SA innovation at the heart of global health transformation
Vitality and Google have announced a global partnership to launch Vitality AI – a new platform which will integrate Google Cloud's advanced AI and data analytics with Vitality’s vast health datasets and behaviour-change expertise - to transform how millions worldwide...
Intel, Cisco deliver first systems approach for AI workloads at the edge
Cisco and Intel have announced a first-of-its-kind integrated platform for distributed AI workloads. Powered by Intel Xeon 6 system-on-chip (SoC), the solution brings compute, networking, storage, and security closer to data generated at the edge for realtime AI...
Digital nomads fuel Cape Town’s property boom
The successful conclusion of the inaugural Nomad Week, hosted by the City of Cape Town, underscored Cape Town’s strategic move to position itself as a global hub for remote workers. While concerns have been raised about the impact of this trend on local affordability,...
Hybrid work promotes healthier, more productive staff
According to new research, hybrid workers take fewer sick days, are less stressed and enjoy improved levels of health and well-being. A study of more than 2 000 hybrid workers by International Workplace Group, the world’s largest operator of flexible workspaces, found...
2024 the worst for spiralling weather, climate impacts
The clear signs of human-induced climate change reached new heights in 2024, with some of the consequences being irreversible over hundreds if not thousands of years. This is according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), which also...
AI sector accounts for 48% of 2025 unicorns
Finbold has research found that during the first quarter of 2025, as many as 48% of the 23 startups that attained unicorn status - exceeded $1-billion in valuation - were involved with the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. In addition, 70% of these AI unicorns are...
Nvidia debuts open humanoid robot foundation model
Nvidia has announced a portfolio of technologies to supercharge humanoid robot development, including Nvidia Isaac GR00T N1, believed to be the world’s first open, fully customisable foundation model for generalized humanoid reasoning and skills. Other technologies...
Nvidia to open quantum research centre
As quantum computers continue to develop, they will integrate with AI supercomputers to form accelerated quantum supercomputers capable of solving some of the world’s hardest problems. Integrating quantum processing units (QPUs) into AI supercomputers is key for...
Expert says VAT increase the least damaging option
The recently presented Budget 2.0 has ignited a heated debate, presenting both challenges and opportunities for South Africa. It highlights the delicate balance between creating tax policies and maintaining economic equity, particularly in how VAT (value-added tax)...
SA’s bright young scientists head for the global stage
Four exceptional young innovators from Mthatha, Cape Town and Kimberley are set to travel to China to compete in this year’s Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition (BYSCC) after impressing at the Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF). Samiya Waza, a Grade 12...
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Beat the Great Resignation with human experience management
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Why can’t your chatbot just solve my query?
Chatbots are, to be blunt, everywhere. It feels as if you can hardly visit a website these days without a bot asking how they can help you. By Ryan Falkenberg, co-CEO of Clevva It’s not just a matter of perception either. According to research from Gartner, chatbots...
Open source: the future of continued innovation
A growing appetite from organisations for innovation and the requirement for an alternative to traditional proprietary software are two serious driving factors in the growth of open source technology globally. So says Quintin Brussow, Red Hat development lead at...
Fixing global payroll with cloud services
Paying people is a demanding task. It requires financial planning, input from different parts of the organisation, complying with legislation, and - of course - paying a valuable workforce on time. Then there are the ongoing demands of accurate reporting, improving...
Load shedding, new work realities change how we collaborate and communicate
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Satellite connectivity improves patient outcomes
The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted weaknesses in healthcare provision infrastructure in many countries, including South Africa. During the last two years, ease of access to healthcare became a vital determinant of people’s experiences of the virus, and their chances of...
How to benefit from the data warehouse
South African companies are looking for ways to maximise their data footprint, eliminate traditional siloed approaches, and provide users with a frictionless experience to extract valuable insights. The right data at the right time in the right form is an enabler for...
Achieve compliant and measurable ESG impact
Investing into environmental, social and governance initiatives and strategies delivers measurable value to the organisation over the long and the short term. However, initial investment hype alongside so-called ‘greenwashing’ has left many companies and investors...
Welcome to the Metaverse, the next frontier of business
The metaverse may seem like a scary unknown entity to businesses, but it doesn't need to be. It starts with a bit of openness and experimentation, writes Nevellan Moodley, head of financial services and technology at BDO South Africa. The world is transitioning from...
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER – Gauteng Johannesburg
Software Developer - Tech TeamJob Description Responsibilities Develop readable, maintainable, and modular code (including using AWS services,Postman, Git, SQL etc.)Design, develop and implement accurate test plansDevelopment and integration of RESTful...
Graduate: IT Software Test Analyst at The Foschini Group
JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Working with a team of test analysts, test automation specialists and developers to create and maintain automated test packs for various systems within the Customer, Platform & Insights Testing team. During this time, the graduate...
Graduate: IT Software Test Analyst at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Working with a team of test analysts, test automation specialists and developers to create and maintain automated test packs for various systems within the Customer, Platform & Insights Testing team. During this time, the graduate...
Intermediate C# Software Engineer (JHB/CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:SHAPE high-value delivery working on impactful projects as your coding expertise as an Intermediate C# Software Engineer is sought by a niche Software company in the Fuel Sector. You will play an important role in contributing to the team's delivery and...
Power BI Specialist
Role Summary:Our client is seeking a Power BI Specialist with expertise in developing interactive dashboards, complex data models, and insightful analytics solutions. The successful candidate will have a strong grasp of data visualisation best practices and the...
Intermediate C# Software Engineer (JHB/CPT Hybrid) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:SHAPE high-value delivery working on impactful projects as your coding expertise as an Intermediate C# Software Engineer is sought by a niche Software company in the Fuel Sector. You will play an important role in contributing to the team's delivery and...
Power BI Specialist – Remote Remote
Role Summary:Our client is seeking a Power BI Specialist with expertise in developing interactive dashboards, complex data models, and insightful analytics solutions. The successful candidate will have a strong grasp of data visualisation best practices and the...
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Applications Architect - Centurion Permanent | Competitive Total Cost to Company | Senior Role Our client, a strategic financial regulatory institution is looking for an Application Architect professional to shape the future of enterprise-wide applications. This...
QA Tester (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Kempton Park
ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a crucial role ensuring quality and reliability of software as the next QA Tester wanted by a leading Innovator in the Fuel Sector to join its Joburg team. You will perform Manual Testing which will include Functional, Regression, and Integration...
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