Seabirds show sea plastics are close to 1980s levels
A new study by researchers at the University of Cape Town’s FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology shows that the amount of plastic in petrels breeding at Inaccessible Island in the central South Atlantic Ocean has remained constant since the 1980s. The findings...
FNB to sponsor App of the Year
FNB has officially taken over as headline sponsor of the App of the Year ecosystem, the largest app development and tech challenge of its kind in the African continent. FNB App of the Year recognises and celebrates local-game changers while championing app development...
TechNvst looks to transform Africa’s AI landscape
South African innovation commercialisation firm, TechNvst, is collaborating with Microsoft through the African Transformation Office (ATO) to launch the TechNvst AI Startups Uhuru Program. It says this new initiative is set to transform the landscape for AI-focused...
Africa risks poverty, economic hardship in climate change fight
Organisations ranging from the World Bank to the European Investment Bank (EIB) have dropped support for African fossil fuel production in hopes of encouraging a transition from oil, gas and coal to sustainable energy sources like wind and solar power. By NJ Ayuk,...
The importance of health and safety in construction
In South Africa, more than 5 900 accidents in the construction industry were reported for 2023. Of these, 32 3% were ‘struck by’ accidents (produced by forcible contact or impact between the injured person and an object or piece of equipment) signifying the importance...
Protecting underground infrastructure against environmental issues
South Africa’s mining industry is no stranger to extreme weather and other natural challenges. From the impacts of intense heat underground to the unpredictable onslaught of severe storms and floods, these environmental factors pose significant risks to mining...
Software key to improved disaster management
Over the past few months, South Africa has experienced numerous disasters, both manmade and natural. From the George building collapse in May to the floods that have wreaked havoc in the Western Cape for the second year in a row, and the wildfires that engulfed...
The need for cloud skills in SA’s changing business landsape
As more and more SA businesses utilise cloud computing infrastructure and services, the pressure mounts to source and retain the skills and talent necessary to support that infrastructure. By David Browne, head: GTM at Seacom South Africa Over the last two years, the...
Renewables key to keeping SA’s data centres lit
Let's face it: South Africa's power grid isn't winning any awards for reliability, writes Mandy Hattingh, senior associate at NSDV. Our data centres are feeling the heat - and not in a good way. These digital powerhouses not only keep our online world spinning but are...
Are you handling the mobile device risk effectively?
Since the pandemic, companies have become a lot more open to individuals using their personal devices for business purposes. By Nemanja Krstić, operations manager: managed security services at Galix However, this introduces an additional layer of complexity and risk...
Open payments could transform financial inclusion
South Africa has set itself apart with a mature financial system and a strong regulatory framework. Despite this, financial inclusion remains a pressing challenge. While insights show steady growth in the number of individual bank accounts, monthly transactions from...
Technical Head (Monitoring, Evaluation and Strategic Information – Wits RHI) – Free State Bloemfontein
Main purpose of the job:To support and monitor the implementation of a USAID funded Programme in the Free StateTo lead the formulation of the monitoring, evaluation, and reporting strategy in line with the donor and organizational objectives and to coordinate...