Himla Soodyall recognised with AIMS Lifetime Achievement Award
Professor Himla Soodyall, executive officer of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) has been awarded the prestigious AIMS Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to science, leadership, and the advancement of research in...
US government takes 9,9% equity stake in Intel
The US government has officially taken a stake in Intel, making an effective $8,9-billion investment in the company’s common stock. The government’s equity stake will be funded by the remaining $5,7-billion in grants previously awarded, but not yet paid, to Intel...
China outperforms on smartphone market growth
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, China's smartphone market shipped 71,6-million units in 1Q25, a 3,3% year-on-year (YoY) increase. This growth was driven by the government subsidies...
Beware of phishing attacks through SVG image files
Kaspersky has detected a new trend with attackers distributing phishing emails to individual and corporate users with attachments in SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) files – a format commonly used for storing images. Opening these files leads a user to phishing pages...
AMD hits TSMC N2 product silicon milestone
AMD’s next-generation AMD EPYC processor, codenamed “Venice”, has become the first HPC product in the industry to be taped out and brought up on the TSMC advanced 2nm (N2) process technology. This marks a major step forward in the execution of the AMD data centre CPU...
China’s tech self-reliance accelerates amid sanctions
Geopolitical tensions and domestic challenges are accelerating China's push toward technological self-sufficiency. As US sanctions intensify, China is doubling down on innovation across artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, robotics, and 5G. Strategic...
DDoS attacks show contrasting patterns across southern Africa
A new NetScout Threat Intelligence Report, for July to December 2024, reveals a complex and contrasting distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack landscape across southern Africa. According to the report, South Africa, Mauritius and Angola were among the most...
How employees are becoming threat actors
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating across the business landscape as organisations aim to reap its potential benefits. However, recent incidents involving AI leaking corporate data show that embracing AI comes with a risk, as employees using...
Ransomware still a major threat for SMEs
Small businesses are still a prime target for cybercrime, with ransomware remaining a primary existential cyber threat to SMEs. According to the Sophos Security Operations Threat Research Annual Threat Report, ransomware cases accounted for 70% of Sophos Incident...
Under pressure, global economic growth could slow to 2,3%
The world economy is on a recessionary trajectory, driven by escalating trade tensions and persistent uncertainty, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) alerts in its new report, “Trade and Development Foresights 2025 - Under pressure: Uncertainty reshapes global economic...
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Opportunities for African data centres
Enterprise Ireland Sub-Saharan Africa, the local arm of Ireland's export and innovation agency, has unveiled a comprehensive white paper that offers an overview of the global data centre landscape, explores the emerging African data centre market, and highlights...
African ICT ministers promote future-oriented, intelligent digital infrastructure
Ministers of Communications and Digital Technologies and the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) member states, convened in Cape Town, South Africa, for the Ministerial Forum on Building a Future-Oriented, Intelligent Digital Infrastructure for Africa. The Forum...
NEC XON, Eutelsat OneWeb sign distribution agreement
Eutelsat OneWeb, the LEO internet operator and part of Eutelsat Group and NEC XON, signed a multi-year master distribution agreement to bring LEO connectivity to sub-Saharan Africa. The agreement encompasses services, equipment, installation, and comprehensive...
Fibre network operators ensure uninterrupted connectivity
Fibre has become an integral part of today's digital environment. It not only connects people but also enables organisations across industry sectors to drive their business both locally as well as internationally. It is therefore critical that these networks are...
Pineapple secures a R400m in Series B funding
Digital insurance provider Pineapple has concluded a R400-million funding round, setting a new record as the largest Insurtech fundraised on the continent. The investment round was led by new investors Futuregrowth, Talent10 and MIC, while the business received...
Acer, partners talk education
At its sixth edition, the Acer Education Summit is an occasion to analyse the needs of the education environment, set priorities and convey ideas to bring evolving technologies to schools and institutes to foster meaningful, inclusive and inspiring educational...
Westcon-Comstor to Host Cisco SMB Experience
Westcon-Comstor is hosting a half-day SMB Experience and Appreciation event, bringing Comstor partners and potential Cisco partners together to get insights from global Cisco leaders as they unpack industry developments in Cisco’s Small and Medium Business lineup...
Shaping SA’s industrial future in the era of Industry 4.0
As Industry 4.0 is revolutionising multiple industries and sectors the world over, we find ourselves at the precipice of a transformative era with automation and robotics technologies breaking new ground on an almost day-to-day basis. Yaskawa envisions a future where...
A brighter future for SA telecoms
South Africa's telecommunications industry has undergone remarkable growth in recent years. It has witnessed a surge in the number of subscribers, alongside the introduction of cutting-edge technologies such as 5G and fibre-optic networks. However, despite these...
MTN SA achieves 98% network availability at KZN sites
MTN South Africa's modernised network sites in KwaZulu-Natal are now achieving up to 98% network availability daily. "We have modernised 245 sites in the region and plan to reach 317 before year-end. We are also rolling out 28 new sites this year, including in rural...
Senior Service Desk Analyst
The Senior Service Desk Analysts are responsible for the day to day ‘business as usual' operationalco-ordination of the team; must have excellent customer care and communication skills as you will be dealing with all levels of customers within company.Qualifications:A...
Senior Analyst Developer (Java)
We're seeking an experienced Senior Analyst Developer to join a high-performing IT team within a leading investment environment. You'll play a key role in designing and implementing advanced technical solutions using Java and related technologies, while ensuring best...
Senior PHP Developer (Hybrid) (PTA)
ENVIRONMENT:Join a High-Impact Development Team Working on Scalable, Modern Web Platforms. They are an experienced Laravel Developer to join their core engineering team working on a national-scale emergency response dispatch platform used across mobile and web...
Senior Networking Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Job DescriptionAs a Senior Networking Engineer, you will be a key player in designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced network infrastructures for the company clients. You will work closely with the companies technical teams and clients to ensure optimal...
Intermediate .Net Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-headquartered company, driven by innovation and growth, is seeking a skilled and passionate Intermediate .NET Developer to join their Cape Town team in a unique role. From the outset, you will be responsible for delivering new features while...
Automation and DevOps Engineer (Centurion)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading provider of Electronic Systems seeks the technical expertise of an Automation and DevOps Engineer who can understand complex systems and break down requirements into manageable components. The ideal candidate for this role will have the strategic...
Senior UX/UI Designer (Mobile Design Focus)
This is an exciting remote-based opportunity We are looking for a seasoned and self-sufficient User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) designer to lead the design of lightweight mobile applications that would often operate as a subset of a more complicated...
Senior Qlik Sense Cloud Developer (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is seeking a Senior Qlik Sense Cloud Developer to join their dynamic consulting team and deliver impactful insights for a high-growth SaaS company in the U.S. In this hands-on role, you will work closely with the CEO and technical lead to build...
Automation and DevOps Engineer (Centurion) – Gauteng Centurion
ENVIRONMENT:A leading provider of Electronic Systems seeks the technical expertise of an Automation and DevOps Engineer who can understand complex systems and break down requirements into manageable components. The ideal candidate for this role will have the strategic...
Senior UX/UI Designer (Mobile Design Focus) – Western Cape Durbanville
This is an exciting remote-based opportunity We are looking for a seasoned and self-sufficient User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) designer to lead the design of lightweight mobile applications that would often operate as a subset of a more complicated...
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