Spatial data maps where Super El Niño will hit SA hardest

The South African Weather Service gave the clearest sign yet on 1 September: this El Niño is on course to become the strongest event in living memory, with sea surface temperatures already tracking past 3°C above normal. A national outlook can't say which town or...

MeerKAT and Webb measure farthest fast radio burst

First discovered in 2007, fast radio bursts are enigmatic, millisecond-long flashes of radio emission from the distant universe. Their origin remains uncertain, particularly since most are seen once and never again. Now, astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space...

Ampath confirms hack, but disputes theft of 80m patient records

Ampath, one of the country’s biggest pathology labs, has confirmed that it has been the victim of a cyberattack, but has issued a statement clarifying the claim by hackers that “80-million patient records” have been stolen. The company says it has contained the...

How will your career withstand the impact of AI?

New research from The TEFL Academy’s South African Career Resilience Report 2026 reveals that 57% of local respondents have questioned whether their chosen career or qualification will still be valuable because of artificial intelligence - while 84% say AI has already...

Careto APT resurfaces after 10-year hiatus

Kaspersky researchers have uncovered two new malicious campaigns operated by the notorious Careto Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, marking their first activity since 2013. Demonstrating a remarkably high level of sophistication, the actors conducted two complex...

Greener digital content needed for Net Zero goals

Websites and digital content can increase organisations' carbon emissions and hamper efforts to achieve Net Zero status. This is the view of Andri Johnston, digital sustainability lead at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, who was addressing a webinar on...

Third-party incidents the most costly data breaches

The latest edition of Kaspersky's annual IT Security Economics report reveals the growing severity of cybersecurity incidents affecting businesses through suppliers that they share data with. The average financial impact of such an event for an enterprise reached...

IT and business services show signs of recovery

Worldwide IT and business services revenue is expected to grow by 3.4% (in constant currency) in 2021, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Services Tracker. In nominal dollar denominated revenue based on today's exchange rate,...

South Africans keep their cash stashed

South Africans have become more dependent on cash during the Covid-19 pandemic. "In South Africa, cash has proven to be a resilient medium of payment in uncertain times, but its increased use also indicates a need for greater inclusion in the digital payments...

Logistics partnerships could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Logistics leaders must pursue three strategic external partnerships to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to contribute to their organisation's sustainability goals, according to Gartner. "Organisations on an emissions reduction journey initially leverage...

This is why people quit their jobs

A staggering 4,3-million around the world quit their jobs in August this year, according to new reports. Using in-house research, Gregory P Smith, an expert at business formation provider ZenBusiness, has revealed the top 10 reasons why people quit their job, and...

SA’s transport sector must dive into digital to deliver value

Rapid population growth and increased urbanisation will have a significant impact on South Africa's transport infrastructure as freight and passenger transport demand rises. The transport sector's only option to keep up is through digitalisation. This is the word from...

Companies fall down of measuring greenhouse gas emissions

/A massive eighty-five percent of organisations are concerned about reducing their greenhouse gas emissions - but measurement is still a significant roadblock, with only 9% of companies able to quantify their total emissions comprehensively. These are among the...

SAP’s Cathy Smith makes top female leaders list

Cathy Smith, MD of SAP Sub-Saharan Africa, has been named as one of the top 50 women CEOs leading corporate Africa. Big business, for purposes of the Africa.com survey, is defined as being listed on one of Africa's stock exchanges and having a market capitalisation of...

More News Today

Quintica grows ITSM customer base

The retail, ICT, education and construction industries are, according to specialist ICT company Quintica, placing the microscope on IT service management as a host of organisations in these markets have deployed the BMC RemedyForce Service Desk solution over the last...

Fujitsu launches new mobile devices

Fujitsu has launched an entire portfolio of business-class notebook and tablet PCs. With more than 20 years heritage in innovating tablet PCs that are built for the enterprise but designed for the user, Fujitsu has created a full range of "All New in Touch" devices...

CA launches Nimsoft Monitor Snap

In a move that disrupts the rapidly growing worldwide IT management market for emerging enterprises and departmental/line- of-business customers, CA Southern Africa has announced the availability of CA Nimsoft Monitor Snap - a free, feature-rich version of CA’s...

Popular isn’t best in broadband tech

If 54-million people in Africa use 3G for data connectivity, 3-million people use ADSL and less than 500 000 people use satellite, does this mean 3G is the best option for broadband internet access services?  Is the number of subscribers indicative of performance,...

Nology to unveil ZyXEL gateway

The brand new ZyXEL SBG3300-N, which Nology will be unveiling at the MyBroadband Conference 2013, is a device that will create excitement in the small to medium business markets. Supporting ADSL, ADSL2+, VDSL2, Ethernet WAN and 3G/LTE with load balancing or failover,...

Dell unveils new Inspiron products

Dell has announced its updated Inspiron portfolio with a range of new laptops and an all-in-one PC that will be on everyone’s wish list. The new touch-enabled systems offer savvy buyers compelling options for everyday computing from the upscale, feature-rich Inspiron...

How operators benefit from VoIP

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) offers proven quality under the right conditions (managed access makes a big difference). It is extremely cost-effective to run and comes with rich unified communications possibilities, says Rob Lith, business development director...

Scepticism around cloud adoption in Africa

There is a level of apprehension when it comes to the adoption of cloud services in Africa and publicised data leak issues like the US’ National Security Agency (NSA) Prism programme have not helped. However, the situation calls for perspective say experts and cloud...

End-point encryption will grow compliance

End-point encryption is set to revolutionise Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance requirements for retailers by simplifying the process and providing increased levels of security. Vaughan Alexander, Innervation Value Added Services Executive for payments, says that...

Oracle announces new x86 servers

Oracle has announced new x86 servers, based on the latest Intel Xeon processors E5-2600 v2 product family. Oracle’s new Sun Server X4-2 and Sun Server X4-2L have set a SPECjEnterprise2010 world record for the best result achieved on a two-socket x86 server. Running...

Lead Business Analyst at AVBOB – Gauteng Centurion

We are looking for a Lead Business Analyst to plan, design, develop, and execute efficient business, financial, and operations systems in support of core organisational functions and business processes under the guidance of the Application Development Manager. This...

Senior Developer Full Stack

Details of RoleWrite, develop and test high-quality codes.Peer review work.Mentor more junior developers.Lead on designs for software solutions and large projects.Essential CompetenciesProven formal software development experience.Must be technically strong with a...

Commercial analyst at Ntice Search

Our National client who is a leader in the manufacturing printing industry is seeking a Cost and Management Accountant/ Commercial Analyst urgentlyCORE PURPOSE OF THE JOBThe Commercial Analyst will be required to ensure that the commercial objectives of the business...

DATA MANAGER

To establish data operating models, architecture and platforms to deliver on the company's data strategy. Desired Skills: security Architecture Systems design IT security Management Database Management Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification...

Senior Software Tester

Perform a Quality Assurance function for software development and deployment by performing manual and automated tests to ensure that system changes and new requirements are fit for purpose, mitigate risks, and prevent system issues. Desired Skills: Business Writing...

Analyst Developer

Hire Resolve's client in the Business Management Consulting Industry is seeking an experienced Analyst Developer to join their team.Responsibilities:Develop, test, and maintain software applications and systemsCollaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to...

Senior Developer Full Stack – Western Cape Cape Town

Details of RoleWrite, develop and test high-quality codes.Peer review work.Mentor more junior developers.Lead on designs for software solutions and large projects.Essential CompetenciesProven formal software development experience.Must be technically strong with a...

Commercial analyst at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Our National client who is a leader in the manufacturing printing industry is seeking a Cost and Management Accountant/ Commercial Analyst urgentlyCORE PURPOSE OF THE JOBThe Commercial Analyst will be required to ensure that the commercial objectives of the business...

View more career listings on our Careers Section