Hubble solves merger mystery from Milky Way’s early years

Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, grew to its current size in part by consuming smaller galaxies. Now, new data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows definitive evidence of a dwarf galaxy merging with the young Milky Way galaxy in the earliest phases of its...

Crypto assets force tax systems to review their policies

The rapid rise of crypto assets is forcing tax systems to ponder if rules designed for a traditional economy can keep pace with technologies that are redefining how value is created, owned and exchanged, Professor Shaun Parsons has told attendees at a University of...

CEOs want to ramp up their AI spending as FOMO kicks on

AI is exceeding most CEOs’ expectations and their optimism is growing. Cisco’s latest study shows that 67% now worry they’re underinvesting in the technology — up from 57% last year — with nearly two thirds (64%) of those surveyed now seeing AI adoption as mandatory...

Women face higher levels of burnout as stress levels climb

South African employers are facing a growing workforce resilience challenge as new data reveals that women are increasingly bearing the burden of workplace stress, burnout and mental health crises. A comprehensive analysis by Lyra Southern Africa of 67 419 Employee...

Netflix subscribers swell by 500% in 10 years

Despite the steady rise in its prices, the number of people subscribing to Netflix services has snowballed over the years - helping the streaming giant to build an impressive user base, according to Stocklytics.com. New research from the research group says that...

More disruption pushes cost of a data breach to new highs

The global average cost of a data breach reached $4,88-million in 2024, as breaches grow more disruptive and further expand demands on cyber teams, according to IBM's new Cost of a Data Breach Report. Breach costs increased 10% from the prior year, the largest yearly...

Retailers search for differentiation with digital loyalty programmes

The number of digital loyalty programme memberships will exceed 32-billion globally by 2026, up from 24-billion in 2022; representing growth of 33%. This is according to a new Juniper Research study, which defines a digital loyalty programme as a solution comprising...

Joburg Smart City Innovation Challenge finalists chosen

Every year, the City of Johannesburg launches a search for best smart digital technology solutions through "Smart City Innovation Challenge" to help citizens stay connected and allow businesses, citizens and public administrations to find ways to respond faster and in...

Robotic assisted cardiothoracic surgery a first for Africa

In a first for the continent, a cardiothoracic robotic-assisted surgery programme has been established at Netcare Christiaan Barnard Hospital to provide less invasive alternatives for procedures involving the chest cavity, including lung cancer and cardiac surgeries...

African trade bounces back

Africa's trade grew significantly as the world gradually recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic. This is the word from, Professor Benedict Oramah, president and chairman of the board of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), at the launch of the African Trade Report....

Young scientists do SA proud

Two South African young scientists have captivated judges with their research at the 2022 Global Youth Science and Technology Bowl (GYSTB) Science Fair held in Hong Kong, each bagging awards in their respective categories. The GYSTB is an online international student...

Virtual health needs to be accessible and equal

Many unnecessary restrictions on virtual health and care were swept away by the pandemic, and most people have embraced this new world of virtual care, according to a new report from a Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development working group. "The Future of...

More than 1m on-road hydrogen vehicles by 2027

A new study from Juniper Research has found the number of hydrogen vehicles in service globally will exceed 1-million in 2027, from just over 60 000 in 2022 - a substantial growth of over 1 500%. Juniper Research defines hydrogen vehicles as vehicles that use hydrogen...

Scammers go after Sassa beneficiaries

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has been made aware that social grant beneficiaries are being deceived to change their Sassa cards to take a certain unknown bank card. The scammers claim to be working for Sassa and advise clients to open an account...

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Becoming customer-centric in the digital era

The power pendulum has swung in favour of the customer in the mobile-first, cloud-first world, in which consumers are always connected to the internet and their spheres of influence. Customers do their own research and question their peers to make buying decisions...

Outsourcing contact centres

If you are running your contact centre effortlessly and cost effectively and your customers are satisfied, this article is not for you. There are very few organisations that should not consider outsourcing their contact centres because there are very few organisations...

Geocoding increases your competitive edge

Geocoding is not new to the South African market, says Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management. However, its use has historically been relegated to the Geographical Information Systems (GIS) team and had limited use within mainstream business. This is changing as...

CA ERwin release boosts data governance

CA Southern Africa has announced a new release of CA Technologies acclaimed CA ERwin data modelling solution that helps organisations promote strong data governance and derive maximum value from their big data and business intelligence initiatives. Today’s...

Partnerships inspire creativity

A recent Tech Nation report, Powering the Digital Economy 2015, shows that three-quarters of successful digital companies surveyed work in a close network of entrepreneurs with whom they share ideas, says Jacques van Wyk, COO of Ricoh SA.  Like-minded people, working...

Ericsson announces new 5G collaborations

Ericsson has announced new collaborations with prestigious universities King’s College London and Technische Universität Dresden (TU Dresden). The collective efforts will focus on 5G research, addressing both the technical implications and the societal challenges of...

Dealing with compliance challenges

The full force of new legislation relating to consumer rights, electronic communications and data protection which takes hold this year poses a major challenge for SMEs who will have to comply with its onerous requirements, says Matthew Balcomb, CEO of Call Cabinet...

Agilitude resells Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Customer experience management specialist, Agilitude, has been appointed as a reseller for Salesforce Marketing Cloud in South Africa. Agilitude already offers both Salesforce Service and Salesforce Sales, making the company one of very few to offer the full suite in...

Accurate analysis boosts service restoration

Load-shedding is a fiery topic of debate across South Africa at present. However, an insufficient power station capacity to supply customer demand (load) causing the electricity system (grid) to become unbalanced and collapse, is not the only reason for blackouts...

A focused programme retains skilled staff

Being able to secure a return on investment is a challenge for most businesses when it comes to training and skills development. Human resource and human capital mnanagement experts explain the conundrum that the majority of decision makers have to deal with: whilst...

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A+N+3-4 Year IT ExperienceWill do Remote support and onsite (Clients).Drivers LicenceOwn Vehicle Desired Skills: A+ N+ Hardware troubleshooting PC installation Remote support Desktop PC Remote Troubleshooting Install Software PC maintenance Remote Desktop 1st Line...

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Python Developer – Western Cape Claremont

Leading investment bank requires the skills of an experienced Python Data Solutions Developer6 month contract with the option to extend based on performance and client requirementsHybrid working with 1 day per week in the office in Claremont, Cape TownMust reside in...

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Business Analyst – Gauteng Houghton Estate

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