Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

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...

VAT compliance could address revenue challenges

As South Africa grapples with fiscal challenges and debates over potential VAT rate increases, tax experts are calling for a fundamental shift in approach that addresses the root causes of revenue shortfalls rather than simply increasing tax burdens on citizens....

BNPL drives financial inclusion in Africa

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is emerging as a key player in modern consumer financing, offering an alternative to traditional credit models and reshaping how people access and manage credit. Once dismissed as a niche payment option, BNPL has now become a significant...

CIOs driving shift to co-ownership of digital leadership

Forty-five percent of CIOs are beginning to work with their CxO peers to bring IT and business area staff together to co-lead digital delivery on an enterprise-wide scale, according to Gartner’s annual global survey of CIOs and technology executives. ”CIOs face a...

AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors launched

AMD has announced the anticipated AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 WX-Series processors and re-introduced the Threadripper processor lineup to the high-end desktop space with the Ryzen Threadripper 7000 Series processors. AMD is introducing the Ryzen Threadripper PRO...

Cybercriminals stoop to exploit Israeli-Hamas conflict

Kaspersky has identified a scam campaign exploiting the Israeli-Hamas conflict whereby cybercriminals are attempting to capitalise on people's willingness to aid those impacted by deceiving potential victims into making donations - ultimately leading to the theft of...

Wrap: Gitex Global 2023

Gitex, held every year in Dubai, bills itself as the biggest IT show in the world. Kathy Gibson reports   Dubai’s vision for a human-centric digital city Dubai is known as one of the world’s most technologically advanced cities, with an impressive array of...

Ancient diamonds shine light on the evolution of Earth

The analysis of ancient, superdeep diamonds dug up from mines in Brazil and western Africa has exposed new processes of how continents evolved and moved during the early evolution of complex life on Earth. These diamonds - which were formed between 650 million and 450...

Gartner forecasts 8% growth in IT spend

Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $5,1-trillion in 2024, an increase of 8% from 2023, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. While generative AI (GenAI) has not yet had a material impact on IT spending, investment in AI more broadly is supporting...

Intel launches Intel Core 14th Gen desktop processors

Intel launched the new Intel Core 14th Generation desktop processor family, led by the Intel Core i9-14900K. This latest-generation desktop processor family includes six new unlocked desktop processors at launch, delivering up to 24 cores and 32 threads and up to 6...

GenAI spend to reach $143bn, with 73% CAGR

A new forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC) shows that enterprises will invest nearly $16-billion worldwide on GenAI solutions in 2023. This spending, which includes GenAI software as well as related infrastructure hardware and IT/business services, is...

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Veeam, Lenovo partner on data management

Veeam Software has announced a new global partnership with Lenovo, which will enable customers to purchase Veeam Intelligent Data Management solutions with Lenovo Software Defined Infrastructure (SDI) and Storage Area Network (SAN) offerings directly from Lenovo and...

How to battle information complexity in life sciences

Almost all organisations, no matter the industry, are facing the need to manage and store information securely. By Lenore Kerrigan, country sales director of OpenText Life sciences companies are no exception - the drug development process is information and data...

Constantia Life and Health chooses SilverBridge

Constantia Life and Health (CLAH) has contracted SilverBridge Holdings to provide them with a solution to assist with the distribution and administration of its new group life product. The Web-based solution accommodates a variety of channels from Online to Broker...

Huawei WTTx wins 2018 ITU Global Corporate Award

At the ITU Telecom World 2018 on September 10, Huawei's wireless to the x (WTTx) solution won the Global Corporate Award: Sustainable Development for the outstanding contributions in accelerating the global penetration of broadband connections and improving household...

Westcon-Comstor expands portfolio with Mitel

Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa has been appointed as a distributor for Mitel. This partnership follows the appointment in July of Westcon-Comstor as sole pan-international distributor for Mitel. Westcon-Comstor resellers now have access to Mitel's full range of...

Find new answers to old technology questions

The potential of technology and innovation to dramatically improve our personal and business lives has been well documented. Each new innovation seems to lead to the next one, creating a world in which we can connect billions of sensors that can inform us of...

AI is reinventing insurance

The growing maturity of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is changing the consumer's experience of car insurance for the better by enabling agile new players to come to market with simpler, faster, more transparent and more affordable insurance...

Technology can change the face of learning

South Africa needs to undergo a learning revolution to keep up with the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and improve the way young South Africans learn. This is according to Michael Wolf, CEO of Formula D - an interactive experience design firm that seeks...

IoT a prerequisite for sustainable development

IoT and digitisation enables us to efficiently, proactively and predictively address the sustainability challenges that are faced globally and on the African continent. By Reshaad Sha, CEO of Liquid Telecom With Africa's population set to increase from around...

How young people feel about tourism future

With over 1-billion young people set to enter the global labour market over the next decade, many policy makers and development practitioners see hospitality and tourism as a key growth sector in Africa. However, perceptions regarding the sector need to shift if...

Intermediate Full Stack Developer (Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town

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Database Developer (Onsite)

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PHP / Laravel Developer

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a full-service, integrated ad agency with offices in Cape Town and they're one of the largest independently owned agencies in South Africa. They're looking for a PHP Developer with experience in PHP, Laravel, and Node.js to join their team....

Database Developer (Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Join a leading data-driven organization focused on delivering innovative technology solutions that empower businesses to make strategic, data-informed decisions. They are looking for a skilled Database Developer with in-depth experience in Google Cloud...

PHP / Laravel Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a full-service, integrated ad agency with offices in Cape Town and they're one of the largest independently owned agencies in South Africa. They're looking for a PHP Developer with experience in PHP, Laravel, and Node.js to join their team....

Business Intelligence Analyst (Onsite 6-month contract to go perm)

ENVIRONMENT:A renowned digital hub in Cape Town is on the lookout for a Business Intelligence Analyst to design and maintain reports and dashboards using Google Looker Studio. The role involves tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and delivering valuable...

Software Engineer (Typescript, React, Node.js)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a comprehensive digital agency located in Reading, UK, and Stellenbosch, South Africa, is in search of a skilled Software Engineer to become a valuable member of their team. As a problem solver, you will collaborate with both customers and...

Software Engineer (Hybrid)

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