Eskom offers opportunities for young scientists
South Africa’s brightest young minds will compete for life-changing prizes that will open doors to future studies and careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and innovation (STEMI) at this year’s Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science...
Human customer service is still alive and well
By 2028, not one of the Fortune 500 companies will have fully eliminated human customer service, according to Gartner. Despite widespread speculation surrounding the replacement of customer service jobs with AI agents, Gartner experts say that a completely agentless...
Gene drives could boost malaria control
A new study explores the impact that mosquitoes modified with the gene drive technology could have on malaria incidence if deployed in West Africa. The Target Malaria UK modelling team at Imperial College London published “The potential of gene drives in malaria...
Trust tops township economy imperatives
South Africa’s township consumers value trust, authenticity and collaboration as key drivers in their buying decisions. That’s according to the 2024 Township Customer Experience (CX) Report from African marketing agency Rogerwilco, in partnership with Field &...
Leonardo supercomputer makes cooling sustainable
Kathy Gibson reports - One of Europe’s biggest supercomputers, Leonardo ranks number 9 on the latest global Top500 list. When the CINECA data centre in Bologna, Italy, went live in 2022, the Leonardo petascale supercomputer was the fourth-largest in the world. The...
Legal, risk, compliance to double tech spend by 2027
Assurance leaders are intrigued by the potential to automate their high-volume, low-value tasks and will double their department’s technology spend by 2027, according to a prediction by Gartner. The legal technology landscape is evolving rapidly, largely due to the...
Chrome divestiture proposal a pivotal moment
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has proposed that Google divest its Chrome web browser to restore competition to the online search market. Murthy Grandhi, company profiles analyst at GlobalData, comments” With Google Chrome accounting for nearly two-thirds of the...
Local etailers square up against global giants
There is little question that Chinese-linked e-commerce platforms have found favour among South African consumers. Marketing Research Foundation's marketing survey group has found that Shein holds a 35% market share in the country’s women’s clothing sector. Meanwhile,...
SA science stars gear up for Mexico expo
Two local young science stars are set to represent South Africa at the ExpoCiencias Nacional 2024 in the city of Villahermosa in Mexico next week. Aman Pati, a Grade 11 learner at Kingfisher High School in Limpopo, and Raees Khan, a Grade 11 learner at Vryburg High...
Interest rate cut could spark cybercrime increase
The recent 0,25% interest rate cut has seen a sense of cautious optimism in the local market. And, with consumer inflation falling to 4,4% in August 2024, its lowest since April 2021, this could spark interest from first-time buyers to enter the property market. While...
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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...
Lenovo adds VMware for resilient edge computing
Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) has announced it will be the first to market with VMware's software solution for the edge running on the resilient ThinkSystem SE350 Edge Servers. The new solution will be delivered directly to customer edge sites with the...
Palindrome creates SA-first smart HIV patient and practitioner care solution
Palindrome Data, a data science implementer that specialises in alternative data and machine learning tools for community development, has created what it believes to be South Africa's first suite of digital and paper-based HIV tools backed by machine learning,...
Sophos adds AWS competency
Sophos has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Level 1 Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) Competency status. Sophos is among the first to be named a Level 1 MSSP Competency program partner. "It has never been more critical for organizations adopting cloud...
Etron gets electric bikes running in SA
Etron’s electric motorbike has became one of South Africa’s first licensed and road registered bikes of its kind. With the initial design extensively tested and certified by the NRCS, the costs of ongoing re-design and re-development of Etron’s performance, range,...
The bold decisions CISOs need to make today
CISOs are entering a golden period of opportunity to take decisive action to shape their security strategy for the future of work. By Kevin Brown MD of BT Security. This is a rare opportunity to drive an agenda that puts security at the heart of every future step. And...
Ransomware attacks can hurt businesses further down the supply chain
Criminal syndicates have put the world on notice, with an increasing number of sophisticated attacks highlighting the need for a robust cybersecurity strategy. By Rick Vanover, senior director product strategy at Veeam The almost daily headline-grabbing attacks are...
Lay-bys enter the digital age
Paying for goods using the lay-by payment method has been part of the South African retail landscape for years. Then local tech start-up Payflex brought this tried and trusted payment method into the digital age, by allowing customers to buy online now and pay later...
Senior QA Tester – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Our client is looking for a skilled Senior QA Tester to join their team! If this sounds like you, apply today! Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)5+ years of experience in...
Senior Java Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Looking for a new exciting role? Then this is for you! Looking for a Senior Software Engineer that is going to guide, advise, inform, mentor team members to enable them to perform the tasks required by their roles to the best of their ability. Key Requirements 7 - 10...
HR Information System Analyst – Gauteng Sandringham
?? We're Hiring: Analyst - Human Resources Information System (HRIS)?? Permanent | Johannesburg-based | National Public Health Institution Are you a detail-driven HR professional with a passion for data accuracy and systems? One of South Africa's leading national...
Senior SAP ABAP Developer
One of our clients is seeking an experienced Senior SAP ABAP Developer. Looking for someone proficient in SAP ABAP programming and strong understanding of SAP modules and architecture. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree or similar in Computer Science, Engineering, or...
Automation and DevOps Engineer (Centurion)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading provider of Electronic Systems seeks the technical expertise of an Automation and DevOps Engineer who can understand complex systems and break down requirements into manageable components. The ideal candidate for this role will have the strategic...
ERP Consultant (Financial)
POSITION Financial Consultant My client is a consulting firm that is based in Centurion. They mainly design, implement and support ERP software for their clients.They currently have a need for somebody with a degree (BCom Financial or Accounting) or a qualified...
Senior SAP ABAP Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
One of our clients is seeking an experienced Senior SAP ABAP Developer. Looking for someone proficient in SAP ABAP programming and strong understanding of SAP modules and architecture. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree or similar in Computer Science, Engineering, or...
Automation and DevOps Engineer (Centurion) – Gauteng Centurion
ENVIRONMENT:A leading provider of Electronic Systems seeks the technical expertise of an Automation and DevOps Engineer who can understand complex systems and break down requirements into manageable components. The ideal candidate for this role will have the strategic...
ERP Consultant (Financial) – Gauteng Centurion
POSITION Financial Consultant My client is a consulting firm that is based in Centurion. They mainly design, implement and support ERP software for their clients.They currently have a need for somebody with a degree (BCom Financial or Accounting) or a qualified...
Senior Systems Engineer
We are seeking a talented Senior Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader, driving the architecture, deployments, and evolution of our enterprise systems. This is a hands-on role where you'll blend...
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