NASA tracks glacial changes
For the first time, scientists have created a comprehensive global dataset revealing how the world's glaciers speed up and slow down with the seasons. Published in Science in November 2025, this groundbreaking study analysed over 36 million satellite image pairs -...
Safer Internet Day: Tips for safe and effective online learning
For the first time, people report that their primary motivation for using AI isn’t entertainment, but learning. In South Africa, where young people are some of the fastest-growing groups of internet users, many teenagers are especially excited about AI and digital...
Local demand for cash remains resilient
Despite tracking slightly lower than in previous years, cash remains important for the South African economy, according to the inaugural PayInc Cash Index. “Although levels are 3,7% lower than a year ago and cash supply has eased, PayInc’s reporting metrics indicate...
Data centres fuel global construction boom
The unseen forces of AI and cloud computing are never out of the news, yet behind the headlines lies a story of growth and innovation as tangible as bricks and mortar. The heavy computing power required by AI workloads - and the growing global demand for AI...
AI, cybersecurity, brand trust changing digital entertainment dynamics
There has been a major shift in the digital entertainment and tech landscape where operational AI, advanced cybersecurity, and brand reputation are becoming more critical than traditional performance marketing, according to SOFTSWISS’s 2026 iGaming Trends Report. The...
Magnificent 7 ramp up R&D, capex as AI drives revenue surge
The Magnificent 7 - Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Nvidia, and Tesla - ended their latest fiscal year with an unmistakable theme: escalating R&D intensity and capital spending aligned around artificial intelligence (AI), even as cash balances normalise...
Louvre heist: Surveillance systems’ passwords were shockingly simple
Official documents revealed during the ongoing investigation into the daring Louvre heist last month are shedding light on a specific cybersecurity weakness at the museum, according to a leading cybersecurity expert. The documents, covering information from 2014...
Millennium Technology Prize open for nominations
The world's leading innovation award Millennium Technology Prize will be awarded again in May 2027 with the eligibility criteria of the prize being expanded to additional future-oriented innovations aimed at improving the well-being of humankind and the planet, and to...
Vodacom reports revenue up 10,9%
Vodacom has reported an increase in revenue for the six months ended 30 September 2025, delivering ahead of it medium-term target of double-digit EBITDA growth. Revenue for the period was R8,6-billion up 10,9%. Financial services revenue increased 20,3% to R8-billion...
Business AI leapfrogs global counterparts with its Marketplace
South Africa is renowned for its ability to leapfrog its global counterparts when it comes to technology – fintech, agritech, and mobility are just some examples – and now new Mustek subsidiary, Business AI, is aiming to do the same with enterprise AI. In...
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Don’t let your guard down over the silly season
As the festive season approaches, a tax refund might feel like the perfect gift - until it’s intercepted by cybercriminals, writes Geo Kilian, tax attorney at Hobbs Sinclair. As tax attorney, I’ve encountered countless stories of taxpayers falling victim to these...
Vertiv debuts compact, high-power density UPS
Vertiv has launched the Vertiv PowerUPS 9000, an energy-efficient, high-power density uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system with a compact footprint. The system is engineered to support IT applications from traditional computing to high density applications. It is...
Veeam welcomes new investors with $15bn valuation
Veeam Software has expanded its shareholder base in a $2-billion secondary offering, valuing the company at $15-billion. As of September, Veeam has generated $1,7-billion in annualized recurring revenue (ARR), with a 18% year-over-year growth rate including 31%...
Vodacom Western Cape enhances connectivity
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Bolt Accelerator Program expanded to SA
Bolt has extended its economic empowerment initiative Bolt Accelerator Program, to South Africa. A €20 000 seed fund is now available to support business plans developed by Bolt drivers or their immediate family members. Program beneficiaries will be invited to pitch...
Payroll and HR trends for 2025 and beyond
The payroll and HR landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements and shifting employee expectations. As artificial intelligence (AI) redefines how companies manage payroll and HR, these processes are becoming smoother, more accurate and...
Digital education can power Africa’s next economic boom
With broadband internet access in Africa steadily growing from 26% to 36% between 2019 and 2022, and with internet penetration in Southern Africa reaching 73.1% by January 2024, Africa’s digital landscape has shifted rapidly. But, for Africa to truly unlock its...
5G Advanced: The invisible upgrade that could transform daily life
When 5G first arrived, it was advertised as a revolution in connectivity, promising blazing speeds and instant data access. But for most of us, the experience has been more evolutionary than revolutionary. By Rakesh Lakhani, head of networks solutions at Ericsson...
Ease employee anxiety during leadership changes
If the pandemic taught us anything about work culture, it’s that change can be exhausting. Our brains are programmed to recognise patterns. If we’ve tried an approach that worked before, we will likely do it again. Change, especially in leadership, can be disruptive...
Cisco, NTT Data partner to simplify 5G access
Cisco and NTT Data have expanded their partnership to transform how global enterprises access wireless connectivity. As demand for flexible and cost-effective connectivity surges, Cisco and NTT Data are responding with a unified solution backed by world-class support...
IT Cybersecurity Engineer (DBN Hybrid) (26530) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge Tech company in Durban seeks the technical expertise of a highly skilled IT Cybersecurity Engineer to join its team. Your core role will be to enhance the security offering, ensuring proactive threat management, effective incident response,...
Backend Developer (C#.Net) (CPT/JHB Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A growing global FinTech company seeks the coding talents of a strong strategic-thinking Backend Developer to ensure the successful delivery of its technical roadmap. Operating within an Agile framework, you will collaborate with Developers and Project...
Senior IT Technician (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic skin care company is seeking a skilled Senior IT Technician to join their IT team, providing high-level technical support across the business. The role involves resolving hardware, software, and network issues within a 48-hour turnaround,...
Backend Developer (C#, React, ASP.NET Core) (Centurion)
ENVIRONMENT:A provider of cutting-edge Digital Solutions based in Centurion is looking to employ a talented Backend Developer to provide technical leadership and expertise in the design, development, and maintenance of software applications. You will guide and mentor...
Senior IT Technician (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic skin care company is seeking a skilled Senior IT Technician to join their IT team, providing high-level technical support across the business. The role involves resolving hardware, software, and network issues within a 48-hour turnaround,...
Backend Developer (C#, React, ASP.NET Core) (Centurion) – Gauteng Centurion
ENVIRONMENT:A provider of cutting-edge Digital Solutions based in Centurion is looking to employ a talented Backend Developer to provide technical leadership and expertise in the design, development, and maintenance of software applications. You will guide and mentor...
Junior-Mid Software Developer (C#.Net)
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious Junior-Mid Software Developer with strong C#.Net skills is sought by a dynamic provider of world-class Outsourced and Incident Management Services based in Tokai. You will help design, develop and maintain various...
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?? Senior Java Full Stack Developer Join a high-performance DevOps team driving mission-critical Central Ordering applicationsWhat you must bring:?? Java Spring Boot (6–10 years, non-negotiable)?? Angular (TypeScript & JavaScript)?? Kafka & JMS (MQ)?? SQL...
Junior-Mid Software Developer (C#.Net) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious Junior-Mid Software Developer with strong C#.Net skills is sought by a dynamic provider of world-class Outsourced and Incident Management Services based in Tokai. You will help design, develop and maintain various...
Full Stack Developer – 0700 – Gauteng Pretoria
?? Senior Java Full Stack Developer Join a high-performance DevOps team driving mission-critical Central Ordering applicationsWhat you must bring:?? Java Spring Boot (6–10 years, non-negotiable)?? Angular (TypeScript & JavaScript)?? Kafka & JMS (MQ)?? SQL...
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