Spatial data maps where Super El Niño will hit SA hardest

The South African Weather Service gave the clearest sign yet on 1 September: this El Niño is on course to become the strongest event in living memory, with sea surface temperatures already tracking past 3°C above normal. A national outlook can't say which town or...

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...

Technology sovereignty will advance slowly through 2030

Global technology sovereignty - a country’s ability to develop, operate, and secure critical technologies independently of foreign governments’ influence - will evolve slowly over the next five years, according to Forrester’s Global Sovereignty Forecast, 2025 to 2030....

Drop in job postings signals more selective hiring processes

The global job market experienced a decline in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, with job postings down by 2,3% QoQ, according to GlobalData, suggesting that employers adopted a more cautious hiring approach amid economic uncertainty and rapid AI adoption. GlobalData’s...

Nvidia Drive Hyperion aims to power a robotaxi-ready world

Nvidia has announced a major expansion of the Nvidia Drive Hyperion robotaxi-ready platform ecosystem, bringing together leading global automakers, manufacturing and autonomous vehicle (AV) software ecosystem partners along with ride-hailing mobility providers to...

1 000x improvement with Microsoft’s new quantum chip

Microsoft today unveiled Majorana 2, its newest topological quantum chip featuring a next-generation materials stack and qubits that are 1 000 times more reliable than their predecessors. With this progress, the team now expects to achieve a scalable quantum computer...

Cyber risk surges to the top of the business agenda

Cyber risk has surged to the top of the business agenda, with 40% of business leaders saying cyber is the top risk they are unprepared for – up from 23% in 2025, according to a new report from BDO. BDO’s Global Risk Landscape 2026 report found that cyber risk had...

AI is reshaping jobs faster than companies can reshape work

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer simply boosting productivity and saving time at work, it is fundamentally reshaping the nature of work, leadership, and employee experience, according to new survey data from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Nearly...

World Cup fans warned about these cyberthreats

With the FIFA World Cup kicking off on 11 June, South African soccer fans - whether travelling to North America or watching from home - are being urged to take their digital safety as seriously as their match-day preparations. This year’s tournament represents the...

Enterprise software shifts from GUI to agent-native architectures

As enterprises deploy autonomous AI agents across software development, cloud operations, automation, and digital infrastructure the limitations of traditional graphical user interfaces (GUI) are becoming clearer, according to GlobalData. Many AI agents still rely on...

Break the silence on fraud 

We are entering a new era of fraud, says Manie van Schalkwyk, CEO of SAFPS, one defined by highly sophisticated, well-organised criminal syndicates that exploit technology and human psychology with alarming precision. These groups operate across borders, using...

Canal+ lists on the JSE

Global media and entertainment company Canal+ has listed on the JSE Main Board. CANAL+ listed on the London Stock Exchange in December 2024 and, using the fast-track framework, today becomes the first ever French company to list on the JSE. It is the only global media...

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Vodacom invests R400m in Free State, Northern Cape

Vodacom Central Region, covering Free State and Northern Cape provinces, is investing over R400-million this financial year in the region’s network. The funds will be directed towards expanding network infrastructure, enhancing capacity and resilience, and empowering...

SA talent helps to alleviate port bottlenecks

As ports continue to rank among the worst in the world and road infrastructure buckles under pressure, local innovators are building the tech solutions we need to steer the country’s logistics and fleet industries toward a smarter, faster future. Daniel Novitzkas,...

CASA Software drives AIOps in SA enterprises

Artificial intelligence for IT operations (AIOps) is gaining traction in South Africa businesses as organisations strive to automate and optimise IT operations, improve efficiency, and reduce costs. “AIOps leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI),...

TCL scoops five EISA awards

TCL has clinched five EISA awards. The TCL 98-inch C8K earned the “EISA Statement TV 2025–2026” award, while the TCL 85C9K claimed the “EISA Home Theatre Mini LED TV 2025–2026” title. The TCL 75C7K was named as the “EISA Family TV 2025–2026”, the TCL 55C6K took...

WeThinkCode_ graduates stand out in the job market

Tuition-free software development academy WeThinkCode_ is celebrating the graduation of its 2025 class. This year, 361 students graduated across four campuses: 189 in Johannesburg, 67 in Cape Town, 73 in Durban, and 32 from CJC Parktown. The average pass rate stood at...

TCL offers 5G smartphone without a premium price

TCL has launched the TCL 60R 5G smartphone in South Africa. Available from September at participating retail stores, the TCL 60R is priced at R2 299 on prepaid. With 5G connectivity, TCL NXTURBO, and RAM expansion technology, the TCL 60R 5G is pitched as an...

Think you’re too small to be hacked? Think again

For years, small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) have convinced themselves they’re “not a target”. No one’s trying to breach the corner bakery, the local law firm, or the regional logistics company - right? Wrong. By Kurt Goodall, technical director of Troye Hackers...

Hisense wins international EISA awards

Hisense has won six awards at the Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA). This year’s recognition, based on independent testing, spans across Hisense’s TVs, laser projectors and wireless sound systems. “These awards highlight Hisense’s position as a global...

RS South Africa partners with Qhubeka to empower learners

RS South Africa has partnered with Qhubeka Charity through the Inqolobane Trust, to make a difference in the lives of South African learners. Through its bicycle donation initiative, 354 bicycles have been distributed to date, empowering students to access education...

Companies rethink putting all their eggs in one tech basket

The recent wave of Microsoft SharePoint breaches, allegedly carried out by Chinese state-sponsored hackers, has brought a stark reality into sharp focus: Being “all-in” with one big tech vendor doesn’t guarantee safety or resilience. In fact, it can make you a bigger...

Software Developer (Intermediate) at Datonomy Solutions

We are seeking an intermediate Software Developer for a contract role, onsite based in JHB.You will play a key role in designing, developing, and implementing high-quality software solutions that meet business and customer needs.You will translate detailed technical...

Specialist Analyst – Gauteng Gauteng

To assist the department in ensuring that the approved authorised Financial Services Providers (FSPs) and their Compliance Officers comply with the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) legislationJOB DESCRIPTION Analyse annual financial statements and...

DevOps Engineer at reversidesoftwaresolutionspt

Reverside is an established IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We partner with leading organisations to design, build, and support scalable technology solutions that...

1st Line Support Technician – Remote

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a growing high quality Managed Service Provider Company with an increasing client base. They are looking for the right person to join their Remote Support Team to assist in proactively supporting their growing number of IT Support clients....

1st Line Support Technician – Remote – Remote Remote

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a growing high quality Managed Service Provider Company with an increasing client base. They are looking for the right person to join their Remote Support Team to assist in proactively supporting their growing number of IT Support clients....

Intermediate Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We're looking for a Intermediate Data Scientist who is ready to take real ownership of their work and contribute to solving complex, high-impact business problems. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, building practical machine learning...

IT Systems Administrator (JHB Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A reputable Sporting Group seeks a highly technical IT Systems Administrator whose core role will entail being responsible for the server environment of an organization. You will ensure daily that they are running efficiently by performing upgrades and...

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