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...

Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability

South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...

Hire for promise not proficiency to close skills gaps

Organisations lose out on performance gains when they require employees to demonstrate proficiency in all skill requirements before moving them into critical roles, according to a survey by Gartner. In fact, employees hired based on promise are 1,9-times more likely...

YouTube creators blackmailed to spread crypto malware

Cybercriminals are targeting popular YouTube creators with fake copyright claims, forcing them to distribute cryptocurrency mining malware disguised as Internet restriction bypass tools to thousands of viewers. Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT)...

Healthcare sector losing ground against cyberattackers

Sophos' new The State of Ransomware in Healthcare 2023 report says cybercriminals successfully encrypted data in nearly 75% of ransomware attacks - the highest rate of encryption in the past three years and a significant increase from the 61% of healthcare...

Inflation fuels surge in telecom services

Worldwide spending on telecommunication and pay TV services will reach $1,55-trillion in 2023, an increase of 3% over 2022, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker. The latest forecast is one percentage point...

New malicious WhatsApp mod on the rise

Kaspersky researchers recently uncovered a new malicious WhatsApp spy mod, which is now proliferating within another popular messenger, Telegram. While the modification serves its intended purpose by extending user experience, it also clandestinely harvests personal...

Finalists for Africa Tech Festival Awards 2023

The winners of the Africa Tech Festival Awards will be unveiled at a gala event in Cape Town next week following the announcement of this year's finalists looking to bridge the digital divide across Africa. "It is an exciting time to be in technology and...

Details from Webb cameras reveal crabby composition

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured new details of the Crab Nebula, 6 500 light-years away, in this image released on 30 October 2023. While these remains of an exploded star have been well-studied by multiple observatories, including the Hubble Space...

Tablets and Chromebooks continue to decline

Worldwide tablet shipments posted a decline of 14,2% year over year in the third quarter of 2023 (3Q23), totaling 33,2-million units, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker....

Sales enablement leaders falling short of expectations

Despite sales organisations investing in sales enablement initiatives, 77% of sellers report that they struggle to complete their assigned tasks efficiently, according to a new survey by Gartner, aiming to understand sellers' sentiment and emotional reactions toward...

Vehicle telematics on the road to recovery

More than 47,2-million aftermarket telematics devices were sold worldwide during 2022 - corresponding to a market value of €2,4-billion - according to a new report on vehicle telematics hardware from Berg Insight. The performance of the market was still affected by...

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Handy travel devices adds to guest experience

The Bantry Bay Suite Hotel and Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel are providing in-house guests with a free Handy smartphone. Equipped to better discover and experience what the city has to offer, guests are able to take this travel buddy on or offsite and can conveniently...

Before you give into ransom demands …

Despite small and medium enterprises (SMEs) becoming increasingly popular targets for cybercriminals, many remain completely unprotected in this regard. As a result, when faced with a ransomware attack, there is often a lack of preparation and awareness around the...

Top-ranked VMware ups cloud systems management share

IDC has ranked VMware number one in market share in both worldwide cloud systems management and IT automation and configuration management software based on 2017 revenues. Customers helped VMware top the cloud systems management category for the fifth straight year...

Think exponentially, not incrementally

The rules of the game are changing in Africa's banking sector, writes Sunil Kaushal, CEO: Africa and Middle East at Standard Chartered Bank. We are fortunate to witness a period of monumental progress in Africa. The changes are visible across all sectors. African...

Forrester names SAP as a leader

SAP has been named by Forrester Research as a leader in its report "The Forrester Wave: Specialised Insights Service Providers, Q3 2018". The report says the analytics and insights services offering from SAP, part of SAP Digital Business Services, "effectively...

Huawei launches new wearables

Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) has announced two new wearables: Huawei Watch GT and Huawei Band 3 Pro. Launched alongside the flagship Huawei Mate 20 Series, the new wearables offer novel and sophisticated ways for consumers to track their activities and receive...

Recognise and prevent modern cyber scams

When it comes to protecting yourself and your organization against cyber scams, there's no "one-size-fits-all" solution. By Doros Hadjizenonos, regional sales director at Fortinet in South Africa As organisations and people alike continue to adopt new devices and...

Cloudbox adopts shopping mall concept

Until now, there has never been a solution where small business owners could choose their core IT requirements through a single product. Cloudbox has adopted the shopping mall concept and aims to simplify IT for business owners who don't always have the technical...

IoT takes SA by storm

Everyone agrees that technology and the internet of things (IoT) has transformed the way we live our lives and co-existing without our gadgets, a screen full of applications, and an internet connection is near impossible these days. "South Africans should prepare to...

Build a connected, trusted and smart enterprise

Business intelligence (BI) is an essential element to the success of any organisation. Without fully understanding the data within the business, without a true understanding of its operational performance (or lack thereof), reliable and effective strategies cannot be...

Project Manager (Mining & Engineering) – Gauteng Gauteng

A dynamic organization based in the East Rand is looking to employ a Project Manager from the Mining / Engineering industry with a minimum of 5 - 10 years' experience.Minimum RequirementsMatricPMP Certified (preferable)Project Management QualificationValid Drivers...

Software Developer (Next.js and React) (JHB) (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:An innovative software company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) solutions is seeking a remote mid-level full-stack [URL Removed] and React developer to join their vibrant development team. The successful candidate will collaborate within a...

Tech Lead/Solution Architect

We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Tech Lead / Solution Architect to join our innovative team. In this role, you'll design and implement comprehensive technical solutions that drive our business forward, ensuring our projects align with strategic objectives and...

Tech Lead/Solution Architect – Western Cape Cape Town

We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Tech Lead / Solution Architect to join our innovative team. In this role, you'll design and implement comprehensive technical solutions that drive our business forward, ensuring our projects align with strategic objectives and...

Senior PHP (Laravel) Developer

Looking for a collaborative Senior PHP (Laravel) Developer who will be responsible for contributing to the development of the back-end, encompassing new features, and infrequent bug fixes. Write maintainable and clean back-end code, including open-source packages....

Scala Developer

?? Calling All Scala Developers in South Africa! - REMOTE OPPORTUNITY?? Are you a Scala developer looking for an exciting remote opportunity? We're building a team for a UK-based client and are looking for talented professionals to join us. What's on the table?? Fully...

Senior PHP (Laravel) Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Looking for a collaborative Senior PHP (Laravel) Developer who will be responsible for contributing to the development of the back-end, encompassing new features, and infrequent bug fixes. Write maintainable and clean back-end code, including open-source packages....

Scala Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

?? Calling All Scala Developers in South Africa! - REMOTE OPPORTUNITY?? Are you a Scala developer looking for an exciting remote opportunity? We're building a team for a UK-based client and are looking for talented professionals to join us. What's on the table?? Fully...

SAP Systems Analyst (MM / Inventory Management) (CH1060)

Our client in the banking industry is looking for a SAP Systems Analyst with Materials Management (MM Module) and Inventory Management experience to join their team. The purpose of the role is to deliver functional expertise in SAP MM processes, including...

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