2025 ozone hole ranks as 5th-smallest since 1992

While continental in scale, the ozone hole over the Antarctic was small in 2025 compared to previous years and remains on track to recover later this century, NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported. The hole this year was the...

Biology model IDs more than 1m species, and counting

Tanya Berger-Wolf’s first computational biology project started as a bet with a colleague: that she could build an AI model capable of identifying individual zebras faster than a zoologist. She won. Now, the director of the Translational Data Analytics Institute and a...

US B20 commits to building on this year’s resolutions

Kathy Gibson reports - As the US takes over chairmanship of the G20 in 2026, the US business community has committed to continue working with and advancing the resolutions of the B20 South Africa. Suzanne Clark, president and CEO of the US Chamber of Commerce, who...

SA’s business liquidations skyrocket

South Africa’s corporate sector is under siege with the latest report from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) revealing that 145 businesses were liquidated in September - pushing the 2025 year-to-date total to 1 180 closures. This marks a 23,9% spike compared to...

Fraud prevention APIs taking off, but diversification is needed

Operator revenue from authentication and fraud prevention network APIs will grow from $252-million in 2025 to $4,9-billion in 2030, according to a new study by Juniper Research. “Fraud prevention APIs provide the greatest opportunity in the short term; accounting for...

Mobile network breakthrough could enable remote surgery

A new development in affordable, open-source mobile networks which enables near-real-time control of robotic arms could help doctors work on patients in remote locations in the years to come. Researchers from the University of Glasgow’s James Watt School of...

AI both endangers and protects identities

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a double-edged sword. This is the conclusion from a new Cisco DUO report “2025 State of Identity Security,” which surveyed 650 IT and security managers across Europe and North Africa. According to 44% of executives polled, AI-based...

Identity is not a privilege – it’s a right

Ideco calls on South African businesses to treat digital identity as a human right, not just a compliance checkbox. As the world marked International Identity Day yesterday (16 September 2025) under the theme ‘My Identity. My Umbrella’, Ideco warned that millions of...

Education makes ransomware progress, but IT teams pay personal price

The education sector is making measurable progress in defending against ransomware with fewer ransom payments, dramatically reduced costs, and faster recovery rates, according to the fifth annual Sophos State of Ransomware in Education report. Yet, these gains are...

DevOps bottlenecks, burnout and the rising role of AI

While DevOps was designed to accelerate software delivery, it often slows teams down. Manual processes, tool sprawl, and compliance overhead are creating drag on innovation - and fueling rising levels of engineer burnout, according to DuploCloud’s inaugural AI +...

SA can embrace digital currency to drive tourism

As South Africa continues to accelerate its efforts to revive and grow its tourism sector a new frontier is emerging - crypto tourism. With digital currencies increasingly adopted across the globe, South Africa has a unique opportunity to position itself as a leading...

CIT networks – an intricate underworld web

It’s easy to mistake the chaos of a cash-in-transit (CIT) heist for disorder. The screech of tyres, the gunfire, the explosions - it all suggests recklessness. However, if you ask University of Cape Town (UCT) PhD graduate Annie Kok, behind the smoke and twisted metal...

SSE and ADC surge sees network security buoyant

Global network security revenue reached $6,4-billion in 2Q 2025 - growing 8% YoY – according to new research from Dell’Oro Group. Growth has been driven by double-digit gains in Security Service Edge (SSE) and Application Delivery Controllers (ADC), as enterprises...

Mustek expects higher earnings

Mustek has issued a trading statement for the year ended 30 June 2025. The group is alerting shareholders that earnings per share are likely to be higher than in the comparative period last year, at between 67,13 cents and 73,84 cents, compared to 67,13 cents in June...

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Decoding Parkinson’s with AI and the cloud

When the British surgeon James Parkinson first described “shaking palsy” in 1817, he did so by looking at the way patients’ bodies moved. Two centuries on, most specialists seeking to diagnose Parkinson’s Disease still do the same. They rely on physical symptoms to...

Growing data centre industry paves the way for AI-powered enterprises

Data centre infrastructure in South Africa has enjoyed a significant boost thanks to continued investments by hyperscalers and the increasing need for AI-ready infrastructure. By Johan Robinson, EMEA AI platform leader at Red Hat Case in point, Microsoft plans to...

Millennials and Gen Zs are redefining financial literacy

Financial literacy is undergoing a radical transformation, driven by Millennials (age 29-44) and Gen Zs (age 13-28), who are rewriting the norms of money management. Unlike previous generations, which relied on financial advisers, banks and formal education, younger...

SA security teams could face a ticking time bomb

Legacy technology has long been the backbone of many organisations in South Africa. However, it also serves as a ticking time bomb for security risks if not addressed properly. By Zaheer Ebrahim, solutions architect for Trend Micro Middle East and Africa As we...

Lenovo debuts data storage solutions

Lenovo has announced its largest storage portfolio refresh in company history, unveiling new Lenovo Data Storage Solutions that prepare enterprise IT for the age of AI with better efficiency, performance and scalability. Ushering in a new era of AI-optimised storage...

Commvault appoints new channel, distribution lead for emerging markets

Commvault has announced the appointment of Havier Haddad as channel and distribution lead for EMEA’s Emerging Markets. With over 26 years of experience driving technology partnerships and IT innovation, Havier will focus on scaling Commvault’s channel ecosystem and...

Insight Consulting partners with Obrela

Insight Consulting has announced a strategic partnership with cybersecurity specialist company Obrela. Through the partnership, Insight Consulting has bolstered its offering for its partners, where a comprehensive and proactive cybersecurity strategy can ensure...

Westcon-Comstor launches managed SOC solution for Cisco partners

Westcon-Comstor’s Cisco-focused Comstor arm has launched a managed SOC (security operations centre) offering that enables partners to tap into the cybersecurity services market while avoiding the cost and complexity of building their own solution. Powered by Cisco XDR...

All systems go for AATF 2025

With less than two weeks to go, the countdown to Africa Automation Technology Fair (AATF) 2025 is on. Access to all three world-class conferences at AATF 2025 is now free for all attendees. More than 125 exhibitors will showcase solutions, alongside a speaker line-up...

Attacks in East Africa are unrelenting

NetScout Systems has released its latest Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of 2024, highlighting the evolving cyber threat landscape across East Africa. A number of sectors across countries within the region, including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Seychelles,...

Specialist DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Purpose of the role: The Specialist DevOps Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimising CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless deployment automation and efficient infrastructure processes. This role involves close collaboration with development and...

Mid-Level Cloud Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Purpose of the Role The role of the Mid-Level Cloud Engineer is to design, deploy, and maintain robust, secure, and scalable cloud infrastructure solutions that meet business objectives. The position requires hands-on experience in managing cloud environments,...

Mid-Level Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Purpose of the RoleThe Mid-Level Project Manager is responsible for managing medium-sized projects from initiation to completion, ensuring successful delivery within defined timelines, budgets, and quality standards. This role involves coordinating project resources,...

Technical Test Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Seeking a Technical Test Analyst responsible for testing web-based software applications, performing software installations, and maintaining test environments. Key Requirements Strong Maths skillsISEB / ISTQB Testing qualification or equivalentProficiency in...

Software Tester – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Software Tester Join a growing software development company focused on precision and product excellence. Durban (office based) | R25 000 - R35 000 | 8am to 5pm About Our Client Our client develops scalable, high-quality digital software solutions that power business...

Mid-Level C++ Developer

Seeking an energetic Mid-Level C++ Developer to join an IT team specializing in Fuel Automation Systems that operate on contact-less smart card technology. Key Requirements Minimum 2 years working experience in a development capacity (following...

Junior Data Scientist

Junior Data ScientistDurban (office-based) | R25 000 - R35 000 About Our ClientOur client delivers cutting-edge software solutions that optimize operations and drive innovation. They pride themselves on a collaborative environment where developers and analysts grow...

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