Hubble finds the largest chaotic birthplace of planets

Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have imaged the largest protoplanetary disk ever observed circling a young star. For the first time in visible light, Hubble has revealed the disk is unexpectedly chaotic and turbulent, with wisps of material stretching...

Global cloud infrastructure spending climbs 25% to $102,6bn

According to new research from Omdia, global spending on cloud infrastructure services reached $102,6-billion in Q3 2025, representing 25% year-on-year growth. Market momentum remained stable, marking the fifth consecutive quarter in which growth has remained above...

Technology, talent and trust will define the workplace in 2026

With companies increasingly prioritising their employees, they are also recognising that productivity and engagement are driven by how, when and with whom they collaborate rather than solely where they work. Organisations of all sizes are embracing flexible and hybrid...

Swift action needed to unlock AI’s $1trn opportunity for Africa

The African Development Bank has released a report establishing a strategic roadmap for unlocking the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa. Developed under the G20 Digital Transformation Working Group, Africa’s AI Productivity...

Autonomous AI agents not yet widely planned

Only 15% of IT application leaders said they are currently considering, piloting, or deploying fully autonomous AI agents (goal driven AI tools that do not require human oversight), according to a survey by Gartner. In May and June 2025, Gartner conducted an...

Resellers: Make your voice heard

Voting has officially opened for the South African IT distribution channel’s most prestigious awards – the Channelwise Awards 2025 – where resellers and partners get the chance to rate and reward their top distributors and vendors. “Over the years, the Channelwise...

Meat prices push grocery bills up

Meat was the biggest driver of food inflation after surging to a 25-month high of 6,6% year-on-year and 2,2% month-on-month in June 2025. This is according to Paul Makube, senior agricultural economist at FNB Commercial. The foot and-mouth (FMD) disease outbreak...

New backdoor targets MS Exchange servers

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered a new backdoor based on open-source tools, dubbed GhostContainer. The previously unknown highly customised malware was discovered during an incident response (IR) case, targeting Exchange...

Leadership shake-up at Rain

Brandon Leigh, founder and CEO of rain, has stepped away from his executive position and moved into a strategic advisory role on the board. Conrad Leigh, previously the chief operating officer, has been appointed as the company’s new CEO. Brandon Leigh will take on...

New blood test could make it easier to spot TB in children

In an important breakthrough that could transform how childhood tuberculosis (TB) is diagnosed, scientists have identified a small set of blood proteins that accurately signal TB disease in children, even in the absence of reliable sputum samples. Published in Nature...

Luno debuts tokenised US stocks

Luno has launched international tokenised stocks and ETFs, which will be available for South Africans in early August 2025. Through Luno, South Africans will have easy access to more than 60 of the world's most valuable US-listed companies and indices, without needing...

Hybrid working boosts productivity

Businesses that empower employees to use local workspaces and offices as part of their hybrid working approach could boost productivity by 11% over the next five years. This is according to new global research from International Workplace Group (IWG) and Arup. This...

Developing countries urged to add more value

The world still has a long way to go in breaking commodity dependence, a situation where a country makes more than 60% of its merchandise export earnings from commodities. Such goods can be broadly categorised into three categories: energy, mining and agriculture – be...

Saffers embrace tech as a tool for progress

South Africans are not just keeping pace with global tech trends, they’re embracing them with confidence. According to the latest YouGov Profiles data, analysed by consumer insights agency KLA, South Africans have shown consistently positive attitudes toward emerging...

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TikTok sets up sub-Saharan Africa Safety Advisory Council

TikTok is taking steps to boost safety on its platform across sub-Saharan Africa with the launch of its inaugural Safety Advisory Council and the expansion of its #SaferTogether community education campaign. By partnering with key stakeholders, including policymakers,...

Smollan acquires majority stake in Send Me a Sample

Smollan has acquired a majority stake in Send Me a Sample Limited. Founded in 2018 Send Me a Sample has rapidly expanded as a proprietary technology business creating sustainable personal brand experiences for the way people live and shop today. It has been built...

ETFSA lists actively managed balanced fund

ETFSA, a wealth and investment business focused on Exchange Traded Products, has listed its first Actively Managed Exchange Traded Fund (AMETF), the ETFSA Balanced Foundation Prescient AMETF, on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). Managed in partnership with...

New CEO for Aurum Institute

The Aurum Institute, an Africa-based global health organisation has announced that Professor Dave Clark will succeed Professor Gavin Churchyard as group CEO, effective 1 January 2025. Prof Churchyard, who founded Aurum and has led the organisation for 26 years, will...

27four debuts data-driven AMETF on the JSE

South African financial services group 27four has listed its second Actively Managed Exchange Traded Fund (AMETF) on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). The newly listed 27four SA Multi-Factor Equity AMETF is underpinned by a style rotation strategy that...

Commvault expands cybersecurity ecosystem

Commvault has announced an expansion of its cyber and data security ecosystem through strategic integrations with an array of security partners: Acante, Dasera, Google Cloud, Splunk, and Wiz. These integrations play a key role in helping joint customers advance cyber...

The symbiotic connection: AI and cloud

The artificial intelligence (AI) rise to fame tracks as spectacularly as that of a freshly discovered celebrity. Appearing on every talk show and in every headline, the technology has, as McKinsey puts it, seen surging interesting since it burst into mainstream media...

Why manufacturers must pay more attention to cybersecurity

As more manufacturers embrace digital transformation, they expand their digital footprint, creating new opportunities and vulnerabilities. This dual-edged sword necessitates a vigilant and proactive approach to cybersecurity. By Marius Wessels, manager: professional...

How games can help connect with Gen Z and their calls for change

Since mid-June, Kenyans have been engaged in mass protests against proposed tax increases and the administration of President William Ruto. While the Kenyan protests are currently grabbing headlines, they speak to a global desire for change among Gen Zs around the...

Where to next for international money transfers?

Today, we live in a world of instant gratification. Everything, from entertainment to shopping, is available on-demand and nearly instantaneously. International money transfers are, however, one exception, writes Harry Scherzer, CEO of FutureForex. Despite massive...

Database Administrator

Purpose of the Role We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator to manage and optimise the organisation's databases, ensuring their reliability, performance, and compliance with relevant regulations and standards. This role requires a strong understanding of...

AML Analyst

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for an AML Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT/ Finances Qualifications Tertiary qualification (relevant degree/diploma in Finance, Law, Risk, Compliance, or related field).2-3 years' experience in AML,...

Database Administrator – Gauteng Centurion

Purpose of the Role We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator to manage and optimise the organisation's databases, ensuring their reliability, performance, and compliance with relevant regulations and standards. This role requires a strong understanding of...

AML Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for an AML Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT/ Finances Qualifications Tertiary qualification (relevant degree/diploma in Finance, Law, Risk, Compliance, or related field).2-3 years' experience in AML,...

Senior IT Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions

We are looking for a Senior IT Project Manager to join our team in Cape Town.This is an initial 12-month contract- Onsite.You will be part of delivering integrated solutions across the company to some of the most recognized South Africa Retail brands and you'll do it...

Intermediate C# Developer

Develop backend components using .Net Core, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability. Design and implement frontend interfaces using Angular, ensuring a seamless user experience. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and...

Intermediate C# Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Develop backend components using .Net Core, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability. Design and implement frontend interfaces using Angular, ensuring a seamless user experience. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and...

Database Administrator

Database Administrator Pretoria Salary Package - R530 000 (TCTC, gross per annum, depending on experience and qualifications) Deadline - 17 September 2025 About the position: To conduct day-to-day database operation of the organization's and its compliant with...

Database Administrator – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Database Administrator Pretoria Salary Package - R530 000 (TCTC, gross per annum, depending on experience and qualifications) Deadline - 17 September 2025 About the position: To conduct day-to-day database operation of the organization's and its compliant with...

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