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...

AI pushes tech sector emissions, energy use up

Technology sector carbon emissions continued their rise in recent years, fueled by rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and data infrastructure, according to Greening Digital Companies 2025. The report, produced by the International Telecommunication Union...

AI PC cuts eye lesion detection to seconds

A comprehensive eye exam in a crowded doctor’s office can often take the better part of two hours, with much of that time spent waiting for dilation-related eye drops to take effect before tests even begin. While an initial diagnosis using fundus photography can be...

Deepfake frauds are on the rise

The artificial intelligence (AI) renaissance, which turned artificial intelligence into one of the hottest topics in both the consumer and business sectors, comes with its dark side, as more and more scammers use AI tools for cyberattacks and data breaches....

Right-to-repair law could cut e-waste

It's a frustrating scenario most South African consumers are all too familiar with: You purchase an expensive new electrical item or electronic device, and shortly after the warranty expires, a small part breaks. But when you take it into the manufacturer, they simply...

Startup innovation shapes tech landscape

In the ever-evolving landscape of tech innovation, practical and customer-centric solutions take centre stage - from AI-driven medical diagnostics to streamlined IT management platforms enhancing operational efficiency, the focus is on solutions that directly impact...

Immunisation saves millions of African lives

An estimated 51,2-million lives have been saved through vaccines in the African region over the past 50 years. For every infant life saved over that period, close to 60 years of life are lived, a new report by World Health Organization (WHO) finds. These achievements...

Deposit Insurance protects banking customers

The Corporation for Deposit Insurance (CODI) now aligns South Africa with the rest of the G20, guaranteeing cash deposits of up to R100 000 per qualifying depositor in the event of a bank collapse. The Reserve Bank estimates that the R100 000 cap means that more than...

SA enterprises are embracing GenAI

Kathy Gibson reports – South Africa’s largest enterprises are well on the way on their generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) journeys. This is according to the South African Generative AI Roadmap for 2024 survey by World Wide Worx, commissioned by Dell...

Identity cyberattacks on the rise in MEA

There is a global identity crisis emerging as cybercriminals double down on exploiting user identities to compromise enterprises worldwide, according to IBM's latest 2024 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index, and the MEA (Middle East and Africa) region is no exception....

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The festive season is around the corner and many people will be taking a well-deserved break to relax and reflect on the year that was with family and friends. During this time there are also a lot of added expenses as we want to reward ourselves at the end of a long...

SA enterprises missing an opportunity to be more agile

Gartner says 54% of companies are planning to become product-led organisations. By Calton Nhando, digital consultant at IndigoCube That may seem like a lot and it's often easy for the business and technology people to see the advantages of adopting the approach. But...

New regulatory procedures for non-geostationary satellites

The 38th ITU World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-19) has adopted a new innovative milestone-based regulatory approach for the deployment of non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) satellites in specific bands and services. The agreement reached at WRC-19...

Dell debuts HPC, AI solutions

At Supercomputing 2019, Dell Technologies introduced several new solutions, reference architectures and portfolio advancements all designed to simplify and accelerate customers' high performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) efforts. Continued...

Negotiate a job offer like an expert

You've been for an interview and you've been offered the position - this starts a crucial time before you begin your new job, in which you have leverage and the chance to enhance your work life through negotiation of the job offer made by your prospective employer....

FNB and RMB win Best Foreign Exchange Provider award

FNB and RMB have been jointly recognised as the Best Foreign Exchange Provider in South Africa for the fourth year running in the annual World's Best FX Provider awards hosted by Global Finance Magazine. The winners were selected from 113 countries using criteria...

Liquid Telecom helps Eastern Cape go digital

Liquid Telecom South Africa, in partnership with the Eastern Cape Provincial Government, will be opening Innovation and Digital Skills Centres in East London and Mthatha during the first quarter of 2020. Liquid Telecom is committed to fostering innovation and building...

The challenges of business consolidation and evolution

Any good business decision-maker knows that change is inevitable and rather than fighting the unavoidable, one should lean into the discomfort of disruption. By Byron Clatterbuck, CEO of Seacom Flexibility and a willingness to embrace change are two valuable assets...

Protect yourself against online fraud

This week is International Fraud Awareness Week. With the global spotlight on fraud from 17 to 23 November, statistics show that South Africa has not been immune. The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) reported a spike in fraud incidents in 2018,...

The #ChangeWithCode scholarship winners are …

HyperionDev has announced the winners of its #ChangeWithCode scholarship competition. HyperionDev launched the competition to offer inspired South Africans the chance to share their great tech ideas, and win one of three coding bootcamp scholarships to the total value...

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Solution Architect – Shape the Future of Tech!Are you a tech visionary who loves designing cutting-edge solutions that power businesses?Do you thrive on architecting seamless integrations, evaluating top-tier technologies, and ensuring rock-solid security? If you're...

Automation Test Analyst (SQE) – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Automation Test Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be...

Software Engineer (Ruby on Rails) – Remote

ENVIRONMENT:A leading web hosting company is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join its team. In this role, you will tackle complex, large-scale backend challenges while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Your responsibilities will include...

IT Technician

IT TECHNICIAN - 3 MONTH - POSSIBLE PERMANENT Are you passionate about technology and troubleshooting? Join our clients dynamic team as an IT Technician and help drive innovation while solving real-time technical challenges!PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST QUALIFY IN FULL FOR...

Automation Test Analyst (SQE)

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Automation Test Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be...

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End-to-End Mining Program Architect – Be the Tech Maestro of the Mining Revolution!Are you an Enterprise Architecture wizard with a deep love for mining, technology, and innovation?Do you thrive in complex ecosystems, connecting the dots across processes, systems, and...

Technical Support Manager (Northern Cape) – Northern Cape Kathu

Technical Support & Site Manager (based in Kathu)You will provide essential technical and safety support to both on-site services and workshop teams, ensuring timely and successful job execution.Key Responsibilities:Build and maintain strong client relationships...

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