Planetary defense will be on hand for 2029 asteroid near-miss
30 years ago, on 16 July 1994, astronomers watched in awe as the first of many pieces of the Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet slammed into Jupiter with incredible force. The event sparked intense interest in the field of planetary defence as people asked: "Could we do anything...
Multiple scams target Olympics fans
The first in-person Summer Olympics since the lifting of pandemic restrictions is set to begin on 26 July 2024, attracting millions of sports enthusiasts - and cyberthreats. Kaspersky experts have noted a surge in scamming activity surrounding the event, with...
Sunrise across the world
The crew aboard the International Space Station has a window on Planet Earth, affording them glimpses of extraordinary beauty. In this image an orbital sunrise beams across Earth's horizon revealing silhouetted clouds above the South China Sea. Every 24 hours, the...
Elon Musk to acquire Twitter
Elon Musk has succeeded in his bid to acquire Twitter, with a definitive agreement reached yesterday (25 April) between Musk and the Twitter board. Twitter will be acquired by an entity wholly owned by Elon Musk, for $54.20 per share in cash, in a transaction valued...
Ukraine cyberwar drives DDoS attacks to record levels
The first quarter of 2022 saw a sudden increase in attacks in late February as a result of the crisis in Ukraine. DDoS attacks are designed to interrupt network resources used by businesses and organisations and prevent them from functioning properly. They become even...
No end in sight for new cables connecting Africa
Africa gained new undersea cables with a combined construction cost of $12-billion between 2016 and 2021, with every major subsea deploying new cables during this timeframe. Investment is expected to continue across all global routes. Following three straight years...
After some tough years, private wealth in Africa is poised for growth
The total private wealth currently held on the African continent is $2,1-trillion and is expected to rise by 38% over the next 10 years,. This is according to the latest 2022 Africa Wealth Report by Henley & Partners in partnership with New World Wealth. It...
Installed base of fleet management systems in SA to reach 3,6m units
According to a new research report from the leading IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of active fleet management systems deployed in commercial vehicle fleets in South Africa reached an estimated 2-million in Q4-2021. Growing at a compound annual growth rate...
Digital wallet transaction value set for huge global growth
A new study from Juniper Research has found the value of digital wallets transactions will exceed $12-trillion in 2026, from $7,5-trillion in 2022. To capitalise on this substantial growth, the research predicts leading digital payment vendors will diversify their...
Executives start to shoulder responsibility for AI ethics
There has been a radical shift in the roles responsible for leading and upholding AI ethics at organisations. A new IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) study asked which function is primarily accountable for AI ethics, 80% of respondents pointed to a non-technical...
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HansaWorld introduces ERP app
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SanDisk awarded 5 000th patent
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Ever considered taking on an intern?
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Eutelsat, Spacecom announce partnership
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LG releases 105-inch curved UHD TV
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Microsoft .NET goes open source
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POPI could kickstart data optimisation
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Acer named a 2015 CES honouree
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My client is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design and implement new systems and features, as well as modify and maintain existing systems to adapt to business and technology changes. This role involves direct engagement with management, development teams,...
Integration Developer at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
JOB PURPOSE: Design, build, and implement integration solutions that connect various software applications, systems, and databases within an organisation and ensure seamless data exchange and communication between different IT systems meeting the business requirements...
Senior Full Stack Software Developer – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
An exciting opportunity to join a software consulting company in Durban. The ideal candidate should be able to design, develop and test the products required for the company's needs. This position is office based.Responsibilities:Develop and designing relevant code on...
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Our client, Financial Services Company based In Newlands, Cape Town, is looking for an experienced Full Stack / Web Developer join their team. Preferred tech stack includes Go for the backend, React for the frontend, Google Cloud for infrastructure, and GitHub for...
Senior Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
My client is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design and implement new systems and features, as well as modify and maintain existing systems to adapt to business and technology changes. This role involves direct engagement with management, development teams,...
Senior Database Developer at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSE Design, develop and maintain high performance scalable and secure database solution in order to ensure successful and efficient database solutions meeting the business requirements. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: • Requirements gathering - through engagement with...
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Analyse/ assimilate project documentation to build a thorough understanding of the business and technical requirements of systems to be tested. These typically include business requirements, functional specifications, process/data flow diagrams, and use cases. Liaise...
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Our client is looking for a technical, entry-level Software Tester to help test their application and build test/demo databases. This role offers growth opportunities into positions such as Customer Support Manager, Developer, or Supply Chain Consultant. Key...
Senior Database Developer at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
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