Seismic shift needed in education system
A "seismic shift" in the education system is required to break the cycle of poverty and inequality in South Africa. This is according to says Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) chief executive Tracey Webster, who says: "South Africa is well aware of the issues that...
Organisations face greater risks
A worrying immaturity of ERM processes and a lack of understanding by executives and boards of the strategic value of an effective risk oversight process is emerging. At the same time, a new report shows a significant increase in the level and complexity of risks...
Crypto investors brace for Dogeday 4/20
Amateur investors are aiming to push Dogecoin's price to $0.69 on April 20th, a day marked Doge Day 4/20, according to data presented by TradingPlatforms.com. In early January 2021, a Reddit group known as SatoshiStreetBets sought to actively pump up Dogecoin's value...
SpaceX selected to land next astronauts on the Moon
NASA is getting ready to send astronauts to explore more of the Moon as part of the Artemis program, and has selected SpaceX to continue development of the first commercial human lander that will safely carry the next two astronauts to the lunar surface. At least one...
How to watch Mars Helicopter’s first flight
NASA is targeting no earlier than today (Monday 19 April) for the first flight of its Ingenuity Mars Helicopter. The flight was set to commence at approximately 03h30 EDT, or 09h30 South African time. Data from the first flight will return to Earth a few hours...
SA business partners with UNICEF to on vaccine rollout
South African Internet of things (IoT) solution provider Beyond has entered into a long-term agreement with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to supply its remote cold chain monitoring solution in support of UNICEF's global vaccination programme. UNICEF will...
Employees feel increasingly disconnected
Onboarding programs have missed the mark for years in making new hires feel connected to their organisation and, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it's crucial for HR leaders to update and improve these initiatives to set up new hires for success, according to Gartner....
Lockdowns hit sales of large format displays
Sales of large-format displays (LFDs) in Western Europe (WE) during 2020 were significantly affected by the pandemic and there have been little signs of recovery in early Q1 2021, according to the latest data published by Context. Declining sales reflected the impact...
China accounts for 70% of top smartphone vendors
Data acquired by Finbold indicates that China hosts about 70% of the top ten smartphone vendors globally as of 2020. Despite the Chinese dominance, South Korea's Samsung has the largest market share at an estimated 19,2%. Apple is the only US vendor on the list with a...
OBS warns users not to take the bait
With an increase in banking fraud, and a modus operandi of targeting online transactions, banks are continuing to evolve their products, services and systems to try and stay ahead of fraudsters. This is being achieved through the development and introduction of...
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Velocity includes Mimecast in offering
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Blue Turtle takes on FrontRange
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Fujitsu PCs, workstations made in Germany
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SMS remains best for business messaging
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Parallels expands African operations
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Malware never sleeps
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BDS launches new Xerox presses at expo
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Gemalto to supply new electronic ID cards
Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, will supply the Government Printing Works (GPW) of South Africa with Sealys eID cards for their national identity programme. GPW will harness Gemalto’s secure embedded software to protect the holder’s image and biometric...
Prioritising big data key to future success
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Credit Project Manager
Our Client focuses on to driving financial inclusion. Their electronic tokens are well known in day-to-day activities. You can now be a part of this team if you act fast on the Perm offered for a Project Manager. Location: Gauteng Requirements Experience with Credit...
Intermediate Software Developer (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:Located in Cape Town, a company fuelled by a commitment to empower African entrepreneurs in the dynamic landscape of digital commerce is currently in search of an Intermediate Software Developer. The chosen candidate will collaborate extensively with the...
IT Technical Specialist
Job Specification: IT Technical SpecialistLocation: Johannesburg, South AfricaHire Resolve's esteemed client is seeking an IT Technical Specialist who will be responsible for providing technical expertise and support for all IT-related activities within the...
Credit Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our Client focuses on to driving financial inclusion. Their electronic tokens are well known in day-to-day activities. You can now be a part of this team if you act fast on the Perm offered for a Project Manager. Location: Gauteng Requirements Experience with Credit...
Intermediate Software Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Located in Cape Town, a company fuelled by a commitment to empower African entrepreneurs in the dynamic landscape of digital commerce is currently in search of an Intermediate Software Developer. The chosen candidate will collaborate extensively with the...
IT Technical Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job Specification: IT Technical SpecialistLocation: Johannesburg, South AfricaHire Resolve's esteemed client is seeking an IT Technical Specialist who will be responsible for providing technical expertise and support for all IT-related activities within the...
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MI/Data Analyst
ENVIRONMENT:A fast-growing Retail Group seeks your working knowledge of Business Analysis, Data Analysis & ability to solve complex problems to fill the role of its next MIS Analyst. Joining the Business Intelligence Team, you will be responsible for the Financial...
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MI/Data Analyst – Western Cape Parow East
ENVIRONMENT:A fast-growing Retail Group seeks your working knowledge of Business Analysis, Data Analysis & ability to solve complex problems to fill the role of its next MIS Analyst. Joining the Business Intelligence Team, you will be responsible for the Financial...
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