Gauteng rolls out more smart licensing centres
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is accelerating the roll-out of Smart Driver Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) across the province. Currently-operational Smart DLTCs include Atteridgeville, Denlyn, Maponya Mall, Centurion, Protea Glen and Midrand, with the...
Study finds TB leverages immune defence system
Scientists from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine (IDM) have contributed to an international study that shed new light on why humans and animals are so susceptible to contracting tuberculosis (TB) – and it...
Openserve connects SATA to the World Broadband Association
Telkom fibre provider Openserve has successfully facilitated the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Southern Africa Telecommunication Association (SATA) and the World Broadband Association (WBBA). Beauty Apleni, the current chair of SATA and...
Canon expands its local waste programme
Canon South Africa has expanded its national waste management programme to address the growing pressure on South Africa’s landfill capacity. The programme enables the responsible collection and processing of various waste types including paper and packaging,...
Smart strategies to manage debt and interest rates
South Africans are learning to live and thrive in a financially uncertain world, according to the latest TransUnion Consumer Pulse Study, which shows that while 39% of households expect they may miss at least one bill or loan payment, many are actively reshaping their...
Gold near record highs on Fed rate cut bets
Gold traded just $23 short of its all-time high this week as investors positioned for fresh US rate cuts and a weaker dollar, prompting the financial advisory deVere Group to predict that it could climb to $5 000 per ounce before the end of the first quarter of 2026....
Trend Micro teams up with McLaren Racing
Cybersecurity company Trend Micro has been named an official partner of the McLaren Formula 1 team for the remainder of the 2025 season and beyond, helping them by safeguarding operational systems and sensitive data. “It is fantastic to have Trend join the McLaren...
Emirates taps SA tech talent for IT careers
The Emirates Group is inviting interested local IT professionals to attend recruitment information sessions in Johannesburg and Cape Town on 27 and 28 September. More than 200 future-focused tech roles are available, spanning software engineering and technical...
Solar Orbiter traces superfast electrons back to Sun
The European Space Agency-led Solar Orbiter mission has split the flood of energetic particles flung out into space from the Sun into two groups, tracing each back to a different kind of outburst from our star. The Sun is the most energetic particle accelerator in the...
It will cost nearly $3-trillion to connect humanity to the Internet
Achieving universal, meaningful Internet connectivity by 2030 could require an investment of $2,6-trillion to $2,8-trillion at current prices, according to the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Connecting Humanity Action Blueprint report. The report...
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Synergy of business and IT key to harnessing Africa’s potential
The African continent is poised for economic growth, rapid urbanisation and increasing incomes with its population expected to reach about 1,7-billion people by 2030, making it crucial for businesses to fast-track data strategies if they are to remain competitive and...
Start with the people to achieve data maturial
In an era defined by information and innovation, where there's more competition than ever before, businesses all understand the importance and value of data. Lee Wearne, data strategist at Insight Consulting However, collecting and storing data is one thing, but...
Managed SD-WAN key to navigating connectivity, security challenges
Demand for managed software defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) solutions is experiencing explosive growth as businesses grapple with new connectivity and security challenges. SD-WAN plays an essential role in facilitating cloud migrations and hybrid working models...
Smart multicloud policies a golden ticket to modernising IT infrastructure
South Africa's public sector organisations are facing serious IT challenges but have been left without the tools to address them. By Sandie Nkonqa, sales director: public sector at Dell Technologies South Africa From cybersecurity threats to unprecedented data...
Green IT trends to watch in 2024
Sustainability has become a key focus for many businesses around the world. Between climate change and dwindling natural resources, people are more aware than ever of their impact on the wellbeing of the planet. In South Africa, 98% of adults are willing to make...
These things are key to a modular insurance ecosystem
In the insurance industry, staying ahead of the curve and meeting the evolving needs of customers is a continual challenge. Insurers want new, accessible, and affordable products that optimise customer experiences. Their biggest hurdle tends to be inflexible and...
Kyocera’s sustainability recognised with award and A-list ranking
Kyocera has received two significant accolades recently, solidifying its leadership in sustainability and innovation. The company earned the prestigious 2024 WorldStar Award for its ground-breaking packaging advancements and was named a "Major Player" in the IDC...
Skills-based hiring brings SA in line with international hiring trends
As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace and become infused across all aspects of the business, companies are increasingly under pressure to remain competitive by attracting the best tech talent available. By Jessica Hawkey, MD of redAcademy However...
Transparency, empathy key to supporting neurodiversity in the workplace
Companies wishing to build more inclusive and diverse workplaces should prioritise transparency and empathy when hiring neurodiverse employees. This is according to Genevieve Koolen, HR director at SAP Africa, who says: "Introducing neurodiverse individuals into the...
AI and ESG a symbiotic relationship
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) promises to be more transformative than any other technology in recent memory, with the power to give rise to new industries and professions while propelling the global economy toward a new era of prosperity. By Doug Woolley,...
Manager, Information Management
About the jobJob Title: Content & Information Management Specialist - Investor ServicesLocation: Rosebank, JohannesburgDuration: 6 months Job PurposeTo manage, develop, and deliver the procurement, organization, and distribution of information within Investor...
Senior Embedded Systems Engineer
Our client is looking for a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to join their fully remote team. Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]RTOSC & C experienceEmbedded FirmwareGITCI/CDShould you meet the requirements for this position, please...
Manager, Information Management – Gauteng Edenburg
About the jobJob Title: Content & Information Management Specialist - Investor ServicesLocation: Rosebank, JohannesburgDuration: 6 months Job PurposeTo manage, develop, and deliver the procurement, organization, and distribution of information within Investor...
Senior Embedded Systems Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our client is looking for a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to join their fully remote team. Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]RTOSC & C experienceEmbedded FirmwareGITCI/CDShould you meet the requirements for this position, please...
UX/UI Designer (Chief Expert) 2141
Liaise with stakeholders and team members.Take complex tasks and make them intuitive and easy to use.Throughout the design process – from creating user flows and wireframes to building user interface mock-ups and prototypes.Gather data from our analytics and UX...
Senior Application Development Manager
Job description:You will work in the IT solutions team within an Asset Management company. You will be responsible foranalysing, designing, and building solutions that enable operations and business strategic goals. Yourexceptional problem-solving ability combined...
UX/UI Designer (Chief Expert) 2141 – Gauteng Pretoria
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Senior Application Development Manager – Remote Remote
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Salesforce UX/UI Designer
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Full Stack Developer
Our Pretoria based client is looking for a Fullstack Developer for a permanent role. The candidate might need to travel to Malawi as they are expanding in Africa.Key aspects of a full-stack developer's role: Front-end development: Working with technologies like HTML,...
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