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...

EC wants Google to share search engine data

The European Commission has sent preliminary findings to Google outlining proposed measures to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Under these proposed measures, Google should allow third party search engines to access search data, such as ranking, query, click...

Nvidia’s Ising AI model could hasten quantum computing

Nvidia has announced what it believes to be the world’s first family of open source quantum AI models, Nvidia Ising, designed to help researchers and enterprises build quantum processors capable of running useful applications. To achieve useful quantum applications at...

R1bn+ township economy partnership celebrated

Uber Eats and the Gauteng Department of Economic Development have joined township entrepreneurs, delivery people, and senior public and private sector leaders to celebrate a partnership that has delivered meaningful economic impact across Gauteng’s township economies....

Telkom backs employee innovation

Telkom has concluded Season 3 of Lions’ Den, its employee–led innovation challenge where Telkom Group employees pitch bold, tech-enabled ideas to help drive efficiency and improve customer experience in the organisation. “It’s hard to believe that we’ve come to the...

Global IT spending set to grow 10,8%, hitting $6,15trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,15-trillion in 2026, up 10,8% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “AI infrastructure growth remains rapid despite concerns about an AI bubble, with spending rising across AI‑related hardware and...

Cyber still the top business risk as AI closes the gap

Cyber incidents created many headlines in 2025 and are still the biggest worry for companies globally in 2026, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer. The past year has also been a significant one for accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), which is...

SpaceX acquires xAI to form $1trn company

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has acquired his artificial intelligence (AI) company xAI, creating a company worth more than $1-trillion – the most valuable company in the world. “SpaceX has acquired xAI to form the most ambitious, vertically-integrated innovation engine on (and...

SA young scientists bring home the medals

South African young scientists have been awarded Gold and Silver medals at the Initiative for Research and Innovation in STEM (IRIS) Global Symposium in India, where they displayed their scientific excellence. Nkanteko Moyane, 15, from Daleview Secondary School in...

New cars sales still resilient

The new car buying trend has continued unabated into the new year, with January figures reflecting a 7,5% increase in total vehicle sales and passenger car volumes up 7,1%. “This is a welcome and encouraging sign for the local motor industry at a time when both the...

AI becomes more inclusive with African language foundations

Google and a consortium of African research institutions announced the launch of WAXAL, a large-scale, openly accessible speech dataset designed to catalyse research and build more inclusive AI technologies. The dataset bridges a critical digital divide for over...

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Continuous education key to securing business-critical data

Data is the lifeblood of any organisation - it drives decision-making, supports innovation, and ensures business continuity. By Aslam Tajbhai, head of solutions at DMP SA But with this reliance on digital solutions comes an increasing risk of cyberattacks, data...

What Directive 9 means for CASPs

With South Africa tightening its grip on crypto regulations, Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs) must act now to avoid compliance failures, writes Sameer Kumandan, MD of SearchWorks. As of April 30, 2025, Directive 9 will introduce stricter requirements for...

Solar-powered switches keep South Africans connected

Given the unreliability of South Africa’s energy grid, the demand for independent connectivity solutions has never been greater. DuxNet, the in-house brand of Duxbury Networking, has unveiled its latest solar-powered network switches, providing businesses, SMEs, and...

The high-tech prospects for human real estate agents

The real estate sector is experiencing a technological revolution, one that is helping agents. This trend is in spite of software platforms and new business models wanting to remove people from the value chain, a practice called disintermediation. Efforts to reduce...

Protect cardholder data with compliant PCI DSS service providers

Businesses handling cardholder data are under increasing pressure to safeguard sensitive information and maintain compliance with a variety of security standards. One of these standards, and an essential one for any business that processes payments online, is the...

Key African innovation and technology trends for 2025

Tech transformation is proceeding apace, with rapid adoption of new solutions revolutionising business. These trends present exciting opportunities, but they come with significant risks that require proactive management, writes Ganesa Subramanian Vaikuntam,...

Maximise datacentre uptime while minimising CO2 emissions

The datacentre sector is experiencing unprecedented pressure from a number of directions. Customers are demanding the highest levels of performance and sustainability, alongside financial, environmental and political pressure to improve energy efficiency. At the same...

Sustainable IT Asset Disposal made simple

Sustainability has moved beyond carbon footprints and waste reduction - biodiversity conservation is now a crucial pillar of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies. Forward-thinking businesses are looking for ways to make a tangible environmental...

An integrated approach to project management

UJ’s journey toward a unified project management approach began with the vision of Dr Mpoti Ralephata, chief operating officer, who sought to standardise project management practices across his domain within the university. This constitutes six departments, namely:...

Lead FullStack Software Developer – Gauteng Sandown

Lead cutting-edge SaaS development in a high-performance, fast-moving engineering team! Is this you? You thrive on solving complex problems and leading from the front. With over a decade of full stack experience, you're confident in your technical direction,...

Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within your team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Key Responsibilities:Business analysis:Scope definition and/or gap analysis for features as...

QA Automation Tester at Reverside – Gauteng Gauteng

Reverside is an established IT services provider focusing on delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute to...

Junior Application Developer

Role SummaryThe Full Stack Developer will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of web applications using Angular (frontend) and Node.js (backend). The role operates within an Agile Scrum environment, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams...

UI/UX Designer (CPT)

Job description:Develop and improve the quality of our user experience with our digital platforms, through user research. Design software and platforms that meet our user's needs. Be responsible for combining interfaces and workflows to enhance user experience....

Senior Full Stack Web developer

Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within your team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Key Responsibilities:To work with the proposition, operations, change and development teams to...

Senior Back-End Developer (C# and .NET) at Reverside

Reverside is a leading IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We work with global clients across industries to create innovative and scalable technology solutions.We are...

Junior Application Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Role SummaryThe Full Stack Developer will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of web applications using Angular (frontend) and Node.js (backend). The role operates within an Agile Scrum environment, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams...

UI/UX Designer (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town

Job description:Develop and improve the quality of our user experience with our digital platforms, through user research. Design software and platforms that meet our user's needs. Be responsible for combining interfaces and workflows to enhance user experience....

Senior Full Stack Web developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within your team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Key Responsibilities:To work with the proposition, operations, change and development teams to...

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