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...

Odine and Cell C plan AI-driven network quality enhancement

Odine and Cell C have signed a proof of concept (PoC) agreement to pioneer artificial intelligence (AI)-driven network quality enhancement technologies. The joint initiative aims to significantly improve network quality and deliver uninterrupted connectivity across...

Airlines record increased cargo, passenger numbers in January

African airlines saw increased numbers of both passengers and cargo during January 2026, but it is still unclear how numbers will be impacted by the ongoing conflict in the Gulf. International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) latest analyses of the passenger market,...

These are the top strategic technology trends for 2026

Gartner has announced its list of top strategic technology trends  that organisations need to explore in 2026. “Technology leaders face a pivotal year in 2026, where disruption, innovation, and risk are expanding at unprecedented speed,” says Gene Alvarez,...

AWS outage hits worldwide services

A worldwide Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage has brought dozens of cloud services to their knees. Communications, banking and online apps like Roblox and Snapchat were all affected by the massive outage. Some sources estimate that as many as 500 services could have...

Tariffs take a toll on SME exports

South African exports to the US have dropped 46% since April 2025, with small direct-to-consumer (D2C) businesses hit hardest. This is according to the SME Export Index, launched today by South African international shipping platform TUNL. The SME Export Index is...

Digital identity market to hit $80bn

The digital identity market will grow from $51-billion in 2025 to $80- billion in 2030, representing a growth rate of 56%. This is according to a new study by global tech strategist Juniper Research, which highlights two main drivers of this growth: tightening...

Key trends as fintech borrowing goes mainstream

South Africa’s fintech sector is undergoing rapid transformation, signalling a major shift in how consumers will engage with credit in the next five years, and beyond. As digital adoption accelerates, lenders will need to adapt their approach to South African...

AI-optimised IaaS set to grow AI infrastructure

AI-optimised infrastructure as a service (IaaS) is emerging as the next disruptive growth engine for AI infrastructure. As a result, end-user spending is projected to grow 146% by the end of 2025, according to Gartner. The AI-optimised IaaS market includes spending on...

Organisations fail to train AI users on security

A massive 72,5% of professionals surveyed in South Africa say that they use artificial intelligence (AI) tools for work tasks – but only 30% have received training on the cybersecurity aspects of using neural networks, which is one of the critical elements of...

Oracle and AMD expand AI partnership

In Q3 of next year, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) will be a launch partner for the first publicly available AI supercluster powered by 50 000 AMD Instinct MI450 Series GPUs. Demand for large-scale AI capacity is accelerating as next-generation AI models outgrow...

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From big data to better data

Organisations have traditionally valued volume, velocity and variety as the classic drivers of 'big data'. However, as we start to explore the promise of increased efficiency and creativity from generative AI, we must also address the remaining two 'Vs' - the value...

Transition to QCTO creates uncertainty

A pivotal shift for South Africa's skills development sector, the recent announcement of a three-year extension to the S12H tax incentive, has sparked both relief and renewed uncertainty for companies. While welcomed, it has brought some pressing questions to the fore...

Talent-on-demand a strategic advantage against skills shortages

In today's business landscape no leader is untouched by the challenges of skills shortages or economic, political, or global market uncertainties. In this shifting world of work, talent-on-demand can provide both flexibility and stability, precisely when it's needed. ...

Are criminal record, credit history open to employer scrutiny?

During the recruitment process, it is common practice for many employers to ask prospective employees questions about their criminal and credit records. The purpose, in general, is to ascertain the candidate's suitability for the position. At first glance, this...

Nedbank wins Forrester 2024 Customer-Obsessed Enterprise Award

Nedbank Retail and Business Banking has won Forrester's Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) 2024 Customer-Obsessed Enterprise Award. The award recognises organisations that are putting customers at the center of their business strategy to accelerate growth. Nedbank...

Fundza secures funding to boost multilingualism

In celebration of Africa Day last Saturday (25 May 2024), the Fundza Literacy Trust proudly has announced its commitment to enhancing access to reading and writing resources in South Africa by providing content in multiple indigenous languages. This effort underscores...

Tech advances can help drive sustainable construction

Globally, the building and construction industry has been putting more emphasis on using energy-efficient technologies and equipment to reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption in buildings. Morag Evans, CEO of Databuild This has resulted in the integration of...

How regulators are keeping pace with money laundering techniques

Regulators are moving fast to keep up with the ever-evolving techniques financial criminals use to evade detection of money laundering and terrorist funding. In turn, compliance teams at financial institutions need to be agile to keep up with the rate of change in...

Coding boot camps and their role in developing a tech workforce

Digital transformation has occurred in the last few decades, with the global economy increasingly dependent on technology. This has made tech skills critical tools for development and economic growth. An opinion piece by Natasha Joubert, reigning Miss South Africa...

Application Support Analyst

Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within your team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences. The focus would be to support the GIP applications with supports from other teams, and in line...

Full Stack Developer

Ready to showcase your versatility as a Full Stack Developer? Our client is looking for someone with the expertise to handle both frontend and backend development, delivering end-to-end solutions. If working remotely while contributing to innovative projects excites...

Scrum Master – Gauteng Johannesburg

Job Description:The purpose of the Scrum Master is to coordinate the delivery of value through the operational level of the Agile Release Train. He/She will spend much of their time helping team members communicate, coordinate and cooperate; generally assisting the...

Application Support Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within your team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences. The focus would be to support the GIP applications with supports from other teams, and in line...

Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Ready to showcase your versatility as a Full Stack Developer? Our client is looking for someone with the expertise to handle both frontend and backend development, delivering end-to-end solutions. If working remotely while contributing to innovative projects excites...

Project Manager

?? Now Hiring: Project Manager – IT- Permanent | Midrand Are you a proactive, detail-driven Project Manager with a passion for delivering technology projects that truly make an impact? Our client in the FMCG industry is looking for a dynamic Project Manager: IT to...

Data Manager – (18 Months Fixed Term Contract – Wits SBIMB)

Background:Named after Nobel Laureate and Wits University graduate, Sydney Brenner, the Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience (SBIMB) is a burgeoning multi-disciplinary research institute dedicated to investigating the molecular and genomic aetiology of...

Technical analyst

The technical Analyst will work closely with business analysts and support development by doing system analysis on incidents, problems, and IT projects.Key responsibilitiesTechnical Facilitate development for technical requirements using relevant framework and...

Business Analyst Retail & Pharmacy at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with strong Retail & Pharmacy expertise to support a leading retailer in Cape Town. This role is ideal for a dynamic BA who thrives in fast-paced retail environments, understands end-to-end store operations, and can...

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