Illicit cigarettes starve SA’s fiscus of billions
South Africa was once hailed as a leader in tobacco control. From 1994 to 2009, sharp increases in excise taxes, combined with measures such as advertising bans and smoke-free legislation, reduced smoking rates, improved public health, and delivered strong revenue...
NASA analysis shows Sun’s activity ramping up
The Sun has become increasingly active since 2008, a new NASA study shows. Solar activity is known to fluctuate in cycles of 11 years, but there are longer-term variations that can last decades. Case in point: Since the 1980s, the amount of solar activity had been...
Lack of skills hinders pharma transformation
The rapid pace of technological advancement has outstripped the ability of traditional training programs to keep up, creating a significant skills gap. Without the necessary expertise, companies may struggle to integrate new systems, leading to stalled initiatives....
Cisco deepens AI innovations to transform itself
Cisco – long a leader in the use of AI – has unveiled a wide variety of new and upcoming platform enhancements powered by the technology at its annual WebexOne showcase event to make it clear that the association has deepened, says GlobalData. Gregg Willsky, principal...
AI data centres add new power challenges
Kathy Gibson reports - The sustainable and reliable supply of power is a key concern as rapidly-growing data centres consume more and more electricity. The last 20 years have seen a massive evolution in the data centre, , which has created new challenges for power and...
Saffers spent R214bn on FMCG, durable goods in Q3
South African consumers spent R214-billion on Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Technology & Durable products in the third quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year growth of 4,1%. This is according to new insight from the NIQ Retail Spend Barometer,...
Action needed as African cybercrime escalates
Check Point Software Technologies has released its 2024 African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report, highlighting the mounting cyber threats targeting critical sectors across the continent and emphasising the need for African organisations to strengthen their cyber...
Network security still a priority
While artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the technology landscape, CIOs and IT leaders remain focused on enhancing network security and unifying networking, AI, and security into a single, streamlined platform. This is according to Extreme Networks’...
Board practices, structures inadequate to oversee AI
A massive 80% of non-executive directors (NEDs) believe their current board practices and structures are inadequate to oversee AI effectively, according to a new survey from Gartner. However, 91% of NEDs view AI as an opportunity for shareholder value rather than a...
2024 BCX Digital Innovation Awards winners named
BCX has announced the winners of the 2024 BCX Digital Innovation Awards, recognising South African organisations' digital innovation achievements. The winners were unveiled at the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies Awards this week. 2024 BCX Digital Innovation Award...
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Fujitsu Server Primergy certified for Windows Server 2022
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Zip to acquire SA’s Payflex
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Pinnacle signs up Huawei Consumer Business Group
Pinnacle will distribute the full Huawei Consumer Business Group product stack to the commercial market, effective 1 September. "Pinnacle is already such a strong partner within the Huawei Enterprise and Cloud space that it was only natural for us to evolve our...
iiDENTIFii achieves Microsoft global Co-Sell status
iiDENTIFii has attained Microsoft co-sell Partner status with its biometric digital authentication and automated onboarding solution hosted in Microsoft Azure. The global status is a significant achievement for a South African-based digital identity verification...
Core Group gets exclusive SA distribution of iRobot
Core Group has announced that iRobot's line of consumer robots is now available in South Africa. The iRobot range of robots has been made available in the country through an exclusive distribution agreement with Core Group, which represents Apple, Nintendo and Fitbit....
Communications key to protecting assets
The recent unrest which cost businesses tens of millions across KwaZulu Natal and Gauteng recently brought home a number of key lessons: the unexpected can happen - quickly - and physical security barriers are not always enough to protect lives and assets. This is...
Key trends shaping data management
Digital transformation and the increase in remote working means that businesses are faced with unparalleled levels of data being generated daily. By Dr Chris Cooper, director and GM of the Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group MEA Businesses not only have to manage...
Electron/React Developer (Hybrid)
Our client, a leader in mining technology, delivering advanced analytics and solutions to improve operational efficiency and safety is seeking a highly skilled Electron/React Developer to join their development team in Lonehill, Sandton. The ideal candidate will have...
Azure Devops Engineer
We are looking for a highly skilled Azure DevOps Engineer with 8-10+ years of experience to join our client in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing DevOps solutions for enterprise-scale SaaS applications. This...
Full Stack Developer (React & Java) (Onsite – Cape Town) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Are you a driven and talented Full Stack Developer ready to grow your career in a fast-paced, global environment? Join a well-established German IT services company with over 25 years of experience in delivering world-class IT solutions. Based in the Cape...
Electron/React Developer (Hybrid) – Gauteng Lone Hill
Our client, a leader in mining technology, delivering advanced analytics and solutions to improve operational efficiency and safety is seeking a highly skilled Electron/React Developer to join their development team in Lonehill, Sandton. The ideal candidate will have...
Azure Devops Engineer – Gauteng Sandton
We are looking for a highly skilled Azure DevOps Engineer with 8-10+ years of experience to join our client in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing DevOps solutions for enterprise-scale SaaS applications. This...
Senior Oracle DBA at IT Company
senior oracle DBA Available for a 12 months contractCan do both core and apps DBA tasksIn core - must have RAC and Rman with perf tuning in Apps must have experience in cloning and patch man.Cloud SaaS exp or OCI - will be advantagoes Desired Skills: DBA RAC Rman SaaS...
XR Simulation Developer – (Freelance – 3 month – 12 months)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a pioneering EdTech startup revolutionizing STEM education through cutting-edge technology, is seeking a skilled XR Simulation Developer to lead the immersive development of their AVR Content Development Project. In this role, you'll be...
Test Analyst at QES
My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently looking for a QA Test Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis (12 months) Contract /Woodstock / Retail / Fulltime Onsite / South African Citizen Industry: Supply Chain Job category: QA Test Analyst...
Senior Oracle DBA at IT Company – Gauteng Midrand
senior oracle DBA Available for a 12 months contractCan do both core and apps DBA tasksIn core - must have RAC and Rman with perf tuning in Apps must have experience in cloning and patch man.Cloud SaaS exp or OCI - will be advantagoes Desired Skills: DBA RAC Rman SaaS...
XR Simulation Developer – (Freelance – 3 month – 12 months) – Western Cape Cape Town
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