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...

Fairness trumps other concerns for gamers

Public conversations about Web3 gaming often focus on token volatility, speculation and market cycles. Player behaviour, however, points in a different direction. According to survey data collected and analyzed by the 51 Games studio team from more than 12 000 Web3...

IBM adds agentic AI to autonomous storage

IBM has launched the next generation of IBM FlashSystem, co-run by agentic AI, ushering in a new era of autonomous storage. By enhancing FlashSystem’s existing AI capabilities with agentic AI, IBM is redefining resilience through sustained protection, autonomous...

Rise in salary payments for 2025

There has been a rise in overall salary payments so far in 2025. This is according to the PayInc Net Salary Index, a revamped version of the Take-home Pay Index from PayInc, formerly BankServAfrica. The new study uses a revised sample and new methodology to deliver...

OpenAI to pump $400m into new AI data centres

OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank have announced they will be building five new US data centre sites under OpenAI’s AI infrastructure platform Stargate. The combined capacity from the new site, along with OpenAI’s flagship site in Texas and ongoing projects with CoreWeave,...

Africa’s AI ambitions and digital future go global

As global leaders gathered in New York for the UN General Assembly, African CEOs took the opportunity at the Unstoppable Africa 2025 conference to announce major projects and initiatives that are set to position the continent at the heart of global innovation – most...

Transforming the fight against HIV

Many millions more people at risk of HIV in low- and middle-income countries will have access to a powerful new prevention option thanks to the Gates Foundation and Indian drug manufacturer Hetero Labs. The two organisations have partnered to produce a low-cost,...

All the winners of the Llama Impact Grant

Meta, in partnership with Data Science Africa, has announced the winners of the Llama Impact Grant for Startups and Researchers at this year’s Unstoppable Africa 2025 event. Launched in March 2025, the initiative is part of Meta’s global Llama Impact Grants programme...

A warning for all travellers

Between June and August this year, Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) discovered a new wave of cyberattacks by a threat group called RevengeHotels which targets hotels to gain access to guests’ payment information. The group has been operating since...

ITU, Google and will.i.am look to bridge the digital divide

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Google, and musician, tech founder, and philanthropist will.i.am have launched an initiative to bring artificial intelligence and robotics training to students across Africa. Announced during the Digital@UNGA Anchor...

CIPS warns of escalating procurement risks

The Chartered Institute for Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Southern Africa has called on South African business leaders to heed the findings of a new report detailing the challenges faced by procurement professionals operating in the maintenance, repair and...

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SAP enables data-driven business transformation

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A year of being grey(listed)

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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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Business Analyst (Senior) 2440 – Gauteng Pretoria

Work closely with the Delivery Manager of the department to steer and support the feature team from a requirements engineering point of view.Fulfil the prioritised requirements using agile methodologies.Risk management and conflict resolution.Collaborate with Business...

Software Engineering – Full Stack Developer (Expert) 0162

Fulfil the responsibility to lead and guide a software DevOps Feature Team to deliver and maintain high-quality software solutions.Oversee the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to testing, compliance, deployment and operations.Deeply...

SAP Analyst Developer

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To perform development and integration functions related to the SAP technology stack. KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS To perform system analysis and problem-solving across the MCSA SAP Environment and related systems.Ensure that Technical solutions...

Analyst SCP at PnP

Role SummaryTo manage the full Wholesale Supply Chain process, including the accurate capturing of allocations, effective inbound ordering, and the monitoring of DC capacity. The role is responsible for overseeing aged stock management and ensuring consistent...

Analyst SCP at PnP – Western Cape Kenilworth

Role SummaryTo manage the full Wholesale Supply Chain process, including the accurate capturing of allocations, effective inbound ordering, and the monitoring of DC capacity. The role is responsible for overseeing aged stock management and ensuring consistent...

Junior Data Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

If your academic record reads like a fairy tale and you will thrive in a fast-paced mission led environment, take a closer look! In addition to drive evidence-based decisions, you will earn in US dollars while working in a flexible hybrid model based in the heart of...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 1724 – Gauteng Pretoria

Conduct with the feature team members, system analysis, design, development and testing for their assigned technical products or applications within the context of an agile/DevOps delivery model.Maintain and develop, deploy, and operate frontend and backend cross...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 1736

Conduct with the feature team members, system analysis, design, development and testing for their assigned technical products or applications within the context of an agile/DevOps delivery model.Maintain and develop, deploy, and operate frontend and backend cross...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 3391

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications.Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to gather requirements.Implement new features and improve existing functionalities.Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding...

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