AU endorses efforts to change the world map

The African Union (AU) has endorsed a campaign to use a map that represents Africa more accurately than the traditional Mercator map that is mostly used today. The currently-used map was drawn up in the 16th century by catographer Gerardus Mercator, and inaccurately...

IBM, NASA debut open source AI model for solar observation

IBM and NASA have unveiled the most advanced open-source foundation model designed to understand high resolution solar observation data and predict how solar activity affects Earth and space-based technology. Surya, named for the Sanskrit word for the Sun, represents...

Giant radar antenna reflector in full bloom

Seventeen days after NISAR’s launch from southeastern India, an essential piece of science hardware has unfurled in orbit. Spanning 12 metres, the drum-shaped antenna reflector on the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite mission from NASA and the...

Women are losing out in Africa’s gig work boom

Platform work – including ride-hailing, food delivery and online freelancing – has been praised as a new avenue for women’s employment in Africa. However, a landmark study spanning five African countries has revealed that while men and women share many of the same...

AI helps design superdrugs to kill drug-resistant bacteria

With help from artificial intelligence (AI), MIT researchers have designed novel antibiotics that can combat two hard-to-treat infections: drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae and multi-drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Using generative AI algorithms, the...

SA’s growing cyber risk can’t be managed by firewalls alone

Recent cyberattacks on major airlines, mining companies, and government departments have exposed just how vulnerable even South Africa’s most established institutions are and reinforces the reality that cybercrime is no longer simply a hypothetical risk....

Blue Label expects higher earnings

Blue Label Telecoms has published a trading statement alerting shareholders that its earnings will increase by more than 20% for the current financial year. The group has announced that, for the year ended 31 May 2025, earnings per share are expected to increase by...

Hybrid work fast tracks female career progression and parity

New research by International Workplace Group demonstrates that hybrid work is a key driver in accelerating gender parity and supporting women’s career progression. More than two-thirds (71%) of respondents report that hybrid work with companies empowering their...

Gender divide persists in pay and senior representation

Despite the progress that South Africa has made towards gender equity, women are still underrepresented in senior leadership roles in corporate South Africa and are often paid less than men doing the same jobs. These insights come ahead of the upcoming release of...

Bridging the gender finance gap for entrepreneurs

New research from Mastercard reveals that 57% of South African women identify as entrepreneurs, surpassing the regional average of 51% across Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EEMEA). These women entrepreneurs are a vital part of South Africa’s economic...

Robust cybersecurity empowers working mothers in hybrid workplaces

As South Africa commemorates Women's Month, the conversation around workplace flexibility and empowerment is more critical than ever. However, Integrity360 cautions that, without a supportive and secure digital environment, the hybrid work models that empower many...

Intel chief responds to Trump’s call for his resignation

As US president Donald Trump calls for his head, Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan has declared his commitment to the company and the country. President Trump yesterday posted this message on his Truth Social platform: “The CEO of INTEL is highly CONFLICTED and must resign,...

More challenges for HPE’s Juniper acquisition

HPE’s $14-billion acquisition of Juniper Networks might not be a done deal. A report in Fortune outlines how the acquisition – which has received Department of Justice (DoJ) approval – could be reviewed by a federal judge to determine if it is in the public interest....

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Predict and win at the FIFA Club World Cup

Carling Black Label is giving Champion Fans across South Africa the chance to win real rewards for their football insight by using the Carling Score Predictor to predict the outcomes of the FIFA Club World Cup. The launch of this initiative follows Carling Black...

Why going green is good for business

Adopting green practices can feel like a drop in the ocean of climate change for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), but as South Africa reportedly warms at twice the global average, every drop counts. The effects of climate change range from prolonged droughts and...

Is generative AI all it’s cracked up to be?

It’s been about two years since generative AI (GenAI) exploded onto the mass market and into the boardroom buzzword lexicon. By Warren Hawkins, MD of Euphoria Telecom What began as a curiosity has quickly snowballed into a business necessity. It might sound...

Upgrade your PCs to upgrade security

The latest-gen commercial AI PCs are designed to keep you ahead of cyber adversaries, writes Tony Bartlett, director of data centre compute at Dell Technologies South Africa. Did you know that a cyberattack occurs every 39 seconds? It’s no wonder. The payoff for a...

Virtualisation should be defined by convenience and control

Across South Africa, businesses are rethinking their virtualisation strategies. Rising licensing costs, tightening budgets, and inflexible commercial models are forcing IT leaders to ask a tough question: Are we still getting value from our current virtualisation...

How to fight back when SA becomes a top target for cyber crime

Imagine you waking up to discover that your operations have been frozen, your mailbox is overflowing with ransom demands, and your customer data has been compromised. This is no longer just a hypothetical situation for a growing number of South African companies,...

Internet access is a basic need – not a luxury

Today, access to the internet is as essential as electricity or running water. It’s how people find work, run a business, study, manage their money and stay connected to those they care about. By Francois Viviers, group executive for marketing and communications at...

Why hackers are targeting the underdogs

A series of recent cyberattacks has shaken South Africa's retail sector, revealing vulnerabilities that many businesses - especially SMEs - can no longer afford to ignore. E-commerce retailer OneDayOnly fell victim to a data breach by the hacking group Kill Security...

Intelligent tech powers SA’s transport and logistics

The rise in South Africa’s e-commerce market is not slowing down following its sharp uptake during the Great Pandemic of 2020. What was once seen as nice-to-have is providing to be an increasing central shopping channel for South Africans. Fatima Khota, business unit...

Building a generation of empowered, tech-savvy youth

The youth of 2025 are growing up in a hyperconnected world. Yet many, particularly in South Africa, still lack access to the tools and knowledge that enable them to participate meaningfully in it.  By Valencia Risaba, chief corporate affairs officer at Liquid...

Security Engineer

Seeking a mid-level Security Engineer with 3-7 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations. Key Requirements 3-7 years' experience in information security or a related roleProficient in cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and remote workforce...

Network & IT Support Field Technician

A consumer service management and rating platform offering wireless IoT solutions for customer feedback, surveys, and queue management systems is looking for a Network & IT Support Field Technician to join their team as they grow and expand their footprint. Their...

Security Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Seeking a mid-level Security Engineer with 3-7 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations. Key Requirements 3-7 years' experience in information security or a related roleProficient in cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and remote workforce...

Network & IT Support Field Technician – Western Cape Cape Town

A consumer service management and rating platform offering wireless IoT solutions for customer feedback, surveys, and queue management systems is looking for a Network & IT Support Field Technician to join their team as they grow and expand their footprint. Their...

Senior Full Stack Developer

Exciting opportunity for a Senior Full Stack Developer to build and scale backend services powering cross-border remittances across Africa. Key Requirements 8+ years in full stack development, with a strong backend focusProficient in Node.js, TypeScript,...

Network & IT Support Field Technician

A consumer service management and rating platform offering wireless IoT solutions for customer feedback, surveys, and queue management systems is looking for a Network & IT Support Field Technician to join their team as they grow and expand their footprint. Their...

Senior Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Exciting opportunity for a Senior Full Stack Developer to build and scale backend services powering cross-border remittances across Africa. Key Requirements 8+ years in full stack development, with a strong backend focusProficient in Node.js, TypeScript,...

Network & IT Support Field Technician – Western Cape Cape Town

A consumer service management and rating platform offering wireless IoT solutions for customer feedback, surveys, and queue management systems is looking for a Network & IT Support Field Technician to join their team as they grow and expand their footprint. Their...

Graduate: IT Software Test Analyst at The Foschini Group

JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Working with a team of test analysts, test automation specialists and developers to create and maintain automated test packs for various systems within the Customer, Platform & Insights Testing team. During this time, the graduate...

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