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...
SA innovation at the heart of global health transformation
Vitality and Google have announced a global partnership to launch Vitality AI – a new platform which will integrate Google Cloud's advanced AI and data analytics with Vitality’s vast health datasets and behaviour-change expertise - to transform how millions worldwide...
Intel, Cisco deliver first systems approach for AI workloads at the edge
Cisco and Intel have announced a first-of-its-kind integrated platform for distributed AI workloads. Powered by Intel Xeon 6 system-on-chip (SoC), the solution brings compute, networking, storage, and security closer to data generated at the edge for realtime AI...
Please Call Me case finally settled
Vodacom and Kenneth Makate have finally settled the Please Call Me matter out of court. Vodacom has agreed to pay Makate an undisclosed amount. The case has been dragging on since 2018, when Makate sued the telco for compensation for the idea of the Please Call Me...
Nvidia continues to drive data centre innovation
Kathy Gibson reports from Tognana, Italy – Nvidia continues to drive the evolution of the IT industry, and the data centre in particular, at a speed most of us have not experienced before. This is the word from Gio Albertazzi, CEO of Vertiv, talking about his key...
Modular infrastructure enables rapid data centre scaling
Kathy Gibson reports from Tognana, Italy - The data centre that you knew in the past is outdated – the AI factory is what will drive innovation going forward. Karsten Winther, president: Europe, Middle East and Africa at Vertiv, explains that the data centre of the...
Countries urged to plan for sovereign AI
Kathy Gibson reports from Tognana, Italy – Nations that want to succeed in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) must ensure they have the infrastructure in-country to support AI sovereignty. Carlo Ruiz, vice-president: AI solutions and operations EMEA at Nvidia,...
SA ahead in the data centre stakes
Kathy Gibson reports from Tognana, Italy - South Africa is holding its own in the globally-competitive data centre market. Not only are most of the big data centre players operating at scale in South Africa, they are largely doing so using clean and reliable...
AI ethics key to its adoption in SA
New research from Zoho shows that 92,6% of South African businesses have started their AI journey - with 32,7% achieving widespread or advanced implementation. The study further highlights that, compared to other markets, more South African businesses (40%)...
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The 24/7 Black Friday: manage the extended shopping season
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GitHub and Microsoft announce GenAI for Youth Programme
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Pioneering the future requires innovation and sustainability
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Insurers’ obligations around cybersecurity and outsourcing
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Transform your payroll from burden to asset
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Technical Engineer (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE consultation support for installations while performing electronic & mechanical repairs to products as the next Technical Engineer sought to join the team of a leading manufacturer and distributor of printing, packaging and communication...
Data Analyst – Remote Remote
Role Summary:The Data Analyst will play a pivotal role in transforming data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making across the organisation. This role requires a strong analytical mindset and proficiency in data visualisation. The ideal candidate...
Mobile App Developer
Position Overview:Our client is seeking a highly motivated App Developer to join their R&D department. The ideal candidate will play a key role in maintaining and developing Flutter-based applications for multiple platforms. Your contributions will be essential in...
Data Scientist
Data ScientistQualification & ExperienceMinimumBachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.3–5 years of experience in data science, analytics, or a related field.Proven experience with machine learning,...
Mobile App Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Position Overview:Our client is seeking a highly motivated App Developer to join their R&D department. The ideal candidate will play a key role in maintaining and developing Flutter-based applications for multiple platforms. Your contributions will be essential in...
Data Scientist – Remote Remote
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Mobile App Developer – KZN
Our client is seeking a highly motivated App Developer to join their R&D department. The ideal candidate will play a key role in maintaining and developing Flutter-based applications for multiple platforms. Your contributions will be essential in either enhancing...
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We are seeking a well-presented Project Manager to work at a reputable mine based in Gauteng. Minimum Requirements: NQF 6 (Diploma or Advanced Certificate) in Engineering with Government Certificate of Competency or NQF 7 (Bachelor's degree or Advanced Diploma) in...
Mobile App Developer – KZN – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
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Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
We are seeking a well-presented Project Manager to work at a reputable mine based in Gauteng. Minimum Requirements: NQF 6 (Diploma or Advanced Certificate) in Engineering with Government Certificate of Competency or NQF 7 (Bachelor's degree or Advanced Diploma) in...
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