Diverse and flexible skills needed in renewable energy sector
A new research report from the University of Cape Town’s Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (SALDRU) – Renewable Energy Skills Mapping and Labour Market Analysis in the Western Cape - offers a comprehensive analysis of the renewable energy skills...
TIA and Sedfa accelerating SA’s startup and SME ecosystem
The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (Sedfa) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) looking to create a more integrated and supportive environment for innovators and Micro, Small, and Medium...
On Mars, a dust devil is seen eating another
A Martian dust devil can be seen consuming a smaller one in a short video made of images taken by a navigation camera aboard NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover. These swirling, sometimes towering columns of air and dust are common on Mars. The smaller dust devil’s demise...
Trade tensions put poor and vulnerable at risk
As major economies are set to impose sweeping new tariffs, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) alerts that the global trade system is entering a critical phase - threatening growth, investment, and development progress, particularly for the most vulnerable economies....
One-third of attacks last more than a month
According to the recent Kaspersky Incident Response analyst report, long-lasting attacks that persist for more than a month accounted for 35,2% of the total attacks in 2024. The report indicates that the average duration of long-lasting cyberattacks, measured in...
Early-stage disruptions that will define the future of business
Gartner has identified 12 emerging technology disruptions that will define the future of business systems, and urges technology leaders to prioritise these over the next five years, as they present competitive opportunities in the near term and will eventually grow to...
SA artists double Spotify earnings
Spotify's latest Loud & Clear transparency report has unveiled extraordinary growth in the South African music industry, with local artists generating nearly R400-million in royalties in 2024 on Spotify alone - more than doubling their earnings since 2022. This...
Call to correct Africa’s map distortion
For centuries, the Mercator map - one of the most widely used world maps - has shrunk the African continent, distorting its scale and minimising its global significance. Africa covers 30,37-million square kilometers - large enough to fit the US, China, India and most...
$4,8trn AI opportunity could widen inequality gap
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming economies and creating opportunities - but it also poses risks of greater inequality. UN Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) Technology and Innovation Report 2025 warns that while AI can be a powerful tool for progress, it is...
Intel Core Ultra helps Deloitte speed routine tasks
A 50% reduction in processing time for routine tasks from a single tech change? How about increased productivity, speed and cost efficiency, reduced error rates, and much greater security and privacy because of the same technology tweak? These are the types of...
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Bringing education and technology together
Technology can help deliver more effective education. Research reveals that, at the least, technology in schools improves learners' software and computer proficiency. Classrooms that use technology to boost efficiency or personalise learning also experience...
Enabling inspection and detection for food and beverage manufacturers
Simply put, consumers must be able to trust the food they buy. Quality control issues can easily and quickly lead to consumer dissatisfaction and negative sentiment towards a brand or product line. They may also lead to a costly product recall, or in the worst-case...
What your telephone system can tell you about your business
Telephone systems are the primary point of contact for many businesses. They also offer insights that can improve customer satisfaction, retention and business performance. Zendesk's CX Trends 2023 Report found that 59% of consumers believe businesses should use the...
How AI can transform business for the better
Despite what many may fear, artificial intelligence (AI) is not going to replace humans in the job market. At least not yet. If harnessed correctly, AI could do wonders for the way we live, work, play, and travel. The future of the hospitality industry in particular,...
Lead the AI revolution with data
Trying to deliver on AI without a data strategy that addresses data quality challenges is like putting the cart before the horse, writes Paul Morgan, head: data, analytics and AI at Altron Karabina. ChatGPT exploded onto the global landscape at the end of 2022, and...
Fintech and the challenge of Treating Customers Fairly
Fintech businesses need to apply Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) principles when designing new products and services, especially considering the digital divide, writes Lerato Lamola, associate director at Webber Wentzel. The future of financial services is...
How to extract more value from software licenses
As the world becomes accustomed to cloud computing, licensing has become a major pain point for businesses whose costs continue to rise while they don't see a requisite rise in value. This is according to Braintree MD Heath Huxtable, who adds that managing the regret...
Trustworthy data makes for better procurement choices
Mitigating the risk of procurement fraud and other irregularities is possible by equipping organisations with the tools necessary to improve transparency, decision-making, and cost-effectiveness in procuremen. This is according to Sameer Kumandan, MD of SearchWorks,...
AIIM invests $90m to expand carrier-neutral data centres across Africa
African private equity manager African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) and N+One Datacenters (N+One), an African data centre owner and operator, are joining forces to develop a new pan-African data centre and cloud services platform with a short-term target...
Is ChatGPT the ultimate spreader of fake news?
ChatGPT has taken the world by storm in 2023. Unless you have been living under a rock, you will know what it is already - an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that can answer questions or complete whatever task you set it (not including manual, real-life tasks)....
Technical Administrator – Gauteng Alberton
Job Objective: The purpose of the Technical Detailer and Administrator role at the Company is to use draughting and administrative expertise to assist the engineering department in achieving smooth and efficient workflow. This encompasses the drawing of products,...
Senior Back-End Developer
An established technology company is seeking a Senior Back-End Developer to join our dynamic Development and Engineering Department in Centurion, Gauteng . This is a rewarding opportunity for a solutions-driven individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and...
Project Manager
Division: IT / Project Management Position Purpose: The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects that align with organisational goals. This role will ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, while...
Business Application Specialist
Business Application SpecialistWe are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Business Application Specialist to support the stability and performance of critical business and POS applications. The successful candidate will ensure seamless operations across...
Senior Back-End Developer – Gauteng Centurion
An established technology company is seeking a Senior Back-End Developer to join our dynamic Development and Engineering Department in Centurion, Gauteng . This is a rewarding opportunity for a solutions-driven individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and...
Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Division: IT / Project Management Position Purpose: The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects that align with organisational goals. This role will ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, while...
Business Application Specialist – Gauteng Braamfontein
Business Application SpecialistWe are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Business Application Specialist to support the stability and performance of critical business and POS applications. The successful candidate will ensure seamless operations across...
Senior Network Administrator
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Senior Network AdministratorQualification:National Diploma Engineering/Information Technology 5+ years; ORB.Eng / B.Sc Hons (Comp Sci/Engineering or related field) with 3+ yearsExperience:Working as a technical...
IT & Desktop Support Technician – from Banking
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOBThe Technician: IT & Desktop Support is responsible for providing desktop support to all business end-users. This 1st line support involves resolving or escalating to the correct personnel, all end-user IT problems related to desktop,...
C# Software Developer (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a crucial role in building, maintaining, and enhancing software applications as your coding talents as a C# Software Developer is wanted by a dynamic Financial Services provider. You will develop new solutions based on business requirements, document...
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