Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

Mission on to catch and lift a sinking satellite

NASA NASA is attempting to stop a space observatory from dropping to earth. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is NASA’s astrophysics multitool, capable of quickly observing a wide range of cosmic objects in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray light. All...

Steady growth puts digital trade firmly on the map

New experimental estimates show that digital trade is increasing significantly across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2023, underscoring the importance of digital technologies in shaping international trade. Up to now, much of the...

Geopolitics creates inflationary pressures for SA

As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation etc - is already spreading to the global economy with oil-importing economies such as South Africa particularly exposed to...

Marvell joins the Nivida ecosystem

Nvidia and Marvell Technology have announced a strategic partnership to connect Marvell to the Nvidia AI factory and AI-RAN ecosystem through Nvidia NVLink Fusion. The companies will also collaborate on silicon photonics technology. In addition, Nvidia has invested...

Liquid C2, Google open first-for-Africa Partner Experience Centre

Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, has launched Africa’s first Partner Experience Centre powered by Google Cloud in Johannesburg. The facility is designed to empower partners and resellers to move beyond traditional distribution, providing the immersive,...

Concern over poor results in gateway subjects

As South Africans celebrate a record-high matric pass rate, concerns over poor returns in gateway subjects like Mathematics remain. Siviwe Gwarube, minister of basic education, explains that just 34% of candidates wrote Mathematics, while most wrote Mathematical...

Matric pass rate at record high

The Department of Education has announced an 88% matric pass rate for the class of 2025, with more than 656 000 learners achieving the National Senior Certificate. More than 900 000 candidates wrote at about 6 000 centres, says Siviwe Gwarube, minister of basic...

Minister debunks ‘myth’ of 30% pass mark

Minister of basic education Siviwe Gwarube has debunked the popular myth that 30% is the matric pass mark. “We must put this stubborn myth to rest,” she says, adding that the National Senior Certificate (NSC) is earned by meeting minimum requirements across a full...

Cyber-enabled fraud one of the most pervasive global threats

Artificial intelligence, geopolitical fragmentation and a surge in cyber-enabled fraud are redefining the global cyber risk landscape at unprecedented speed, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026. The report, developed in...

2025 holiday PC shipments exceed expectations

Global PC shipments grew 9,6% year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, reaching 76,4-million units, according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. The results cap off a...

Technology, talent, trust to redefine the workplace

2026 will see businesses doubling down their focus on their people. As not only their biggest asset, but also one of their greatest investments - companies are ensuring that their teams are being offered the wellbeing, training, development and new technology-driven...

Apple, Google AI partnership a win-win for both

Apple and Google have announced that the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google's Gemini models and cloud technology. Anisha Bhatia, senior technology analyst at GlobalData, says the partnership is a win-win for both companies. “The move...

Internet shutdown is Iran’s 62nd this decade

Iran’s countrywide Internet shutdown is continuing into its fifth day, amid widespread riots and violent crackdowns. A communications blackout is a popular tool in Iran, and this is the 62nd time the government has imposed Internet censorship in the last decade. This...

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Leading IT trends shaping businesses in 2025

In 2025, IT trends are revolutionising the business landscape, fuelled by rapid technological advancements across all sectors. At the heart of this transformation is AI, alongside a suite of emerging trends that are becoming indispensable for any forward-thinking IT...

The future of AI in 2025

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How to safeguard against cybercrime

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Breaking the stigma around employee monitoring

For many, the term “employee monitoring” conjures images of surveillance, distrust, and invasive oversight. This perception is outdated and misaligned with the evolving needs of modern workplaces. According to Warren Bonheim, co-founder of WorkStatz, the award-winning...

Fundamentals of positive customer experience in 2025

By getting certain fundamentals right, companies can deliver a great customer experience (CX) no matter what industry or region they operate in. Wayne Haw, regional director for CX customer success: Middle East and Africa at SAP, unpacks what it means to deliver a...

Trust no-one: Making sense of zero trust for your business

Protecting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from cyber threats goes beyond traditional firewalls. A zero-trust approach is now essential, offering enhanced security against insider threats and risks associated with remote work. Despite the initial investment,...

35 years on, is ransomware still effective?

Ransomware has been around for 35 years, with the first known case involving the AIDS Trojan. This malware was spread using physical disks, pretending to be software to assess people’s risk of developing AIDS. Since then, ransomware has become a major cyber threat,...

Essential software skills that will dominate 2025

Developers and web operations (WebOps) specialists face a challenging year as organisations strive to drive more value from their ICT investments, ramp up cloud migration, fortify cybersecurity, and address sustainability and environmental imperatives. By James...

Lower the risk of abandoned online shopping carts

Many e-commerce platforms experience elevated levels of cart abandonment because they fail to consider the perspective of the buyer. In much the same way that software can be far removed from the actual needs of the end user, so disconnects occur between online...

Project Manager IT at QES

Job Title: Project Manager - Independent Contract Location: Cape Town North (Hybrid - 3 days in office) Contract Type: Independent Contractor Reports To: Head of Technology / Delivery Manager Company Overview:My client operative in the Retail / financial services...

Project Manager IT at QES – Western Cape Kuils River

Job Title: Project Manager - Independent Contract Location: Cape Town North (Hybrid - 3 days in office) Contract Type: Independent Contractor Reports To: Head of Technology / Delivery Manager Company Overview:My client operative in the Retail / financial services...

Hardware Technician – Control Equipment

We are seeking an experienced Hardware Technician with a strong background in electronics engineering to join our client's Control Equipment division. This role is pivotal in bridging Production and Engineering, with responsibilities including industrialising test...

Hardware Technician – Control Equipment – Gauteng Gauteng

We are seeking an experienced Hardware Technician with a strong background in electronics engineering to join our client's Control Equipment division. This role is pivotal in bridging Production and Engineering, with responsibilities including industrialising test...

Software Test Engineer – Embedded/Firmware

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Test Engineer to join a specialized Software Development Verification & Test team. You will be responsible for testing and debugging manufactured equipment using systematic manual and automated testing methodologies. You...

Software Test Engineer – Embedded/Firmware – Gauteng Gauteng

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Test Engineer to join a specialized Software Development Verification & Test team. You will be responsible for testing and debugging manufactured equipment using systematic manual and automated testing methodologies. You...

Full Stack Developer (Blazor – .NET – C#)

We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer with expert-level front-end experience using Blazor to contribute to the design, development, and enhancement of modern, scalable applications. The role focuses on building rich user interfaces using Microsoft...

CRM Developer at GEMS

IntroductionInternal Advert - CRM DeveloperThe position of CRM Developer is vacant. The CRM Developer role will report directly to the Senior Manager: Application Development and forms part of the ICT Division. The position is a permanent position and will be based at...

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