Interledger opens grant applications for Higher Education
The Interledger Foundation, a US-based non-profit organisation fostering global digital financial inclusion through Open Payments, has opened its 2025 NextGen Higher Education programme, with applications for grants of up to $50 000 (about R950,000) accepted until 3...
Uncertainty about VAT hikes no excuse for inaction
Despite rumours of a potential reversal on the proposed VAT increase, businesses in South Africa must prepare for an increase from 15% to 15,5%, effective 1 May 2025. By Shaheed Patel, senior tax consultant at CMS South Africa With Parliament only set to adopt the...
Japan enhances AI sovereignty with new supercomputer
Enhancing Japan's AI sovereignty and strengthening its research and development capabilities, Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) will integrate thousands of Nvidia H200 Tensor Core GPUs into its AI Bridging Cloud...
European telcos drive sustainability as energy costs rise
European telecommunications companies are making significant strides toward a sustainable future, driven by a combination of economic pressures, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder expectations. According to the latest report from International Data Corporation...
E-waste to exceed 100m metric tons by 2030
The global e-waste management market will reach 101,3-million metric tons by 2030 - growing at a CAGR of 6,6% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a recent report from Grand View Research. The rapid pace of technological advancements significantly drives the growth of the...
Boosting consent and collaboration is key to ethical ancient DNA research
In a paper recently published in a peer-reviewed journal, Communications Biology, researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Yale University have argued for the implementation of informed proxy or relational autonomy consent in ancient human DNA research...
Strong growth predicted for AI in video surveillance
The global AI in video surveillance market will reach $28,76-billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 28,1% from 2024 to 2030, according to new research by Grand View Research. Rapid advancements in deep learning and computer vision technologies have significantly improved the...
Desco calls for consumer incentives in vape disposal
Desco Electronic Recyclers is urgently calling on producers, sellers, and retailers to incentivise consumers to return used vapes and e-cigarettes for proper disposal. With over 95% of these products ending up in landfills, Desco stresses the critical need for...
ACSA trains front-line workers to use sign language
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is collaborating with the South African National Deaf Association (SANDA) to provide sign language training to 130 front-line staff across ACSA's network, enhancing the accessibility and inclusivity of its airports. The training...
Behind the screens at the Las Vegas Sphere
Sphere is a new kind of entertainment medium in Las Vegas, captivating audiences with spectacular LED displays that cover nearly 750 000 square feet inside and outside the venue. Behind the screens, around 150 Nvidia RTX A6000 GPUs help power visuals on...
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Telco innovation good news for SMEs
Covid-19 has hit SMEs hard with drops in revenue and staff layoffs the most common impacts of the pandemic for small businesses, according to a recent metasurvey by the Small Business Institute (SBI). Trabel, a Cape-based technology development company, says...
Cybercrime an existential threat to West Africa’s economic growth
While organisations across West Africa work to recover from the economic impact of the pandemic, the global cybercrime industry is going into overdrive. By Titilayo Adewumi, regional sales director: West Africa at SAP An increasingly sophisticated cybercrime industry...
Key considerations when embarking on your modernisation journey
Some old technologies still have a purpose, grudgingly so, rather than by design. A number of organisations have what is now deemed 'legacy' technology, but in some cases there-in lies the 'heritage' for those organisations as those core applications hold the logic...
Chatbots: the solution to SA’s service delivery woes?
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni recently said that communities and businesses are becoming increasingly intolerant of municipalities that can neither deliver basic services nor conduct their administration effectively. With lack of employee capacity being one of the...
SMS firewalls the golden standard gateway for securing A2P SMS
Despite the influx of over the top (OTT) messaging solutions in recent years, application-to- person (A2P) SMS messaging remains the most widely used channel by businesses across the African region. SMS reach, ease of use and guaranteed high ROI are top reasons for...
BCX is McAfee’s Managed Services Partner of the Year
McAfee has named BCX as the Managed Services Partner (MSP) of the Year. The award recognises BCX as a trusted McAfee partner, and its ability to build strong ecosystems while demonstrating its technical competence in managed services when it comes to software...
MIC launches R150m early-stage investment vehicle
Mineworkers Investment Company (MIC) has launched MIC Khulisani Ventures, a R150-million early-stage investment vehicle targeting black-owned innovative, high growth businesses in South Africa. MIC Khulisani Ventures will invest in promising high-growth potential...
Pick n Pay adds capacity
Pick n Pay has opened additional capacity in response to the high demand in online shopping on its scheduled delivery platform www.pnp.co.za. In Gauteng particularly, where the third wave is resulting in more people distancing and isolating, Pick n Pay has increased...
SWIFT eliminates friction in international payments
SWIFT has announced the go-live of a service that will enable banks to verify payee account details before an international payment is sent, removing a key point of friction in cross-border transactions. The new Payment Pre-validation service is a core building block...
Fujitsu debuts 11th generation desktops, workstations
Fujitsu has announced new generation desktops and workstations designed for home office workers in need of agility, power and flexibility. With a focus on the needs of millions of people around the globe, whether working from an office or home, Fujitsu has created a...
Business Analyst at QES – Western Cape Woodstock
My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently sourcing for a Business Analyst to join them on an Independent Contract basis Area - Woodstock / 5 Days in office / Supply Chain / Retail We have a resource requirement for a senior Business Analyst, specifically...
Back-end Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
In this role, you will primarily work with Node.js to develop, maintain, and enhance web applications and backend services. The ideal candidate will have strong Node.js experience, with a preference for those who have worked with AWS. Familiarity with Python or Rust...
Junior Mobile Developer
Do you have a passion for mobile development and a drive to build innovative apps? Join our dynamic team as a Junior Mobile Developer, where you'll work with .NET MAUI/Xamarin to create cutting-edge mobile solutions. This is your chance to develop your skills,...
Senior Machine Learning Engineer/Lead Data Scientist
The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of advanced ML and GenAI models to improve business processes, such as forecasting, demand prediction, churn analysis, and customer segmentation. Key Requirements BSc in Data Science, Big Data, AI,...
Junior Mobile Developer – Gauteng Midrand
Do you have a passion for mobile development and a drive to build innovative apps? Join our dynamic team as a Junior Mobile Developer, where you'll work with .NET MAUI/Xamarin to create cutting-edge mobile solutions. This is your chance to develop your skills,...
Senior Machine Learning Engineer/Lead Data Scientist – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of advanced ML and GenAI models to improve business processes, such as forecasting, demand prediction, churn analysis, and customer segmentation. Key Requirements BSc in Data Science, Big Data, AI,...
Project Manager (Applications) (Contract) (CPT Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge Energy Specialist urgently seeks to fill a 6 to 12 Month Contract role for a proactive & highly driven Project Manager with proven knowledge and experience of the Software Development Lifecycle and how this translates to the project...
Systems / Networks Administrator (Ops Specialist)
Keeping systems secure, networks strong, and operations seamless!Our client is seeking a dynamic Systems Networks Administrator (Ops Specialist) to ensure the stability, security, and efficiency of their IT infrastructure. This role is perfect for a tech-savvy...
Project Manager (Applications) (Contract) (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge Energy Specialist urgently seeks to fill a 6 to 12 Month Contract role for a proactive & highly driven Project Manager with proven knowledge and experience of the Software Development Lifecycle and how this translates to the project...
Systems / Networks Administrator (Ops Specialist) – Gauteng Pretoria
Keeping systems secure, networks strong, and operations seamless!Our client is seeking a dynamic Systems Networks Administrator (Ops Specialist) to ensure the stability, security, and efficiency of their IT infrastructure. This role is perfect for a tech-savvy...
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