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...

Multichoice files new takeover regulation notice

While the finalisation of Multichoice’s acquisition by French media company Canal+ is still underway, a new shareholder has started buying up shares in the South African pay-TV operator. Multichoice yesterday afternoon (2 September) received formal notification that...

Google gets to keep Chrome in court ruling

A court battle to break Google up has ended. The search giant is being allowed to retain all of its operations, with the proviso that it share search data with rivals. Because Google is a search leader, and also has its own products like Android and Chrome, the US...

Wearables set for continued growth

Worldwide wearable device shipments are forecast to grow 6,1% year over year in 2024 to 537,9-million units according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. An improving global economy combined with a...

Do you know you’re being tracked …?

Kaspersky's latest analysis of the 25 most prevalent Web tracking services - including Google services, New Relic, and Microsoft - has revealed over 38-billion instances of Web trackers collecting user behaviour data in 2024, with an average of 1-million detections...

Gartner identifies key supply chain planning issues

Composite AI and supply chain data governance are now among the highest impact technology trends for supply chain planning (SCP) leaders, according to Gartner. "SCP leaders are in the process of developing transformation roadmaps that will prioritise delivering on...

Europe has fastest-growing robotics industry in the world

Although the US and China have been in a tech race for decades battling for supremacy in critical areas of technology that will shape the future of the global economy - including artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics -the two countries lose the race with Europe...

Eskom Expo ISF honours top young scientists

An array of prizes from full bursaries to cash, laptops and tablet computers were awarded to top performing innovators at this year’s Eskom Expo International Science Fair. The fair is being held at the Convention Centre at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park from 23 to...

Used smartphone shipments still flourishing

More than 195-million used smartphones - including officially refurbished and used smartphones - were shipped into the market in 2023, an increase of 6,4% compared to 2022. The value of these shipments was $72,9-billion, up 12,4% year over year, according to data from...

Three-quarters of cars shipped with embedded telematics

The number of telematics service subscribers using embedded systems will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14,6% from 239,7-million subscribers at the end of 2023 to 473,8-million subscribers by 2028, according to research from Berg Insight. Shipments of...

Alcohol industry’s significant role in SA’s economy

A new report from The Drinks Federation of South Africa (DF-SA) - The Contribution of the Alcohol Beverage Industry to the Economy of South Africa - highlights the alcohol industry’s significant role in advancing the nation's economic development through tax...

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Dynabook brings 11th Gen Intel Core Processors to key devices

Dynabook Europe has updated three business devices targeted at the business and education market. The Tecra A30-J and Satellite Pro L50-J are updated with the latest 11th Gen Intel Core processors and DDR4 memory, while the Satellite Pro C40-G now features additional...

Channel predictions for 2021

Although 2020 might have been a year that no one could have predicted, shrouded with uncertainty, technology was the one constant. By Doug Woolley, MD of Dell Technologies South Africa Helping businesses become more agile and connected with communities in different...

A new horizon for print and communication service providers

Print and communication service providers specialising in direct mail and transactional applications have come a long way in the last 10 years. By Hennie Kruger, head of commercial print at Canon South Africa To keep pace in our digital world, they have continuously...

Huawei AppGallery broadens market for commercial partners

Through its official app store Huawei AppGallery, Huawei is giving commercial partners the opportunity for exposure to a wider user base when they launch their apps integrated with the various app services Huawei offers. Developing or integrating existing apps with...

Multilateral coalition for African agro-ecology launched

More than 100 European and African actors have signed a charter of commitment to the development of the agro-pastoral sectors in Africa, particularly in the Sahel. The original initiative aims to resize and strengthen agricultural cooperation between Europe and Africa...

How private clubs can join Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA)

Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) is the national federation for Board games, Card games, Esports, and Wargames. MSSA promotes all the different disciplines equally, although each affiliated club may pick-and-choose which discipline it wishes to promote in its club....

Managing retrenchments in tough economic times

The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) received 28 000 retrenchment cases from May to June 2020 during the lockdown. In August it revealed that it had received 190 large-scale retrenchment referrals and 1 307 small-scale retrenchment...

Online learning shines spotlight on compliance

As the South African economy struggles to get back on its feet, battered by slow growth and high unemployment, and compounded by the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic, one area in particular remains of concern to potential foreign investors: compliance in the...

Tracker debuts Tracker CareGuard powered by Aura

A first internationally, Tracker's new service Tracker CareGuard offers rapid mobile emergency response anywhere within South Africa and at any time, provided in partnership with technology platform Aura. The service enables subscribers to request immediate armed...

Growth in online shopping impacts supply chains

The Covid-19 lockdown saw many people either increase their use of online shopping, or use e-commerce for the first time. In effect, this created a new category of shopper: people who previously may have preferred or relied on physical stores to meet their retail...

.Net Core Developer

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a .Net Core Developer to join our financial services client based in Johannesburg for a 12-months contract role.What you will be...

Front End Developer

Our client is looking for a skilled and experienced Native JavaScript Developer to join team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing and designing responsive, complex JavaScript-based UIs using the Lightning framework. Key Requirements BSc...

Intermediate C#.Net Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Hire Resolve's client is seeking an Intermediate Developer who has experience and proficiency withy C# and .Net.Responsibilities:Program in C#Work with Microsoft SQLUtilize JavaScript (experience with Angular, Vue, or React is a plus)Minimum Requirements:Honours...

.Net Core Developer – Gauteng Houghton Estate

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a .Net Core Developer to join our financial services client based in Johannesburg for a 12-months contract role.What you will be...

Front End Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for a skilled and experienced Native JavaScript Developer to join team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing and designing responsive, complex JavaScript-based UIs using the Lightning framework. Key Requirements BSc...

Scrum Master Agile at Neem Digital

Functional Area: Agile Project Management Role:- Scrum Master Seniority: Mid Job Title: Scrum Master - Agile Delivery Location:- Remote Neem isseeking an experienced Scrum Master to support Agile delivery within the Neem Digital stream. This role will foster Agile...

SAP Basis Consultant

Opportunity for a SAP Basis Consultant with 7-10 years experience working in SAP Basis and at least 5 years in a client facing role. You would need:SAP certified Netweaver 7.4 or higher (essential)Advantageous:SAP certified Netweaver 7.xSAP HANA 2.0 Implementation...

Snr Software Developer & Team Lead (EE) (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:TRANSLATE software requirements into concise and robust programming code as your coding expertise and strong leadership are sought to fill the role of a Snr Software Developer & Team Lead, joining the Joburg team of a dynamic Internet Service &...

Scrum Master Agile at Neem Digital – KwaZulu-Natal Durban North

Functional Area: Agile Project Management Role:- Scrum Master Seniority: Mid Job Title: Scrum Master - Agile Delivery Location:- Remote Neem isseeking an experienced Scrum Master to support Agile delivery within the Neem Digital stream. This role will foster Agile...

SAP Basis Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg

Opportunity for a SAP Basis Consultant with 7-10 years experience working in SAP Basis and at least 5 years in a client facing role. You would need:SAP certified Netweaver 7.4 or higher (essential)Advantageous:SAP certified Netweaver 7.xSAP HANA 2.0 Implementation...

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