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...

IATA highlights critical priorities for aviation safety

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted three critical priorities for aviation safety and operations at the World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) in Xiamen, China. The priorities are: defending and evolving global standards, fostering a...

ISPA revved up for today’s colloquium on ICT policy reform

The ISPA’s official representative body (IRB) says it welcomes today’s (17 October) colloquium on ICT policy reform organised by the minister of Communications and Digital Technologies. “The ISPA is excited about the opportunity to review the current policy and...

AI orchestration meets real-world zero-day exploits

A recent executive insight blog examined the idea of a “brain” behind next-generation cyberattacks: an orchestration and abstraction layer coordinating large numbers of specialised AI agents to launch complex operations at scale. That architecture was already...

Vumacam takes to the skies

Vumacam is partnering with Drone Force to step up crime prevention and monitoring in South Africa. Drone Force deploys CAA-compliant unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) housed in docking stations that enable remote operation. These “drone-in-a-box” solutions can launch,...

The looming threat of Web session hijacking

A new Kaspersky report reveals that 87% of randomly surveyed websites display cookie notifications - yet most users remain unaware of the serious threats posed by these small data files. Cookies are text files stored by browsers to enhance website functionality and...

Redvine expands into Europe

Redvine Networks, the managed secure SD-WAN and networking service provider and VeloCloud distributor, is expanding its global footprint with the launch of four European gateway locations and the establishment of a strategic presence in France. “At Redvine, we see...

Bolt strengthens safety measures

Following recent attacks on e-hailing drivers, Bolt says it is sending a clear message: Any act of violence or criminal behaviour against drivers or passengers will not be tolerated. To protect drivers, new high-risk area alerts are being introduced to warn them of...

New head for Ericsson South Africa

Sandile Dhlomo has been appointed head of Ericsson South Africa and a member of the company’s West and Southern Africa leadership team. With over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications and digital industry - and having held several senior roles in the...

Views on US economy improve, but concerns remain

Business executives have a slightly improved view of the economy but continue to be wary of inflation and tariff impacts. This is according to the third-quarter AICPA and CIMA Economic Outlook Survey that polls CEOs, chief financial officers, controllers and other...

The increasing influence of AI on ESG strategies

Companies are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, according to new research from GlobalData. This integration of AI into ESG practices is transforming how organisations approach...

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IBC Solar buys into Solarworld

IBC Solar, a full-service provider of solar energy solutions, is expanding its presence in Africa through the acquisition of Solarworld Africa. IBC Solar and Solarworld Africa have had a business relationship since 2022. Now, IBC Solar is undertaking a majority...

Gaia Renewables 1 expands power portfolio

Gaia Renewables 1, listed on the Cape Town Stock Exchange (CTSE), has announced the acquisition of stakes in three renewable energy plants. The deal, initially funded with debt and equity, will see the fund gaining a 10% holding in each of the Linde and Kalkbult solar...

Kaspersky extends targeted attack protection

Kaspersky has announced a major update to its Kaspersky Anti Targeted Attack (KATA). With the launch of KATA 7.0, organisations can now benefit from enhanced Network Detection and Response (NDR) capabilities with deeper network visibility, internal threats detection...

A blueprint for sustainable organisational growth

As organisations enter the new year, many are refreshing strategies and refining goals amidst a rapidly changing landscape. By Vanisha Balgobind, talent and organisation lead for Accenture, Africa About 80% of companies consider change part of their long-term vision...

Broad-based ownership could mitigate impact of US aid cuts

Like most people, I was shocked by US President Trump’s unexpected cut in foreign aid, writes Shaun Smit, director at Transcend Capital. I knew South Africa would be affected but was curious about just how far this could go. I was surprised to find out that a massive...

Kyocera earns global recognition for eco-conscious innovation

Kyocera Document Solutions has gained two major achievements that demonstrate its commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation. The company won the prestigious WORLDSTAR 2025 Global Packaging Award for its groundbreaking product packaging design for...

C-suite must adapt to new regulatory accountability  

The C-suite has long left data resilience and cybersecurity in the hands of security and IT teams, writes Rick Vanover, vice-president of product strategy at Veeam. It’s been a case of ‘leave it to the experts’, and for a long time, that made sense. But as...

Digital BPOs could unlock AI-driven efficiency

As organisations grow, the pressure to maintain the service levels that led to their growth increases. By Ryan Falkenberg, CEO of Clevva Delivering effective customer service at scale requires specialist skills – skills that are not core to many companies. As a...

From parliament to the public: The domino effect of social media hacks

The recent compromise of one of the South African Parliament's Youtube accounts, to promote a fraudulent "$Ramaphosa" cryptocurrency token, underscores the insidious nature of scammers impersonating trusted figures or institutions and abusing their public currency:...

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ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE proactive supervisory mechanisms for ensuring seamless operations of IT systems as the next Senior IT Technician wanted by a Tourism and Hospitality company providing luxury accommodation. You will be responsible for the strategic planning and...

Back End Developer (Advanced) 1662 / 1308 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Assist in the development and maintenance of document templates using Exstream software.Collaborate with team members to gather and understand user requirements.Write and test XML, XPath, and Perl scripts for template customization.Support Unix scripting tasks to...

IT Technician (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:A Tourism and Hospitality company providing luxury accommodation seeks a highly skilled & solutions-oriented IT Technician with strategic vision to join its team. You will provide proactive supervisory mechanisms for ensuring seamless operations of IT...

Senior Full-Stack Developer

Our client is an international award-winning EdTech start-up - and they are looking for a full-time Senior Full-Stack Developer to join a tight-knit and passionate team. In this position, you will be able to have a serious impact on the future of software at the...

IT Technician (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A Tourism and Hospitality company providing luxury accommodation seeks a highly skilled & solutions-oriented IT Technician with strategic vision to join its team. You will provide proactive supervisory mechanisms for ensuring seamless operations of IT...

Senior Full-Stack Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

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ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge Tech company in Somerset West seeks to fill the crucial role of a Technical Lead who will oversee not only its Conversation Automation stack but also ensure that every Virtual Agent they build is effectively integrated into each client's...

Java Developer with Camunda BPM at Reverside

<br/><br/>Reverside is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization, committed to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to our clients.<br/><br/>We are seeking a skilled Java Lead Developer with expertise in Camunda BPM to join...

Technical Lead (PHP) (CPT Remote) – Western Cape Somerset West

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Java Developer with Camunda BPM at Reverside – Gauteng Gauteng

<br/><br/>Reverside is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization, committed to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to our clients.<br/><br/>We are seeking a skilled Java Lead Developer with expertise in Camunda BPM to join...

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