Malnutrition and pneumonia are major contributors to infant mortality
A University of Cape Town (UCT) study has found that malnutrition and pneumonia are major contributors to under-five mortality, with evidence suggesting the gut microbiome plays an important role in developing these conditions. In his PhD thesis in Paediatrics and...
Closing the care gap with satellite connectivity
Looking to overcome the connectivity challenges of remote mining regions, Platinum Health Medical Scheme has implemented low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity at its critical healthcare facilities to improve access to medical care for employees and families in...
Collaboration key for African connectivity
Kathy Gibson reports from AfricaCom – Africa is a land of opportunity, gifted with young people with great passion. Mohamed Madkour, vice-president: ICT strategy and marketing at Huawei, shares that Africa’s development in terms of connectivity has been impressive,...
SA poised on the edge of a widening digital divide
Kathy Gibson reports – Africa is lagging the rest of the world in connectivity and access to digital opportunities – and it’s not going to catch up any time soon unless we fundamentally change the way we provide access, power, and devices. And, while South Africa is...
Digitalisation could help Africa to thrive
Kathy Gibson reports - Africa lags much of the world in connectivity and access to the digital economy – and its people are missing out on opportunities as a result. It’s no secret that the continent is falling behind on its sustainable development goals (SDGs) and is...
Voting for Channelwise Awards closing soon
Voting for the prestigious Channelwise Awards survey will close at midnight on 14 November 2024. The Channelwise Awards give South Africa’s IT reseller partners the opportunity voice their opinion and vote for the vendors and distributors they most enjoy working with....
The astronomical cost of crypto crime
For the past four years, the annual cumulative value of illicit activities in the crypto space - including hacks, frauds, scams, money laundering, and ransomware - has regularly exceeded $1-billion. And this hasn’t changed in 2024. Although the total number of crypto...
The ‘greener side’ of hybrid work models
Businesses that have adopted hybrid working policies have experienced an average drop of 19% in their energy consumption, according to a new survey from Regus parent company IWG. The research, covering more than 500 business leaders and facilities managers, reveals...
Power of ‘aesthetic species’ on social media boosts wildlife conservation
Facebook and Instagram can boost wildlife conservation efforts through public awareness and engagement, according to a new study by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Gabriella Leighton and Dr Laurel Serieys from the Institute for Communities and Wildlife in...
Call for Africa to collaborate on digital development
Kathy Gibson reports - African countries need to collaborate to ensure that the continent’s young population is connected and able to participate in the digital economy. This is the word from John Omo, secretary-general of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU),...
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East Africa data infrastructure ripe and ready to move to the next level
Technology is said to be changing so fast that regulators cannot keep up. However, in East Africa at least, the gap is narrowing as policy-makers and regulators see the economic benefits of keeping regulation up to speed with technology advancements. By John Syekei,...
Why women are slaying in the gaming world
The gaming industry is growing exponentially, and so is the participation of women players. Leading this female-driven revolution are a handful of top women gamers who believe women can change the eSport and gaming world as we know it. Africa's increasing youth...
Huawei celebrates top SA ICT Academy institutions, instructors
Huawei South Africa has held a Huawei ICT Academy Awards Ceremony, celebrating some of the milestones achieved through the Huawei ICT Academy programme and acknowledging top performing academies and instructors in the first half of 2021. The Huawei ICT Academy is a...
Moove raises $23m to democratise vehicle ownership
Moove, an African mobility fintech, has raised $23-million in Series A funding. The round was led by Speedinvest and Left Lane Capital, with participation from DCM, Clocktower Technology Ventures, thelatest.ventures, LocalGlobe, Tekton, FJ Labs, Palm Drive Capital,...
Obsidian taps into IBM’s advanced Cloud Ecosystem
Obsidian Systems, a specialist in Open Source technology and cloud adoption, is well-positioned to leverage its partnership with IBM and the enterprise group’s recently acquired subsidiary Red Hat, to redefine service delivery to the market. Open Source technology has...
What role can tech companies play in education?
The topic of technology in our classrooms is not a new one, but it has of course resurfaced in recent months with the pandemic putting the focus squarely on digital in every arena in our lives. By Thibault Dousson, GM of Lenovo South Africa HolonIQ reports that...
How to avoid a ransomware attack
Ransomware attacks have become a massive problem for almost every industry and every organisation size. By Renee Tarun, deputy chief information security officer and vice-president: information security at Fortinet During the last year, criminals have attacked...
Why most companies get customer experience wrong
Every business knows (or should know) that in order to thrive in today's competitive world, it has to provide a great customer experience. By Brent Haumann, MD of Striata Unfortunately, too many organisations only have a vague idea of what customer experience (CX)...
Six Olympic lessons for working life
The Olympics are the coalescence of excellence across countries and cultures - a showcase of the best doing their best. However, this year is tinged with something different - a world shaken by a pandemic, a fervent longing to see human triumph and athletes without...
SA’s BPO sector surges on the back of global recovery
As world economies drive their Covid recovery plans and reopen markets, South Africa's business process outsourcing (BPO) sector has surged on the back of steps taken by global businesses to mitigate their location and overhead risks by offshoring to the country. With...
Data Engineer – Gauteng Braamfontein
Data EngineerA leading financial services and insurance organization is seeking an experienced Data Engineer with a strong focus on DevOps to join its Data Engineering Department. This role is instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable data...
System Analyst – Remote Remote
Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid working conditionsWork Location: SandtonSchedule: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pmAn innovative FinTech SME Lender on a growth trajectory, powering up the local economy one ambitious business owner at a time are looking for a very smart System...
Test Automation Engineer
Job Summary: The Test Automation Engineer at our client plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and scalability of our software products by building and maintaining robust automated test frameworks. This individual collaborates closely with...
Full Stack Developer – (React & Node.js) (JHB)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a globally acknowledged business consulting firm with expertise in enterprise resource planning, corporate performance management, business intelligence, financial and costing principles, shared services, and employee performance management....
Test Automation Engineer – Western Cape Somerset West
Job Summary: The Test Automation Engineer at our client plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and scalability of our software products by building and maintaining robust automated test frameworks. This individual collaborates closely with...
Full Stack Developer – (React & Node.js) (JHB) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a globally acknowledged business consulting firm with expertise in enterprise resource planning, corporate performance management, business intelligence, financial and costing principles, shared services, and employee performance management....
Test Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre
Design and execute test cases to ensure the quality and functionality of the Financial Intelligence Centre software products. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Gather, analyse and perform detailed test review of system documentation: Business requirements specification and...
Senior .NET Developer
Our Client, is hiring Senior .NET Developers to join their team that focuses on innovative and technology-forward solutions. These are contract roles and successful candidates will deliver services to one of South Africa's established organisations that is a leader in...
Test Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
Design and execute test cases to ensure the quality and functionality of the Financial Intelligence Centre software products. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Gather, analyse and perform detailed test review of system documentation: Business requirements specification and...
Senior .NET Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our Client, is hiring Senior .NET Developers to join their team that focuses on innovative and technology-forward solutions. These are contract roles and successful candidates will deliver services to one of South Africa's established organisations that is a leader in...
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