What you need to know about the new face of banking fraud
One of the fastest-growing and most dangerous scams targeting South African consumers involves something many people have never heard of: RAT attacks. According to Bonolo Sebolai, head of fraud at TymeBank, these scams rely on tricking customers into giving criminals...
NASA analysis shows La Niña limited 2025 sea level rise
A mild La Niña caused greater rainfall over the Amazon basin, which offset rising sea levels due to record warming of Earth’s oceans. The rise in the global mean sea level slowed in 2025 relative to the year before, an effect largely due to the La Niña conditions that...
World Robot Olympiad expands in Africa
The World Robot Olympiad (WRO), one of the world’s largest robotics competitions, has expanded significantly across Africa. From just five countries in 2020, WRO is now active in 14 countries with more than 40 000 young participants in the 2025 season. More than 2 000...
Greenovate Awards mark 10 years of student innovation
The Greenovate Awards are back for 2025 with more prizes, new categories and an important milestone to celebrate – 10 years of inspiring young people to design practical sustainability solutions for South Africa’s built environment. Entries are open for the...
Nobel laureates show how new technology can drive sustained growth
Over the last two centuries, for the first time in history, the world has seen sustained economic growth. This has lifted vast numbers of people out of poverty and laid the foundation of our prosperity. This year’s laureates in economic sciences, Joel Mokyr, Philippe...
Amid global upheavals, SA’s trade is at a crossroads
South Africa is at a critical juncture in its trade journey. A new white paper released by Verto reveals that, while local businesses face mounting pressures from global tariff disputes, currency volatility and infrastructure challenges, there are also unprecedented...
Innovative young scientists reap their just rewards
The 2025 Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF) ended on a high note as outstanding young scientists were recognised and rewarded for their rigorous and innovative research projects. This year’s event at Emperors Palace brought together the brightest young...
Canal+ to finalise MultiChoice acquisition
The Canal+ offer to acquire Multichoice shares expired on Friday (10 October), with the offer being accepted by shareholders of 92,54% of the outstanding shares. Together with the MultiChoice shares that were already held by Canal+ prior to, these acceptances will...
SA gearing up to lead Africa’s space industry
By 2026, Africa’s space industry is projected to be worth $22,6-billion - and South Africa is gearing up to be at the forefront of this growth creating thousands of jobs, driving innovation, and boosting the national economy. This was the message from Nomfaneko Majaja...
Climate experts call for inclusive prosperity, climate justice
African climate think tanks and experts have called for the support of inclusive decision making spaces by the G20 and accelerated reform of international cooperation institutions to create a more equitable global economic architecture that leaves no one behind....
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The rise of hybrid cooling in African AI and HPC
The future of IT thermal management is here - and it's a hybrid of air and liquid cooling technologies, writes Jonathan Duncan, technical director for Africa at Vertiv. Enterprises across the globe are adopting high-performance computing (HPC) for artificial...
Address mining challenges by digging into cyber risks beyond IT
Despite the mining industry's operational technology (OT) systems being vulnerable to cyberattacks, many decision-makers still see these threats as purely an IT issue, even though a breach could potentially disrupt mining operations. By Iniel Dreyer, MD of Data...
How AI can support a growing digital infrastructure
South Africa's need for digital infrastructure is growing. Digital transformation and digitisation trends are reliant on the rollout of infrastructure, including, most notably, data centres, writes Sienna Cana, global enterprise segment marketing manager at Axis...
Sage Intacct expands African footprint
Sage has launched Sage Intacct in Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Eswatini. Sage Intacct helps to empower financial teams from repetitive tasks, with key features and benefits including: * Making Informed Decisions: Finance teams will gain clear insights into their financial...
Coming soon: rAge 2024
The 22nd edition of the really Awesome gaming expo (rAge) will run from 29 November to 1 December at the Johannesburg Expo Centre (JEC), Nasrec. This year's ticket options include: * Day Pass: Enjoy a full day of excitement with a one-day pass, giving you access to...
Are legislative delays crippling SA’s online gambling industry?
If you are an avid sports fan, you cannot help but have noticed the rise of sports betting over the past few years. By Sihle Bulose, director: corporate and commercial, and Zanrie Linstrom, candidate attorney: corporate and commercial at CMS South Africa Companies in...
Smart shipping software aids environmental sustainability
The findings of PwC's inaugural Voice of the Consumer Survey paint a clear picture of consumers' changing attitudes towards goods that are responsibly sourced and do no harm to the environment. The findings, released by the professional services multinational in May,...
ISPs are reshaping their relationship with FNOs
Recent studies show that the average internet speed in South Africa is significantly lower than the global average, with rural areas experiencing even worse performance. By Tholo Lerotholi, co-founder of Merge X According to Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, South...
The three Ps of cloud migration
South Africa's public sector is at a critical juncture, facing unique economic challenges while striving for technological advancement. With pressures to reduce costs, improve service delivery, and modernise infrastructure, the adoption of cloud technology has become...
Why you need employees who connect multiple generations
"Cuspers" excel at connecting multiple generations within the workforce. But what exactly is a cusper, and why should organisations pay attention to them? A cusper is someone born at the intersection of two generations, embodying a blend of traits from both. These...
Systems Engineer (Fortinet) – Pre- and Post-Sales – Remote Remote
Job OverviewThe Systems Engineer (Fortinet NSE4/FCP) will play a critical role in delivering technical expertise for Fortinet solutions, supporting both pre-sales and post-sales activities. This role involves collaborating with sales teams, channel partners, and...
Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
The Business Analyst will capture, analyse, and document business requirements, support software delivery, and facilitate change management, testing, and stakeholder communication. Key Responsibilities Define and document business functions, processes, and system...
Mid Level C++ Developer
We have an opening for an intermediate C++ developer to join our client's IT team in Century City, Cape Town Key Requirements C++ system development (3+ years)MySQL or any other DB (3+ years)Docker proficiency advantageousGitLab proficiency advantageousClient - Server...
Java Developer – Sapiens
Seeking a Java Developer with strong experience in the Sapiens enterprise software suite. This role involves developing, integrating, and extending Sapiens solutions using Java-based APIs and customization layers, primarily within the insurance or finance sector. The...
Mid Level C++ Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
We have an opening for an intermediate C++ developer to join our client's IT team in Century City, Cape Town Key Requirements C++ system development (3+ years)MySQL or any other DB (3+ years)Docker proficiency advantageousGitLab proficiency advantageousClient - Server...
Java Developer – Sapiens – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Seeking a Java Developer with strong experience in the Sapiens enterprise software suite. This role involves developing, integrating, and extending Sapiens solutions using Java-based APIs and customization layers, primarily within the insurance or finance sector. The...
Senior Data Analyst – Telescope Operator
A key role has opened for a Senior Data Analyst / Telescope Operator to lead a small team of data analysts/operators supporting science operations and development activities during the construction phase. This position is ideal for a qualified professional with...
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