The ozone hole is growing again
The European Space Agency (ESA) reports that this year’s ozone hole over Antarctica is one of the biggest on record. The hole, which is what scientists call an “ozone depleting area”, reached a size of 26-million square kilometres on 16 September 2023. This is roughly...
Africa reels under increasing cyberthreats
Threat actors are proliferating in Africa, with attacks on the continent now ranking alongside the world's biggest economies in the number and scope of attacks. Emmanuel Tzingakis, technical lead: African cluster at Trend Micro, explains that, in July, Egypt ranked...
What to expect from the budget
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni will table the 2021 Budget next week (24 February 2021). Against a background of numerous challenges - from the Covid-19 crisis to unemployment and ratings downgrades - PwC economists and tax experts have released their predictions for...
Paratus, Telecom Namibia to land Equiano cable
Paratus and Telecom Namibia have signed an agreement to land the subsea cable, Equiano, in Namibia. The cable will provide Namibian networks and their customers with greater capacity, enabling more product options that can stimulate economic growth and support a...
Energy storage market set to more than double in 2021
The energy storage market is on track for a record year in 2021 with annual installations set to exceed 10GW for the first time, up from 4,5GW in 2020. This is according to a new report from IHS Markit. "The energy storage industry will begin significant multiyear...
Critical Skills Survey extended
In his State of the Nation Address, President Ramaphosa announced the imminent release of the anticipated updated Critical Skills list for public comment by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). The list forms part of a drive to attract critically deemed skills to...
Resilience, inclusion could be latest Covid victims
Covid-19 has not only claimed millions of lives, but it also risks widened long-standing health, economic and digital disparities. Billions of caregivers, workers and students - especially minorities who were disadvantaged before the pandemic - could be at risk of...
Schooling, education left behind as Covid bites
Parents around South Africa are both cautious about their children returning to school and frustrated by the time lost through 2020. Given relatively low internet connectivity in most areas of the country, online learning has largely failed as a stopgap during...
Work from home drives home improvement trend
Since March 2020, 70% of consumers have reported making changes in their living environment due to spending more time at home during the pandemic, and more than half (51%) have reported purchasing at least one smart device during that period. According to a study from...
Continued education rollouts drive EMEA tablet market
The tablet market in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region totaled 14,6-million units in 4Q20, growing 11,7% year on year (YoY), according to data from IDC ' s Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. The continued demand generated by the...
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Global IP, Intelsat sign agreement
Intelsat SA, the world's leading provider of satellite services, has announced that Spain-based Global IP, a provider of satellite communications for maritime, energy and corporate customers, has signed multi-year agreements allowing it to provide broadband service to...
Datacentrix offers cloud mailbox
In order to help local companies cut data centre demand and shift IT infrastructure capital expenditure to a short-term, pay-per-user model, IT solution provider Datacentrix has introduced its cloud mailbox offering. “There is no doubt that the workplace, as we know...
Positive outlook for JSE in 2013
After reaching record highs throughout 2012, the JSE is expected to deliver more of the same in the current year – with the big issues continuing to revolve around the bubble aspects that emerged last year. According to Mark Wilkes Mark Wilkes: senior sales trader at...
Nedbank’s digital banking takes off
The face of digital banking is changing, thanks to an increase in user confidence brought about by world class security. Nedbank successfully launched its digital banking offering to the market last year. The Nedbank App Suite, MyFinancialLife and Approve-IT include a...
Vox Telecom offers Faxster service
Amid a host of competitors in the market, one fax brand stands out with its powerful and unique on-demand services: Faxster from Vox Telecom. Faxster, the full corporate version, has a complete range of features that strongly differentiate it in the market at no extra...
Samsung introduces GALAXY S III mini
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Veeam Software reports record results
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MiX Telematics uses Real IRM solution
JSE-listed MiX Telematics, a global provider of driver safety, vehicle tracking and fleet management services and solutions, has formalised its business operating model and modelled its enterprise processes with the help of enterprise architecture specialist Real IRM....
The business case for data governance
Data governance may be the most talked about yet elusive prize in the data management space. It is highly coveted by people who work with data because practitioners know the mission-critical role governance plays in achieving desired data outcomes, says Jim Orr,...
Ensure Facebook competitions comply
A majority of businesses have or are considering using Facebook pages to promote their companies. Many of them resort to tactics such as bribery, encouraging users to 'like their page" in order to enter a competition or win a prize. The aim is to either stir up...
Functional Analyst at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand
Functional AnalystLocation: Johannesburg, South AfricaAbout Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations,...
Mid Perl Developer
Our client is currently seeking to recruit a Mid Perl Developer.Responsibilities:Performs constructive design and code reviews while mentoring junior developersCollaborate with Product to ensure product roadmap items are delivered on timeContribute to requirement...
Intermediate SQL Developer
Our clients who are giants specializing in Taxation have a fantastic opportunity available for an Intermediate SQL Developer. You can work from home, experience great benefits and have the security of a permanent position. This position will be based in Pretoria or...
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This position requires an experienced person who has a solid understanding of Business Analysis and Enterprise Business Processes.Responsibilities include:Assessing, analysing, optimising, documenting, implementing, and testing end-to-end enterprise business processes...
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Application Senior Developer at Accenture
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Intermediate SQL Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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