Hubble solves merger mystery from Milky Way’s early years

Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, grew to its current size in part by consuming smaller galaxies. Now, new data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows definitive evidence of a dwarf galaxy merging with the young Milky Way galaxy in the earliest phases of its...

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...

CEOs want to ramp up their AI spending as FOMO kicks on

AI is exceeding most CEOs’ expectations and their optimism is growing. Cisco’s latest study shows that 67% now worry they’re underinvesting in the technology — up from 57% last year — with nearly two thirds (64%) of those surveyed now seeing AI adoption as mandatory...

Women face higher levels of burnout as stress levels climb

South African employers are facing a growing workforce resilience challenge as new data reveals that women are increasingly bearing the burden of workplace stress, burnout and mental health crises. A comprehensive analysis by Lyra Southern Africa of 67 419 Employee...

These are the top business travel tips

A new survey reveals tension among business travellers as cost pressures and other factors create friction in the business travel market. According to the findings of the SAP Concur Global Business Travel Survey, two-thirds of business travellers feel that traveling...

SMEs should get ready to adapt

2024 is ending the year better than it began, with improved consumer and business sentiment largely attributed to the election outcome, a suspension of loadshedding for over eight months and a significant drop in inflation. In October South Africa’s annual inflation...

Hybrid workers exercise more, sleep longer, eat better

A new study has revealed that hybrid working is leading to a healthier workforce, with more time being dedicated to exercise, sleep and healthy eating. Research among more than 2 000 hybrid workers by IWG reveals that the time saved by reduced commuting has led to...

Seacom goes live on Equiano subsea cable

Following its landing in Cape Town in August last year, Seacom has today gone live with express connectivity on the Equiano subsea cable connecting the Mother City to Lisbon, Portugal which it says is the fastest direct route between the two continents. "This launch...

SA banks unlock growth in complex conditions

2022 tested the resilience of the South African economy, which began with momentum as the disruptive phase of the Covid-19 pandemic eased. After rallying in the third quarter, StatsSA reported that GDP declined by 1,3% in the fourth quarter, elevating recessionary...

Evolving usage and tight budgets hinder thin clients

Faced with an ongoing transition towards alternative devices and challenged budgets, global shipments of thin client devices declined 24% YoY in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Client Device Tracker. Full year shipment...

Dogecoin doesn’t dodge the crypto bullet

Despite being criticised as risky and speculative investments - and often created as a joke - meme coins continue gaining traction fuelled by their growing online communities. Having said that, though, the original meme coin - Dogecoin - is still underperforming in...

New pledge to eradicate polio in Africa

In a bid to foster a healthy population, African leaders have come together to reiterate the need to actively direct resources and efforts to curb the spread of polio on the continent after their previous success was hampered by the Covid-19 outbreak. The African...

Africa comes under cyber attack

Kathy Gibson reports - Africa is experiencing three-times more than the global average when it comes to cyberattacks. "It is when rather than if organisations will be attacked," says Pankaj Bhula, regional director: Africa at Check Point. Over the last month, Angola,...

More News Today

Uganda improves visa issuance, border security

Gemalto is supplying Uganda's Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC) with its Coesys Visa Management which combines swift issuance of all visas and permits with biometric enrolment upon arrival. Gemalto is supporting the new solution with...

Verint Mobile Work View extends mobile engagement

Verint Systems has announced the availability of its new Mobile Work View solution, an app that further extends common work activities across devices, from desktops to smartphones, enabling employees to access workplace information anytime, anywhere. These changes...

Laptops and data for top-performing matriculants

Top-performing matriculants from across the country are being sponsored with laptops and data as part of a joint initiative by the MTN SA Foundation and the Department of Education. MTN SA Foundation will give a total of 100 laptops, 10 in each province. Additionally...

Trend Micro leads in email security

Trend Microhas been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Email Security 2016 Vendor Assessment. "Trend Micro is placed in the Leaders category in this [year's] IDC MarketScape for making its messaging product a prominent part of its security suite, which...

Microsoft’s HoloLens brings AR to the fore

Etienne de Villiers, leadpProgrammer at Fuzzy Logic, unwraps the potential for Microsoft's HoloLens Earlier this year, tech juggernaut Microsoft began shipping the developer's version of its HoloLens AR headset. A device that has been in development for years, the...

Financial resolutions for a new year

Anton van Heerden, executive vice-president: Africa & Middle East at Sage, point out that a new year brings fresh opportunities and challenges Here are some financial resolutions to kick-start your small business in 2017. Planning - Outline your plan for the year...

Software AG’s ARIS supports SAP Solution Manager 7.2

Software AG has announced that ARIS for SAP Solutions, a collaborative process improvement environment that enables convenient, on-demand documentation, analysis and streamlining of processes, is the first business process analysis (BPA) tool to support the new...

Addressing IT challenges in remote locations

The central office has traditionally been the centre of gravity for most organisations, writes Taj ElKhayat, regional vice-president: Middle East and Africa at Riverbed Technology. That is where the data centre is located, and where most of the IT staff works....

Safeguard your business from cybercrime

From malware to phishing and from hacking to theft of data storage devices, the risks of falling victim to a security gap are continually growing, writes Anton van Heerden, executive vice-pesident for Sage Africa & Middle East. If you are an African entrepreneur,...

Telcos risk becoming single-digit-margin businesses

Over the past two decades the telecommunications industry has been driven by new and faster technology, coupled with strong demand for connectivity - moving from the wireline arena to the mobile boom, and finally to the convergence of voice and data services, De Wet...

Agile Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Looking for a highly-skilled Agile Project Manager to ensure successful implementation of Agile in software projects with improved quality in accordance with business needs and strategic goals. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree / BTech5 years in a...

Software Testing Learnership Programme at Geeks4learning

Join the Geeks4Learning Software Testing Learnership Programme!Are you a recent South African matriculant with a passion for IT and software development?This is your opportunity to kickstart a career in software testing and development with a 12-month learnership...

Data Engineer (Azure, AWS, GCP)

ENVIRONMENT:ASSIST with the design & build of a modern, automated, even-based communications platform as the next Data Engineer sought by a dynamic Independent Asset Management Firm. Collaborating with relevant IT Heads, Engineering Leads and Product Owners, you...

Senior C# Developers

Looking for a High-Attention-to-Detail Senior C# Developer who will be responsible for developing and enhancing software as well as propose and motivate new innovative solutions. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree / BTechC#MSSQLDesktop &...

Data Engineer (Azure, AWS, GCP) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:ASSIST with the design & build of a modern, automated, even-based communications platform as the next Data Engineer sought by a dynamic Independent Asset Management Firm. Collaborating with relevant IT Heads, Engineering Leads and Product Owners, you...

Senior C# Developers – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Looking for a High-Attention-to-Detail Senior C# Developer who will be responsible for developing and enhancing software as well as propose and motivate new innovative solutions. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree / BTechC#MSSQLDesktop &...

Senior ITSM Technical Consultant

Role: Senior ITSM Technical ConsultantLocation: Century City, Cape TownOur client is a leading Software Solutions company and they are looking for a dynamic ITSM Technical Consultant to join their growing team. You will need to be proficient in a specific technology...

Technical Salesforce Business Analyst

ENVIRONMENT:A reputable Independent Asset Management Firm seeks a highly analytical & solutions-driven Technical Salesforce Business Analyst to create innovative ways to drive user adoption and upskilling. You will work with service users and leaders to guide...

Angular Developer (JHB) – Gauteng Gauteng

ENVIRONMENT:SET specifications for new applications while understanding client requirements and how they translate in application features as the next Angular Developer sought by a Joburg-based leading provider of Smart IoT solutions and services. You will also be...

View more career listings on our Careers Section