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...

Ransomware still a major threat for SMEs

Small businesses are still a prime target for cybercrime, with ransomware remaining a primary existential cyber threat to SMEs. According to the Sophos Security Operations Threat Research Annual Threat Report, ransomware cases accounted for 70% of Sophos Incident...

Under pressure, global economic growth could slow to 2,3%

The world economy is on a recessionary trajectory, driven by escalating trade tensions and persistent uncertainty, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) alerts in its new report, “Trade and Development Foresights 2025 - Under pressure: Uncertainty reshapes global economic...

Global perma-crisis drastically impacts employee wellbeing

The global perma-crisis is expected to continue taking its toll in 2024, as extreme weather events continue to impact organisations and global instability deepens. The situation is giving rise to concerning levels of employee burnout. According to the latest...

Sustainability culture lacking, say employees

Only 16% of employees say their organisation currently has the knowledge, mindset, and behaviours needed for a strong culture of sustainability, says Gartner, adding that this is despite 67% of employees rating sustainability-related issues as highly important. A June...

Enterprises can’t get enough SASE as spend soars

The overall Q3 2023 SASE market - consisting of SD-WAN and SSE (security service edge) solutions - grew a vigorous 33% revenue to $2,2-billion, which set a new record, according to a new report from Dell'Oro Group. The SSE and SD-WAN portions of the SASE market have...

Cybercriminals unleash 411 000 malicious files daily

Kaspersky's detection systems discovered an average of 411 000 malicious files every day - an increase of nearly 3% in 2023 compared to the previous year - and noted that particular types of threats have also escalated: experts observed a marked surge of 53% in...

Clean cooking solutions sought for 250m people in Africa

Africa requires $4-billion in annual investment, to provide 250-million with clean cooking energy. This is according to Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), who says developed nations should scale up their funding to provide clean...

The transformative impact of AR/VR technologies in construction

The construction industry is on the brink of a profound shift with the integration of augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) technologies - advancements that promise a radical redefinition of design, planning, and execution in construction projects. The collaborative...

Construction equipment OEM telematics set to hit 11m

The global installed base of active construction equipment (CE) OEM telematics systems reached 6,2-million units in 2022, according to Berg Insight. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12%, the active installed base is forecasted to reach 11-million...

How to successfully motivate employees back into the office

Organisations that enforce mandated return-to-office policies can negatively impact employee productivity, intent to stay and performance when not done strategically and transparently, according to Gartner. Instead, organisations should focus on three strategies to...

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Dimension Data wins global Cisco awards

Dimension Data has received three Cisco Partner Summit Global awards, recognised as APJ Partner of the Year, Commercial Partner of the Year, and Social Responsibility Partner of the Year. Cisco announced the winners at a Global Awards reception during its annual...

Diepsloot learners use AI, robotics for community solutions

STE(A)M educational specialist I-Innovate has brought a 21st century learning programme to South Africa to open up opportunities in our under-served school communities for learners to develop the talents and skills that are critical in the digital age. This term,...

All the winners at AfricaCom 2018

The AfricaCom Awards winners have been revealed. "AfricaCom continues to grow and with it the Awards," comments Tom Cuthell, event director of AfricaCom. "I would like to thank everyone involved, our judging panel who rigorously vetted the entries, sponsors and...

Lenovo debuts single-socket server portfolio

Like their larger counterparts, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are undergoing a digital transformation. Similar to enterprises, these companies want the latest and greatest technologies, but can face unique challenges when updating their IT infrastructure...

Liquid partners with Kymeta for remote connectivity

Liquid Telecom is extending its VSAT service through a new partnership with Kymeta, enabling it to deliver enhanced satellite mobile connectivity across Africa. As part of a master distribution agreement announced at AfricaCom 2018, Kymeta's lightweight, high...

Succession planning as Baby Boomers retire

As of 2018, nearly half of the baby boomer generation - those born between 1946 and 1960 - have reached the full retirement age of 66. Lyndy van den Barselaar, MD of ManpowerGroup South Africa, explains that most workforces are already creating contingency plans for...

Mobile malware prevalent as holidays approach

Fortinet has announced the findings of its latest quarterly Global Threat Landscape Report, which reveals threats are increasing and evolving to become more sophisticated. Unique threat variants and families are on the rise, while botnet infections continue to infect...

How will automation, AI and IoT shape user experience?

According to Gartner, customer experience (CX) - more than products or solutions - is the new battlefront for business, with 81% of marketers saying that by 2020 they expect to be competing mostly or completely on the basis of CX. By Dana Eitzen, corporate and...

Epson receives EcoVadis Gold rating for sustainability

Epson has been awarded a Gold rating for overall sustainability by independent platform EcoVadis for the second year in succession. The top rating, which reflects Epson's commitment to achieving the highest possible international CSR standards, also acknowledges Epson...

Cell C gives customers better cost management

Cell C customers can stop worrying about their out-of-bundle (OOB) spend, with Cell C's new Spend Control service. Whether its voice, SMS or data, or even their total spend, Cell C customers will decide by how much or even if they want to go out-of-bundle. Each...

Senior Project Manager

About the job Senior Project ManagerJob Summary for Senior Project ManagerPosition OverviewJob Title: Senior Project ManagerIndustry: Mining and Minerals ProcessingFocus Area: Engineering ProjectsMain Purpose of the RoleThe Senior Project Manager will lead complex...

IT Systems & Network Administrator at Southern Oil

Introduction This role is responsible for ensuring high availability, scalability and enhanced performance of end user Computers, Networks, Servers, Software, IT Security Systems and other critical components of the organization's IT infrastructure. This includes...

DBA – PostgreSQL at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:If you're seeking a rewarding opportunity to contribute to positive social change while earning a competitive salary and working for an innovative, dynamic and well-organised international organisation, this employer is definitely worth considering....

Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Weltevredenpark

About the job Senior Project ManagerJob Summary for Senior Project ManagerPosition OverviewJob Title: Senior Project ManagerIndustry: Mining and Minerals ProcessingFocus Area: Engineering ProjectsMain Purpose of the RoleThe Senior Project Manager will lead complex...

DBA – PostgreSQL at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:If you're seeking a rewarding opportunity to contribute to positive social change while earning a competitive salary and working for an innovative, dynamic and well-organised international organisation, this employer is definitely worth considering....

Service Desk Technician at Mintek

Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Service Desk Technician. The successful candidate will be the single point of contact for customers to obtain technical support. They will install, backup, assess, troubleshoot, maintain, and upgrade...

Business Intelligence Developer

Job Summary:We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Business Intelligence (BI) Developer to join our dynamic data analytics team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining BI solutions that transform data into actionable...

SAP HCM Systems Analyst (EC Payroll or SuccessFactors) (CH1061)

Our client in the banking industry is looking for a SAP Systems Analyst with HCM Module, and specifically EC Payroll or SuccessFactors experience to join their team.The role will ensure stability and full functionality within area of responsibility, (Payroll and...

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