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...

Geopolitics creates inflationary pressures for SA

As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation etc - is already spreading to the global economy with oil-importing economies such as South Africa particularly exposed to...

Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability

South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...

Beyond the gap: How girls are leading the AI revolution

Every year on the fourth Thursday of April, the world pauses to recognise something urgent and hopeful: the untapped potential of girls in technology. By Sega Tiro, executive: commercial and growth at ASI Connect This year, International Girls in ICT Day falls on 23...

Defining the future-ready CFO

Rapid shifts in AI, geopolitics and workforce dynamics require CFOs to invest time cultivating seven future‑ready behaviours, says Gartner. “A constellation of macro trends is upending traditional approaches to value creation,” says Emily Riley, vice-president analyst...

What US dollar weakness means for SA businesses

Coface South Africa’s latest analysis, “The US Dollar bends but does not break,” highlights that the US dollar’s recent weakness is set to continue through 2026. This trend, while rooted in global economic shifts, carries significant implications for South African...

Online life continues to be risky

Following Safer Internet Day, Microsoft has released its annual Global Online Safety Survey, which polled teens and adults around the world about their experiences and perceptions of life online. This year’s questions focused on the complexity of the digital...

Ransomware drives global cyberattacks higher

Organisations worldwide each faced an average of 2 090 cyber-attacks per week during January 2026. This represents a 3% increase from December and a 17% rise year-over-year, confirming continued escalation in global cyber pressure driven by intensified ransomware...

Global coalition tackles AI nudification tools

A growing global coalition, currently number more than 107 major organisations, has united to fight AI nudification tools. The group, which  includes  Safe Online, Child Helpline International, Offlimits, the National Centre for Missing & Exploited, We Protect,...

Malicious email attacks spike in 2025

According to Kaspersky telemetry, almost every second email – 44,99% of global traffic – was spam in 2025. Spam consists not only of unsolicited emails, but can also include various email threats such as scam, phishing and malware. In 2025, individuals and corporate...

Inaugural SA Innovation Week set for March

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), in partnership with the SA Innovation Summit (SAIS), will host the inaugural SA Innovation Week 2026 (SAIW’26) from 16 to 20 March 2026. The first phase...

CFOs prioritise growth functions, technology and AI

CFOs and finance leaders are making decisive shifts in 2026 budget priorities, prioritising growth-driving functions, technology and artificial intelligence (AI), according to Gartner. “Sales and IT are expected to see the largest budget increases in 2026, with over...

Whales point to easing of the Bitcoin selloff

Powerful Bitcoin holders have released $4-billion back into the cryptocurrency in what is being read as a signal that sell-off is being aggressively absorbed. This is the bullish analysis of Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as new on-chain data show that wallets...

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AFSUG supports rhino conservation

The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) has announced a new partnership with ERP (Elephants, Rhinos & People), the non-profit organisation within the global Group Elephant collective of boutique services firms and software businesses. The collaboration aims to make a...

Power surges are killing our networks

With power surges and lightning strikes becoming an all-too-familiar threat to South African infrastructure, Duxbury Networking is calling on local installers and network integrators to follow proper grounding protocols. Recent field diagnostics from DuxNet, Duxbury’s...

Fuse partners with Check Point on blockchain firewall

Layer 2 payments blockchain Fuse has announced that it has partnered with Check Point Software Technologies to develop and deploy a real-time threat prevention security layer protecting its entire blockchain. Fuse’s commitment to integrate a best-in-class web3...

Sophisticated cyber-attack at international service provider disrupted

Recent global research indicates that “ransomware attacks continued to trend upwards in 2024, rising by 3% compared to 2023, underlining the resilience of this particular cyber threat”. The surge in ransomware activity was despite some major setbacks faced by two of...

Opera Mini users get free AI with Aria

Opera is adding its free browser AI, Aria, to its popular Android-based browser, Opera Mini, which boasts more than 100-million users across the world. The update brings powerful AI capabilities, such as up-to-date information from the web, research assistance,...

Safeguard your digital reputation

In today’s hyperconnected world, your online presence speaks volumes about who you are – both personally and professionally. That harmless X-post? That controversial comment? That heated exchange? In the digital world, nothing truly disappears. Screenshots, archives...

Easing the move to PowerStore

Together, PowerStore native migration tools Storage vMotion and Datadobi create a robust, automated and non-disruptive migration strategy that supports diverse data types and workloads, writes Tony Bartlett, director of data centre compute at Dell Technologies South...

Happy Pay, Peach Payments expand BNPL offerings

Happy Pay, a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) platform, is collaborating with online payment gateway Peach Payments. The partnership allows Peach Payments’ merchants to offer customers a seamless, flexible payment experience by integrating Happy Pay’s interest-free...

Private cloud, on-premises options for HPE Aruba Networking Central

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has introduced an expansion of HPE Aruba Networking Central, the company’s security-first, AI-powered network management solution, with new deployment options. These include a virtual private cloud (VPC) environment for customers who...

Backend Engineer / Software Architect

An opportunity exists for a skilled Backend Engineer to own and evolve Java platform architecture, lead backend engineering initiatives, and drive technical decisions while actively contributing to code development. The role involves hands-on leadership, architectural...

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Deployments and responsibilities: Design & implement CI/CD solutions using most appropriate approved patterns and for single and multi-tier architectures. Track monitoring and alerting of downstream operations to identify issues with CI/CD. Identify...

Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Software Engineers (.NET, C#, Blazor, AI): If you're the kind of engineer who doesn't just use AI, but knows how to embed it properly into real-world systems, this one's worth your time. A large, technology-focused enterprise is seeking a Senior-level Software...

Backend Engineer / Software Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

An opportunity exists for a skilled Backend Engineer to own and evolve Java platform architecture, lead backend engineering initiatives, and drive technical decisions while actively contributing to code development. The role involves hands-on leadership, architectural...

Senior DevOps Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Deployments and responsibilities: Design & implement CI/CD solutions using most appropriate approved patterns and for single and multi-tier architectures. Track monitoring and alerting of downstream operations to identify issues with CI/CD. Identify...

Business Analyst – Supply Chain at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our clients in the retail space are on the hunt for a skilled Business Analyst with 8 years of experience with a background or recent experience in Non-Sap Warehouse management system implementation within retail spaces.Responsibilities: Discovery Phase: Contribution...

Business Systems Engineer

An opportunity exists for a motivated Business Systems Engineer to analyze, design, and implement business systems that align with organizational goals. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, delivering innovative products and services, and...

Senior DevOps Engineer

Deployments and responsibilities: Design & implement CI/CD solutions using most appropriate approved patterns and for single and multi-tier architectures. Track monitoring and alerting of downstream operations to identify issues with CI/CD. Identify...

Business Systems Engineer – Western Cape Winelands

An opportunity exists for a motivated Business Systems Engineer to analyze, design, and implement business systems that align with organizational goals. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, delivering innovative products and services, and...

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