Pesticide exposure affects children’s cognitive performance
Children living in agricultural areas may experience reduced cognitive performance due to exposure to various pesticides in their daily lives. This is according to a new study conducted by scientists at the Centre for Environmental and Occupational Health Research in...
Jeff Bezos in new AI startup venture
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has thrown his weight behind Project Prometheus, a startup that aims to develop artificial intelligence (AI) to engineer and computers, cars and spacecraft. He will serve as co-CEO of the venture, alongside physicist and chemist Vik Bajaj,...
GDP figures point to a need for economic growth
Following a contraction of 0,1% in the third quarter of 2024, the South African gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 0,6% in the fourth quarter (October–December). Growth was led by agriculture, finance and trade on the supply (production) side of the economy....
Cravings Report reveals Saffers’ food preferences
When it comes to food delivery, South Africans know exactly what they want - and they’re not afraid to ask for it. Data from Uber Eats’ 2024 Cravings Report reveals the country’s top food delivery trends, showcasing a love for luxury with orders of an expensive...
TSMC invests $165bn to make chips in the US
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced is expanding its investment in advanced semiconductor manufacturing in the US by an additional $100-billion. Building on the company’s ongoing $65 billion investment in its advanced semiconductor...
Internet Society extends multi-year Meta partnership
The Internet Society - a global charitable organisation championing an open, globally connected, and secure Internet – has expanded its partnership with Meta with the launch of a new Connectivity Co-Funding Initiative. The initiative aims to scale up efforts to expand...
ITU coalition hits $73bn in connectivity pledges
ITU has announced new industry commitments to its Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital Coalition, which has reached $73-billion in pledges for universal, meaningful connectivity. The latest commitments, presented during Mobile World Congress 2025 (MWC25), reflect growing...
MTN announces Win Win Summer winners
MTN South Africa has announced the 10 grand prize winners of its Win Win Summer campaign. The campaign, which ran from 6 October 2024 to 6 February 2025, offered customers an opportunity to win a share of R75-million in prizes, including hourly 1GB data rewards, daily...
AI helps to protect endangered species across the globe
From Seattle to Cape Town, and everywhere around and between, AI is helping conserve the wild plants and animals that make up the intricate web of life on Earth. It’s critical work that sustains ecosystems and supports biodiversity at a time when the United...
Financial Ombud looks back on its first year
It’s been one year since the National Financial Ombud Scheme (NFO) was formed from the amalgamation of the Ombudsman for Banking Services (OBS), the Credit Ombud (CO), the Ombudsman for Long-Term Insurance (OLTI), and the Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance (OSTI)....
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Blockchain is coming to construction – get ready now
Construction projects are becoming increasingly complex and as such, difficult to coordinate. This can make it difficult for role players to agree on project fundamentals, which can lead to mistrust and disputes among participants. Enter blockchain technology, an...
Fibre powers the rapid move to app-based communication
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The importance of embracing cloud sovereignty
By the end of September last year, the number of data breaches had already exceeded the total number of similar events in 2020 by 17%. As more businesses migrate to the cloud, there is growing concern that not enough is being done to mitigate against the threat of...
Labour Court weighs in on Covid admission policies
A recent Labour Court judgment has upheld an employer's right to require employees to have a Covid-19 vaccination or provide a weekly negative test if they decline to be vaccinated, but it leaves several important questions unanswered. By Brett Abraham and Mehnaaz...
Are our networks ready for the metaverse?
Heralded as the next frontier of the Internet, the metaverse is the vision of a persistent 3D virtual world where we can explore and interact with others as avatars, whether for work or entertainment, using virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) headsets. By...
Securing the perimeter is not enough to protect your data
Despite the fact that it is a decades-old exploit, phishing remains a top threat to organisations today. Bad actors looking to steal personal information and credentials will use phishing scams because they are simple and effective, and once they have access, they can...
Gender equality in corporate leadership is not an obscure and idealistic concept
Companies that value and invest in the development of female talent are 45% more likely to report improved market share, according to worldwide research conducted by PwC. There is therefore a strong business case to be made for more diverse representation in the...
Insurers find multi-factor authentication is good for more than just security
The insurance industry has always been quick to secure their customers' assets - after all, their business depends on it. In today's data-driven era, however, the world has come to realise that personal and financial information can be as valuable and therefore...
Data is always your responsibility
Nigeria is undergoing significant digital transformation, driven by government initiatives and accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic. The adoption of cloud-based solutions has been at the heart of this, and Microsoft Office 365 (O365) is one of the most widely deployed...
Extreme stress has become the pandemic of 2022
Covid-19 is leaving a traumatic mark on employees, regardless of whether they work from home or the office. A recent study undertaken by IQbusiness found that more than 66% of office-based employees may be suffering from excessive stress, anxiety and depression. The...
Intermediate Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
A transformation partner that helps businesses digitize their operations is seeking a driven and collaborative Intermediate Business Analyst to join their Managed Services team. You'll play a key role in supporting their clients by enhancing existing software...
IT Support (Syspro) – Gauteng Johannesburg South
A leading player in the manufacturing sector is seeking an experienced on-Site Syspro Support Consultant in Alberton. You'll work closely with operations, contribute to meaningful system improvements, and gain valuable exposure to manufacturing technologies and...
Senior Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst with exceptional analytical, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills. This role will act as the vital link between business requirements and technical delivery, ensuring solutions are aligned with business...
Senior Web Analytics Specialist – Gauteng Braamfontein
Senior Web Analytics SpecialistWe are seeking a Senior Web Analytics Specialist to join our digital team and lead the configuration, optimization, and reporting of our web analytics systems. This role requires deep technical expertise in Google Analytics, SEO, data...
Cloud Database Consultant – 1559 – Gauteng Pretoria
? Senior Cloud Database Administrator – AWS OR Azure ?We're seeking an experienced Cloud Database Specialist to architect, optimize, and secure high-performance database environments in AWS and Microsoft Azure. This is a global-impact role where your expertise will...
Intermediate Business Analyst
A transformation partner that helps businesses digitize their operations is seeking a driven and collaborative Intermediate Business Analyst to join their Managed Services team. You'll play a key role in supporting their clients by enhancing existing software...
Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...
Power BI Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are 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 ability to work with...
ERP Implementation Consultant
Enterprise Systems Implementor - SaaS Integration Specialist (Remote/Hybrid) - Johannesburg Are you passionate about simplifying complex enterprise systems? Do you thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments where your work directly impacts client success? We're...
Junior Developer/Intern at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We don't just work in IT — we live it, breathe it, and occasionally dream in binary. We're looking for a bright, driven, and slightly geeky (in the best way possible) interns who are ready to turn their academic knowledge into real-world magic.RequirementsAn IT degree...
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