Hubble finds the largest chaotic birthplace of planets
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AI-driven digital workplaces to accelerate in 2026
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Webb finds new evidence for planet around closest solar twin
Astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have found strong evidence of a giant planet orbiting a star in the stellar system closest to our own Sun. At just 4 light-years away from Earth, the Alpha Centauri triple star system has long been a...
Cybercriminals exploit social networks to target businesses
Kaspersky has detected a complex attack sequence that involved retrieving information from legitimate services such as GitHub, Microsoft Learn Challenge, Quora, and social networks. The attackers did this to avoid detection and run an execution chain to launch Cobalt...
Capitec, FNB first to sign up for dha’s new digital partnership
Capitec and First National Bank are the first banks to sign up to the Department of Home Affairs’ new digital partnership model which will expand access to Smart ID and Passport services from the current 30 branches to hundreds more across the country. In fulfilment...
Airtel, Vodacom sign network infrastructure agreement
Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have announced a strategic infrastructure sharing agreement in key markets including Mozambique, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), subject to regulatory approvals in the various countries. The initial partnership...
Blue Label Telecoms to change its name
Blue Label Telecoms shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of changing the company’s name. A general meeting in 11 August saw close to 100% of shareholders agree to change the name to Blue Label Unlimited Group Limited. The name change was first mooted in...
Bitcoin nears record high as Trump’s gold tariffs bite
Bitcoin is once again within striking distance of its all-time high, driven by a surge of buying as US president Donald Trump’s tariffs on physical gold push investors toward the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, says the policy shift...
WiFi 7 to drive enterprise WLAN growth in 2025
Excess inventory in the channel has been cleared, and WLAN revenue is expected to grow 12% in 2025, according to Dell’Oro Group, which adds that WiFi 7 shipments will shoot up this year – representing more than a third of Indoor AP revenues. “We expect that in 2028,...
Datatec notifies TCP as Dimensional Fund Advisors ups shareholding
Datatec has filed the required notices with the Takeover Regulation Panel as Dimensional Fund Advisors acquires a substantial percentage of the group’s shares. Dimensional Fund Advisors is acting on behalf of itself and in its capacity as investment manager, and on...
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Cybersecurity trends to watch in 2024
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Here’s a new method to detect Pegasus iOS spyware
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Vodacom Business, HPE GreenLake aim to accelerate hybrid cloud transformation
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Vertiv more than doubles manufacturing capacity after acquisition
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Shaping the future of SA education
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The evolving role of the CIO requires a sustainability focus
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Take the lead in shaping your career path
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We're looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join our client's Technology team in Bellville. You'll bridge business needs and technical solutions - analysing, defining, and documenting requirements for bespoke web and mobile applications. The role involves...
Project Manager IT at QES
My client based in Johannesburg (Gauteng) is currently looking for a IT Project Manager (Supply Chain / SAP / Pharmaceutical) to join the on an initial 12 month contract This role will be fully onsite / office based Job PurposeThe Project Manager is accountable for...
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We're looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join our client's Technology team in Bellville. You'll bridge business needs and technical solutions - analysing, defining, and documenting requirements for bespoke web and mobile applications. The role involves...
Project Manager IT at QES – Gauteng Randburg
My client based in Johannesburg (Gauteng) is currently looking for a IT Project Manager (Supply Chain / SAP / Pharmaceutical) to join the on an initial 12 month contract This role will be fully onsite / office based Job PurposeThe Project Manager is accountable for...
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You will work in the IT solutions team within an Asset Management company. You will be responsible for analysing, designing and building BI solutions that enable operations and business strategic goals. Your ability to solve complex problems and understand the...
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