Roman telescope aims to travel 1m miles into space

This month could see the launch a new space telescope that aims to travel 1-million miles and record billions of galaxies. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could launch from the Kennedy Space Station as early as 30 August aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy. The Roman...

Climate change is redrawing the malaria map in Africa

Malaria is the deadliest climate-sensitive infectious disease. Yet, researchers and public health officials have debated how climate change has shaped its spread. A new Nature study by an international team, including the University of Cape Town (UCT), resolved this...

AI is driving more breaches, at an average cost of $6m

One in four malicious breaches were AI-enabled – a 56% increase over last year – and these breaches cost an average of $6-million, roughly $1-million more than the global breach average of $4,99-million. This is among the findings from IBM's 2026 Cost of a Data Breach...

AI automation is having an impact on entry-level hiring

Nearly a quarter (22%) of CHROs report that at least one business leader in their organisation has stopped hiring for entry-level roles due to AI automation, according to Gartner. The 4Q25 Gartner survey of 110 heads of HR also found that 95% of organisations have...

Truecaller adds info about call intent

Truecaller has added a new feature to its caller identity service: it can now tell users not only who is calling, but the intent behind the call. Using artificial intelligence (AI), Truecaller can now provide contextual insights on incoming calls. It also includes...

Paratus launches first private mobile network in Namibia

Pan-African telco Paratus has launched its first private mobile network in Namibia with LTE and 5G technologies – the culmination, it says, of two decades of investment in the country and fighting off the challenges of dominant state-owned competitors. The company...

European companies drag feet on new cybersecurity regulation

Organisations are navigating a landscape of mixed emotions as the Network and Information Security Directive 2022/2555 (NIS2) enforcement date approaches. NIS2, a regulation aimed at strengthening cybersecurity across the EU by expanding the scope and increasing the...

Richard Firth wins 2024 Conscious Companies Award

Richard Firth, chairman and CEO of MIP Holdings, has won the 2024 Conscious Companies Award. Every year Conscious Companies, an organisation dedicated to supporting leaders in reshaping the landscape of business and society to actively create a more sustainable,...

TCS Sustainathon challenges youth

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has launched the third annual South African edition of TCS Sustainathon, a problem-solving competition that challenges the youth to develop innovative ideas to address real-world issues through technology. TCS Sustainathon allows young...

The Hyprop MTN Shift winners are

…The Hyprop MTN Shift Gaming Experience 2024 reached a climax at Canal Walk Shopping Centre, Cape Town, from Wednesday 11 September to Sunday 15 September, with the top players battling for supremacy. With eight qualifiers held across the country in the participating...

Home Affairs adds detail to digitisation plan

Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber has outlined a five-year plan to digitise the department. Schrieber has previously announced his intention make Home Affairs digital-first, with the so-called Home Affairs @ home creating an environment where citizens will be able...

AI helps to conserve endangered African forest elephant

In the Congo Basin, the second-largest rainforest in the world, the African forest elephant population has been in drastic decline for decades. This decline is the result of habitat loss caused by deforestation and climate change, along with rampant poaching. We can...

Tech sector drives up energy demand, stymies sustainability efforts

The carbon footprint and energy consumption of the digital technology sector is growing with global demand for hardware, network services, data storage and emerging technologies, according to a report co-authored by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and...

Intel launches Xeon 6, Gaudi 3 for next-gen AI

Intel has launched Xeon 6 with Performance-cores (P-cores) and Gaudi 3 AI accelerators. “Demand for AI is leading to a massive transformation in the data centre, and the industry is asking for choice in hardware, software and developer tools,” says Justin Hotard,...

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AI trends to look out for in 2021

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is gaining notable momentum across a number of industries. The past year saw rapid digital transformation spurred by Covid-19, with new technologies being adopted almost overnight. Entering 2021, the same upward trajectory can be expected,...

C3M clears the way for cloud control with Corr-Serve

C3M, the San Francisco-based cloud security and cloud compliance vendor, has announced its distribution partnership with South African distributor, Corr-Serve. Paddy Viswanathan, founder and CEO of C3M, comments: “Cloud adoption is at an all-time high and enterprises...

Top IT security threats in 2021

A tipping point for passwords, cloud jacking to emerge as a new risk, and zero trust will be the default position, as cyber risk grows dramatically in 2021. By Anna Collard, senior vice-president: content strategy and evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa Looking to the year...

Check Point Software achieves Canalys ‘Champion’ status

Check Point Software Technologies has been named as a ‘Champion’ in the 2020 Canalys EMEA Channel Leadership Matrix, in recognition of its excellence in channel management, partner support and engagement over the past year. Check Point achieved ‘Champion’ status in...

Human fallibility the weakest link in cyber security

If the South African financial industry, and indeed the public at large, can learn one thing from the 2020 data breach at credit information agency Experian, it should be this: human fallibility is still the weakest link in the fight against cyberattacks. By Yash...

Project management lessons for PoPI

The complexity of implementing a successful Protection of Personal Information (PoPI) Act project requires a diverse team with a strong skillset. Anelda Dillon, from Bizmod Consulting says that the project manager is an integral component of a PoPI project. The...

Bill payment trends to watch in 2021

Of all the technology sectors to have prospered amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the online payment space has emerged as one of the most influential, following the call for social distancing and demand for contactless payment solutions. "In fact, the Global Payments Report...

Did Black Friday 2020 give us a glimpse into the future of retail?

Traditionally, scenes from global Black Friday sales depict packed stores and long lines of shoppers fighting to secure the best deals. But in 2020, the annual shopping holiday looked a little different. By Nick Durrant, CEO of Bluegrass Digital Online shoppers in the...

Intermediate Business Analyst – Hybrid – Gauteng Pretoria

Our client is looking for an Intermediate Business Analyst to be based in Pretoria/SomersetWest for a Hybrid role. The candidate needs experience in SDLC and the following personal qualities: Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.Ability to...

Systems Administrator and SharePoint Specialist (Finance)

An exciting opportunity available within the Retail / FMCG industry for a Systems Administrator and Sharepoint Specialist (Finance). The successful candidate will be responsible to ensure the effective and efficient operation of all financial systems in order to have...

Senior Data Scientist at Datonomy Solutions

Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced Data Scientist with specialized expertise in Generative AI to join our team and help lead the implementation of cutting-edge AI solutions for a large retail customer. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional...

Sr. Java Developers at HRvisory Pvt LTd

Location : Johannesburg [ 3 days in a week from office]Duration : 6 Months renewalNO CSV holder with company nameJob Spec Sr Software Developer with 6 - 8 years experience Java 17 backend + Angular JS + Banking + Payments Preferred Domain knowledge - Banking(Core,...

Senior Data Scientist at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town

Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced Data Scientist with specialized expertise in Generative AI to join our team and help lead the implementation of cutting-edge AI solutions for a large retail customer. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional...

Sr. Java Developers at HRvisory Pvt LTd – Gauteng Sandown

Location : Johannesburg [ 3 days in a week from office]Duration : 6 Months renewalNO CSV holder with company nameJob Spec Sr Software Developer with 6 - 8 years experience Java 17 backend + Angular JS + Banking + Payments Preferred Domain knowledge - Banking(Core,...

Full Stack Developer (Mid-Level) at Datonomy Solutions

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Mid-Level Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team, based in Cape Town.The ideal candidate will have solid experience working within the Microsoft ecosystem, including .NET, C#, Blazor, and SQL Server.You will be responsible...

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