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...

Cyber resilience the foundation for Africa’s next phase of digital growth

Building strong cyber resilience will be the key to sustaining the current remarkable growth of Africa’s digital economy, according to a new white paper from Mastercard. The report – Africa’s Digital Defence Race - highlights that between 2016 and 2025, mobile money...

African Development Bank calls for bold solutions to African poverty

Climate change, global financial shocks and growing food insecurity are threatening Africa, the world’s fastest-growing continent and hampering achievement of global development goals. To tackle these challenges and speed up the continent’s efforts to achieve these...

Kaspersky IDs security flaws in Unisoc

Kaspersky Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team (ICS CERT) experts have discovered critical vulnerabilities in Unisoc SoCs that could allow bypassing security measures and gaining unauthorised remote access by exploiting modem communication with the...

MTN pulls out of Telkom talks

MTN has withdrawn from takeover talks with Telkom. The companies started negotiations for MTN to buy all of Telkom’s issued share capital on 15 July 2022. “After extensive engagements and deliberations between the parties, shareholders are advised that the discussions...

These are the top 10 strategic technology trends for 2023

Gartner has announced its list of 10 top strategic technology trends that organisations should explore in 2023. “To enhance their organisation’s financial position during times of economic turbulence, CIOs and IT executives must look beyond cost savings to new forms...

IT can drive sustainable growth in turbulent times

To drive sustainable growth in turbulent and uncertain economic times, CIOs and IT executives should use digital investments that deliver repeatable financial and performance results in an efficient and responsible way, according to Gartner. This is what Gartner...

Services, connectedness set to drive tech developments

Enterprises around the world will be battered by waves of interconnected economic, political, and social disruptions over the next several years, fracturing business plans and challenging their ability to adapt and survive. Industry leaders will slice through these...

Industrial 3D printer shipments see diverging trends

Just as the Industrial 3D printing industry seemed to have fully recovered from the pandemic and begun to accelerate, reduced domestic China shipments, directly related to regional Covid flareups, pulled-down global shipments of Industrial 3D printer systems in the...

NASA Dust Detective delivers first maps from space

NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) mission aboard the International Space Station has produced its first mineral maps, providing detailed images that show the composition of the surface in regions of northwest Nevada and Libya in the Sahara...

Blockchain could be used for Greenland voting

Concordium Blockchain, COBRA, Aarhus University, the Alexandra Institute, and the IT University are investigating how to create the best possible online voting system for Greenland. Due to a change in the law in 2020, many Greenlanders will likely have to cast their...

To work in blockchain, consider a Master’s degree

The blockchain sector is seeing a rapid upward trajectory, with 40% of blockchain talents having a Master's degree, according to an analysis by BanklessTimes.com. BanklessTimes CEO Jonathan Merry comments: "If you're looking for a job in the blockchain industry, it's...

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A click away from sharing company info on Facebook

With the proliferation of mobile devices in the workplace, it has become critical to not only manage your mobile assets, but also protect your company’s data. The purpose of enabling a mobile workforce is to increase employee productivity and improve customer service,...

CA leads in API management, says KuppingerCole

CA Technologies  has been named the “overall leader” in API management in the recent Leadership Compass report issued by KuppingerCole, an analyst firm for identity-focused information security. CA’s API Management solutions were evaluated for the report, which...

Qlikview shows public sector how it’s done

The first ever public sector-focused networking business breakfast by QlikView SA, which took place in Johannesburg, was attended by 60 delegates from 25 government agencies, all showing a lively interest in visual analytics leader Qlik’s ability to extract data from...

Your old laptop could be worth a lot of money

South Africans are enjoying greater access to broadband via free WiFi initiatives and urban hotspots, so it is no surprise that laptops and PCs are a hot commodity – particularly second hand ones. “Laptops are one of the most requested and fastest selling items on...

Master Power saves R9k a month with solar energy

Master Power Technologies (MPT) has taken its first step into the world of sustainable energy production with a R475 000 solar panel installation at its head office in Randburg. Known for its energy-efficient solutions providing customers with reliable independent power systems, MPT has been researching the efficacy of solar power for some time.

IAB SA makes submissions on Copyright Amendment Bill

The IAB SA has made written submissions to the Department of Trade and Industry on the draft Copyright Amendment Bill, which was published in July this year. The initial August deadline for submissions had been previously been extended until 16 September. "The current...

Tips for entrepreneurs on the road

For many entrepreneurs travel is essential in order to conduct their business, to sell their product or service, to see clients and meet with investors. Even with the advances in technology, travel is still a reality for many. A successful and productive business trip...

The many trends of middleware

The term "middleware" has been used for many years to broadly categorise the set of behind-the-scenes technologies designed to help enterprises create, connect, and manage the myriad of software applications that run today's businesses. By Mike Piech, vice-president...

Sophos recognised in three Magic Quadrant reports

Sophos has once again been positioned in the “Leaders” quadrant of Gartner’s 27 August “Magic Quadrant for Unified Threat Management.” The quadrant is based on an assessment on a company’s ability to execute and completeness of vision.

The future of mining is smart

Mines are increasingly using information and communication technologies (ICT) to rethink the way they work, looking beyond cost-cutting to respond to challenges in a way that lays the foundation for the future. By Magda Honey, IBM natural resources COE director for...

Network Engineer (CPT) (EE) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE the maintenance of customer ICT networks while contributing to high-level support such as strategic planning of network upgrades and performance analyses as the next Network Engineer urgently sought to join the Cape Town division of a dynamic...

Software Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...

Full Stack Developer

ENVIRONMENT:A fast-paced & growing provider of cutting-edge FinTech software solutions for the Property sector seeks the expertise of a Full Stack Developer who is an expert JavaScript developer and skilled with [URL Removed] and has ample experience working with...

Java Developer at CEIPAL – STG

JobTitle: Java DeveloperPlace of Work (City/State): Hyderabad, 500089Start Date: July/2024Duration: 6 Months to 1 yearShift Schedule: (8 Hour) / 40 Hour GuaranteeResponsibilities: A Java Developer is responsible for the design, development, and management of...

Junior Business Analyst (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of Software Solutions & Real-Time Data Analytics seeks a highly skilled Junior Business Analyst who will bridge the gap between IT and the business using data analytics to assess processes, determine requirements, and deliver...

Principal Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal Business Analyst to join us. As a Principal Business Analyst, you will play a critical role in driving the digital transformation of our banking services.You will primarily be responsible for:Coaching, and...

Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

B degree or equivalent (e.g., BTech/BSc/BCom Informatics/Computer Science/InformationSystem/Computer Engineering/Industrial Engineering/Operations Research); andDiploma in Business AnalysisMinimum eight years' experience in business analysisStrong business process...

Business Analyst (Contract) – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Summary Leading Financial Services Company requires a Business Analyst to join their dynamic team on an initial 6-month contract Description Business Requirements specificationResponsible for Project managing small projectsStakeholder management and...

Banking & Investment Support Administrator

Are you ready and eager to elevate your career within the Investment industry? Is this you?You've got your investment-related degree, gained some technical admin experience and now you want to get stuck into the real technical admin that makes the investment industry...

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