Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

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...

UCT breakthrough transforms brain injury treatment

Research by University of Cape Town’s (UCT) paediatric neurosurgeon Professor Anthony Figaji – who has been awarded the Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship – has the potential to transform the global understanding and treatment of brain injury. Professor Figaji was awarded...

Edge data centre market to reach $109,91bn

The global edge data centre market size is estimated to reach $109,91-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 28,9% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Increasing adoption of Internet of things across various end-use industries, the...

AI tackles real-world issues, sparks inspiration

Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) looms large in Google's product strategy. And it's no longer a future technology, but something that is being delivered right now. That's the word from Yvette Baez, director of business strategies at Google, who...

Google leads the pack when it comes to LLMs

The generative AI (GenAI) market has seen explosive growth over the past 18 months, making the evaluation of large language models (LLMs) essential for enterprises - and against this backdrop, Google has emerged as the leader among the top LLM providers. This is...

FNB quickest in customer complaint resolution

The Ombudsman for Banking Services' annual report for 2023, has named FNB as the bank with the quickest turnaround time to close complaints. According to the report, FNB has a low percentage of referrals convert into formal complaints, indicating that the bank...

Vodacom earmarks R500m to expand connectivity in the Eastern Cape

Driving digital inclusion, Vodacom Eastern Cape will spend R500-million this financial year on modernising its network, energy projects, and accelerating broadband coverage across the region - particularly in townships and deep rural areas of the province. The bulk of...

Telcos targeting ‘attractive’ SMB market

Telecoms service providers globally are upping their game to capture market share, grow revenue, and increase profitability by growing business in the small- and medium-sized business (SMB) market, according to new research from GlobalData. "Given the historical fact...

SA’s first solar façade skyscraper is generating power

Energy Partners, in collaboration with Fairvest, has completed the Metalbox skyscraper solar project in Auckland Park, Johannesburg, featuring building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) that generate up to 300MWh annually, making it South Africa's first solar facade...

Intel AI pioneers 8K OTT broadcast at Paris Olympics

Watching live Olympic sport from the comfort of your home in 8K video resolution - the highest broadcast-grade viewing quality - would, before today, have been something of a pipe dream. At the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Intel will demonstrate how this vision is...

Hybrid working can help bridge the gender gap

Research shows that women are more likely to return to full-time work when empowered to go hybrid, and that this work model can level out workplace opportunities. In August, a study by Public First found that hybrid working has encouraged many professionally educated...

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Virtual learning for Rugby Africa

Rugby Africa has launched a series of virtual learning opportunities as part of a reset and readiness strategy for when rugby activities are safe and ready to resume. The webinar series started off to bridge the physical face-to-face training and education program...

Shifting consumer habits demand fresh focus on fighting fraud

Nearly every part of daily life has changed as the world continues to fight back against Covid-19. Bevan Smith, head of risk at Visa Sub-Saharan Africa Most observers agree that the increased focus on digital commerce by consumers and merchants will likely remain even...

The future of payments in Africa

By 2050 the population of Africa is expected to grow to 2 billion, while the rest of the world experiences flat or declining population curves. By Murray Gardiner, MD of Bluecode Africa Globally, about 1,7-billion adults (31% of adults) remain unbanked -- without an...

Old Mutual Insurance debuts UBI, a bot that rewards good driving

The Covid-19 lockdown has rapidly accelerated the relevance of user-based insurance. This is highlighting the creation of a bot called UBI, that could save Old Mutual Insure policyholders up to 30% on their motor vehicle premiums each month. UBI will allow...

Roboteur takes the tedium out of repetitive tasks

As computers become smarter they are going to take over many of the mundane tasks now performed by people. Robotic process automation (RPA) will do many jobs better and quicker than their human counterparts, releasing people to do the creative and innovative things...

New president and group CEO for MTN

MTN Group has announced that its current group chief financial officer Ralph Mupita has been appointed as the new group president and CEO from 1 September 2020. The current group CEO, Rob Shuter, will step down from his executive responsibilities on 31 August 2020 and...

Millions in unclaimed dividends in Vodacom’s BEE scheme

YeboYethu, the Vodacom group's black economic empowerment (BEE) scheme is sitting with more than R73-million in its bank accounts in unclaimed dividends belonging to over 12 000 shareholders. The administrators of the scheme have been unable to pay over the dividends...

What to know before jumping into solar

With electricity price hikes on the cards and load reduction being implemented, more people are thinking about gaining independence from the national grid with alternative energy sources, like solar, to power their lives. Switching to solar makes sense if applied for...

POPIA: what employers need to know

The Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which came into force on 1 July 2020 places several obligations on employers in terms of managing employees personal information; it also gives certain rights to privacy to employees. By Kirsten Eiser,...

Guide to a sound and secure data management strategy

There's no honour amongst thieves; an adage that couldn't be truer in current times where unscrupulous cybercriminals target vulnerable organisations that are scrambling to find some form of operational normalcy amidst pandemic related protocols and regulations. By...

Senior Backend Developer (Python, SQL, NoSQL)

ENVIRONMENT:LEAD the development of scalable, high-performance analytics services tailored for a Procurement Marketplace as the next Senior Backend Developer sought by a cutting-edge Finance Platform. You'll be at the heart of data-driven decision-making processes,...

Data Scientist

SAP SAC Consultant (SAC Planning & SAC Analytics and Reporting)Technical Skills: Proficiency in SAP Analy cs Cloud (SAC) Planning and Analytics modules.Hands-on experience with SAC data modeling, scripting (Advanced Formula), and planning functions.Expertise in...

Graduate – Information Technology at PnP – Western Cape Cape Town

IntroductionGraduate 2025 - Launch Your Career With Us!Kickstart your IT career at one of South Africa's most iconic retailers! At Pick n Pay we are on the lookout for graduates with a passion for technology and innovation. Join us to work on impactful digital...

Data Scientist – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

SAP SAC Consultant (SAC Planning & SAC Analytics and Reporting)Technical Skills: Proficiency in SAP Analy cs Cloud (SAC) Planning and Analytics modules.Hands-on experience with SAC data modeling, scripting (Advanced Formula), and planning functions.Expertise in...

Junior Support Engineer

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Senior Full Stack Developer (React, Node.js, PostgreSQL)

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding expertise of a Senior Full Stack Developer by a dynamic Finance Platform where you will take the lead in building and scaling its Procurement Marketplace. You will focus on both Backend and Frontend systems that support critical workflows for...

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?? We're Hiring: Business Analyst | Elandsfontein (Germiston)?? Location: Elandsfontein?? Reporting To: Head of Architecture and DevelopmentWe are seeking a talented Business Analyst to join our team in the Information Technology sector. As a Business Analyst, you...

Junior Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

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