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...

Humanoid robots get closer to reality, one step at a time

Humanoid robots are rapidly becoming a reality. Those built on Nvidia Isaac GR00T are already learning to walk, manipulate objects and otherwise interact with the real world. Gathering diverse and large datasets to train these sophisticated machines can be...

Altron expects substantially higher earnings

Altron has issued a trading statement alerting shareholders to the possibility that its earnings for the year ended 28 February 2025 will be substantially higher than the previous year. The group reports that continuing operations headline earnings per share (HEPS)...

Reduce employee fatigue with proactive change management

When managers create a psychologically safe environment for their employees it can have up to a 46% reduction in change fatigue, according to Gartner. Gartner defines the concept of change fatigue as negative employee responses to change, such as apathy, burnout, and...

Last call for local app developers …

The deadline for submissions for the 2023 MTN Business App of the Year Awards is 25 September. MTN Business has hosted the App of the Year Awards for the past 12 years, uncovering and celebrating local technology talent and out-of-the-box thinking that drives...

Cisco to acquire Splunk

Cisco intends to acquire Splunk for $157 per share in cash, representing approximately $28-billion in equity value. When the acquisition closes, Splunk president and CEO Gary Steele will join Cisco's executive leadership team reporting to chair and CEO Chuck Robbins....

Disruptive startups spearhead gaming revolution

The gaming arena is constantly evolving, thanks to the cutting-edge technological trends driven by innovative startups. These entrepreneurial ventures are harnessing the emerging technologies like AI, AR/VR, and smartphones to pioneer avant-garde business models and...

Investment returning to global tourism sector

Investment in the global tourism cluster has started to bounce back from the lows it touched during the pandemic off the back of the steady recovery of international tourist arrivals, according to a new report jointly produced by UNWTO and fDi (foreign direct...

AI brings silicon and software together in the siliconomy

Intel has unveiled an array of technologies aimed at bringing artificial intelligence (AI) everywhere and making it more accessible across all workloads, from client and edge to network and cloud. “AI represents a generational shift, giving rise to a new era of global...

Intel punts a software-defined approach to AI and security

Intel has announced general availability of a new attestation service that is part of Intel Trust Authority, which offers unified, independent assessment of Intel's trusted execution environment (TEE) integrity and policy enforcement, and audit records. At Intel...

Most of us have an unhealthy relationship with work

The world's relationship with work is at a breaking point - and its effects are pervasive. This is the headline finding from the first HP Work Relationship Index, a study exploring employees' relationships with work. The study polled more than 15 600 respondents...

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Being prepared is key to mitigating cyber attacks

In an age where cyber criminals are a dime a dozen, and the threat landscape more complex than ever, it pays to prepare and be always on guard. This means being up to date with the strategies and tricks used by cyber adversaries, and investing in monitoring solutions...

Predictive analytics, machine learning boost uptime

Use of advanced predictive analytics and machine learning solutions in the data centre will enable organisations to vastly simplify operations, improve the support experience and bolster uptime across their enterprise infrastructures. The technology should be an...

Mimecast acquires Ataata

E-mail and data security company Mimecast has acquired Ataata, a cyber security training and awareness platform designed to reduce human error in the workplace and help enable organisations to become more secure by changing the security culture of their employees. The...

Kenya’s new tax plan will impact local operations

Kenya's government has overhauled the country's current income tax legislation framework and announced measures designed to help grow the economy, according to the Budget Statement for the fiscal year 2018/2019. South African businesses with interests in- or ties with...

Growthpoint becomes first property listing on A2X

Growthpoint Properties has been approved for a secondary listing on A2X Markets and will list on 18 July 2018. Growthpoint is South Africa's largest listed real estate investment trust (REIT) and owns and manages a diverse portfolio of commercial, retail and...

Vast adds free WiFi for World Cup action

To ensure 2018 FIFA World Cup enthusiasts don't miss a beat, Vast Networks has increased the amount of complimentary WiFi available across select shopping centres, major airports and key hospitals. As an extra treat, in partnership with DStv, VAST is giving all DStv...

World rugby secures .rugby domain

World Rugby has made history by launching the .rugby internet domain name, kicking-off a digital revolution that could deliver multiple promotional benefits to the global rugby community. World Rugby's website has become www.world.rugby and all of the international...

Create a culture of health in the workplace

Employee health and wellness is inextricably linked with work productivity. The conundrum is that with the amount of time people spend at their desks in a closed office each day, the working environment can have a potentially detrimental impact on their wellbeing...

Challenge to combat youth unemployment

Cognity Advisory has announced the start of this year's University Business Challenge (UBC). Sponsored by General Electric (GE), the challenge will see South African students participate in teams in a business simulation competition designed to develop their...

Xerox Global Print Driver simplifies management

Xerox can now keep more printers, documents and information connected and protected with a universal print driver that makes device management simpler for network administrators. The new Xerox Global Print Driver V4 was developed to ensure a consistent and...

Program Administrator (PMBOK) at Construct Executive Search

Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor's Degree in AdministrationMust have 5-10 years of experience in Administration at Engineering Consulting CompanyMust have knowledge of FIDIC contracts and agreementsMust have knowledge of NEC4 ECC...

Full Stack Java Developer (Expert) 2248

Full Stack Java Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:- Technical:o Angular frameworko Javao Kafkao HTML5, Typescript and CSSo Unit testingo Integration Testingo RESTful API (Swagger, Open API)o Microservices architectureo Docker/ Kuberneteso Object-oriented...

Mid to Senior C# Developer

Our client is looking for an experienced C# Developer with expertise in VB.NET and desktop/web applications for a hybrid role based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTechNETC# (Desktop/Web)MS SQLCrystal ReportsShould you meet the...

Full Stack Java Developer (Expert) 2248 – Gauteng Pretoria

Full Stack Java Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:- Technical:o Angular frameworko Javao Kafkao HTML5, Typescript and CSSo Unit testingo Integration Testingo RESTful API (Swagger, Open API)o Microservices architectureo Docker/ Kuberneteso Object-oriented...

Mid to Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for an experienced C# Developer with expertise in VB.NET and desktop/web applications for a hybrid role based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTechNETC# (Desktop/Web)MS SQLCrystal ReportsShould you meet the...

Field Support Engineer

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Field Support Engineer to join our team. You'll responsible for providing on-site technical support, maintenance, and troubleshooting for hardware, software, and network systems at client locations. The ideal candidate will...

Business Intelligence Developer

Our client is looking for a seasoned BI Developer who will be involved in data modelling, dashboard creation, and providing insights to clients. Responsibilities: Design, build and deploy BI solutions.Evaluate and improve existing BI systems.Collaborate with teams to...

Automation Engineer (Remote)

The automation engineer role is aimed not only at the company's internal requirements, but also at providing automation projects and efficiency improvements for the company's customers which will be scoped individually as required.Responsibilities include:- Detailed...

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