Starlink momentum shows no signs of abating
Namibia and South Africa might have rejected Starlink, but according to global analysts Opensignal, it is currently riding a wave of unprecedented momentum and has now evolved from a last-resort connectivity option into a mainstream broadband competitor. Its...
Diesel surges as record April price hike expected
South Africa's fuel retailers recorded the largest spike in diesel stop volumes in recent years in the week of 18 to 21 March, two full weeks before April's expected record price adjustment, according to Lightstone’s analysis of anonymised Tracker mobility data....
NASA tracks glacial changes
For the first time, scientists have created a comprehensive global dataset revealing how the world's glaciers speed up and slow down with the seasons. Published in Science in November 2025, this groundbreaking study analysed over 36 million satellite image pairs -...
Safer Internet Day: Tips for safe and effective online learning
For the first time, people report that their primary motivation for using AI isn’t entertainment, but learning. In South Africa, where young people are some of the fastest-growing groups of internet users, many teenagers are especially excited about AI and digital...
OADC buys seven data centres from NTT Data
Kathy Gibson reports - Open Access Data Centres (OADC), part of the WIOCC group of companies, has acquired seven South African data centres from NTT Data. The data centres, in Bryanston, Parklands, Cape Town, Umhlanga, Bloemfontein, Gqeberha and East London, were part...
Wearable tech will be worth $232bn
The wearable tech industry was worth $117,4-billion in 2024 and is forecast to reach $232,2-billion by 2030, with hearables and smartwatches as key growth drivers, supported by strong demand for health monitoring and artificial intelligence (AI) tools, according to...
Computing power is the new arms race
The market was left stunned as the Magnificent Seven or Big 7 tech giants (Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Tesla) reported results recently and outlined capex plans, projecting 40%-plus increases in their investment budgets for 2026. By Peter...
AI research aims to help children with epilepsy
After nearly a decade of uncontrolled seizures and repeatedly being told their child’s brain scans were “normal”, Matthew and Jenny Sanan have launched a BackaBuddy crowdfunding campaign to fund Project Unseen, a South African research initiative exploring how...
SA young scientists recognised at Taiwan International Science Fair
Two exceptional young scientists from Limpopo and the Western Cape have been recognised for their innovative research projects at the prestigious Taiwan International Science Fair (TISF). Karabo Mpuru, a former learner at Northern Academy in Polokwane, and Yu-Yao...
What salary should you be earning?
What is your job worth to employers? To answer that question, online recruitment platform Pnet has released its Pnet Job Market Trends Report, including the 2026 Salary Guide. Based on actual salary offerings from thousands of vacancies posted across the company’s...
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Sedna Africa to deploy private mobile network at Beira Port
Sedna Africa has secured a contract with Beira Terminal Operator Cornelder de Moçambique, to deploy a private mobile network at Beira Port in Mozambique. “Our heritage lies in mining, where we’ve proudly built a strong pedigree supporting industry leaders like Anglo...
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Business Developers debuts
Red Hat has announced Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Business Developers to simplify access to its enterprise Linux platform for business-focused development and testing scenarios. A new self-service offering through the Red Hat Developer Program, Red Hat Enterprise...
Sophos Managed Risk expands capabilities
Sophos has announced the expansion of its Sophos Managed Risk capabilities with the introduction of Internal Attack Surface Management (IASM) with technology powered by Tenable. Many organisations face critical blind spots in their cyber defenses. In fact, Sophos...
Naim Yazbeck is Microsoft’s new president for Middle East and Africa
Microsoft has announced that Naim Yazbeck has been appointed as president for Microsoft Middle East and Africa (MEA), effective 1 July 2025. He will oversee Microsoft’s operations across the Middle East and Africa region, driving strategic initiatives that accelerate...
Cerebrium raises $8,5m to scale serverless AI platform
Cerebrium, a serverless AI infrastructure platform founded in Cape Town, has announced an $8,5-million seed round, led by Gradient, Google’s AI venture fund, with participation from Y Combinator, Authentic Ventures, and several strategic angel investors and operators....
SA needs a performance-driven culture
Some consider South Africa's labour laws to be extremely stringent, but even those that believe the levels of protection offered to employees are good argue that certain aspects of the laws need to be relaxed to promote economic growth while still addressing...
Welcome to the new cyber battleground
The Israel–Iran war has moved at a rapid pace in terms of kinetic warfare. What is also a new development is the speed at which this conflict rapidly expanded beyond traditional warfare, evolving into a complex cyber conflict, writes Dr Carl Windsor, chief information...
Zutari appoints new CEO for Africa
Engineering consultancy Zutari has appointed Tlhabeli Christopher (TC) Ralebitso as CEO: Africa, effective 1 July 2025. He will report directly to group CEO Teddy Daka. Ralebitso holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and began his career in...
What really happens to your old tech?
You finally hand in that old laptop - through your company’s e-waste drive, a school initiative, or maybe an ITAD collection bin. But what happens next? By Giulio Airaga, MD of Desco Electronic Recyclers Most imagine it gets dumped or shipped away. At Desco, that...
Zebra Technologies supports first responders
Zebra Technologies has launched the FR55 first responder mobile computer to meet the operational requirements of emergency, defence and security sectors. The FR55 responds to the move from the TETRA digital radio service to 3GPP Mission Critical Services (MCX) on...
Senior Integrations Developer at Reverside
Reverside is a leading IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We help clients design and implement seamless, scalable integration solutions across complex enterprise...
Transformation Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job RoleThe Transformation Project Manager is accountable for the day-to-day execution, governance, and operational anchoring of Leroy Merlin South Africa's Strategy. The role ensures that the plan moves from strategy to disciplined execution, embedded into business...
Scrum Master – Western Cape Tyger Valley
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent technical...
Business Analyst – Gauteng Midrand
The successful candidate will function as the link between business objectives and technology development capabilities. The candidate will primarily be involved in the analysis and support of functionality.Responsibilities: Develop business requirement specifications...
Scrum Master at Reverside – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Intermediate Scrum Master to join our dynamic IT [Email Address Removed] Intermediate Scrum Master will act as a servant leader to the Scrum Team and Organization, helping them to adopt and [Email Address Removed]onsibilities...
Senior Integrations Developer at Reverside – Gauteng Pretoria
Reverside is a leading IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We help clients design and implement seamless, scalable integration solutions across complex enterprise...
Senior Project Manager (12-Month Contract) (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading IT infrastructure company servicing a diverse & global clientele that ranges from medium-sized businesses to large enterprises seeks a proactive and passionate Senior Project Manager with a strong technical background. You will manage...
Senior Systems Integration Engineer
Build regulator-grade integrations at the heart of a next-generation digital bank. Is this you? You're a detail-driven integration specialist who thrives in complex, regulated environments. You take pride in building deterministic, auditable systems where financial...
Scrum Master
Job Description:The purpose of the Scrum Master is to coordinate the delivery of value through the operational level of the Agile Release Train. He/She will spend much of their time helping team members communicate, coordinate and cooperate; generally assisting the...
Test Analyst at Reverside
Reverside is an established IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We partner with leading organizations to provide skilled professionals who drive innovation,...
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