AI set to drive a net increase in jobs by 2030

AI is expected to drive a net increase of 1,7-million jobs by 2030, according to Gartner, which says AI will create more jobs than it eliminates - generating 10,6-million new jobs, while removing 8,9-million jobs worldwide by 2030. “Organisations most advanced in AI...

A familiar face takes the reins at Tarsus

By Mark Davison - After months of speculation, Alviva Holdings – parent company of Tarsus Distribution – has announced a new, permanent CEO for one of South Africa’s oldest and leading distributors. Thibault Dousson, currently director of Lenovo’s Solution and...

European orbiter detects hints of volcanic activity on Mars

New evidence from gas seeping above volcanic rifts suggests Mars is not geologically dead deep inside, but merely sleeping. Fresh fissures along the Alba Mons region hint at active spots under the surface, where gases from inside the planet may be making their way up...

NASA experiments with drones for planetary landings

NASA successfully demonstrated technology designed to help spacecraft autonomously navigate to safe landing sites on the Moon and on other planets. An Alta-X drone equipped with the agency’s Safe and Precise Landing – Integrated Capabilities Evolution (SPLICE)...

Morphobots contend for a job on Mars

In 2020, academics Mory Gharib and Alireza Ramezani were spitballing a transforming robot that is now getting a shot at work that's literally out of this world: NASA Mars Rover missions. Caltech has unveiled its multi-talented robot that can fly, drive, walk and do...

Vodafone,Vodacom to beta test Amazon’s Project Kuiper in 2024

Vodafone and Project Kuiper - Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite (LEO) communications initiative - have announced a strategic collaboration through which Vodafone and Vodacom plan to use Project Kuiper's network to extend the reach of 4G/5G services to more of their...

RFA calls for supply chain relief

The Road Freight Association (RFA) is urging government to open up all sectors of the economy to lessen the already devastating economic impact of lockdown and Covid-19. "The movement of both goods and people is vital for the wheels of South Africa's economy to keep...

MPC preview: interest rates continuing lower

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets again on May 17-19 to discuss interest rates and other monetary matters. Lullu Krugel, chief economist for PwC Strategy& Africa and Dr Christie Viljoen, PwC Strategy& economist,...

Plan to centralise laptop purchases for university, TVET students

Government aims to centralise laptop purchasing for higher education as learning increasingly moves online. This is the word from higher education minister Blade Minister, who says all tertiary students funded by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for...

New directors, chairman-designate for Net1

Net1 has appointed three veteran business leaders as independent non-executive directors. Jabu Mabuza and Ali Mazanderani will join the board today (15 May), and Antony Ball will join on 21 May. Jabu Mabuza, formerly the chief executive officer of Tsogo Sun Holdings...

Spoofed visa application hits diplomatic entities

In November 2019, Kaspersky technologies revealed new malware with a focus on diplomatic bodies in Europe, with the initial dropper spread as a spoofed visa application. Further analysis has indicated that this spyware uses the same code base as the infamous COMPFun....

Taiwan chipmaker to open US plant

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing will build a chip factory in the US. The new factory will most likely produce chips for smartphones and similar devices. The factory, which will be built in Arizona, will employ about 1 600 people directly. It should be operational...

Smartphone sales relatively strong, despite lockdowns

Smartphone shipments across EMEA dropped by 8% year-on-year in the first quarter as countries across the region began to respond to the spread of coronavirus and lock down local economies. In total, companies shipped 76,9-million smartphones in 1Q20. "Considering the...

Cloud the bright spot in IT outlook

Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $3,4-trillion in 2020, a decline of 8% from 2019, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. The coronavirus pandemic and effects of the global economic recession are causing CIOs to prioritise spending on technology and...

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Cyber Security Engineer – Gauteng Garsfontein

Responsible for company-wide cybersecurity and related documents, process and record management to ensure that systems and products are safe and effective. Ensures data integrity, and that information is kept accurate and consistent unless authorized changes are made...

TOLL TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS SPECIALIST (ECSA)

TOLL TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS SPECIALIST (ECSA) LOCATION CenturionPOSITION TYPE PretoriaCLOSING DATE 17 October 2023SALARY R TBA CTC Per AnnumTO APPLY Send a WhatsApp message for the email address to Shashi on the cell number listed in the Ref above JOB PURPOSE Desired...

Full-stack Software Developer (C#,SQL) (CH950) (FULLY REMOTE)

Our client in retail software industry is looking for a Full-stack Software Developer to join their team.Qualification and ExperienceThe candidate must have completed a minimum of a MatricRelevant tertiary qualification would be advantageous.Must have an excellent...

Software System Designer at Datonomy Solutions

Essential Requirements:5+ years' experience in System DesignFull understanding of design process and phases end to endMust have produced more than 5 detailed System DesignsMust have provided technical leadership to Software Developers & other designers and...

Intermediate developer – Level 2

Our client is currently recruiting for an Intermediate Developer. This role will expose you to a diverse working environment with endless opportunities to grow as an individual and to work for an organization that promotes equality. This is a 1-year contract.Job...

Software Tester

Required nature of experience: Testing multiple platforms, including web and mobile based systems.Documentation and maintenance of software test artifacts.Using testing methodologies and techniques.Inspecting application logs and reporting errors to the development...

TOLL TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS SPECIALIST (ECSA) – Gauteng Centurion

TOLL TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS SPECIALIST (ECSA) LOCATION CenturionPOSITION TYPE PretoriaCLOSING DATE 17 October 2023SALARY R TBA CTC Per AnnumTO APPLY Send a WhatsApp message for the email address to Shashi on the cell number listed in the Ref above JOB PURPOSE Desired...

Software System Designer at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton

Essential Requirements:5+ years' experience in System DesignFull understanding of design process and phases end to endMust have produced more than 5 detailed System DesignsMust have provided technical leadership to Software Developers & other designers and...

Intermediate developer – Level 2 – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is currently recruiting for an Intermediate Developer. This role will expose you to a diverse working environment with endless opportunities to grow as an individual and to work for an organization that promotes equality. This is a 1-year contract.Job...

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