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...

New dawn for UK research as Intel, Dell deploy supercomputer

Dell Technologies, Intel and the University of Cambridge have deployed the co-designed Dawn Phase 1 supercomputer. Dawn kickstarts the recently launched UK AI Research Resource (AIRR), which will explore the viability of associated systems and architectures. Dawn...

AI supercomputer revs up the UK’s economic engine

The UK government has announced it will spend £225-million ($273-million) to build one of the world’s fastest AI supercomputers. Called Isambard-AI, it’s the latest in a series of systems named after legendary 19th century British engineer Isambard Brunel and hosted...

Dust a red flag for SA’s food security outlook

The sources of South Africa’s dust emissions could pose a threat to food security. A new paper in the Aeolian Research journal titled “South Africa’s agricultural dust sources and events from MSG SEVIRI” points to windborne dust from large tracts of northern Free...

Data centre spend declines, but future prospects are good

End-user spending on global data centre infrastructure is projected to reach $200-billion in 2021, an increase of 6% from 2020, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. Despite a 10,3% decline in data center spending in 2020 due to restricted cash flow during...

Tech takes over in support of mental health

People want more from technology than collaboration tools; they also want it to support their mental health. This is among the findings of a new global study examining how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the mental health of the global workforce. It was released by...

Stronger networks will boost supply chains

Single connections between customer and supplier are often not resilient enough in crisis situations, so supply chain leaders must address that challenge by adding more partners and building an ecosystem, according to Gartner. "Major disruption, such as the Covid-19...

Workers embrace virtual events

The Covid-19 pandemic has driven a new way of working, and virtual events have become commonplace - a move that has been largely embraced by workers. Zensare company Indigo Slate conducted a survey, Everywhere Experiences, to understand how the recent shift to online...

Are Li-ion batteries the only option?

While Li-ion batteries are dominating the stationary energy storage sector, a growing number of companies are developing different technologies to be competitive in the future and bring to the market a more competitive energy storage system. Among the Li-ion batteries...

rAge goes digital – and free to attend

rAge, South Africa's annual video gaming, technology and geek culture exhibition, has gone virtual in 2020 - and delegates can attend for free. With rAge making its digital debut, fans can look forward to three days of fun and interactive streamed content that they...

ASSAf and SANSA agree to drive science-based policies

The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) and the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish joint collaboration activities that ensures policy formulation is scientific and evidence-based, and that...

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Applications Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

To design code and modify complex websites, web based Business and Mobile applications (Apps) and Information and Interactive Portals (staff and clients) in order to support the organisational strategies and goals relative to internal and external communications. To...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Centurion

Nationality: South African citizen or permanent resident with valid SA IDJob Title: Business /Systems AnalystJob Location: CenturionIndustry: Information Technology Introduction: The System Analyst is a key role in Nexi Payments and is accountable to drive efficiency...

XR Gamer Developer at Accenture – Western Cape Cape Town

Responsibilities include (bit not limited to):Work with designers and artists to create games and XR experiencesWrite clean, maintainable, and performant code to implement gameplay mechanics, user interfaces, and XR-specific functionalitiesWork with the team to create...

Android Developer

Seeking experienced Senior Android Developer for a hybrid working model in Pretoria. Develop and maintain our innovative product on the Android platform, ensuring code is generated that is to specification, neat, accurate and scalable. Work will mainly focus on...

Software Engineer at RecruiTech

An amazing opportunity for a Software Engineer. This fleet management solutions company is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join their team at their Durban office or relocate to their office in Mauritius. Responsibilities: Software development, enhancement and...

Data Scientist

Position Overview: The Data Scientist will leverage industry knowledge and analytical expertise to lead the analysis of data in support of policy and decision-making with respect to the departmental strategic mandate. Key Performance Areas: Prepare data for...

Full Stack Front End Developer at Accenture

Accenture Song is one of the most innovative and fastest growing [Email Address Removed]ining the feel of a start-up and the advantages of being a global player, Accenture Song truly has a diverse and multi-talented team. We are now strengthening our highly skilled...

Android Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Seeking experienced Senior Android Developer for a hybrid working model in Pretoria. Develop and maintain our innovative product on the Android platform, ensuring code is generated that is to specification, neat, accurate and scalable. Work will mainly focus on...

Software Engineer at RecruiTech – KwaZulu-Natal Gillits

An amazing opportunity for a Software Engineer. This fleet management solutions company is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join their team at their Durban office or relocate to their office in Mauritius. Responsibilities: Software development, enhancement and...

Data Scientist – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

Position Overview: The Data Scientist will leverage industry knowledge and analytical expertise to lead the analysis of data in support of policy and decision-making with respect to the departmental strategic mandate. Key Performance Areas: Prepare data for...

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