Pre-budget: 10 money watchpoints for SA households
In the countdown to finance minister Enoch Godongwana’s national budget speech, it’s clear that the biggest impacts of his announcements aren’t felt in Parliament - they’re felt in household’s daily financial realities like the petrol pump, the grocery store, and on...
The ‘grey swan’ risks threatening global digital stability
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Gates believes humanity is at a crossroads
At its 2025 Goalkeepers event, Gates Foundation Chair Bill Gates stood before an audience of more than 1 000 global government, community, philanthropy, and private-sector leaders and issued a stark but hopeful call to world leaders: save millions of children’s lives...
Constitution denies children explicit right to express themselves
While South African law strongly advocates protecting children, a new study by the University of Cape Town (UCT) has found that the Constitution does not explicitly give children the right to be heard in matters that affect them. Judges have to “read this in” through...
AR/VR headsets and smart glasses go mainstream
Worldwide shipments of AR/VR headsets combined with display-less smart glasses are expected to grow 39,2% in 2025 with volumes reaching 14,3-million units, according to new data from IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker. The market...
Parker solar probe sails through 25th Sun flyby
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe completed its 25th close approach to the Sun on 15 September, matching its record distance of 6,2-million kilometres from the solar surface. Parker Solar Probe checked in with flight controllers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory...
SA schools urged to apply for $1m schools prize
Peter Tabichi, the Kenyan educator who won the 2019 Global Teacher Prize, has called on “extraordinary” South African schools to apply for the $1-million Global Schools Prize. The new award, organised by the Varkey Foundation in collaboration with UNESCO, will honour...
US, China close to a TikTok deal
Oracle is believed to have a key role in a new TikTok deal that would keep the app live in the US. Although a deal hasn’t yet been signed, US president Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are said to be close to an agreement on the future of the social media...
Study shows extent of savings with smart geysers
A Sensor Networks study reveals that large households of up to four people or more can save up to R500 on their monthly electricity bill by using smart geyser technology. The company, which has installed more than 12 000 smart geysers across South Africa, confirms...
Quantum computing and AI: Synergy or rivalry?
Quantum computing and artificial intelligence (AI) are two technologies touted to revolutionise modern computing. In 2022, AI emerged from deep tech to a household name through the release of ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs). Meanwhile, quantum computers...
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Outsourcing IT can drive competitive advantage
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Safeguarding sensitive information in an era of global mobility
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Tech Wise Solutions secures direct distribution for Bitdefender Consumer Solutions Group
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Don’t gamble with your cybersecurity
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SA households have the power to turn the tide on load shedding
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NTT and Red Hat fuel AI analysis at the edge
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Deel to acquire PaySpace
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Associate System Support Engineer at PnP
Role SummaryTo provide (1st level) I&T system support within the Customer systems department and deal with day-to-day operational challenges and work directly with team members across the business to effectively and efficiently deliver I&T...
Systems Engineer (Fortinet) – Pre- and Post-Sales
The Systems Engineer (Fortinet NSE4/FCP) will play a critical role in delivering technical expertise for Fortinet solutions, supporting both pre-sales and post-sales activities. This role involves collaborating with sales teams, channel partners, and customers to...
Mid-level – Senior C# Developer – George
They're looking for a Mid to Senior C# Developer with 5+ years of experience to join their forward-thinking team. If you're passionate about clean code, inspired by innovation, and ready to build technology that matters, this is your chance to make your mark....
Associate System Support Engineer at PnP – Western Cape Kenilworth
Role SummaryTo provide (1st level) I&T system support within the Customer systems department and deal with day-to-day operational challenges and work directly with team members across the business to effectively and efficiently deliver I&T...
Systems Engineer (Fortinet) – Pre- and Post-Sales – Gauteng Pretoria
The Systems Engineer (Fortinet NSE4/FCP) will play a critical role in delivering technical expertise for Fortinet solutions, supporting both pre-sales and post-sales activities. This role involves collaborating with sales teams, channel partners, and customers to...
Mid-level – Senior C# Developer – George – Western Cape Tamsui Industria
They're looking for a Mid to Senior C# Developer with 5+ years of experience to join their forward-thinking team. If you're passionate about clean code, inspired by innovation, and ready to build technology that matters, this is your chance to make your mark....
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Network and IT Support Field Technician – Western Cape Cape Town
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