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...

Bryanston pupil scoops top awards at Eskom Expo

A young scientist from Bryanston High School in Johannesburg has made waves in the world of science and technology through her remarkable achievements at the Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF) with her research project that aims to help farmers produce major...

AMD boosts AI capabilities with Nod.ai acquisition

Looking to bolster its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, AMD has acquired AI specialist developer Nod.ai. The chip maker says the acquisition strongly aligns with its AI growth strategy centred on an open software ecosystem that lowers the barriers of entry...

Inflation back in target range during July

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reported on August 25 that consumer price inflation increased from 2,2% year-on-year (y-o-y) in June to 3,2% y-o-y in August. Article by Lullu Krugel, chief economist for PwC Strategy Africa, and Dr Christie Viljoen, PwC...

Covid-19 tops the list of threats in 2020

Covid-19 related threats were the single largest type of threat in the first half of the year. In just six months, Trend Micro blocked 8,8-million Covid-19-related threats, nearly 92% of which were email-based. Cybercriminals shifted their focus from January through...

WEF delays Davos meeting, adds virtual engagement

The World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos is the latest major event to be disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The organisation has decided to reschedule the 2021 event to later in the year. According to Adrian Monck, MD: public engagement at the World...

DeathStalker: an APT that spies on SMEs

Kaspersky researchers have published a detailed overview of DeathStalker, a "mercenary" advanced persistent threat (APT) group that has been leveraging efficient espionage attacks on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the financial sector since at least...

SA leads in online activism during pandemic

The Change.org Global Digital Civic Engagement Index shows a sharp increase, since the pandemic outbreak, of South Africans using online petitions to voice their concerns, influence policy and persuade decision makers to make changes on issues related to Covid-19....

Human contact still important in contact centres

In today's digitally-driven world, it is safe to say that businesses and brands that do not invest in digital channels are at risk of losing market share and relevance, with 90% of consumers looking for a seamless omni-channel experience. When it comes to customer...

Lombard Insurance also falls victim to cyber-attack

Another South African financial services company has become a cyber-attack victim. Lombard Insurance Company has admitted to its systems being breached, but details on how customers have been affected are still sketchy. Customers have been warned that their personal...

Africa’s smartphone market resilient to Covid-19 fallout

Africa's overall mobile phone market saw shipments decline 6% quarter on quarter (QoQ) in Q2 2020, according to the latest figures announced by International Data Corporation (IDC). The technology research and consulting services firm's newly released Global Quarterly...

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Developer – C# (MASTER) (1001885) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Responsibilities: Deliver code that is functional, understandable, maintainable and testable. Work closely with analysts, documenters and testers. Automated testing of features developed. Deliver technical documentation as and when required. Act as a mentor to...

Tester at Accenture

Main Responsibilities/Tasks:System TestingDevelop and maintain test scripts adhering to project standards and quality guidelines.Execute test scripts adhering to project standards and quality guidelines.Prepare complete system documentation in the testing and release...

Application Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg

Interpret and apply approved enterprise architecture principles, policies, procedures in the architecture work. Establish and maintain the application architecture domain (as-is and to-be architecture)Provide input to business cases and architecture roadmaps as part...

Network Administrator (Fortinet & Arista) LWNA – Gauteng Pretoria

Manages the core network infrastructure environment, including Fortinet firewalls and Arista switches day-to-day administration. Manages the installation, securing, repair/troubleshooting, and maintenance of LAN and WAN environments, overseeing the implementation of...

Tech Lead – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client, a leading player in the financial services industry, is seeking a seasoned professional to navigate the complexities of tax-related matters and contribute to their sustained growth and development. This exciting role offers an opportunity to take on tax...

Developer – OpenEdge at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

Client Details:Our client has grown steadily since the 1990's without ever retrenching anyone. They hire for attitude and train for skill. Most staff have been there for over 10 years. Flexi-time, generous bonuses and the opportunity to learn and continuously evolve...

Tester at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

Main Responsibilities/Tasks:System TestingDevelop and maintain test scripts adhering to project standards and quality guidelines.Execute test scripts adhering to project standards and quality guidelines.Prepare complete system documentation in the testing and release...

Desktop Support Technician

Our client is looking for a skilled, motivated and dedicated Desktop Support Technician who would like to be part of their team. Purpose of the job: The Desktop Support Technician shall provide proven technical experience and insights to meet the IT needs of the...

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