South Africans under increasing attack by fraudsters

A massive 68% of South Africans have been targeted by email, online, phone call or text messaging fraud in the last three months, with 13% saying they had become victims. Among those who said they were targeted, the most common reported schemes were phishing, where...

Solar Orbiter gets world-first views of the Sun’s poles

Thanks to its newly tilted orbit around the Sun, the European Space Agency-led Solar Orbiter spacecraft is the first to image the Sun’s poles from outside the ecliptic plane. Solar Orbiter’s unique viewing angle will change our understanding of the Sun’s magnetic...

Joburg is still Africa’s top data centre location

Johannesburg officially confirmed its position as Africa’s digital infrastructure powerhouse. The new Cushman & Wakefield 2025 Global Data Centre Market Comparison ranks Johannesburg as the continent’s leading data centre market and places it in the top 10...

IBM unveils scalable, fault-tolerant quantum roadmap

IBM is on track to deliver scalable quantum computing by the end of this decade. Scientists from the IBM Quantum Data Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, believe they have cracked the science for quantum error correction and will be able to build the world’s first...

IBM unveils scalable, fault-tolerant quantum roadmap

IBM is on track to deliver scalable quantum computing by the end of this decade. Scientists from the IBM Quantum Data Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, believe they have cracked the science for quantum error correction and will be able to build the world’s first...

IBM key to Pinnacle’s enterprise goals

Kathy Gibson reports – Pinnacle is marking two months as an IBM partner, having won the distribution rights on 9 March. The distributor expects IBM to make a big contribution to Pinnacle’s goal of growing its enterprise stack to 60% of the company’s revenue. “We have...

AI PC cuts eye lesion detection to seconds

A comprehensive eye exam in a crowded doctor’s office can often take the better part of two hours, with much of that time spent waiting for dilation-related eye drops to take effect before tests even begin. While an initial diagnosis using fundus photography can be...

Venture capital set for measured rebound

Venture capital across South Africa and the broader African continent is entering a period of cautious recovery and renewed opportunity, after two years of contraction and recalibration. This is according to Alison Collier, MD of Endeavor South Africa, who shares...

SA must act on AI skills now

Generative AI is no longer a future concept or a speculative technology. It is here now, rapidly reshaping industries and rewriting the rules of competitiveness. By Ntsako Baloyi, senior manager in the technology business at Accenture, Africa In South Africa, the...

Turkcell opposes MTN’s ConCourt appeal in bribery case

Turkcell’s wholly owned subsidiary, East Asian Consortium, has filed its opposition to MTN’s application to the Constitutional Court for leave to appeal the recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgment. The SCA’s judgment affirms the jurisdiction of South African...

Sony opens photography competition

The 19th edition of the Sony World Photography Awards is open for submissions, and free to enter. The Sony World Photography Awards, organised by Creo, is a definitive platform for the celebration and discovery of contemporary photography. Photographers worldwide are...

Call for cross-sector alliances to boost social development

Addressing the growing social development challenges in South Africa demands committed cross-sector collaboration in which corporate social investment (CSI) adopts a strategic rather than charitable intervention approach. Ray-Ann Sedres, head of the Sanlam Foundation,...

Tshwane innovates on meter reading, revenue collection

Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City – Collecting revenue from electricity users is vital for the City of Tshwane’s financial health, but outdated and inefficient systems have been playing havoc with its ability to do so efficiently. The city, which serves...

Cookie theft skyrockets … and SA’s on the leaderboard

South Africa has landed a troubling spot on the global leaderboard for leaked cookies, ranking 35th out of 253 countries - with 546-million cookies linked to South African users being found on the dark web, according to new research from NordVPN. Although cookies are...

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Future careers in the age of automation

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues its rapid ascent, reshaping industries and redefining professional landscapes, the conversation around career resilience has never been more urgent. By Hoosen Essof, head of employability, and Deepti Govind, intern at Regent...

Why security is the cornerstone of POPIA compliance

The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) has evolved considerably since it was first put into practice four years ago. In 2024, the Information Regulator (IR) intensified enforcement, issuing at least seven enforcement notices for non-compliance to several...

Oracle and Infobip enhance partnership

Infobip has enhanced its partnership with Oracle to bring conversational experiences to businesses and brands globally. The new integration enables Infobip and Oracle customers and partners to access Infobip's omnichannel services through Oracle Integration. Customers...

NTT Data unveils Smart AI Agent Ecosystem

NTT Data has announced a comprehensive enterprise-grade Smart AI Agent Ecosystem with industry-specific solutions to help clients transform their business. The company also announced a patented plug-in solution that turns legacy bots into autonomous intelligent...

Qlik introduces an agentic experience

Qlik has introduced its new agentic experience, providing a single, conversational interface allowing users across the enterprise to interact naturally with data, using specialised AI agents to quickly uncover insights, drive faster decisions, and boost productivity -...

ASSAf helps to demystify POPIA for researchers

The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) has launched its POPIA Voluntary Compliance Framework for Research, endorsed by the ASSAf Council. It is compulsory for all researchers to comply with POPIA. This voluntary Framework provides practical guidance for...

Meta introduces facial recognition tools

Meta is launching measures that use facial recognition technology to help detect and prevent scams and enable faster account recovery across its platforms in South Africa. The facial recognition system is designed to identify and block deceptive ads that misuse and...

Bolt launches flight tracking for scheduled rides

Bolt South Africa announces the launch of Flight Tracking for Scheduled Rides, enabling customers to sync their flight details when scheduling an airport pick-up. If a flight is delayed or cancelled, Bolt will automatically adjust the pick-up time or cancel the ride...

AI is key to digital defence this year

We are on the precipice of an unprecedented shift that is reshaping the cybersecurity industry and how organisations tread through the digital landscape. By Morné Louwrens, MD: advisory at Marsh Africa, and Prejlin Naidoo, digital partner from Oliver Wyman In 2024,...

Tech is reshaping Africa’s development trajectory

Africa stands at a critical juncture where rapid technological advancements can be leveraged to address longstanding socioeconomic challenges and drive economic development. By Lungi Sangqu, CEO of Africa Digital Success The continent faces numerous hurdles, including...

Senior Data Engineer

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a talented individual to join their dynamic team in Gauteng. You'll thrive in a remote-first work culture that prioritizes innovation and collaboration, with monthly in-person get-togethers to foster team bonding and idea...

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My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a .Net developer to join them on an independent contract basis Cape Town based / 12 month contract / Hybrid Analyse change requests and determine technical impact.Provide implementation estimates.Maintain...

Senior Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a talented individual to join their dynamic team in Gauteng. You'll thrive in a remote-first work culture that prioritizes innovation and collaboration, with monthly in-person get-togethers to foster team bonding and idea...

Software Developer at QES – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a .Net developer to join them on an independent contract basis Cape Town based / 12 month contract / Hybrid Analyse change requests and determine technical impact.Provide implementation estimates.Maintain...

Technical Support Agent (Spanish / Italian Cape Town)

ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-headquartered company, driven by innovation and growth, is seeking a Spanish or Italian speaking Technical Support Agent, who will be based onsite in Cape Town the primary contact for customers facing technical issues, providing effective support...

Senior PHP Developer (Hybrid) (PTA) – Gauteng Pretoria

ENVIRONMENT:Join a High-Impact Development Team Working on Scalable, Modern Web Platforms. They are an experienced Laravel Developer to join their core engineering team working on a national-scale emergency response dispatch platform used across mobile and web...

Senior Python Developer (Django) (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:LEAD the technical modernisation of a Django-based insurance platform of a well-established Financial Services provider seeking the coding expertise of a Senior Python Developer. You will help drive this transformation, working on meaningful technical...

Intermediate Data Engineer

Our client is seeking an experienced Intermediate Data Engineer to join their team. This role is key to building and maintaining scalable data infrastructure to support analytics, business intelligence, and operational systems. The successful candidate will have solid...

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