Diverse and flexible skills needed in renewable energy sector
A new research report from the University of Cape Town’s Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (SALDRU) – Renewable Energy Skills Mapping and Labour Market Analysis in the Western Cape - offers a comprehensive analysis of the renewable energy skills...
TIA and Sedfa accelerating SA’s startup and SME ecosystem
The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (Sedfa) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) looking to create a more integrated and supportive environment for innovators and Micro, Small, and Medium...
Half of industrial companies suffer monthly network problems
One in three industrial companies encounter regular network problems - with 45% of businesses experiencing them a few times a month - while only 12% of respondents state they face such challenges once a year or less, according to a new Kaspersky report. The report,...
Monthly new app releases in Google Play Store plunges
Google's tighter regulating policies have significantly reduced the number of available apps in its Play Store since 2022 - pushing the number of new app releases to the lowest point in years, according to new data from Stocklytics.com, which adds the average monthly...
Medical usage drives strong growth in 3D printing plastics
The global 3D printing plastics market is expected to reach $4,39-billion by 2030 – with a CAGR of 24,2% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is projected to witness substantial growth due to rising demand from various...
Environmental protections account for 10% of fish on coral reefs
New research from the University of Sydney, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and partners shows that international conservation efforts account for approximately 10% of fish on coral reefs. The global study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of...
SA’s carbon intensity worsened in 2023
Globally, we find ourselves at the threshold of irreversible climate change. Global warming - once a distant theory - has been an immediate and growing threat for some time, driven largely by greenhouse gas emissions as a result of energy consumption and industrial...
AI drives mainframe innovation
Mainframe computers are already playing a pivotal role in supporting AI innovation, hybrid cloud strategies, and the acceleration of digital transformation, according to a new survey from the IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV), which adds that, with unmatched...
Nobel Prize in Chemistry goes to work on proteins and AI
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024 to David Baker (half the prize) for work on computational protein design, and to Demis Hassabis and John M Jumper (sharing the other half) for protein structure prediction. Baker is...
Voting open for Channelwise Awards
It’s that time of year again, when South Africa’s IT reseller partners get to voice their opinion and vote for the vendors and distributors they most enjoy working with. Voting is now officially open for this year’s prestigious Channelwise Awards right here. “As we do...
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Youth development programme for supply chain skills
A youth development programme has been launched by SAPICS, the professional body for supply chain management, that aims to address youth unemployment in South Africa, the skills deficit in the supply chain field, and to ensure that young professionals are...
Accountancy a critical skill for SA
The Department of Home Affairs recently ended public commentary on the draft national Critical Skills List, which includes several common accountancy roles. "Due to a shortage of accountants, organisations are forced to source and recruit foreign nationals to fill the...
Syspro named a Momentum Grid leader in G2 report
Syspro has been included in G2's Spring 2021 Momentum Grid Report for ERP systems. The report provides a comparison of ERP vendors based on a software buyer composite score of five main criteria: employee growth, revenue growth, social growth, web growth, and...
Uber partners with Moove to help drivers buy cars
After successful launches in Nigeria and Ghana, Uber has extended its partnership with flexible car ownership company Moove, giving Uber Go drivers access to compact and cost-efficient vehicle choices, at an affordable rate. Uber rolled out Uber Go across South...
TWIMS receives multi-million rand investment
The advancement of manufacturing in South Africa and on the continent has received a significant boost from four of South Africa's leading manufacturers. Listed groups Illovo Africa, Metair, TFG and vehicle manufacturer, Toyota SA Motors (TSAM), together pledged an...
Yeastar chooses Huge Distribution as an official distributor in SA
SME PBX Systems and Unified Communications applications supplier Yeastar has appointed Huge Distribution as an official distributor in South Africa. Huge Distribution is part of the listed Huge Group of Companies and specialises in the distribution of a wide range of...
Datacentrix renews Trend Micro Platinum partner status
Datacentrix has once again secured the level of Platinum Partner with global leader in cybersecurity solutions Trend Micro. The company was the second local organisation to reach Platinum status initially in 2018. Rudie Raath, chief security officer at Datacentrix,...
Work from Anywhere Tech Talk Series – 4
Even before the exceptional circumstances of 2020 the adoption of Hybrid Cloud has been systematically growing and gaining traction. However, fuelled by the global pandemic, cloud computing has been pushed to the front of decision maker’s minds. Episode 4: Hybrid...
Here’s how financial services companies can benefit from eSignatures
The events over the past year or so, have forced financial services companies to rapidly adapt and evolve the way they interact with customers. By Brent Haumann, MD of Striata Africa Without being able to offer any kind of in-person experience (and people unwilling to...
E-commerce and fintech boom to benefit SA consumers
The acceleration of ecommerce as the global Covid-19 pandemic revolutionises buying trends is giving rise to exciting new developments in the financial technology industry. According to research by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD),...
IT Support and Security Engineer L3
IT Support and Security Engineer L3 Join a High-Growth Australian MSP Remote Role (Darwin Hours) IT Support & Network Engineering | Market Related | Remote (South Africa, AU Hours) About Our Client Our client is a fast-growing Australian IT Managed Services...
Solutions Architect (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, headquartered in the USA, offers a great work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at a company with amazing perks and...
Junior IT Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...
Data Scientist at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...
Back-End 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...
Data Architect 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...
API 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...
Data Analyst at Find the Gap – Western Cape Kleinbron Estate
Are you passionate about transforming data into actionable insights and want to develop your analytical skills in a supportive, fast-paced environment? We're looking for a technically minded individual to grow with us in a dynamic role that bridges data analysis,...
Senior Systems Analyst – Gauteng Sandton
The Senior Systems Analyst is responsible for converting large-scale business initiatives into world-class IT solutions. This role focuses on complex projects or programmes that may span across teams or business units, and may also involve smaller initiatives as...
Strategic Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Business Analyst serves as a vital link between stakeholders, project teams, and technology vendors, ensuring the successful drafting, preparation, and execution of but not limited to Business Requirements Documents (BRS) and Request for Proposals (RFPs) related...
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