Tech sales under the lash as consumers curb spending

South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market is proving resilient so far in 2026, although retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector are experiencing a number of challenges. This is according to NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa, which has...

Roman space telescope begins its quest to the dark universe

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit where it is hoped it will reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 AM EDT Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch...

Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking

A new major global review shows that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are fueling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Annette Hübschle, a co-author of the study, says closing...

Nvidia’s quarter was bigger than TSMC’s entire year

Nvidia generated more revenue in a single quarter than the company that manufactures its chips generated in the whole of last year. This comparison puts the scale of the result into sharp focus, says deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of...

GenAI advances that will shape procurement

Progress in generative AI (GenAI) is poised to impact the procurement function through advancements in three areas, according to Gartner. Agentic reasoning, multimodality, and AI agents are the advancements that will redefine how procurement operates and significantly...

Digital transformation accelerates drug development, discovery process

Ever-increasing drug discovery and development timelines is a multiscale issue causing delays in patient access to medicines and increasing costs for pharmaceutical companies. Digital transformation could streamline the process, accelerate innovation, and improve...

January’s ‘Most Wanted’ malware

Check Point's Global Threat Index for January saw infostealer Vidar return to the Top 10 list in seventh place after an increase in instances of brandjacking, as well as the launch of a major njRAT malware phishing campaign in the Middle East and North Africa. In...

Five reasons why TikTok is a privacy nightmare

TikTok is known for collecting notorious amounts of user data - and its inability to keep that data private. So much so, in fact, that in December last year, multiple US government agencies started banning the app from their employees' devices. TikTok, created by the...

Telkom to slash its workforce

Telkom is set to cut its workforce by up to 15%. The company stated today that it has entered a formal consultation process with relevant stakeholders in terms of section 189 of the Labour Relations Act (S189A process) regarding the restructuring of certain...

Biggest barrier to professional or tech skills development is the cost

Job seekers, students, and career changers around the world want to pursue roles related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) across different industries, but say they are not familiar with career options. At the same time, online training and...

With love in the air, cybercriminals flock to the ether

"I love you. Click here to see how much I do!" Welcome to the dark underbelly of the month of love where cybercriminals steal money, not hearts. In 2022, the warnings around Valentine's Day scams grew to fever pitch with even the FBI warning of the threats. According...

Make sure that special someone isn’t a scammer

Love is in the air this Valentine's Day (today) and, for many, it provides inspiration to look for a special someone. However, as online dating popularity continues to grow, so do the threats from cybercriminals looking to exploit vulnerable individuals. In South...

South Africans in the dark after State of Disaster announcement

The declaration of South Africa's energy crisis as a National State of Disaster may be open to court challenge, as there is already sufficient legislation in place to deal with it. Mzukisi Kota, partner, Lubumba Kamukwamba, senior associate and Lize-Mari Doubell,...

Overcoming user security fears key to open banking growth

A new study from Juniper Research has found that global open banking payments transaction values will exceed $330-billion globally by 2027, up from $57-billion in 2023. The report - Open Banking: Opportunities, Competitor Leaderboard & Market Forecasts 2023 - 2027...

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Dell EMC ScaleIO is flash-ready

Dell EMC has announced the Dell EMC ScaleIO Ready Node, a software-defined, all-flash offering running on Dell EMC PowerEdge x86 servers, designed to help customers transform and modernise their data centers by utilising Dell EMC ScaleIO. A key component of the Dell...

Information protection a key consumer concern

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Big data opportunities in the call centre

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What the loss of Falcon 9 and Amos 6 mean for Africa

On 1 September 2016, international space exploration company SpaceX suffered a failure during the static test fire of the Falcon 9 rocket. Designed to transport satellites, Falcon 9 was scheduled to haul the AMOS-6 satellite into geostationary orbit. The rocket...

Ricoh SA digitalises Compass Insurance’s payments

Compass Insurance, now has a payments processing environment that is digitalised and automated, with time-based escalations and audit trails, and linked to a departmental viewing screen that allows management to rapidly assess processing by technical accountants after...

MultiChoice partners with Digital Skills Academy

MultiChoice has become the latest organisation in Africa to sign an Industry Partner agreement with Digital Skills Academy, as well as becoming a Corporate Client to develop its internal high-level digital skills pool. The partnership with Digital Skills Academy is...

Ericsson, Grundfos simplify access to drinking water

Ericsson has joined forces with Scandinavian company, Grundfos, to offer an integrated solution that improves access and payments for drinking water. The collaboration ensures easy connection of mobile wallet providers and water service providers, to simplify access...

Century City automates access control

Century City Property Owners Association (CCPOA), the body responsible for the day to day running of Century City, a 250ha mixed-use development in Cape Town, has reinforced its access control and security with the deployment of new technology from South African...

PriceCheck celebrates 10 years of SA e-commerce

Since the launch of the PriceCheck platform in 2006, local e-commerce has grown from a place to peddle consumer electronics to vast online storefronts where consumers can buy anything from washing powder to Apple Cider Vinegar. Fuelled by a combination of technology...

Grace period for PoPI compliance nearly over

The grace period for compliance to the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPI) is nearly over. For the first time, the South African National Assembly voted in favour of the appointment of the Information Regulator for PoPI. Parliament voted for the five...

Senior SQL Developer – Evdb – Gauteng Johannesburg

Designing, developing, and maintaining complex SQL solutions Writing complex SQL queries Database design, schema design, and data modelling. Data Analysis and Reporting. Scripting and AutomationMinimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information...

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6 Months contract position with possibility of renewal An IT company based in Sandton is looking for a Project Manager to manage a team of Devs. You will be required to lead and oversee the successful execution of strategic initiatives and projects within a dynamic...

Data Analyst

Our Client seeks a Data Analyst to provide a data administrative service to the business by accurately capturing and updating master data in line with business standards and data rules in order to maintain data quality. This role is responsible for the maintenance of...

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PRINCIPAL TECHNICIAN at City of Cape Town

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Mid Level Systems Analyst

SYSTEMS ANALYST (MID LEVEL)OUR CLIENT HAS A 6 CONTRACT VACANCY FOR A SYSTEMS ANALYST (Mid Level) to start immediately. (ASAP)This is a hybrid position and the candidate will work three days in office and two days from home. Office is based in Springs.The successful...

Data Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region

Our Client seeks a Data Analyst to provide a data administrative service to the business by accurately capturing and updating master data in line with business standards and data rules in order to maintain data quality. This role is responsible for the maintenance of...

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