Mankind’s first journey to another star set for 2029 launch

Plans are underway for mankind’s first journey to another star – a trip that is expected to take about 80 000 years. The Fermi Explorer Mission, a nonprofit organisation, hopes to set off for Alpha Centauri by 2029. The more than 40-trillion kilometre journey is...

IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

As African CEOs embrace AI, ROI is still elusive

By Kathy Gibson - African companies are in the middle of learning and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and adapting to the changes it brings. But they are also looking beyond adoption at how to measure value from their AI investments, says Ladi Asuni, partner...

Africa moves from AI ambition to action

AI has moved from potential to proven economic value and while ambition setting is near universal across economies, execution speed is the differentiator, according to Boston Consulting Group’s The AI Maturity Matrix 2026: AI Is Transforming How Economies Develop and...

Government urged to extend Social Relief of Distress Grant

To mitigate the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on people living in poverty, government introduced the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant in 2020 - at the onset of the global health emergency - in an effort to support those in need. However, many eligible South...

Huawei, DCDT partner to drive broadband, SMME skills

Huawei South Africa and the Department of Communication and Digital Technologies (DCDT) have launched partnership programmes aimed at enhancing broadband deployment as a foundation for a digital economy and providing digital skills training for SMMEs. They...

Mastercard expands efforts for digital inclusion

The health and economic consequences of Covid-19 have highlighted the critical need to support vulnerable populations, many of whom are disproportionately impacted. Mastercard has pledged to bring a total of 1-billion people and 50-million micro and small businesses...

Internet penetration still low despite lower pricing

On average, prices for mobile-voice, mobile-data and fixed-broadband services are decreasing steadily around the world, and in some countries even dramatically. The reduction in price relative to income is even more dramatic, suggesting that, globally,...

Tech, ESG dubbed investment megatrends of the decade

Technology and responsible investing will "inevitably be the top two megatrends" of the 2020s. This is the word from deVere Group's chief executive and founder Nigel Green. He says global stocks are rising as the world looks ahead to the post-pandemic era and gradual...

SA still a top outsourcing location

South Africa has been named the second most favoured offshore location for contact centre delivery globally. This is the third year in a row that South Africa has consistently taken second place, straddled in 2020 by two mature sector giants; India in first place and...

Limited impact for telecoms spending

Worldwide spending on telecommunications and pay TV services will reach nearly $1,6-trillion in 2020, a decrease of 0,8% compared to 2019, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker. IDC expects the decline to...

S&P firms revise or withdraw earnings announcements

A Gartner analysis of earnings announcements of S&P 500 companies through May 12 revealed that 70% of companies have revised or completely withdrawn their earnings guidance due to the Covid-19 pandemic. From the 416 companies that made earnings announcements...

Most smokers bought cigarettes during lockdown

Most smokers have been able to purchase cigarettes during the lockdown period, according to a recent research report published by a research unit at the University of Cape Town. However, smokers have had to pay a substantially higher price for these cigarettes. Many...

Collaboration, innovation needed to tackle Covid-19

As member states of the World Health Organization prepare to gather in Geneva on May 18th for the World Health Assembly, a global coalition of 31 think tanks calls on governments to commit to open trade, collaboration and innovation in the fight against Covid-19 and...

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Automation Tester at Conekt Dynamix – Gauteng Johannesburg

Leading SA Bank requires the skills ofn experienced QA Engineers working with manual and automation testing6 MONTH CONTRACT ROLE 4+ years proven testing experienceStrong experience in testing mainframe systemsExposure API - JmeterExperience in UI automation for mobile...

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Assess, develop, upgrade and document procedures for systems, communications environments and application software. Consulting with Account Managers, Executive Head: Executive Head: Innovation, Architecture & Development, Operations Manager and colleagues relating...

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Role: Systems Administrator/DevOps EngineerLocation: Illovo Our client is a leading ISP/ICT company and they require a dynamic and driven individual to take ownership of their role. The Systems Admin/Dev Ops Engineer role involves maintaining, upgrading and managing a...

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Write and optimize SQL stored procedures. Perform validation of rules engine output and investigate discrepancies. Analyse query execution plans to identify performance bottlenecks. Monitor performance and proactively address any degradation. Prepare documentation....

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Security Architect Are you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? A leading Pan-African telecommunications company is launching a groundbreaking Software Engineering Centre of Excellence (COE); dedicated to...

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Are you a seasoned Java developer with a passion for crafting high-performance, scalable, and innovative software solutions? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment, working with cutting-edge technologies? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!Key...

NCV Teacher- IT Programming (Fixed Term)

Our client is a leading non-profit educational organization focused on youth development through various programmes and tools. They are searching for a highly dependable and passionate NCV (National Certificate Vocational) school teacher to join their school.NCV...

Developer – C#.Net at Parvana Recruitment

Client Details: Our client, founded in 1990, is privately-owned and has its headquarters situated in Cape Town, South Africa. They have a global presence with a workforce of over 500 employees. This workforce consists of a team of engineers, software developers,...

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