Tech sales under the lash as consumers curb spending

South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market is proving resilient so far in 2026, although retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector are experiencing a number of challenges. This is according to NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa, which has...

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 makes salespeople more effective in B2B

Sellers who effectively partner with AI tools are 3,7-times more likely to meet quota than those who do not, according to a new survey form Gartner, which surveyed 1 026 B2B sellers in January through March to understand what skills are needed to excel in a changing...

Yes, admins are now responsible for WhatsApp group content

A change in WhatsApp features for group admins has effectively made admins responsible for any questionable or illegal messages posted in their groups. This is according to Mercia Fynn, director and head of commercial department at Kisch IP, who says the change, which...

African youth admire creatives, but won’t spend on their work

Africa’s youth love local films and admire creatives, but they don’t read books by African authors for pleasure or spend on creative products, according to the newly-launched report, “Africa's Soft Power: Can Africa’s creativity transform the continent?” by Africa No...

Meerkat observes how galaxies replenish fuel reserves to form stars

A global team of astronomers have measured the fuel required for star formation in galaxies as they were 4-billion years ago. Using the MeerKAT radio telescope, the researchers observed neutral hydrogen gas – the most abundant element in the universe and the material...

Inability to use data effectively stifles innovation

Almost three out of four companies (705) find it difficult to unlock the potential of their data, which directly affects the ability to innovate. This is among the findings of new research by VMware and Professor Feng Li that polled 100 executives at Forbes Top 2000...

Half of digital labour platform workers have safety fears

Digital labour platform workers are finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet, putting additional pressure on them to accept work that carries a high risk of exposure to criminal activity. The fourth Fairwork report for South Africa, released on 8 September...

WLAN momentum continues with 20% growth

The enterprise segment of the worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market continued its strong growth in the second quarter of 2022 (2Q22), increasing 20,4% year over year to $2,1-billion, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide...

The Grandparent Scam racks up successes

The grandparent scam. Phishing. Online fraud. Financial exploitation. These are just some of the attacks that are directed at older people, and that are proving to be unpleasantly successful. A team of researchers at the University of Southern California found that...

Applications open for online BRICS hackathon

The BRICS Business Council is looking for South Africa's best future forward digital skills to represent the country in an online multi-day competition or hackathon. Candidates aged between 16 and 35 and skilled in either robotic process automation, mobile app...

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Acquisition boosts Western Cape IT services

Cape Town-based IT services and support firm CyberLogic has taken a majority stake in Stellenbosch-based IT services firm Space Age Technologies with effect from 1 September. CyberLogic founder and chief executive Edge Bisset says the acquisition of a 70% stake in...

Surveillance requires purpose-built NVR drives

When it comes to safety and security, video surveillance has become an essential component of many security systems. Digital solutions have made this easier and more affordable, and allowed for video surveillance to be installed in many more areas than ever before,...

Why we need entrepreneurs to succeed

There are a number of not-so-obvious reasons for South Africa's entrepreneurship dilemma. "Many entrepreneurs need assistance in areas overlooked by some established companies and enterprise development agencies," says Grant Marshbank, chief operating officer of VSc...

Oracle’s cloud security is defence level

Oracle Service Cloud - a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution - has received an Authority to Operate (ATO) from the US Department of Defense (DoD) under the DoD Cloud Security Model at security impact Level 4. The Oracle Service Cloud is Oracle's premier SaaS...

Quality data differentiates banks from mobile operators

Traditional financial institutions are fighting a war against mobile operators for the lucrative mobile payments market in Africa. At stake - billions of dollars in transaction fees and deposits - particularly targeting the traditionally unbanked population, writes...

Acer launches two Windows 10 desktops

Acer has announced two new desktops powered by Windows 10 available for the holiday season: the sleek 23,8-inch all-in-one PC Aspire U5 Series, and the tiny 1-litre desktop PC Revo Build Series with modular design for easy customisation. The new Aspire U5 Series...

Huawei unveils the Mate S smartphone

Huawei unveiled its new flagship smartphone, the Huawei Mate S, featuring a new luxury-focused design. Key features of the new phone include a floating 2,5D screen, a pressure sensitive touch system and a new battery technology to give the users the maximum usages...

Getting the board’s buy-in for information security

Security breaches, although unexpected, are happening all the time. Barely a day goes by without a story in the news about a fresh victim, be it a bank, retailer or publishing house. In addition, surprisingly, most company's boards are not included in the decision...

MasterCard rolls out in Djibouti

East Africa Bank has has introduced the first co-branded MasterCard payment card in Djibouti, with the roll-out of 5 000 MasterCard debit cards. The collaboration between MasterCard and East Africa Bank will see a wider range of electronic payment solutions being...

Ensuring data security in an insecure world

"Copier Secrets", one of the topics covered on Carte Blanche on Sunday, 30 August, highlighted how copiers retain sensitive data on their built-in hard drives and the security risks associated with this due to the potential for malicious retrieval. The programme...

Business Analyst II

Role:To enable change by defining the needs and the rationale for change, to understand the current state, to define the future state, and to determine the activities required to move from the current to the future state by applying the principles of business...

Test Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

We're looking for an experienced Test Analyst to join our team. You'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with a diverse team of professionals, and contribute to the success of our organization.What you'll do:End-to-end Functional/ Manual...

Software Quality Engineer – Remote Remote

Software Quality Engineer Exceptional growth opportunity in Cape Town!As an Software Engineer for enhance, your focus will be to review and implement while working on complex projects.You are expected to be involved in activities ranging from Test preparation and...

Business Analyst II – Remote Remote

Role:To enable change by defining the needs and the rationale for change, to understand the current state, to define the future state, and to determine the activities required to move from the current to the future state by applying the principles of business...

Business Analyst (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:OUR client, an innovative leader in the FinTech space, is looking for a highly skilled, solutions-driven & critical thinking Business Analyst to join its team. The successful incumbent must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Business...

Senior Backend Developer

Lead application lifecycle management, design efficient architectures, optimize performance, and implement best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior developers, and ensure high-quality, maintainable systems. Take ownership of projects and...

Graduate Software Developer

Graduate Software Developer - Use your brilliant talents to work in a one of a kind insurance tech company! ?? Hybrid working model opportunity where coding meets excellence ?? ?? No working experience required ?? We are looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Software...

Web Developer at Parvana Recruitment

What you will be doing:Develop the website / ecommerce platform using Agile methods, ensuring a seamless user experience from start to finish.Integrate ecommerce features, payment gateways, and user accounts smoothly and efficiently.Focus on delivering a high-quality...

Project Manager (Software) – Gauteng Sandton

6 Months contract position with possibility of renewal An IT company based in Sandton is looking for a Project Manager to manage a team of Devs. You will be required to lead and oversee the successful execution of strategic initiatives and projects within a dynamic...

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