AMD in $10bn collaboration with Humain
AMD and Humani, Saudi Arabia’s new AI enterprise, have announced agreement to build what they believe to be the world’s most open, scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient AI infrastructure, that will power the future of global intelligence through a network of...
ITU commemorates 160 years
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) will commemorate 160 years dedicated to connecting the world on Saturday (17 May) during the annual World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. “For 160 years, ITU has brought the world together to ensure...
Team SA takes bronze at International Olympiad in Informatics
The four-member South African team won two bronze medals and an honourable mention at the 36th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI 2024) - the most prestigious global computer science competition for secondary school and high school students. Bronze medals were...
Interest rates down, SME confidence up
With the rand continuing to strengthen and heightened political stability as a result of the now formalised Government of National Unity, the small business sector in South Africa continues to show improved confidence. On the back of South African Reserve Bank cutting...
Repo rate drop welcomed
The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) yesterday (19 September) announced a 0,25 basis point cut, taking the interest rate down to 8%, with the prime lending rate now set at 11,50%. This cautious approach brings a small sigh of relief...
UNDP and IBM launch energy analysis tools
IBM and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched new interactive models on energy within UNDP’s global GeoHub platform. The new solutions use technologies such as the IBM watsonx AI and data platform to enable users - from policymakers at the...
Gen Z set to shake up the workplace
Kathy Gibson reports – As more Gen Z employees join the workforce, they are set to make waves in the world of work. Gen Z are the people born between 1997 and 2012. Today, they make up just 9% of the global workforce, but this will increase to 27% by next year. The...
Gender parity will unlock $287bn for African economy
Tackling systemic barriers towards the participation of young women in Africa’s workforce will drive an estimated $287-billion to its economy by 2030, boosting GDP by 5%. This is among the findings of a new report by the Mastercard Foundation in collaboration with...
Robotics industry will be worth $218bn in 2030
Robots have been around for many years, primarily in industrial settings. However, the recent technological breakthroughs are set to unleash their full potential. Against this backdrop, the robotics industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)...
Agentic AI set to democratise data access
Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing at an unprecedented rate, bringing us closer to highly adaptive, autonomous systems like agentic AI. Startups are leading the charge, driving innovations such as explainable AI, reinforcement learning, self-learning...
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Instagram (IG) is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world, particularly among teenagers. The photo-sharing app ranked third in terms of preferred social networks among teenagers in the US, second to Snapchat and TikTok. By Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO...
Technology can fast track skills development in mining
Career development took a back seat in the mining sector during the pandemic, because Covid-19 restrictions made it hugely difficult to send people for training effectively. By Jacques Farmer, MD of PRISMA Budgets were also strained because of lockdowns, so many mines...
Comair’s suspension shows the need for boards to manage risk proactively
Last week's suspension of Comair's licence to fly because of safety concerns is clearly a crisis for any airline. While the Civil Aviation Authority announced today lifted the suspension, the incident serves as a reminder of the imperative for boards to identify and...
Top trends in accounting in 2022
It seems that what had become the norm in the accounting industry in 2020 and 2021, will prevail in 2022 - with a few additions. This specifically pertains to changes to the accounting role itself, especially considering AI; how remote working has brought about...
VC technology helps SMEs adapt to online business
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have always accounted for a 98% of South Africa's business according to a report conducted by McKinsey and Company. By Loubna Imenchal, vice-president and head of Logitech for Enterprise business AMECA at Logitech Africa Middle East...
Infobip scoops WASPIES award
Infobip was a category winner at the recent inaugural WASPIES Awards. Hosted by the Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA), the WASPIES is a peer recognition awards ceremony and networking event that celebrates the association's members by...
Orchestrating multicloud: implementing a strategy that works
Implementing a workable multicloud strategy hinges on a business properly assessing applications within its current infrastructure environment to decide which cloud is ideal for each of its applications. "This should be balanced against the ability to provide fault...
Women and fintech: the missed opportunity
This International Women's Month is an opportunity for employers to reflect on their ESG strategies and envision truly sustainable Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) agendas. A bolder vision for DEI should be to generate lasting wealth for previously...
Striking the right balance on shareholder activism
Introducing additional shareholder votes is not necessarily the answer. Instead, the AGM resolution on director appointments needs much more focus, writes Parmi Natesan, CEO of the Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA). The long list of corporate...
Launch Africa Ventures invests in on-demand expertise platform
Venture capital firm Launch Africa has invested in Homecoming Revolution's new on-demand expertise platform, Insights by Experts. Janade du Plessis, fund manager at Launch Africa, comments: "Over the past two decades, Homecoming Revolution have built deep...
Senior DevOps Engineer
Are you passionate about automation, continuous integration, and engineering excellence? AVBOB is on the lookout for a Senior DevOps Lead Engineer who's ready to modernize our DevOps pipelines, drive strategic innovation, and embed best-in-class DevOps practices...
Application Support Engineer at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Cape Town
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Test and implement application solutions Operational support including, amongst others, root cause analysis; management of incidents, problems, changes and service requests; and SLA achievement...
Software Developer (SQL) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...
Senior Data Engineer (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the client:Our client is a highly successful NPO. The work you will be involved with is highly impactful and am sure will bring joy as well as provide a highly stimulating and fabulous work experience. What you will be doing:Collaborate with stakeholders to...
IT Graduate Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client, a global leader delivering innovative solutions, seeks a dynamic and motivated team member to join their high-performing team. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid or office environment, collaborating with a diverse global team...
Data Scientist (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client: Our client, a reputable financial services firm listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), holds a strong belief in the transformative power of incremental progress. They are committed to empowering individuals and businesses alike, offering...
Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...
Senior DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria North
Are you passionate about automation, continuous integration, and engineering excellence? AVBOB is on the lookout for a Senior DevOps Lead Engineer who's ready to modernize our DevOps pipelines, drive strategic innovation, and embed best-in-class DevOps practices...
Real Time Analyst at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Real-Time Workforce Optimisation Responsible for a multiple portfolio of store staff short-term and real-time scheduling needs, clocks, and business requirements monitoring, in which the incumbent needs...
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