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...

Gaming PCs to bounce back, monitors continue to grow

Global shipments for gaming PCs suffered the same fate as the overall PC market in 2023 with the gaming category declining 13,2% year over year to 44-million units for the year. However, gaming monitors were able to buck the trend as lower pricing helped drive volume...

Digital twins market heads for $150bn by 2030

With advancements in Internet of Things (IoT), cloud, artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics, the global market for digital twins, spanning software and services, is projected to exceed $150-billion in 2030, says GlobalData. Digital twins are becoming...

SAIRR puts forward proposals to save the economy

Last week, the Institute of Race Relations launched a campaign to #SaveTheEconomy. Through its Racism Is NOT The Problem initiative, the IRR sent letters to politicians and the CEOs of banks to obtain their backing in reviving the economy. The organisation has issued...

What happens if a state of emergency is declared?

If the President decides to declare a state of emergency as a result of the recent extensive looting and unrest, it will be different from those declared during apartheid, writes Webber Michael Evans. South Africa has not had a state of emergency since the apartheid...

SA riots and limitations on insurance claims

Businesses seeking to recover losses from the widespread damage caused by recent riots and looting need to act promptly in filing claims to SASRIA, write Lisa Swaine and Maria Philippides from Weber Wentzel As vandalism, looting, damagee and destruction course through...

Travellers cautioned about hotel Wi-Fi

With travelling on the rise again, experts warn about the risks public Wi-Fi in hotels may pose and, as 50% of people choose to travel domestically, this puts the data of a lot of travelers in danger. "As noticed by the FBI, hackers often use hotel Wi-Fi to attack...

SA leans toward dystopian tech future unless moves are made soon

South Africa could face a dystopian technological future, unless moves are made to harness technology for societal good now. This is according to Johan Steyn, chair of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) Special Interest Group...

Microsoft continues reign as most imitated brand for phishing

In a quarter that saw Microsoft warn of a new Russian Nobelium phishing campaign, the technology giant was again the brand most frequently targeted by cybercriminals, as it was in both Q1 2021 and Q4 2020. This is according to Check Point's latest Brand Phishing...

The return of the USB in cyberthreats

Kaspersky experts have uncovered a rare, wide-scale advanced persistent threat (APT) campaign against users that was first detected in Southeast Asia, identifying about 1 500 victims, some of which were government entities. Initial infection occurs via spear-phishing...

Never use dye-stained notes from ATMs

ATMs are an essential part of our country's economic infrastructure providing vital services to communities and during the recent civil unrest hundreds of them were destroyed, hampering the ability of bank customers to access cash and other financial services. The SA...

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Fontera named a Sweet Tooth partner

Fontera Digital Works, one of South Africa’s only independent development houses with an international footprint, has signed a local partnership agreement with Sweet Tooth, the software company that offers tailor-made loyalty programme e-commerce solutions.  The...

Epson releases L355 printer

The Epson L355 is a wireless all-in-one with integrated ink system, ideal for home offices and small offices. This printer, scanner and copier features WiFi connectivity and two extra bottles of black ink. Featuring Micro Piezo printhead technology and Epson genuine...

Optimising the office environment

The sheer flow of information in today’s corporate economy is staggering. However, whilst the information stream seems to be running optimally, the accessibility management, secure transfer and usage of it leave some room for improvement.  In fact, it is estimated...

Home IT threatens corporate network security

As South African IT managers and network administrators grapple with increasing threats against their organisations from hackers, phishing, malware and naive insiders, there is another dark threat looming on the horizon. These risks involve the use of corporate...

Risk-based internal auditing best practices

In designing risk-based auditing and monitoring activities, it is important that the internal auditor works closely with the organisation’s senior leadership and the board, or committee of the board, to gain a clear understanding of auditing and monitoring...

Vodacom empowers youth with skills training

Vodacom empowers youth with ICT skills training In a bid to help tackle skills development and job creation within the information and communications technology (ICT) sector, Vodacom has embarked on a drive to help empower unemployed youth with ICT skills training. ...

Q-KON and partners connect Malawian school

Q-KON, a Pan-African distributor of Alvarion solutions, has provided Alvarion WiFi technology to Malawi’s Bishop Mackenzie International School (BMIS), enhancing the academic institution’s existing network and equipping it with valuable wireless connectivity.  As a...

SA companies need mobile identities

Now is the time for South African companies to establish a mobile identity, run targeted mobile promotions and leverage social media to seriously engage the growing mobile commerce market. This is the view of management at MicroStrategy South Africa, a leading...

First Distribution a WHIPTAIL distributor

First Distribution has signed an agreement with WHIPTAIL, the data storage-industry innovator powering faster and more energy-efficient computing for today’s global businesses via flash storage, to distribute their products throughout southern Africa. WHIPTAIL’s...

Trends and strides in e-commerce

The e-commerce environment is more competitive than ever. Mark Chirnside, CEO of payment gateway PayU looks at three top trends that companies need to be aware of.  There is no disputing the fact that, with the increased adoption of mobile technology and alternative...

SQL DBA – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

This is a 12 month contract for a SQL DBA based in JHB. Database Administration, Replication, and Troubleshooting skillsExperience in Database Design and ManagementStrong knowledge of SQL Server and T-SQL languageAbility to install, configure, and maintain SQL Server...

Python Developer

Join Our Funky Data Dream Team Are you a wizard in the realms of Data Intelligence and Business Intelligence? Do you groove to the rhythm of Qlikview and AWS or MA Azure? If you're nodding your head, keep reading because we're looking for someone just like you! What's...

Cloud Engineer x2

Our client in the financial sector is seeking a talented and highly motivated Systems Engineer to join their IT team. The Systems Engineer will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's IT infrastructure, ensuring its...

Mobile App Developer

An exciting opportunity for a skilled Mobile App Developer to join telecommunications company focused on research, development and manufacturing of consumer telemetry devices and control panels. Ideal candidate must reside in Durban as this is a full-time office-based...

Python Developer – Gauteng Midrand

Join Our Funky Data Dream Team Are you a wizard in the realms of Data Intelligence and Business Intelligence? Do you groove to the rhythm of Qlikview and AWS or MA Azure? If you're nodding your head, keep reading because we're looking for someone just like you! What's...

Cloud Engineer x2 – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client in the financial sector is seeking a talented and highly motivated Systems Engineer to join their IT team. The Systems Engineer will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's IT infrastructure, ensuring its...

Mobile App Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Kloof

An exciting opportunity for a skilled Mobile App Developer to join telecommunications company focused on research, development and manufacturing of consumer telemetry devices and control panels. Ideal candidate must reside in Durban as this is a full-time office-based...

IT Snr Project Manager

REQUIRMENTS: Degree or Honours essentialPMP, Prince, or any recognized Agile affiliation10 years of experience in managing complex projects within an IT environment.Demonstrated ability in collaborating with top-level executives and senior managers across various...

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