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...

AI dominates the corporate risk landscape

AI-enabled discovery of cyber vulnerabilities emerged as the most critical emerging risk facing organisations worldwide in the second quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk Report series compiles insights and perspectives from...

Bacteria next big disruptor in global sustainability

Engineered bacteria, genetically modified to perform specific functions or produce desired compounds, are set to revolutionise industries by providing sustainable, cost-effective solutions to global challenges, according to GlobalData. Kiran Raj, practice head of...

SA households see increase in financial assets

Last year was marked by sharp monetary tightening. But economies proved resilient and markets even boomed. Against this backdrop, global financial assets of private households recorded strong growth: With an increase of 7,6%, the losses of the previous year (-3,5%)...

Intel debuts fastest desktop processor yet

Kathy Gibson reports - Intel has debuted its newest processor, which CEO Pat Gelsinger has dubbed the fastest desktop processor in history. The new 13th Gen Intel Core S-series processors, unveiled at last night's Intel Innovation event, boast up to 24 cores. "The...

Geopolitical risks drive financial crime compliance costs up

Geopolitical risk is one of the highest contributing factors to rising compliance costs, according to the latest EMEA True Cost of Financial Crime Compliance Study from LexisNexis Risk Solutions. Financial services institutions surveyed across EMEA indicate that 71%...

Township internet users switch to fibre

The last two years have triggered new Internet usage habits across South Africa, and the country's townships have been no exception. Vuma's 2021 Fibre Reach Survey indicates that considerably more homes are upgrading to fibre internet in these communities. In...

NullMixer puts user info at risk

Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a new campaign, spreading NullMixer, a malware stealing users' credentials, address, credit card data, cryptocurrencies, and even Facebook and Amazon accounts. Trying to download cracked software from third-party sites, more than...

Digital remittances to pass 2bn by 2027

The total volume of international digital remittances will exceed 2-billion globally in 2027, from just over 1,1-billion in 2022. A new study from Juniper Research predicts this growth will be accelerated by the increasing speed and low cost of digital remittances...

Short-termism trap could derail our political future

Tensions remain high in the lead-up to the ANC's elective conference, set to take place in December. While it is no secret that confidence in the ANC has decreased dramatically in the wake of the ongoing energy crisis, economic pressures and social challenges, trust...

Finance leaders plan to achieve touchless close by 2025

A majority (55%) of finance executives polled by Gartner are aiming for a touchless financial close by 2025. "Most finance functions want to close faster, cheaper, and with fewer errors," says Pritika Bhattacharjee, vice-president: research in the Gartner Finance...

Sharks have been around for longer than we thought

The first appearance of shark-like "jawed fish" may have happened about 15-million years earlier than previously thought, according to new evidence. A handful of fossil teeth from a completely new species, uncovered from rock samples found in China, suggest jawed fish...

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MTN and Ericsson bring managed rural coverage to Benin

Ericsson has signed its first Managed Rural Coverage deal with MTN, bringing mobile coverage as a service to parts of central and northern Benin where there was none previously. Managed Rural Coverage is a cost-competitive solution whereby Ericsson enables operators...

Bytes launches new Xerox colour multifunction printer

A new colour multifunction printer (MFP) from Xerox, the WorkCentre 6655 provides a powerful mix of innovative features and capabilities that give small and medium businesses access to the same solutions typically reserved for larger enterprises. Built around the...

Samsung announces ‘Support the Boks’ campaign winners

One of the biggest fans of the Springboks, Samsung has been driving consumer initiatives to get the nation to stand behind the Boks and inspire rugby gees. The company has announced the 10 winners (plus partners) of its "Support the Boks" campaign who will be seated...

Red Hat to acquire IT automation and DevOps leader Ansible

Red Hat, the world's leading provider of open source solutions, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ansible, a provider of powerful IT automation solutions designed to help enterprises move toward frictionless IT. Ansible's automation capabilities, together...

Senior appointments at Datatec Financial Services

Datatec has announced the appointments of Christian Roelofs as MD of Datatec Finance and Kevin Quarantello to president of Datatec Financial Services (DFS). DFS is a newly established division in the group focused on providing Westcon and Logicalis customers with...

Esquire reaches National Business Awards finals

Esquire Technologies has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Innovation through Technology Award Category in this year's National Business Awards. Esquire Technologies has developed the World's first custom-tailored supply chain management system called the Virtual...

Data Centre Central 2015: bridging the gap

Top-level decision makers wanting to gain greater insight into the country's most pressing complex data centre challenges, from real-life economic, engineering and regulatory issues, should mark off 29 October 2015 on their calendars to attend the second Data Centre...

Training steady as apprentice intake drops

The artisan industry seems to be in a nosedive, with apprentice intake arguably heading for a significant drop for the year as company's cut back due to continued pressures in the mining and commodities markets. However, some artisan training companies, such as...

How is SDN disrupting the way businesses develop technology?

While many businesses acknowledge that the benefits of SDN are too big to ignore, there are challenges to overcome, says Gary Newe, technical director at F5 Networks. You must have read so much about software-defined networking (SDN) by now that you probably think you...

Soft skills boost competitive edge

The rules for remaining competitive in business are changing every day, yet some companies are still not embracing new trends and methods. It has long been said that the magic recipe for a successful business is talented, knowledgeable staff combined with innovative...

Junior Project Manager (Glass & Aluminium) at glass & aluminium sector

Long standing, solid aluminium manufacturing company, looking for a Construction Project Manager to join their awesome team! As Junior Project Manager you will be working on both aluminium and glass assignments; reporting directly into the Managing Director; you will...

Mobile Full Stack Developer

As a Mobile Full-Stack Developer at our innovative software development company, you will be a pivotal part of our dynamic team, tasked with solving complex technical challenges. Your role involves determining and identifying technical requirements through...

Mobile Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Houghton Estate

As a Mobile Full-Stack Developer at our innovative software development company, you will be a pivotal part of our dynamic team, tasked with solving complex technical challenges. Your role involves determining and identifying technical requirements through...

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ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic HealthTech company based in Pretoria is looking to hire a System Administrator. The role involves daily system monitoring to ensure the continuous operation of critical systems. Candidates should have an IT diploma or degree, knowledge of Linux...

Project Manager IT

Job Title: Intermediate to Senior Project ManagerLocation: Johannesburg, Hybrid (On-site and Remote)Employment Type: Full time (12+ months Contract)Industry: Foodservice Distribution Job Overview:We are seeking an experienced Intermediate to Senior Project Manager to...

System Administrator (Mikrotik) – Gauteng Pretoria

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic HealthTech company based in Pretoria is looking to hire a System Administrator. The role involves daily system monitoring to ensure the continuous operation of critical systems. Candidates should have an IT diploma or degree, knowledge of Linux...

Project Manager IT – Gauteng Johannesburg

Job Title: Intermediate to Senior Project ManagerLocation: Johannesburg, Hybrid (On-site and Remote)Employment Type: Full time (12+ months Contract)Industry: Foodservice Distribution Job Overview:We are seeking an experienced Intermediate to Senior Project Manager to...

Intermediate to Senior Front-End Developer

ENVIRONMENT:A software company based in Johannesburg is currently in search of a highly skilled Senior Front End Developer to join their team. This role necessitates a specialist in interaction animation, particularly with a focus on WebGL, 3D animations, and advanced...

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