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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...

Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability

South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...

Sub‑Saharan African sees best connectedness improvements

Globalisation remains at a historically high level – despite escalating geopolitical tensions, rising US tariffs, and unprecedented uncertainty about future trade policies. This is one of the key findings of the DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026, released by DHL...

Meta to develop four new chips for AI workloads

Meta plans to develop and deploy four new generations of chips within the next two years to support ranking, recommendations and GenAI workloads. The new chips build on the company’s Meta Training and Inference Accelerator (MTIA), a family of custom-built silicon...

SMEs aspire to sustainability, but obstacles abound

Sage’s SME Sustainable Finance Stocktake: Turning Ambition into Action report reveals record levels of sustainability ambition among small businesses, but warns that slow progress on finance and reporting risks is leaving millions behind and putting global net-zero...

Trade can power climate ambition

Trade can be a powerful policy to achieving the Paris Agreement, the 2015 global accord under which all nations pledged to limit warming to well below 2 °C, pursue efforts to 1.5 °C, and submit updated national climate plans every five years. This is according to the...

Teraco, NAPAfrica accelerate the continent’s digital transformation

Teraco has introduced a new API for its Africa Cloud Exchange (ACX) enabling partners to automate cloud connectivity and enhance hybrid and multi-cloud performance across Africa. At the same time, NAPAfrica has reached a major milestone of 6Tbps of traffic and 680...

Cassava doubles down on AI in Africa

Kathy Gibson reports – Cassava is using the first batch of 12 000 Nvidia GPUs it has secured to build the first of five African AI factories in Cape Town. This week, the group has also been appointed as Africa’s first preferred Nvidia Cloud Partner (NCP), adding to...

SARB becomes 50% shareholder in PayInc

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has subscribed to a 50% shareholding in PayInc, previously known as BankservAfrica. Concurrently, Capitec and Investec have subscribed as direct shareholders of PayInc.  In a related transaction, Access Bank, African Bank,...

Charting a more inclusive digital future for Africa

As policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators gather for the GSMA Digital Africa Summit in Cape Town, new research from the industry body shows how digitalisation across key sectors - from connectivity to manufacturing - can unlock opportunities for millions...

What’s needed to develop AI in Africa

Kathy Gibson reports – While thought leaders explore how to build a digital economy built on broadband and artificial intelligence (AI), we shouldn’t lose sight of the fact that millions of people are still unconnected. This is according to Juanita Clark, CEO of...

The broadband imperative for Africa

Kathy Gibson reports - Africa is standing at a critical crossroads as broadband and artificial intelligence (AI) offer an opportunity for economic growth, while presenting significant challenges in recognising this potential. This is the word from Dr Sunil Piyarlall,...

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Huawei Cloud debuts GaussDB and Database Pioneer Program

Huawei Cloud successfully hosted the Database Innovation Forum 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. The theme of the forum was "GaussDB: A Better Way to Database". In collaboration with local customers and partners, Huawei introduced its GaussDB solutions to enable...

Collaboration, awareness key to solving the e-waste crisis

As far as electronic waste in South Africa goes, the work has only just begun. Fortunately, key players like E-Waste Recycling Authority (ERA) are making strides in this area, as shown by their recently released 2023 Annual Report. Responsible for processing 22% of...

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The wholesale industry, a crucial intermediary between manufacturers and retailers, faces many challenges in today's fast-paced business environment. From managing extensive inventories to optimising supply chains and meeting customer demands, wholesalers must...

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Our expanding digital footprint, including what we share on social media and via email, places us at growing risk of identity theft, data breaches, and cybercrime. Managing your online presence is critical to safeguarding your privacy and security, and it is...

These cybercrime trends have put local insurers on high-alert

These are times of unprecedented change and disruption. New technological innovations and geopolitical events are just two of the major catalysts of change in the landscape of risk. In times of volatility, businesses are often faced with increased risk exposure, with...

Building SA’s smart(er) cities

Is South Africa truly ready for smart cities full of bullet trains and flying taxis? According to Sunil Geness, director of global government affairs & CSR for Africa at SAP, smart cities hold enormous potential for improving the quality of life for millions of...

Evolving payments need evolving skills

In this dynamic age of payments, nurturing the right human-centered skills for the future workplace will have a profound impact on the industry, writes Roshan Moonsamy, chief financial officer at BankservAfrica. In recent years, new payment innovations have emerged,...

Why wheeling is a secret weapon for commerce and industry

While the lights have stayed on post the national elections, businesses across the board are paying close to 34% more for their power than they did two years ago. Brandon Horn, Head of Commercial at SolarAfrica, cautions that these increases are not likely to change...

GoSolr calls for urgent reforms to power pricing

The need for a restructured, collaborative approach among government and the private sector to address rising energy costs is a key topic in GoSolr's second quarterly "Light Paper", released this week. It comes as time when the country moves from being focused on the...

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Senior Android Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

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ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a cloud-first organisation that partners closely with customers to design and deliver innovative solutions that address real business challenges, with a strong track record in cloud adoption and serverless transformation. They are seeking a...

Senior Software Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a cloud-first organisation that designs and delivers innovative products and services in close partnership with its customers, helping them solve real-world challenges and transform their businesses. They are seeking a Senior Software...

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To ensure the effective management, maintenance, and support of the organization's IT systems, networks, and infrastructure, providing reliable technical support, safeguarding information security, and enabling employees to perform their roles efficiently. The IT...

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Project ManagerManage and oversee the rollout of the following projectsColocation – Interface with internal teamsiSeries – IBM AS400 with TCM in the colocation siteDell Service Migration – Migration of Dell services within colocation sitesSDWAN Deployment – Vendor...

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