Roman telescope aims to travel 1m miles into space

This month could see the launch a new space telescope that aims to travel 1-million miles and record billions of galaxies. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could launch from the Kennedy Space Station as early as 30 August aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy. The Roman...

Climate change is redrawing the malaria map in Africa

Malaria is the deadliest climate-sensitive infectious disease. Yet, researchers and public health officials have debated how climate change has shaped its spread. A new Nature study by an international team, including the University of Cape Town (UCT), resolved this...

AI is driving more breaches, at an average cost of $6m

One in four malicious breaches were AI-enabled – a 56% increase over last year – and these breaches cost an average of $6-million, roughly $1-million more than the global breach average of $4,99-million. This is among the findings from IBM's 2026 Cost of a Data Breach...

AI automation is having an impact on entry-level hiring

Nearly a quarter (22%) of CHROs report that at least one business leader in their organisation has stopped hiring for entry-level roles due to AI automation, according to Gartner. The 4Q25 Gartner survey of 110 heads of HR also found that 95% of organisations have...

Human agents essential amid AI integration challenges

By 2027, 50% of organisations that expected to significantly reduce their customer service workforce will abandon these plans, according to Gartner. This shift comes as many companies struggle to achieve their “agent-less” staffing goals, highlighting the complexities...

Habib Mahakian to lead Dell SA

Following the departure of Doug Woolley last month, Habib Mahakian has been appointed as vice-president and MD of Dell Technologies South Africa, expanding on his current role as vice-president: emerging markets. At a time when AI and digital transformation are...

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...

Digital investments market to hit $2,8trn in 2024

The assets under the management of the digital investments market - including robo-advisors and neobrokers - have snowballed over the past years, rising from $3,8-billion in 2017 to a whopping $2,26-trillion in 2023. And the entire market is expected to continue...

How to fight stress across social media

Stress Awareness Month, observed every April since 1992, serves as a critical reminder of the importance of managing stress for maintaining users’ mental and physical health. Social media has emerged as a significant source of stress, contributing to the proliferation...

Obituary: Stephan Nel

Stephan Nel, founder and CEO of the Omni Group of companies, has passed away. Nel was born in Potchefstroom on 18 February 1977 and died in Pretoria on 10 April 2024. A lifelong entrepreneur, he started his career in the IT industry at the age of 16, operating out of...

African alarm clock – the hadeda – just loves your lush lawn

A new study by Dr Carla du Toit, Professor Anusuya Chinsamy, and Associate Professor Susan Cunning from the University of Cape Town (UCT) has unveiled the extraordinary sensory capabilities of Hadeda Ibises (Bostrychia hagedash) - shedding light on their remarkable...

Cisco targets security in the AI age with Hypershield

Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is dominating the headlines today, but the technology to power the revolution is still being developed - and it is largely still unsecured. "This is one of the largest platform shifts most of us have experienced in...

Intel welcomes Open Platform for enterprise AI

The Linux Foundation AI & Data have announced the Open Platform for Enterprise AI (OPEA) as its latest Sandbox Project. OPEA aims to accelerate secure, cost-effective generative AI (GenAI) deployments for businesses by driving interoperability across a diverse and...

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Frogfoot Networks looks to expand in complexes

Frogfoot, a licensed open access fibre operator, has acquired the existing network and customer base of Blitz Fibre, and entered into an exclusive partnership with the company to accelerate the rollout of fibre in multi-dwelling units across the country. With a...

Rwanda to host Drone Forum in 2020

The Government of Rwanda will host the African Drone Forum 2020 (ADF 2020) and its associated flying competitions in February 2020. The announcement also confirmed commitment from the World Bank and the World Economic Forum, along with UKAID/DfID, Danida, the Republic...

Does your digital life need a spring clean?

Your private information is the most important thing you own. Your address, telephone number, ID, and banking details are worth more than their weight in (digital) gold. By Brian Pinnock, cybersecurity expert at Mimecast With the right info, cybercriminals can easily...

Built-in email security

Security vendors agree that we are evolving into an era where to improve the management and visibility of cybersecurity, enterprises must deploy fewer security solutions. However, there is a risk associated with this model and Thiani Naicker, Microsoft Practice...

Draft your will digitally at no cost

First National Bank has officially announced that its customers can now draw up their own wills via the FNB Online Banking platform at no cost. A will is a legal document wherein you stipulate how your assets are to be dealt with when you pass away. To date, the bank...

How automation can create jobs

A primary topic of discussion as technological change moves ever faster, is what effect automation will have on jobs. Thanks to the phenomenal recent advances in artificial intelligence and robotics, it is certain that the future job market will be different from that...

AWS Well-Architected reviews instill best practice

One of the many questions our customers often ask us is, how do they ensure that their workloads are performant, cost effective and secure according to cloud best practices? By Darryl Govender, head of cloud services at Synthesis It's an apt question considering that...

Xperien achieves highest certification level

With 2,5-quintillion bytes of data being generated daily, securely sanitising assets and data that's no longer needed is more important than ever. Xperien has become the first IT asset disposal (ITAD) company in South Africa to achieve the globally-recognised Blancco...

Next-gen dashcams reduce fraudulent claims

Next-gen dashcams reduce fraudulent claimsThe insurance industry is built to provide cover for drivers and businesses to insure against the loss, damage or liability that occurs as a result of a vehicle accidents, theft, hijacking or fire. By Laurence Smith, executive...

Ulwembu adds ISO 9001:2015 certification

Ulwembu Business Services has achieved its International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 9001:2015 certification, ensuring that the organisation adheres to the quality management standard's guidelines to optimise business efficiencies and enrich customer...

Software Developer (Node.js) (JHB/CPT) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A global leader in safety-focused software solutions is seeking a Software Developer with experience in node.js and react to join their growing engineering team. The company is dedicated to delivering innovative digital products that improve industrial...

Senior Software Engineer (Java) – Gauteng Pretoria

ENVIRONMENT:A global leader in defense and security solutions is currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop high-performance software solutions tailored to complex client requirements. This role involves close collaboration with...

Network Security Engineer – Gauteng Woodmead

Secure Your Future as a Senior Network Security Engineer in Woodmead! Are you a seasoned Network Security Engineer ready to lead and innovate? Join our dynamic team in Woodmead, Gauteng! About Us: Ai Recruiters is a leading recruitment firm dedicated to connecting top...

Senior DevOps Support Engineer

Design, development, implementation, migration and support of a comprehensive build and release management process and technical solution to support the development processes, using existing tools as a starting point, but building on the same or other open source, and...

Business Intelligence Analyst

Role Overview As a Business Intelligence Analyst, you'll play a crucial role in designing and executing client projects that deliver actionable market intelligence. You'll be responsible for: Crafting and executing client campaigns to gather data and...

Intermediate Full Stack Developer (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a highly driven & solutions-oriented Intermediate Full Stack Developer, with a strong background in Database Management, ETL processes, and Software Development, is sought by a dynamic Investment & Management Firm to join its...

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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a RPA Developer with a data-oriented background and experience in Power Automate to join our financial services client based in...

Senior DevOps Support Engineer – Western Cape Somerset West

Design, development, implementation, migration and support of a comprehensive build and release management process and technical solution to support the development processes, using existing tools as a starting point, but building on the same or other open source, and...

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