SA must put jobs at the centre of its AI future

South Africans are embracing AI, but turning that appetite into economic opportunity will require trained educators, reliable Internet, affordable access, recognised skills pathways, scaling of existing financing models, and investment in the country’s own languages,...

SA’s data centre boom starts to raise questions

South Africa’s rapidly expanding data centre sector is highlighting a fundamental gap in how the country plans and regulates major digital infrastructure: there is no comprehensive public record of how many facilities are operating, where they are located, or how much...

CFOS play an outsize role as AI scales enterprise-wide

As AI becomes more integrated into enterprise operations and decision-making, chief financial officers (CFOs) are taking on a larger role in shaping enterprise priorities around AI, helping turn strategy into execution, and determining how investments and capital...

In Scotland, NASA scientists search for clues about Mars’ past

This summer, NASA scientists headed to the Scottish Highlands to follow up on last year’s announcement of potential biosignatures on Mars and prepare for future research. The rocks and cliffs of Scotland’s Stoer formation offer a combination difficult to find on...

AI and a question of ethics

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco 2024 - When it comes to using artificial intelligence (AI), ethics is a key issue, and organisations are advised start formulating clear policies around trusted and responsible AI. Rohan Patel, senior vice-president:...

New report unpacks Russian influence in SA

Three prominent X/Twitter accounts appear to be behaving as information bridges or conduits between a Russian online community and communities that regularly interact on topics of political and social importance in South Africa. This is according to a new report -...

International APT groups target SA

Kaspersky researchers have disclosed the details of the latest threat intelligence reports on South African, with the analysis of the APT groups - major threat actors hunting for sensitive information and finances. The telemetry of the company has demonstrated that...

SARB consults on monetary policy implementation reform

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is calling for input on a new framework for implementing monetary policy. The organisation has been working on reviewing the framework for a few years. The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgency of reform, and...

Automotive sensor market set for shake-up

A new report from Juniper Research has found that the automotive sensors market will grow to over $92-billion by 2026; a 30% increase over 2021. This growth will be driven by sensors that enable automated vehicles and ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems). Sensors...

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,...

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DCC centre offers Dell demos, training

Distributor Drive Control Corporation is adding value for channel partners with a new Dell Proof of Concept (POC) centre at their headquarters in Johannesburg. The POC centre will not only deliver training on Dell solutions, it will also enable resellers to test the...

Times 3 Technologies clinches Sage award

During the recent annual Sage Insights Conference that was held at Champagne Sports Resort in the Drakensberg, Times 3 Technologies walked away with the National Solution Provider of the Year award. This is the highest recognition awarded by Sage ERP Africa for...

First Distribution wins IBM award

First Distribution is proud to announce that it has won the IBM Software award for Best Business Development for Middle East and Africa for the year 2013. The award was conferred to the distributor at the IBM VAD University, held in Budapest, Hungary on the 6th of...

Ocular brings Aspect solution to SA

Contact centre solution provider, Ocular Technologies, is pleased to announce that as an Aspect Software partner, it will be reselling and supporting the Aspect Back Office Optimizer product, which is powered by eg solutions. At the start of February 2014, Aspect, a...

Datacentrix renews nine outsourcing deals

Integrated ICT solutions and services provider, Datacentrix, has reinforced the success of its value-driven, services-led approach, renewing nine outsourcing contracts country-wide over the past six months, the latest of which include mining giant, Exxaro, and...

LGIT Smart Solutions helps IT scholars

It’s not every day that one gets the opportunity to make a difference in someone else’s life. It happened to Natascha Prussen, MD of LGIT Smart Solutions who helped two promising students, Prince Ramashaba and Margret Sootho which changed their lives forever, and...

Blue Turtle receives Flexera partner award

Blue Turtle Technologies received the award for the Highest Growth Partner 2013 EMEA from Flexera Software, market leader in software license management, at their partner event held recently in France. Blue Turtle, a Flexera Software Solution and Implementation...

Stratasys Objet 3D printer wins award

Stratasys, a manufacturer of 3D printers and materials for personal use, prototyping and production, has announced that the Objet Eden260V 3D Printer has won the 2014 Product Award for Top Innovative Equipment from The Dental Advisor magazine. The Objet Eden260V 3D...

Govt dept rolls out Dac’s PPM solution

Dac Systems, local provider of turnkey solutions based on Microsoft products, has successfully initiated a Project Portfolio Management (PPM) solution for a high profile government department . This solution will be used to track performance of the department on...

Kaseya reports strong performance in 2013

Kaseya, a leading provider of IT systems management software, has announced that it closed 2013 with exceptionally strong momentum in software bookings, new customer acquisition, and SaaS adoption. These outcomes reflect the renewed strength and focus of the company...

Project Manager (6 Months Contract) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Additional Information:The Mycology Division aims to improve the outcomes of people affected by serious, life-threatening fungal diseases in South Africa and the African region through public health-focused epidemiological, clinical, and basic science research and...

Mobile Application Developer at M&M Consulting

Description We are looking for a talented and versatile, can-do-it-all Mobile Application Developer to join our team. You will be responsible for building, co-ordinating and managing many mobile applications. We are looking for someone with the ability to...

Scrum Master at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Join a thriving community of individuals transforming lives through direct selling. Since 1998, people have been changing their lives with our client, taking ownership of career opportunities provided, empowering them to earn a sustainable income and...

Strategic Business Analyst

Our client is a frontrunner in the FMCG industry, renowned for their exceptional products and commitment to innovation. As a global leader, they are seeking a Strategic Business Analyst to join their dynamic finance team and contribute to their legacy of excellence....

Odoo Developer

Our client, a leading IT Consulting Company, is seeking an experienced Odoo developer to join their team. As an Odoo developer, you will be responsible for developing and customizing Odoo modules to meet the needs of our business. Additionally, you will be responsible...

Enterprise Architect

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for the overall enterprice systems design, balancing requirements against resource utilisation, architectural factors and provisioning cloud-based security architecture solutions for clients that meet regulatory...

Automation Tester

Our client is a leading player in the retail industry, dedicated to providing exceptional solutions to their customers. With a commitment to innovation and technological advancements, we are seeking a skilled Junior Automation Tester to join our dynamic team. As an...

Mobile Application Developer at M&M Consulting – Gauteng Woodmead

Description We are looking for a talented and versatile, can-do-it-all Mobile Application Developer to join our team. You will be responsible for building, co-ordinating and managing many mobile applications. We are looking for someone with the ability to...

Scrum Master at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Join a thriving community of individuals transforming lives through direct selling. Since 1998, people have been changing their lives with our client, taking ownership of career opportunities provided, empowering them to earn a sustainable income and...

Strategic Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client is a frontrunner in the FMCG industry, renowned for their exceptional products and commitment to innovation. As a global leader, they are seeking a Strategic Business Analyst to join their dynamic finance team and contribute to their legacy of excellence....

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