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...

Pinnacle takes aim at the enterprise

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle Tech Tour - Pinnacle is growing its enterprise business, with a full range of services and solutions that aim to help resellers address the full datacentre stack. The company has been growing its enterprise product and solution...

Electric vehicles enter a new era

In 2024, automakers will continue to wrestle with shifts caused by software and electrification's increasing roles creating a new phase for electric vehicles (EVs), according to Gartner. "New OEM incumbents want to heavily redefine the status quo in automotive," says...

Study finds Earth’s energy imbalance has doubled

Researchers have found that Earth's energy imbalance approximately doubled during the 14-year period from 2005 to 2019. Earth's climate is determined by a delicate balance between how much of the Sun's radiative energy is absorbed in the atmosphere and at the surface...

Fraudsters target popular cartoon show’s fans

In 2021, users have been served more video on demand content than anyone could ever imagine, yet most of us have that one show where we eagerly anticipate new episodes. For many, it is Rick and Morty, a dark adult cartoon, the fifth season of which kicked off...

Most tech will be built outside IT by 2024

By 2024, 80% of technology products and services will be built by those who are not technology professionals, according to Gartner. This trend is driven by a new category of buyers outside of the traditional IT enterprise who are occupying a larger share of the...

Are your headphones putting others in danger?

Headphones can be a great way to listen to music or podcasts, helping us to enjoy the best sound experiences without interruptions. Many people also find that headphones can help them to concentrate or relax by blocking background noise and distractions. However,...

Wearables market shows positive growth

In the first quarter of 2021, the wearable market in Europe grew 33% compared with the same period in 2020, according to the latest IDC Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. Between January and March, 22-million units were shipped to the region. "A year after...

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The benefits of upgrading to Windows 8

Now that the Windows 8 operating system is available - it was released to manufacturing in August 2012, and for general use at the end of October 2012 - the question is what benefits will make it worth the consumer’s while to upgrade, says Cindy du Toit, Microsoft...

XDSL provides critical connectivity for G4S

G4S, a global leader in the provision of safety and security solutions and specialist provider of cash security solutions for the banking and retail sector, relies heavily on being able to accurately manage all of its cash In transit (CIT) from the customer to the...

TAKEALOT.com acquires stake in Mr D

Mr D (formerly Mr Delivery) continues its transition from a pure food delivery business into a fully fledged business to consumer distribution business, specialising in last mile deliveries to the consumer market. Mr D has over the past 12 months rebranded and...

OTEL relocates VoIP station

OTEL Telecoms has announced the relocation of its VoIP transit service, dubbed Victoria Station, from 158 Jan Smuts Avenue to TERACO in Isando. The service, used by providers as primary or failover VoIP termination, has been operating from the Rosebank-based data...

iROKOtv launches app for Nokia Lumia

iROKOtv, the world’s largest online distributor of Nigerian movies, has announced the launch of a brand new mobile app for the platform, in an exclusive partnership with global phone manufacturer, Nokia. The app has been designed to give Nollywood fans and iROKOtv...

Esquire launches new Geeko tablets

Digital and lifestyle distributor, Esquire Technologies – the 2012 African distributor of the Year - has announced that it is to launch the Geeko Junior and Geeko Premium tablets.  This is according to Asgar Mahomed, MD of Esquire Technologies, who says the Geeko...

ILM implementation empowers utilities

It boasts the distinction of being the largest producer of electricity in Africa and ranks among the top seven utilities in the world in terms of generation capacity, providing power to more than 4,3-million customers. But what exactly goes into powering a major...

Avoiding virtualisation’s dark side

Uncontrolled virtual machine sprawl can undermine the business case for virtualisation, says Warren Olivier of software vendor Veeam – and IT managers need to deploy new tools to manage much more complex environments. Olivier identifies three major issues in managing...

Printing goes mobile

Mobility is the future of the workforce, as the proliferation of tablets, notebooks and smartphones allows users to work almost seamlessly from anywhere, anytime. However, one aspect of the business environment often remains tied to traditional wired environments –...

First TD-LTE TV broadcast a success

For the first time in the world, TD-LTE (time division duplex long term evolution) technology has successfully been used for a live TV broadcast. On 5 January, China Mobile’s TD-LTE network transmitted a live video stream of the Xiamen International Marathon to TV...

Project Manager – Gauteng Centurion

Our client based in Isando; Johannesburg is seeking a Project Manager to join their team.PURPOSE OF THE ROLEAccomplish project objectives by planning and evaluating project activities for Operations Department projects. These may vary in both size, technical scope and...

Junior Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: Junior Software Engineers are part of a development team building the MeerKAT, MeerKAT Extension, African VLBI Network (AVN) and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescopes. They are responsible for writing the software that controls and monitor the...

Azure Data Engineer

Are you a skilled IT professional with a passion for innovation and cutting-edge technology? Our client is seeking a talented Azure Data Engineer to join their dynamic team at the Midrand/Menlyn location. As a global leader in the automotive industry, they are...

Mobile and Cloud Full Stack Software Developer

Our client within the Technology space is seeking a Mobile and Cloud Full Stack Software Developer with a focus on Flutter Development and Cloud Solutions to join their team on a permanent basis. Their offices is based in the Pretoria area, and they have a hybrid...

Systems Manager

Our client, a leading South African conservation organization, is seeking a Systems Manager to join their team in Johannesburg. They manage 22 national parks and protected areas across 12 countries, covering 20 million hectares.Role Overview:The Systems Manager will...

System Analyst

Job DescriptionTo improve efficiency, reduce waste, identify and implement solutions, meet project deadlines and accurately document the necessary requirements to be done in accordance with local / global strategic planning and standards in compliance to the Company's...

Java Lead Developer at Parvana Recruitment

Client Details:Our client, a successful FinTech company, collaborates with major banks, retailers, and MNOs to optimise transactions. They unite dedicated individuals to provide innovative enterprise solutions that foster economic growth. With a dynamic and innovative...

Back-End Developer – TypeScript at Parvana Recruitment

About the Role:As a Senior Backend TypeScript Developer, you will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of our client's backend systems. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising scalable and high-performance server-side...

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