Edtech holds the key to better outcomes in Africa

Africa has the world’s youngest population, with 70% of its 1,5-billion population under 30 years old – but, in the sub-Saharan region only, 98-million children are currently out-of-school. Meanwhile, another 72-million young people, aged from 15 to 24, are neither...

Earth’s plant health mapped over the course of a year

A lot can change in a year for Earth’s forests and vegetation, as springtime and rainy seasons can bring new growth, while cooling temperatures and dry weather can bring a dieback of those green colours. And now, a novel type of NASA visualisation illustrates those...

Researchers set the stage for synthetic human genomes

A team of UK-based scientists are developing technology to create the first synthetic human chromosome. The ability to write large genomes has the potential to transform our understanding of human health, opening opportunities to develop cell therapies,...

AI deployment study uncovers surprising trends

Kathy Gibson reports - While artificial intelligence (AI) is being integrated into most types of work, there are signs it might be flagging. This is among the headline findings from BCG X’s AI at Work report, which uncovered some unexpected trends as companies start...

TSMC invests $165bn to make chips in the US

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced is expanding its investment in advanced semiconductor manufacturing in the US by an additional $100-billion. Building on the company’s ongoing $65 billion investment in its advanced semiconductor...

Internet Society extends multi-year Meta partnership

The Internet Society - a global charitable organisation championing an open, globally connected, and secure Internet – has expanded its partnership with Meta with the launch of a new Connectivity Co-Funding Initiative. The initiative aims to scale up efforts to expand...

As delinquencies grow, lenders look to alternative credit data for help

As visibility into consumer risk provided by traditional credit data shifts, financial institutions worldwide are expanding their use of alternative data throughout the consumer lending journey, according to Lexis Nexis’ inaugural Global Consumer Lending Confidence...

Strong outlook for global sensor market

The global sensor market is well established, with hundreds of millions of sensors produced yearly. Yet the market remains in flux, with trends in future mobility, edge computing, AI, and digital healthcare continuously evolving and reshaping sensor technology...

Telematics credited with big drop in road incidents

Commercial transport operators in South Africa have reported a 78% reduction in road incidents - from 1 313 last year to 286 this year – according to the third annual Webfleet Road Safety Report 2024. Enhanced driver training, increased adoption of telematics, and...

Fintech users under threat from malicious Telegram campaign

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis team (GReAT) has uncovered a malicious global campaign in which attackers used Telegram to deliver Trojan spyware, potentially targeting individuals and businesses in the fintech and trading industries in multiple countries...

iStore adds Apple Intelligence training

Apple Intelligence - a personal intelligence system for iPhone, iPad, and Mac – is now available. Apple Intelligence integrates generative models into iPhone, iPad, and Mac, offering context-aware, personalised assistance across apps and tasks. It includes features...

Collaboration key for Africa’s clean energy progress

Energy access is undeniably one of the most crucial components of modern living. Reliable energy supply ensures that economies are growing by supporting critical industries like mining, manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare and education, while improving the lives of...

Spend on AI tech could hit $337bn in 2025

Organisations across all industries are strategically pivoting towards AI (artificial intelligence) to build resilient, AI-driven enterprises. This is among the findings from IDC’s FutureScape report, outlining IDC’s top 10 predictions shaping the future of the IT...

Channelwise Awards breaks records

A record-breaking number of reseller partners have already cast their votes in the Channelwise Awards Survey – and there are still 10 days to go before voting closes at midnight on 8 November 2024. As if more incentive is needed, this year one lucky voter will receive...

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Strategies for filling the skills gap

South Africa's dismal unemployment statistics have been sitting at around the 30% mark for a decade, with the latest figures indicating that 34,5% of people in the country are sitting at home without work. In other words, in the fourth quarter of 2022, South Africa...

A strong digital core is essential for reinvention

In the future all companies will be digital companies, and those that rise to the top will be those that embrace the seven secrets of successful, constant business reinvention, according to a leading global professional services company Accenture. Nitesh Singh, MD and...

Obscure Technologies reveals Africa expansion plans

Obscure Technologies has announced its strategic goal for further expansion across Africa. The expansion will begin with the Indian Ocean Islands, East, and West Africa, where Obscure Technologies will establish a regional presence and support offerings. To accelerate...

Commvault, AWS expand partnership

Commvault has announced its continued integration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) by joining the AWS ISV Workload Migration Program and attaining multiple AWS Service Ready Program designations. As part of the Service Ready Program, Commvault software has been...

AI can help people manage their finances

Imagine having a personal safety net, always ready to catch you if life throws you a curveball. By Professor Mark Nasila, chief data and analytics officer in the FNB chief risk office That's what saving money can do for you. It's like having a superpower that provides...

Impact games can help address financial literacy challenges

Financial literacy, which can broadly be defined as the ability to understand financial concepts and make basic financial calculations, is vital for making informed financial decisions and achieving economic empowerment. But it's a major challenge for millions of...

Optimising operations helps to access a new performance frontier

Unprecedented changes in the business environment have forced many organisations to dramatically evolve their strategies, products, and service levels to stay competitive and serve the rapidly evolving customer experience expectations. Edna Eason, MD: operations at...

Blockchain makes crypto asset transactions transparent, traceable

At the 2023 Digital Assets and Sanctions Compliance Conference, Lerato-Lamola Oguntoye participated in a panel discussion on the regulation of crypto assets in South Africa and globally. The conference highlighted how distributed ledger technology/blockchain...

ESG and sustainability the cornerstones of a future-proof business

In today's dynamic global business environment, the importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, as well as sustainability, is becoming more apparent. Nikhil Naidoo, zero accelerated sustainability solution lead at Remote Metering Solutions...

Think like a hacker to stay ahead of cyber threats

In today's rapidly developing digital landscape, cyber security teams must move away from purely reactive defence measures and start adopting a more proactive mindset. By Dale de Kok, systems engineer at Fortinet Thinking like a hacker is crucial for organisations to...

Wireless Network Engineer (Tier 3/Tier 4) – Gauteng Midrand

Our client is urgently looking to employ an experienced Wireless Network Engineer (Tier 3/Tier 4) at their organizationOur client is urgently looking to employ an experienced Wireless Network Engineer (Tier 3/Tier 4) at their organizationLocation: Midrand,...

Business Analyst IT – Gauteng Centurion

Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Business Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of business processes, excellent documentation skills, and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders. The...

Senior Full-stack Developer (CH1079) (FULLY REMOTE)

Our client is an innovative cloud-based company that leverages its software to address the legal contracting, compliance, and legal practice challenges faced by listed companies and multinationals.They are seeking a Full-Stack Developer who is able to build robust...

Senior Angular Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Angular Developer with AWS expertise to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in front-end development using Angular (12+), TypeScript, and RxJS, as well as hands-on knowledge of...

Senior Desktop Support Technician

Our client is looking for a Senior Desktop Support Technician to join their team in Polokwane. Key Responsibilities:Install and configure PCs and software components for optimal usability.Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues.Repair or replace damaged...

Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager Location: Century City, Cape Town Salary: R370,000 per annum Benefits: 19 days annual leave + R1,500 medical allowance Work Schedule: Monday to Thursday in-office, remote work on FridaysStart Date: ASAP About the Role We are seeking a highly...

Senior Desktop Support Technician – Limpopo Polokwane

Our client is looking for a Senior Desktop Support Technician to join their team in Polokwane. Key Responsibilities:Install and configure PCs and software components for optimal usability.Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues.Repair or replace damaged...

Project Manager – Western Cape Century City

Job Title: Project Manager Location: Century City, Cape Town Salary: R370,000 per annum Benefits: 19 days annual leave + R1,500 medical allowance Work Schedule: Monday to Thursday in-office, remote work on FridaysStart Date: ASAP About the Role We are seeking a highly...

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