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...

Cyber resilience the foundation for Africa’s next phase of digital growth

Building strong cyber resilience will be the key to sustaining the current remarkable growth of Africa’s digital economy, according to a new white paper from Mastercard. The report – Africa’s Digital Defence Race - highlights that between 2016 and 2025, mobile money...

Digital twins herald shift to Industry 5.0

In the rapidly evolving landscape of Industry 4.0, digital twin technology stands at the forefront of innovation, revolutionising the way industries operate and paving the way for the seamless integration of artificial intelligence (AI). This advancement heralds a...

Strong ethical culture not enough to stop non-compliance

Most compliance leaders tend to focus on building an ethical culture in their organisations to improve employee behaviour, but it has a limited impact on addressing uncertainty about how to be compliant, according to a new survey by Gartner. There are three primary...

Pop-up festival for Comic Con Cape Town

On 2 October 2021, in partnership with Film Cape Town and hosted by the City of Cape Town, Comic Con Cape Town will be bringing a new and reimagined pop-up format to the pop culture scene. Hosted in various venues around the Mother City, Comic Con Cape Town will, for...

Huge increase in social media threats on payment services

Social media attacks on payment services increased by 561,8% in Q2 2021, compared to the previous quarter. The data is supplied by PhisLabs and presented by Atlas VPN, analyzed hundreds of thousands of phishing and social media attacks targeting enterprises, their...

Wits leads partnership to drive AI in Africa

Wits University has invited Africa's research community to join its newly formed AI Africa Consortium, which aims to develop a collaborative network focussed on the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and the application of AI in research and innovation....

Liquid, Unitas partner in Africa

Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with global managed network provider, Unitas Global to better meet the demands of rapid digital transformation across the continent. Through the Unitas Nexus software platform, Liquid will be able...

No mask? You can be fired for refusing to wear PPE

Wearing a mask at work is not necessarily a violation of your personal rights - it could be mandated policy and a firing offence if not followed. There is little doubt that the cracks around Covid-19 are starting to show. As employees become increasingly restless and...

World leaders urge adaptation in the climate change agenda

Global leaders  have stressed the critical urgency of climate adaptation. In a meeting of the Friends of the Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA), they discussed the acceleration of adaptation solutions ahead of November’s United Nations global climate summit, COP26....

Putting the burden on employees leads to compliance failures

Compliance teams that don’t embed their controls into employee processes face a significantly higher rate of compliance failures, according to a survey by Garner. The survey of 755 employees in April 2021 found these failures linked to unnecessary compliance burdens...

Strong PC growth continues in Q2

The recovery of the global PC market gained momentum in the first half of 2021, mainly driven by the growth in gaming notebooks and surging Chromebook sales. According to data presented by StockApps.com, the total number of PCs shipped during the first half of the...

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AWCape deploys Sage for REFSOLS

Refrigeration Solutions & Fridgetec Services (REFSOLS) have commissioned AWCape to supply and implement Sage 300 ERP (previously ERP Accpac). The newly installed ERP with specialised Service Manager software is now providing a solid base for the REFSOLS group to...

Dax introduces Adobe DPS

Dax Data introduces Adobe Digital Publishing Suite (DPS) – an innovative publishing tool that delivers powerful, interactive content across all leading mobile devices. The exponential growth in tablet ownership has created additional opportunities for traditional and...

Gateway encryption eases cloud concerns

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Tellumat, Phybridge in distribution agreement

Tellumat Communication Solutions, the business communications solution provider in the Tellumat group, has signed a distribution agreement with Canadian-based Phybridge, a leading manufacturer of voice over IP (VOIP) Customer Premises Equipment. Under the deal,...

Samsung showcases smart school solution

Samsung Electronics South Africa and one of their content solution partners, Maramedia Publishing, will demonstrate its smart school solution at the upcoming Future Ed education show to take place in Johannesburg from 25 to 27 July. This solution brings together...

SMBs can go professional with ERP

Small or medium company owners are well aware of the advantages that good technology brings to their business. It is also highly likely that they appreciate the growing necessity to have an integrated business management solution and a Web presence as an integral part...

Check Point introduces 13500 Appliance

Check Point Software Technologies, a worldwide leader in securing the Internet, has announced the launch of its 13500 Appliance, the first in a new line of 13000 Appliances designed specifically to expand the company’s data centre network security offerings....

Platco to launch OpenView HD

South African consumers will soon have more to choose from when it comes to digital television. Platco Digital (Platco) will be launching OpenView HD, a free-to-view direct to home (DTH) satellite offering in October. OpenView HD will carry licensed free TV channels...

Fujitsu release ensures messaging security

Fujitsu has launched a new cloud-based solution that minimises the risks, costs and complexity of ensuring robust messaging security. Combining the breadth of ICT security and cloud expertise from Fujitsu with messaging and web security technology from Symantec,...

Better data warehousing grows telco revenues

As telecoms operators look to optimise networks and create new revenue streams, advanced data warehousing and analytics solutions present the answers, says Ayanda Dlamini, business development manager at LGR Telecommunications. Telecom operators around the world are...

Scrum Master (Junior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

SAP BI/BW Consultant (Senior) 2497 TT

1st & 2nd level support for incidents (troubleshooting and resolving) for BW Platform as perdefined SLAs for the following technologies:- BWonHANA- BW4/HANA- HANA- SAP PortalRaise and lead PM (Problem Management) tickets as identified for BW Platform as per...

Senior React Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Exciting Job Opportunity in Paarl (Western Cape) for a Senior React Developer! Our client is seeking a candidate who will take on the responsibility of conceptualizing and executing clear, high-quality code to develop cutting-edge software solutions. You will not only...

Scrum Master (Junior) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

SAP BI/BW Consultant (Senior) 2497 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

1st & 2nd level support for incidents (troubleshooting and resolving) for BW Platform as perdefined SLAs for the following technologies:- BWonHANA- BW4/HANA- HANA- SAP PortalRaise and lead PM (Problem Management) tickets as identified for BW Platform as per...

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.Net Intermediate Developer wanted for an in-office role in Johannesburg Our client is looking for a .Net Developer in Gauteng for an Ecommerce Platform. This candidate must have experience with Visual Studios, SQL databases and T-SQL and source coding. A degree is...

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Are you a master of the monetary realm, a sage of the transaction trade, a virtuoso of the payment process? We're searching for a Solutions Architect who can navigate the labyrinth of payment systems with finesse and flair. Experience in the Banking sector and in...

Senior Software Developer

The Software Engineer/Tech Lead will work collaboratively with the Merchant Journey team to drive development of merchant onboarding and dashboard. How you'll be making a difference: Work alongside the team and be a part of the full software development life...

Service Desk Agent

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and providing technical support? We're seeking a highly motivated and customer-oriented Service Desk Agent to join our dynamic [Email Address Removed] a Service Desk Agent, you'll play a crucial role in...

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