How AGOA expiry will impact African export diversification
Unless the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is renewed, African exporters of agricultural products and light manufactures could face shrinking market access to the US, undermining prospects for diversification. This is according to a statement from United...
Global manufacturing faces rising cyberthreats
Once overlooked in favour of data-rich industries, today’s manufacturing industry has become one of the most attractive targets for cyberattackers – with factories caught in the crossfire of ransomware economics, geopolitical conflict, and global supply chain...
Data loss concerns will limit GenAI access for developers
Enterprises are expected to tighten restrictions on generative AI (GenAI) usage among developers, citing proprietary data concerns. Meanwhile, agentic AI is emerging as a critical upskilling opportunity for IT professionals, and open-source software (OSS) technologies...
50 years ago, Intel 8080 kick-started an industry
The Intel 8080 didn’t revolutionise microprocessors – it created the microprocessor market. “The 4004 and 8008 suggested it, but the 8080 made it real,” says Federico Faggin, Intel’s lead designer for the 8080 and its predecessor processors, the 4004 and 8008. Prior...
Helium and Its potential alternatives
Helium is sourced as a byproduct of natural gas, which is produced naturally through the radioactive decay of uranium and thorium. It is mostly found and commercially produced from gas deposits in the US, Qatar, Algeria, Russia, and Canada, and is subsequently...
LG CEO outlines 2025 strategy
LG Electronics’ (LG) CEO William Cho and key company executives outlined the company’s 2025 business strategy during a press conference last week on the sidelines of CES 2025. The CEO emphasised the need to build structural competitiveness and accelerate qualitative...
Admiral Mobility UAE partners with GoMetro for EV fleet operations ecosystem
Admiral Mobility UAE and mobility management platform provider GoMetro have partnered to help commercial fleet operators transition to electric fleets across the United Arab Emirates. The partnership combines GoMetro's fleet management technology, including their...
Developing AI solutions is anything but simple
Developers across industries have seen their job descriptions expand to include a common phrase: “generative AI”. As enterprises rush to adopt the technology, they are tasking their developers with building, customising, testing and deploying generative AI...
Holiday shoppers spend a record $1.2trn online
Holiday retail sales surged to a record $1,2-trillion globally, and $282-billion in the US, according to new data from Salesforce. However, high returns could dampen overall profit margins. The report indicates that the better-than-expected holiday shopping season was...
Mobile gaming leads with $92,6bn sales
The gaming landscape has changed drastically ever since the smartphones have arrived in the market. So much so that in under two decades, mobile gaming has become the biggest source of revenue in the industry. According to the numbers presented by NoKyc.com, mobile...
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Visa brings digital payments, exclusive experiences to AFCON 2021
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What makes serious games seriously good?
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Fighting fraud with your channel partners
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Make-or-break priorities for East Africa’s economic recovery
How does the East African region achieve a full economic recovery from the impact of the pandemic while also building toward a more globally-competitive and sustainable future? By Hardeep Sound, regional sales director: East Africa at SAP As the only region in Africa...
When it comes to cybersecurity, 2022 could be a tough year …
While most of the world dealt with the impact and disruption of year two of the Covid-19 pandemic, cybercriminals expanded their activities with ambitious attacks on critical infrastructure. Armed with sophisticated and brute-force attack methods, threat actors...
Rethinking business processes around the cloud is key to digital transformation
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Ensure ERP success by understanding the journey
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Three Ways to Enhance Endpoint Security with Hybrid Working
The pandemic has brought unprecedented changes to the economy of our country and the world as well as how we work. Hybrid work models are increasingly becoming more of a reality with most of the world going through or having recently gone through the 4th Covid wave....
What does the future hold for customer and contact centres?
The future is murky and challenging but there are some clear trends emerging when it comes to customer experience and the evolution of the contact centre, writes Rod Jones, industry analyst and Callbi brand ambassador. The contact centre conversation. It's not one the...
People-driven leadership unlocks long-term value and growth
Despite innovation and change in the finance function, many chief financial officers are taking on this critical leadership role only to continue running the finance function as is. By Dzingira Matenga, MD, chief financial officer and enterprise value for Accenture in...
Data Engineer (CPT – Onsite) (3-month Contract to go perm)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading digital command center based in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to become part of their team. The role involves designing, developing, and deploying scalable, production-ready data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform, utilizing...
Test Automation Technician at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Join Our Tech Revolution as a Test Automation Technician! Location: Pretoria, Gauteng | Hybrid & On-SiteAre you a tech wizard with a passion for precision and a knack for automation? Ready to dive into a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your skills will shape...
Data Analyst at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: The National Research Foundation (NRF) seeks to make an appointment for the position of Data Analyst who will provide an analysis service to internal and external users. This will be done using the NRF's internal data generated through various...
Data Engineer (CPT – Onsite) (3-month Contract to go perm) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A leading digital command center based in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to become part of their team. The role involves designing, developing, and deploying scalable, production-ready data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform, utilizing...
Test Automation Technician at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Join Our Tech Revolution as a Test Automation Technician! Location: Pretoria, Gauteng | Hybrid & On-SiteAre you a tech wizard with a passion for precision and a knack for automation? Ready to dive into a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your skills will shape...
Data Analyst at NRF National Research Foundation – Gauteng Pretoria
Postion Summary: The National Research Foundation (NRF) seeks to make an appointment for the position of Data Analyst who will provide an analysis service to internal and external users. This will be done using the NRF's internal data generated through various...
Full Stack Software Engineer
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Rebuild and optimise Clairo AI's backend to improve scalability, performance, and reliabilityRefine and enhance our...
WordPress Developer (CPT – Onsite – 6 month Contract to go perm)
ENVIRONMENT:A prestigious digital command hub situated in Cape Town is in search of an experienced WordPress Developer. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining WordPress websites and applications. You will collaborate with their creative and...
Test Automation Technician
Responsibilities/Tasks:Test planning and test case automation.Plan and create all master data required for automated test scripts.Create and execute automated test plans on demand.Manage automated script storage and versioning.Minimum Requirements:Relevant tertiary...
Test Automation Technician
Test Automation TechnicianJOB DESCRIPTIONTest planning and test case automation.Plan and create all master data required for automated test scripts.Create and execute automated test plans on demand.Manage automated script storage and versioning.JOB...
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