AU endorses efforts to change the world map

The African Union (AU) has endorsed a campaign to use a map that represents Africa more accurately than the traditional Mercator map that is mostly used today. The currently-used map was drawn up in the 16th century by catographer Gerardus Mercator, and inaccurately...

IBM, NASA debut open source AI model for solar observation

IBM and NASA have unveiled the most advanced open-source foundation model designed to understand high resolution solar observation data and predict how solar activity affects Earth and space-based technology. Surya, named for the Sanskrit word for the Sun, represents...

Giant radar antenna reflector in full bloom

Seventeen days after NISAR’s launch from southeastern India, an essential piece of science hardware has unfurled in orbit. Spanning 12 metres, the drum-shaped antenna reflector on the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite mission from NASA and the...

Women are losing out in Africa’s gig work boom

Platform work – including ride-hailing, food delivery and online freelancing – has been praised as a new avenue for women’s employment in Africa. However, a landmark study spanning five African countries has revealed that while men and women share many of the same...

ISPA Inspires recipients announced

Gcinwayknosi Jula and Crystal Ndlovu have won the fifth annual instalment of the ISPA Inspires educational sponsorship. ISPA is South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB) and the ISPA Inspires bursary represents a golden opportunity for young...

Younger shoppers embrace social media spending

Gen Z is fueling a social shopping explosion, with 39% now having purchased and 76% having discovered products on social media platforms, according to Salesforce’s latest Connected Shoppers Report. The future of retail hinges on capturing the market for Gen Z, a...

Emerging markets well positioned to drive global growth

By 2035, emerging markets will play a crucial role in shaping the global economy, contributing about 65% of global economic growth. This is among the findings from S&P Global’s latest Look Forward research study, which identifies and assesses the opportunities and...

AI-powered drone swarms transform industries beyond defense

While drone swarms have been an area of technological development for many years, their practical applications have only recently gained significant momentum, particularly following increased attention during the Russia-Ukraine war, as reflected in Google search...

Global IT spending set for 9,3% growth in 2025

Worldwide IT spending is expected to total $5,74-trillion in 2025, an increase of 9,3% from 2024, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Current spending on generative AI (GenAI) has been predominantly from technology companies building the supply-side...

From AI to the metaverse, ITU adopts new resolutions

Members of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have agreed on priorities for standards and capacity development in areas from artificial intelligence (AI) and the metaverse, to sustainable digital transformation at the World Telecommunication...

GenAI extends automation potential in future of work

The return to the office has accelerated in 2024. While further return-to-the-office mandates are expected in 2025, many employees continue to work remotely for at least part of the time. Against this backdrop, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as the hottest...

Black Friday a shot in the arm for local economy

Black Friday sales are forecast to generate an additional R88-billion in November for South Africa’s wholesale, retail, and fuel sectors, according to research from fintech Capital Connect. The study shows that retailers in South Africa will generate R22-billion in...

Crowdfunding market is slowing down

In recent years, the crowdfunding market has been yo-yoing - with the annual growth rate falling by 6% and 4% in 2020 and 2022 respectively, and then rising to an average of 2,5% for the past two years. However, after a steady increase in 2023 and 2024, the entire...

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Liquid buys cloud, cyber security provider in Egypt

Liquid Intelligent Technologies has acquired Cysiv MEA, a technology company that was formerly SecureMisr, headquartered in Cairo. The business specialises in providing enterprise cloud and cyber security services to some of Egypt's leading companies, particularly in...

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Improve remote working by collaborating with employees

How we work is changing very fast. A recent study conducted among UK businesses suggests that four-day workweeks are not a bad idea. The study discovered that contrary to entrenched concerns of lazy employees and poor delivery, most of the firms involved experienced...

Chances are you’re already using AI in your day-to-day life

Artificial intelligence (AI) in its most simple explanation refers to the application of human intelligence in the devices and technologies that we use. This could be your cellphone being able to recognise your eye to unlock your device in the same way that a family...

Digital solutions can improve service delivery, strengthen governance

Despite the many challenges around effective service delivery, the South African government has shown an appetite for exploring ways in which to improve the current situation. By Murunwa Mashamba, senior specialist: key accounts manager at Altron Karabina Key to...

Cisco, NIL launch Project 525 to train network professionals

Cisco, in partnership with advanced network solutions and learning provider NIL, has launched Project 525, a flagship curriculum programme that helps IT and network professionals achieve the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification. "Project 525 aims...

More needed to drive PayShap adoption and business relevance

On 13 March, the country came one step closer to a more accessible national payment system with the launch of PayShap - a faster, safer and supposedly more affordable payment option for low-value transactions. By Nicho Bouma, chief innovation officer at Pay@, and...

Rubrik signs up Obscure Technologies

Cyber security specialist Obscure Technologies has partnered with Rubrik for the distribution of its solutions in South Africa. The non-exclusive distribution agreement adds crucial data security, cyber resilience and recovery competence to Obscure Technologies'...

Boomi partners with Technodyn International

Technodyn International, the exclusive strategic partner for global cloud enterprise software company IFS in sub-Saharan Africa, is extending its OEM partner network with its appointment as a partner for Boomi. In the new digital application economy, companies require...

Software QA company teams with WeThinkCode_ in SA

WeThinkCode_ has partnered with Swedish global software quality assurance (QA) company, System Verification, which specialises in advanced quality monitoring and analytics. The partnership will see hundreds of WeThinkCode_ students acquiring global standard Test...

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Are you a SHEQ expert with a proven track record in Quality, Food Safety, Health & Safety, and Environmental systems? Our client, a global leader in the FMCG industry, is looking for a skilled SHEQ Systems Specialist to join their high-performing team in Durban!As...

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Scrum Master required on a 6 month fixed term contract. Minimum requirementsMinimum 2 years' experience in a Scrum Master roleExceptional knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement)Good...

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Hire Resolve's client is urgently seeking the expertise of a Project Manager in Cape Town. Key Requirements: +10 years experience specialising in pipelinesDegree in Civil Engineering or similarProfessionally registered with SACPCMPIf you meet the above requirements...

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The successful candidate will work with the Project Manager and Director, Software Solution in defining system requirements, systems analysis and design for pre-sales, implementation and deployment activities. Key Requirements Bachelor's in computer science, Computer...

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My client is an international software solutions company creating innovative solutions and modern technology stacks. Core services encompass digital enablement, software engineering and solutions support, which includes cloud engineering, data science, product design...

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Our client is a tech start-up making life better for everyday households in Africa and is looking for a Data Analyst (Finance) at their offices in Cape Town, South Africa. Being a digitally only organisation and as such, the accounting is automatically produced by...

Senior Data Engineer at Parvana Recruitment

About the client:Our client is a highly successful NPO. The work you will be involved with is highly impactful and am sure will bring joy as well as provide a highly stimulating and fabulous work experience. What you will be doing:Collaborate with stakeholders to...

intermediate Java Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

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About the client:Our client is a highly successful NPO. The work you will be involved with is highly impactful and am sure will bring joy as well as provide a highly stimulating and fabulous work experience. What you will be doing:Collaborate with stakeholders to...

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