SMEs can compete for skilled staff against high-paying corporates
As South Africa marked Workers’ Day on Friday 1 May, many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are facing increasing pressure to retain scarce skilled talent in the face of steep corporate salary competition. However, while bigger firms may have the upper hand when it...
Beware of bogus World Cup sites
Millions of football fans around the world are gearing up for the World Cup, and cybercriminals are seizing the moment to exploit the heightened interest. Experts at Kaspersky have uncovered various types of scams that mimic official tournament resources or leverage...
AI investments in telecoms boost networks and automation
AI is accelerating the telecommunications industry’s transformation, becoming the backbone of autonomous networks and AI-native wireless infrastructure. At the same time, the technology is unlocking new business and revenue opportunities, as telecom operators...
SA’s cargo risks rise as hijackings surge
South Africa’s transport and logistics sector is a cornerstone of the economy, contributing an estimated 9% to 10% to GDP, moving billions of tonnes of freight annually and employing more than one million people. By Natalie Cooper, senior marine and aviation broker at...
Perseverance can autonomously pinpoint its location on Mars
Imagine you’re all alone, driving along in a rocky, unforgiving desert with no roads, no map, no GPS, and no more than one phone call a day for someone to inform you exactly where you are. There is no GPS at the Red Planet, but a new technology called Mars Global...
NASA flies with laminar flow scaled wing design
NASA has completed the first flight test of a scale-model wing designed to improve laminar flow, reducing drag and lowering fuel costs for future commercial aircraft. The flight took place on 29 January at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...
New HoneyMyte APT campaigns, toolset uncovered
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) experts observed HoneyMyte APT enhanced the CoolClient backdoor with new features, deployed several variants of a browser login data stealer and used multiple scripts for data theft and reconnaissance. The APT’s...
All eyes on the Budget for answers to youth unemployment
The latest Q4 2025 Quarterly Labour Force Survey confirms that for millions of young South Africans, survival, not progress, remains the defining feature of economic life. While the official youth unemployment rate for youth aged 15 to 34 marginally declined from...
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...
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Degree not required for tech career success
Traditionally, a university education was considered a safe bet for career success - but with today’s rapid pace of change, school leavers now have more options than previously. In fact, depending on your career path, choosing an alternative training provider which...
How digital borders are transforming travel
Take eight billion people a year and squeeze them through the eye of a needle. You have 30 seconds. Now go… By Andy Smith, director of industry and innovation at SITA That’s the dilemma facing under-resourced airports and border control officers. Eight billion airline...
Africa democratises SMEs’ access to funding
In South Africa’s fast-evolving business landscape, access to funding remains one of the most persistent barriers to growth for small, medium and micro enterprises (SMEs). By Andrew Maren, founder and CEO of ProfitShare Partners These businesses are often hailed as...
What every business needs to know about SA’s payment legislation
Managing payroll isn’t just about paying salaries – it’s a legal minefield that can cost your business dearly if you get it wrong. With strict regulations and ever-changing compliance requirements, even a small mistake can lead to hefty fines and penalties. That’s why...
Diversity of data centre infrastructure to serve all South Africans
With more of South Africa’s economy going digital-only, the need for robust data centre capacity has never been more critical. Dean Matteucci, Rectron data centre category head, looks at the drivers of the modern digital revolution in South Africa, noting that a...
Likely tracking choices of utility-scale photovoltaic power plants
Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems have a significant role to play in increasing the power generation capacity in South Africa. By Shaniel Lakhoo, senior electronic engineer at WSP in Africa However, the PV power generation profile used in South Africa’s recent long-term...
Why and how to deploy immersion cooling systems in Africa
The demand for data centres in Africa is growing, driven by several factors, writes Wojtek Piorko, MD: Africa at Vertiv. These include government regulations for local data security, an increasing demand for cloud computing among small and mid-sized enterprises...
Unlocking the future of business expansion with payment APIs
With over 1,4-billion people, a rapidly digitising economy, and untapped markets, Africa is becoming the next big frontier for business. By Sean van Kerckhoven, director of partnerships for Yellow Card Payment APIs are at the heart of this expansion, enabling...
POPIA regulations get a makeover
The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Regulations have received a facelift, with the Information Regulator publishing amendments to the Regulations on 17 April 2025. By Nadine Mather, partner, and Pascale Towers, senior associate at Bowmans The...
Data the asset that is shaping the future of business
In a world where artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things and the cloud are transforming the way we manage information, data has become a must-have strategic asset. By Christophe Vaissade, sales director: OEM, embedded and enterprise at Sandisk More than...
Agile Master (Entry) 3350
Organize and facilitate key Scrum ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.Provide guidance and support to the team members on Agile principles and practices, helping them to understand and implement Agile methodologies...
Cloud Engineer (Azure)
RoleA cloud engineer who designs, builds, manages, and secures an organization's cloud-basedinfrastructure and applications using platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. They areresponsible for migrating systems from on-site servers, optimizing cloud performance...
Solutions Architect (Chief Expert) 0159
Design and own end-to-end solution architectures that meet business requirements and align with the architectural roadmap.Engage and collaborate with product and integration teams to define integration touchpoints and shared technical requirements.Translate business...
Agile Master (Entry) 3350 – Gauteng Pretoria
Organize and facilitate key Scrum ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.Provide guidance and support to the team members on Agile principles and practices, helping them to understand and implement Agile methodologies...
Cloud Engineer (Azure) – Remote Remote
RoleA cloud engineer who designs, builds, manages, and secures an organization's cloud-basedinfrastructure and applications using platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. They areresponsible for migrating systems from on-site servers, optimizing cloud performance...
Solutions Architect (Chief Expert) 0159 – Gauteng Pretoria
Design and own end-to-end solution architectures that meet business requirements and align with the architectural roadmap.Engage and collaborate with product and integration teams to define integration touchpoints and shared technical requirements.Translate business...
IT Systems Administrator -DBN at Mancosa
IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available: IT Systems AdministratorDuties &...
IT Systems Administrator -DBN at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available: IT Systems AdministratorDuties &...
Junior IT Security Engineer at Mancosa
IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available: Junior IT Security EngineerDuties &...
Junior IT Security Engineer at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available: Junior IT Security EngineerDuties &...
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