SA students advance to international round of a young researchers awards
Two Masters in Engineering students from Stellenbosch University, Yasmin de Raay and Chris Erasmus, have advanced to the international round of the 2025 Blue Sky Young Researchers and Innovation competition. Their projects impressed the Paper Manufacturers Association...
Using tariff volatility to drive competitive advantage
In the face of the most significant tariff changes proposed in the past 50 years, enterprises must be prepared to make strategic responses that go beyond either absorbing new costs or passing them on to customers, says Gartner. “Enterprises should recognise tariff...
How much value is in your email address?
With the number of global email users projected to hit 4,73-billion by 2026, email has become one of the most important platforms for communication in the digital age. For many people, an email address is their main digital identity - and fraudsters can do a lot with...
Tablet market finally moves past pandemic era
Worldwide tablet shipments recorded year-over-year growth of 22,1% in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), totaling 34,4-million units, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. The...
Intel brings discrete GPU muscle to the vehicle cockpit
In a strategic move to empower automakers with groundbreaking opportunities, Intel has unveiled its first discrete graphics processing unit (dGPU), the Intel Arc Graphics for Automotive, at its AI Cockpit Innovation Experience event. To advance automotive AI, the...
Growing cannabis use in adolescents with mental illness
A new study by the University of Cape Town's Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health has found that the prevalence of cannabis use in adolescents admitted with mental illness increased after the South African High Court ruling in 2017 to decriminalise cannabis. The...
SSE set to outpace SD-WAN revenue
The Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market is projected to reach nearly $16-billion by 2028, representing a 13% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). Security Service Edge (SSE) revenue is expected to maintain a robust double-digit CAGR and outpace SD-WAN's...
Altron’s Robbie Venter has died
Robbie Venter, who led the Altron group from 2001 to 2017, has died. The son of Altron founder Bill Venter, Robbie Venter was 64 years old at the time of his death. Robbie was a talented tennis player, and won a tennis scholarship to the University of California in...
Founder and CEO Mark Lu exits Corex
Mark Lu, renowned as one of the pioneers of the South African IT distribution channel, has hung up his "trader's hat" with the announcement that he has officially left Corex, the distributor he founded in 2003. Lu sold Corex in 2018 to Partner Tech Corporation - a...
Africa’s top investment economies
RMB has released the 2024 edition of its Where to Invest in Africa report, a comprehensive analysis of the top investment destinations on the continent. The report, which has been developed in collaboration with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS),...
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Dell expands edge portfolio
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Huawei wraps up Women in Tech digital skills training
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Mental health challenges in the workplace
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Regulatory Reporting Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Prepare and submit regulatory reports as required by local, national, and international regulatory authorities (e.g. PRA, FCA, SEC, EBA).Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and deadlines for financial reporting.Manage quarterly and annual filings with...
Frontend Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
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SAP Tester (S4HANA) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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Project Manager (12 Months Fixed Term Contract – Wits NCDRD) – KwaZulu-Natal Hilton
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E-Commerce Analyst
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Senior Full Stack C# Developer (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:Leading national business systems automation company is looking for a Senior Full Stack C# Developer to join their team. You will be working with bleeding edge technology and like-minded individuals, developing in the cloud. You must have a passion for...
Senior Software Developer (Hybrid)
You will form part of the Integration team and will regularly engage with your teammates and our clients to design, develop, test, implement and support the solutions that the company have in place, and the solutions that we are planning to build....
Business Analyst
My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Engage with key stakeholders to understand business needs, regulatory requirements, and market trendsElicit,...
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Senior Full Stack C# Developer (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Parklands
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