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...

High demand drives new vehicle sales

New vehicle sales were up 24,3% in September to 54 700 units, by some margin (2 820 units) the highest-selling month so far this year. It was also the third consecutive month of volumes above 50 000 units and rounded out 12 months of continual growth for the new...

Technology, geopolitics, environment add to business risk

There has been a sharp rise in risks associated with geopolitical volatility and a broader shift in how organisations perceive and prioritise risk, according to AON’s 2025 edition of its Global Risk Management Survey, which has tracked the most-pressing risks for...

Parker snaps closest-ever images of the Sun

On its record-breaking pass by the Sun late last year, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe captured stunning new images from within the Sun’s atmosphere. These newly released images — taken closer to the Sun than we’ve ever been before — are helping scientists better understand...

Webb scratches under Cat’s Paw Nebula for third anniversary

To mark its third year of highly productive science, astronomers used the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope to scratch beyond the surface of the Cat’s Paw Nebula (NGC 6334), a massive, local star-forming region. Webb’s NIRCam instrument was used to look at this...

Disused coal mines could become sites of job creation

South Africa’s abandoned coal mines – often regarded as environmental hazards – could have hidden potential to promote sustainable jobs, economic diversity and community resilience in the context of the Just Energy Transition (JET). This insight comes from an analysis...

AI for Good summit pushes AI governance, skills, standards

With artificial intelligence (AI) innovation growing in speed and scale, the AI for Good Global Summit 2025 reinforced the global commitment to AI governance, skills, and standards. More than 11 000 participants from 169 countries participated this week at the AI for...

WSIS+20 charts path for a sustainable digital future

Geneva served as the centre of global digital dialogue last week as technology leaders, policymakers, and innovators reviewed 20 years of progress and the future of the UN World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). Co-hosted by the International Telecommunication...

MoneyBadger announces R7m pre-seed funding raise

South African Bitcoin and crypto payments solution provider MoneyBadger has closed a $400 000 (about R7-million) pre-seed funding round. The raise was led by P1 Ventures, a venture capitalist with deep African fintech exposure, along with three angel investors who are...

AI makes abuse videos more realistic

Full “feature-length” AI films of child sexual abuse may now be “inevitable” unless urgent action is taken, experts warn, as rapidly improving technology means AI video is now “indistinguishable” from genuine imagery. New data, published on Friday (11 July 2025) by...

Cyber attacks drive big drop in company value

Cyber events that cause reputation risks can result in an average of 27% drop in shareholder value, highlighting the growing financial and reputational stakes of cyber risk. This is among the findings from Aon’s 2025 Cyber Risk Report, which builds on its 2023 finding...

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Customer service in an AI-driven future

Generative AI has recently taken centre stage as a transformative tool for businesses, particularly in customer service. Often, discussions around AI in this space focus on overcoming customer service challenges. However, instead of using AI to keep customers at arm's...

Trinity receives Vodacom accolade

IoT service provider Trinity has been named the Best Performing Partner in IoT Sales at the recent Vodacom Business Partner Awards. "Since launch, we have been dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation in the IoT industry. Our team has been relentless in their...

Maximise efficiency and drive growth by harnessing HR tech

How good of an investment is HR technology really? Can it genuinely improve a company's bottom line? While HR professionals understand the necessity of modern HR technology, those outside the field might see it as a pricey optional extra rather than a must-have...

SoftwareOne named in IDC MarketScape report

SoftwareOne has been recognised as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Cloud Professional Services Vendor 2024 Assessment. IDC MarketScape evaluated about 940 global cloud professional services vendors based on buyer perceptions, and success metrics in...

Digital wallets a game-changer for SMEs, sole traders

South Africa has seen a surge in the adoption of digital wallets and payments, fuelled by their convenience, speed, security and reach. Digital wallets are increasingly being adopted by South African small businesses and traders looking to move away from cash without...

Digital wallets a game-changer for SMEs, sole traders

South Africa has seen a surge in the adoption of digital wallets and payments, fuelled by their convenience, speed, security and reach. Digital wallets are increasingly being adopted by South African small businesses and traders looking to move away from cash without...

How fintech impact township businesses

Cashless payments have the potential to transform South Africa's township economy by reducing transaction costs, improving financial inclusion, and lowering safety and security risks for consumers and merchants alike. These benefits could, over time, help to formalise...

Challenges and opportunities for emerging telcos

The African telecommunications market has seen significant consolidation over the past decade, characterised by mergers, acquisitions, and closures such as Telecel's acquisition of MTN's operations in Guinea-Bissau and Guinea Conakry; as well as its acquisition of...

Succession planning key to fast-tracking gender diversity

Despite the ongoing focus on gender diversity in the workplace, including fair remuneration and representation, the numbers continue to reflect glacial progress at best. According to The World Economic Forum's 2024 Global Gender Gap Report released last month, closing...

What business leaders need to know about AI in security

New artificial intelligence (AI) tools help criminals orchestrate elaborate frauds. Earlier this year, thieves made off with $25-million from engineering firm Arup, impersonating the company's CFO to manipulate an employee into transferring the money. More recently,...

Information Systems – Dev – Ops Engineer

Our client based in Ottery - Western Cape produce bespoke rigid plastic packaging (bottles, jars, containers, tubes, roll-ons, caps etc.) in a multitude of shapes, colours, materials and sizes for a variety of industries (personal care, home care, chemical,...

Senior Software Engineer – JAVA

Design and maintain technical system requirements based on business needs.Develop backend applications based on approved specifications and prototypes.Develop, test, debug and maintain application code.Develop, update and maintain technical documentation.Integrate...

Ethical Hacker at GEMS

IntroductionThe position of Ethical Hacker is vacant. The Ethical Hacker will report directly to the ICT Security Specialist and forms part of the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Division. The position is based at Head Office in Pretoria.The total...

Senior Software Engineer – JAVA – Gauteng Randburg

Design and maintain technical system requirements based on business needs.Develop backend applications based on approved specifications and prototypes.Develop, test, debug and maintain application code.Develop, update and maintain technical documentation.Integrate...

Ethical Hacker at GEMS – Gauteng Pretoria

IntroductionThe position of Ethical Hacker is vacant. The Ethical Hacker will report directly to the ICT Security Specialist and forms part of the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Division. The position is based at Head Office in Pretoria.The total...

Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

Our esteemed client based in Cape Town is looking for a Project Manager to oversee property projects from concept to completion, this will involve identifying opportunities, conducting feasibility studies, securing approvals and financing, managing consultants and...

Junior Project Manager

We are seeking a proactive and organized Junior Project Manager to support the planning, execution, and delivery of projects. The ideal candidate must have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate tasks and timelines under the...

Software Engineer (UI/UX, C#.NET, React.js)

ENVIRONMENT:A fast-paced global provider of Managed Service and Cloud Solutions seeks the coding talents of a Software Engineer with a focus on User Experience (UX) and Frontend design excellence. In this hands-on role, you will tackle creative, complex and...

Ingres Database Administrator (E2) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Ingres Database Administrator (E2) to join our infrastructure team. This is a hands-on technical role that demands deep expertise in Ingres RDBMS administration, performance tuning, and database migration. You will...

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