How air transport industry plans to move 10bn passengers a year

It really sounds like a frequent flyer’s dream: Borders cleared in 10 seconds; weather delays cut by 65%; lost luggage down 90%; AI continually driving efficiency. But all this is becoming reality, says the SITA Impact Report 2025, documenting a year of customer-led...

Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

Mission on to catch and lift a sinking satellite

NASA NASA is attempting to stop a space observatory from dropping to earth. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is NASA’s astrophysics multitool, capable of quickly observing a wide range of cosmic objects in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray light. All...

Steady growth puts digital trade firmly on the map

New experimental estimates show that digital trade is increasing significantly across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2023, underscoring the importance of digital technologies in shaping international trade. Up to now, much of the...

Strategic AI deployment set to drive significant growth

By 2029, chief financial officers in organisations that implement strategic AI and technology portfolio resource deployment will unlock an additional 10 points of margin growth, according to Gartner. “Three quarters of CFOs are raising their tech budgets for 2026,...

Hormuz disruption shows why early-warning data matters

What began as a shipping disruption in one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints has become a wider development risk. Since early March, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has alerted that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are hitting far more than energy...

India drives its AI mission

India put AI innovation on display this week as the host of the AI Impact Summit. The event brought together industry leaders, government agencies, educational institutions and startups sharing how they’re working with Nvidia to drive AI in the world’s most populous...

Haier launches in SA

Home appliance brand Haier officially launched in South Africa this month. Haier South Africa’s GM, Xinliang Sun, says the company is committed to delivering innovative products and solutions to enable better living for users worldwide, while supporting sustainable...

Leaders say they won’t replace human workers with AI

A massive 91% of leaders wouldn’t replace their teams with AI, even if the technology were to make it possible to do so. This is according to the newly published 2026 State of AI at Work report from Udacity (part of Accenture), which analyses how the AI economy is...

Customer service leaders under pressure to implement AI

Customer service and support leaders are facing increased executive expectations to invest in AI, according to a survey by Gartner. Ninety-one percent of service and support leaders surveyed reported pressure from executive leadership to implement AI – marking a sharp...

Second cyclone slams into Madagascar

NASA captured images of the second powerful tropical cyclone in two weeks to strike Madagascar. On 31 January, Fytia battered the remote northwestern coast of the island with destructive winds and torrential rains that displaced thousands of people. Less than two...

Meta builds AI infrastructure with Nvidia

Nvidia has announced a multiyear, multigenerational strategic partnership with Meta spanning on-premises, cloud and AI infrastructure. Meta will build hyperscale data centers optimized for both training and inference in support of the company’s long-term AI...

Multifaceted Android malware could come with your new device

Kaspersky has detected a new malware for Android devices that it dubbed Keenadu. This malware is distributed in multiple forms – it can be preinstalled directly into devices’ firmware, embedded within system apps, or even downloaded from official app stores such as...

Fairness trumps other concerns for gamers

Public conversations about Web3 gaming often focus on token volatility, speculation and market cycles. Player behaviour, however, points in a different direction. According to survey data collected and analyzed by the 51 Games studio team from more than 12 000 Web3...

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Qlik adds new analytics migration tool

Qlik has announced the acquisition of the Qloud Cover Migration technology from Stretch Qonnect, a long-standing Qlik Elite Solution Provider. The automated solution, to be branded as the Qlik Analytics Migration Tool, eliminates the complexity of migrating from...

Meta launches anti-scam initiative

Meta has announced a new wave of tools, tips, and partnerships to help people around the world recognise and avoid online investment and payment scams, which continue to evolve in scale and sophistication. Scammers often contact people by email, social media, texts or...

Groceries, FMCG the next big opportunity for e-commerce

Grocery and FMCG e-commerce represents a massive growth opportunity for South African retailers at a time when consumers are more aware than ever of the cumulative effect of inflation on their cost of living and are becoming increasingly intentional in their...

Sustainable opportunities for SA businesses

The majority of South African electricity is generated through fossil fuels, particularly coal,  contributing to the rapid warming of the planet, extreme weather patterns, rising sea levels, and unprecedented harm to the natural world. “While this creates challenges,...

Trend Micro delivers AI-powered threat detection

Trend Micro has announced new AI-powered threat detection capabilities designed specifically for enterprises embracing AI at scale. This effort brings together Trend’s deep security expertise with Nvidia accelerated computing and Nvidia AI Enterprise software,...

Audio Overviews now include Swahili, Afrikaans

Google is expanding access to Audio Overviews, which transform documents into engaging, podcast-style conversations, to over 50 languages — including Swahili and Afrikaans. NotebookLM is an AI-powered learning assistant that helps users better understand complex...

VFS Global Leverages SAP for cross-border mobility

VFS Global, the world-leading provider of visa, consular and technology services to governments and diplomatic missions, will leverage SAP software to help it develop leading-edge AI-powered digital solutions for cross-border mobility and citizen services....

Kenya POP strengthens East Africa’s internet ecosystem

Workonline Communications has strengthened its presence in East Africa with the launch of a new Point of Presence (POP) at iColo’s NBO1 data center in Nairobi, Kenya. As East Africa continues to establish itself as a digital innovation hub, robust connectivity is...

FNB debuts Fincents financial literacy platform

FNB has launched its new online financial education hub, www.fincents.co.za, in a bid to ramp up its consumer education efforts and improve financial literacy outcomes among South African communities. The website, which is open to all South Africans regardless of...

Reama AI Technology wins EUPD Research Top Innovation Award 2025

Reama AI Technology, a player in the intelligent renewable energy space and member of the Intel Liftoff technology accelerator programme, has been named a winner of the EUPD Research Top Innovation Award 2025 in the category of AI Solutions for its work on an...

Solutions Architect

A South African-based, cloud-first technology company specializing in voice, connectivity, and IT solutions for businesses, is seeking a Solutions Architect who will be responsible for defining the technical vision, designing scalable systems, and leading the...

Systems Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: The main purpose of the job is to work as part of a team executing the systems engineering on projects covering design, development, construction, integration, verification and commissioning of complicated systems, elements, subsystems and associated...

Solutions Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg

A South African-based, cloud-first technology company specializing in voice, connectivity, and IT solutions for businesses, is seeking a Solutions Architect who will be responsible for defining the technical vision, designing scalable systems, and leading the...

Senior Systems Engineer – Infrastructure Operations

Position: Senior Systems Engineer – Infrastructure OperationsClient: NEC XON – Global Retail Services ProjectLocation: Hybrid – Johannesburg (Gauteng), Cape Town, or DurbanContract Type: Fixed-Term Contract – 24 MonthsRole OverviewNEC XON is seeking a highly capable...

Software Developer – Camuda at Datonomy Solutions

We are seeking a skilled Software Developer responsible for translating detailed technical designs into robust software solutions through programming and system configuration. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality solutions while...

Senior Systems Engineer – Infrastructure Operations – Remote Remote

Position: Senior Systems Engineer – Infrastructure OperationsClient: NEC XON – Global Retail Services ProjectLocation: Hybrid – Johannesburg (Gauteng), Cape Town, or DurbanContract Type: Fixed-Term Contract – 24 MonthsRole OverviewNEC XON is seeking a highly capable...

Automation Engineer Manufacturing at PRIVATE

Purpose: Responsible for the execution and oversees of contracts relating to the control, instrumentation, PLC and SCADA portion. EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONSDEGREE IN AUTOMATION ENGINEERING +5 yrs hands on automation engineering experience, of which at least 2 yrs...

Senior Software Engineer – CPT (Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:Our Client offers innovative professional services to international citizens. They create tailor-made solutions to meet the accounting, wealth, financial, currency, and nationality needs of their clients. They are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to...

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