Mission on to catch and lift a sinking satellite

NASA NASA is attempting to stop a space observatory from dropping to earth. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is NASA’s astrophysics multitool, capable of quickly observing a wide range of cosmic objects in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray light. All...

Steady growth puts digital trade firmly on the map

New experimental estimates show that digital trade is increasing significantly across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2023, underscoring the importance of digital technologies in shaping international trade. Up to now, much of the...

Geopolitics creates inflationary pressures for SA

As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation etc - is already spreading to the global economy with oil-importing economies such as South Africa particularly exposed to...

Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability

South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...

New blood test could make it easier to spot TB in children

In an important breakthrough that could transform how childhood tuberculosis (TB) is diagnosed, scientists have identified a small set of blood proteins that accurately signal TB disease in children, even in the absence of reliable sputum samples. Published in Nature...

Luno debuts tokenised US stocks

Luno has launched international tokenised stocks and ETFs, which will be available for South Africans in early August 2025. Through Luno, South Africans will have easy access to more than 60 of the world's most valuable US-listed companies and indices, without needing...

Carbon capture, storage market set to hit $5,61bn

The global carbon capture and storage market size is expected to reach $5,61-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 7,3% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. This growth is attributed to the presence of favorable government policies...

Webb images show a cold exoplanet 12 light-years away

An international team of astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have directly imaged an exoplanet roughly 12 light-years from Earth. While there were hints that the planet existed, it had not been confirmed until Webb imaged it. The planet is...

E-commerce hubs drive up air pollution

An unexpected side effect of e-commerce is the increase in air pollution - particularly nitrogen oxide - around warehousing hubs. This is among the findings a new study, funded by NASA and published in Nature, that aimed to measure the air pollution associated with...

Cybercriminals are ready for the Olympics. Are you?

Major sporting events like the Olympics attract billions of viewers and are prime opportunities for cybercriminals. Over the past decade, cyberattacks targeting major events have surged, increasing from 212-million documented attacks at the London 2012 Games to...

Africa Data Centres adds 6MW in Cape Town

Africa Data Centres is expanding its CPT1 facility in Cape Town, adding three halls in new areas on the campus that provide another 6MW of IT load. This effectively doubles the data centre's current capacity. The new expansion was implemented with support from the US...

Crowdstrike and Microsoft stocks down but global searches soar

Worldwide searches for "CrowdStrike stock" and "Microsoft stock" have surged 3 054% and 981% respectively over the past week after the global IT crash. However, each corporation's daily stock value dropped on 19 July. This is following an outage that spread globally...

Landmark Climate Change Act welcomed

The Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA) welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa's signing of the Climate Change Bill into law this week. "The signing of the bill is a step in the right direction, as South Africa has established...

Crypto exchange revenues set to plummet

The 2024 crypto hype, driven by increased regulatory clarity, technological advancements, and broader market adoption, has been quite strong, helping global crypto exchange revenues to almost double compared to last year. In 2024, crypto exchanges are expected to...

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SA firm provides communication platform for UK’s NHS

Following local application in the healthcare sector, for Covid-19 patient care among others, a South African health technology company Healthcent (Signapps) has won a prestigious contract with Britain's National Health Services (NHS). In terms of the contract,...

Blue Label startup offers device rentals

With reduced company revenues on account of South Africa's extended lockdown, businesses are focusing on saving costs and rethinking the relationship with their equipment. Leasing, rather than buying, essential hardware offers a quick solution for cash-strapped...

Giving payroll ‘legs’ with a true SaaS solution

Although most organisations view payroll primarily as a way to remain compliant, calculate accurate net pay and pay employees in time, in reality, it goes way beyond these functions. The pace of change today, particularly when it comes to technology, is enabling...

Online scams capitalise on job losses, pandemic disruption

Scammers worldwide have been exploiting people's fears of lost jobs and income during the Covid-19 lockdown, by using phishing mails, fake websites and social media to extract personal information, spread malicious software or defraud unsuspecting victims. By Anna...

CredoLab raises $7m to expand African reach

CredoLab, a developer of bank-grade digital credit scorecards based on smartphone metadata which launched in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya last year, has secured $7-million in its Series-A round funding led by GBG. In addition to GBG, the round saw participation...

Tarsus on Demand launches ISV competition

Disruptive South African tech start-ups have been headlining news for several years. In a move to contribute to the ongoing growth of this entrepreneurial community, Tarsus on Demand is launching a competition for independent software vendors (ISVs). The competition,...

Leviathan Viral Testing Africa adds Biotime antibody tests

Leviathan Viral Testing Africa has added the Biotime range of Covid-19 antibody tests to its portfolio. The company is also the exclusive African distributor of the LifeCase PCR testing solution manufactured by Evotech-Mirai Genomics (EMG). The Biotime range will be...

Massive mobile fraud problem identified in SA

Paris-based anti-fraud firm Evina has determined that one out of every three mobile subscription attempts in South Africa is fraudulent. South African cellular users are very often subscribed to mobile services without their consent, the company says. After Kenya,...

Audi connect due to launch in SA

Audi connect will be introduced into the local market with the imminent arrival of the new Audi A4 which is due in October. The technology brings real-time online connectivity to the driving experience with a host of features linking the car, driver and environment...

Will banking brands disappear in the drive for digital integration?

As the march of technology advances in almost every facet of human life - from online shopping to financial transactions to e-learning - major, traditional brands that were built on their physical and market presence are forced to adjust to potential disruption. By...

Junior Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

BI Consultant (Junior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...

Senior Data Scientist

Seeking a Senior Data Scientist with expertise in data science, advanced analytics, and stakeholder engagement based in Gauteng.. Key Requirements BSc in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or Data Science (Honours/Master's preferred)8+ years'...

Senior Data Analyst, Solutions at DSV – Gauteng Kempton Park

DSV - Global transport and logisticsIn 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our...

SQL Developer at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Junior Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

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