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...

Embedded AI in cloud ERP set to speed financial close

Five emerging themes in cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) finance applications will shape the future of the finance function through AI and automation, according to Gartner. Based on these themes, Gartner predicts that finance organisations using cloud ERP...

Microsoft adds AI, offline features to sovereign private cloud

Microsoft has announced new sovereign private cloud capabilities that enable governments and regulated industries to run advanced artificial intelligence (AI), productivity tools and cloud infrastructure securely, including in fully disconnected environments. Key...

EU’s Chat Control threatens the most secure messaging apps

Security specialists Surfshark say that its study of popular messaging apps reveals 90% of them use end-to-end encryption. But while some messaging apps are highly committed to user privacy, their efforts might not be sustainable in the long-run. Surfshark says the...

Unlocking the potential of biodegradable circuit boards

Looking to cut down on the electronic waste produced by traditional printed circuit boards (PCBs), engineers from the University of Glasgow and Jiva Materials are collaborating to develop more environmentally friendly, biodegradable boards for use in wireless...

Limpopo’s ambitious project to tackle e-waste

Discarded electronic devices and appliances are now the fastest growing waste stream in the world and, recognising International e-Waste Day today (14 October), Limpopo province will be reinforcing the message of safe disposal and recycling with its E-Waste for Youth...

Gen Z rewrites SA’s fight against hunger

Ahead of World Food Day, South Africa’s hunger crisis just met its next wave of disruption: 60 of the country’s smartest Gen Z innovators spent a week hacking one of the nation’s toughest problems - child hunger - and emerged with breakthrough, tech-powered ideas that...

World Robot Olympiad expands in Africa

The World Robot Olympiad (WRO), one of the world’s largest robotics competitions, has expanded significantly across Africa. From just five countries in 2020, WRO is now active in 14 countries with more than 40 000 young participants in the 2025 season. More than 2 000...

Greenovate Awards mark 10 years of student innovation

The Greenovate Awards are back for 2025 with more prizes, new categories and an important milestone to celebrate – 10 years of inspiring young people to design practical sustainability solutions for South Africa’s built environment. Entries are open for the...

Nobel laureates show how new technology can drive sustained growth

Over the last two centuries, for the first time in history, the world has seen sustained economic growth. This has lifted vast numbers of people out of poverty and laid the foundation of our prosperity. This year’s laureates in economic sciences, Joel Mokyr, Philippe...

Amid global upheavals, SA’s trade is at a crossroads

South Africa is at a critical juncture in its trade journey. A new white paper released by Verto reveals that, while local businesses face mounting pressures from global tariff disputes, currency volatility and infrastructure challenges, there are also unprecedented...

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Rural schools benefit from online maths and science support

Pupils at six rural schools in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga are showing exceptional academic progress in mathematics and science thanks to a partnership between Mondi and the Ligbron e-Learning System. The Ligbron e-Learning System is a distance-learning project...

TelkomLearn aims to empower every child

TelkomLearn is a new digital learning platform poised to transform access to premium educational resources. The platform provides quality courses through accredited partners. TelkomLearn offers a comprehensive suite of digital learning resources, aggregating credible...

Payfast rebrands to Network International

The company Payfast has rebranded to become Network International. Its online e-commerce payment platform, is now 'Payfast by Network'. "Our partners, merchants, and consumers can expect the same quality payment experience from the 'Payfast by Network' e-commerce...

Koosh Panday joins AFSUG board

The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) has announced the appointment of Koosh Panday to its board of directors. Panday currently serves as an SAP Alliance Partner and programme delivery lead at Accenture. Previously, he held several key positions in the industrial...

Nutanix wins Intelligent Data Centres Storage Partner Award

Nutanix has won the Intelligent Data Centres Storage Partner Award at the inaugural Intelligent ICT Awards Africa 2024. "We are thrilled to receive the Intelligent Data Centres Storage Partner Award at the Intelligent ICT Awards Africa 2024," says Alex Russell,...

Tech bootcamps help to bridge the skills gap

As we approach the midpoint of 2024, hundreds of thousands of matriculants face critical decisions about their professional future. Tech-based careers, buoyed by the rapid digitisation of almost all aspects of our lives, present lucrative opportunities. By Riaz Moola,...

Cybersecurity research empowers law enforcement

The threat landscape has expanded in recent years as our world has become more interconnected. This has resulted in cybercriminals seeking out more opportunities to exploit vulnerabilities for profit. Emmanuel Tzingakis, technical lead: African and venture markets at...

Do you know your cloud backup responsibilities?

Creating backups is crucial, and many rely on cloud backups to keep our data safe. Yet the majority have the wrong idea of how these backups work and whether their data is actually covered. As we celebrated World Backup Day last month, let's look at who is responsible...

Systems that build resilience key to business success

How quickly a business is able to respond in the face of a disruption could make or break it. In a difficult economic landscape, it's critical to use systems that ensure that the show goes on, even when the lights don't. By Nic Laschinger, chief technology officer of...

Govt urged to level the PPP playing field

The South African government is actively pursuing innovative funding mechanisms to enhance infrastructure financing and delivery. These measures aim to optimise the infrastructure value chain, improve efficiency and attract private sector participation. Leading...

Multi-Disciplinary Project Manager – Western Cape Century City

Our client is looking for a Multi-Disciplinary Project Manager to join their dynamic team in Cape Town.The Project Manager will report directly to the Senior Project Manager and will be responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of medium to large-scale...

Lead Cybersecurity Engineer – Gauteng Randburg

Our Client is seeking an individual to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a secure, scalable, and high-performing network infrastructure that supports the organization's current and future business objectives.This includes providing...

Senior Analyst Programmer (Magic) – 24 Months Contract

Applies system solutions to business problems through the design and programming of automated systems. Configures, analyses, designs, develops, and maintains in-housedeveloped applications to support business processes and functions. Works on elements of large,...

Project Manager

Our client is seeking a Project Manager for a fully in-office role based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements Qualification Bachelors Degree in Project Management or related fields; Diploma in Project Management with National Senior Certificate (NSC)Experience Project...

Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is seeking a Project Manager for a fully in-office role based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements Qualification Bachelors Degree in Project Management or related fields; Diploma in Project Management with National Senior Certificate (NSC)Experience Project...

Solutions Architect at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a well-established and highly regarded South African software development company that develops, supports and consults software solutions for the academic sector. With offices in Jhb and Cape Town, they are progressive with regard to...

Business System Engineer

Our client is looking to hire a Business Systems Engineer for their Cape Town location. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.Understanding of system design and development, either through coursework or...

Solutions Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Our client is a well-established and highly regarded South African software development company that develops, supports and consults software solutions for the academic sector. With offices in Jhb and Cape Town, they are progressive with regard to...

Business System Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client is looking to hire a Business Systems Engineer for their Cape Town location. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.Understanding of system design and development, either through coursework or...

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