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...

NASA engineering sparks battery innovation

Battery technology that has powered the International Space Station, the Hubble Space Telescope, and numerous satellites is now storing energy on Earth, enabling intermittent renewable energy sources to provide steady power. These extremely durable batteries were made...

Oracle Cloud rolls out Nvidia Blackwell GPUs

Oracle has optimised its first wave of liquid-cooled Nvidia GB200 NVL72 racks in its data centres. Thousands of Nvidia Blackwell GPUs are now being deployed and ready for customer use on Nvidia DGX Cloud and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to develop and run...

How the threat landscape evolved in 2023

Kaspersky’s experts have revealed the profound influence of AI on the 2023 cybersecurity landscape in their latest report. Adopting a multifaceted approach, the analysis explores the implications of AI, focusing on its use by defenders and regulators - and separately...

Local experts give cybersecurity predictions for EMEA

Cyberthreats are more sophisticated and complex than ever and evolving quickly with new technology like AI becoming increasingly advanced every day. Cultivating a security culture is paramount to strengthen an organisation’s human firewall, says security specialist...

New resources targeting tech offer hope for connectivity challenges

ITU's Partner2Connect Digital Coalition has identified new connectivity projects worth $7-billion worldwide in 2023, the UN tech agency announced at ​Partner2Connect's second annual meeting in Geneva. The new commitments increase to nearly $37-billion the value of...

Industrial printer shipments decline

Global shipments of industrial printers declined 2.4% year over year in the third quarter of 2023 (3Q23), according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Industrial Printer Tracker. However, the market contraction appears to be...

N3 toll plazas go contactless

FNB, in partnership with Visa and N3 Toll Concession (RF) (N3TC), are introducing a contactless card payments at toll plazas on the N3 Toll Route. Toll plazas will be equipped with card acceptance devices that will help to reduce time spent at the toll booth and...

Forescout raises alarm over Sierra Wireless routers

Global cybersecurity specialist Forescout has released “SIERRA:21 – Living on the Edge”, an analysis of 21 newly-discovered vulnerabilities within OT/IoT routers and open-source software components which emphasises the continued risk to critical infrastructure and...

Employers urged to rethink minimum wages

In a world of growing calls for global social reform, companies that want to preserve their market share will have to pay their employees at least a living wage. This is according to Professor Ines Meyer of the Living Wage South Africa Network, whose research paves...

Africa is ‘a uniquely appealing green investment destination’

KPMG has released a new report highlighting Africa's significant investment opportunity in renewable energy, detailing nearly $250-billion untapped green investment opportunities in areas such as solar, wind, and hydrogen. As it stands, Africa will need $277-billion...

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Fujitsu enables next-gen realtime AI simulators

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Social media steals the power from telecoms operators

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RCS-Communication launches new Ka-Band service in South

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Sterlite Tech accelerates digital reinvention

Global data network solutions company Sterlite Tech is accelerating digital reinventions with its holistic software solutions that converge the power of data analytics, enhanced customer experiences and programmable networks of the future to drive digital...

Increase coverage and speed with WiFi mesh networks

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Professional product managers deliver agility

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Surveillance evolves as cameras get a brain

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Syrex delivers perimeter security of the future

The partnership between Syrex and Check Point Software Technologies has gone from strength-to-strength over the past three years with the South African ICT solutions provider using it to provide local clients with a unique approach to next-generation firewalls. "At...

SilverBridge leave policy empowers employees

Since implementing its innovative discretionary time off (DTO) leave policy in January last year, SilverBridge Holdings has reported an overwhelming positive reception from staff resulting in employees better balancing their work and personal lives. Ruth Wotela,...

IoT and the opportunity for Africa

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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...

Applications Engineer

An engineering manufacturer seeks the specialized expertise of an experienced Application Engineer. This is an outstanding company to work for.Description:A technical professional who bridges the gap between sales and engineering by deeply understanding customer...

Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town

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 – Western Cape Cape Town Region

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...

Applications Engineer – Gauteng Braamfontein

An engineering manufacturer seeks the specialized expertise of an experienced Application Engineer. This is an outstanding company to work for.Description:A technical professional who bridges the gap between sales and engineering by deeply understanding customer...

Functional Tester

Functional Tester - Hybrid. - Contract4+ years of experience in Functional Testing role primarily responsible for checking new software products, clearing them for defects or issues.Run various scenario's tests to ensure it meets standards and guidelines before it can...

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