Durable, engineered CO2 removals will reach 630 megatonnes by 2044
Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) will be needed to reach any international net zero emission targets and avoid global warming beyond 1,5°C to 2°C. Negative emissions technologies (NETs), especially those that go beyond nature-based approaches to provide long-lasting...
Melinda Gates resigns from Melinda and Bill Gates Foundation
Melinda French Gates has resigned from her role as co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, with her last day being 7 June 2024. Mark Suzman, CEO of the foundation, shares that Melinda Gates plans to play a role in improving the lives of women and families....
NASA will attempt to deflect an asteroid by crashing into it
NASA plans to deliberately crash a space craft into an asteroid to deflect it from it’s path. The test will determine if this method could be used to potentially save Earth from future asteroid impacts. NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) is the world’s...
SA consumers demand omnichannel Black Friday experience
Consumers want the option to shop both in-store and online this Black Friday - despite a significant rise in e-commerce over the last two years. This is one of the findings from a consumer survey carried out by Game Stores, which polled almost 2 000 South African...
Supply chain issues final catch up to global smartphone market
The double-digit growth experienced by the smartphone market in the early quarters of 2021 came to an end in the third quarter of 2021 (3Q21) as worldwide shipments declined 6,7% year over year. According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation...
Fewer discounts expected as supply constraints hit Black Friday
As South Africa heads towards Black Friday, it has been predicted that supply-chain disruption caused by Covid-19 could mean that there's insufficient stock to meet demand come 26 November. This is according to Sam Clarke, CEO at Skynamo, who says: "Around 90% of...
Amazon’s first SA solar project delivers clean energy to the grid
The first operational solar project it has enabled by Amazon Web Services (AWS) in South Africa has begun contributing renewable energy to the electricity grid. Located in the Northern Cape, South Africa's largest province, the 10 megawatt (MW) solar project will...
Digital commerce becomes more important as a sales channel
Eighty-six percent of marketing leaders report that digital commerce will be the most important route to market for their organizations in the next two years, according to a survey by Gartner. However, the survey results show marketers face a challenging outlook to...
SA young scientists win medals at Indonesia science fair
Two local young scientists have won medals after impressing judges at the 2021 International Science and Invention Fair held in Indonesia. Their projects were inspired by issues faced by their communities. Vera van der Merwe from Calvinia in the Northern Cape, who is...
More than half of Europe’s electricity meters are now smart
A historic milestone has been reached in the European energy sector as the penetration of smart electricity metering has now passed the 50% mark. This could be concluded in the latest study of the European smart metering market from the leading IoT analyst firm Berg...
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Big data’s boost to brand and business
The evolution of social networking platforms and rapid increase in the production and exchange of information has served as the basis for the realisation of big data and big data analytics – both of which are the drivers behind business development and brand...
OTEL announces Stratford Service offering
OTEL Telecoms, a licensed first-tier voice and broadband service provider, has announced the launch of the Stratford Service, a carrier grade, easy-to-use and cost-effective voice provisioning and management platform for PBX, LCR and IT service companies. “In line...
Mobile ERP must be secure
Mobile devices are everywhere today – but just how many are secured against data loss? Even the iPads and smartphones belonging to those who should know better are routinely secured by nothing more than a passcode. And as enterprise software on mobile devices becomes...
The value of mentorship in SA
The value of having access to someone to discuss issues with, to lean on for moral support or for well-timed advice based on their proven track record (particularly in business) cannot be overemphasised. Experts in the wellness industry believe that the role that this...
Fortinet announces award winners
Fortinet has announced the winners of its annual channel awards. The ceremony took place during Fortinet’s largest Global Partner Conference to date, on a cruise in the Caribbean from 9 to 13 January. At the event, Fortinet recognised the outstanding achievements...
Switching to VoIP is easy and affordable
Many businesses are missing out on the many advantages of VoIP (Voice over IP) telephony because they believe the cost of having to “scrap” their entire analogue system and start from scratch, is too high. However, says Hennie van Tonder, head of products at MWeb...
DataTegra wins Kaspersky partner award
Specialist IT security solutions and service provider DataTegra has received the inaugural African Enterprise Partner of the Year award from Kaspersky Lab. The Enterprise Partner of the Year award, based on the total value of sales and new business brought in, is the...
mapIT offers SAPO-compliant postal data
mapIT, the leading international digital mapping provider, has built a geospatial layer which is SAPO (South African Post Office) compliant. This data layer includes over 900 postal code areas and in addition to this also incorporates over 2 400 post office sites with...
Use Valentine’s Day to grow team spirit
Valentine’s Day is a day aimed at allowing people to share their love and admirations for one another. However, while there are certain behaviours that are simply not appropriate for the workplace, employers need to take into consideration how their employees may...
J2, Skyview Partners ink distribution deal
Local ICT company, J2 Software, has scooped the exclusive distribution rights to SkyView Partners security and compliance offerings for Africa. Skyview Partners specialises in security and compliance solutions specifically aimed at IBMi (previously iSeries), AIX and...
Software Developer
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER Cape Town positionReact, NodeJS developer RequirementsEducation and training:Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering or equivalentRelevant coding bootcamp, MOOCs certifications (e.g., Javascript, React, Node.js and...
Senior Microsoft Systems Engineer
Our client with offices in JHB, Cape Town and Durban, as well as UK, Netherlands, New Zealand and Australia is looking for a Microsoft Systems Engineer to join their Cape Town team situated in Melrose Arch in Johannesburg.ABOUT THE JOBJoin as a hands-on, skilled...
Business Analyst (Int – Snr) x 9 positions
Role:To enable change by defining the needs and rationale for change, to understand the current state, to define the future state, and to determine the activities required to move from the current to the future state by applying the principles of business analysis,...
Full Stack PHP Developer
Hire Resolve's client is seeking a skilled Full Stack PHP Developer to join their dynamic team. As a Full Stack PHP Developer at Hire Resolve, you will be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of web applications. You will collaborate with...
RPG Developer – Gauteng Sandown
About Job: We are hiring a talented RPG Developer to join our team. If you're excited to be part of a winning team, our client is a great place to grow your career. You'll be glad you made the right choice to join us. Skills required to contribute: Minimum 7 years of...
Software Developer – Western Cape Westlake
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER Cape Town positionReact, NodeJS developer RequirementsEducation and training:Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering or equivalentRelevant coding bootcamp, MOOCs certifications (e.g., Javascript, React, Node.js and...
Senior Microsoft Systems Engineer – Remote Remote
Our client with offices in JHB, Cape Town and Durban, as well as UK, Netherlands, New Zealand and Australia is looking for a Microsoft Systems Engineer to join their Cape Town team situated in Melrose Arch in Johannesburg.ABOUT THE JOBJoin as a hands-on, skilled...
Business Analyst (Int – Snr) x 9 positions – Remote Remote
Role:To enable change by defining the needs and rationale for change, to understand the current state, to define the future state, and to determine the activities required to move from the current to the future state by applying the principles of business analysis,...
Full Stack PHP Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Hire Resolve's client is seeking a skilled Full Stack PHP Developer to join their dynamic team. As a Full Stack PHP Developer at Hire Resolve, you will be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of web applications. You will collaborate with...
Senior Systems Analyst at Datonomy Solutions
OUTPUT/CORE TASKS:Understanding of Requirement specificationsAssistance with Functional specifications as requiredDevelopment of technical specifications for product and process requirements, including integration mapping.Logical system design (Independent of...
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