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...

Frogfoot, Vox, Hypa cash injection secures fibre expansion

Frogfoot, Vox and Hypa have secured a capital injection that will allow the companies quadruple their annual fibre rollout to 360 000 connected homes The new growth capital will materially accelerate the physical expansion of high speed fibre to previously underserved...

MTN starts share repurchase

The MTN board) has decided to implement a share repurchase programme. The programme will see the group buy up approximately 31-million ordinary shares for about R6-billion, based on the closing price on 21 August 2026. The repurchase programme starts today (24...

Tech drives down baggage mishandling rates by 23%

SITA’s latest Baggage IT Insights Report shows mishandled baggage rates have fallen below pre-pandemic rates even as passenger volumes hit record highs – tumbling 23% - and a clear indication that digital transformation efforts are taking hold. The bigger story,...

IBM, Red Hat, Deloitte strengthen software supply chain trust

Deloitte, IBM and Red Hat have announced a collaboration to help protect the software supply chain against increasingly automated cyber threats. Deloitte joins the initiative as an integration collaborator for Lightwell, bringing its broader secured software supply...

The Gentlemen ransomware group expands operations

New Kaspersky GReAT (Global Research and Analysis Team) research into the rapidly growing ransomware group known as The Gentlemen has showed that the attackers have evolved their tactics through new custom-built tools – a backdoor designed to facilitate information...

Nvidia Vera Rubin delivers supercomputers for science

Nvidia today announced the Nvidia Vera Rubin platform, delivering supercomputers for science, combining native double-precision (FP64) performance, Nvidia CUDA-X libraries and the full-stack capabilities of the Nvidia AI platform. Bringing together Nvidia’s complete...

Why the mosquito is the world’s most studied insect

Despite weighing only a few milligrams, mosquitoes have proven that some of the world's biggest challenges can come in very small packages - and scientists are answering why mosquitoes are one of the most researched, and notorious, insects on the planet. And despite...

CHROs urged to ID hidden workforce costs to protect AI ROI

As organisations accelerate AI adoption to drive growth and efficiency, CHROs must play a more active role in assessing the workforce-related costs of AI transformation. Jan Bansch, senior director analyst in the Gartner HR practice, talks about how CHROs can help...

Home Affairs warns that reward poster is fake

No, you will not get paid for "catcing" and turning in an illegal immigrant. The Department of Home Affairs is warning that a notice to this effect circulating on social media is fake. “Neither the Department nor the Minister of Home Affairs offers monetary rewards to...

The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

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Solar installers cut costs with cheaper standard AC cable

The solar industry is seeing a sharp rise in unsafe and non-compliant wiring practices as some installers and suppliers continue using standard AC power cables in photovoltaic (PV) solar installations. South Ocean Electric Wire (SOEW), an Alrode-based JSE-listed cable...

Producers are paying for everyone else’s compliance

South Africa’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework was meant to promote accountability and sustainability. Instead, it’s become a system where many producers unknowingly subsidise competitors, lose oversight of their own budgets, and surrender control to...

Guardz partners with Check Point Software on email security for MSPs

Guardz has announced a new strategic technology partnership with Check Point to embed Harmony Email directly into the Guardz platform. The collaboration enhances Guardz’s AI-native, unified cybersecurity platform with Check Point’s patented, inline API-based email...

Cluttered desktops are a cybersecurity nightmare

Digital hoarding poses a significant and often underestimated cybersecurity risk that extends far beyond a simple productivity issue, argues Anna Collard, senior vice-president of content strategy and CISO advisor at KnowBe4 Africa. Like a garage slowly filling with...

Mukuru and Jumo partner on AI credit solution

Financial services platform Mukuru has partnered with AI-powered banking technology provider Jumo to launch Fast Loan, a scalable, mobile-first credit solution designed to address a critical gap in South Africa’s financial ecosystem. According to TransUnion,...

CMC Networks partners with Bridgepointe Technologies

CMC Networks has partnered with US tech advisory firm Bridgepointe Technologies to connect global enterprises across Africa and the Middle East with AI-powered network infrastructure. Bridgepointe’s enterprise clients will be able to rapidly connect across high-growth...

Vertiv expands liquid cooling portfolio

Vertiv has introduced the Vertiv CoolCenter Immersion cooling system, expanding its global liquid cooling portfolio to support AI and high-performance computing (HPC) environments that are ready to maximise the superior thermal properties of liquid cooling. The system...

Paratus Uganda opens in Kampala

Paratus Group has announced a joint venture with Kampala-based Roke Telkom, to launch Paratus Uganda. Paratus Uganda has been created to consolidate the offerings provided by Roke Telkom in Uganda and by Paratus Group throughout Africa and internationally to create a...

Cisco 360 Partner Program drives reseller profitability

Cisco has announced key elements to the Cisco 360 Partner Program launching on 25 January 2026, co-designed with partners to help accelerate their profitability and deliver greater customer value. With partners expecting AI to drive the majority of their revenue...

Data Scientist Data Engineer

Looking for a Data Scientist to leverage data to drive innovation ! Degree in Data Science, Computer Science or Statistics is needed !Multiple industrial projects,Experience in developing predictive models, understanding business needs, developing data driven...

Data Scientist Data Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Looking for a Data Scientist to leverage data to drive innovation ! Degree in Data Science, Computer Science or Statistics is needed !Multiple industrial projects,Experience in developing predictive models, understanding business needs, developing data driven...

Senior Business Analyst

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Contribute to the discovery phase by assisting with business cases, high-level requirements, solution design, and...

Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Woodstock

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Contribute to the discovery phase by assisting with business cases, high-level requirements, solution design, and...

Commercial Analyst

Company looking for an analytical, strategic Commercial Analyst who asks the big questions, explores market data, and translates complex numbers into business opportunities. Help unlock business growth and profitability, by evaluating financial data, market trends,...

Intermediate Java Developer at MSP – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

Our client is seeking an experienced Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join their Pretoria Head Office team. This opportunity is ideally suited to a driven professional with a strong background in mining projects and a passion for delivering commercial excellence...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria

The Business Analyst will support the enablement viewing and analysis of hyperspectral data in the cloud (Migration in the cloud already underway), assessing platform suitability (e.g. ACL, Imago and ArcGIS enterprise), and facilitating enhanced spatial visualisation...

Automation and DevOps Engineer (Centurion) (26349)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading provider of Electronic Systems seeks the technical expertise of an Automation and DevOps Engineer who can understand complex systems and break down requirements into manageable components. The ideal candidate for this role will have the strategic...

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