New initiative to drive intra-African trade
Looking to boost academic research output and increase collaboration between academia, industry, and policy makers across Africa in a bid to drive forward intra-African trade and industrialisation, Afreximbank - in collaboration with the African Union Commission and...
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...
Julian Assange could be going home soon
A close to 15-year legal stand-off between Julian Assange and US authorities could be drawing to a close with news that the WikiLeaks founder has agreed to plead guilty to charges of illegally obtaining and disclosing national security material in exchange for his...
AI skilling among major risks for SA employers
Organisations in South Africa face a range of employee-related risks which could, if left unaddressed, have a dramatic impact on their future success. A global report from Mercer Marsh Benefits, People Risk 2024, draws on the views of 4 575 human resources (HR) and...
SolarAfrica breaks ground on solar farm
Independent power producer SolarAfrica Energy has broken ground on its first utility-scale solar farm based in the Northern Cape. Phase 1 of the SunCentral project will total around 342MW in generation capacity, with Phases 2 and 3 bringing the total size to 1GW and...
No firm date yet for Boeing Starliner return
NASA and Boeing are adjusting the return to Earth of the Starliner Crew Flight Test spacecraft with agency astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams from the International Space Station. They haven't decided on a date yet, but confirm it will only be after the 2 July...
Private 5G network market to reach $36,08bn by 2030
The global private 5G network market size is estimated to reach $36,08-billion by 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 54,1% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. Significantly growing demand for ultra-reliable...
New board for WASPA
The Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA), an independent self-regulatory body for mobile application and service providers in South Africa, has announced the appointment of its new board for the upcoming year. The announcement also coincides...
Chang’e brings back samples from the dark side of the Moon
A Chinese craft carrying samples of material from the dark side of the Moon has touched down on Earth. Chang'e 6 is a lunar lander and sample return mission that landed on the far side of the Moon within the South Pole Aitken Basin. It launched on 3 May 2024 on a Long...
AI could be key to achieving global connectivity
Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to help bring online the 2,6-billion people still not connected to the Internet, according to The State of Broadband 2024 from the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development. The first part of the Broadband Commission...
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Tariff increases drive interest in eco-friendly appliances
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has approved Eskom's application for a 9,6% increase in electricity tariffs from 1 April 2022. While lower than the initial increase of 20,5% that Eskom proposed, the current increase will still place additional...
Datacentrix shines at HPE channel awards
Datacentrix won the title of HPE Overall FY21 Partner of the Year as well as seven other hotly contested awards at the recent Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) South Africa Channel Partner awards ceremony. "This year was probably our most successful HPE awards ceremony...
These are some common solar misconceptions
With Eskom warning that its system is likely to remain constrained for the near future and applying for hefty price hikes with the National Energy Regulator of South Africa, many South African companies and households are looking to become more independent from the...
Gender equality and the future of work
Gender equality in the workplace has made strides in recent years, but there is still a long way to go before we achieve full equality and inclusion and we must continue to discuss it. According to the World Bank's Women, Business, and the Law 2022 Report, 95...
The pandemic undid global strides made towards gender equality
Over the past decades, the movement to dismantle organised bias against women in workplaces, politics, academia, fast tracking of economic opportunities and access to healthcare has been gaining ground. By Joanna Baidu, youth lead at PMI While society remains unequal,...
Acumen Software acquires 25% of Kinektek
Acumen Software, the asset and resource management firm that created the My Smart City platform, has acquired 25% of the commerce platform provider, Kinektek. Acumen Software plans to integrate Kinektek into My Smart City as it accelerates the rollout of the service...
Absa expands digital partnership ecosystem
Absa Group has signed agreements with the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) in Ghana, the Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative (CiTi) and Grindstone in South Africa to support and collaborate in initiatives that are aimed at growing emerging...
Gender should not matter – but unfortunately it does
The conversation about gender equality has been pushed to the forefront in recent years, sparking positive changes across multiple industries and igniting greater awareness about gender bias. But despite these improvements, huge gaps remain. By Natasha Reuben, head of...
The critical need for diversity in data analytics
March 8 marks International Women's Day which celebrates the social, economic cultural and political achievements of women and also calls for accelerating women's equality. With this year's theme being Break the Bias, Louise Lunn, FICO vice-president of global...
Break the bias and create a diverse cybersecurity workforce
This year, on International Women's Day, governments, organisations and individuals worldwide are being asked to help envision and create a gender-equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A...
IT Systems & Security Administrator – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Our Client is a mixed-use property development in Cape Town combining office, retail, residential and leisure components in an integrated, stimulating and aesthetically pleasing urban environment. They have a newly created position available for a an IT professional...
Scrum Master – Western Cape Western Cape
Agile Scrum MasterLead Innovative Software Projects with Cutting-Edge Tech!R 480,000 - R 616,000 per annumJoin a leading technology company specializing in advanced analytics, AI, machine learning, and more. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your Agile and Scrum...
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Agile Scrum MasterLead Innovative Software Projects with Cutting-Edge Tech!R 480,000 - R 616,000 per annumJoin a leading technology company specializing in advanced analytics, AI, machine learning, and more. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your Agile and Scrum...
Project Manager (Public Wi-Fi Project) (Contract) (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:Become part of a dynamic team where innovation, creativity, and strategic insight are at the heart of success. Our client is not just a company; it's a hub of transformative ideas and pioneering digital solutions. They are looking for a Project Manager to...
Back-End Developer
Looking for a specialized Back-End Developer (AWS, MongoDB, Kubernetes, Docker) to be at the core of technological advancements, contributing to the development of robust, scalable, and efficient server-side applications. Key Requirements 5+ years'...
IT Business Analyst – Western Cape Western Cape
Agile Scrum MasterLead Innovative Software Projects with Cutting-Edge Tech!R 480,000 - R 616,000 per annumJoin a leading technology company specializing in advanced analytics, AI, machine learning, and more. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your Agile and Scrum...
Project Manager (Public Wi-Fi Project) (Contract) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Become part of a dynamic team where innovation, creativity, and strategic insight are at the heart of success. Our client is not just a company; it's a hub of transformative ideas and pioneering digital solutions. They are looking for a Project Manager to...
Back-End Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Looking for a specialized Back-End Developer (AWS, MongoDB, Kubernetes, Docker) to be at the core of technological advancements, contributing to the development of robust, scalable, and efficient server-side applications. Key Requirements 5+ years'...
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Agile Business Process Solution SpecialistJoin a cutting-edge tech company transforming industries!R 480,000 - R 792,000 per annumEmbark on an exciting journey with a leading Level 1 B-BBEE company specializing in Advanced Analytics, Big Data, AI, and more. This is an...
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ENVIRONMENT:Join a dynamic team where innovation, creativity, and strategic vision drive success. Our client is more than just a company; it's a powerhouse of transformative ideas and cutting-edge digital solutions. They are looking for a Senior Project Manager...
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