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...

Asset managers worried about the risks of AI

Artificial intelligence is becoming more deeply embedded in asset management operations, but new research from Clearwater Analytics finds that firms are deeply concerned about the risks it introduces - from data governance to regulatory compliance. Clearwater’s GenAI...

SA again failing its women … now with breast cancer care

A new study by the Department of Surgery at UCT and Groote Schuur Hospital has revealed deep systemic inequities in breast cancer care across South Africa - including critical shortages of surgical services, specialist staff, and diagnostic capacity which deny many...

Veeam streamlines African distribution

Kathy Gibson reports from the Veeam ProPartner Summit 2026 – Veeam has finalised the consolidation of its distribution landscape in Africa. As part of this updated model, Veeam has onboarded Mitsumi Distribution as a new distributor for East and West Africa, while...

SA’s Saucecode garners global awards

South African company Saucecode has been gathering global awards for its home-grown Roboteur automation platform, which is deployed in enterprises as varied as Nedbank, Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Cine Centre. CIOReview Magazine Europe recently awarded Saucecode...

Valued at $1,77trn, SpaceX goes public

Elon Musk’s Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) will start trading today on the  today (12 June 2026) Nasdaq Global Select Market and Nasdaq Texas. The company has confirmed the pricing of its initial public offering of 555 555 555 shares of its Class A common...

2026 Model Awards recognise tech excellence in financial services

Global advisory firm Celent has named the financial institutions demonstrating excellence in technology use across banking, buy side/sell side, insurance, risk management, and wealth management. Through the 2026 Model Awards, Celent analysts have identified real-world...

Novus warns of lower earnings

Novus Holdings has issued a trading statement, alerting shareholders to reduced earnings for the year ended 31 March 2026. The company cautions that earnings per share (EPS) is expected to be between 78.58 cents and 89.66 cents, reflecting a decrease of between 19,1%...

Veeam aims to put trust back into the data platform

Kathy Gibson reports from the Veeam ProPartner Summit 2026 – Artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted enterprises’ relationship with their data, which could expose that data to new threats. To plug this emerging gap in enterprise resilience, Veeam has added a new...

These are the pioneers building next-era AI infrastructure

The World Economic Forum has announced its 2026 Technology Pioneers cohort, recognising 100 early-stage companies from 23 countries that are developing breakthrough technologies with the potential to transform industries and societies. The cohort reflects the growing...

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SMEs need data loss prevention in the age of AI

In today’s fast-paced digital world, small businesses are just as susceptible to data breaches as large enterprises - if not more so. By Dillon Gray, chief operating officer at IPT The rise of AI tools, particularly generative AI, has added new layers of complexity...

What to do when you’re put on a PIP

Perhaps this is your current situation: being placed on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) can feel like a punch to the gut. It’s feedback but it also comes loaded with fear, doubt and worry: “Am I failing? Is my job at stake? Do they even want me here?” By Anja van...

Kaspersky rolls out Cloud Workload Security update

Kaspersky has announced the release of an enhanced version of its Kaspersky Cloud Workload Security (CWS), delivering advanced protection for hybrid and multicloud environments. Security challenges constantly pose a threat to organisations’ cloud infrastructures. In a...

Reengineering Africa’s connectivity for economic transformation

Across Africa, the promise of digital transformation is being constrained by a persistent challenge: unreliable connectivity. For many businesses this is not just a technical inconvenience it is a strategic vulnerability, writes Herman de Vries at ASI Connect. Delays...

Ignoring invisible threats invites disaster

Without full visibility into your IT systems, your organisation is basically blind to cyberattacks until it’s too late. By John McLoughlin, CEO of J2 Software Here’s the uncomfortable truth: without total visibility into your systems, you often won’t know there’s a...

BPO is changing lives across Africa

With nearly 60% of its population under the age of 25, youth unemployment remains a pressing concern for Africa. By Lizelle Strydom, MD of CareerBox Africa Around 12-million young people enter the workforce each year, but only 3-million formal jobs are created...

Court finds taxpayers must prove an amount is not income

While it is entirely within a taxpayer’s rights to contest the outcome of a South African Revenue Service (SARS) assessment, doing so requires thorough preparation. This means ensuring that documentation is accurate, consistent, and properly presented, and that the...

Cyberattacks a serious threat to mining recovery’s green shoots

South Africa’s mining sector, long a cornerstone of the national economy, has after two consecutive quarters of decline, finally turned positive again. By Martin Fernandes, business development manager (Africa): operational technology at Fortinet With StatsSA’s...

Insurable interest: why it matters and how to get it right

An insurance concept that often gets misunderstood, despite underpinning every insurance policy, is insurable interest. While it might sound technical, Willem Coetzee, CEO of Zenith, says the principle itself is quite simple. “Simply put, you can only insure something...

Mid-Level C# Developer

Develop, enhance, and maintain ERP applications using C# (.NET Core/.NET Framework) and Java.Work closely with business analysts and stakeholders to understand ERP system requirements and implement solutions.Customize and integrate ERP modules to optimize business...

Application Developer (.NET / C# / SQL Server) Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is seeking an experienced Application Developer to join its Global Life Office of the Customer team. This role offers the opportunity to develop and support business-critical applications within a highly collaborative and international...

Mid-Level C# Developer – Gauteng Gauteng

Develop, enhance, and maintain ERP applications using C# (.NET Core/.NET Framework) and Java.Work closely with business analysts and stakeholders to understand ERP system requirements and implement solutions.Customize and integrate ERP modules to optimize business...

IT Infrastructure Manager

ICT Infrastructure Manager | Pretoria North | 12-Month FTC | Public Sector/SOE. Job Summary.Our client, a leading Gauteng provincial development agency supporting the automotive industry seeks an ICT Infrastructure Manager to oversee infrastructure, networking,...

Web Developer (PTA/CPT)

Our client is looking for a Web Developer for a permanent role based in their Pretoria Office or Somerset West - Hybrid.Minimum Requirements:Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or Matric with...

IT Infrastructure Manager – Gauteng Rosslyn

ICT Infrastructure Manager | Pretoria North | 12-Month FTC | Public Sector/SOE. Job Summary.Our client, a leading Gauteng provincial development agency supporting the automotive industry seeks an ICT Infrastructure Manager to oversee infrastructure, networking,...

Web Developer (PTA/CPT) – Gauteng Gauteng

Our client is looking for a Web Developer for a permanent role based in their Pretoria Office or Somerset West - Hybrid.Minimum Requirements:Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or Matric with...

Senior Java EE Developer – AWS at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for an experienced Senior Java EE Developer with 7+ years of hands-on enterprise Java development experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building secure, scalable, and high-performance backend systems within complex enterprise...

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