Roman space telescope begins its quest to the dark universe

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit where it is hoped it will reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 AM EDT Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch...

Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking

A new major global review shows that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are fueling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Annette Hübschle, a co-author of the study, says closing...

Nvidia’s quarter was bigger than TSMC’s entire year

Nvidia generated more revenue in a single quarter than the company that manufactures its chips generated in the whole of last year. This comparison puts the scale of the result into sharp focus, says deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of...

AI dominates the corporate risk landscape

AI-enabled discovery of cyber vulnerabilities emerged as the most critical emerging risk facing organisations worldwide in the second quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk Report series compiles insights and perspectives from...

Industrialisation high on the SADC Summit agenda

Southern African leaders have agreed that industrialisation is key to the region’s success. Concluding the 46th Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government held over the weekend in eThekwini, South African president Cyril Ramaphosa said that, while it is important to...

China’s AI hardware export boom offers Wall Street hedge

China’s new wave of AI hardware exports offers investors a hedge against Wall Street’s “dangerously circular” artificial intelligence trade, says a leading global financial advisor. Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, says that as fresh analysis maps out a new...

Sales leaders risk AI agent sprawl

By 2028, AI agents will outnumber sellers by 10 times, yet fewer than 40% of sellers will say AI agents have improved productivity, according to Gartner. “Sales organisations are moving quickly toward a future where AI agents are embedded across the commercial...

Mixed outlook for July PMI

The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined marginally from 47.3 to 46.8 in July, signalling another month of contraction. However, the headline decline arguably overstates the weakness in manufacturing conditions. Domestic demand improved,...

Telkom reports revenue, subscriber growth

Telkom SA has reported improvements in revenue and subscribers for the first quarter ended 30 June 2026. Group data revenue increased by 8,8% to R6 922 million, contributing 62,4% to total revenue, driven by an 11,4% rise in mobile data revenue, and a 4% growth in...

Air cargo demand strengthens in June

The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) latest analysis of the state of the air cargo industry, based on capacity and traffic data collected by region worldwide during June 2026 compared with the same month in 2025, has been released. Key highlights from...

Researchers achieve quantum advantage

IBM and researchers from the University of Chicago have announced a demonstration in quantum computing that achieves the fundamental criteria for quantum advantage: performing computations beyond the reach of leading classical simulation methods while providing trust...

Nation-state attackers target US water systems

Recent cyberattacks on US water infrastructure are believed to part of a nation-state programme by Iran. Several towns in Minnesota and Michigan last week reported that the computers used to monitor and adjust water quality had been hit by a malware attack. The...

Kaspersky uncovers new Mirage Kitten malware

Kaspersky has discovered a previously undocumented malware set used by Mirage Kitten APT in a targeted campaign aimed at maintaining long-term access to victim networks and stealing sensitive data. The company’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has identified...

Logicalis US expands with Loial acquisition

Datatec’s subsidiary Logicalis USA has acquired 100% of the share capital of Loial, a New Mexico-based technology solutions provider with expertise in cybersecurity and managed services. The acquisition establishes a permanent Logicalis US location in New Mexico and...

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When screen time for kids is a bridge to learning, not a barrier

Screen time is bad for children, right? Artificial intelligence is killing critical thinking, correct? I beg to differ. By Kate Groch, CEO of the Good Work Foundation In the rural areas where I’ve worked as an educator for the past 20 years, technology is being used...

SA’s brightest future STEM leaders honoured

June is celebrated as Youth Month. The National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) marks 25 years of the NSTF Brilliants Programme by recognising and honouring 22 top performing students. These young people are future leaders and a source of pride for South Africa...

Supply chain management a future-proof career

As South Africa marks Youth Month and continues to grapple with high youth unemployment and widening skills shortages, the demand has never been greater for suitably qualified and skilled supply chain professionals. This is the word from supply chain industry body...

We cannot ask 12 months to repair 18 years

Anton Visser, chief operating officer of SA Business School, reflects on why a learnership is only the beginning of the work needed to stem South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis. We are one of South Africa’s top learning and development providers. Learnerships,...

The promise of 1976 was never meant to end at the classroom door

This Youth Day (tomorrow, 16 June) marks 50 years since the school children of Soweto were met with deadly police force for marching against Bantu Education. They were demanding a different future, and the promise made back to them, renewed at democracy, was that...

Veeam recognizes African partners at 2025 ProPartner Awards

Veeam  Software has announced the winners of the 2025 Veeam ProPartner Awards for Africa. The awards recognise outstanding partners for their performance, innovation and commitment to helping customers protect, govern and recover their data, as well as safely...

The risk at the edge of SA’s agriculture supply chain

Agriculture has become agritech. Over the past few years, technology has eased into everything from yield monitors to climate monitoring to soil sensors and irrigation, writes Lucas Molefe, cybersecurity expert at ESET Southern Africa. Precision agriculture practices,...

Vertiv infrastructure underpins Paratus Nambia’s network

Vertiv is powering Namibia’s first private mobile network built on LTE and 5G technologies for pan-African telecommunications and network services provider Paratus. The deployment marks a major milestone in the country’s digital evolution and Paratus Namibia’s...

Kwik Payments goes live with ACI

Global payments company ACI Worldwide has announced that Kwik Payments, a South Africa-based payments service provider (PSP), has successfully gone live on the ACI Payments Orchestration Platform. The partnership represents a pivotal milestone in ACI’s expansion...

Boards urged to strengthen checks on director appointments

Recent years have seen a number of high-profile cases where questions have emerged regarding the qualifications, conduct or suitability of individuals occupying positions of trust. While each case is unique, they highlight an important governance lesson: organisations...

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Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience. Proven production experience with Java and Spring Boot. Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka, Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams or ksqlDB, and Schema Registry. Experience securing...

Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Sandton

Business Analyst – Drive Change. Unlock Value. Shape the Future.Are you the kind of analyst who doesn't just document requirements—you turn them into solutions that actually move the needle?We're looking for a sharp, commercially minded Business Analyst who thrives at...

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About the RoleWe are operating at the cutting edge of Artificial Intelligence and Enterprise Architecture—shaping how modern businesses run through autonomous AI systems. As a Software Implementation Engineer, you will play a key role in building and deploying...

Mid-Level Enterprise Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Role OverviewWe are seeking a skilled and experienced Mid-Level Enterprise Architect to support the development and implementation of enterprise architecture, data governance, and knowledge management initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with key...

Software Implementation Engineer – Gauteng Centurion

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Senior Java Developer

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Minimum 8+ years of professional Java development experience with proven full-stack delivery on enterprise projects. Experience building or...

Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Minimum 8+ years of professional Java development experience with proven full-stack delivery on enterprise projects. Experience building or...

SQL Server DBA

Qualifications 6+ years of progressive experience in database administration within enterprise environments. Relevant degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline. Strong expertise in SQL Server and proven experience with PostgreSQL....

SQL Server DBA – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

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