The shocking reality facing jobseekers

Of the 867 706 people who registered looking for entry-level work in retail, restaurants and quick-service outlets over a 13-month period, just 6 566 were appointed - approximately one in every 132 – and between them, they sent nearly five million applications. The...

Spatial data maps where Super El Niño will hit SA hardest

The South African Weather Service gave the clearest sign yet on 1 September: this El Niño is on course to become the strongest event in living memory, with sea surface temperatures already tracking past 3°C above normal. A national outlook can't say which town or...

MeerKAT and Webb measure farthest fast radio burst

First discovered in 2007, fast radio bursts are enigmatic, millisecond-long flashes of radio emission from the distant universe. Their origin remains uncertain, particularly since most are seen once and never again. Now, astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space...

Ampath confirms hack, but disputes theft of 80m patient records

Ampath, one of the country’s biggest pathology labs, has confirmed that it has been the victim of a cyberattack, but has issued a statement clarifying the claim by hackers that “80-million patient records” have been stolen. The company says it has contained the...

Gaming PCs to bounce back, monitors continue to grow

Global shipments for gaming PCs suffered the same fate as the overall PC market in 2023 with the gaming category declining 13,2% year over year to 44-million units for the year. However, gaming monitors were able to buck the trend as lower pricing helped drive volume...

Digital twins market heads for $150bn by 2030

With advancements in Internet of Things (IoT), cloud, artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics, the global market for digital twins, spanning software and services, is projected to exceed $150-billion in 2030, says GlobalData. Digital twins are becoming...

Call for IT industry to pull together

By Kathy Gibson - The IT industry needs to pool resources to ensure all players are helped though the current crisis. Various distributors are already collaborating to help secure their premises, and now Tarsus Technologies' Gary Pickford has made a call for unity,...

Mustek’s Durban facility destroyed in riots

By Kathy Gibson - Images of flames engulfing Mustek's Durban offices swept across social media last night, underlining a potential crisis facing the IT industry as riots and looting exacerbate existing supply shortages. It's not even possible to get a clear picture of...

Capitec named as Best Digital Bank

InSites Consulting South Africa today revealed the results of its tenth annual SITEisfaction survey. Launched in 2012, the report is an annual measure of customer satisfaction with digital banking services in South Africa. It rates each banking institution with a...

Banks continue digitalisation journey

The banking sector has undergone many changes in the past few years, especially since the introduction of digital banking platforms and as a result of the pandemic. Customers nowadays are seeking a simplified, integrated and unified experience for all their...

Education sector hardest hit by ransomware

Sophos has published the "Sophos State of Ransomware in Education 2021", which looks at the extent and impact of ransomware attacks on educational institutions worldwide during 2020. In the wake of headline grabbing ransomware attacks impacting education, including...

Trickbot still the most wanted malware

Check Point Research (CPR), the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point Software Technologies has published its latest Global Threat Index for June 2021. Researchers report that Trickbot is still the most prevalent malware, having first taken the top spot in May....

Investment urged for climate-focused start-ups

A recently published African Development Bank scoping study on implementing NDCs in Africa recommends that development financial institutions and other investors focus on high-impact, high-growth potential start-ups that can drive climate-related innovation. The...

YouTube hits 34,6bn monthly visits

The world's largest social media platforms continued their impressive growth in 2021, with no signs of stopping in the years to come. Although Facebook still dominates the social media space with over 2.1 billion million active users, YouTube hit far more monthly...

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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...

Business boot camp kicks off

The Seed Engine Business Accelerator has begun its first 13-week accelerator boot camp. Six teams of entrepreneurs have been selected from more than 300 applications.  Each technology venture has been given R100 000 start-up capital to convert their ideas into...

IMImobile powers The Kleek

IMImobile, a leading global specialist provider of mobile services to telecom operators, enterprises and media companies, has announced it powers The Kleek, a new pioneering pan-African mobile music streaming service from Universal Music Group. The Kleek is a mobile...

Technology enables mining sector compliance

Mining companies’ non-compliance with procurement rules is touted as a hindrance to transformation in the sector.  "The level of compliance is not what it should be," said Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu during her annual departmental budget speech to...

Top technology cost-saving tips for SMEs

At the centre of Nashua Mobile’s business philosophy is the promise to put its customers first and this includes SMEs, which are expected to drive the growth of technology. These businesses are always looking for ways, including increasing productivity and reducing...

Applications Architect – Remote Remote

APPLICATION ARCHITECT. Accountable for the design of software development and application lifecycle principles, frameworks, governance, and technology ecosystem. Assist with the design, delivery, and lifecycle of the application landscape in line with the...

Intermediate Software Developer (Office Based)

Our client in the IT industry based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ an Intermediate Developer. The purpose of the position:The purpose of this position is to develop solutions through the involvement in various aspects of the software development...

Senior Software Developer

Our client is seeking a talented Senior Software Developer to join their team. This role will lead into a team lead position, the ideal candidate must be willing to travel to the office daily.Responsibilities:Designing new software solutions alongside existing...

Provider network consultant

Provider Network Consultant My client is a well-established primary healthcare provider in the South African market. Their mission is to offer primary healthcare insurance solutions to the vast majority of South Africans unable to afford medical scheme coverage. We...

Senior Software Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Westville

Our client is seeking a talented Senior Software Developer to join their team. This role will lead into a team lead position, the ideal candidate must be willing to travel to the office daily.Responsibilities:Designing new software solutions alongside existing...

Provider network consultant – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Provider Network Consultant My client is a well-established primary healthcare provider in the South African market. Their mission is to offer primary healthcare insurance solutions to the vast majority of South Africans unable to afford medical scheme coverage. We...

Senior Software Developer (Office Based)

Our client in the IT industry based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ a Senior Software Developer. Main purpose of the position:The purpose of this position is to develop solutions by guiding development of program specifications, overseeing testing...

Senior System Engineer

Key Responsibilities: Implementing ICDs, physically assembling items.Preparing & executing Verification Plans, Test instructions, ATPs & QTPs, ATRs & QTRsEstablishing baselines (DBL, QBL, OsBL)Defining, analysing & managing requirements.Establishing...

Project Manager (Junior)

Great opportunity to join an established Renewable Energy team based in Cape Town. The team is looking for a junior level Project Manager / Coordinator to assist on renewable energy projects in South Africa and other sub-Sahara African geographies, during the bid and...

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