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...

After an attack, SA targets focus on building resilience

Almost half of South African organisations found it necessary to completely overhaul the skills and qualifications of their cybersecurity teams following major cybersecurity incidents, along with significant improvements in processes and technology, in 2023. This was...

MacOS backdoor targets cryptocurrency wallets

Kaspersky researchers have unearthed an unconventional strain of macOS malware. The previously unknown family of malicious software, distributed discreetly through pirated applications, targets macOS users' cryptocurrency, which is stored in digital wallets. In...

Budget 2021 from an outside-in perspective

It's not all doom and gloom but government needs to get on with the job, writes David Rees, senior emerging markets economist at global asset manager Schroders. South Africa's Finance Minister, Tito Mboweni, delivered an upbeat budget to parliament on Wednesday....

Australia passes law that platforms must pay for news

The Australian parliament has passed the News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code that addresses the bargaining power imbalance between publishers and digital platforms. The code was developed after extensive analysis from the Australian Competition...

Boomers and retirees embrace cryptocurrencies

Baby boomers and Gen X are investing in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The observation from Nigel Green, chief executive and founder of deVere Group, comes from a global poll of clients aged over 55 found that 70% of those surveyed are already invested in digital...

Telco banking rides digitalisation wave

Telcos are the new banks, as telecom service providers in Europe and the US continue venturing into the financial sector. Though mature telco banking endeavors are rare, some operators have identified banking as an opportune avenue for diversification, with differing...

Standard Bank turns to blockchain for cross-border trade processes

Standard Bank Group has partnered with Hedera Hashgraph, an enterprise-grade distributed public ledger, and joined the Hedera Governing Council. Standard Bank will establish the continent's first Hedera network node, which is set to solve some of the sore points that...

Lessons learnt from a year of Covid-19

Kathy Gibson reports - The last year has brought more change than people could have anticipated, and some valuable lessons have been learnt. As we approach one year since the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus a pandemic, Jeetu Patel,...

Sales reps take a big knock in era of virtual selling

Only 23% of B2B sales reps believe they are equally effective selling virtually as they are in a live, onsite setting. However, Gartner's Seller Skill Assessment, which surveyed 1 122 sales reps September 2020 through January 2021, showed that 58% of sales reps also...

SA one of the most sceptical countries about 5G

Enabling super-fast low latency internet, 5G has the strong potential to unlock the full capabilities of other advanced technologies like augmented reality and Internet of things (IoT) - but many are still cynical about the technology. Prolifics Testing utilised...

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IT Application Manager – Western Cape Mowbray

Join Our Mission: Elevate Healthcare through Innovative IT Leadership! Are you ready to take your career to the next level and make a meaningful impact on the healthcare industry? We are on the lookout for an exceptional and seasoned IT professional to lead our...

Senior Java Developer LW1488 – Gauteng Johannesburg

Part of a DevOps team responsible for the development and maintenance of platform/application Review and present the proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System Owner Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery...

SOC 2 Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About the Role:As a Level 2 SOC Analyst, you will play a critical role in safeguarding digital assets and maintaining the integrity of cybersecurity infrastructure. Leveraging your expertise, you will be responsible for incident response, threat intelligence analysis,...

Applications Engineer at Moore Process Controls

Moore Process Controls is a World Class, process automation company, specializing in providing industrial solutions for the local and international market. Applications range from Distributed Control Systems, TUV compliant Safety Shutdown Systems, Compressor Control,...

Senior Business Analyst (Front End)

Overview:We are looking to employ a Senior Business Analyst (Front End) to join our team. As a key member , you will play a crucial role in understanding business needs, analysing requirements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative...

Business Analyst at QES

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for 2 x Business Analysts to join them on an independent contact basis Hybrid work model / Contract / Rates : Neg / Cape Town basedFinancial Services / Insurance First requirement:Business Analyst for a...

IT Support Technician (VoIP/Networking)

Role: IT Support Technician (VoIP/Networking)Location: Gqeberha/PE A growing MSP based is looking for a IT Support Technician to join their dynamic team. If you enjoy a fast paced and collaborative environment and are passionate about Telecoms, VoIP and customers,...

QA Tester

Position available for a Mid-Level QA Tester in Cape Town. Possibility of working hybrid. Experience with Cypress essential.Minimum RequirementsMore than 2 years in software testingISTQB CertificationComputer Science degree or diplomaExperience with Cypress and...

Back-End Developer – TypeScript at Parvana Recruitment

About the Role:As a Senior Backend TypeScript Developer, you will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of our client's backend systems. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising scalable and high-performance server-side...

Applications Engineer at Moore Process Controls – Gauteng Kyalami

Moore Process Controls is a World Class, process automation company, specializing in providing industrial solutions for the local and international market. Applications range from Distributed Control Systems, TUV compliant Safety Shutdown Systems, Compressor Control,...

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