Defending the digital operations of critical infrastructure
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco 2024 - Any organisation that runs digital systems understands that it will come under cyberattack. For critical infrastructure, this can have broad implications beyond the company's walls. Ishaaq Jacobs, CISO at Sasol,...
Private sector urged to be ambitious and aggressive in Africa
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa 2024 Morocco – As the digital agenda takes off, countries across Africa are racing to provide the basic infrastructure needed to make it a reality. But years of state-owned telco monopolies and a shortage of funding mean...
Risk management institute backs vaccine task team
The Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) says a renewed call by President Ramaphosa to accelerate the administration of coronavirus vaccines and the establishment of a task team to look at mandatory vaccinations is to be welcomed and should be supported...
A push for NLP for Africa
The Natural Language Processing (NLP) technology that makes engagement across digital channels simple and intuitive for English language speakers is still not serving millions of people who speak African indigenous languages. This is according to NLP researchers who...
Investment in lettuce shows positive returns
Fedgroup has released an opportunity for investors on its Impact Farming platform to invest in the first tranche of over 500 lettuce stacks in a sustainable facility in Pretoria. This is hot on the heels of moringa, and macadamia nut trees being made available on its...
New board for women’s empowerment NPO
Women for Afrika, (WFA) a nonprofit organisation formed in 2004 as an outreach programme of Woman Within International (WWIL) in South Africa, has announced the new board members. The team of seven women will help WFA grow, nurture, support and maintain a community of...
Astronomers see what could be a black hole collision light show
In a first, astronomers may have seen light from the merger of two black holes, providing opportunities to learn about these mysterious dark objects. When two black holes spiral around each other and ultimately collide, they send out gravitational waves - ripples in...
Remote working drove higher productivity
A significant two-thirds of business executives believe that remote work will continue in some form beyond the pandemic, despite a clear divergence in views over employee productivity when working from home. This is according to a new report, Reshaping Productivity,...
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...
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DCC offers Targus Dual Video docking station
Add monitors, printers, network cables, keyboard, mouse, external hard drives and dual screens quickly and easily through a single USB port with the Targus USB 3.0 Dual Video Docking Station from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). The Targus docking station...
New Samsung, Canon product specialist at DCC
Distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has appointed Nathaniel Chudayan as its new Samsung and Canon product specialist. Chudayan is responsible for managing and developing sales and market share nationally for the Canon supplies and Samsung range. He will also...
Insurance provider invests in Dac Systems
Dac Systems, a Proudly South African national provider of turnkey solutions based on Microsoft products, has assisted with a seamless upgrade of Microsoft SharePoint Server as part of an infrastructure upgrade project for an insurance services provider in South...
Automate workload for bottom-line savings
Blue Turtle Technologies, the BMC Software Top Emerging Markets Solution Provider FY 2013, is assisting companies to drastically reduce the risk of supply chain or business service hold ups through effective automation of production workloads and schedules through the...
SE Litho goes digital with Xerox 770 press
Digital and litho printing company SE Litho has bought a Xerox 770 digital colour press from Digilogix, one of the largest Xerox concessionaires in South Africa, and Bytes Document Solutions, the authorised Xerox distributor in 26 countries in sub Saharan Africa. The...
Oracle updates HCM Cloud
To help organisations maximise the potential of their global talent, Oracle has updated Oracle HCM Cloud, available to customers in the Oracle Cloud as part of Release 8. With more than 200 new innovations, including an integrated time and attendance solution,...
Streamlining IT expenditure
Does your IT expenditure resemble a roller coaster ride? If the answer is yes, it probably means that there are some fundamental problems with the infrastructure, says Colin Thornton, CEO, Dial a Nerd. Incorrectly configured or sub-standard hardware can cause a host...
CIMA transforms exams with Pearson VUE
Pearson VUE has entered into a 10-year partnership with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) to transform their portfolio of professional-level exams from pen and paper to computer-based testing (CBT) with a January 2015 launch. The new agreement...
Collibra offers IBM Infosphere integration
Master Data Management, who are the South African reseller for Collibra, has announced the latest integration of the Collibra Data Governance Centre with IBM Infosphere, extending client’s investment in IBM Infosphere to a wider business audience. Collibra addresses...
Data Scientist – Gauteng Centurion
Data Scientist / BI Developer / Data Analyst Job Purpose:Developing and maintaining a Business Intelligence SystemReporting to assist in various projects Qualifications and or Experience required: PythonR (programming language)MS SQLNoSQLDiploma / Degree in...
Business Intelligence & Reporting Engineer
Join a dynamic and forward-thinking organization in the heart of Centurion, Pretoria, operating within the vibrant financial sector. Our client is a leader in providing innovative financial solutions, dedicated to delivering excellence in service and driving...
Data Engineer
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing /...
Project Manager (6 Months Contract)
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...
Business Intelligence & Reporting Engineer – Gauteng Centurion
Join a dynamic and forward-thinking organization in the heart of Centurion, Pretoria, operating within the vibrant financial sector. Our client is a leader in providing innovative financial solutions, dedicated to delivering excellence in service and driving...
Data Engineer – 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 Data Engineer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing /...
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....
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