Disinformation threatens African elections
In an unprecedented year for elections in Africa, the increasing use of digital disinformation poses a rising threat to democracy across the continent, researchers warn today. New evidence shows that politicians have been undertaking increasingly sophisticated digital...
Opportunities for wearables in digital health
With every successive year the lines between medical devices and consumer electronics become increasingly blurred - medtech companies seek to expand their reach beyond patients, and consumer electronics companies have targeted medical applications as a key focus for...
Supply chain organisations should look to a chief robotics officer
With robotics and automation taking over more tasks in organizations, the role of the chief robotics officer (CRO) should be created to strategically drive the proliferation of these technologies, according to Gartner. “Nearly every business is going to have a robot...
SA organisations not confident they could survive a ransomware attack
Organisations are facing several data protection challenges driven by the constant threat of ransomware, the consumption of emerging technologies, and data growth. And South African companies aren't sure their existing data protection solutions will meet their future...
Unrest, lockdown hit manufacturers’ confidence
The Q3 Absa Manufacturing Survey saw a slight dip in overall sector confidence, with business confidence falling five points to 41 during the quarter. "With continued uncertainty regarding Covid-19 lockdown restrictions during the quarter as well as the unrest...
Top tech trends CFOs should pay attention to
Hyperautomation and intelligent composable business are the top strategic trends that chief financial officers (CFOs) should immediately address, according to Gartner. "These trends reflect the need for finance leaders to quickly and efficiently adjust to rapidly...
Networked bot attacks on the rise
Bot attack volumes grew 41% year over year, with human-initiated attacks falling 29%. This is one of the findings from the LexisNexis Risk Solutions Cybercrime Report, which confirms earlier trend patterns showing the financial services industry and media businesses...
Wits to co-ordinate SA’s Quantum Technology Initiative
Wits University has successfully secured R8-million in seed funding from the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) towards implementing Phase 1 on behalf of the South African Quantum Technology Initiative (SA QuTI). Approved by the DSI earlier this year, the SA...
Africa is crying out for more data centres
A population explosion in Africa is driving the need for more data centres on the continent. This is one of the findings of a Broll Property Group report on the rise of data centres in Africa, which finds that A young population provides Africa with a population base...
New fix for Apple zero-day vulnerability
A new zero-day vulnerability affecting iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch has been discovered. Users are urged to immediately update their devices with a new patch released by Apple. Apple states that iOS 14.8 for iPhones and iPads, as well as new updates for Apple...
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Aptronics turns 20
South Africa’s foremost black empowered IT solutions provider, Aptronics, has formally celebrated its 20th anniversary milestone – marking two decades since the company first began operating from the garage of founder and CEO, Anil Appie Pema in 1993. Aptronics is one...
Oracle announces BI Mobile App Designer
Oracle has announced Oracle BI Mobile App Designer, a new design tool with which business users can easily create stunning and interactive analytical applications for use on any major mobile device. With this release, Oracle adds major innovations to Oracle business...
Intuate Group named ShoreTel reseller
South African owned integrated solutions specialist, Intuate Group, has announced that it has signed an agreement to become a value-added solution provider selling ShoreTel’s on-premise unified communications (UC) solution. ShoreTel, the leading provider of...
Konica Minolta helps UL manage print
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FETs’ answer to crowded classrooms
ICHAF’s Training and Development director, Devan Moonsamy, says that large classroom numbers, too few teachers and a lack of resources are some of the challenges that most rural and government schools in South Africa face today. “More and more students are struggling...
Veeam releases Backup & Replication v7
Veeam Software, an innovative provider of backup, replication and virtualisation management solutions for VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V, has announced the immediate availability of Veeam Backup & Replication v7. Among an array of market-leading features,...
The Acer Promise for SMBs
Acer has announced the "Acer Promise", a new programme targeted especially at Small/Medium Businesses/SOHO covering its TravelMate commercial notebook range. Customers purchasing a qualifying Acer TravelMate commercial notebook between August 15, 2013 and October 31,...
DVT promotes disciplined approach to agile
The many benefits of the disciplined agile delivery (DAD) approach were outlined at the recent Agile Africa 2013 Conference by software development company DVT’s newly appointed principal agile consultant and coach, Riaan du Toit, whose talk was entitled Enterprise...
Demystifying small cell backhaul
The world over, mobile network operators and solutions providers have carried on an active discussion of small cell networking, an architectural paradigm shift intended to boost network capacity and coverage, says Siphiwe Nelwamondo, Technical Marketing for Aviat...
Huawei helps Poland build eLTE network
Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, recently deployed the world's first 3.6GHz~3.8GHz eLTE wireless broadband data access network in Ozaworice, Poland. Covering vast rural areas across the region, the new...
Business Analyst – Payments
Seeking a savvy Sherlock Holmes of banking and payments! If you have a knack for deciphering financial mysteries and a flair for analysing trends, join us as a Business Analyst. Your expertise will be the key to unlocking success in the fast-paced world of finance!...
Junior – Intermediate Software Engineer
A fast growing Fintech company based in Cape Town is looking for passionate and like minded Developers and Software Engineers to join a small but senior team where trust and collaboration is at the order of the day.This Tech enables seamless and innovative end-to-end...
UI UX Designer – Gauteng Sandown
UI UX Designer - Gauteng12 Month Contract - Remote Purpose of Position: Complement Recruitment are recruiting for an intermediate UI UX Designer. This is a remote 12 month contract. Salary is market related, applicants however are encouraged to add or include their...
Senior .NET Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job Title: Senior .NET EngineerLocation: Sandton, Johannesburg (Hybrid)Position Type: Full-timeSummary:We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Senior .NET Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development and...
Developer C# .NET – Western Cape Stellenbosch
As an Intermediate Software Engineer / Programmer you will perform analysis and programming duties in the development, implementation and support of information systems, platforms, and applications. Experience & Skills: Experience in systems design, programming...
Business Analyst – Payments – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Seeking a savvy Sherlock Holmes of banking and payments! If you have a knack for deciphering financial mysteries and a flair for analysing trends, join us as a Business Analyst. Your expertise will be the key to unlocking success in the fast-paced world of finance!...
Junior – Intermediate Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
A fast growing Fintech company based in Cape Town is looking for passionate and like minded Developers and Software Engineers to join a small but senior team where trust and collaboration is at the order of the day.This Tech enables seamless and innovative end-to-end...
Senior Business Analyst
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Business Intelligence Specialist
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PRINCIPAL TECHNICIAN at City of Cape Twon
Requirements: National Diploma in Engineering (Preferably Mechanical Engineering) or equivalent technical certificationMinimum of 5 years' experienceValid driver's licenceKey Performance Areas: Tender process for Fleet and Mechanical Workshop activitiesEnsure tenders...
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