Google expands African connectivity with Umoja
With the launch of the first fibre route to directly connect Africa with Australia - Umoja - Google says it will increase digital connectivity, accelerate economic growth, and deepen resilience across Africa. Anchored in Kenya, the Umoja cable route will pass through...
CFOs must get past these enterprise AI stalls
Investments in AI are at an all-time high with the market set to double to $300-billion by 2027, but chief financial officers (CFOs) adopting the technology are unlikely to realize the anticipated enterprise benefits unless they mitigate four common stalls that hinder...
New EU regulations bring Internet in line with the real world
The EU Council has formally adopted both the draft Digital Services Act (DSA) and a Digital Markets Act (DMA), which will allow for better control over the spread of counterfeit goods, hate speech, cyber threats, disinformation and unfair digital services competition...
Global tourism sees Q3 upturn but recovery remains fragile
After a weak first half of 2021, international tourism rebounded during the Northern Hemisphere summer season, boosting results in the third quarter of the year, especially in Europe. According to the newest edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international...
Users urged to exercise caution in festive online shopping
The South African Insurance Association (SAIA) has called for consumers to exercise extreme caution while shopping online over the period leading to and after the festive season. Consumers should beware of fake sites, which look like authentic companies, false deals...
NASA’s Curiosity rover sends a picture postcard From Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover captured a remarkable image from its most recent perch on the side of Mars’ Mount Sharp. The mission team was so inspired by the beauty of the landscape, they combined two versions of the black-and-white images from different times of the day...
Sci-Bono appeals for return of missing RoboDog
Sci-Bono Discovery Centre's RoboDog has disappeared and the science centre is appealing to anyone with information on its whereabouts to come forward. The dog was last seen late yesterday afternoon (Thursday, November 25) when the Discovery Centre in Newtown,...
NFT adoption set to double in SA
South Africans are less likely to own NFTs compared to their global counterparts, although the popularity of this asset class is growing. Finder.com's Global NFT Adoption report of more than 28 000 internet users reveals that 8,3% of South Africans own NFTs, which is...
How to evaluate a Black Friday deal
The South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) warns buyers against overspending on ill-considered purchases advertised as Black Friday deals. "Black Friday specials often aim to exploit the emotional vulnerability consumers and society to counter...
Sales reps urged to prepare for festive season growth
While many sectors are coming off a low base as a result of last year's lockdown, a large number of South African industries have improved significantly this year. Leading the race are the food and beverage as well as the building and hardware industries which...
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Boost debt collection with list management
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Schneider enhances IS’ data centre
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BT named telecommunications leader by IDC
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Are your contact centre metrics relevant?
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Bribery, corruption highlighted in survey
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BlackBerry announces eBBM Suite
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Senior Server Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria
iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities. We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Server Engineer to join our team in Pretoria. As a Senior Server Engineer you'll play a critical role in ensuring the stability, security, and performance of the...
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Database Administrator (DBA)
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Database Administrator (DBA) to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will...
Mid/ Senior IT Developer – Port Elizabeth
Job Description:The responsibility of this role is to support the software development process within the organisation by providing technical insights and ideas throughout the SDLC and producing neat, semi-complex and accurate code and queries, according to the agreed...
Web Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
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Database Administrator (DBA) – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Database Administrator (DBA) to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will...
Mid/ Senior IT Developer – Port Elizabeth – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Job Description:The responsibility of this role is to support the software development process within the organisation by providing technical insights and ideas throughout the SDLC and producing neat, semi-complex and accurate code and queries, according to the agreed...
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12 month contractHybrid working depending on location Min 3 years' development experienceExperience working in an agile environmentExcellent communication, analytical skills, and decision-making ability in collaborative environmentsSolid understanding of...
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