In Scotland, NASA scientists search for clues about Mars’ past

This summer, NASA scientists headed to the Scottish Highlands to follow up on last year’s announcement of potential biosignatures on Mars and prepare for future research. The rocks and cliffs of Scotland’s Stoer formation offer a combination difficult to find on...

Patience and persistence key to job search success

New analysis shows that, on average, it takes around 15 months from the start of an active job search to beginning a new job role. In 2023, the average reached 17 months, while in 2025 it shortened to 14 months, according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for...

AI is changing enterprises, and already driving value

By Kathy Gibson - Artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to pay off for early enterprise adopters. More than half of companies that have implemented AI are now seeing a return on investment, with the most value reported by future-built organisations. This is the...

Tech giants raise the AI safety bar

The risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) are back in the spotlight with the news that rogue agents have been responsible for multiple attacks on government sites in Australia and the US. Even the FBI has not been immune to attacks from autonomous agents....

Decoupling of supply chains from China nigh impossible

The era of easy, frictionless supply chains is over, according to GlobalData, which says that in a post-pandemic world companies have had to adopt a just-in-case strategy for their supply chains - where hoarding inventory offers a safety net for unforeseen supply...

Healthy growth forecast for 5G networks

The global 5G infrastructure market will reach $95,88-billion by 2030 - with a CAGR of 22,9% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. A surge in demand for 5G connections globally is vital in driving industry growth. The demand for a 5G...

Astronomers see what could be a black hole collision light show

In a first, astronomers may have seen light from the merger of two black holes, providing opportunities to learn about these mysterious dark objects. When two black holes spiral around each other and ultimately collide, they send out gravitational waves - ripples in...

Remote working drove higher productivity

A significant two-thirds of business executives believe that remote work will continue in some form beyond the pandemic, despite a clear divergence in views over employee productivity when working from home. This is according to a new report, Reshaping Productivity,...

International APT groups target SA

Kaspersky researchers have disclosed the details of the latest threat intelligence reports on South African, with the analysis of the APT groups - major threat actors hunting for sensitive information and finances. The telemetry of the company has demonstrated that...

SARB consults on monetary policy implementation reform

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is calling for input on a new framework for implementing monetary policy. The organisation has been working on reviewing the framework for a few years. The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgency of reform, and...

Automotive sensor market set for shake-up

A new report from Juniper Research has found that the automotive sensors market will grow to over $92-billion by 2026; a 30% increase over 2021. This growth will be driven by sensors that enable automated vehicles and ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems). Sensors...

New EU regulations bring Internet in line with the real world

The EU Council has formally adopted both the draft Digital Services Act (DSA) and a Digital Markets Act (DMA), which will allow for better control over the spread of counterfeit goods, hate speech, cyber threats, disinformation and unfair digital services competition...

Global tourism sees Q3 upturn but recovery remains fragile

After a weak first half of 2021, international tourism rebounded during the Northern Hemisphere summer season, boosting results in the third quarter of the year, especially in Europe. According to the newest edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international...

Users urged to exercise caution in festive online shopping

The South African Insurance Association (SAIA) has called for consumers to exercise extreme caution while shopping online over the period leading to and after the festive season. Consumers should beware of fake sites, which look like authentic companies, false deals...

More News Today

The future of distribution in the cloud

Over the past few decades a whole industry has built itself on the distribution and resale of hardware and software -- an industry that is now under threat as software sales move online and entire services move into the cloud. But, says Jessica van Wyk channel manager...

SAAMA involved in ISO 55000 creation

The Southern African Asset Management Association (SAAMA), its council and members, were heavily involved in the creation of the recently published ISO 55000 suite of international standards: Asset Management Systems. Says Anton Booyzen, President of SAAMA: “We’ve...

Virgin, Sub10 demo millimetre wave tech

Sub10 Systems, a specialist in the development of millimetre wave wireless links, and Virgin Media Business, one of the UK’s largest telecoms operators, have completed a live backhaul small cell trial to showcase the consistency and speed of millimetre wave...

Media players key for the connected home

Many of us have DVD and Blu-ray collections with our favourite movies and giant towering stacks of CDs. But let’s be honest, CDs and DVDs are fast becoming out-dated, and those piles of cases just sit gathering dust on our shelves, says Ruben Naicker, WD product...

Visa enables cloud-based mobile payments

Visa has announced it is offering clients new options to securely deploy mobile payment programs, including for the first time an option to host Visa payWave-enabled accounts in a secure, virtual cloud. The move expands Visa’s support for mobile payments globally and...

Luba Freeport adopts Sage ERP X3

Synergy Group, a provider of complete business solutions and a Solution Provider to Sage ERP Africa, has been appointed by Luba Freeport, a joint venture between Lonrho Limited and GE Petrol, the National Oil Company of Equatorial Guinea to manage the implementation...

dotFNB offers interactive gesture technology

FNB’s cashless branch, dotFNB, has become the first bank in South Africa to launch interactive gesture technology in its flagship Canal Walk store. The introduction of this technology into the store front serves as yet another digital touch point for the bank to...

Nelspruit Africa Print Expo pays off for BDS

Bytes Document Solutions, a platinum sponsor for the 2014 Africa Print Expo, showcased the IJP 2000 wide format printer, as well as the Xerox J75 colour press at the Africa Print Regional Expo, held on 12 February 2014 at Emnotweni Arena in Nelspruit. The expo, which...

NetApp delivers new unified storage solution

Customers moving to unbound clouds struggle to manage their data freely across both private and public clouds. To address this challenge, NetApp delivers new unified, scale-out innovations that enable enterprise customers to flexibly and efficiently manage and control...

Samsung launches Smart Trade programme in SA

Samsung Electronics South Africa has announced a Smart Trade Programme; another first for the leading device manufacturer – which will see consumers trade a variety of old smartphone devices for a new Samsung phone, at a discounted rate. “Samsung is committed to...

Manual Tester – Gauteng Sandown

Our client is a leading player in the retail industry, dedicated to providing exceptional solutions to their customers. With a commitment to innovation and technological advancements, we are seeking a skilled Junior Manual Tester (Administrator) to join our dynamic...

Software Manager

Key Purpose In this role, you will oversee a significant transformation project, focusing on software application migration and optimization, vendor management, budgeting, and overall software application management. As the General Manager of Software Applications,...

Developer – Python (Lead) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Join a thriving community of individuals transforming lives through direct selling. Since 1998, people have been changing their lives with our client, taking ownership of career opportunities provided, empowering them to earn a sustainable income and...

PHP Developer

The successful candidate will join an existing team of developers and will focus on the design, development and maintenance of several systems which primarily use PHP and MySQL. Projects currently include the development of a network security monitoring and reporting...

Mid Tier Software Engineer

GoldenRule is in search of a Mid Tier Software Engineer to join a leading Digital Business Giant.As a Mid-Tier Software Engineer, you will be required to work with the Java programming language, follow existing IT standards, policies and procedures to develop web...

Senior Data Engineer

This position can be fully remote. Our client is a leading financial company that leverages data-driven insights to empower their clients and drive innovation. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in...

Software Manager – Gauteng Edenvale

Key Purpose In this role, you will oversee a significant transformation project, focusing on software application migration and optimization, vendor management, budgeting, and overall software application management. As the General Manager of Software Applications,...

PHP Developer – Gauteng Woodmead

The successful candidate will join an existing team of developers and will focus on the design, development and maintenance of several systems which primarily use PHP and MySQL. Projects currently include the development of a network security monitoring and reporting...

Mid Tier Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

GoldenRule is in search of a Mid Tier Software Engineer to join a leading Digital Business Giant.As a Mid-Tier Software Engineer, you will be required to work with the Java programming language, follow existing IT standards, policies and procedures to develop web...

View more career listings on our Careers Section