Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

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...

Woman in Technology award goes to Aasiyah Adams

Visionary technologist, Aasiyah Adams has been named the Woman in Technology winner at the 2026 Woman in Stature Awards South Africa, recognising her outstanding contribution to digital transformation and technological advancement. In a category supported by iME, the...

EdTech really isn’t all about AI

EdTech specialist, Injini, has released the fourth edition of its African EdTech Insights Report, questioning whether the technology being deployed in African schools is actually serving the purpose its designed for. Titled "When Technology Meets the Classroom: What...

African CEOs must prioritise innovation – and take risks

More than 150 CEOs in Africa who participated in PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey demonstrate strong operational resilience and reinvention as they navigate currency fluctuations, political uncertainty, infrastructure constraints and supply chain disruptions. The survey...

Financial institutions under the cyberattack whip

Check Point's 2025 Financial Threat Landscape Report, released this week, shows that the financial sector experienced an unprecedented rise in cyber incidents in 2025, with attacks more than doubling from 864 in 2024 to 1 858 in 2025. This acceleration reflects a...

Too few women in STEM fuels cyber risks

The celebration of International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February is a good time to reflect on why women remain woefully underrepresented in science and technology, despite a staggering shortage of these skills in South Africa. In cybersecurity...

Spain calls for social media ban for children

As European governments toughen up on online safely, Spain plans to implement a social media ban for children. The country could press social media platforms to prevent children under 16 years of age from accessing their site – and willhold executives accountable for...

Kaspersky uncovers hidden attack chains in Notepad ++ compromise

Kaspersky researchers have discovered that attackers behind the Notepad++ supply chain compromise targeted a government organisation in the Philippines, a financial institution in El Salvador, an IT service provider in Vietnam, and individuals across three countries...

Large warehouse operations set to adopt gamification

By 2028, 40% of large warehouse operations and distribution centres will have deployed employee engagement and gamification tools to motivate their workforces, according to Gartner. Gamification in logistics applies game design principles (such as points, badges,...

IBM opens global RFP for AI-driven education solutions

IBM has announced a global request for proposals (RFP) for the next cohort of the IBM Impact Accelerator focused on AI for transformative education and workforce development. The program invites nonprofits or government organizations, including academic institutions,...

Crypto plunges from record highs

Bitcoin has hit its lowest prices in more than a year, around 50% less than its peak, which it celebrated in October 2025. Yesterday the cryptocurrency was trading at $64 000.00, after hitting highs of more than $100 000.00 in preceding months. Other crypto coins are...

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How IT leaders can achieve more with less

IT leaders today are confronted with a paradox. They are expected to drive business innovation, ensure cybersecurity resilience, and deliver seamless digital solutions - yet they must achieve all this with shrinking budgets, limited resources, and an overburdened...

Unlock business value through intelligent connectivity

Seamless connectivity has become a strategic enabler for organisations across industry sectors, writes Ralph Berndt, sales and marketing director at inq SA. The pervasiveness of the cloud, the realities of hybrid working, and the availability of more extensive digital...

A new way to look at cloud optimisation

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos once said: “We co-evolve with our tools. So, we invent new tools, and then our tools change us”. By Richard Vester, managing executive: EMEA AWS practice at iOCO The cloud is a perfect example of this, drastically altering organisational...

Tarsus Distribution takes on Canon’s  consumer print portfolio

Canon has appointed Tarsus Distribution as an authorised distributor of its business-to-consumer (B2C) product range across SADC. Tarsus Distribution will now distribute Canon’s Pixma, Maxify, and i-Sensys printers, along with associated consumables. These products...

Insights on AI-enabled cybercrime

Over the last year, discussions about AI-enabled cybercrime have shifted from speculation about impacts to real-world observations, writes Derek Manky, chief security strategist and global vice-president: threat intelligence at Fortinet. Malicious actors continue to...

How real-time payments are transforming the economy

South Africa’s real-time payments landscape is transforming, with PayShap leading the charge. Built on the Rapid Payments Programme (RPP) rails, PayShap has emerged as a key product driving digital transactions, fostering financial inclusion, and accelerating the...

The Broken Windows Theory for cybersecurity

Have you ever walked down a street with broken windows, burnt out cars, graffiti and felt a bit uneasy? There's a reason for that, and it's not just about aesthetics, writes Javvad Malik, lead security awareness advocate at KnowBe4. The Broken Windows Theory,...

Flexible benefits attract skilled workers

The battle to attract, engage and retain talented employees continues, and many South African organisations are turning to flexible benefits to lure candidates away from their competitors. “Skilled workers are realising how valuable they are and are demanding more...

Cloud strategy could reduce risk, compliance challenges

Compliance and risk are critical factors impacting businesses today. Choosing a strong local cloud partner can position companies to reduce or even eliminate the many challenges posed by compliance and risk. By Lee Syse, director: product and GTM at Routed Governance,...

Agile Master (Senior) 3351 – 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...

Network Security Engineer

Key Responsibilities:Design, implement, and maintain robust network security infrastructure to protect Customer's digital environment.Manage and optimize security platforms including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), DDoS mitigation tools, VPNs, secure...

Senior Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

WANTED: Senior Data Sorcerer / Chief Insight Wizard(Yeah, we said sorcerer. Deal with it.) Tired of playing small with boring spreadsheets?Ready to bend reality using code, crush business problems like cosmic piñatas, and drop mind-blowing insights that make...

Network Security Engineer – Remote Remote

Key Responsibilities:Design, implement, and maintain robust network security infrastructure to protect Customer's digital environment.Manage and optimize security platforms including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), DDoS mitigation tools, VPNs, secure...

Senior iOS Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior iOS Developer to join our mobile development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in iOS application development and a deep understanding of mobile architecture and design. You will be responsible for the...

Senior iOS Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior iOS Developer to join our mobile development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in iOS application development and a deep understanding of mobile architecture and design. You will be responsible for the...

Senior Backend Developer (.NET, C#) (Hybrid – JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:A Software Solutions company is currently seeking an experienced C# Back-End Developer to join their development team and work closely with a Johannesburg-based customer. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining...

Data Scientist

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Scientist to join our client based in Sandton on a permanent hybrid role.What you will be doing:Analyse complex datasets...

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