Hackathon aims for African AI sovereignty
The Cortex Hub has announced the launch of the MCP Hackathon Africa 2025, a continent-wide initiative designed to embed African languages, culture, and priorities into the next generation of Artificial Intelligence. Running across more than 40 cities from September to...
A ‘risk reflex’ key to handling unpredictable scenarios
To thrive in today’s rapidly evolving risk environment, risk, audit and compliance leaders must develop "reflexive risk ownership” - a future state where business leaders instinctively and automatically recognize, respond to, and manage risks, according to Gartner....
Matric Live wins FNB App of the Year 2024
The 2024 FNB App of the Year winner is Matric Live, an educational app designed to empower Grade 10 to 12 learners. Announced yesterday (4 December), the winning app impressed the judges with its dynamic approach to learning through interactive video lessons, gamified...
Bitcoin dip expected before it soars further
Bitcoin has breached the $100 000 mark for the first time, driven by expectations of a crypto-friendly regulatory environment under Donald Trump’s incoming US presidency. However, deVere Group CEO Nigel Green predicts a short-term sell-off before Bitcoin rallies...
Black Friday grew conversational customer comms
New data from global communications platform Infobip shows customers prefer conversational experiences on the day of Black Friday, driven by rich channels such as RCS. Infobip recorded new levels of total customer communications interactions on its platform this year,...
Lock down the mobile Web this summer
South Africans familiar with securing mobile devices should also secure their mobile Internet access these holidays. That’s the word from ISPA, SA’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB), which says the ability of mobile devices to connect to the...
Uber debuts courier bakkie in SA
Uber has launched its Courier Bakkie product offering to drivers and users of the Uber App, effectively rebranding the “Uber Package” product as “Courier”, to better align with the growing range of transportation services. South Africa is Uber’s first global market to...
New country director for Google
Kabelo Makwane has been appointed as Google’s new country director for South Africa. Makwane has more than 20 years experience in the technology sector. He joins Google from Vodacom Business where he currently serves as managing executive for the cloud, hosting and...
AWS commits $100m for AI, cloud, literacy skills
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, skills in AI, machine learning (ML), cloud computing, and computer science can open doors to boundless opportunities for students. However, not everyone can easily acquire these in-demand, career-enhancing skills. Amazon...
MTN enhances festive season network capacity
As South Africans prepare to celebrate the festive season, MTN has been capacitating its network in high density areas and tourist hotspots to carry increased voice and data traffic over the festive season. Operations are underway to cater for additional coverage and...
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Things to consider when it comes to home security cameras
South Africa's most recent crime stats from the South African Police Service show that robberies at residences increased by 7,6% in Q1 of this year, compared to the same period in 2020. It was the crime with the fifth highest increase from January to March. "As we...
The greatest barrier to education
More than 70% of disadvantaged students lost learning due to limited or no access to digital devices, this is according to a report by Oxford University Press (OUP) titled Education: the journey towards a digital revolution, which reflects on how schools can embrace...
BidAir Cargo adds data backup from DMP SA
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Building personal connections in the era of a disconnected workforce
In August 2021, a record 4,3-million workers quit their jobs in the US. It's a harrowing statistic that speaks to the phenomena known as the 'Great Resignation', which has seen employees from around the globe leave their jobs in droves during the pandemic. As...
Comstor named Cisco 2021 SA Distributor of the Year
Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa's Comstor business has been named the South African Distributor for the Year 2021 by Cisco. "We are absolutely delighted to receive this award from Cisco. The company is a core partner to our business, and its support over the last...
Imperial makes strategic investment in salesforce automation provider
Imperial'a Market Access business has made a strategic investment in FIGJAM, a sales force automation solution provider in Africa. The investment gives Imperial a 24% stake in the business and was effective 1 November 2021. FIGJAM was founded in 2013 to create an...
Airtel Money, Mastercard launch new digital payment solution
Airtel Money has today launched the Airtel Money Mastercard virtual payment solution in Zambia, that allows all Airtel Money customers in the country, even those without a bank account, to make global e-commerce payments safely and securely, underpinned by a growing...
Act now to prevent skills shortage becoming a crisis
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How retailers can prevent online and in-store shopping fraud during Black Friday
Online shopping has become a popular way for consumers and businesses to maximise shopping sprees such as Black Friday. While online shopping provides opportunities for retail merchants to boost sales and profits, it also requires enhanced measures to minimise the...
Defuse the ticking mental health time-bomb
Workplaces across the globe are facing a mental health crisis of unprecedented scope, as the effects of almost two years of anxiety, uncertainty and fear will transition into another period of flux as we enter 2022, a leadership expert says. Debbie Goodman, group CEO...
Full Stack .Net Developer – Gauteng Bryanston
Be part of global innovation, building impactful solutions with cutting-edge .NET technologies. Is this you? You're a seasoned .NET developer who's passionate about building scalable, high-performing applications. You enjoy collaborating with diverse teams, thrive in...
IT ARCHITECT- BUSINESS AND DATA – Gauteng Centurion
Job purpose: The role of IT Architect - Business and Data is responsible for the strategic business transformation within Company and overseeing critical deliverables; such as business capability models, business capabilities, and value streams. This role is further...
IT Architect – Gauteng Centurion
Transform the Future of Agri-Finance Technology as an IT Architect Business and Data (Centurion | Permanent | Division: IT & Operations) Are you a visionary IT Architect passionate about enabling transformation through data and business architecture? Join a...
Data Management Specialist at Datonomy Solutions
Role Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Data Management Specialist to join our financial services team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in managing and enhancing data governance, quality, and architecture to support regulatory compliance, business...
Field Technician
Position: Field TechnicianDepartment: ServiceLocation: Office-based in Montague Park, Cape TownEmployment Type: Full-Time (3-month probation period)Salary: R15,000 - R25,000 per month (depending on experience) Key ResponsibilitiesDuties include, but are not limited...
Devops Engineer (Hybrid)
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Data Management Specialist at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
Role Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Data Management Specialist to join our financial services team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in managing and enhancing data governance, quality, and architecture to support regulatory compliance, business...
Field Technician – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Position: Field TechnicianDepartment: ServiceLocation: Office-based in Montague Park, Cape TownEmployment Type: Full-Time (3-month probation period)Salary: R15,000 - R25,000 per month (depending on experience) Key ResponsibilitiesDuties include, but are not limited...
Devops Engineer (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
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Hire Resolve's client is seeking a talented individual to help power the technology behind their success. You'll work on both internal systems and customer-facing tools, empowering over 50,000 Sales Force members to thrive as entrepreneurs while also supporting the...
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