Cleantech fund secures R2,4bn commitment
New GX Capital, co-founder of Dark Fibre Africa (DFA), and RMB Ventures (RMBV) have announced the first close of Airnergize Capital Fund I, focused on accelerating clean technology solutions in renewable energy, gas and water infrastructure across South Africa. It has...
Researchers sound alarm on teen vaping crisis
As vaping rates among South African teens surge to alarming levels, public health researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) are calling on the government to urgently enact the Tobacco Products & Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill to curb what they...
Governance key to health sector success
The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) has released a consensus study report titled "Achieving Good Governance and Management in the South African Health System”. Conducted by a seven-member expert panel, explores the critical governance issues impacting the...
Automotive chips address shifting market
Automotive chips are progressing towards high performance, high integration, and high reliability to meet the escalating complexity and technical requirements of the automotive sector, with ongoing technological innovations poised to expedite this evolution. A recent...
Hybrid work model reduces employee burnout
New research by International Workplace Group has found that the vast majority of workers who have shifted to a hybrid work model say that it has helped them to greatly reduce burnout in their working lives. The study, undertaken among more than 1 000 hybrid workers,...
Companies move to formalise AI with a board
More than half (55%) of organisations now have an AI board, according to a recent Gartner poll of more than 1 800 executives. The survey also indicated 54% of organisations have a head of AI or an AI leader to orchestrate activities. “The findings show that...
Finance leaders still leery about GenAI
Finance leaders say generative AI (GenAI) will have the most impactful use case in forecast/budget variance explanations, according to a survey by Gartner, with respondents identifying revenue/spend data classification and management reports as the next most impactful...
NASA selects Space-X to deorbit International Space Station
SpaceX has been selected to develop and deliver the US deorbit vehicle that will provide the capability to deorbit the space station and ensure avoidance of risk to populated areas. “Selecting a US Deorbit Vehicle for the International Space Station will help NASA and...
5G chipset market to remain buoyant
The global 5G chipset market is forecast to reach $143,69-billion by 2030, - at a CAGR of 20,7% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. With the increasing demand for 5G-enabled devices, there is a growing need for more powerful and...
Serverless computing now fastest-growing cloud service
New analysis from Omdia’s Cloud Software & Services Intelligence Service shows that serverless computing has become the fastest-growing cloud service – with revenues now reaching $19-billion - and with public cloud hyperscalers taking the largest share of this...
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How IoT is enabling the rise of smarter homes in SA
As South Africans become increasingly tech-savvy, the reality is that they are also looking at ways to make their homes smarter in order to increase convenience and enhance safety by using a wide variety of DIY Internet of Things (IoT) sensors that can be easily...
The post-pandemic property market is digital
What a difference a year can make. The coronavirus had experts predicting that house prices would fall, but, the South African real estate market has in fact experienced a boom since the hard lockdown was lifted in June 2020. The pandemic has also accelerated certain...
Users cautioned about browser lockers
Kaspersky is cautioning Internet users against the continued popularity of browser lockers (browlocks) where victims are prevented from accessing their Web browsers until they pay a ransom. While not new, this class of online threats has gained momentum in recent...
Future supply chains are purpose-driven, supported by intelligent technology
The retail supply chain is large and complex, and constantly needs to adapt to meet changing demand from end consumers. By Amit Singh, solution architect at AlphaCodes The need for multi-channel fulfilment across online and in store adds to this complexity. Accurate...
Ransomware? Hack? Plan, don’t pay
It's impossible to read the news without seeing at least one headline blaring about a breach, hack or attack. In the USA, the Colonial Pipeline experienced a Darkside ransomware attack that affected more than 10 000 gas stations. Virgin Active was hit by a hack early...
Epson SA relocates office and LFP showroom
Epson has relocated its offices to the New Monte Circle office park in Fourways, and opened a large-format printer (LFP) showroom in Linbro Park, to accommodate its increased growth. The expansion to two sites in Gauteng has been driven by increased growth since 2018,...
UK’s Prudential Regulation Authority adds technology escrow as a resiliency option
The UK's Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has included software and technology escrow as resiliency options for firms to consider when undertaking business continuity and exit planning. This is the first time an escrow agreement has been included on the PRA's...
An ABC of ERP
Businesses today need to change and evolve, particularly against the backdrop of a tough operating climate, which places new demands on the business. Not least of these demands is accounting, business management or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems that...
How to boost your WiFi signal
No one has ever invested in an Internet connection with the expectation that it's going to dip in performance, especially if you've specifically sought out what should have been a fast and reliable service. By Matthew Campbell, head of SME and FTTH at Seacom...
How technology can drive farm profits
Agriculture is currently one of the most dynamic sectors to conduct business in. The expected economic growth rate coupled with the growth of the middle class in Sub-Saharan Africa, and the continent's untapped agricultural potential present role players in this...
Back-end Developer – Gauteng Randburg
Job Title: Back-end DeveloperLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)Hybrid/Remote Our client Is looking for an experienced Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain secure and scalable backend services for banking...
Pre-Sales Solution Architect (Networking) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
We looking for a Cisco certified Engineer that will support the sales team in leading the development of complex architectural solutions for deals from pre-sales to proposal and delivery, stitching together appropriate assets and contributing to commercial modelling....
Junior Sage X3 Technical Support at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client based in Johannesburg is looking for a Junior X3 Sage Support Agent to join their team.3 month contract with possibility of going permanent based on performance.Part of your responsibilities will be: Sage Enterprise Intelligence (SEI) writing Provide...
Cybersecurity Analyst II at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Security Monitoring Continuously monitor: Monitor security alerts and events from various sources, including Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Cloud. Perform log management:...
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ICT Security Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you a seasoned Information Security professional with a passion for governance, risk management, and compliance? Do you have the expertise to design and manage security programs while ensuring industry best practices? If so, we want YOU to join our team and...
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Cybersecurity Analyst II at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Cape Town
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System Administrator – Gauteng Randburg
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ICT Security Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Eastern Cape Gqebera
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