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...

Social innovation key to addressing inequity

A report by the Schwab Foundation's Global Alliance for Social Entrepreneurship outlines a series of social innovation solutions for integrating racial and ethnic equity into business practices and unlocking economic growth worldwide. The report, Innovating for...

Mzansi citizens urged to give an hour for Earth

WWF South Africa wants all South Africans to come together for this year's Earth Hour celebration - and, no, it doesn't involve turning off the lights. Over the years, Earth Hour has shone the spotlight on issues of climate change, nature loss and the interrelated...

How CIOs can advance diversity, equity, inclusion

As part of their leadership responsibilities, CIOs should leverage their influence and technology resources to take an active role in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, according to Gartner. "The disruption from the pandemic and social...

Scamming intensifies ahead of Black Widow premiere

After a few release date changes due to the pandemic, the world is finally set to experience the long awaited Black Widow movie. With all the restrictions driven by coronavirus, the organisers decided that the premiere of Black Widow will take place simultaneously in...

MS Teams saw 90% growth to 145m daily users

Microsoft Teams surged in popularity as a direct result of the Coronavirus outbreak in 2020. According to data presented by Tradingplatforms.com, the daily active users (DAU) of Microsoft Teams in April 2021 increased by over 93% compared to a similar period in 2020 -...

New approach needed to combat HIV-related stigma in SA

Globally, external HIV-related stigma is a major threat to all HIV prevention, care and treatment interventions - including the recently launched Universal Test and Treat strategy in South Africa and the 90-90-90 targets set by UNAIDS for the global response by 2020...

CompTIA members offer help to ransomware victims

CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce, has announced several actions to help IT companies affected by the ransomware attack that has impacted organisations world-wide. CompTIA member companies are providing...

EOH responds to reports alleging imminent SITA blacklisting

Former local IT giant EOH has issued a statement following various media reports that it could be blacklisted by government's IT procurement arm, SITA. In a SENS statement this afternoon, the company gives an overview of how the situation arose, as well as its...

IXPs critical to improving Africa’s Internet ecosystem

A new report published by the Internet Society outlines the state of Internet interconnection in Africa and the critical role Internet Exchange Points (IXP) play in improving access and lowering costs. The report, entitled "Moving towards an interconnected Africa: the...

The rise of 5G and its impact on the next normal

Kathy Gibson reports - A massive 1-million 5G subscriptions are going to be added every day this year, taking the total to 580-million users by the end of 2021. Todd Ashton, vice-president and head of Ericsson South and East Africa, points out that 5G growth is...

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Interlock, TruTeq sign agreement

TruTeq Devices, which focuses on providing wireless connectivity solutions to all market sectors – including the likes of Eskom and Sasol - has signed a joint venture agreement with Interlock Systems, an engineering design and manufacturing company specialising in the...

Transaction security cost control in Africa

The African market is increasingly seeking more cost-effective solutions to the challenge of effectively securing electronic transactions, says Max Gysi, director for New Business at Stanchion Payment Solutions. The pan-African market is increasingly price sensitive,...

Toshiba introduces new ultrabook

Toshiba has announced the launch of its new 12,5-inch convertible ultrabook, the Satellite U920t, a compact mobile computer that merges convenience and usability, offering an alternative for users who require a versatile machine in a compact form. The Satellite U920t...

EMC announces new Xtrem product range

EMC Corporation has announced the EMC Xtrem family of Flash-optimised server and storage products and introduced a new line of EMC XtremSF PCIe-based Flash cards that dramatically accelerate application performance. With the addition of XtremSF, EMC continues...

Solving connectivity challenges

Choosing the right connectivity solution for a business is a no-brainer, right? With ADSL prices tumbling, all users have to do is choose the provider that offers the lowest price – and who promises to adjust the fee as prices fall further – and that’s it. Right?...

Ruckus puts multi-band WiFi in hotel walls

Ruckus Wireless has announced the launch of its dual-band concurrent ZoneFlex 7055 WiFi wall switch, the first of its kind in the world.  The ZoneFlex 7055 WiFi wall switch gives hotel and resort operators an elegant, low-cost and inconspicuous solution that leverages...

Airtel rolls out mobile HD voice in Africa

Bharti Airtel, a leading telecommunications services provider with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, has announced the launch of the mobile HD voice service for its subscribers in Africa. The development comes as the first step in Airtel’s ambition to...

Software AG announces ARIS 9

Software AG has announced the availability of the new ARIS Version 9 at CeBIT 2013. ARIS 9 combines the latest technology megatrends - cloud, mobile, social and big data/analytics - and makes them available for a broad user group within a company and beyond. The new...

Fujitsu announces LIFEBOOK notebooks

Fujitsu has announced its new LIFEBOOK E Line family of business notebooks, designed to optimise enterprise mobility. The stylish and lightweight premium notebook PCs are ideal for demanding business users and help secure cost savings in ICT. The LIFEBOOK E Line makes...

DCC, Targus deliver new laptop slipcases

Mobility is an essential element in this day and age, and protecting hardware while on the move is vital. Protect assets by wrapping it in a protective skin with the latest range of Targus slipcases from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC).  The Targus Pulse...

Senior C# .NET Developer – Gauteng Sandton

Hire Resolve's client is urgently seeking the expertise of a C# .Net Engineer in Gauteng that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.Responsibilites: Works collaboratively within product teams to create and support rich,...

Junior Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Design, development, testing and debugging of software according to the functionalrequirements.Use technologies like: JavaScript, C#, ASP.NET MVC and MSSQL to develop software.Follow all standards and methodologies.Work closely with other developers and a variety of...

Finance Reporting Analyst – Western Cape Oakdale

A listed company is looking for a Finance Reporting Analyst to join their dynamic and skilled team in Cape Town.Job Description:The candidate is going to support and carry out the financial reporting activities.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Reviewing...

Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Randburg

Remote position Our client is looking for a Senior Java Developer who is passionate about technology and delighting our clients, to join our Technical Consulting team. Projects include developing custom software, maintaining and supporting software systems, and...

Senior Project Manager

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Managing the production of the required deliverablesPlanning and monitoring the...

Full-stack Developer (Software Developer)

Collaborate within a team of developers to deliver high quality and efficient solutions;Developing new software applications based on software requirement specificationsand coding standards.Refactoring and enhancing existing software.Providing production support in...

Senior .Net Developer

Are you a seasoned .NET Developer looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a talented and motivated Senior .NET Developer to join our growing team. As the Senior .NET Developer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing high-quality software...

Project Manager IT

As Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing complex projects within the financial sector. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing project budgets and ensuring that projects are delivered on...

Senior.NET Developer

Our client is looking for a [URL Removed] Developer for an exciting opportunity to join a fully remote leading web and product development company. You will be responsible for delivering functional, beautiful, scalable, secure and user focused...

Data Scientist III – Gauteng Johannesburg

Role Purpose - We can be a match if you are: Curious - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it Courageous - you're brave...

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