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...

Researchers decode SA’s oldest DNA to date

A team of researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany has analysed human remains from the Oakhurst rock shelter in southernmost Africa and reconstructed the genomes of 13...

MTN , ZTE debut 5G ultra-range maritime coverage

MTN South Africa and ZTE have announced Africa's first 5G Ultra-range maritime offshore coverage at Mossel Bay, with benefits for maritime connectivity, tourism and the economic prospects of local fishermen. The deployment of Ultra-range 5G network in Mossel Bay will...

Watch how DART successfuly hits asteroid in space

After 10 months flying in space, NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) – the world’s first planetary defense technology demonstration – successfully impacted its asteroid target on Monday, the agency’s first attempt to move an asteroid in space. Mission...

Most senior business execs gearing up for a recession

A new International Data Corporation (IDC) survey of senior business executives from around the world found that 59% believe there will be a recession in the coming year. Moreover, nearly 30% of those who believe a recession will occur also believe that we are...

MEA companies understand importance of CX

More than half (62%) of companies across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) plan to increase their investments in solutions to improve the customer experience (CX) by up to 50% by 2024. Twenty two percent even plan to increase spending by up to more than double for...

NASA’s stakeholder collaborations help inform Moon to Mars planning

NASA has released a revised version of its Moon to Mars objectives, forming a blueprint for shaping exploration throughout the solar system. Starting with 50 draft objectives developed by agency leaders across its mission directorates earlier this year, NASA invited...

Massive decrease in African RDP attacks

According to Kaspersky telemetry, the number of brute force attacks against Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) across Africa has significantly decreased in Q2 2022 by 53% compared to the previous quarter. There could be several reasons for this downward trajectory: it...

Top tech priorities for midsize enterprises

Security and risk management, application and integration strategies, and infrastructure and operations are the top three technology priorities for midsize enterprises (MSEs) in 2022, according to a recent survey from Gartner. "MSEs are shifting investments and even...

Downloads on app markets see slight stall

The number of app downloads on Google Play and iOS stores has taken a tumble during the second quarter of 2022, according to the numbers presented by SafeBettingSites.com, which says the combined number of downloads on both stores decreased by 4,2% y-o-y. According to...

Microsoft looks to fast-track youth entrepreneurship

Microsoft is expanding its partnership with the African Development Bank to support Africa's youth entrepreneurs under the bank's Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Banks (YEIB) Initiative. Through its African Transformation Office (ATO), Microsoft will work with the...

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4K monitors revolutionise the computer display

Computer monitors have come a long way from the bulky CRT screens of the 1980s, from plasma screens and LCDs to LED and high definition displays, writes Bruce Byrne, Philips product specialist at Drive Control Corporation. The evolution of the computer screen has...

Progress offers free tools for app developers

Progress has announced the release of Progress OpenEdge Developer Kit: Classroom Edition, a downloadable application development toolkit for the next generation of business application developers. In an effort to expand their knowledge of business application...

Protect equipment from damaging transient voltage

Given the on-going power challenges in the South African market, the majority of enterprises are now fully on board with the requirement for backup power solutions such as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), writes Marco Da Silva, MD: Power Solutions at The Jasco...

Smart and simple presents new paradigm shift for utilities

The utilities sector is in the grips of a shifting reality, writes Pedro Guerreiro, head of sales: energy and natural resources at SAP Africa. The energy business model is under immense pressure: as Gartner reflected recently, energy is moving from a century-old model...

Samsung debuts Galaxy Note5

Samsung has launched its latest phablet, the new Galaxy Note5, with enhanced security features, applications and functionality; boasing a 5.7 inch Super AMOLED display.

Kaspersky Lab extends Scuderia Ferrari sponsorship

Kaspersky Lab has announced the continuation of its sponsorship contract with the Scuderia Ferrari Formula One racing team. The new five-year contract will be valid from 2017 until 2021. Eugene Kaspersky, chairman and CEO of Kaspersky Lab, says: "I'm thrilled that...

Latest intelligent design technology enhances fleet insurance

Guardrisk, South Africa's leading specialist cell captive insurance group, offers a new technology that will ensure the best cover and peace of mind, when it comes to insuring company cars and fleet insurance. Guardrisk, in conjunction with Genasys Technologies, has...

Axle Software runs Nigerian duty free stores

When Tourvest Heinemann Duty Free Nigeria opened a world-class duty free store in Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, as part of its growth strategy into Africa, the company chose Axle Control retail software from End2End Retail to power its operations....

New channel sales lead for EMC

EMC Southern Africa has appointed Chipo Msimanga as its channel sales team lead for the Gauteng region. With more than 20 years' experience in IT sales, Msimanga joined EMC in May 2014. Her career spans channel and direct sales roles across the spectrum of sales...

Optimise efficiency through the customer credit lifecycle

Customers are the heart of any business, and acquiring and retaining them forms an essential function for profitability and sustainability, writes Davina Myburgh, senior manager: product development and product management: core solutions at TransUnion. Businesses...

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Join one of South Africa's most respected household names in the insurance and financial services sector as a Java Developer. Our company is renowned for delivering top-notch financial solutions, and we are looking for a talented Java Developer to join our dynamic...

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We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Junior Data Capture Clerk / Junior Systems Administrator to support the launch and ongoing management of our new system. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing data entry, ensuring high levels of accuracy, and...

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Do you dream in code and thrive on optimizing databases? We're in need of a PL SQL Developer to enhance our data systems and deliver top-notch performance. If you can blend technical expertise with innovative problem-solving, apply now and let's create data solutions...

Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Calling all Java wizards! If you can whip up code faster than we can say 'interest rate,' we want you on our team-where every line of code counts, and every coffee break is a Java break Required Experience: In depth knowledge on Oracle Commerce Modules. And hands on...

Java Developer – Gauteng Centurion

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Python Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

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Senior Mobile Software Engineer

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