Cedarberg reveals tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start life

An international team of scientists from South Africa, Canada, France and the UK has uncovered fossil evidence of a tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start the recovery of Earth’s oceans after a global mass extinction. The team, led by Dr Claire Browning, an Honorary...

CEOs take the lead as AI investment gains pace

Corporate AI investment is growing significantly and it’s not about to slow down. Companies are planning to double their spending on the technology in 2026, accounting for about 1,7% of revenues - more than twice the increase for 2025. Meanwhile, CEOs are rolling up...

Geoeconomic risks rise in new age of competition

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026, published yesterday (14 January), finds geoeconomic confrontation emerges as the top risk for the year, followed by interstate conflict, extreme weather, societal polarisation and misinformation and disinformation....

South Africans stay optimistic as they adapt to financial pressures

South African households are showing signs of meaningful financial adaptation amid ongoing cost pressures, according to TransUnion’s latest Q4 2025 Consumer Pulse Study. While inflation and affordability challenges persist, consumers are becoming more intentional in...

Vodacom partners with Starlink to deliver broadband across Africa

Vodacom has announced an agreement with Starlink to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband internet to millions of businesses across Africa and to expand rural network coverage. Integrating Starlink’s satellite backhaul into Vodacom’s mobile network will accelerate...

The stark reality of the financial fragility of SA workers

South Africa’s frontline workers – the 75% of blue-collar standouts that keep our shops stocked, our streets clean, and our buildings safe - are under mounting financial pressure, with no savings to fall back on if a personal crisis hits them. According to Deskless...

Government initiatives will boost carbon capture

Nearly 700-million tonnes of CO2 will be captured globally each year by 2036, according to new research from IDTechEX. Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) technologies capture carbon dioxide from flue gases or directly from the atmosphere. This waste CO2...

Gates believes humanity is at a crossroads

At its 2025 Goalkeepers event, Gates Foundation Chair Bill Gates stood before an audience of more than 1 000 global government, community, philanthropy, and private-sector leaders and issued a stark but hopeful call to world leaders: save millions of children’s lives...

Constitution denies children explicit right to express themselves

While South African law strongly advocates protecting children, a new study by the University of Cape Town (UCT) has found that the Constitution does not explicitly give children the right to be heard in matters that affect them. Judges have to “read this in” through...

AR/VR headsets and smart glasses go mainstream

Worldwide shipments of AR/VR headsets combined with display-less smart glasses are expected to grow 39,2% in 2025 with volumes reaching 14,3-million units, according to new data from IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker. The market...

Parker solar probe sails through 25th Sun flyby

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe completed its 25th close approach to the Sun on 15 September, matching its record distance of 6,2-million kilometres from the solar surface. Parker Solar Probe checked in with flight controllers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory...

SA schools urged to apply for $1m schools prize

Peter Tabichi, the Kenyan educator who won the 2019 Global Teacher Prize, has called on “extraordinary” South African schools to apply for the $1-million Global Schools Prize. The new award, organised by the Varkey Foundation in collaboration with UNESCO, will honour...

US, China close to a TikTok deal

Oracle is believed to have a key role in a new TikTok deal that would keep the app live in the US. Although a deal hasn’t yet been signed, US president Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are said to be close to an agreement on the future of the social media...

Study shows extent of savings with smart geysers

A Sensor Networks study reveals that large households of up to four people or more can save up to R500 on their monthly electricity bill by using smart geyser technology. The company, which has installed more than 12 000 smart geysers across South Africa, confirms...

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2025 SAPICS conference set to be greenest ever

Supply chain sustainability is one of the important topics on the agenda at this year’s 47th annual SAPICS Conference. But industry body SAPICS, which hosts the annual gathering in Cape Town, is doing more than including the global sustainability imperative in the...

2025 a tipping point for AI-powered accounting efficiency

2025 will be the year that small and medium businesses (SMBs) as well as accounting practices in South Africa start to tap into the power of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technologies to unleash higher levels of productivity and uncover fresh data-driven...

Now is not the time to neglect DEI Initiatives

Within his first four days in office, US President Donald Trump, issued executive orders that ban diversity and inclusion (DEI) programmes in the US federal government that will overturn much of the work done in the past four years to increase diversity in the US...

Navigate responsible AI adoption in a rapidly transforming world

In 2016 Klaus Schwab, executive chairman of the World Economic Forum reflected on the intersection of technology and humanity, writes Ntsako Baloyi, senior manager in the technology business at Accenture, Africa. Schwab expressed concern about how technology like...

Navigating the complexities of privileged access management

Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Identity Access Management (IAM) are critical pillars of modern cybersecurity. These systems are designed to secure access to sensitive resources, enforce principles like least privilege, and implement just-in-time access...

Customer privacy and data security key for loyalty programmes

Even though loyalty programmes have become increasingly popular, research shows that loyalty fraud now accounts for 31% of all fraud attempts against online merchants globally. By Len Lubbe CEO of LoyaltyPlus Given how companies collect and store vast amounts of...

Why traditional extinguishers can’t tame lithium-ion battery fires

You might wonder why a regular fire extinguisher, the kind you might have in your home or workplace, can't handle lithium-ion battery fires. SafeQuip, a distributor of fire-related equipment, explores why lithium-ion battery fires can be intense and tricky,...

inDrive introduces ‘Light Cashless’ feature

African ride-hailing platform inDrive has introduced "Light Cashless," a bank transfer payment feature tailored for the South African market that aligns with the country's accelerating shift toward cashless transactions by offering a safer and more convenient payment...

What makes 5G technology worth the investment?

Why should customers and companies care about 5G when they have perfectly acceptable connectivity solutions in hand already asks, asks Chris Boshoff, senior product manager at Vox. There is excitement about 5G. It is the fastest growing mobile technology in history,...

Give your old smartphone a new lease on life

Just upgraded your smartphone for a new model? Rather than throwing it away or letting it gather dust, you could repurpose it to add value to your life. From home automation to entertaining your kids, the possibilities are numerous. TCL suggests 10 ways to reinvent...

Intermediate C# Developer LW – Gauteng Pretoria

Maintain and debug existing ASP.NET (C#) applications hosted on IIS/Windows Server.Develop new features and enhancements based on business requirements.Work with SQL Server databases for data querying, stored procedures, and integration.Participate in change...

BI Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our client, a South African company that provides a supply chain optimization platform for the fruit industry are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst to join our innovative team based in Citrusdal, Western Cape. This is an...

QC Tester

Multinational enterprise software company is seeking a QC Tester to join their team for a 6 month contract. The QC testing services required is to ensure the application meets quality standards and performs as expected in production. The testing will be conducted to...

BI Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Citrusdal

Our client, a South African company that provides a supply chain optimization platform for the fruit industry are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst to join our innovative team based in Citrusdal, Western Cape. This is an...

QC Tester – Remote Remote

Multinational enterprise software company is seeking a QC Tester to join their team for a 6 month contract. The QC testing services required is to ensure the application meets quality standards and performs as expected in production. The testing will be conducted to...

Senior Linux Administrator (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR expertise in platform engineering, automation, and coding as an Senior Linux Administrator is sought by an innovative Independent Asset Management Firm to drive the efficiency, reliability, and security of its infrastructure systems and platforms. You...

Android Developer

Android Developer (Senior Level) I'm assisting my client in finding an experienced Android Developer to join their innovative technology team. In this role, you'll design, develop, and maintain cutting-edge Android applications that form part of a globally recognised...

Senior Linux Administrator (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR expertise in platform engineering, automation, and coding as an Senior Linux Administrator is sought by an innovative Independent Asset Management Firm to drive the efficiency, reliability, and security of its infrastructure systems and platforms. You...

Android Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein

Android Developer (Senior Level) I'm assisting my client in finding an experienced Android Developer to join their innovative technology team. In this role, you'll design, develop, and maintain cutting-edge Android applications that form part of a globally recognised...

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