Young SA scientists fly the flag Beijing Science Competition
Cutting-edge research projects by local young scientists will compete against other high-tech studies at this year's Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition (BYSCC) in China, under the theme "Discovery, Innovation and Responsibility". The four young scientists, who...
El Niño saw global sea levels spike in 2023
Global average sea level rose by about 0,76cm from 2022 to 2023, a relatively large jump due mostly to a warming climate and the development of a strong El Niño. This NASA-led analysis is based on a sea level dataset featuring more than 30 years of satellite...
Gaming monitor shipments up 116%
Gaming hardware orders and shipments set record highs in 2020 as people were forced to stay indoors and find alternative forms of entertainment. According to data presented by Safe Betting Sites USA, an estimated 18,4-million units of gaming monitors were shipped in...
Nigeria leads mobile app market growth for Africa
A booming African mobile app market is being propelled by a growing fintech space, a rise in "super apps" and the Covid-19 pandemic among other factors. AppsFlyer has launched a report with Google that analysed over 6 000 apps and 2-billion installs across South...
IT service providers under bottom-line pressure
For IT service providers, 2020 was one of the most challenging years for revenue growth. Their profitability fell as organisations resorted to cost optimisation amid the Covid-19 crisis. According to analysis by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, 50% of...
Telkom redirects customers to alternative channels
Telkom officially shut down all its stores in KwaZulu-Natal yesterday, in light of recent unrest and protests across the country that are especially concentrated in that province, and closed stores in some parts of the country. It has announced that, from13 July 2021,...
Tourism takes action on plastic waste, pollution
Tourism businesses and destinations are stepping up their commitment to sustainability. Aimed at reducing waste and pollution across the sector, the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI) is welcoming 32 new signatories, with every global region represented behind...
Wireless technology isn’t just for connectivity anymore
The next generation of wireless is going to do far more than connect people and machines. Yes, 5G, Private 5G, and Wi-Fi 6 can augment existing enterprise networks and provide the necessary coverage, quality of service (QoS), and resiliency companies require. By...
Connectivity in SA: the numbers you need to know
Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, people have been even more reliant on their Internet connections to stay in touch, educated, entertained, and productive. Although the effects of the pandemic have been and continue to be devastating, we can only imagine what life...
Richard Branson completes journey to space
Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity, with company founder Richard Branson on board, has successfully reached space, completing the company's fourth rocket-powered spaceflight. Yesterday's flight was the 22nd test flight of VSS Unity and the first test flight with a full crew...
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Microsoft collaboration boosts East Africa
As part of the recently launched Microsoft 4Afrika Initiative, Microsoft has announced a strategic co-operation with business incubator iHub and the m:lab East Africa consortium to enable start-ups, innovators and the developer community of East Africa to grow their...
Senegal’s ICT skills can help Africa grow
SAP has reaffirmed its commitment to Senegal, applauding the country's superior ICT (information and communications technologies) skills that offer a significant pool of talent that could serve the entire region. The market leader in enterprise application software...
WD makes strategic investment in Skyera
Skyera and Western Digital have announced that Skyera has received strategic funding from Western Digital Capital as part of its recently announced Series B round of financing. Western Digital Capital co-invested in the $51-million round as an extension of the...
Nashua Mobile partners with Porsche Design
The flagship Porsche Design retail store in Johannesburg has selected Nashua Mobile as its exclusive cellular service provider partner for the iconic Porsche Design P9981 BlackBerry smartphone. Lovers of luxury brands will be able to purchase voice and data contracts...
Mobile apps deliver real business value
Mobile applications have become quite the fashion statement, with companies and individuals the world over spending time and money developing solutions for every conceivable problem. Even larger corporates and governments have been getting in on the act in the hopes...
Adobe VIP deal rewards Dax Data’s partners
Dax Data is offering partners Adobe’s Value Incentive Plan (VIP) subscription-based licensing programme for its newly launched Creative Cloud for Teams Suite. Designed for companies of all sizes, VIP membership marks a significant move on the part of Adobe away from...
Unison Communications, Aspivia join forces
Renowned for his ability to spot opportunities for communication enablement and for astute investment in up and coming IT ventures, Angus MacRobert has concluded another great match between two of the most influential telephone management service providers in southern...
Lexmark acquires Twistage and AccessVia
Lexmark International has announced the completion of two acquisitions, San Francisco-based Twistage and Seattle-based AccessVia. The total acquisition price for the companies combined is approximately $31,5-million. Twistage offers an industry-leading, pure cloud...
SMEs present an opportunity for the channel
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are important contributors to South Africa’s economic development, with some researchers estimating the total economic output of SMEs at 50% of GDP. However, SMEs face several hurdles in South Africa’s business environment, among...
Datatec releases year-end trading statement
Datatec, the international ICT group, has published a year-end trading statement for the financial year ended 28 February 2013. The group has marginally adjusted its forecasts, published in the interim management statement (IMS) on 16 January 2013, for the financial...
Scrum Master (Junior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
IT Specialist Fuel Systems
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Project Manager – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Project Manager to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Managing the Client's projectManage the day-to-day deliverables and ensure execution in accordance to...
Technical Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a global provider of digital marketing and client reporting tools that help asset managers attract and retain investor assets. While rapidly expanding, their current office spread is across 4 continents, with approx 200 employees across...
Scrum Master (Junior) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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An opportunity has become available for a Senior Fuel Technician based in Sandown, Sandton. Purpose: As the Fuel Senior Technician, a key role within the Fuel division of this extremely high tech company, you will report to the Head of Operations. Your...
Snr Full Stack Developer/Architecture Lead (Kafka, Node.js/gRPC) (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding expertise of a Snr Full Stack Developer/Architecture Lead with strong Kafka, Node.js & gRPC experience is sought to join the team of an innovative Digital Tech & Marketing company. The successful incumbent must have 4+ years' experience...
Backend #C Software Developer at Ntice Search
Our client, a Software Development company specializing in automation, is on the lookout for an experienced Backend #C Software Developer to work on a project with one of the big 4 banks in SA. This is a fully remote role, you can be based anywhere in SA to be...
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Large international IT company seeks to employ a Senior Software Developer with extensive experience in UI/UX software development for a large project team in the Digital Web Design space.This is a long term contract role; Hybrid OpportunityHTML, DHTML, XHTMLWorking...
Full-Stack Java Developer
Our client is seeking an experienced full stack java developer to join our growing team servicing local and offshore clients in the financial services space. You must have strong communication skills and the ability to add value to existing product lines and develop...
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