Webb takes a new look at the Sombrero Galaxy

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope recently imaged the Sombrero Galaxy with its NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera). The image shows dust from the galaxy’s outer ring blocking stellar light from stars within the galaxy. In the central region of the galaxy, the roughly 2 000...

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in Sun City – Collecting revenue from electricity users is vital for the City of Tshwane’s financial health, but outdated and inefficient systems have been playing havoc with its ability to do so efficiently.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

Microsoft to lay off 10 000 workers

Microsoft is gearing up to lay off about 10 000 employees, equivalent to just shy of 5% of its workforce. According to the company's Securities and Exchange (SEC) filing yesterday, the cutting of about 10 000 employees by the end of the third fiscal quarter of 2023 is...

About $24bn of BTC permanently lost

The value BTC that is lost due to these forgotten passwords and private key loss stands at around $24-billion - or about 1,45-million BTC. This is according to research by BitcoinCasino.com, which adds there is no way to recover these lost funds. So crypto owners must...

Lockdown does not mean vacation

2020 is the year when nothing is the same and yet life goes on, for cybercriminals and APT groups alike. The Covid-19 pandemic is actively used as bait for many campaigns, large and small. Kaspersky researchers have seen the continued development of APT arsenals on...

Local survey reveals major financial struggles for South Africans

Living and working within the Covid-19 constraints has unfortunately become our new norm and there is no doubt that each and every one of us has been affected as a result. The extent of this, though, may from one person to another. Helene Vermaak, business director at...

New imaging system creates pictures by measuring time

A radical new method of imaging which harnesses artificial intelligence to turn time into visions of 3D space could help cars, mobile devices and health monitors develop 360-degree awareness. Photos and videos are usually produced by capturing photons - the building...

Covid-19 severely impacts gig workers

Flourish, a mission-oriented global venture capital firm with portfolio investments throughout Africa, has published the South African edition of The Digital Hustle: Gig Worker Financial Lives Under Pressure. The report tracks the experiences of gig workers, including...

Tarsus brings MS Surface to local channel

Microsoft South Africa has appointed Tarsus Distribution as an official distributor for its Surface high-end notebooks and hybrid tablet/laptop devices in South Africa. This marks the first time that Microsoft Surface products are available in South Africa through...

Calling all innovative businesses

Recognising South African organisations that are innovating and changing the course of their industries, BCX's annual Digital Innovation Awards 2020 is now open for entries. The award is looking for digital innovations across all industry sectors from businesses that...

Private sector salaries plummet in June

The number of monthly salaries paid in June 2020 showed an annual decline of -20,7%, affecting one-fifth of employees’ salaries. This is according to the latest figures from the monthly BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI). “We have seen this massive slide in...

The massive cost of data breaches

Data breaches cost South African companies R40,2-million per breach on average among organisations in an IBM Security study. Based on in-depth analysis of data breaches experienced by South African organisations, the study found that malicious attacks on customer,...

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Addressing the data centre in the cloud

Many organisations are acknowledging the benefits of migrating to the cloud and are seeing their competitors either considering this option or having already made the move, says Roelof Louw, Cloud Expert at T-Systems in South Africa.  For small medium enterprises...

Med-e-Mass launches HEALTHone Connect

Med-e-Mass, South Africa’s leading provider of practice management applications and part of Bytes Healthcare Solutions, has unveiled HEALTHone Connect, the first online electronic medical record system to be introduced to the South African medical industry.  Designed...

Cambium welcomes EU’s NGA vision

Cambium Networks, a leading provider of IP wireless broadband access and transport solutions, has welcomed the European Union’s decision to acknowledge fixed wireless broadband technology as an enabler for next generation access (NGA). The news comes as Cambium...

Riverbed aids software-defined data centres

At an event entitled Data Where You Need It; Control Where You Want It, Riverbed Technology will unveil breakthroughs in software-defined data centre deployments with Granite technology that extend the benefits of the data centre to global branch offices.  At the...

PayGate attains PCI compliance

Payment services provider PayGate has been certified compliant with the security standards of the Global Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council, MD Peter Harvey has confirmed. “The PCI certification is a comprehensive best practice standard for...

Mobile apps can boost tourism

As the travel industry builds up to INDABA, from 11 to 14 May, tourism-dependent Africa should give mobile apps their serious consideration, as apps can help them capitalise on commercial opportunities more swiftly and build more lasting relationships.  Mobile is an...

Panda, Facebook expand collaboration

Panda Security has announced that its collaboration agreement with Facebook to protect the digital lives of users of the popular social networking site will extend its reach six months after its launch. Facebook’s AV Marketplace will now allow users to enjoy Panda...

Estate deploys Jasco’s access control

An upmarket residential and golf estate in northern Johannesburg sees thousands of residents and visitors entering and exiting the estate each day. When their security and access control systems required upgrading, the Homeowners Association went out on a tender...

Allied Publishing rolls out Sage ERP X3

Allied Publishing was in need of a system that could provide for end-to-end integration between the different business platforms. Sage ERP X3 presented itself as the perfect solution to address the company’s sales and distribution functions.  Allied Publishing is a...

New Dell Latitude range from DCC

Whether users need high mobility with a large display for working and creating on the go, or an ultrabook with business-class security and all-day battery life, look no further than the E6430s and the 6430u, two new additions to the Dell Latitude range from...

Senior Data Engineer

Role Purpose:The role operates within a cross-functional, agile development team working across varioustechnologies. The key responsibilities of this role will focus on creating and maintaining datasolutions. This will include development activities such as the...

Systems Administrator/ IT Support (On-site)

Job Description:Minimum Requirements:Matric / Grade 12,A+, N+Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator AssociateMicrosoft Certified: Azure Administrator AssociateInformation Technology certificate, related diploma, or degree.Minimum of 5 years' systems...

Service Desk Agent I x15 – Western Cape Cape Town

We looking to hire x15 Service Desk Agents to join our Western Cape-based client as part of our dynamic and growing organization, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate with a talented team.Our ideal candidates must have working...

Mid-Level Java Developer – Western Cape Beacon Valley

ENVIRONMENT:A small growing PropTech company in Westlake seeks a forward-thinking Mid Java Developer who values authenticity & ownership to join its team. Their architecture is cloud based with some microservices, event-based systems and Java (JEE) applications...

IT Technician – Gauteng Irene

IT Technician An exciting position has become available for a newly qualified IT Technician to join the ranks of a leading IT Specialist Company based in Irene, Centurion. The successful candidate should have a strong understanding of troubleshooting, repairing...

Data Analyst at Famous Brands – Gauteng Midrand

The purpose of this position is to collate data through various platforms and provide analytics to drive allocated Brand strategy. DATA ANALYSIS AND REPORTING: Explore and organise data into meaningful business insights Data Capture: Capture data and continually...

Senior Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

Role Purpose:The role operates within a cross-functional, agile development team working across varioustechnologies. The key responsibilities of this role will focus on creating and maintaining datasolutions. This will include development activities such as the...

IT Security Specialist (Checkpoint Security & Network Engineer)

Senior Specialist responsible for designing, Installing, Configuring, Implementing, Supporting, Repairing and administer Checkpoint and Fortigate firewalls - Systems and Solutions.Minimum Requirements:Requirements:• Strong knowledge in Checkpoint firewalls.•...

Scrum Master / Project Manager

ENVIRONMENT:A well-established and growing PropTech company situated in Westlake is currently in the process of actively seeking a Scrum Master / Project Manager. In this role, you will take on the responsibility of guiding and mentoring development teams to ensure...

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