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...

Africa dominates list of the fastest-growing economies

Africa will account for 11 of the world's 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024, the African Development Bank Group said in its latest Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook (MEO) of the continent released on Friday. Overall, real gross domestic product (GDP) growth for...

Telco industry embraces GenAI

It's been five years since the telecommunications industry first deployed 5G networks to drive new performance levels for customers and unlock new value for telcos. But that industry milestone has been overshadowed by the emergence of generative AI (GenAI) and the...

Smartphone sales see Q1 recovery

The pace of recovery for the smartphone market accelerated in the first quarter of 2021 (1Q21) with 25,5% year-over-year shipment growth. According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, smartphone...

Ransomware recovery cost more than doubles

The average total cost of recovery from a ransomware attack has more than doubled in a year, increasing from $761 106 in 2020 to $1,85-million in 2021. The average ransom paid is $170 404, according to a new Sophos report, "The State of Ransomware 2021". The global...

Advanced robotics could transform spinal surgery

Advanced robotics, combined with artificial intelligence and machine learning technology, could transform spinal surgery safety, costs, and recovery for millions of patients worldwide over the next decade. That's the word from Dr Michael Steinmetz, chairman of the...

Regional IT spend set to hit $171bn

IT spending in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is projected to total $171-billion in 2021, an increase of 4,5% from 2020, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. "IT projects were either put on hold or canceled in MENA because of Covid-19. In 2021, as the...

What makes a business ready for the future?

A positive attitude to change, being open to new technology, adaptability - these are three of the six traits that help "future ready" businesses succeed, even as businesses around the world have faced disruptions brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the...

BEC causes $1,8bn damage in US alone

The Covid-19-fuelled surge in the use of technology and online solutions created a huge space for cybercriminals who committed a record number of internet crimes in the US last year. In 2020, almost 792 000 complaints were logged by the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint...

Last chance to join the Justice Accelerator

Game-changing justice startups looking for the opportunity to take their business to new heights have until tomorrow (30 April 2021) to enter the Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) Innovating Justice Challenge. Interested applicants can enter via...

Biggest digital marketing challenges are internal

Disruptive external events presented the largest challenges for organizations in 2020, however 35% of digital marketing leaders believe their biggest challenges in 2021 will come from within their organisations, according to Gartner. Gartner surveyed 350 marketing...

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Service Desk Agent I – Gauteng Midrand

iOCO Infrastructure Services: Where Challengers and Innovators Thrive. We are currently hiring for the position of Service Desk Agent I to join our IT support team. As a Service Desk Agent I, you will be the first point of contact for technical issues, providing...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Centurion

Duties & Responsibilities Facilitate and/or participate in workshops and JAD sessions with stakeholders to determine, analyse and interpret business requirements.Manage the end to end planning and successful deployment of solutions and facilitate software release...

System Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region

As a Systems Analyst specializing in Software Development, you will be a key liaison between business stakeholders and the software development team. Your primary focus will be on understanding business requirements, translating them into technical specifications, and...

Implemantation Specialist

Qualification: Degree in FinanceAdded advantage: completed articles Experience: 3 - 5 years experience in Treasury or Finance Systems Implemantation Key Responsibilities:Coach and prepare customers for successful rollouts of the applications. Ensure effective transfer...

Field Support Engineer

Seeking More Than Just a Job? Embrace a New Chapter with iOCO Infrastructure Services. We are a leading [industry/sector] company looking for a highly skilled and motivated Field Support Engineer to join our technical support team. As a Field Support Engineer, you...

Repair Technicians and Field Service Technicians

We are seeking qualified Petrol, Diesel or Panel beater technicians with a valid C1 / C14 driver's license. A PrDP will be preferred. This position is in the Greater Cape Town area. Min. 5 years experience as a qualified vehicle technician required (THIS POSITION IS...

Implemantation Specialist – Gauteng Pretoria

Qualification: Degree in FinanceAdded advantage: completed articles Experience: 3 - 5 years experience in Treasury or Finance Systems Implemantation Key Responsibilities:Coach and prepare customers for successful rollouts of the applications. Ensure effective transfer...

Field Support Engineer – Mpumalanga

Seeking More Than Just a Job? Embrace a New Chapter with iOCO Infrastructure Services. We are a leading [industry/sector] company looking for a highly skilled and motivated Field Support Engineer to join our technical support team. As a Field Support Engineer, you...

2nd line Support Engineer German

Join the iOCO Infrastructure Services Community: Where Work is an Adventure, Not Just a Job.We're looking for a German speaking 2nd line IT Support Engineer to join our team of problem-solvers and help us keep our software running smoothly.What you'll do:Assisting in...

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