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...

Cookie leaks: why you should be worried

More than 54-billion cookies have been leaked on the dark web, according to the latest research conducted by independent researchers and released by NordVPN. While cookies are mostly known as an essential tool for browsing, many are unaware that cookies have become...

Microsoft engineer accidentally saves millions from malware attack

Millions of computers worldwide could have been victims of the most widespread IT hack yet, had it not been foiled just days ago by Microsoft engineer, who spotted the malicious code almost by accident. Andres Freund is a Microsoft software engineer who realised that...

EOH closes out the year on a positive note

As it prepares to close its financial year, EOH is on track with a turnaround strategy that positions it for growth going forward. This is according to CEO Stephen Van Coller, in a pre-closing statement to shareholders. "The EOH of today has emerged out of exceptional...

Red Hat, Nutanix in strategic partnership

Red Hat and Nutanix have announced a strategic partnership to enable a powerful solution for building, scaling and managing cloud-native applications on-premises and in hybrid clouds. Key elements of the partnership include: * Red Hat OpenShift as the preferred choice...

Youth-owned academy brings youngsters into ICT

MakwaIT, a 100% youth and black-owned ICT company, aims to help close the ICT skills gap by assisting in the development of skills through a specialised ICT skills incubation program. The incubation is a 12-month contractual program for both unemployed but determined...

Which economies will bear the brunt of Covid-19 fallout?

While the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has had a severe economic impact on just about every country in the world, there will inevitably be nations that will have to endure significantly more severe economic fallout in the years to come. Measures implemented to deal with...

This is the data lost in recent privacy breaches

A massive 530 million of the most significant breaches during the past year were emails, while 25% of the breaches included phone numbers. Privacy protection company Surfshark analyzed 5,3-billion data points from the most significant breaches of the past year,...

Malware pretends to be a Windows 11 upgrade

Recently, Microsoft officially introduced a new version of its Windows operating system (OS), Windows 11, which will roll out to PC owners later this year. However, as the OS is now available for download and early adoption, Kaspersky has found the update is already...

Mustek is up and running in Durban

Mustek's KwaZulu-Natal operations are open for business. The company's offices and warehouse were ransacked and burned down during the riots earlier this month. "We are grateful for your incredible patience, kindness, and continued support during this transitional...

What are the top business trends in manufacturing?

Gartner has identified the top five business trends that will impact the global manufacturing sector in 2021. These trends will drive business disruption and widen opportunities for manufacturers. "The first response to the global pandemic for many manufacturers was...

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Sage ERP Africa implements PPO

Provider of scalable enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) solutions, Sage ERP Africa has selected Project Portfolio Office (PPO), an online project portfolio management (PPM) and collaboration application, to create greater...

joBerg2c riders stay in touch with Itec

Itec has partnered with Vodacom to provide mobile connectivity for participants in the Old Mutual joBerg2c challenge, one of the country’s favourite mountain bike stage races. This falls in line with Itec’s commitment to supporting sports in South Africa, and provides...

Mahindra Comviva grows mobile music

Mahindra Comviva, the global leader in providing mobile solutions beyond VAS, is rapidly expanding its mobile music offerings in Africa. Over the last 12 months the company has become one of the largest music aggregators in the African continent, having collaborated...

BDS appoints new owners for Xerox dealership

Bytes Document Solutions (BDS), Africa’s leading document management technology and services company and the largest Xerox distributor in the world, has announced that its Xerox dealership in the southern Cape, known as Southern Cape Copiers (SCC), has been acquired...

Tool Centre improves ERP with Sage

Tool Centre, a well-established Industrial supply company on the East Rand, moved its ERP systems into the cloud with Sage ERP X3, in an effort to improve their service levels to their customers, combined with simplifying the ordering process.  In the early days, Tool...

Mobility to change the African enterprise

Mobility is changing the way business is run across Africa, and the IT department needs to step up to enable it, says Ayanda Dlamini, business development manager at LGR Telecommunications.  Mobility is an unstoppable wave, and anyone who tries to block it will simply...

Huawei launches iOS-based TP Controller

Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, announced the launch of TP Controller, an iOS-based Telepresence touch control system.  TP Controller makes it possible for users to control Huawei Telepresence products...

Awareness, response key in tax season

The tax season for March 2012/Feb 2013 finalises in November. Non-provisional tax payers have to adhere to the September submission deadline for manual returns and November for SARS eFiling. HR specialists say it is best to adopt a proactive approach to tax and tax...

Tablets, smartphones fuel telepresence

Smartphones and tablets continue to nab market share from more traditional computing technologies, such as netbooks, as they are integrated into the enterprise arena, says Alain Schram, chief operating officer at Kathea.  Apple's iPad and tablets featuring...

SPAR launches DRYVER app

With a solid retail footprint and more than 500 stores across southern Africa, TOPS at SPAR is known for its edgy marketing and advertising campaigns.  The launch of a new social network, DRYVER, that will be a "push of a button" away for those who’ve had one too...

Senior Business Analyst – Core Banking – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are currently looking for a Senior Business Analyst who will be responsible for creating, refining, and clarifying the detailed definition of the business need, designing the corresponding business processes, and supporting the implementation of the business...

IT Technical Specialist

If you are equipped with a robust IT background and a passion for leadership? We'd like to speak to you!We're on the hunt for a tech-savvy Supervisor with more than 5 years of hands-on experience in IT Support, spanning 1st Line, 2nd Line, and Project within IT...

intermediate Software Developer

My client is seeking an Intermediate Software Developer with E-commerce experience to be responsible for the overall management, support and enhancement of the digital product stack of the company website (Frontend and Backend). Ensuring that the product development...

IT Technical Specialist – Gauteng Strijdompark

If you are equipped with a robust IT background and a passion for leadership? We'd like to speak to you!We're on the hunt for a tech-savvy Supervisor with more than 5 years of hands-on experience in IT Support, spanning 1st Line, 2nd Line, and Project within IT...

intermediate Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

My client is seeking an Intermediate Software Developer with E-commerce experience to be responsible for the overall management, support and enhancement of the digital product stack of the company website (Frontend and Backend). Ensuring that the product development...

SharePoint Developer

We are looking for a junior to mid-range SharePoint Developer.Your role will be pivotal in crafting, advancing, executing, and overseeing SharePoint sites and Office 365 environments. Your close collaboration with diverse departments will enable you to grasp their...

Data Scientist

An exciting opportunity to join a software consulting house with over 3 decades of tech driven solutions using the latest cutting-edge technology. Our client is seeking a Data Scientist with a strong background in machine learning. The ideal candidate must be willing...

Senior Business Analyst – Collections

We are currently looking for a Senior Business Analyst who will be responsible for creating, refining, and clarifying the detailed definition of the business need, designing the corresponding business processes, and supporting the implementation of the business...

SharePoint Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

We are looking for a junior to mid-range SharePoint Developer.Your role will be pivotal in crafting, advancing, executing, and overseeing SharePoint sites and Office 365 environments. Your close collaboration with diverse departments will enable you to grasp their...

Data Scientist – KwaZulu-Natal

An exciting opportunity to join a software consulting house with over 3 decades of tech driven solutions using the latest cutting-edge technology. Our client is seeking a Data Scientist with a strong background in machine learning. The ideal candidate must be willing...

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