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...

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...

Updated: Cape Town Airport fire

Network and IT services, including airport WiFi and other essential systems, that were affected by a fire at Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) are starting to return to normal. It has been confirmed that a fire occurred on the landside of the airport yesterday....

Reading outcomes for SA children in crisis

The 2030 Reading Panel’s 2026 report reveals that reading levels for South African children are still at crisis point – but some progress is being made. Released today, and drawing on nationally representative data on foundational reading skills across all South...

Boom times ahead for hyperscaler cloud marketplace

New research from Omdia has revealed that enterprise software sales through hyperscaler cloud marketplaces - led by AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud - are projected to surge from $30-billion in 2024 to $163-billion by 2030. This growth reflects increasing enterprise...

Autonomous AI agents not yet widely planned

Only 15% of IT application leaders said they are currently considering, piloting, or deploying fully autonomous AI agents (goal driven AI tools that do not require human oversight), according to a survey by Gartner. In May and June 2025, Gartner conducted an...

Resellers: Make your voice heard

Voting has officially opened for the South African IT distribution channel’s most prestigious awards – the Channelwise Awards 2025 – where resellers and partners get the chance to rate and reward their top distributors and vendors. “Over the years, the Channelwise...

UCT launches African Hub for AI safety, governance debates

The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Global Centre on AI Governance (GCG) have launched the African Hub on AI Safety, Peace and Security, a platform designed to ensure that African perspectives are at the centre of global artificial intelligence (AI) safety...

Nokia, fibertime roll out fibre to the townships

In collaboration with Nokia – and in line with its goal of connecting 2-million homes by 2028 - fibertime is expanding its fibre broadband access footprint to include an additional 400 000 homes located across South Africa’s underserved communities. As part of the...

Passengers are already digital … why isn’t travel?

Passengers are losing patience with time-consuming airport processes – they are living digital-first lives; they manage their finances, health, and mobility from their phones – but when it’s time to fly, they’re still asked to queue, print, and repeat. This year’s...

Gaia telescope captures the Milky Way’s great wave

The Milky Way galaxy never sits still: it rotates and wobbles. And now, data from the European Space Agency’s Gaia space telescope reveal that our galaxy also has a giant wave rippling outwards from its centre. We’ve known for about a hundred years that the galaxy’s...

Datatec expects increased earnings

Datatec has issued a trading statement for the six months ended 31 August 2025, alerting shareholders that earnings for the period will be substantially higher than last year. All divisions within the group have delivered very strong financial performances in H1 FY26...

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Tech transformation could secure telcos’ future

As South African telecommunications companies grapple with significant challenges, hope is on the horizon. Recent reports highlighted woes as telecommunications giants were left reeling from the effects of load shedding on infrastructural maintenance, and the rising...

Tarsus Distribution joins forces with iiDENTIFii

Tarsus Distribution has signed a distribution agreement with iiDENTIFii, a Cape Town-based biometric technology provider. iiDENTIFii develops face authentication technology, offering solutions that cater to the diverse requirements of the African market. The advanced...

RS SA partners with Kenyan reseller

RS South Africa has signed up a new reseller in Kenya, Hydromatics. "As the largest economy in East Africa, Kenya serves as our gateway for market expansion," comments Prosper Shoniwa, exports business development and operational manager at RS South Africa. "Such...

What to expect after the bitcoin halving in April

With the fourth bitcoin halving just weeks away, crypto investors are looking to previous halvings to consider how it could affect the price. Every four years, the rate at which new bitcoin are released into circulation gets slashed by half. It's part of a mechanism...

The battle to defend the 5G attack surface

As 5G coverage expands in South Africa, a world of new possibilities unfolds for both individuals and businesses. With the ability to connect more smart devices than ever before, the potential for innovation and growth is limitless. However, this rapid expansion also...

Outage highlights high stakes cloud risks

South Africans recently experienced sluggish internet speeds or breaks in connectivity as a result of multiple undersea cable breaks. While this was frustrating when people were trying to access their company networks, it became even more challenging for anyone using...

AI could redefine cross-border payments

As the global economy becomes more interconnected, we're seeing an increased demand for innovative solutions for cross-border payments. This is where the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) comes into play, writes Anthony Oduu, co-founder, chief...

Huawei unlocks opportunities for youth at Job Fair 2024

Chinese-invested enterprises in South Africa, including Huawei, gathered at the Gallagher Convention Centre for Job Fair 2024 on 16 April. The event was supported by the Chinese Embassy and run by the South Africa-China Economic and Trade Association (SACETA). The...

Business Analyst at QES – Gauteng Randburg

We are currently seeking a Business Analyst (S/4 HANA) to join our client based in Gauteng (Randburg) on an independent contract basis, Fully onsite work model Must be based in Gauteng / JHB, Work fully onsite Requirements & Preferences: Retail industry experience...

SAP Functional Consultant (Expert) 0087 – Gauteng Pretoria

Operational support for payroll runs in different countries.Functional support of business teams.Maintain payroll schemas and rules.Configure business requirements in payroll.Conduct Functional tests and System Integration tests.Manage and resolve incident and service...

SAP Functional Consultant (Advanced) 2283 – Gauteng Pretoria

Collaborate with (sub)product owners and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.Configure and customize SuccessFactors to meet business requirements.Execute SuccessFactors Functional Testing & System Integration...

Full Stack PHP Developer

A software vendor that provides an end-to-end cloud-based platform for field sales automation, distribution, and warehouse management, primarily serving the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry across Africa, is seeking a talented Full Stack PHP Developer to...

Software Developer – Full Stack Developer – South Africa

Software Developer - .NET Full Stack DeveloperOur client is seeking a highly skilled .NET Full Stack Developer with a strong backend focus to join their growing development team. The ideal candidate will be confident working with APIs, databases, and backend...

Technical Coordinator Systems Electric and Electronic

Technical Coordinator Systems Electric and ElectronicJoin a world leader in custom superyacht construction and innovationCape Town | R200,000 to R260,000 gross | Monday-Friday, 07:00-16:30 About Our ClientOur client is a globally respected shipyard renowned for...

Full Stack PHP Developer – Gauteng Centurion

A software vendor that provides an end-to-end cloud-based platform for field sales automation, distribution, and warehouse management, primarily serving the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry across Africa, is seeking a talented Full Stack PHP Developer to...

Senior Network Operations Engineer

A leading provider of enterprise network and infrastructure services in South Africa is currently seeking a Senior Network Operations Engineer to join their Network Operations team in Johannesburg (JHB). This is a hands-on senior role, responsible for the design,...

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