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...

Vodacom appoints new leader of International Markets

Mohamed Abdallah has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Vodacom International Markets and Vodafone Egypt, with the CEOs of Vodacom DRC, Lesotho, Mozambique, and Tanzania now reporting direct to him. Abdallah will continue to report directly to Vodacom Group...

SA’s auto sector sees strong surge

The latest TransUnion South Africa Mobility Insights Report (formerly the Vehicle Pricing Index) for Q1 2025 highlights a strong rebound in the country’s automotive market, driven by improved consumer sentiment, declining interest rates, access to retirement savings...

The whole truth about whole grains

According to a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) - The Whole Truth about Whole Grains - there is huge opportunity in food system transformation, but it's critical to change what is grown, processed, and consumed thoughtfully and gradually. Currently, most...

There’s a wealth of opportunities in African banking

While the African banking market has seen a withdrawal of global banks over the last five years, the opportunity for localised banking has seen the opposite, driven by the expansion of African banking groups into the continent and led mostly by South African, West...

EU AI Act will have global implications

Kathy Gibson reports – When the European Union (EU) passed the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act last month, it set a comprehensive legal framework for rules on data quality, transparency, human oversight and accountability. Under the new legislation, AI applications...

Counting down to a Bitcoin halving that could be a non-event

The Bitcoin halving – probably taking place on Friday or Saturday – is likely to be a “price non-event”. This is the prediction from Nigel Green, MD of deVere Group. The halving is expected to take place on April 19 or 20, depending on the exact current rate at which...

Two Oceans Marathon now among world’s safest road races

Cape Town’s Two Oceans Marathon is Africa’s biggest running event by economic impact and, after another successful event this past weekend, the 56km race has cemented its reputation as one of the globe’s safest. Widely acknowledged as the world’s most beautiful road...

AI chips and robotics can change our world

AI chips can empower the intelligence of robotics with the future potential for smarter and more independent cars and robots, according to IDTechEx. Alongside the uses of Chat GPT and chatting with robots at home, the potential for this technology to enhance working...

Interest in blockchain has waned

Global interest in blockchain technology has plummeted by 63% over the past three years. Research group Stocklytics believes the decline marks a notable shift in technological enthusiasm and signaling a waning excitement surrounding blockchain’s potential...

United effort key to tackling SA’s plastic pollution

With World Earth Day coming up on Monday (22 April), the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) has underscored the critical need for concerted efforts to combat plastic pollution - a pressing environmental challenge in South Africa. This year's...

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SA’s first blockchain property register launched

The Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa (CAHF), research consultancy 71point4 and Seso Global have partnered to develop South Africa's first blockchain-based property register. The pilot study area consists of almost 1 000 properties located in four sites...

An Introduction to Cloud Computing

As a constantly-evolving field, it can be difficult to keep up with the developments in cloud computing, let alone dive into it. So, let’s take a look at what it is, and what it offers you.   What is cloud computing? Cloud computing is when you access computing...

Bypassing the cost of compliance for the SME

Small to medium enterprises, micro enterprises and startups are as liable to the laws of regulatory compliance as the big companies and the costs are high. By Henk Olivier, MD of Ozone Information Technology Distribution The small business in South Africa is under...

Ozone earns license to distribute Untangle NG Firewall in SA

Ozone Information Technology Distribution has been awarded the license to distribute Untangle NG Firewall in South Africa. The one-stop firewall solution provides simple, accessible and highly customable security and threat control to companies of all sizes and...

Vox launches double data satellite promo

Vox has announced the launch of a double data promotion for contract subscribers of its YahClick satellite services, bringing prices and speed comparable to that of terrestrial wireless alternatives. "Last year, Vox upgraded thousands of subscribers to plans with much...

Nutanix partners to develop next generation of business leaders

Nutanix has joined forces with South Africa's Make A Difference ("MAD") Leadership Foundation to establish new means of support and development of young people in South Africa, at a time when the continent itself is facing a significant deficiency in skills...

Drive business efficiency with ERP in the cloud

More local companies are migrating their ERP systems to the cloud. But beyond cost and performance, what other benefits are to be had? By adopting the cloud as the environment of choice for ERP in a digitally connected business world, decision-makers can unlock even...

Jumo reaches 15 m customers

Juma, a technology company building next-generation financial services for emerging market entrepreneurs, is celebrating connecting over 15 million people to credit and savings in their six markets in Africa and Asia today. Andrew Watkins-Ball, founder and group CEO,...

Cisco helps partners build competitive edge

With CIOs increasingly focused on digital transformation, technology providers must evolve from selling products and features to delivering business outcomes. Software is at the core of this transformation, requiring new skills and competencies for partners. At its...

Senior Software Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a Senior Developer who will form part of the Integration team and willregularly engage with their teammates and their clients to design, develop, test, implement and support the solutions that they have in place, and the solutions that...

Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Job Title: Full Stack DeveloperLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (6-12-month contract)Hybrid Our client is seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Developer with experience in SQL, Java, and Cloud Development to join our client in the banking industry. The...

Software Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking a skilled Software Developer with expertise in NetBeans, SQL, PostgreSQL, and DB2 to join our dynamic team. You will play a crucial role in developing, testing, maintaining, and optimizing applications that run on Azure environments. This is an exciting...

Service Desk Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.Join our dynamic team as a Service Desk Engineer. Be the first point of contact for IT support, delivering swift and effective solutions that keep our operations running smoothly. If you're tech-savvy,...

Full Stack Developer – 12 month contract – Remote Remote

Seeking a motivated and skilled Senior Full Stack Developer to build and maintain applications within the Microsoft technology stack environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in C#, .NET, and JavaScript, React/Angular development, with a keen...

Mid/Senior Developer

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a highly skilled Mid/Senior Software Developer to join their Integration team. This role requires a highly motivated and experienced professional to design, develop, test, implement, and support software solutions. The ideal candidate...

Senior Business Intelligence Developer

You will work in the IT solutions team within an Insure (Short-term Administration) company. You will be responsible for analysing, designing and building BI solutions that enable operations and business strategic goals. Your ability to solve complex problems and...

Business Analyst

Business Analyst - 6 Months Contract - HybridBusiness Analyst will take responsibility for defining requirements and product sets for configuration and maintenance of existing modules- Relevant degree or Qualification- Excellent excel skills are required for creating...

UI/UX Designer

UI/UX DesignerUI/UX DesignerKey Responsibilities:Create user-centered designs by understanding business requirements, user feedback, and UX researchDesign UI elements and build interactive prototypes for web and mobile applicationsDevelop and maintain design systems,...

Mid/Senior Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a highly skilled Mid/Senior Software Developer to join their Integration team. This role requires a highly motivated and experienced professional to design, develop, test, implement, and support software solutions. The ideal candidate...

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