IBM expands data expertise with Hakkoda acquisition
IBM has acquired global data and AI consultancy Hakkoda, which will expand IBM Consulting's data transformation services portfolio, adding specializsd data platform expertise to help clients get their data ready to fuel AI-powered business operations. Hakkoda has...
Citrus export tariff impact could hinge on health of US consumer
South African citrus producers and other participants in the citrus export value chain may need to absorb a portion of the 30% reciprocal tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump if American consumers cannot stomach hefty price increases in the coming months....
Tablets triumph in shopping conversions
Tablet conversion rates have surged to 2,7%, exceeding those of both desktops and smartphones, according to new data from Stocklytics. This unexpected finding suggests that tablets are finding a sweet spot with consumers, potentially becoming a key player in online...
Scammers use Meta infrastructure to hit Facebook business accounts
Kaspersky has discovered a new phishing scheme targeting Facebook business accounts, using legitimate Facebook infrastructure to send deceptive emails with threats of account suspension. Cybercriminals have devised a method to use authentic Facebook functions to send...
Telkom reports stronger performance, better results
Telkom has reported stronger operational performance and improved financial results for the 2024 financial year, with group revenue up 1,6% to R43 230-million. Mobile service revenue is up 6,8% to R19 026-million, with more than 20-million subscribers. Openserve's...
IBM adds GenAI to personalise Wimbledon player stories
IBM and The All England Lawn Tennis Club has a new feature for the Wimbledon digital experience that will leverage match data with generative AI (GenAI) from IBM's AI and data platform, watsonx, to keep fans updated on the world's leading players as they advance...
Acer sets up local monitor production
Acer has started producing monitors in South Africa as part of its localisation strategy. The new monitor production programme aims to significantly contribute to job creation in South Africa's technology sector. Additionally, the company recognises that providing...
Gen Z set to transform the workplace
Gen Z will make up 27% of the workforce by 2025, bringing with them a unique set of talents and insights. They are digital natives who have never known a time without the internet. They are strident regarding ethics (and they want their employer to be, too), and while...
How wind energy contributes to energy security
Wind energy continues to lead the energy transition from a fossil-fuel-based economy to a low-carbon renewable energy future in South Africa, with an installed capacity of 3442MW and generating more than 11 000 GWh annually through 34 operational wind farms. With...
Intel Gaudi enables lower-cost AI compute and GenAI
MLCommons' results of its industry AI performance benchmark, MLPerf Training v4.0, demonstrate the choice that Intel Gaudi 2 AI accelerators give enterprises and customers. Community-based software simplifies generative AI (GenAI) development and industry-standard...
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Plummeting mobile data fires up gaming
The cost of mobile data in South Africa is in welcome decline and anecdotal evidence suggests mobile gaming is experiencing unprecedented growth. That's according to local gaming leader Ekasi Esports which says the fact that South Africa climbed from 148th to 136th...
Data centre modernisation is key to modern innovation
Companies are increasingly considering data centre modernisation as a means to implement digital transformation. The purpose is to move away from a traditional hardware environment to a software-defined one that is highly virtualised, highly automated and can scale up...
Business cybersecurity challenges that were triggered by lockdown
It has been a year since businesses adapted to remote working due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The global pandemic disrupted everyday operations of businesses and as a result, cyber risk still remains a grave concern as many business practices have been compromised. The...
Defining and treating functional alcohol abuse
While most people have likely heard the term 'functional alcoholic', Thembekile Msane from the South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (SANCA) says the term is not used in a clinical sense when describing Alcohol Use Disorder. "The myth of...
ThinkMarkets launches SA shares and ETFs offering
Brokerage company ThinkMarkets has launched a s South African shares and ETFs offering. The new technology is designed to deliver an accessible entry to investing into shares of companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) to local investors and also give...
Infobip rated as a Tier One SMS firewall vendor
Infobip has been rated Tier One SMS firewall vendor in the annual survey of mobile operators worldwide conducted by Rocco Research. In a survey of 215 mobile network operators from 109 countries, Infobip placed in the top two overall rating of providers with a score...
Digital banking helps Capitec to strong growth
Capitec Bank declared an increase in headline earnings of 18% to R3,9-billion during the last six months of its annual period up to end February 2021. However, as a result of the first six months of COVID impact on operations, its annualised basis headline earnings...
Sub-Saharan Africa M&A transactions totalled $6,1bn in Q1
According to Refinitiv's investment banking analysis, an estimated $99,3-million worth of investment banking fees were generated in sub-Saharan Africa during the first quarter of 2021, down 39% from the same period in 2020 and the lowest first quarter total since...
Framing IT services to meet stakeholder needs
Customers rightly expect to be digitally connected with organisations at all times. By Michelle Slabbert, IT service management at Standard Bank Group Advances in technology have enabled businesses to provide services to people at their convenience and not based on...
Homegrown Luno continues SA growth
Global cryptocurrency exchange Luno added almost 1-million new South African customers during 2020, and more than 250 000 so far in 2021. It has achieved 300% year-on-year growth compared to January 2020 and recorded $8,3-billion in transactions worldwide. Luno...
Senior React Native Developer
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Test Automation Analyst
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Senior Software Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria
Our client in Northriding is looking for the services of a Senior Software Developer. You should have at least 5 years experience in Maui, C# and SQL with a Bachelors Degree. Send your CV now!Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering,...
Senior React Native Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is seeking a seasoned Backend Software Engineer for a hybrid role based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements 7 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]React NativeAndroid/IOSJavaScriptGitUI/UXShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email...
Test Automation Analyst – Gauteng Centurion
Our amazing client is looking to appoint a qualified and experienced individual to provide automation on Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities to the Development and Engineering division through industry leading testing. You will oversee testing activities...
Senior Project Manager
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Full Stack Developer
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Senior Front End Developer
We are on the hunt for a qualified and experienced Senior Front End Developer (Angular) to handle numerous development projects. We are looking for a suitably qualified individual with a minimum of 6 years Front End development experience. Critical requirements:...
Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Houghton Estate
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Full Stack Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
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