Dehorning rhinos drastically reduces poaching

A landmark international study published yesterday (5 June 2025) in the Science Journal reveals that dehorning rhinos significantly reduces the risk of poaching – one of these iconic species' most immediate threats. The research, co-led by the University of Cape Town...

Escalating attacks drive need for digital executive protection

There has been a frightening escalation in cyberthreats targeting business leaders and their families, according to a new report released by BlackCloak, a pioneer in digital executive protection for executive leaders, board members, and their families - as well as...

Tshwane innovates on meter reading, revenue collection

Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City – Collecting revenue from electricity users is vital for the City of Tshwane’s financial health, but outdated and inefficient systems have been playing havoc with its ability to do so efficiently. The city, which serves...

How AI is transforming digital transformation

Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City - Change has always been a constant – but in the last couple of years digital transformation has been moving at a faster pace than ever before. This is because, today, technology is transforming transformation, says...

Creeping landslide threatens an African city

A large, slow-moving landslide is accelerating in eastern Congo, putting a community at risk. New research exposes geologic hazards amid unprecedented urban sprawl. Creeping from just a finger’s width up to a few feet per year, slow-moving landslides occur naturally...

NASA tracks earthquake damage in Türkiye

The magnitude 7,8 and 7,5 earthquakes that struck southern Türkiye and western Syria on 6 February 2023 caused widespread destruction in both countries. The initial earthquake emanated from a fault 18km below the land surface. The shallow depth meant the earthquake...

Deloitte hit with record fine over Autonomy audit

A massive 15-million pound fine has been levied on Deloitte for its audit of software firm Autonomy prior to Autonomy's acquisition by HP in 2011. A UK court found that the audit contained "serious and serial failures" before levying the record fine. This follows an...

Strike action shuts down Mustek deliveries, collections

Deliveries and collections have been halted at Mustek's Midrand premises as strike action and picketing continues today (17 September). The strike, by members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU), began peacefully yesterday but escalated when vehicles leaving or...

AI, solar power drive new Mayflower journey

The Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS), an AI and solar powered marine research vessel which will traverse oceans gathering vital environmental data, has been launched. Following two years of design, construction and training of its AI models, the new fully-autonomous...

Lockdown drives huge rise in e-commerce app usage

There has been a 93% growth in in-app purchases between April and May 2020 in South Africa, following the lockdown at the end of March, which drove consumers from brick and mortar to online stores. This is compared to a 43% increase between September and November...

Abandoned accounts pose security risk

More than half of Internet users create accounts only to forget them, according to new research by NordPass. A massive 64% of those surveyed don't remember all the accounts they've created. What's more, 52% of users have accounts they cannot access because they have...

Intel, Baidu collaborate on intelligent infrastructure

Intel has announced a series of collaborations with Baidu in artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, data centre and cloud computing infrastructure. At Baidu World 2020, Intel and Baidu executives discussed the trends of intelligent infrastructure and intelligent computing,...

Cybercrooks set sights on Apple users

September has seen a surge in suspicious websites featuring Apple. During the first eight months of 2020, Kaspersky experts saw a steady interest from cybercriminals in targeting Apple users. More than 100 suspicious domains with the word "apple" in their names...

Hollard, TymeBank partner on new insurance product

The Hollard Insurance Group has partnered with TymeBank to offer Family Protect, funeral cover that provides a three-month income benefit for living expenses, with no delay or paperwork. The partnership leverages TymeBank's banking platform technology and Pick n Pay's...

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HR technology reinforces management

Technology to regulate human resources (HR) remains one of the fastest growing and most relevant within business management solution development. Today, the emphasis is on big data management and analytics to strengthen operations – with security the first priority....

Customise video communications with APIs

Today’s working environment is more mobile than ever. Employees are no longer bound to their desks but can now work from home, on the road, while travelling, irrespective of what part of the world they are in, says David Sales, head of Product Management at Kathea....

Bytes, OneVault offer biometric solution

Bytes Systems Integration has partnered with authentication service provider OneVault and will integrate OneVault’s hosted voice biometric solutions into its solution offerings. Bytes SI’s main focus lies in providing innovative solutions by integrating products,...

Vivotek, Radwin meet mine challenges

Mines are challenging environments. The terrain where mines operate is unforgiving and working conditions are perilous, so effective technology is essential for improving safety.  Even in uncommissioned mines, safety and security is of paramount importance. A new...

McAfee enhances Security Connected porfolio

McAfee has announced the addition of identity and access management solutions to its Security Connected portfolio. The new solutions that were previously sold and developed by Intel, include McAfee Cloud Single Sign On and McAfee One Time Password. McAfee also...

Nashua Mobile goes more mobile

Nashua Mobile customers can now get their new phones set up at the office or at home or even while on holiday at the coast, so they can get on with the things that are really important to them, while Nashua does what is important to them: saving you time, saving you...

Insider data leaks a real risk for companies

South African companies are generally well aware of the dangers of external hacking attacks but often overlook the threat of internal data leaks – whether malicious or accidental. Companies in mining and construction tend be more vulnerable than they realise, and...

Nashua optimises service with mobile tool

Nashua Communications, a leading provider of converged enterprise network and communications solutions, has employed a new mobile tool to optimise and streamline the service management processes used by field technicians who install and support Nashua Communications...

Gartner recognises Sophos as leader

Sophos has announced that it has once again been positioned in the “Leaders” quadrant of Gartner’s 2013 "Magic Quadrant for Unified Threat Management". The quadrant is based on an assessment of a company’s ability to execute and completeness of vision. Sophos is the...

Pick n Pay achieves project success with PPO

The Pick n Pay Group, one of Africa's largest retailers of food, general merchandise and clothing, has seen a vast improvement in the quality of data within its project management team, providing enhanced project visibility for management and, ultimately, allowing for...

Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Hillcrest

DUR001930- PROJECT MANAGER – HILLCREST Purpose of the Job:To oversee and coordinate a Livelihood Restoration Project in Tanzania. As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the project, ensuring its successful...

Quality Assurance Tester – Remote Remote

Responsibilities:Functional testing of developed features based on documented acceptance criteria.Helping business analysts to define acceptance criteria.Assisting UATsVarious bot and integration testingAPI testingRequirements:Attention to detail.Fluent EnglishAbility...

Power BI Developer Consultant – Remote Remote

Role Purpose:The company is currently seeking anexperienced Power BI Developer Consultant to join the BPM team. The individual selected will be crucial in converting data into valuable insights for our long-standing clients in the banking and financial sectors. We...

Regional Network Manager

Qualifications MatricTechnical Qualification is a requirement, Degree advantageousKnowledge & Experience Technical mechanical and electrical understandingGood computer literacy skillsExperience in systems aptitudeExperience in financial acumenAdministrative and...

Technical Project manager at renewable energy – solar energy

Our client stands at the forefront of the renewable energy sector, championing a greener tomorrow. Experts in coneptualizing, deploying and overseeing solar energy systems tailored for both residential and commercial clientele. 1 - 5 years' experienceElectrical...

Senior Microsoft Power BI Developer

Role Purpose:The company is currently seeking anexperienced Power BI Developer Consultant to join the BPM team. The individual selected will be crucial in converting data into valuable insights for our long-standing clients in the banking and financial sectors. We...

Senior Microsoft Power BI Developer

Red Ember is seeking to hire a Senior Microsoft Power BI Developer to join the BPM team.The individual selected will be crucial in converting data into valuable insights for our long-standing clients in the banking and financial sectors.Activities will include:...

Regional Network Manager – Gauteng City Deep

Qualifications MatricTechnical Qualification is a requirement, Degree advantageousKnowledge & Experience Technical mechanical and electrical understandingGood computer literacy skillsExperience in systems aptitudeExperience in financial acumenAdministrative and...

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