Materials key to sustainable industry
In times of “Code Red” warnings by the UN on climate change, the carbon footprint of chemical and materials is one of the most crucial indicators. Fossil resources are the main cause of human-made climate change, responsible for more than 70% of global warming. Where...
Call for accelerated action on climate crisis at COP28
Secretary-General Patricia Scotland will lead the Commonwealth delegation at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai to call for accelerated action on the climate crisis in light of intensifying threats to small and vulnerable member countries....
IPA invites proposals for nurturing Africa’s reading culture
The International Publishers Association (IPA) is accepting proposals for projects to develop reading culture beyond the classroom in Africa, with grants from the $200 000 Africa Publishing Innovation Fund (APIF) on offer to the best ideas. African publishing leans...
Groote Schuur performs SA’s first bowel enteroscopy
A team of academics at the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Division of Medical Gastroenterology have performed South Africa's first successful bowel enteroscopy (endoscopy of the small bowel). The procedure was carried out at Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) and is set to...
Absa debuts procurement portal
Absa has developed a user-friendly online portal focused on providing additional opportunities for Africa's small, medium and micro-enterprises (SMMEs). According to the World Bank, formal SMMEs make up 40% of GDP in emerging economies, with this number being...
Standard Bank launches OneHub digital marketplace
Standard Bank has officially launched its OneHub platform, an online marketplace that gives corporates access to a range of digital solutions. "OneHub is a single point of entry for Standard Bank's corporate clients and partner organisations to connect and interact,"...
Volaris increases its offer, Adapt IT board responds to Huge’s revised offer
Volaris has announced an increase of its cash offer from R6.50 to R7.00 per Adapt IT Share for the Scheme and the Standby Offer, according to this statement from the Adapt IT Independent Board. The increased Offer Consideration represents a premium of 68% to the...
Fraud attempts rocket as digital transactions rise
As more consumers go online for banking and other financial transactions, new research from TransUnion has found that fraudsters are ramping up their efforts in the financial services industry. When comparing the last four months of 2020 (1 September to 31 December)...
Remote working drives huge increase in cyberattacks
Accelerated digital transformation has caused security teams to face evolving threats as cybercriminals seize the opportunity to execute targeted attacks exploiting fast-tracked innovation and the anywhere workforce. Close to 80% of organisations surveyed for VMware's...
Consumer threats jumped by 83% in 2020
Consumer threats jumped by 82,84% in 2020, with a few extremely dangerous and multi-purpose malware types sky-rocketing to never-before-seen heights. For example, malicious software detections called Dridex soared by 1 890%, according to analysis by Atlas VPN. Dridex...
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Vendor loyalty is key to channel success
For most vendors, developing an effective partner channel is a critical success factor says Tony Abrahall, GM of First Distribution. “As a distributor representing the premium global IT vendors, our role is to help them build their businesses through effective channel...
Web experience management is key
The building and maintaining of a first-class Website has, in more recent years, become a top priority for many organisations. Whereas previously Website visitors would engage when they were ready, today’s users expect a far higher level of engagement. This in turn...
How LegalWise wised up to BI
LegalWise is a provider of affordable face to face legal assistance and advice, and also provides access to the services of a lawyer for those LegalWise members who need legal representation. Their reputation is such that one phone call by the company’s legal...
VMware announces Fusion 6
VMware, the global leader in virtualisation and cloud infrastructure, has announced the release of VMware Fusion 6 with more than 50 new features to deliver the ultimate Windows-on-Mac experience. VMware is also releasing a new version of VMware Fusion 6 Professional...
Realtime access to data with iWay7
InfoBuild, representing Information Builders in SA, says the new version of the information asset management platform, iWay7, combines integration, data quality and master data management (MDM) capabilities, providing the most extensive end-to-end data management...
Samsung unveils new vision at IFA 2013
Samsung Electronics has at IFA 2013 - held in Berlin, Germany - unveiled its European vision for the consumer electronics market, showcasing the latest in Smart TV technology, home appliances and printers. Samsung demonstrated how deep consumer insights help its...
The pitfalls of choosing a cloud solution
A few years ago, CIOs were faced with a dilemma to outsource their IT services or not. Having gone through hearing how successful, traumatic, simple, cost-effective, expensive, it was (depending on who was relating their experience), we once again find ourselves...
Ster-Kinekor to bring IMAX to South Africa
Ster-Kinekor, southern Africa’s leading cinema chain, has completed an agreement with IMAX Corporation, to install an IMAX theatre at its flagship cinema complex, Ster-Kinekor Gateway, in the Gateway Theatre of Shopping in Durban, by November this year. The IMAX...
IDC MarketScape names Avaya a leader
Avaya has been named a leader in the new IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Unified Communications and Collaboration (UC&C) 2013 Vendor Analysis. Avaya was recognised for its ability to address a wider set of customer challenges and for its unique approach to UC&C...
Sharp announces 90-inch AQUOS LED TV
Sharp Middle East FZE, part of Sharp Corporation, brings the world’s largest commercially available television, the 90-inch AQUOS LED to the South African market. The much anticipated product, Sharp’s 90-inch wall of entertainment is a breath-taking marvel of...
RPA Developer at STS
I have an RPA Developer role focused on C#, looking for someone with At least 3 years+ in software development experienceincl.transforming business processes into automated solutions using workflow, SOAIntegration frameworks & techniques, Web frameworks e.g....
Data Analyst at Sabenza IT
Our client, a powerhouse in the Finance, Investments & Insurances space is urgently seeking a proficient Data Analyst to join their team in Gauteng. If this role is in your wheelhouse, check out the below requirements and feel free to apply! Requirements...
Front End Developer (2450)
Development and maintenance on platform/application. Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System owner. Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements. Preparation of...
Software Site Support Engineer
Purpose Support engineering, deployment and commissioning activities of the telescopes in the karoo. Key Responsibilities Investigating support issues reported on site.Coordinating tests, fault finding and tracking down of cross-subsystem issues.Supporting user...
Senior Software Engineer
ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...
IT Administrator – Western Cape Stellenbosch
IT Administrator | Stellenbosch | CTC Neg. We are looking for an IT Systems Administrator who will assist with maintaining all system infrastructure & user assistance REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 plus relevant diploma/certificate in Information TechnologyMicrosoft...
RPA Developer at STS – Gauteng Parktown
I have an RPA Developer role focused on C#, looking for someone with At least 3 years+ in software development experienceincl.transforming business processes into automated solutions using workflow, SOAIntegration frameworks & techniques, Web frameworks e.g....
Data Analyst at Sabenza IT – Gauteng Centurion
Our client, a powerhouse in the Finance, Investments & Insurances space is urgently seeking a proficient Data Analyst to join their team in Gauteng. If this role is in your wheelhouse, check out the below requirements and feel free to apply! Requirements...
Front End Developer (2450) – Gauteng Pretoria
Development and maintenance on platform/application. Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System owner. Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements. Preparation of...
Software Site Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Purpose Support engineering, deployment and commissioning activities of the telescopes in the karoo. Key Responsibilities Investigating support issues reported on site.Coordinating tests, fault finding and tracking down of cross-subsystem issues.Supporting user...
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