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...

Nvidia’s $5trn climb exposes AI boom’s reality gap

Nvidia’s market value closing in on $5-trillion has become the defining symbol of artificial intelligence’s rise — and, according to deVere Group CEO Nigel Green, a striking reminder that markets are racing far ahead of the profit reality. “AI is transforming the...

Key work changes in the AI era

To capture value from AI, CHROs must help their organisations successfully evolve work itself - not just the workforce - according to business and technology insights company Gartner. A July 2025 Gartner survey of 1 973 managers found that business units that redesign...

Modest rebound for the BETI in October

The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), which measures the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica at seasonally adjusted real prices, showed a steady recovery in October 2024 following September’s weaker performance. The...

Fibre key to ubiquitous broadband rollout in Africa

Kathy Gibson reports from AfricaCom - Globally, fibre has begun to dominate fixed broadband connectivity, and continues to expand. This is the word from Dobek Pater, ICT analyst at Africa Analysis, speaking at the Africa Broadband Forum on the sidelines of AfricaCom...

Teraco in world first with 120MW solar power plant

In a world first for a data centre operator, Teraco has started construction of its 120MW utility-scale solar PV power plant in the Free State, creating its own sustainable energy source. The plant is expected to come online in late 2026. “Driving renewable energy...

Delving into the stresses and challenges of entrepreneurs

A new report from venture capitalist firm, Flourish Ventures, provides a unique glimpse into the passions, motivations, challenges, and coping mechanisms of early-stage entrepreneurs across 13 African countries. Surveying more than 160 startup founders – Passion and...

Infostealers surge as cybercriminals get more innovative

There is a concerning trend in the cybersecurity landscape: the rise of Infostealers and the sophistication of attack methods employed by cybercriminals, according to Check Point’s Global Threat Index for October. The Index continues to highlight African countries'...

Kaspersky uncovers new stealthy ransomware

Kaspersky’s Global Emergency Response Team has identified a previously unseen ransomware strain in active use - deployed in an attack following the theft of employee credentials. The ransomware, dubbed “Ymir”, employs advanced stealth and encryption methods. It also...

Africa prepares for 5.5G

Kathy Gibson reports from AfricaCom – While much of Africa is battling to connect with 5G technology, 5.5G is already on the horizon. The digital and intelligent future is here, with technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) key to driving it forward. But...

Google invests in local startups

Google has unveiled the 2024 cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Black Founders programme with each of them set to receive up to R1-million in non-dilutive funding, as well as up to R3,6-million in Google Cloud credits. “We are acutely aware of the...

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Cloud: cluttered, confusing and in need of compliance

Choosing cloud is no longer an option - it's an inevitability if your business wants to participate in the modern economy, writes Zaheer Ebrahim, presales engineer at Trend Micro South Africa. Cloud adoption isn't a "nice to have", a strategy for the future, or even...

Security startup SEON raises R55m, invests in SA

German security startup SEON has raised R55-million (€3-million) in funding from private investors and through a German government-funded venture capital fund. According to Finn Plotz, co-founder and MD of SEON, the funds will be utilised for advanced software...

Leverage the power of location-based intelligence

As much as digital transformation involves the use of technology, it is not purely about technology. By Gary Allemann, MD of Masterdata Management It is about driving improved customer experiences and enhancing operational capabilities. What this requires, more than...

Subscription economy is changing the world of CX

The impacts of Covid-19 won't be temporary. Customer experience (CX) as we know it is coming to an end. But luckily, we can all learn from the changes to come. By Charlotte Adelgaard, vice-president: CX western Europe Oracle Over the next year, we will shift further...

Epson debuts SureColor SC-T3100M and SC-T5100M

Epson has launched the SureColor SC-T3100M and SC-T5100M 3-in-1 printers. Compact, reliable and affordable, the 24-inch SC-T3100M and 36-inch SC-T5100M plotters do not compromise on capability. The series is ideal for technical drawing, plotting CAD, GIS maps and...

Goodbye lock-in; hello subscription

We have finally come to the crossroads where lock-in has been presented as the evil it is. By Rowen Grierson, regional sales director: sub-Saharan Africa at Nutanix. Over the last 10 months, organisations around the world were faced with an immediate and sudden need...

Future-proof and risk-proof your manufacturing business

A global survey conducted by Syspro to better understand how manufacturers and distributors handled the operational shifts brought on by Covid-19 revealed that 60% of manufacturers and distributors were impacted by supply chain disruptions. By Kevin Dherman, chief...

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...

Senior Project Manager at The Foschini Group

Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage a multi-year, multi-workstream programme focused on expanding TFG's QR and local manufacturing capabilities. Work cross-functionally with key internal and external stakeholders to drive...

Systems Developer Analyst – Gauteng Centurion

Systems Developer AnalystOur client is seeking a skilled and versatile System Developer/Analyst to join their IT team. This role is ideal for a developer who enjoys solving business challenges through custom applications, system integrations, and enterprise reporting....

ServiceNow Technical Architect at Parvana Recruitment

What you will be doing:Define, design, and deliver scalable ServiceNow solutions (ITSM Pro, ITOM [Discovery], HRSD, APM, SPM) for organizational and client needs.Collaborate to gather requirements and translate them into ServiceNow solutions.Establish and enforce...

Cyber Security Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cyber Security Analyst to join our dynamic security team. You'll play a critical role in protecting enterprise systems by monitoring, analysing, and responding to real-time cyber threats.Security Monitoring & Incident...

AI & Data Solutions Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you a visionary architect who thrives at the intersection of AI innovation, cloud engineering, and enterprise data?We're seeking a highly skilled AI & Data Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of cutting-edge GenAI and machine learning...

Senior Java Developer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer to join our development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend systems and intuitive front-end interfaces. This role requires deep...

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