MeerKAT and Webb measure farthest fast radio burst

First discovered in 2007, fast radio bursts are enigmatic, millisecond-long flashes of radio emission from the distant universe. Their origin remains uncertain, particularly since most are seen once and never again. Now, astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space...

Ampath confirms hack, but disputes theft of 80m patient records

Ampath, one of the country’s biggest pathology labs, has confirmed that it has been the victim of a cyberattack, but has issued a statement clarifying the claim by hackers that “80-million patient records” have been stolen. The company says it has contained the...

How will your career withstand the impact of AI?

New research from The TEFL Academy’s South African Career Resilience Report 2026 reveals that 57% of local respondents have questioned whether their chosen career or qualification will still be valuable because of artificial intelligence - while 84% say AI has already...

Cyber resilience the foundation for Africa’s next phase of digital growth

Building strong cyber resilience will be the key to sustaining the current remarkable growth of Africa’s digital economy, according to a new white paper from Mastercard. The report – Africa’s Digital Defence Race - highlights that between 2016 and 2025, mobile money...

Total vehicle sales hit decade-high levels

The South African motor industry continues to defy expectations, posting another month of exceptional growth, according to the latest numbers from naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. Total vehicle sales in October reached 55 956 units – the highest monthly total...

Key talent management trends leaders should prepare for

Ongoing AI integration, coupled with a fragile economy, is causing CHROs to re-evaluate their 2026 talent strategies, according to Gartner. The research group has identified four trends that will shape talent management in 2026: The decline in entry-level roles will...

Cisco deepens AI innovations to transform itself

Cisco – long a leader in the use of AI – has unveiled a wide variety of new and upcoming platform enhancements powered by the technology at its annual WebexOne showcase event to make it clear that the association has deepened, says GlobalData. Gregg Willsky, principal...

AI data centres add new power challenges

Kathy Gibson reports - The sustainable and reliable supply of power is a key concern as rapidly-growing data centres consume more and more electricity. The last 20 years have seen a massive evolution in the data centre, , which has created new challenges for power and...

Saffers spent R214bn on FMCG, durable goods in Q3

South African consumers spent R214-billion on Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Technology & Durable products in the third quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year growth of 4,1%. This is according to new insight from the NIQ Retail Spend Barometer,...

Action needed as African cybercrime escalates

Check Point Software Technologies has released its 2024 African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report, highlighting the mounting cyber threats targeting critical sectors across the continent and emphasising the need for African organisations to strengthen their cyber...

Network security still a priority

While artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the technology landscape, CIOs and IT leaders remain focused on enhancing network security and unifying networking, AI, and security into a single, streamlined platform. This is according to Extreme Networks’...

Board practices, structures inadequate to oversee AI

A massive 80% of non-executive directors (NEDs) believe their current board practices and structures are inadequate to oversee AI effectively, according to a new survey from Gartner. However, 91% of NEDs view AI as an opportunity for shareholder value rather than a...

2024 BCX Digital Innovation Awards winners named

BCX has announced the winners of the 2024 BCX Digital Innovation Awards, recognising South African organisations' digital innovation achievements. The winners were unveiled at the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies Awards this week. 2024 BCX Digital Innovation Award...

Vodacom calls on community to help fight theft, vandalism

As the festive season approaches, Vodacom has noticed an increase in the number of battery theft and vandalism incidents on its base stations. The company is appealing to all stakeholders, from law enforcement to communities, to help in combatting these incidents....

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Preparing your business for the next wave

We are now almost a full year into the worst pandemic of the century, and with cases in South Africa continually on the rise, it is fair to say that Covid-19 is far from over. By Lyndy van den Barselaar, MD of ManpowerGroup SA Many businesses have reopened in some...

Kyocera Document Solutions recognised in Gartner Magic Quadrant

Kyocera Document Solutions Europe announced in the closing days of 2020 that it had been recognised for the first time as a niche player in the latest Gartner Magic Quadrant for Content Services Platforms (CSPs). Published by Gartner, "a Magic Quadrant is a...

SAIPA lauds KPMG decision to end non-audit services to listed clients

The South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) has commended KPMG SA for its announcement that it will no longer offer non-audit-related services to its JSE listed clients. This is according to Shahied Daniels, chief executive at SAIPA, who says: "We...

New chair for King Committee

Following the resignation of Suresh Kana as chair of the King Committee on Corporate Governance, effective from 31 January 2021, the King Committee has announced that Ansie Ramalho will assume the position effective from 16 February 2021. Ramalho is a professional...

Fujitsu scoops Citrix Partner of the Year twice in a row

Fujitsu had been named 'Worldwide Partner of the Year' for a second consecutive year by digital workspace solution provider Citrix. Fujitsu, a Citrix Global System Integrator for many years, was recognized for the many successful joint activities and business deals...

Resilience and continuity guide the CIO strategy in 2021

Following a tumultuous 2020, CIOs are likely to face a tough, albeit slightly more predicable 2021. Fikile Sibiya, CIO of e4 shares her view on the current state of play and what a roadmap for 2021 might entail: "While Covid-19 forced countries and industries into...

How far are we from artificial general intelligence?

While it does not seem likely at current progress, human-level artificial intelligence (AI) by 2025 is not as far-fetched as some may believe and we are already on that journey. By Lionel Bisschoff, CEO and founder of Learning Machines Major enterprises like Google,...

Reduce online security risks

Jono Williams, sales manager at EasyBiz Technologies, explains that while there have been increased instances of cyber attacks as global industries embrace the online shift, there are technologies on the market that reduce the risk of personal information breaches....

SONA – professionalisation of directorship is critical

The Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA) welcomes the President's emphasis in his State of the Nation Address on the need for competent individuals to be appointed in the civil service. The President argued that professional civil servants were vital in...

SA fintech Mama Money grows 500% during the pandemic

Mama Money, a South African money transfer company that makes it easier and cheaper to send money to more than 50 countries using just your phone, saw growth of over 500% in volumes during 2020. It now has more than 1-million users who pay fees as low as 3% for...

Full Stack Developer (React & Java) (Onsite – Cape Town)

ENVIRONMENT:Are you a driven and talented Full Stack Developer ready to grow your career in a fast-paced, global environment? Join a well-established German IT services company with over 25 years of experience in delivering world-class IT solutions. Based in the Cape...

Electron/React Developer (Hybrid)

Our client, a leader in mining technology, delivering advanced analytics and solutions to improve operational efficiency and safety is seeking a highly skilled Electron/React Developer to join their development team in Lonehill, Sandton. The ideal candidate will have...

Azure Devops Engineer

We are looking for a highly skilled Azure DevOps Engineer with 8-10+ years of experience to join our client in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing DevOps solutions for enterprise-scale SaaS applications. This...

Electron/React Developer (Hybrid) – Gauteng Lone Hill

Our client, a leader in mining technology, delivering advanced analytics and solutions to improve operational efficiency and safety is seeking a highly skilled Electron/React Developer to join their development team in Lonehill, Sandton. The ideal candidate will have...

Azure Devops Engineer – Gauteng Sandton

We are looking for a highly skilled Azure DevOps Engineer with 8-10+ years of experience to join our client in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing DevOps solutions for enterprise-scale SaaS applications. This...

Senior Oracle DBA at IT Company

senior oracle DBA Available for a 12 months contractCan do both core and apps DBA tasksIn core - must have RAC and Rman with perf tuning in Apps must have experience in cloning and patch man.Cloud SaaS exp or OCI - will be advantagoes Desired Skills: DBA RAC Rman SaaS...

XR Simulation Developer – (Freelance – 3 month – 12 months)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a pioneering EdTech startup revolutionizing STEM education through cutting-edge technology, is seeking a skilled XR Simulation Developer to lead the immersive development of their AVR Content Development Project. In this role, you'll be...

Test Analyst at QES

My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently looking for a QA Test Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis (12 months) Contract /Woodstock / Retail / Fulltime Onsite / South African Citizen Industry: Supply Chain Job category: QA Test Analyst...

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