Cyberattack probably took out Caracas power
A cyberattack most likely resulted in the lights of Caracas going off as the US executed strikes in the Venezuelan capital on Saturday (3 January). US president Donald Trump basically said as much in a press conference following the action, saying US Cyber Command was...
As AI transforms entrepreneurship, more support will be crucial
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping how entrepreneurs in developing countries start, manage and grow their businesses, a new publication from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) highlights. Micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and...
Uranus is warmer than we thought
For millennia, astronomers thought Uranus was no more than a distant star. It wasn’t until the late 18th century that Uranus was universally accepted as a planet. To this day, the ringed, blue world subverts scientists’ expectations, but new NASA research helps puzzle...
SA companies go all-in on AI adoption
Kathy Gibson reports – South African corporates are fully embracing generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), which is well on its way to being used as a mature and useful tool. This is the headline finding from the South African GenAI Roadmap 2025 presented today...
Advance in speculative decoding speeds AI
Researchers from Intel Labs and the Weizmann Institute of Science have introduced a major advance in speculative decoding. The new technique, presented at the International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML), in Vancouver, enables any small “draft” model to...
Don’t fall for a QR code scam
In today’s digital world, QR codes are placed on almost everything - from yogurt containers and restaurant menus to museum exhibits, and even utility bills and parking lots. People use them to open websites, download apps, collect loyalty programme points, make...
Gaia Renewables 1 expands power portfolio
In a transaction worth more than R200-million, Gaia Renewables 1, listed on the Cape Town Stock Exchange (CTSE), has officially acquired stakes in two renewable energy plants. The transaction includes the sale of what is arguably South Africa’s first solar IPP...
Gaming GPU helps crack a ceramics code
Ceramics - the humble mix of earth, fire and artistry - have been part of a global conversation for millennia. From Tang Dynasty trade routes to Renaissance palaces, from museum vitrines to high-stakes auction floors, they’ve carried culture across borders, evolving...
Counting the real cost of sand and dust storms
Sand and dust storms are exacting an increasing toll on our health and economies, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), which underlines the need for continued improvements in monitoring, forecasting and early warnings. The...
Global life-saving surgery crisis impacts 160m people
The University of Cape Town (UCT) is part of an international effort to address a global surgical care crisis that is leaving more than 160-million people without access to life-saving procedures each year. A new study, “Surgical Health Policy 2025–2035: Strengthening...
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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)....
Smart store paves the way for 21st century supermarkets
As the world's population continues on its course to reach 10-billion people by 2050, investments in sustainable food retail and storage are urgently needed to ensure we are able to feed the growing number of people on the planet. The pressure is growing, both on...
Automate business processes through the power of AI
Most mid-sized to large organisations in South Africa have made significant investments in IP-based surveillance systems, with a heavy focus on detecting and preventing crime. From warehouses, factory floors and offices to shops and parking lots, organisations have...
Senior Software Developer (CH1174) – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client is a tech start-up making life better for everyday households in Africa and is looking for a Senior level Software Engineer at their offices in Cape Town, South Africa.As a Senior Software Developer at the company, you will:Build across our tech stacks:...
Android Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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Intermediate Java Developer at QE Services
My client based in Bellville is currently looking for an Intermediate Java Developer to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience 4-5 years' experience in Java development, preferably with Spring Framework (Spring Integration,...
Business Analyst (Intermediate Level) (CH1147)
Our client, in the Payments and Lending (Credit) industry, has an opening for Business Analysts (Intermediate Level) to join their team.Are you a team player that enjoys working with developers, testers, and stakeholders from the business?Do you appreciate taking the...
Senior Salesforce Software Engineer
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Intermediate Java Developer at QE Services – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Bellville is currently looking for an Intermediate Java Developer to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience 4-5 years' experience in Java development, preferably with Spring Framework (Spring Integration,...
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Our client, in the Payments and Lending (Credit) industry, has an opening for Business Analysts (Intermediate Level) to join their team.Are you a team player that enjoys working with developers, testers, and stakeholders from the business?Do you appreciate taking the...
Senior Salesforce Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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Full Stack Developer
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Our client an Investment Service provider, is looking for a Full Stack Developer to assist with the development and maintenance of our software solution that supports their investment management systems.You'll be part of the development team responsible for:Creating...
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