Hubble solves merger mystery from Milky Way’s early years

Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, grew to its current size in part by consuming smaller galaxies. Now, new data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows definitive evidence of a dwarf galaxy merging with the young Milky Way galaxy in the earliest phases of its...

Crypto assets force tax systems to review their policies

The rapid rise of crypto assets is forcing tax systems to ponder if rules designed for a traditional economy can keep pace with technologies that are redefining how value is created, owned and exchanged, Professor Shaun Parsons has told attendees at a University of...

CEOs want to ramp up their AI spending as FOMO kicks on

AI is exceeding most CEOs’ expectations and their optimism is growing. Cisco’s latest study shows that 67% now worry they’re underinvesting in the technology — up from 57% last year — with nearly two thirds (64%) of those surveyed now seeing AI adoption as mandatory...

Women face higher levels of burnout as stress levels climb

South African employers are facing a growing workforce resilience challenge as new data reveals that women are increasingly bearing the burden of workplace stress, burnout and mental health crises. A comprehensive analysis by Lyra Southern Africa of 67 419 Employee...

AI helps to protect endangered species across the globe

From Seattle to Cape Town, and everywhere around and between, AI is helping conserve the wild plants and animals that make up the intricate web of life on Earth. It’s critical work that sustains ecosystems and supports biodiversity at a time when the United...

Financial Ombud looks back on its first year

It’s been one year since the National Financial Ombud Scheme (NFO) was formed from the amalgamation of the Ombudsman for Banking Services (OBS), the Credit Ombud (CO), the Ombudsman for Long-Term Insurance (OLTI), and the Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance (OSTI)....

Record number of fintechs enter Ecobank Challenge

More than 1 400 fintech startups from 64 countries across Africa and beyond applied for this year's Ecobank Fintech Challenge, with eight of them making the cut to the final where they will compete for the ultimate prize. This is the sixth edition of this...

Marketing leaders shift to genAI

Sixty-three percent of marketing leaders are planning to invest in generative AI in the next 24 months according to a survey from Gartner. Slightly more than half of respondents (56%) see greater reward than risk in generative AI. A Gartner survey of 405 marketing...

SABS warns about self-appointed regulators, watchdogs

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has noticed an increasing trend of some associations and industry bodies trying to derail the credibility of the SABS and creating confusion by publishing misleading information about their authority to regulate or govern...

IBM, VMware collaborate to modernise workloads

Enterprises have embraced hybrid cloud to deliver agility and drive their digital transformation. This requires enterprises to be able to run workloads and applications across more than one environment, and often multiple clouds. Yet at the same time, many...

Online privacy, cybersecurity awareness on a decline

The world's online privacy and cybersecurity awareness is declining, according to new research by NordVPN. Based on 25 analysed markets with the highest numbers of responses, people globally performed best in recognizing various online risks and how to avoid them...

Threat actors get creative, HP study finds

Threat actors are chaining different combinations of attacks together like Lego bricks to sneak past detection tools, according to HP's quarterly HP Wolf Security Threat Insights Report. Based on data from millions of endpoints running HP Wolf Security, researchers...

Trend Micro, Interpol take down phishing platform

Trend Micro's close cooperation with global law enforcement authorities has led to another major win after the dismantling of a prolific phishing-as-a-service (PaaS) operation. Zaheer Ebrahim, solutions architect for Middle East and Africa at Trend comments: "Trend...

Surge in global cyberattacks

There has been a 8% surge in global weekly cyberattacks in the second quarter of 2023, the most significant increase in two years, highlighting how attackers have cunningly combined next-gen AI technologies with long-established tools like USB devices to conduct...

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Technology to optimise background screening

For many companies, vetting job applicants is an essential practice in their hiring process. With the growing risk of fraud and deception in the application process and workplace overall, the need for simplified, fast and accurate results is of utmost importance....

Alto Africa introduces IT in a Box

Built on the shopping mall concept, Alto Africa has now introduced Cloudbox, a new enhanced 'All-in-One' IT Solution in a box for SMEs. The cloud-based all-inclusive IT offering is specifically designed for SMEs that are looking to up their IT game. Cloudbox offers...

Technology transforms Nigeria’s shipping

The era of digitalisation continues to create opportunities for businesses in the African market, with data and information at the core of most industries. Nigeria is one of Africa's main economic hubs, and its shipping sector continues to benefit from advantages that...

MIE offers social media screening

Background screening and vetting company Managed Integrity Evaluation (MIE) has partnered with a reputable provider to expand its inclusive background screening service and now also offers comprehensive screening of all social media activities of potential employees...

ZTE debuts 5G E2E network slicing

ZTE has released what is claims is the world's first 5G E2E network slicing solution. The release will push forward the technical maturity of the 5G commercial system to a new level, lay a solid foundation for the new mode of 5G slice-based network operation, build up...

New chairman for BankservAfrica

Dr Yvonne Muthien has been appointed as the new chairperson of the BankservAfrica Board. Having served on the BankservAfrica board since 2014, she has already been an independent director and chair of the human resources and social and ethics committees. Dr Muthien's...

Identify and manage supplier risks

In many instances, the procurement function of supply chains is measured by its efficiency and success in sourcing reliable commodities and services at a reduced cost. Beyond cost savings, procurement departments also need to ensure that the business is exposed to...

Are you ready to go paperless?

Reduced costs. Better security and compliance. Increased productivity. And greater employee satisfaction. These are some of the challenges facing business owners every day - no matter the size of the organisation, writes Mark Taylor, CEO of Nashua. One of the surest...

EOH partners with KineMatik

EOH has been appointed as the authorised KineMatik partner in South Africa, enhancing the EOH Enterprise Information Management (EIM) solutions and extending its expertise to further meet the needs of its customers. KineMatik is an OpenText technology partner and a...

Digital transformation leads to multi-cloud

The siren's call of digital transformation boils down to "if you build an app, they will come", writes Lori MacVittie, principal technical evangelist at F5 Networks. There's a lot more to digital transformation than the pretty picture of success painted in colourful...

Senior Software Developer

Our client is seeking a skilled Senior Software Developer to join their IT team. The ideal person will be responsible for developing and maintaining their .NET Web Forms application and C# services, ensuring the reliability and performance of their systems. This role...

Support Engineer at BMW Group

Join Our Dynamic Team: ITSM Specialist Wanted! Are you a tech-savvy problem-solver with a passion for delivering exceptional IT service management? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment? If you have experience working with ITSM processes, know your way...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...

Senior Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is seeking a skilled Senior Software Developer to join their IT team. The ideal person will be responsible for developing and maintaining their .NET Web Forms application and C# services, ensuring the reliability and performance of their systems. This role...

Support Engineer at BMW Group – Gauteng Midrand

Join Our Dynamic Team: ITSM Specialist Wanted! Are you a tech-savvy problem-solver with a passion for delivering exceptional IT service management? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment? If you have experience working with ITSM processes, know your way...

Software Developer – Java (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....

Senior Business Analyst

The Senior Business Analyst will lead the scoping and documentation of business requirements for strategic SCM projects, ensuring alignment between procurement planning and emerging digital solutions. Business Requirements Scoping and Documentation: Assist the unit...

Python and Azure Software Engineer at Sabenza IT

Are you passionate about coding and cloud technologies? Do you have a keen interest in the automotive industry? Our client, a cutting-edge leader in the automotive sector, is looking for a talented Python and Azure Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in...

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