CATL hints at improved battery technology
Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has announced that it’s working on new technology that would reduce the cost of electric vehicles, while improving their performance. The company aims to produce batteries that are cheaper, lighter and more cold-resistant, with...
Tech to the rescue for near-extinct bears
Biodiversity conservation and human-wildlife co-existence are key priorities for the team at Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, in the Apennine Mountains of Italy, where the Marsican brown bear is among the park’s residents. To protect and preserve the bear – a...
DIY ransomware: Novice cybercriminals becoming a bigger threat
A new report from Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has shed some light on the tools and methods utilised by both organised ransomware groups and individual attackers involved in ransomware attacks. With a vast array of tools and samples at their...
Top 7 SA start-ups selected for Irish Tech Challenge
Seven local tech start-ups have been selected for the prestigious Irish Tech Challenge South Afrrica 2024. Now in its third successive year, the collaboration aims to forge mutually beneficial partnerships between South African entrepreneurs and Irish technology...
Green economy could create 3m direct jobs in Africa
Up to 3,3-million new direct green jobs could be created in Africa by 2030, with the majority in the renewable energy sector, particularly solar. This is one of the findings of the "Forecasting Green Jobs in Africa" report from Shortlist and FSD Africa, with analysis...
July sees positive turn in vehicle sales
New vehicle sales received a long-awaited injection of positivity in July, showing growth effectively for the first time in nearly a year. According to data released by naamsa the Automotive Business Council, the South African new vehicle market grew 1,5% year-on-year...
APIs, co-operation crucial for wholesale telecoms
Data volumes continue to grow at an exponential rate, driven by the continuing thirst for cloud services and hosted video content, and turbocharged by the rise in AI services. This growth should be positive news for telcos who own networks, especially in the wholesale...
Cost-effective WiFi 7 to drive adoption
Wireless LAN (WLAN) revenues are expected to drop 13% in 2024, with lower prices exacerbating depressed demand, according to a Dell'Oro Group report. Meanwhile, vendors sensitive to eroding prices are cutting back on some functions of their WiFi 7 APs, and this is...
Steady growth ahead for cellular IoT antenna market
Annual shipments of cellular IoT antennas, including internal and external antennas, amounted to 598-million units in 2023. Until 2028, cellular IoT antenna shipments are forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14,9% to reach 1,2-billion at the...
All systems go for BMCS system, says ACSA
ACSA Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has noted media reports on the delays in processing passengers at King Shaka International Airport (KSIA) linking these to the biometric and digital identity technology. The organisation has issued a statement, confirming that...
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SA’s oldest free loyalty programme gets a digital boost
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Information Regulator invites public comments on new POPIA regulations
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Upskilling the modern contact centre
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Smart tech efficiently manages water and waste
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Beware the social engineers …
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Mustek and Huawei take cloud into Africa
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What can I do right now to reduce my environmental impact?
The Arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the Earth. As its permafrost ice melts, powerful methane greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere, which speeds up global warming in an increasingly destructive cycle. Professor Katey Walter Anthony is an...
Context announces its top distributors
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SACS steps up to support SA service providers
The South Atlantic Cable System (SACS) has seen a considerable increase in traffic as major telco players look for direct access to markets in the US and South America. When the 6 156 km intercontinental subsea cable came on stream in September 2018, latency between...
Data Analyst at Famous Brands
IntroductionJOB TITLE: Data AnalystJOB GRADE: C3DEPARTMENT: Leading Brands CommercialLOCATION: Waterfall Office (Midrand)EMPLOYMENT STATUS: PermanentLINE MANAGER: Business AnalystPURPOSE STATEMENT:The purpose of this position is to collate data through various...
Project Manager
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Junior Project Manager – Gauteng Centurion
A well-established business is seeking to appoint Junior Project ManagerTo plan, execute and finalize projects for the organization within the predetermined time frames, using the Project Management methodology under close guidance by the Project Manager or PMO...
Data Analyst at Famous Brands – Gauteng Midrand
IntroductionJOB TITLE: Data AnalystJOB GRADE: C3DEPARTMENT: Leading Brands CommercialLOCATION: Waterfall Office (Midrand)EMPLOYMENT STATUS: PermanentLINE MANAGER: Business AnalystPURPOSE STATEMENT:The purpose of this position is to collate data through various...
Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
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SHEQ Systems Specialist (CPT)
Are you an experienced Quality Food Safety & Environmental (QFSE) professional with a passion for compliance and continuous improvement? Our client, a global leader in the FMCG industry, is seeking a QFSE Manager to oversee and enhance quality, food safety, and...
IT Technician
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Software Application Support Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Tech problems fear you. If you can squash bugs before your coffee gets cold and explain complex issues in plain English, we've got the perfect seat for you on our support squad.Requirements: A minimum 3-year tertiary qualification from an accredited university, either...
SHEQ Systems Specialist (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
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