MoonHacker uses NASA data to build lunar digital twins

The barren lunar landscape has some important resources, such as water and minerals like iron and titanium, but extracting and processing them will require special equipment. Where those resources can be found will dictate where to land and how to mine them. To help...

July economic activity reverses two months of decline

South Africa’s economic activity improved in July 2026, following a challenging performance in June and May, according to the PayInc Economic Index. Lower fuel prices provided some relief, while record transaction volumes point to resilient economic activity. However,...

Women embrace AI and narrow the workplace gender gap

South African women are narrowing the artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap with their male counterparts. This is according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for August 2026, based on an analysis of 1,5-million jobseeker profiles. Men account for around two...

Businesses win when women gain workplace flexibility

When businesses give women access to professional workspaces closer to home, they gain stronger collaboration, networking and performance in return. This ties into this year’s National Women’s Day theme, “Empower Woman, Empower the Nation”, to life, according to...

Datatec shares to trade in US markets

Datatec has been admitted to the OTCQX trading platform in the US. The OTCQX market is a platform that enables companies listed on qualified international exchanges to offer transparent trading for US investors during US trading hours, using share prices quoted in US...

High court rules on Novus/Mustek offer

The high court has set aside a ruling by the Takeover Regulation Panel (TRP) that withdrew approval for Novus’s mandatory offer to acquire Mustek shares. Novus announced in November 2024 that it would make a Firm Intention Announcement (FIA) to Mustek shareholders to...

Global PC shipments set to recover in 2024 after unprecedented slump

With shipments totaling 68,5-million units in the third quarter of 2023, the global PC market managed to outperform expectations. But that volume was still down 7,2% compared to the same quarter in 2022, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide...

GenAI hastens the end of the social media love affair

A perceived decay in the quality of social media platforms will drive 50% of consumers to abandon or significantly limit their interactions with social media by 2025, according to Gartner. A Gartner survey of 263 consumers between July and August of 2023 found 53% of...

Intel launches new products to support AI Everywhere

At its “AI Everywhere” launch in New York City this week, Intel introduced a portfolio of AI products to enable customers’ AI solutions everywhere — across the data centre, cloud, network, edge and PC. Highlights of the launch include: The Intel Core Ultra mobile...

What’s in store for the energy market in 2024?

After years of turbulence, global markets are still striving to find sustainable balance between energy supply and demand. A decelerating macroeconomic framework is adding headwinds to already slowing energy demand growth, while geopolitical events in several regions...

Campus switch market bounce-back continues

Worldwide Campus Switch sales surged by 24% year-over-year (Y/Y) in the third quarter of 2023, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of over 20% growth in this market and reaching record levels, according to a Dell’Oro Group report. This achievement is remarkable...

The most active malware in November

Check Point Software Technologies Ltdhas published its Global Threat Index for November 2023. Last month, researchers discovered a new AsyncRAT campaign where malicious HTML files were used to spread the covert malware. Meanwhile, JavaScript downloader, FakeUpdates,...

GenAI set to disrupt travel industry

With the arrival of generative AI in 2023, the technology has surged to the top of airport and airline agendas, with 97% of airlines planning a program to develop the technology. This has taken the limelight away from Metaverse, which was the focus for 2022....

IBM to acquire StreamSets, webMethods platforms from Software AG

IBM has entered into a definitive agreement with Software AG to purchase StreamSets and webMethods, Software AG's Super iPaaS (integration platform-as-a-service) enterprise technology platforms, for €2,13-billion in cash. As organisations continue to accelerate their...

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NASCU, Mastercard drive financial inclusion in Zambia

The National Association of Saving and Credit Unions (NASCU), the apex organisation for all financial cooperatives in Zambia, and global payments technology company Mastercard today announced a landmark agreement to drive financial inclusion by extending formal...

Steer clear of cyber fraud this Black Friday

Simon McCullough, major channel account manager at F5 Networks, gives some tips for how retailers and consumers can stay safe. Tips for retailers: * To help detect fraudulent activity, retailers should monitor regular customers and the devices they normally use for...

The importance of an information strategy

If data-driven businesses in the digital world are to be successful, they must have an effective information strategy in place to drive growth and provide value. By Rudie Vermaak, associate client partner at Decision Inc The ultra-competitive environment requires...

Kaspersky Lab gets highest score for malware removal

Kaspersky Lab Internet Security was recently awarded the top prize for proving to be the most effective solution at deleting threats on an already infected machine. After another successful year for Kaspersky Lab products, the AV-Comparatives malware protection test...

UCT makes IT appealing to female students

IT is traditionally a male-dominated sector, but the University of Cape Town's (UCT) School of IT is working hard to make the sector more attractive to women. The stereotype that majoring in the field of IT involves little except coding all day has been one of the...

Enterprise Hadoop courses to be offered in SA

InfoFlow, a KID group company, has signed a partnership agreement with Hortonworks, making Infoflow a gold partner and the only Hortonworks training partner in South Africa. South Africa-based InfoFlow is a data management software reseller and consulting and resource...

LG expands XBoom lineup

LG Electronics (LG) has unveiled its expanded line-up of its XBoom audio product. The XBoom name has always stood for powerful sound in a festive environment, which has contributed to its 35% global market share among mini components and all-in-one audio categories....

Fintech partnerships will help big banks disrupt

Partnerships between established big banks and fintech innovators will help the established financial sector achieve digital transformation faster, stakeholders heard at a Fintech Thought Leadership forum hosted by Absa, Enterprise Ireland and Business Ireland in...

Top remuneration trends for 2019

King IVTM is set to have a major impact on how companies look at remuneration in 2019 and beyond. This is according to Dr Mark Bussin, exco member of the South African Reward Association (SARA) and chair of 21st Century, who says: "There has been a lot of discussion...

Pay it forward with uKheshe

South African startup Jini Guru has launched uKheshe, a smartphone app and QR card that will make it easy for South Africans to pay it forward in everyday situations. Whether you want to tip your car guard, pay your gardener or help someone in need, uKheshe makes it...

Technical Product Manager

Vacancies exist for THREE Product Managers. Retail/FMCG experience preferred. Two of the roles report to the Portfolio Manager: VAS and Financial Services and the third to the Portfoli Manager: Loyalty. The purpose of these Product Managers is to partner with the...

Technical Product Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Pinetown

Vacancies exist for THREE Product Managers. Retail/FMCG experience preferred. Two of the roles report to the Portfolio Manager: VAS and Financial Services and the third to the Portfoli Manager: Loyalty. The purpose of these Product Managers is to partner with the...

Full Stack Developer 2025-02

Full Stack Developer - Contract Position February 2025 to December 2025Are you a passionate Full Stack Developer ready to shape the future of tech? Our client in the mining industry is looking for a skilled, motivated, and innovative Full Stack Developer to join their...

Senior Data Engineer – Western Cape Century City

Snr Data Engineer Our client is a future enablement partner specializing in product and software development, digital transformation consulting, and the design, development, and deployment of enterprise solutions for international clients. As part of the Group and a...

Data Engineer (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Woodstock

ENVIRONMENT:A fast-growing provider of cutting-edge Hardware Solutions seeks a highly skilled Data Engineer to help develop and refine its existing IoT platform, policy management system, and agent app. To support these efforts, they need to migrate and improve its BI...

Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

My client based in Plattekloof (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Data Engineer to join them on a permanent basis. IT / Finance Responsibilities Work directly with internal customers to identify their requirementsDevelop robust data models and gather...

Mid to Senior Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

PHP is the go-to programming language for creating dynamic, data-driven websites that engage users. Our client is looking for a PHP Software developer. Key Requirements Mid to Senior Dev with PHP, Laravel, Apache, Linux and C SkillsMust have C skillsExperience in the...

Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions

Project Manager, L&D Governance Strategy Cape Town- Onsite We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Project Manager to join our Learning & Development (L&D) team.The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in the development and execution of...

Software Engineer

My client based in Plattekloof (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join them on a permanent basis. IT / Finance Responsibilities Collaborate with the product team to collect requirements and verify design feasibilityTransform...

Junior Software Developer (C#, UX/UI) (CPT Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious & proactive Junior Software Developer is wanted by a leading Automotive Tech company to join its team where you will build new internal tools and help to innovatively solve design problems. You will work through all...

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