Calls for investigation into cable dumping
South Africa’s key industries including mining, construction, solar and manufacturing are facing an escalating threat from the influx of substandard imported power cables, jeopardising safety, employment and the economic viability of the local cable manufacturing...
How chip research is shaping physical AI
AI and graphics research breakthroughs in neural rendering, 3D generation and world simulation power robotics, autonomous vehicles and content creation. Physical AI — the engine behind modern robotics, self-driving cars and smart spaces — relies on a mix of neural...
Virtual reality market to hit $57bn by 2030
Despite the challenges that will limit the adoption of virtual reality (VR) technology, the global VR market is forecast to grow from $11-billion in 2023 to $57-billion by 2030 – with a CAGR of 26% over the period - according to GlobalData. The research group’s latest...
Lazarus rises again … targeting cryptocurrency
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered a sophisticated malicious campaign by the Lazarus advanced persistent threat (APT) group targeting cryptocurrency investors worldwide. The attackers used a fake cryptogame website that exploits a...
SA needs to address toxic masculinity
The Men’s Foundation of South Africa has issued an urgent call to action on addressing the toxic masculinity that continues to fuel stigma around men's health issues in the country - including mental health and prostate cancer. “Toxic masculinity is one of the most...
Nvidia CEO says India should manufacture its own AI
Artificial intelligence will be the driving force behind India’s digital transformation, fueling innovation, economic growth, and global leadership, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said at this week’s Nvidia AI Summit in Mumbai. Addressing a crowd of entrepreneurs,...
Equinix adds to mushrooming SA data centres
Nasdaq-listed digital infrastructure company, Equinix, has opened its first international business exchange (IBX) data centre in Johannesburg, South Africa – JN1 – which it says is a key facility within its global network. Equinix says that the JN1 site is in a...
Digitisation, cloud is improving business outcomes
Kathy Gibson reports – South African organisations are increasingly using cloud services to unlock opportunities and improve business outcomes. Pandelani Munyai, group CIO of Transnet, explains that key considerations when adopting cloud included improved security and...
Cloud key to SA’s digitalisation goals
Kathy Gibson reports – Government has a firm policy t drive digital innovation, with the aim of improving service delivery while helping to uplift citizens. Nonkqubela Thathakahle Jordan-Dyani, director-general of the Department of Communications and Digital...
Huawei details ‘cloud everywhere’ strategy
Kathy Gibson reports - Everything as a service: that’s the goal that Huawei Cloud is aiming for in a world where technology innovation is moving at an unprecedented pace. Huawei built the first local cloud region in Johannesburg in 2019. Since then, it has signed up...
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Providing customer support in an age of POPI
When dealing with business software, technical problems and software issues are unfortunately unavoidable and do arise from time to time. These software issues and technical problems can impact organisations and cause severe disruptions to their operations. By Menwil...
New acting CEO for Access Bank SA
Access Bank hasannounced the resignation of Bennie van Rooy as CEO of Access Bank South Africa. Van Rooy stepped down to pursue other career opportunities with effect from 1 September 2021. “Access Bank South Africa is a special bank with special people associated...
iProov picks iiDENTIFii as African premier partner
iiDENTIFii has been selected by iProov as its first premier partner in Africa. As digitisation has accelerated across Africa, liveness detection has become a critical function must-have. As cyber-attacks become ever more sophisticated, additional security is needed. A...
Analyze Consulting signs up Workday Advisory
Analyze Consulting has been named a Workday Advisory Services Partner. Workday provides enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. As a Workday Advisory Services Partner, Analyze Consulting will focus on advising customers in a number of areas...
Siteyi is Westcon-Comstor’s new regional sales manager for East Africa
Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa, a leading global distributor, today announced the appointment of Norbert Siteyi as regional sales manager for its East Africa region. In his role, he will work with the team in the region to drive sales, assist with reseller...
ITA launches high-speed fibre link between Angola and DRC
Internet Technologies Angola (ITA), part of the Paratus Group, has launched its high-speed fibre-optic link connecting Angola to DRC across Noqui (Angola) and Matadi (DRC). The 600-kilometre connection between Luanda and Noqui, with a capacity of up to 200 gigabits...
Evotel sets Installing Hope challenge
Fibre network operator (FNO) Evotel has announced its "Installing Hope Challenge", challenging other FNOs and Internet service providers (ISPs) and any businesses in the telecoms industry to give back to the communities they operate in and to assist the needy with a...
Software development holds opportunities for SA’s youth
Youth unemployment has hit a record high, with 64,4% of those aged 15 to 24 unemployed, according to Statistics SA. As more and more jobs are becoming available in the tech space, it is vital to bridge the digital skills gap in South Africa to minimise the youth...
Vodacom goes live with Northern Cape 5G network footprint
Vodacom Central Region has become the first network provider to switch on first live 5G mobile network in Kimberly, Northern Cape province. The 5G network supports both mobile and fixed wireless access services. Vodacom customers with 5G enabled devices, and within a...
Managing mental health-related issues in the workplace
Managing mental health-related issues in the workplace can be difficult. Employers should manage employees with mental health related issues carefully and fairly, working with, rather than against, employees with mental health related issues. This may alleviate the...
Junior PHP Full Stack Developer (Onsite) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:An e-Commerce and Logistics company in Johannesburg is seeking a proactive a Junior PHP / Laravel Full Stack Developer to join their compact development team. You'll be instrumental in building and improving their custom e-commerce and logistics platforms,...
FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN – Queenstown – Eastern Cape
Key Responsibilities:Provide onsite technical support for the company's products and services.Diagnose and repair hardware issues (remove, replace faulty equipment).Inspect sites before installations and ensure they meet technical requirements.Install systems/products...
Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you a data-driven problem solver with a knack for translating business needs into actionable insights? We are looking for a detail-oriented and strategic Business Analyst with a strong background in both retail and financial services to join our dynamic team.About...
SQL Developer at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Senior Service Desk Engineer at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...
Integration Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...
Developer – C# (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Responsibilities: Deliver code that is functional, understandable, maintainable and testable. Work closely with analysts, documenters and testers. Automated testing of features developed. Deliver technical documentation as and when required. Act as a mentor to...
Data Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...
FI/CO ABAP Developer (Contract – Euros) at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client is a professional management consultancy and IT services provider, focused on delivering creative and innovative digital solutions. Their client base includes both startups and large corporations, but their mission...
SQL & LINUX Support Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you a problem-solver with grit, guts, and technical chops? We're on the hunt for two dynamic Support Engineers to join a high-performing team tackling international telecom systems. This is your chance to get your hands dirty with SQL, Linux, and live production...
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