant of Gartner's recent Magic Quadrant for Unified Threat Management (UTM).Check Point has been named a leader in the UTM Magic...
Sharp to showcase solutions at Africa Print
Following a first foray into South Africa’s light production printing earlier this year, Sharp Middle East and Africa will showcase its latest high performance multi-function document systems at Africa Print Expo 2013. Operating at stand G31-G38 with local partner...
Mobile is the new frontier for VoIP
Just as voice over Internet protocol is in the process of becoming firmly entrenched as a standard approach for "landline" telecommunications, a new frontier is rapidly opening up. The consumerisation of technology has consumers of all kinds carrying with them...
Oracle unveils new WebCenter release
To succeed in today’s economy, organisations need to ensure customers, partners and employees have access to the right information in the context of the business process in which they are engaged. The latest release of Oracle WebCenter addresses this challenge with...
Protecting businesses’ endpoints
Endpoints are often the initial ‘surface’ where attacks and exploits occur. In fact, both the RSA breach and the notorious Google Aurora attack originated at a single compromised endpoint. It has long been known that technical departments need to invest in endpoint...
Schneider Electric opens excellence centre
Illustrating its commitment to being both a solutions and services leader, Schneider Electric South Africa has established a Solutions and Services Execution Centre. According to Mark Marucchi, who heads up the new Execution Centre, Schneider Electric South Africa...
Fortinet announces portfolio additions
Fortinet - a world leader in high-performance network security - has announced the first new additions to its secure application delivery product portfolio that are a direct result of the company’s recent acquisitions of Coyote Point Systems and XDN. The FortiADC-300E...
Twitter age verification aids compliance
South African alcohol brands and other companies that sell age-restricted products can currently sign up for an age verification service with Twitter that will help them keep minors from following their Twitter accounts. The Twitter age-screening system is based on a...
UX Designer – Remote Remote
UX DesignerAre you a UX Designer who is passionate about customer experience? Have you always been that kid who had an interest in the Aviation industry? They say that curiosity killed the cat but if you would like to hear more about this role, please send your...
Senior SQL BI Developer – Remote Remote
Senior SQL DeveloperWorld class Mentorship and specialisationR720 000 - R840 000Our client, a large IT Consultancy providing Africa with innovative IT support and network management, as well as cutting-edge business management platforms to simplify, integrate and...
Senior Network Engineer – Gauteng Randburg
"Unlock Your Full Potential and join us as a Senior Network Engineer and Secure the Future of Finance! ?? Elevate Your Career with Cutting-Edge Technology and Innovation! ?? Be the Architect of a Resilient, High-Performance Network! ??? Apply Now and Build the...
Salesforce Functional Analyst Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client leads the way in human led, technology enabled professional services, working with clients to transform their business and make it fit for the future. If you are looking for a career where every day is different, where challenges are complex and where you...
Web App Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Dive into innovation with our exciting opportunity in Durban! Are you a passionate Web App Developer ready to make waves? Join our team for a long-term contract role that promises not just a project, but a journey. Create digital magic against the backdrop of Durban's...
Senior Java Developer
We are looking for a Java Developer with experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. It is preferred that the individual be skilled in Angular and Native android development as the team is cross skilled and multi-functional. We are...
Data Scientist
Data ScientistOpportunity to add great input to a leading Data Science TeamR90 000 - R100 000A financial institution, strives to provide innovative credit solutions, is looking for a professional data scientistMinimum Requirements:Master's or Ph.D. degree in Computer...
Desktop Engineer I
Join the iOCO Infrastructure Services Community: Where Work is an Adventure, Not Just a Job. We are looking for a motivated and technically adept Desktop Engineer I to join our IT support team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in providing desktop...
Junior Software Developer
Junior Software Developer - Use your brilliant talents to work in a one of a kind insurance tech company! Hybrid working opportunity ?? No Prior Experience Required! ?? We are looking for an enthusiastic Junior Software Developer to join our experienced Software...
Network Security Engineer
Are you looking to advance your career in the dynamic world of cybersecurity? We have an exciting opportunity in beautiful Cape Town! Join our team in a CCNP Security Certified hybrid role and take your expertise to new heights. In this position, you'll blend remote...
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