PMI reflects continued manufacturing volatility
The seasonally adjusted PMI declined by 1.4 points to 49.5 in August, partially reversing the 2.3-point improvement seen in July. This suggests that activity in the sector remained subdued, with both domestic and export demand showing signs of pressure. That said, it...
Applications open for ISPA Inspires education sponsorship
South Africa’s Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) invites applications for its “ISPA Inspires scholarship” for the 2026 academic year. Applications open today, Monday 1 September, and will close on 30 October. Visit the ISPA Inspires website for more...
Siemens Healthineers adopts medical imaging AI
About 3,6-billion medical imaging tests are performed annually worldwide to diagnose, monitor and treat various conditions. Speeding up the processing and evaluation of all these X-rays, CT scans, MRIs and ultrasounds is essential to helping doctors manage their...
How to deliver marketing excellence in 2025
With increased pressure to deliver growth and support cross-functional work, Gartner has identified three priorities for CMOs to deliver marketing excellence in 2025. These priorities include: Transcending disruption by bridging the gap between marketing strategy and...
Intel launches Arc B-Series graphics cards
Intel has announced the new Intel Arc B-Series graphics cards (code-named Battlemage). The Intel Arc B580 and B570 GPUs offer best-in-class value for performance at price points that are accessible to most gamers, deliver modern gaming features and are engineered to...
How high school learners are hooked on vaping
A new study led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) has uncovered startling levels of vaping among high school learners in South Africa, with nearly 30% of Grade 12 students reporting active use. the research, involving over 25 000 learners across 52 schools, was...
Hydrogen engines face narrowing window of adoption
In 2025, Europe’s second-largest truck OEM, MAN Truck & Bus, will deliver 200 hydrogen trucks powered by its in-house H45 hydrogen combustion engine. These trucks will emit less than 1g of CO₂/tonne-km (drastically lower than a comparable diesel), with ranges up...
UCT, MeerKAT unlock the secret of cosmic gravitational waves
The University of Cape Town (UCT), in collaboration with the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) and several international institutions, has made groundbreaking strides in unveiling the mysteries of the universe. Harnessing the extraordinary capabilities...
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger steps down
Pat Gelsinger has stepped down as CEO of Intel, retiring after a 40-plus-year career in the industry. Intel has named two senior leaders, David Zinsner and Michelle (MJ) Johnston Holthaus, as interim co-CEOs while the board of directors searches for a new CEO. Zinsner...
A 24-hour snapshot of Black Friday shopping trends
Black Friday 2024 delivered a day of exciting deals and shopping activity, performing well above a typical shopping day and marginally higher than the levels in 2023, according to early insights from BankservAfrica. Tracking the 24-hour results, BankservAfrica...
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Google Cloud Collaborates with Comair
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FBI warns companies to avoid malicious USB devices
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Fintech review and predictions for 2022
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Reimagine the office headquarters
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A false perception of cybersecurity
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Intelligent software stops storage from becoming a performance bottleneck
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Syspro achieves Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC) certification status
Syspro has been certified by independent software research firm Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC). To attain certified status, Syspro completed a product demonstration session and benchmarking analysis, covering the main functionality areas of the Syspro ERP...
Reasons to not disable cookies on your website
Switch off my cookies! This was the gist of the tense, urgent message left for me by the IT manager of one of our large corporate clients. By Howard Rybko, CEO of Syncrony Digital Somehow, she had become embroiled in a debate with her company's legal department, who...
Low-orbit satellites could improve banking for developing world
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SAP Solutions Architect – Retail | S/4HANA Migration Expert at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Seeking an experienced SAP Solutions Architect with deep expertise in SAP Retail and a strong track record of leading migrations to S/4HANA. The role is responsible for designing scalable, enterprise-grade solutions that align with business strategy, technology...
Project Manager (Maternal Child Health x2 – Wits RHI – Gophelega Tshwane) – Gauteng Pretoria
Background:The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...
Senior Project Manager (SANRAL) at Construct Executive Search – KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg
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Senior Python Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Senior IT Technician (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A provider of cutting-edge Cloud Solutions seeks a highly technical Senior IT Technician with at least 7 years' experience including routinely handling escalations. You understand that understanding the context matters big time; that trying to look up what...
Senior Python Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
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Project Manager (Scrum Master – Cape Town – Onsite)
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