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...

.za Awards will celebrate excellence in the namespace

The .ZA Domain Name Authority (.zadna) will launch the .za Awards to recognise outstanding achievements in the South African domain namespace. "The prestigious .za Awards will pay tribute to individuals and organisations who have made significant contributions to the...

Deepfakes increase in election run-up

More than 4-billion people worldwide will take part in elections this year, including in the US, UK, Indi, and South Africa. However, the increasing prevalence of disinformation, fuelled by the growing use of deepfakes and generative AI, means that politicians and...

IT failure affects WesBank services

WesBank has confirmed that it is experiencing technical issues that are affecting the availability of some of its services. According to a statement from Ghana Msibi, CEO of WesBank Motor, the issues are as a result of hardware failures. "Our IT teams are giving this...

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...

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Triple Point acquires WAM Systems

Triple Point Technology, the leading global provider of cloud and on-premise commodity management software, has acquired WAM Systems, the premier provider of supply chain planning and optimisation solutions for process manufacturing industries including oil and gas,...

FrontRange launches HEAT Cloud 2012.3

FrontRange, a leading provider of hybrid IT service management (ITSM) solutions, has announced the latest release of its cloud-based ITSM platform, HEAT Cloud 2012.3 which features significant enhancements in three primary areas: social IT; global and local support;...

Turn any TV into a Smart TV with Nology

Users can now turn any old or new television into an advanced Smart TV with the Cideko Smart TV Box from Nology. This Android-based product enables users to access digital content via the Internet, enjoy online shopping, download movies, music and interact on social...

mPowa a company to watch in 2013

Rapid advances in e-commerce are expected to revolutionise the way that companies receive payments for their goods and services with the mobile phone fast becoming mobile cash till. The benefits for companies operating across a wide verity of sectors in both the...

UC key to improving service delivery

The central role of government is service delivery to its customers - namely the citizens of South Africa - and two of the primary directives of government are education and healthcare. However, delivering these services presents a number of challenges, particularly...

Riverbed acquires OPNET

Riverbed Technology, the performance company, has announced that it has closed its acquisition of OPNET Technologies. Through this acquisition, Riverbed is now the leader in the converging application and network performance management markets. The Riverbed Cascade...

Functionality a key contact centre driver

Technology upgrades and migration to IP/SIP are key drivers for the contact centre systems market in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Revenue growth in the analytics segment is robust, followed by the quality monitoring (QM) segment. Despite the presence of...

Snapdisk introduces new backup service

With the holiday season upon user, there is no excuse not to implement a backup plan for all photos, videos, and other important digital documents. While keeping data on a USB storage drive is handy, it is not the most secure way to store it. Physical backup devices...

DCC delivers new WD hard drives

 Distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is now delivering the latest version of Western Digital’s My Passport Edge portable hard drives for PC and Mac. The 500Gb My Passport Edge features a USB 3.0 interface for fast read/write speeds, a sleek and ultra-slim...

Ericsson, Unitel bring 4G LTE to Angola

Ericsson has announced that it has been selected by Unitel, leading provider of telecommunications services in Angola, as key supplier of its next-generation 4G LTE network. The agreement covers the deployment of new LTE sites, Ericsson’s Home Subscriber Servers (HSS)...

SAP Test Analyst at QES

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a SAP Functional Test Analyst to join them on a permanent basis The successful incumbent would be responsible for the testing of systems within the SAP Centre of Excellence based on the testing processes,...

PHP Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Hire Resolve's client is currently seeking a skilled PHP Software Developer to join our client's dynamic team in Johannesburg. As a PHP Software Developer, you will be responsible for designing and developing web applications and implementing innovative solutions to...

Java Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

Hire Resolve's client in Johannesburg is seeking a talented Java Developer to join their team. As a Java Developer, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge software applications and contribute to the development of custom solutions. This is an exciting...

JavaScript Full Stack Developer – 0619 – Gauteng Pretoria

Large Automobile company based in Pretoria is looking to fill this urgent role. Contract roleHybrid ModelESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED (in sequence of importance): In sequence of importance:1. NodeJS (typescript and Javascript) – expert knowledge2. React and backend...

Business Analyst Digital – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Business Analysts your time is now! Our clients who are Giants in the Retail industry are looking for a skilled Business Analyst: Digital. Experience a great permanent hybrid role located in Sandton and be a part of a diverse team! Requirements: Initiate and execute...

Data Engineer

A reputable FMCG company is looking to employ a Data Architect on a 6 months contract with high possibility of extension, They are looking for a talented and motivated Data Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data...

BI Specialist

A well-established Travel company is seeking tp appoint a BI Specialist.Qualification and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.Demonstrable experience working as a BI Specialist or similar role, with a focus on...

Project Manager

An exciting opportunity exists for a Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The main responsibilities of the Project Manager include: program maintenance and execution; high level stakeholder management; Holding business leaders accountable, delivering these...

Senior Software Engineer

Our clients who are innovators in the retail industry have a fantastic hybrid opportunity based in Sandton for a Senior Software Engineer! As a member of the team, you will be responsible for creating highly scalable Python/Java web applications and services....

Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

A reputable FMCG company is looking to employ a Data Architect on a 6 months contract with high possibility of extension, They are looking for a talented and motivated Data Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data...

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