Hubble finds the largest chaotic birthplace of planets

Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have imaged the largest protoplanetary disk ever observed circling a young star. For the first time in visible light, Hubble has revealed the disk is unexpectedly chaotic and turbulent, with wisps of material stretching...

Global cloud infrastructure spending climbs 25% to $102,6bn

According to new research from Omdia, global spending on cloud infrastructure services reached $102,6-billion in Q3 2025, representing 25% year-on-year growth. Market momentum remained stable, marking the fifth consecutive quarter in which growth has remained above...

Technology, talent and trust will define the workplace in 2026

With companies increasingly prioritising their employees, they are also recognising that productivity and engagement are driven by how, when and with whom they collaborate rather than solely where they work. Organisations of all sizes are embracing flexible and hybrid...

Swift action needed to unlock AI’s $1trn opportunity for Africa

The African Development Bank has released a report establishing a strategic roadmap for unlocking the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa. Developed under the G20 Digital Transformation Working Group, Africa’s AI Productivity...

MTN refocuses business, shuffles exco

Under its Ambition 2025 strategy, the MTN group is streamlining its focus into three principal platforms of connectivity, fintech and digital Infrastructure. The board believes this three-platform approach will best position the group to capture value from the...

Phishers target payCity users

User of the popular payCity service are being targeted in a new phishing scam. payCity has alerted its subscribers to the fact that fraudsters have been targeting users with fake traffic fine notification messages pretending to impersonate payCity. “These messages may...

SA’s consumer appetite for new cars continues unabated

South African consumers demonstrated a strong appetite for new passenger vehicles in March, according to figures released today by naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. Passenger car sales totalled 33 447 units, reflecting a remarkable 25,3% increase compared to...

Lip-Bu Tan outlines a new vision for Intel

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, speaking to a broad tech ecosystem on Monday at Intel Vision 2025, shared insight into his approach to restore the company’s technology and manufacturing leadership. Pulling from his previous leadership roles and deep-seated industry experience,...

PMI shows tentative signs of recovery

The seasonally adjusted Absa PMI increased by 4 points to 48.7 in March – the highest level since October 2024. However, weak readings in January and February have resulted in a first-quarter average of just 46.2 points, down from 49 points in Q4 2024. Key highlights...

Mxit makes a comeback

Mxit, the South African platform that was once the world’s largest mobile social network, is officially back. Launched in the pre-smartphone era, Mxit became a cultural touchstone for millions of South Africans, offering a way to chat, flirt and form connections in...

Rising global demand puts African rare earths in the spotlight

The global demand for rare earth elements  is projected to increase four-fold by 2030, driven by the energy transition and increasing investments in industrialisation. African nations rich in rare earth minerals are accelerating exploration and production efforts to...

SMEs optimistic about 2025 economic climate

South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) entered 2025 with an encouraging sense of optimism. This is according to the latest SME confidence Index, conducted by Business Partners Limited, which reveals that over 58% of respondents felt optimistic about the...

Uptick in mobile banking malware

In 2024, as digital financial transactions continued to expand worldwide, cybercriminals shifted their focus toward mobile devices and crypto assets. According to Kaspersky’s new Financial Cyberthreats report, the number of users encountering mobile banking Trojans...

Drivers and trends for transport electrification

Regulations for decarbonisation are one of the main drivers of vehicle electrification worldwide. IDTechEx's master electric vehicles report, "Electric Vehicles: Land, Sea, and Air 2025-2045", focuses on the eleven main transportation sectors including passenger cars,...

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Simple measures to substantially improve our roads

As the country continues to navigate the challenges of road accidents, the strain of heavier and higher quantities of vehicles, and the need to reduce abnormal loads on roads, many sustainable solutions are being developed to meet longstanding issues. "The...

CMC Networks partners with Inmanta Connect

Inmanta has signed a new deal with CMC Networks, enabling CMC Networks to offer next-generation connectivity in a fully automated way to its customers across Africa. By leveraging Inmanta Connect's advanced network orchestration capabilities, CMC Networks continues to...

Root accelerates expansion plans after Invenfin investment

South Africa-based Invenfin, has made a further investment of $1,5-million in Root Platform, the low-code, API-first, end-to-end insurance technology platform provider. Root, which was founded in 2016 in South Africa, offers a low-code platform that powers modern...

Nutanix updates Elevate Partner Program

Nutanix has announced updates to its Elevate Partner Program, including offering a revamped incentive structure and channel-led selling motions that empower partners with deal control throughout the sales cycle. "With technology continuing to advance at an...

Lusaka IX launches in partnership with Paratus Zambia

The Paratus Zambia Data Centre (DC) has seamlessly integrated the Lusaka Internet Exchange (LIXP) within its facilities, facilitating high-speed connectivity and hosting solutions for all providers in the data centre. This will accelerate digital innovation and drive...

Datacentrix bags two Lenovo IDG awards

Datacentrix has received two awards at the recent Lenovo Channel Awards for 2022, namely the Intelligent Devices Group (IDG) Relationship Partner of the Year and the IDG Platinum Partner of the Year. Datacentrix is a Tier 1 Platinum Partner for Lenovo's Infrastructure...

Infobip partners with Adobe

Infobip has partnered with Adobe to provide SMS experiences for Adobe Journey Optimizer. The native SMS integration allows Adobe Journey Optimizer users to send text messages alongside real-time status updates and intelligent routing for high delivery rates in...

Skills training done right – for young people and employers

Even as South Africa grapples with one of the highest youth unemployment rates globally - with 8,9-million unemployed young people according to Statistics South Africa - traditional approaches to tackling the issue have been met with limited success. By Jessica...

Three common mistakes in strategy execution – and how to avoid them

Effective project portfolio management (PPM) practices are crucial to survival for organisations faced with an uncertain economic and political climate. So says Leabetswe Bomvana, a South African strategy executive with experience working in large, JSE-listed...

Why the board should push cybersecurity boundaries

From a technological perspective, microsegmentation of your IT security environment can be viewed as a way to identify, isolate and curtail the reach of any threat - even once it is in your network. In a cybersecurity context, microsegmentation is a framework that can...

Solutions Developer (Blazor & C#) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Seeking a passionate Solutions Developer with solid experience in Blazor and C#. The ideal candidate will have a strong front-end focus, work well in a hybrid environment, and bring hands-on knowledge of Azure infrastructure, SQL, and modern architecture patterns. Key...

Devops Engineer (Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software development company specializing in architecture consulting, systems integration services, and bespoke software solutions. Their mission is to make technology an asset for businesses, seamlessly integrating it to provide leverage...

Front End Developer at Kalixo

We're looking for an experienced Front-End Developer to help build responsive and modern user interfaces. The ideal candidate has a strong grasp of JavaScript and React, cares about user experience, and writes clean, maintainable code. Responsibilities: Develop and...

Scrum Master

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Scum Master to join them on a permanent basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Guides the Product Owners by practicing relevant agile techniques (e.g. journey maps) and facilitates in carving out...

Senior Full Stack Developer

Exciting opportunity for a Senior Full Stack Developer to build and scale backend services powering cross-border remittances across Africa. Key Requirements 8+ years in full stack development, with a strong backend focusProficient in Node.js, TypeScript,...

Devops Engineer (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software development company specializing in architecture consulting, systems integration services, and bespoke software solutions. Their mission is to make technology an asset for businesses, seamlessly integrating it to provide leverage...

Front End Developer at Kalixo – Western Cape Cape Town Region

We're looking for an experienced Front-End Developer to help build responsive and modern user interfaces. The ideal candidate has a strong grasp of JavaScript and React, cares about user experience, and writes clean, maintainable code. Responsibilities: Develop and...

Scrum Master – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Scum Master to join them on a permanent basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Guides the Product Owners by practicing relevant agile techniques (e.g. journey maps) and facilitates in carving out...

Senior Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

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Software Engineer (Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...

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