AI misinformation is accelerating Africa’s risk landscape

As misinformation, cybercrime, health emergencies, civil unrest, extreme weather and infrastructure disruption become progressively interconnected across Africa, organisations are under growing pressure to distinguish fact from fiction before uncertainty escalates...

Business leaders bet big on robots, but few are ready

Robotics is no longer a bet on the future - it's a plan for the next five years – but according to new research from Intel, most organisations are moving faster than their operating models can support. The new study – The Robotics Readiness Gap - finds a stark...

Hubble solves merger mystery from Milky Way’s early years

Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, grew to its current size in part by consuming smaller galaxies. Now, new data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows definitive evidence of a dwarf galaxy merging with the young Milky Way galaxy in the earliest phases of its...

Crypto assets force tax systems to review their policies

The rapid rise of crypto assets is forcing tax systems to ponder if rules designed for a traditional economy can keep pace with technologies that are redefining how value is created, owned and exchanged, Professor Shaun Parsons has told attendees at a University of...

Ford trials robot charging station to help disabled drivers

For most of us, filling a car with fuel, or charging an electric vehicle is a simple task. But for disabled drivers, people with reduced mobility and older people it can be a significant challenge. Now Ford has developed a prototype robot charging station that drivers...

The future is whatever you want it to be …

Kathy Gibson reports - Mankind used to dream big ideas about the future and how technology would change our lives - many of which have become reality. Today, however, we tend to think about gloom and doom future scenarios rather than dreaming big as we did in the...

Intel drones help to preserve China’s Great Wall

Intel and the China Foundation for Cultural Heritage Conservation have created a partnership to protect and restore the Great Wall of China. "Using drones, we are able to inspect multiple aspects of the structure including areas that are quite inaccessible," says Anil...

Online set to overtake TV in 2018

In 2018, consumers will spend an average 9,73 hours with media, up from 9,68 hours in 2017 (figures weighted by media investment) - and the time spent with online media will overtake time spent with linear TV for the first time, globally, in 2018. Online will have a...

Cryptomining tops security risks

There has been a surge of cryptomining malware attacks, both globally and in South Africa, with an endpoint cryptomining malware known as the XMRig variant has been particularly prevalent. This is according to Check Point Software Technologies ' Global Threat Index...

Data drives MTN growth

During the quarter ended 31 March, MTN's group subscribers increased by 1,9% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ), with net additions of 4,1-million. Active MTN Mobile Money customers increased by 3,9% QoQ to 22,7-million; and voice traffic (billable minutes) increased by 24,2%...

Chinese slowdown weighs on smartphone sales

Smartphone vendors shipped a total of 334,3-million units during the first quarter of 2018 (1Q18), resulting in a 2,9% decline when compared to the 344,4-million units shipped in the first quarter of 2017. The China market was the biggest driver of this decline,...

Vehicle sales convey mixed messages

Irregularity in new vehicle sales numbers continues to contribute to market uncertainty. According to aggregated data from the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa), April's sales of 36 346 units reflect a 3,6% year on year growth,...

Cambridge Analytica files for bankruptcy

SCL Elections and certain of its and Cambridge Analytica UK's affiliates have filed applications to commence insolvency proceedings in the UK. The company is immediately ceasing all operations and the boards have applied to appoint insolvency practitioners Crowe Clark...

What do people leave in Uber rides?

If you've ever lost anything strange during your Uber ride, you're not alone. The Uber Lost & Found Index has listed the most commonly lost and most surprising forgotten items, also highlighting which cities' riders are most forgetful, and which days of the week...

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Business Analyst III (Finance) – Western Cape Oakdale

Position Purpose:The purpose of the Business Analyst III role is to strategize and facilitate effective and competitive business processes by eliciting, analyzing, validating, and documenting business organizational and/or operational requirements, providing...

IT Service Delivery Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

IT Service Delivery Manager We are recruiting for an ambitious IT Service Delivery Manager to build and mature our IT Service Delivery model. We have existing 1st line technical support and service desk teams that need strong leadership to ensure it is structured for...

Database Administrator (DBA) – Gauteng Centurion

PurposeTo conduct day-to-day database operation of the organization's and its compliant with relevant regulations, and optimising it for better performance. Minimum requirements A relevant Degree in Information Technology or a relevant NQF level 7 equivalent...

IT Technician at Datafin Recruitment

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, located just outside Franschhoek, has an exciting opportunity for an IT technician to support day-to-day operational tasks regarding hardware and software systems. The successful candidate will have MCSE/MCITP certification, an IT qualification...

Senior DevOps Engineer

Our client is a leading financial services group that helps individuals and businesses achieve their financial goals and life aspirations. They provide practical financial solutions through their network of advisors and various platforms. As a Senior DevOps Engineer...

Specialist Credit Operations Systems at Capitec Bank Ltd

Company description: Capitec Bank is a leading South African retail bank that focuses on essential banking services and provides innovative transacting, savings, insurance and unsecured lending products to individuals. Capitec's mission is to make banking simple and...

Test Automation Engineer

A leading HealthTech platform company with a culture based on strong values, accountability, collaboration and no politics, is looking for a Test Automation Engineer. Our client believes in transforming healthcare to enhance people's lives and they find creative ways...

Junior Programmer

We have an an opportunity for a Junior Programmer, to be based in the business district of Johannesburg. Our client is an organization providing cutting-edge service within the Retirement Fund Industry. This is a chance to join an organisation with a long history,...

Senior Java Developer

Professional services as a full stack developer – developing robust and error free softwarePurpose of the role:Professional services as a full stack developer – developing robust and error free softwareQualification:BSc Comp Sci or equivalent degree Minimum...

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