DFA invests close to R1bn to upgrade network
DFA has invested over R800-million to upgrade and future-proof its national fibre network to address the growing demand for reliable, high-speed internet. DFA is part of the Maziv group, and DFA’s national network delivers connectivity and backhaul for mobile...
DeepSeek set to drive changes in AI and energy
It’s not just tech stocks that have been impacted by the popularity of the new DeepSeek AI model, energy stocks are tumbling because the new tool requires a fraction of the computing power of competitors. But Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group says this isn’t a sign of...
Webb snaps images of how a star is born
For the first time, a phenomenon astronomers have long hoped to directly image has been captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam). In this stunning image of the Serpens Nebula, the discovery lies in the northern area (seen at the...
Scammers can guess your password within a minute
Kaspersky experts have conducted a large-scale study on the resistance of 193-million English passwords - compromised by infostealers and available on the darknet - to brute force and smart guessing attacks. The results show that 45% of all analysed passwords...
New domain fees announced
The .ZA Domain Name Authority (.zadna) has announced new rates for .za domains, along with guidance on fees until 2027. "In response to a comprehensive financial analysis and the impacts of inflation and foreign exchange rates on operational expenditures, .zadna has...
Enterprise applications show solid growth
The enterprise applications market delivered solid revenue growth in 2023 as artificial intelligence (AI), and particularly generative AI (GenAI), has started to reshape the employee and customer experience of business software. According to a new report from...
AI video generator market to hit $1,96bn by 2030
The global AI video generator market size is projected to reach $1,96-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 19,9% during the forecast period, according to a study conducted by Grand View Research. The rising demand for technological advancements and smartphones is the...
Competition heats up in autonomous driving technology
Recent developments in technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), have enabled the connected, autonomous, shared, and electric (CASE) mobility trend, according to IDC, which adds that this trend has been accompanied by the emergence of a highly competitive...
Expect a surge in electric vehicles
The global electric vehicle market will reach $8,8-trillion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 33,6% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report from Grand View Research. Growing emphasis on environmental sustainability and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is...
This is what SA consumers spent on Mother’s and Father’s Day
Fine dining, crockery and pots, flowers and jewellery continue to enjoy the lion's share of consumer spend leading up and during Mother's Day, while biltong and winery dominate spend in the same period for Father's Day. According to FNB data, on Mother's Day in 2024,...
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Darryn Botha is the new CIO of Ukheshe Technologies
Ukheshe Technologies, has appointed Darryn Botha as its CIO. Botha's role will include overseeing data security, maintaining a stable IT infrastructure, while enabling Ukheshe's business strategy and improving its ability to engage and collaborate with clients. Botha...
VALR.com raises $50m in Africa’s largest crypto raise
VALR.com, a cryptocurrency exchange headquartered in South Africa, has raised $50-million (over R750-million) in Africa's largest ever crypto funding round. This values the company at $240-million (R3,7-billion). VALR's oversubscribed Series B equity funding round was...
Covid-19’s impact on fixed and variable pay
Before Covid-19 hit the world, the approach to reward was well defined. Organisations paid their employees a fixed basic salary, plus a set of additional benefits that effectively sweetened the pot. By Dr Mark Bussin, master reward specialist, and Yolanda Sedlmaier,...
How to create an immersive digital shopping experience
While there is still a significant disconnect in South Africa between digital-savvy shoppers and those who make purchases in-store, the pandemic and lockdown conditions have narrowed the gap. That does not mean retailers can rest on their laurels when it comes to the...
Give payroll errors a miss in 2022
When it comes to payroll, perhaps one of the biggest challenges is the fact that no organisation can afford to get it wrong. Mistakes can impact both bottom line and business reputation, and they can impact on how the organisation fares when it comes up against the...
Make your house an energy-efficient smart home
As South Africans navigate extremely hot weather conditions in the Western Cape paired with higher-than-average rainfall across the rest of the country due to the La Niña weather phenomenon, their electrical appliances are working harder to provide them with necessary...
Planning for a career in the metaverse
The metaverse is set to become a major contributor to the world economy, with the potential to deliver a R2,3-trillion boost to the global economy by 2025, according to an assessment conducted by PwC. Augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) technology will impact a...
Ericsson 5G portfolio adds energy efficiency
Ericsson has added to its radio access network (RAN) portfolio with solutions that address the 5G rollout and sustainability goals of communications service providers. The new portfolio additions will deliver sizeable energy savings and up to ten-fold capacity...
The future of work
Employees have realised that work will never be the same, so instead of waiting for things to return to normal, they are shaping a new, more flexible future that empowers them to work when, where and how they work best. By Helen Kruger, CEO of Troye According to...
Lenovo debuts first ThinkPad powered by Snapdragon
Lenovo has launched its ThinkPad X13s developed in collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies and Microsoft, as the world's first laptop powered by the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 compute platform, running up to Windows 11 Pro. The ultra-slim, ultra-light fan-less design...
Senior iOS Developer – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a iOS Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.What you will be doing:...
Senior Java Developer
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java (17+), Microservices, and cloud-based solutions. They should be well-versed in modern...
Senior Desktop Technician
Position Specifications: Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualificationQualification A+ and N+ CertificationActive Directory (AD)Minimum Requirements: At least 5 years' practical experienceAbility to diagnose and repair hardware and software on desktops and...
Applications Engineer
Critical and analytical thinking skillsCuriosity and perseveranceUnderstanding of mathematics, physics, and chemistryComputer literacyAbility to liaise with clients and suppliers Desired Skills: Degreed Chemical Engineer Agitated Designs Quotes Desired Qualification...
Senior Android Developer
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Android Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.What you will be doing:...
Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java (17+), Microservices, and cloud-based solutions. They should be well-versed in modern...
Senior Desktop Technician – Western Cape Mossel Bay
Position Specifications: Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualificationQualification A+ and N+ CertificationActive Directory (AD)Minimum Requirements: At least 5 years' practical experienceAbility to diagnose and repair hardware and software on desktops and...
Applications Engineer – Gauteng Boksburg
Critical and analytical thinking skillsCuriosity and perseveranceUnderstanding of mathematics, physics, and chemistryComputer literacyAbility to liaise with clients and suppliers Desired Skills: Degreed Chemical Engineer Agitated Designs Quotes Desired Qualification...
Senior Android Developer – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Android Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.What you will be doing:...
Senior Systems Engineer (Infrastructure & Automation) (CPT Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:OUR international client, dealing with Foreign Exchange Trade, seeks a highly skilled & self-driven Senior Systems Engineer with expertise in infrastructure automation, Terraform, and cloud platforms to join its team. You will play a key part in...
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