Roman telescope aims to travel 1m miles into space

This month could see the launch a new space telescope that aims to travel 1-million miles and record billions of galaxies. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could launch from the Kennedy Space Station as early as 30 August aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy. The Roman...

Climate change is redrawing the malaria map in Africa

Malaria is the deadliest climate-sensitive infectious disease. Yet, researchers and public health officials have debated how climate change has shaped its spread. A new Nature study by an international team, including the University of Cape Town (UCT), resolved this...

AI is driving more breaches, at an average cost of $6m

One in four malicious breaches were AI-enabled – a 56% increase over last year – and these breaches cost an average of $6-million, roughly $1-million more than the global breach average of $4,99-million. This is among the findings from IBM's 2026 Cost of a Data Breach...

AI automation is having an impact on entry-level hiring

Nearly a quarter (22%) of CHROs report that at least one business leader in their organisation has stopped hiring for entry-level roles due to AI automation, according to Gartner. The 4Q25 Gartner survey of 110 heads of HR also found that 95% of organisations have...

DFA invests close to R1bn to upgrade network

DFA has invested over R800-million to upgrade and future-proof its national fibre network to address the growing demand for reliable, high-speed internet. DFA is part of the Maziv group, and DFA’s national network delivers connectivity and backhaul for mobile...

DeepSeek set to drive changes in AI and energy

It’s not just tech stocks that have been impacted by the popularity of the new DeepSeek AI model, energy stocks are tumbling because the new tool requires a fraction of the computing power of competitors. But Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group says this isn’t a sign of...

Smart home device shipments continue to decline

Global shipments of smart home devices continued to decline in the first quarter of 2023 as shipments fell 5,6% year over year to 186-million units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Smart Home Device Tracker. Smart speakers and...

Lithium-ion battery inventor John Goodenough dies

John B Goodenough, professor at The University of Texas at Austin and developer of the lithium-ion battery, died Sunday at the age of 100. Goodenough's discovery led to the wireless revolution and put electronic devices in the hands of people worldwide. In 2019,...

Global shocks have impacted energy transition

After a decade of progress, the global energy transition has plateaued amid the global energy crisis and geopolitical volatilities. This is according to a new World Economic Forum report, Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2023, which report suggests that while...

Intel processors score high in MLCommons benchmark

MLCommons has published results of its industry AI performance benchmark, MLPerf Training 3.0, in which both the Habana Gaudi2 deep learning accelerator and the 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processor delivered impressive training results. “The latest MLPerf results...

Formal employment drops in Q1

According to the Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES, Q1:2023) survey released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), total employment in the formal non-agricultural sector decreased by 21 000 in the first quarter of 2023, bringing the level of employment to almost...

Cyberthreats continue to build

Globally, the financial, telecom and energy sectors are coming under increasing cyberattack, according to the June 2023 edition of The CyberThreat Report from the Trellix Advanced Research Centre. The report analyses cybersecurity trends from the last quarter, with...

Challenging economy hits richest and poorest the hardest

The latest Experian Consumer Default Index (CDI), showed a return to the former trend of long-term deterioration, expedited by the rapid increase in living expenses experienced by South African consumers and exacerbated by the significantly intensified load shedding...

CIOs plan to grow their IT teams in 2023

A massive 81% of large enterprise (LE) CIOs plan to increase their IT headcount in 2023, according to a recent survey by Gartner. Only 14% expect their IT staff to decrease, and 5% expect their headcount to remain the same. "Attracting and retaining technology talent...

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Smartphone and notebook sales hold up

Retail growth in South Africa's mobile computer market has flattened out, though the market is performing reasonably well considering the tight economy, according to point of sale data from market research firm, GfK South Africa. However, the media tablet market has...

Banking Trojan returns to Google Play

A dangerous Android banking trojan that was first reported by ESET earlier this year has found its way to Google Play, now stealthier than ever. Dubbed BankBot, the banking trojan has been evolving throughout the year, resurfacing in different versions on and outside...

Intact Software Distribution adds Veriato

Specialist security solutions distributor Intact Software Distribution has added Veriato's range of intelligent solutions to its portfolio. With 60% of all cyber-attacks coming from "the inside", Veriato provides organisations with visibility into, and understanding...

Digital document management in the cloud

An increasing number of companies are readily adopting digital solutions to automate and enhance critical processes, most prominently document management. Experts in the field say the advent of innovation and rise of mobile-first and digital-centric businesses has...

Mauritius Telecom to use IOX Cable system

Mauritius Telecom has signed an agreement as an anchor tenant for ultra-high speed connectivity on the IOX Submarine Cable System, a new cable that will connect Mauritius, La Reunion and Rodrigues Island to South Africa and India. The IOX Cable System is the third...

Orange Microsoft to deliver IoT solutions that

Orange Business Services and Microsoft are collaborating to deliver large-scale, end-to-end Internet of Things (IoT) solutions that boost the digital processes of companies in the manufacturing sector. Enterprises can use the Orange modular IoT solution, Datavenue,...

Orange shows high-speed Internet in CAR

Orange Central African Republic, in partnership with SES Networks, unveiled its new high-speed internet connectivity solution for enterprises, prior to the launch of the service in the country. The solution, enabled by SES Networks, uses IP Transit architecture and...

Progess adds Reach and Vue support

AIGS, Progress distributor, sub-Saharan Africa, has announced that Progress Kendo UI, its most complete UI library for data-rich web applications, now includes support for React and Vue, adding to its existing support for jQuery and Angular. The new release gives...

FCM invests in next-generation technology

FCM Travel Solutions is taking its technology offering to new levels with the launch of FCM Connect, an innovative, next-generation suite of interconnected business travel tools. The global travel management company has invested significantly in research and...

What will your job look like in five years?

Lauren Timmer-Somer, head of marketing and technology services at Ricoh SA, wonders what the working landscape will look like in five years' time. Blockchain technology is revolutionising the financial services industry, additive manufacturing is reengineering product...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:Step into a trailblazing digital music company where technology, community, and creativity come together. As a Business Analyst, you'll have the unique opportunity to collaborate with renowned local and international DJs, artists, and music brands, fueling...

IT AUDITOR – (ICISA & SACA / IIA MEMBER)

IT AUDITOR - ICISA & SACA / IIA MEMBER IT audit experience in a non-life insurance company. SALARY: NEGOTIABLE (TBA)CLOSING DATE: 7 NOVEMBER 2024JOB PURPOSEThe IT Auditor performs IT audit reviews in line with the audit plan and IT internal audit methodologies and...

IT AUDITOR – (ICISA & SACA / IIA MEMBER) – Gauteng Sandton

IT AUDITOR - ICISA & SACA / IIA MEMBER IT audit experience in a non-life insurance company. SALARY: NEGOTIABLE (TBA)CLOSING DATE: 7 NOVEMBER 2024JOB PURPOSEThe IT Auditor performs IT audit reviews in line with the audit plan and IT internal audit methodologies and...

Project Manager (Construction) at Columbus Consulting

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for electrical and mechanical systems? Join our client's team in Europe to lead cutting-edge implementation projects. Your Role: Manage Mechanical/Electrical projects from start to finish.Lead kick-off meetings and...

Project Manager (Construction) at Columbus Consulting – Remote Remote

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for electrical and mechanical systems? Join our client's team in Europe to lead cutting-edge implementation projects. Your Role: Manage Mechanical/Electrical projects from start to finish.Lead kick-off meetings and...

Full Stack Developer at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd

Red Ember Recruitment is looking for a Full Stack Developer for our client based in Johannesburg. As a Developer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining our web applications, leveraging your expertise in both frontend and backend technologies. You will...

Flutter Developer

Our client is looking for a Flutter Developer with .Net Core experience. Key Requirements* Education & Experience: A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field-or equivalent hands-on experience. You have at least 3 - 5 years of experience with C#...

Data Scientist (Intermediate) 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....

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