Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

Mission on to catch and lift a sinking satellite

NASA NASA is attempting to stop a space observatory from dropping to earth. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is NASA’s astrophysics multitool, capable of quickly observing a wide range of cosmic objects in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray light. All...

Steady growth puts digital trade firmly on the map

New experimental estimates show that digital trade is increasing significantly across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2023, underscoring the importance of digital technologies in shaping international trade. Up to now, much of the...

Geopolitics creates inflationary pressures for SA

As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation etc - is already spreading to the global economy with oil-importing economies such as South Africa particularly exposed to...

SA motorists turning to on-demand mechanics

Mirroring a global trend, South African motorists are increasingly bypassing traditional workshop queues and towing costs in favour of on-demand mechanics - with local digital platform Michanic reporting 40% growth in registered users over the past six months. The...

IBM uses AI to give fans The Masters experience of their lives

Golf fans around the world tuning into this year’s Masters are in for a treat – IBM and the Masters Tournament have announced new and enhanced digital fan features for the 90th edition of one of golf’s most iconic events. The watsonx AI-powered capabilities – the...

Business leaders believe AI can accelerate climate goals

Business leaders have voiced support for artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool to accelerate, rather than hinder, climate progress. KPMG surveyed than 1 200 senior executives from major companies spanning a variety of industries across 20 countries for the report:...

Consumers are already spending like it’s a recession

Fifty-six percent of consumers are already spending as if the economy is in a recession or making changes to prepare, according to a survey by Gartner. Their active adoption of recessionary behaviours signals a profound shift in consumer attitudes toward money and...

SA young scientists spotlight innovations in Bali

Four young scientists are set to showcase their award-winning innovations at the World Innovative Science Project Olympiad (WISPO) in Bali, Indonesia, from 10 to 13 December 2025. The learners, all Gold medal winners at the Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF),...

Call for catalytic action to scale jobs and growth

The G20 Social and Solidarity Economy Summit, an official G20 side event convened by Africa Forward and SAP, brought together government officials, policymakers, private sector leaders, social entrepreneurs, youth networks and partners to chart a new direction:...

Businesses urged to take action as 95% of AI pilot projects fail

A recent MIT report featured in Fortune magazine revealed that 95% of generative-AI pilot projects are failing, resulting in investors pulling back and misrepresenting this as a failure of the technology itself. However, the real failure lies in the way organisations...

Measles vaccine has saved hundreds of thousands of lives

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has underscored the remarkable progress made in the fight against measles over the past 24 years. Since 2000, global measles cases have fallen by 71%, dropping from an estimated 38-million to 11-million in 2024 – with improvements...

NASA Orbiter shines new light on long-running Martian mystery

NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has revisited and raised new questions about a mysterious feature buried beneath thousands of feet of ice at the Red Planet’s south pole. In a recent study, researchers conclude from data obtained using an innovative radar...

Global IT spend set to surge

The amount of money the business sector pours into IT devices, services, and solutions has exploded over the past five years and continues to rise even after the Covid-19 tech boom. With companies and organisations rushing to upgrade everything from automation and...

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Demand forecasting as a service a weapon for retail

Demand forecasting is a well-established and important field in retail, but accuracy and speed are becoming challenges in a fast-changing and ever evolving market. Category managers need advanced support to stay ahead in modern retail. This is according to Linda...

The top 10 outsourcing myths debunked

Outsourcing is surrounded by misconceptions. Dispelling these is crucial for businesses to make informed decisions about outsourcing and to fully leverage its many potential benefits. Clinton Cohen, CEO of iContact BPO debunks 10 of the most common outsourcing myths,...

The financial upside of refurbishing IT assets

Electronic devices are everywhere, yet many older models are often left unused in storage rooms. By Ryan Birkenbach, ITAD manager at Desco Electronic Recyclers While these tools are essential for business operations, their limited lifespan presents a challenge: what...

Costly last-mile delivery challenges e-commerce

Last-mile delivery is one of the costliest areas of the supply chain. The combination of multiple delivery routes, packing and packaging, and dispatch waiting times saddles ecommerce businesses with prices that, on average, range from R90 to R900 per package....

Security could stunt telco financial services adoption

Africa's thriving telco sector continues to go from strength to strength. From a base size of $63,17-billion in 2024, the sector is expected to reach $82,34-billion by 2029 as the continent's youthful population continues to adopt mobile tech at an astonishing rate....

Data resilience, not just backup, key in insurance industry

South Africa’s insurance sector is becoming increasingly digital, which improves turnaround times and customer service, but also brings with it new challenges. By Hemant Harie, group chief technology officer at DMP SA Insurance by nature deals with sensitive and...

Should cybersecurity be linked to executive incentives?

Following major cyber-attacks, some large organisations around the world have started attaching cybersecurity assurance metrics to their executives’ short-term incentive plans (STIPs). According to Fortinet’s 2024 Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report, approximately 50% of...

Tourism could be a catalyst for economic growth

As the economy starts to show some green shoots, Tourism Month offers a good opportunity to start collaborating about how to realise this sector’s enormous potential. By Ross Volk, MD of MSC Cruises South Africa I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that tourism...

Ticon Awards highlight African talent

A wealth of talent was recognised at the Technology Information Confederation (Ticon) Africa) annual conference in Mombasa, Kenya, with nominations received for individuals who demonstrated a wealth of knowledge and practically applied this for the betterment of...

Change Logic: Mastering Change with No-Nonsense Solutions

Change Logic, a pioneer in change management, has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering tailored, high-impact scientific solutions that drive meaningful change for businesses across industries. With a renewed go-to-market strategy, Change Logic is taking significant...

IT Infrastructure Specialist

ENVIRONMENT:This role is for an experienced IT Infrastructure Specialist to join a medical technology team. The position is responsible for specifying, building, and maintaining the server infrastructure for a critical, Docker-based medical web application. The...

.Net Tech Lead

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Developer to join our team and drive the development of cutting-edge applications using .NET and Angular.Experience requirements: A Lead Developer with at least 7 years' experience in development with 2 years Technical Leadership...

IT Infrastructure Specialist – Gauteng Arcadia

ENVIRONMENT:This role is for an experienced IT Infrastructure Specialist to join a medical technology team. The position is responsible for specifying, building, and maintaining the server infrastructure for a critical, Docker-based medical web application. The...

.Net Tech Lead – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Developer to join our team and drive the development of cutting-edge applications using .NET and Angular.Experience requirements: A Lead Developer with at least 7 years' experience in development with 2 years Technical Leadership...

Credit Facilitator (Team Lead)

Career Opportunity: Credit Facilitator (Team Lead) Job Title: Credit Facilitator Location: Johannesburg North (Onsite) Contract Type: Full-time Reports To: Credit Manager Salary: Up to R32,000 CTC (Dependent on experience and qualifications)Are you a seasoned Credit...

SQL Developer

SQL DeveloperBuild and optimise high-performance data systems for large-scale retail and distribution environmentsRemote | Open to candidates outside South Africa | Salary: R45 000 - R55 000 per month About Our ClientOur client is a technology company delivering...

Credit Facilitator (Team Lead) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Career Opportunity: Credit Facilitator (Team Lead) Job Title: Credit Facilitator Location: Johannesburg North (Onsite) Contract Type: Full-time Reports To: Credit Manager Salary: Up to R32,000 CTC (Dependent on experience and qualifications)Are you a seasoned Credit...

SQL Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

SQL DeveloperBuild and optimise high-performance data systems for large-scale retail and distribution environmentsRemote | Open to candidates outside South Africa | Salary: R45 000 - R55 000 per month About Our ClientOur client is a technology company delivering...

Network Administrator

Establish network specifications by conferring with users, analysing workflow, access, information, and security requirements Day to day administration of Cisco, Fortinet firewalls, switches and routers, including interface configuration and routing protocols Day to...

Information Security Manager

Job Description:The Information Security Manager will lead our client's cybersecurity strategy, governance, and operations across a hybrid cloud infrastructure. This includes managing Microsoft security capabilities, integrating firewall technologies, overseeing the...

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