Significant leap forward in the fight against TB
From 15 days to just 23 hours - that's the median turnaround time for full tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis that includes resistance testing to the most important TB drugs, according to a groundbreaking study published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases journal, and which...
DIY ransomware: Novice cybercriminals becoming a bigger threat
A new report from Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has shed some light on the tools and methods utilised by both organised ransomware groups and individual attackers involved in ransomware attacks. With a vast array of tools and samples at their...
Cisco, DCDT expand digital acceleration program
The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies and Cisco have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), launching a new phase of the Cisco Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) Program in South Africa. The memorandum was signed between the Department of...
Standards make the world a better place
Every year, the work of International and National Standards Bodies and the experts who contribute to the development of standards, is celebrated on World Standards Day, observed on 14 October. This year, the worldwide theme is "Our Shared Vision for a Better World"....
Google, CTSC partner to train girls on AI and robotics
In line with the International Day of the Girl Child, the Cape Town Science Centre (CTSC) partnered with Google to offer training on Artificial intelligence (AI) and Robotics to South African girls between the ages of 10 and 13. The training, which is aimed at...
Get paid for space, power use when upgrading your storage
Pure Storage has come up with a novel way to help customers make the decision to keep their storage on-premise: they’ll pay them for the space and power that the systems will use. This means customers are effectively paying for just the consumption of storage capacity...
Hybrid work flexibility underpins employee experience
While 90% of businesses see the enablement of hybrid and remote work as having a positive impact on their bottom line, fewer than half (48%) of organisations strongly agree that employees have access to the technology they need to work well both at home, and in the...
Global shocks not holding African markets back
The Absa Africa Financial Markets Index 2023 reveals there has been continued progress in developing financial markets across Africa in the past year, with many AFMI countries taking steps to bolster their resilience against global market shocks. Now in its seventh...
Business health declines despite better GDP
The Experian Business Debt Index (BDI), which reflects the overall health of businesses in the economy, declined in Q2 to 0.445 from a slightly upwardly revised 0.740 in Q1. This decline was less than anticipated considering the better than forecasted outcome for Q2...
Resilience drives cybersecurity investments
Business resilience as a key driver for cybersecurity investments, according to the second Nixu Cybersecurity Index. Based on a survey of over 370 northern European organisations, the Index reveals both encouraging progress and increasing concerns. Alarmingly, 50% of...
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As 2020 draws to a close, what’s next for banks
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Fourth generation MDM improves customer insight, understanding
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Want to withdraw retirement funds on emigration? Try again in three years
The National Treasury published the Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, 2020 (Draft Tax Bill) for public comment. By Joon Chong, partner, and Wesley Grimm, associate at Webber Wentzel One of the more contentious proposals in the Draft Tax Bill relates to the ability...
Shift to solid-state batteries is next, reports IDTechEx
Electric vehicles are expected to include solid-state batteries as an innovative approach, according to IDTechEx's research report "Solid-State and Polymer Batteries 2020-2030: Technology, Patents, Forecasts, Players". Since commercialized in 1991, lithium-ion...
Expect a backlog in work visa application processing for foreigners
Xpatweb recently conducted an extensive Africa Permit Risk Survey on 70 multinational employers across Africa to understand the impact of travel restrictions due to Covid-19 on their projects and employees. Survey results show that 44% of respondents urgently require...
Sophos names top African partners
Sophos has announced its fiscal year 2020 awards for top performing channel partners in the Middle East and Africa. The annual awards recognize partners for their significant sales achievements, initiatives that grow their own and Sophos' business, and a commitment to...
Lenovo DCG debuts cloud-based business agility solutions
Lenovo Data Centre Group (DCG) has announced a range of new and updated hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) solutions and Lenovo Cloud Services in partnership with Nutanix, Microsoft and VMWare. Hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) solutions are suited to provide...
Business continuity and the move from ADSL
If you haven't made the switch yet from ADSL, you might be feeling a little lost with all the options on the market. By Farhad Suleman, CEO of SimpliConnect Fibre infrastructure and development is booming in South Africa with more and more areas coming online every...
Altron Karabina in strategic partnership with CoreView
CoreView, a SaaS management platform (SMP), has announced a new strategic partnership with Microsoft Gold Partner Altron Karabina. Together, CoreView and Altron Karabina aim to enable organisations to maximise their Microsoft 365 environment, improve security, drive...
Cyber defense in an era of digital dependency
One of the most significant implications of the Covid-19 pandemic is the global shift to dependency on the digital economy. Constellated workplaces have opened up unprecedented technological risks such as unsecured devices, shadow IT and unregulated internet access,...
PHP Laravel Developer
ENVIRONMENT:A prestigious digital command hub situated in Cape Town is in search of a skilled PHP / Laravel Software Developer with a strong stature to create software through code composition, rectify code issues, and oversee system testing and validation alongside...
Technical Head (Care and Treatment – Wits RHI – Bloemfontein) – Free State Bloemfontein
Main purpose of the job:The Technical Head: Care and Treatment for Achieving and Sustaining HIV/TB Epidemic Control in the Free State Province programme is responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, implementation, and quality improvement of HIV and TB care...
SAP ABAP Developer at QES – Western Cape Bellville
Now Hiring - SAP ABAP Developer My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for an SAP Developer ABAP / Fiori / UI5 to join them on a permanent basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Help with day-to-day queries from users and IT teamsSupport existing...
Automation Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...
Intermediate Software Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Our clients, leaders in financial solutions, are seeking an Intermediate Software Developer! Collaborate with a progressive team, embrace new technology, and benefit from a rewarding permanent hybrid role in Menlyn. Required Education and Experience Tertiary...
PHP Laravel Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A prestigious digital command hub situated in Cape Town is in search of a skilled PHP / Laravel Software Developer with a strong stature to create software through code composition, rectify code issues, and oversee system testing and validation alongside...
Technical Head (Monitoring, Evaluation and Strategic Information – Wits RHI)
Main purpose of the job:To support and monitor the implementation of a USAID funded Programme in the Free StateTo lead the formulation of the monitoring, evaluation, and reporting strategy in line with the donor and organizational objectives and to coordinate...
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Our client has an exciting opportunity for a skilled Data Analyst who will be responsible for data collection, data cleaning and manipulation, model creation, and analysis. Requirements: Relevant Degree / DiplomaStrong background in statistics, machine learning and...
IT DevOps Engineer
Fully remote position or in office. The position reports to the DevOps Engineering Manager Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Terraform to manage Cloud Infrastructure, Chef to manage virtual serversBuilding and deploying systems for metrics, monitoring, and...
C# Development Team lead
Are you a Senior/ Lead Developer ready to take on exciting challenges? Our clients, pioneers in the financial industry, are looking for a C# Development Team lead! Enjoy a permanent hybrid role based in Menlyn, where innovation meets opportunity. Required...
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