Webb detects distant black hole merger

An international team of astronomers have used the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope to find evidence for an ongoing merger of two galaxies and their massive black holes when the Universe was only 740-million years old. This marks the most distant detection of a...

IT skills shortage will cost trillions and impact software quality

A growing IT skills shortage is impacting organisations in all industries and across all regions. In an International Data Corporation (IDC) survey of North American IT leaders, nearly two thirds said that a lack of skills has resulted in missed revenue growth...

Cellphone distractions the biggest culprit in SA road accidents

Cellphone distractions now top the list of risky driving behaviours in South Africa, according to new research revealed by Discovery Insure at the launch of the UN-JCDecaux Global Campaign for Road Safety. Discovery CEO Robert Attwell says that the short-term insurer...

Aurora supercomputer ranks fastest for AI

Intel, in collaboration with Argonne National Laboratory and Hewlett Packard Entrerprise (HPE), has announced that the Aurora supercomputer has broken the exascale barrier at 1.012 exaflops and is the fastest AI system in the world dedicated to AI for open science -...

Stellenbosch University drives food sustainability with Klimato

Stellenbosch University's (SU) Compliance and Catering Office has partnered with the Swedish-based startup Klimato to promote a more conscious approach to meal preparation and selection among staff and students. Stellenbosch is the first African institution to pilot...

AI for Good Global Summit addresses AI governance

The AI for Good Global Summit 2024 will open in Geneva, Switzerland on 29 May with the UN's first AI Governance Day to discuss how best to implement principled AI frameworks while ensuring that no country is left behind. AI Governance Day will welcome ministers and...

Canal+ takes Multichoice shareholding above 45%

French media company Groupe Canal+ has acquired an additional interest in Multichoice ordinary shares of the Company, bringing its holding in the company to 45,2%. MultiChoice has filed the required notices with the Takeover Regulation Panel (TRP) and with the...

Trusted relationships a key vector in prolonged cyberattacks

In 2023, more than one in five cyberattacks persisted for over a month - with trusted relationships emerging as one of the main attack vectors in these prolonged cases, according to the annual Kaspersky Incident Response 2023 report. The report draws on the results of...

Hypertension: The silent killer that can be beaten

As any IT exec will know, high blood pressure levels at certain times are an occupational hazard - so World Hypertension Day tomorrow (17 May) is the perfect time to remind ourselves of the importance of monitoring and managing our blood pressure. Hypertension, or...

UCT places among the top universities

The University of Cape Town (UCT) remains the best university in Africa and has been ranked in the top 1.3% of universities in the world by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). Released on 13 May, the CWUR placed UCT at 271st position in their 2024 Global...

Google debuts AI search enhancements

The Google I/O 2024 developer conference held earlier this week (14 May 2024) showcased some of Google's announcements for transforming the search experience through AI. The key announcements include:   Gemini 1.5 Pro and Gemini 1.5 Flash Google announced the...

Cellphone distractions the biggest culprit in SA road accidents

Cellphone distractions now top the list of risky driving behaviours in South Africa, according to new research revealed by Discovery Insure at the launch of the UN-JCDecaux Global Campaign for Road Safety. Discovery CEO Robert Attwell says that the short-term insurer...

Rakesh Parbhoo takes on Westcon-Comstor EVP role

Westcon-Comstor has announced the promotion of Rakesh Parbhoo to the newly-created role of executive vice-president of its Middle East and Africa (MEA) business. The appointment will see Rakesh drive the continued growth of Westcon-Comstor across the region....

SMEs are optimistic, but need more support

South African small businesses are feeling positive about the future, but need more support to tackle ongoing challenges. This is according to Xero's 2024 State of Small Business Report, which reveals that the top barriers facing small businesses this year are...

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One reason that big-name online retail stores like Amazon enjoy the market share they do is because of the speeds at which they deliver. In 2023 the company delivered goods to members using its Prime service at faster-than-ever speeds globally, with 7-billion items...

Enterprise AI isn’t about more data – it’s about the right data

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Technology makes health and safety more attractive to project teams

Maintaining exceptional health and safety (H&S) standards is integral to the ongoing success of any project in the mining, construction, and engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) industries. However, the time and expenses involved can be...

AI, advanced analytics help to beat insurance fraud

Despite higher inflation, interest rates and cost of living, the South African insurances market experienced a revival during the last two years, with the gross written premium across the local insurances market expected to show an annual growth rate of 5,14% from...

Technology can help SA overcome its water crisis

Preparing for South Africa's water crisis should become a significant priority - and the further use of smart technology will remain critical when addressing the pressing issues of water scarcity in South Africa. Ross Mains-Sheard, co-founder and CEO of Versofy, says...

Google’s Hustle Academy relaunches with AI focus

Google has opened applications for the 2024 cohort of its Hustle Academy, a program dedicated to accelerating the growth of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in sub-Saharan Africa. This year, the program introduces a significant upgrade: business-focused AI...

Braintree wins Intelligent ICT Award

Braintree has won the prestigious Intelligent ICT Award for Intelligent Cloud Solutions Provider, in recognition for its work in facilitating an ERP system upgrade for power tool distributor Stevens & Co. Despite the inherent challenges of such a significant...

Avanti Communications launches LEO services in SA

Avanti Communications has launched Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services in South Africa. Avanti has partnered with Q-KON, a leading satellite engineering enterprise for southern Africa, to deliver seamless LEO connectivity from Eutelsat OneWeb. The...

Automation Tester

Ready to test the waters of banking software with precision and finesse? Dive into this opportunity where every bug squashed is a step closer to financial harmony. Minimum Requirements: ISTQB Certification5-7 years experienceExposure to Azure DevOps tools and...

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About our client: Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a...

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Job Title: IT EngineerHire Resolves client is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated IT Engineer to join their team in Hoedspruit, Limpopo. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT systems, networks, and infrastructure support. They will be...

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GeneralObtain relevant information to draft proposals to clientsAttain various quotations from the providersAttend appointment with broker to offer products, assist with queries and give specialist insights and advice on types of benefits in the marketSubmission of...

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BSc / BEng / BTech Electrical (Process Instrumentation)ECSA Pr. Eng. Registration preferableRegistered Candidate Engineer an optionMinimum requirements: Primary responsibility would be : Industrial control system design, programming and commissioning in the mining...

Automation Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg

Ready to test the waters of banking software with precision and finesse? Dive into this opportunity where every bug squashed is a step closer to financial harmony. Minimum Requirements: ISTQB Certification5-7 years experienceExposure to Azure DevOps tools and...

IT Engineer – Limpopo Hoedspruit

Job Title: IT EngineerHire Resolves client is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated IT Engineer to join their team in Hoedspruit, Limpopo. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT systems, networks, and infrastructure support. They will be...

Group Corporate Benefit Specialist – Eastern Cape Gqebera

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