Strong solar flare caught on camera

The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking on 4 February 2026. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured an image of the event. Solar flares are massive eruptions of electromagnetic energy from the Sun that, upon reaching Earth...

African CEOs must prioritise innovation – and take risks

More than 150 CEOs in Africa who participated in PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey demonstrate strong operational resilience and reinvention as they navigate currency fluctuations, political uncertainty, infrastructure constraints and supply chain disruptions. The survey...

These are the top cybersecurity trends for 2026

The chaotic rise of AI, geopolitical tensions, regulatory volatility and an accelerating threat landscape are the driving forces behind the top cybersecurity trends for 2026, according to Gartner. “Cybersecurity leaders are navigating uncharted territory this year as...

AI to the fore as cyberattackers focus on Africa

Kathy Gibson reports - As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more accessible and sophisticated, we are going to see it playing a bigger role in cyberattacks. Tony Anscombe, chief security evangelist at ESET, describes how AI malware has made an appearance and will...

BCX launches Africa Local Public Cloud in Mozambique

BCX has launched it Africa Local Public (ALP) Cloud services, powered by Alibaba Cloud's technology, at MozTech in Mozambique. Jonas Bogoshi, CEO at BCX, comments: "The collaboration between Alibaba Cloud and BCX allows us to bring the latest technologies through a...

Payfast by Network partners with JP Morgan Payments

Network International has extended its partnership with JP Morgan Payments to facilitate e-commerce transactions for South African customers. This will be accomplished by leveraging Payfast, Network's online payments solution, so JP Morgan Payments can strengthen its...

Cybersecurity incident responders have strong sense of service

IBM Security has announced the results of a global survey that examines the critical role of cybersecurity incident responders at a time when the physical and digital worlds are increasingly converging. The study, released during National Cybersecurity Awareness...

Wearables owners open to switching brands

Despite strong consumer loyalty within the US wearables market, a recent IDC survey shows the likelihood of switching brands in the future. Among the smartwatch and fitness tracker owners surveyed, 42,2% said that they were likely to switch brands while that number...

High prices deter potential buyers of electric vehicles

A new Juniper Research survey has found that 66% of UK respondents and 61% of US respondents are discouraged from adopting electric vehicles due to their high purchase price, noting that electric vehicles must demonstrate lower running costs compared to traditional...

Vodacom turns to solar for Midrand campus

As part of its sustainable strategy around energy management, Vodacom SA's Midrand campus is being fitted with solar photovoltaic (PV) panels which will allow the headquarters to generate around 10.8 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of its own clean power every year - roughly 21%...

New AI Bill of Rights seeks to protect society

US president Joe Biden has passed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bill of Rights that is intended as a guide for a society to protects people from the potential threats posed by AI, and ensures the technology is used in a way that reinforces positive values. The White...

First African Google Cloud Region set for SA launch

Google intends to establish a Google Cloud Region in South Africa - its first on the continent. The new Cloud Region will help users, developers, businesses and educational institutions across Africa to move more information and tools online, improve access options...

Retail businesses increase ICT budgets

Approximately 83% of enterprises in the retail sector have seen an increase in their enterprise ICT budget in 2022 compared to 2021, driven by the increasing adoption of digital technologies for streamlining supply chains and improving customers' experiences. A...

Fewer South Africans think we can avert a climate crisis

South Africans' confidence that a climate crisis will be averted in their lifetimes has declined from 58,9% in 2021 to 56,6% in 2022. The second annual Epson Climate Reality Barometer, released this week, measures the opinions and experiences of over 520 South...

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Drones, collection points to boost e-commerce

The unique demands of the South African online shopping context require innovative thinking around delivery and returns, which is why the eCommerce team at The Foschini Group (TFG) has introduced third party collection points and is considering the use of drones, in...

Hot Ink continues upmarket investment with Xerox

Cape Town's well-known high-street digital print and design specialist Hot Ink has continued its investment in upmarket equipment with the purchase of a new Xerox Versant 80 press from Cape Office Machines and Bytes Document Solutions. The new machine has integrated...

Appetite for data creates mobile operator challenge

The 21st century has been declared the era of mobile communications, and appropriately so, writes Dale Engelbrecht, key account manager at Jasco Carrier. In 2014, according to Cisco's Visual Networking Index (VNI) the total number of connected mobile devices...

VAST Networks partners with MyAirangel to connect tourists

Local WiFi provider VAST Networks has partnered with MyAirangel, the UK-headquartered WiFi Solutions company. MyAirangel is a cloud-based guest WiFi platform solution with a world-class offering focused on key segments of the hospitality industry. MyAirangel provides...

IT at the heart of Africa’s business innovation

"Innovation" is a word I hear a lot in business these days, writes Maurice Blackwood, director for IBM systems hardware in South Africa. Many organisations owe their success to it, while others have realised the importance of inventive thinking and are just getting...

Security turns smart cities into safer cities

The most visibly useful application for the Internet of Things (IoT), Industry 4.0, software defined networking and advanced analytics will be in the establishment and running of smart cities. The idea of city infrastructures and processes working together to make...

IoT could drive new insurance models

For insurers, the Internet of Things(IOT) can provide value in the form of new insurance models and products based on deeper insight into the customer's needs, writes William Mzimba, chief executive South and sub-Saharan Africa at Accenture. The rapid increase in...

AMD debuts Radeon Pro WX Series Graphics Cards

AMD has announced the availability of the Radeon Pro WX Series of graphics cards, the company's powerful, new workstation graphics solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of creative professionals. The Radeo Pro WX Series professional graphics cards are designed...

Where background screening matters most

Background checks are arguably one of the most essential steps in human resource management and staff recruitment today. They assist with improving transparency and disclosure, ensuring that informed decisions can be made regarding one of the most important assets of...

GetSure moves to managed services platform

SilverBridge designed and implemented a customised managed services solution at GetSure Zimbabwe to enable the insurer to migrate its individual life and group businesses to a cloud platform for streamlined operations. Although GetSure Zimbabwe initially started...

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Java DeveloperJoin our client's team as a Java Stack Wizard, where your expertise will be the driving force behind our cutting-edge projects. Dive into frameworks like Spring and Java EE and wield JavaScript superpowers with Angular or React. Harnessing ORM tools like...

Full Stack Developer

ENVIRONMENT:An internet service provider based in Pretoria is looking for a skilled Full-Stack Developer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating new applications and enhancing existing ones, ensuring they meet business requirements and adhere to coding...

Intermediate Business Analyst

Are you passionate about analyzing business needs and translating them into actionable requirements? We're looking for a skilled Intermediate Business Analyst to join our team. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with...

Java Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein

Java DeveloperJoin our client's team as a Java Stack Wizard, where your expertise will be the driving force behind our cutting-edge projects. Dive into frameworks like Spring and Java EE and wield JavaScript superpowers with Angular or React. Harnessing ORM tools like...

Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

ENVIRONMENT:An internet service provider based in Pretoria is looking for a skilled Full-Stack Developer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating new applications and enhancing existing ones, ensuring they meet business requirements and adhere to coding...

Intermediate Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

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We are looking to employ a dynamic Senior Project Manager who will be responsible for leading and ensuring all tasks are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data management, migration, onboarding,...

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Amazing employer is looking to appoint a qualified, young individual to develop and implement PLC software solutions using Function Block Diagram (FBD) programming and assisting in the design, programming, testing, and commissioning of PLC-based control systems. We...

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