MeerKAT and Webb measure farthest fast radio burst

First discovered in 2007, fast radio bursts are enigmatic, millisecond-long flashes of radio emission from the distant universe. Their origin remains uncertain, particularly since most are seen once and never again. Now, astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space...

Ampath confirms hack, but disputes theft of 80m patient records

Ampath, one of the country’s biggest pathology labs, has confirmed that it has been the victim of a cyberattack, but has issued a statement clarifying the claim by hackers that “80-million patient records” have been stolen. The company says it has contained the...

How will your career withstand the impact of AI?

New research from The TEFL Academy’s South African Career Resilience Report 2026 reveals that 57% of local respondents have questioned whether their chosen career or qualification will still be valuable because of artificial intelligence - while 84% say AI has already...

Cyber resilience the foundation for Africa’s next phase of digital growth

Building strong cyber resilience will be the key to sustaining the current remarkable growth of Africa’s digital economy, according to a new white paper from Mastercard. The report – Africa’s Digital Defence Race - highlights that between 2016 and 2025, mobile money...

Bolt takes e-hailing compliance nationwide

Bolt is expanding its South African national e-hailing compliance programme following regulatory engagements in the North West and Western Cape as the industry works to turn the country’s new e-hailing regulations into practical licensing, safety, and operating...

Mega-rotation out of Big Tech is on the cards

Mega-rotation out of Big Tech is going to be a major theme for investors for the rest of 2026. This is the prediction from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as investors accelerate a broad shift away from concentrated positions in mega-cap technology stocks and into...

Powertel and Paratus Zimbabwe switch on new fibre corridor

Powertel Communications and Paratus Zimbabwe have announced that the first phase of their landmark cross-border fibre project is live and carrying traffic. The new route is the first major milestone of the public-private partnership (PPP) agreement signed in June 2025...

Fuel bills won’t recover as quickly as they rose

South African organisations are undergoing the most severe fuel price shock in recent years driven by the Strait of Hormuz crisis and the Iran-US-Israel conflict. Despite this week’s decreases, different grades of fuel are still R4 to R6 higher than what they were in...

SABA calls for legislative action against offshore gambling

The South African Bookmakers Association (SABA) is calling for urgent action to block illegal offshore gambling websites. This follows the recent position adopted by the Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) regarding proposals by the National Gambling Board...

Eskom Expo celebrates youth innovation at Regional Science Fairs

Eskom Expo for Young Scientists will celebrate youth innovation through 38 Regional Science Fairs held across South Africa, providing school learners with a competitive platform to showcase their research, ideas, and problem-solving skills. This year, about 6 300...

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...

Critical vulnerabilities have doubled, but few are urgent

The proportion of critical vulnerability exposures has more than doubled over the past year, but fewer than one in 12 proved urgent enough to require immediate action. This is one of the findings from Check Point Software Technologies’ new Under Pressure: The 2026...

FOMO creates perfect storm for World Cup merchandise scammers

Official FIFA World Cup 2026 merchandise is running low, while fans all over the world are scrambling to get their favourite player's shirt in time for the final matches. And this is creating a perfect storm for cyberscammers. “Attackers know that FOMO (fear of...

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Oni-Tel launches high-speed fibre backbone at DPA

Oni-Tel Fibre Networks has launched its Inter-Data Centre Fibre Network, with Digital Parks Africa (DPA) serving as the inaugural point of presence (PoP). The high-speed fibre backbone connects all major data centres across Gauteng, enabling seamless, low-latency...

Counting the carbon cost of SA’s digital ambitions

From the outside, a data centre appears almost lifeless. Yet within its walls, thousands of servers hum relentlessly, consuming vast amounts of power, writes Gerhard Fourie, channel aales manager for Sub-Saharan Africa and IOI at Nutanix. Every mobile transaction,...

Avoid the debt trap this Black Friday

As Black Friday and the festive season approach, South Africans are preparing for a time of celebration, generosity, and heightened spending. While the excitement of deals and holidays is contagious, it’s also a period where many fall into the trap of accumulating...

G20 was ultimately a triumph for SA and Africa

The recent G20 summit in Johannesburg, which included a final declaration, transcended the anticipated geopolitical storms. By Hugh Hacking, executive head of structured investments and annuities at Momentum Corporate Despite the highly publicised boycott by the US...

The digital shift reshaping SA retail

South Africa’s retail landscape is undergoing a structural reset. By the end of 2025, online sales are expected to surpass R130-billion, almost 10% of the national retail market. Against flat offline growth, this signals more than a temporary spike. It’s a long-term...

Anti-vandal copper-aluminium busbar launched

South African original equipment manufacturer Power Process Systems (PPS) has introduced AV-CAB, a purpose-engineered, anti-vandal copper–aluminium busbar designed to combat copper theft while maintaining high electrical performance. Copper theft continues to place...

Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal invests R1,1bn

Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal has announced a transformative investment of over R1,1-billion in network infrastructure for the current financial year (FY26). "Our investment in KwaZulu-Natal reflects our commitment to building a digitally inclusive province where everyone can...

Kaspersky SD-WAN debuts hardware and software enhancements

Kaspersky SD-WAN now provides enhanced network reliability and management with new hardware models, advanced troubleshooting tools, improved LTE diagnostics and scalable CPE support. These features enable more secure, efficient and flexible network deployment for...

Despite record security spending, data loss drains SA businesses

South African organisations, already navigating a tough economic climate, are facing another significant drain on their resources: the persistent and costly loss of sensitive data. While external threats grab headlines, new research reveals that a significant number...

IT Systems Administrator (Gansbaai Onsite) – Western Cape Gans Bay

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Ecotourism Company seeks a strong technical all-rounder to fill a hands-on role as an IT Systems Administrator where you will support and maintain technology systems, infrastructure and electronic equipment across multiple business entities. The...

Senior Business Analyst – 6 Months Contract – Gauteng Sandton

To define and document business processes and software requirements for technology initiatives and business information systemsJOB DESCRIPTION Business management Conducting stakeholder analysis, plan business analysis activities, communication, and requirements...

Client Data Analyst (Fund Operations) (Contract) (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a key role in the Project Delivery team, supporting the implementation of key change initiatives across Africa Unit Trust fund ranges of an innovative Investment Management Firm seeking a Client Data Analyst to fill a 10-Month Contract. Joining the...

Microsoft Specialist – Durbanville (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:A South African company operating in the energy, oil, and gas sector is seeking an experienced Microsoft Specialist to take ownership of the administration, governance, and ongoing optimisation of their Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. The role...

Senior Java Engineer (Data Engineering) (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:WORK on cutting-edge Data Engineering projects of a US-based growing premium Software Product and Consulting Services company seeking a Senior Java Engineer with strong Data Engineering. You will be focused on executing critical enterprise data retention,...

Senior Software Developer

Design Fit for Purpose Solutions & Algorithms & planning:Actively contribute to design and planning meetings, discussions and documentation.Design solutions using most appropriate approved architectural pattern.Ensure design patterns used are increasing the...

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