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...

AI PCs, commercial refreshes to drive PC growth in 2024

As the global economy nears recovery, so will the PC market with global shipments forecast to reach 265,4-million units in 2024, up 2% from the prior year according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker....

Strong growth for African smartphone market

Newly released data from IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker shows that Africa's smartphone market saw shipments grow 12,5% year on year (YoY) in Q4 2023 to total 19,8-million units. Smartphone markets across Africa performed well due to the focus of...

Digitalisation helps manage new retail challenges

Changes in demand, emerging consumption occasions, and changing shopping methods have been identified by GlobalData as three key aspects to which consumer companies and food service outlets have had to adapt due to Covid-19. The company's latest report, "Future of...

SA, Nigeria, Kenya are Africa’s top e-commerce markets

A recent Visa report has shown that the top market contributors to e-commerce in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) over the last three years were South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya. Ghana has also shown growth, having replaced Kenya in the top three contributors in 2020. SSA may...

AI can help government improve service delivery

The adoption of artificial intelligence in all spheres of life is an unfolding and accelerating megatrend that is greatly changing how we live, work, and socially interact. A new study by University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) graduate of the MPhil in...

Data centre switch sales surged in Q1

Global data centre switch market revenue was up 14% year-over-year in 1Q21, the strongest growth rate recorded since 1Q18. According to a recent report by Dell'Oro Group, growth was healthy across all major customer segments (Cloud Service Providers, Telco Service...

Windows users urged to update software

Check Point Research (CPR) is urging Windows users to update their software, after discovering four security vulnerabilities that affect products in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and Office online. Rooted from legacy code, the vulnerabilities could have...

Security challenges drove improved IT skills

The vast majority of IT teams in South Africa that faced a rise in cyberattacks (86%) and a heavier security workload (90%) over the course of 2020 strengthened their security skills and knowledge. Despite the challenges created by the pandemic, 52% of the IT teams...

What kids were looking for in 2020-2021

A new Kaspersky Safe Kids study has revealed what children were interested in during 2020 and 2021. Over the past year, their interest has grown in the categories of 'software, audio and video' and 'e-commerce', while 'Internet communication media' and 'computer...

Covid lockdowns will influence economic growth

Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) reported on 8 June that the South African economy expanded by 1,1% quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) and by 4,6% q-o-q on a seasonalised adjusted an annualised rate (saar). Lullu Krugel, chief economist for PwC Strategy& Africa, and Dr...

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Carrier WiFi comes of age in 2013

All indications point to full speed ahead for service provider WiFi deployments in 2013, says Steve Hratko, director of Carrier Marketing at Ruckus Wireless.  While WiFi has been around for quite some time as a consumer and enterprise technology, it’s never garnered...

Mobility changes customer relationships

Emerging technologies have enabled companies to collect, store and analyse customer information in ways that have greatly improved their ability to attract and retain customers.  Enterprises can practice effective customer relationship management (CRM) by using...

Africa is linking up nicely, says Q-KON

Innovative solutions, more focused service delivery and better understanding of the connectivity market are just some of the reasons why Africa is attracting the attention of more service providers. The surge in mobile use within emerging markets across Africa and...

DiData positioned as Leader by Gartner

Dimension Data, the $5,8-billion global specialist IT solutions and services provider, has announced it has been positioned by Gartner in the Leaders Quadrant of the Magic Quadrant for Communications Outsourcing and Professional Services (COPS) 2012 report. Compiled...

Lightweight photography packs a punch

In the world of photography where there are myriad options available, picking a model that differentiates itself from the competition can be a daunting task, says Heinrich Pretorius, Canon product specialist at Drive Control Corporation (DCC).  However, technology is...

Businesses use encryption to protect data

According to B2B International survey conducted this year, encryption is the fifth most widespread protection technique. It’s a sharp rise from the results of a similar survey in 2011 where it barely crept into the top 10.  It is also ranked second among the security...

WiFi to solve 3G data overload

Cellular phone usage has grown exponentially, and with the increased popularity of smartphones that can access the Internet and social media, which requires connectivity, mobile operators are finding themselves increasingly unable to cope with the sheer volumes of...

Large organisations not ready for POPI

The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI) will soon be enacted into South African law and the latest draft has already been passed by the national assembly. However, many large and well-known organisations are not even attending to some of the basics of...

Bytes awarded Cisco certification

Bytes Systems Integration has achieved certification as an Advanced Cisco Borderless Network Architecture Specialised Partner. The new certification enables Bytes to sell and support solutions based on Cisco’s next-generation network architecture. “With the advent of...

HR experts advise school-leavers to upskill

Those leaving school are advised to earnestly embark on study to acquire a qualification, be it a degree, diploma or even a one-year certificate. This is according to human resource (HR) and recruitment experts, who state that it is best to initially start and...

Full-Stack Java Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Looking for a Full-Stack Java Engineer to join an international team. Candidate will be required to work with Development Teams and Product Managers - Must be open to travel.Excellent communication skills is a requirement. Key Requirements 5+ years'...

Test Analyst

Join a rapidly expanding organization that prioritizes the notion that work should be enjoyable, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a positive work environment. Regarded as a leading entity within the financial services sector, the company distinguishes itself...

FUNCTIONAL QA TESTER

Joining our client's talent team as FUNCTIONAL QA TESTER means immersing yourself in an environment surrounded by unique skills, diverse minds, and adaptability. Take this moment to envision your potential within a team where experts collaborate to spark meaningful...

IT ARCHITECT

Joining our client's talent team as an IT Architect means immersing yourself in an environment surrounded by unique skills, diverse minds, and adaptability. Take this moment to envision your potential within a team where experts collaborate to spark meaningful...

Full Stack Java Developer – 2443/2554

One of the biggest IT Companies in SA is looking for a Full Stack Java Developer to join their dynamic teamPlease only apply if you have all the Essential SkillsEssential Skills- Java EE- JavaScript _ JS UI Frameworks (Angular, NodeJS)- Java Application Server...

Software Developer

Our client is seeking a talented Software Developer to join their team. The candidate will work with a team of Developers and users to develop systems that meet the business requirements for an investment management business, and it's associated products. The ideal...

Test Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

Join a rapidly expanding organization that prioritizes the notion that work should be enjoyable, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a positive work environment. Regarded as a leading entity within the financial services sector, the company distinguishes itself...

FUNCTIONAL QA TESTER – Gauteng Primrose

Joining our client's talent team as FUNCTIONAL QA TESTER means immersing yourself in an environment surrounded by unique skills, diverse minds, and adaptability. Take this moment to envision your potential within a team where experts collaborate to spark meaningful...

IT ARCHITECT – Gauteng Primrose

Joining our client's talent team as an IT Architect means immersing yourself in an environment surrounded by unique skills, diverse minds, and adaptability. Take this moment to envision your potential within a team where experts collaborate to spark meaningful...

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