AI helps design superdrugs to kill drug-resistant bacteria

With help from artificial intelligence (AI), MIT researchers have designed novel antibiotics that can combat two hard-to-treat infections: drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae and multi-drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Using generative AI algorithms, the...

AI-led businesses ignore humans at their peril

No-one would argue that artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm, but there is some irony in the fact that as more business functions - from data collection and analysis, to everyday operations - are performed digitally the more customers seek to...

How chip research is shaping physical AI

AI and graphics research breakthroughs in neural rendering, 3D generation and world simulation power robotics, autonomous vehicles and content creation. Physical AI — the engine behind modern robotics, self-driving cars and smart spaces — relies on a mix of neural...

Webb finds new evidence for planet around closest solar twin

Astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have found strong evidence of a giant planet orbiting a star in the stellar system closest to our own Sun. At just 4 light-years away from Earth, the Alpha Centauri triple star system has long been a...

Cassava, Microsoft collaborate on community engagement

Pan-African technology company Cassava Technologies, in a strategic collaboration with Microsoft, has launched a community engagement initiative focused on South Africa. Through this initiative, the two organisations will establish training hubs for youth in the local...

Treasury must address the digital asset elephant in the room

When Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana presented his delayed budget speech on 12 March amid the furore over a proposed VAT hike, blockchain-based digital assets were the elephant in the room. By Wiehann Olivier, a partner and fintech and digital assets lead for Forvis...

Voting for Channelwise Awards extended

Voting for the prestigious Channelwise Awards survey has been extended to midnight on 14 November 2024. The Channelwise Awards give South Africa’s IT reseller partners the opportunity voice their opinion and vote for the vendors and distributors they most enjoy...

Fintech transforms African financial services

Fintech companies in Africa have nearly tripled in number since 2020, improving access to finance for people and businesses across the continent, according to a new EIB report. The report, Finance in Africa 2024, highlights improvements in the African financial sector...

African business leaders upbeat on technology’s impact

More than 300 African business and technology leaders gathered yesterday at the local edition of the SAP Now series of global events to discuss opportunities for the greater adoption of technology to power growth and innovation on the continent. Speaking at the event,...

Nutanix focuses on emerging markets

Kathy Gibson reports - Nutanix is pursuing a growth strategy - with a specific focus on emerging markets, particularly in Africa. “We are investing in Africa as we see the potential and need to acquire market share,” says Shaista Ahmed, channel sales director for...

Dell adds AI experiences to the modern workspace

Dell Technologies is bringing a comprehensive portfolio of AI PCs and workstations to the modern workplace. “From running complex AI workloads on workstations to using day-to-day AI-powered applications on laptops, the AI PC will be an important investment that pays...

ISPA looks to boost fibre Internet service levels

South Africa’s fibre Internet consumers will experience smoother line transfers if service providers adopt recommendations in the latest version of ISPA’s “Fibre Network Operator (FNO) and Internet Service Provider (ISP) Best Practice Recommendations” document....

MSPs struggle to protect SMB customers

Sixty five percent of managed service providers (MSPs) are juggling between four to nine different cybersecurity point solutions to protect their SMB customers - and a further 12% use 10 or more – according to new research from cybersecurity specialists, Guardz. And...

AI empowers the journey from idea to innovation

Kathy Gibson reports – Artificial intelligence (AI) is the term on everyone’s lips – but what does it really mean for businesses? “We believe it is to enhance business,” says Mohammed Amin, senior vice-president: sales for CEEMETA at Dell Technologies, addressing Dell...

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Tyme secures new international investors

Tyme has successfully secured two new international investors as part of its pre-series C capital raise launched in January this year. This comes as the group's South African flagship, TymeBank, celebrates its 7-million customer milestone this month (12 May 2023)....

New appointments at aYo Holdings

African insurtech aYo Holdings has made two new C-suite appointments as it looks to accelerate its ambitious growth plans across the continent and into the South African market. The company has named Ivan Welch as its new chief customer acquisition officer and Miles...

MIA launches rent-to-own solar solution

MIA has announced the launch of its rent-to-own premium solar solution, aimed at helping more South African homeowners access affordable and reliable solar energy systems. With the cost of electricity on the rise, many homeowners are looking for alternative ways to...

SA birding app features at DevConf 2023

Brothers Ebbie and Stephan Swart will be presenting a talk at this week's DevConf 2023 conference in Pretoria on their four-year development journey with Firefinch, South Africa's top birding app, according to The Birding Life. Ebbie, a design lead at global software...

CDI Jobs Fund project creates 669 permanent new jobs

The Craft + Design Institute (CDI) is celebrating the close-out of a five-year R48,5-million project, funded mainly by the National Treasury's Jobs Fund, which enabled 50 SMMEs to create 669 new permanent jobs and fast-tracked 23 South African innovations. The total...

MTN SA drives off-grid renewable energy

MTN South Africa has launched an RFI (request for information) for zero carbon renewable "wheeling" and on-site renewable solutions for various data centres and base transceiver station (BTS) sites across South Africa. The company has also signed its first power...

Xperien gains R2V3 certification

IT asset disposition (ITAD) company Xperien has become the first South African company to attain R2V3 certification. R2V3, a stringent standard established by Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI), underscores the company's unwavering commitment to...

What employers should know before using AI in dismissals

Employers using AI systems to identify employees for retrenchment need to be cautious of potential discrimination and should ensure that human bias is not systematised. Employers should consider the human-centred AI Principles adopted by the Organisation for Economic...

Building a more productive and prosperous society with AI

Economists, ethicists, and technologists have debated what artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) will mean for human workers as long as the technologies have been around. By Bryan McLachlan, MD: Africa of CyborgIntell But in the wake of the publicity...

Manage data, boost security, ride the future trends

Due to their flexibility and capacity to prevent vendor lock-in, a multicloud approach has become popular since it enables businesses to select the best cloud and service provider for their requirements. By Modeen Malick, principal systems engineer at Commvault...

Data Analyst at Famous Brands – Gauteng Midrand

IntroductionJOB TITLE: Data AnalystJOB GRADE: C3DEPARTMENT: Leading Brands CommercialLOCATION: Waterfall Office (Midrand)EMPLOYMENT STATUS: PermanentLINE MANAGER: Business AnalystPURPOSE STATEMENT:The purpose of this position is to collate data through various...

Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

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SHEQ Systems Specialist (CPT)

Are you an experienced Quality Food Safety & Environmental (QFSE) professional with a passion for compliance and continuous improvement? Our client, a global leader in the FMCG industry, is seeking a QFSE Manager to oversee and enhance quality, food safety, and...

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We are recruiting an IT Technician to join the Milnerton office of a national company. Minimum RequirementsInformation Technology Qualification / Certifications2+ years relevant experienceDriver's license Overview of positionUser support MS Office 365Hardware...

Data Scientist (Junior and Senior roles) (CH1109)

Join our client in the credit Industry as a Data Scientist!Are you passionate about turning data into actionable insights?Our client is seeking talented Data Scientists on all levels (Senior & Junior), to join their team! In this role, you'll leverage your...

Software Application Support Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Tech problems fear you. If you can squash bugs before your coffee gets cold and explain complex issues in plain English, we've got the perfect seat for you on our support squad.Requirements: A minimum 3-year tertiary qualification from an accredited university, either...

SHEQ Systems Specialist (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town

Are you an experienced Quality Food Safety & Environmental (QFSE) professional with a passion for compliance and continuous improvement? Our client, a global leader in the FMCG industry, is seeking a QFSE Manager to oversee and enhance quality, food safety, and...

IT Technician – Western Cape Milnerton

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