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...

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...

Africa’s first full-stack hydrogen hub powers up in Namibia

Namibia is demonstrating what is possible in Africa's energy transition with the continent's first fully-integrated green hydrogen facility at the CMB.TECH Namibia facility in Walvis Bay. The facility brings together solar power generation, green hydrogen production,...

Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

Neocloud providers becoming a force in AI cloud market

By 2030, neocloud providers will capture 20% of the $267-billion AI cloud market, according to Gartner. “Neocloud” refers to cloud providers built specifically for AI and high-performance workloads. The rapid growth of GenAI is creating unprecedented demand for...

SpaceX speeds AI push with strategic hires

SpaceX, which recently went public with a $2-trillion valuation, is accelerating its expansion of applied artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities across engineering and platform operations, says GlobalData. Continued hiring for specialised AI roles highlights a...

AI skills in the supply chain in high demand

Demand for supply chain roles requiring AI skills has increased 387% from 1Q23 to 1Q26, significantly outpacing overall labour market growth and intensifying competition for qualified talent, according to new research from Gartner. “The demand for AI skills in supply...

What China’s latest five-year plan means to the world

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan aims to help shape the country’s next phase of development, with priorities spanning innovation, domestic consumption, industrial upgrading, green energy and continued opening to the global economy. This is according to speakers at the...

Investec in SA first with Copilot rollout

Investec has rolled out Microsoft Copilot to its 8 000 colleagues across the group, becoming the first organisation in South Africa to publicly announce a full-workforce deployment of Microsoft Copilot. Spanning Investec's operations across South Africa, the UK and...

ECA Amendment Bill published for public comment

On Tuesday 23 June 2026, the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies published an invitation to stakeholders and interested parties to make written submissions on the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, 2026 (Amendment Bill). Submissions...

Steam users targeted via infected wallpaper

Kaspersky has uncovered an ongoing malware distribution campaign leveraging Steam Workshop and Wallpaper Engine - a popular Steam application used to create and share animated desktop wallpapers. Researchers identified multiple infected wallpaper packages which had...

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The diversity gap costs more than talent

Every year, industry reports tell the same story: women make up only a quarter of the global cybersecurity workforce, and that figure is likely far lower in South Africa. By Julie Noizeux Inder, cybersecurity specialist at Fortinet The costs of this...

Cybersecurity – ignore it at your own peril

When a company as established as Jaguar Land Rover finds itself brought to a standstill by a cyberattack, it sends shockwaves through the entire business community. By Nickey Mannya, director for cybersecurity and next generation solutions at Westcon-Comstor Southern...

New data challenges lender assumptions about young consumers

South Africa’s younger credit-eligible consumers present significant growth opportunities for lenders if they can overcome persistent market assumptions that currently shape risk appetite and acquisition strategies. These assumptions include that younger consumers do...

How to outsmart zero-day threats in a hyperconnected world

Cyber threats are evolving faster than ever. Among them, zero-day exploits stand out as one of the most unpredictable and damaging. By Avinash Gupta, head of Centre of Excellence at In2IT Technologies These attacks strike before a fix exists, leaving organisations...

Why some MVNOs fail and how others succeed

Africa’s MVNO space is heating up as new players enter the market, giving customers more choice and pushing them to seek out the most affordable, flexible, and innovative mobile packages. By Damian Burnett, sales director at VAS-X According to a new report from tech...

Online security must top your shopping list this Black Friday

According to data from just three banks, South Africans spent a staggering R30-billion on Black Friday in 2024. And now, with 2025’s sales fast approaching, millions will again click for bargains. But fraudsters know that Black Friday isn’t just about discounted...

FNB and Visa renew partnership

FNB and Visa have renewed its partnership, reinforcing a relationship that has helped South Africans and customers across Africa pay and get paid more easily, for more than 55 years. The partnership has played a key role in shaping payments in South Africa. The...

RS Group partners with SolarAid

RS Group has announced a new three-year partnership with international development charity SolarAid. Together, RS Group and SolarAid aim to raise £1-million to deliver clean, safe solar lights to 150 000 people living in rural communities across Africa without access...

Check Point adds AI Cloud Protect powered by Nvidia BlueField

Check Point Software Technologies is working with Nvidia to deliver an integrated security solution built for AI factories. AI Cloud Protect is now available for on-premises enterprise deployments to secure AI model development, agentic AI applications, and inference...

IT Officer – Gauteng Edenvale

Responsibilities / Key Performance Areas• Support all staff with hardware and software issues (first and second line)• Administer Microsoft 365 including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive• Manage Azure Active Directory / Entra ID — users, groups, MFA,...

QA Automation Engineer – Stellenbosch (In Office / Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a fast-growing AgriTech development company with offices Stellenbosch, is seeking an Operations Systems Analyst to join their team. They are on the hunt for an Intermediate Automation Test Engineer who will play a pivotal role in shaping the...

Senior IT Technician (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic skin care company is seeking a skilled Senior IT Technician to join their IT team, providing high-level technical support across the business. The role involves resolving hardware, software, and network issues within a 48-hour turnaround,...

IT Specialist (End User Support) – Gauteng Pretoria

Join a trusted legal firm in Pretoria East where your role will be vital to maintaining smooth, reliable IT systems that enable uninterrupted professional legal operations and ensure efficient user productivity.Job Purpose:To provide first-line technical support to...

C# . Net Full Stack Developer at reversidesoftwaresolutionspt

Reverside is an established it services provider focusing on delivering high-quality software development, it resourcing, digital transformation, and systems support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute to...

Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

If you're excited by the challenge of turning raw data into powerful, scalable systems that drive real business impact, this role offers exactly that. You'll be at the heart of designing and building the data infrastructure that enables smarter decision-making,...

Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

If you're excited by the challenge of turning raw data into powerful, scalable systems that drive real business impact, this role offers exactly that. You'll be at the heart of designing and building the data infrastructure that enables smarter decision-making,...

Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer (JHB/Stellenbosch)

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge AgriTech company seeks the technical expertise of a Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer to help manage the cloud infrastructure that powers its SaaS platform for the Agricultural sector. Working closely with the Development and Data teams, you will...

Front End Developer

Be part of building the future of the webWe're an innovative, fast-growing company focused on delivering cutting-edge digital solutions. We're looking for a skilled Front-End Developer to join our team and help create engaging, user-friendly web experiences. What's in...

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