Webb takes a new look at the Sombrero Galaxy

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope recently imaged the Sombrero Galaxy with its NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera). The image shows dust from the galaxy’s outer ring blocking stellar light from stars within the galaxy. In the central region of the galaxy, the roughly 2 000...

Dehorning rhinos drastically reduces poaching

A landmark international study published yesterday (5 June 2025) in the Science Journal reveals that dehorning rhinos significantly reduces the risk of poaching – one of these iconic species' most immediate threats. The research, co-led by the University of Cape Town...

Escalating attacks drive need for digital executive protection

There has been a frightening escalation in cyberthreats targeting business leaders and their families, according to a new report released by BlackCloak, a pioneer in digital executive protection for executive leaders, board members, and their families - as well as...

Tshwane innovates on meter reading, revenue collection

Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City – Collecting revenue from electricity users is vital for the City of Tshwane’s financial health, but outdated and inefficient systems have been playing havoc with its ability to do so efficiently. The city, which serves...

Can the gold rally continue?

Gold's record-breaking rally shows no signs of slowing, with two new catalysts also now fueling the fire. The bullish prediction from deVere Group CEO Nigel Green is based on the potential revaluation of America’s gold reserves and a major policy shift in China...

G42, AMD enable French innovation in AI

Abu Dhabi-based AI technology group G42 has announced a strategic investment in France in partnership with DataOne, Europe’s first gigascale AI hosting infrastructure data centre. Spearheaded by Core42, a G42 company specialising in sovereign cloud and AI...

RCS messaging enjoys growing significance

Rich Communication Services (RCS) traffic will quadruple over the next five years, according to a new whitepaper commissioned by global communications platform Infobip. Data from tech analyst Omdia shows RCS application to person (A2P) and person to person (P2P)...

Android continues market share growth

Android and iOS have been battling market dominance for more than a decade, and their constant rivalry has driven innovation and improved user experiences in the smartphone segment. Although both platforms introduced innovative features with each new version, outdoing...

Data centre demand prompts new cooling solutions

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly increased the demand for data processing capabilities and capacity, leading to the expansion of data centres globally. As these facilities operate continuously, their energy-intensive equipment are...

UCT converts waste to energy and water

The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Centre for Bioprocess Engineering Research (CeBER) is working on a project that breaks down waste and converts it to an energy source for cooking or to produce water that can later be used to irrigate on-campus vegetable gardens....

Data privacy breaches costing insurance industry

Cyber claims have continued their upward trend over the past year - driven in large part by a rise in data and privacy breach incidents, according to Allianz Commercial’s annual cyber risk outlook. The frequency of large cyber claims (>€1-million) in the first six...

Financial inclusion demands better digital safety

Digital fraud cost South African consumers more than R740-million in 2022 alone, highlighting an urgent need for stronger digital safety measures to ensure true financial inclusion. And, as digital payments grow in popularity, so does the threat of fraud. The Southern...

Eskom price hikes could jeopardise renewable energy gains

The recent proposal by Eskom for a 44% increase in electricity prices starting April 2025 could pose a significant challenge to South Africa's energy market reform - particularly impacting renewable energy adoption and integration. As the country celebrates over 150...

Africa on the cusp of a gas revolution but …

The pipeline of gas projects being developed in Africa has never been stronger but, if the continent is to be competitive in an extremely dynamic international gas market, it must ensure that it offers value. This means shaping an offer that meets the financial and...

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Zero trust: a paradigm shift in cybersecurity

In today's digital landscape, organisations face a constant barrage of cyber threats. Traditional perimeter-based security measures are no longer sufficient in safeguarding sensitive data and critical assets. As businesses continue to evolve and adopt cloud-based...

Don’t try to separate analytics and intuition

While digitisation and automation create many opportunities for businesses to streamline tasks and deliver benefits of ease and convenience to customers, this doesn't automatically translate to good customer service. By Professor Yudhvir Seetharam: head of analytics,...

Are SA retailers ready to grab the e-commerce opportunity?

Amidst general struggles for South African retailers (figures for March show that retail trade sales were down 1,6% year on year), the country is experiencing an e-commerce boom. By Joel Bronkowski, South Africa country lead at Paystack While the sector's growth at...

Cybersecurity has a massive skills shortage – and it’s worse in SA

As economies around the globe embrace digital transformation, a massive cybersecurity skills gap has emerged. In fact, a report released late last year suggests that an additional 3,4-million people need to be trained in cybersecurity and then hired to have any hope...

Why ERP projects fail and how to avoid it

The recent high-profile updates from two well-known retailers regarding the losses associated with challenging ERP implementations have starkly highlighted how South African businesses are squandering billions on large ERP projects. Liesel Grobbelaar, principal...

Social engineering attacks to the fore this tax season

As South Africans start to file their tax returns from 7 July, cybercriminals are getting ready too. By Aamir Lakhani, senior security strategist at Fortinet Tax-return time is open season for cybercrime, and it's likely to be worse this year because so many people...

Rethinking IP in a digital world

Intellectual property (IP) encompasses intangible assets that are the result of human creativity such as inventions, literary and artistic works, symbols, names, images and designs used in commerce. And, as we move into an increasingly digital world where the concept...

How to make generative AI boring – and productive

As South African companies increasingly explore generative AI projects, they may well find productive applications of the technology are less exciting than the hype suggests. By Kumi Chetty, acting solutions lead at HPE South Africa Recently, the situation around...

Restraint of trade: enforceable contract clause or a bullying tactic?

Many employers rely on a restraint of trade to protect their business interests when an employee leaves the company. But, given that the constitution affords everyone the right to engage in their chosen profession and utilise their skills to earn a livelihood, are...

Customer-centricity today: personal, relevant, always evolving

For years, the slogan "the customer is always right" has motivated businesses across the board to prioritise customer satisfaction as an operational imperative. And as consumers become savvier - largely thanks to digital tools that allow easy access to information and...

Applications Engineer

DESCRIPTION/SYNOPSYS:Are you an experienced Draughtsman with a passion for CAD design, Autodesk software, and technical service delivery? Our Client is seeking a skilled CAD professional to join their team, bringing expertise in AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and data...

Senior Back End Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Our esteemed client in Pretoria is urgently seeking a Senior Back-End Developer (Permananet Hybrid Position) to join their dynamic team of software engineers. In this role, you will play a crucial part in designing and developing new features while maintaining and...

Applications Engineer – Gauteng Centurion

DESCRIPTION/SYNOPSYS:Are you an experienced Draughtsman with a passion for CAD design, Autodesk software, and technical service delivery? Our Client is seeking a skilled CAD professional to join their team, bringing expertise in AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and data...

.Net Full-stack Engineer (Senior and Int roles) (CH1102)

Our client, a leader in the media industry, is looking for .Net Full Stack Developers (Senior & Intermediate levels) to join their dynamic and fast-paced team, where technology, content, and innovation shape South Africa's top digital, print, and ecommerce...

Cybersecurity Specialist (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Mowbray

ENVIRONMENT:A reputable Financial Services Group seeks the technical expertise of a Cybersecurity Specialist with at least 5-10 years' experience in a technical hands-on administrative or engineering role responsible for Cybersecurity toolsets. Your role will include...

Senior Frontend Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge FinTech company seeks the coding expertise of an energetic & dynamic Senior Frontend Developer to join its team. Your role will include the design and development of complex application systems, participating in application architecture...

Senior HubSpot Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

This role demands a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and exceptional client-facing skills. The ideal candidate will lead large-scale technical projects, develop advanced integrations, and guide clients through their digital transformation journey,...

Analyst Developer

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for an Analyst Developer to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Advanced technical solution design, code, test and debug software according to the functional requirements...

Intermediate Oracle PL/SQL developer X2

Key Duties and Responsibilities:Assist the product team with technical challenges and application issues.Develop high-level solutions, efficient database tables, and software applications.Manage all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle for successful project...

Analyst Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for an Analyst Developer to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Advanced technical solution design, code, test and debug software according to the functional requirements...

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