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...

Data growth drives Telkom revenues

Data has led Telkom’s improved revenues for the third quarter ended 31 December 2025. Group data revenue is up 9,6% to R6,86-billion, increasing 8.5,5% year-to-date and contributing 60% to total revenue. Mobile data revenue grew 12,9%, while fibre-related data revenue...

Mustek anticipates improved earnings

Mustek's shareholders have been  informed that, for the half year ended 31 December 2025, the group’s headline earnings per share is expected to be between 250% and 270% higher than reported in the comparative period at between 82,13 cents and 86,83 cents (31 December...

People want political change, but doubt it can happen

People in various regions across the globe are unhappy with their political systems and elected officials, according to a new Pew Research Centre survey. Majorities in 20 of the 25 countries surveyed say their political system needs either major changes or complete...

Political interference is collapsing state-owned companies

With economists warning that South Africa is on the brink of an economic crisis, new research has backed this up stating that state-owned companies (SOCs) are “on a direct path to collapse” unless urgent reforms end political interference, hold shareholder...

Uncertified imports undermine SA’s electrical sector

Recent raids by the South African Police Service’s Anti-Counterfeit and Illicit Trade Unit and the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) uncovered thousands of rands worth of non-compliant electrical goods. But this represents only a fraction of the...

Overpricing costs SA homeowners time and money

South African homeowners risk losing both time and value when they overprice their properties, according to the newly released MyProperty Sentiment Index 2025. The report, based on feedback from over 200 estate agents, reveals that over 75% of homes end up selling...

Hackathon aims for African AI sovereignty

The Cortex Hub has announced the launch of the MCP Hackathon Africa 2025, a continent-wide initiative designed to embed African languages, culture, and priorities into the next generation of Artificial Intelligence. Running across more than 40 cities from September to...

A ‘risk reflex’ key to handling unpredictable scenarios

To thrive in today’s rapidly evolving risk environment, risk, audit and compliance leaders must develop "reflexive risk ownership” - a future state where business leaders instinctively and automatically recognize, respond to, and manage risks, according to Gartner....

SA’s banks still resilient and growing

The first half of 2025 was a period of strategic navigation for South Africa's major banks. Operating against a backdrop of mixed global growth, persistent geopolitical tensions, major trade uncertainties and gradual shifts in monetary policy, the major banks results...

Google, Microsoft the top GenAI, agentic AI platforms

Building, training, tuning, and managing AI models is a complex undertaking. Enterprise AI platforms streamline the process by providing tools that facilitate data management, query data across repositories (including multiple cloud environments), support...

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Telkom rewards innovative employees

Telkom SA has awarded up to R 1 250 000 to the winners of the inaugural Telkom Group Innovation Challenge - a group-wide employee innovation program. "At Telkom, we recognise the importance of innovation on a national level," says Dr Mmaki Jantjies, group executive...

ASBIS Africa continues expanding its territories with Seagate

ASBIS Enterprises Plc, a leading Value Add Distributor specializing in ICT and IoT solutions, across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), is thrilled to announce the expansion of its collaboration with Seagate, a global leader in mass storage solutions, into...

Resignation season a good time to shift to a new paradigm

A quick glance at global unemployment rates will routinely reveal that South Africa has the highest jobless population in the world. By Gary Silbermann, co-founder and innovation director at One Degree Digging a little deeper, one will find that unemployed graduates...

New year … same old scams

Beware of scammers looking to take your hard-earned cash and private information, warns Momentum Metropolitan's cybersecurity team. The reality is that fraud and scamming is increasing at an alarming rate. According to the Southern African Prevention Service (SAFPS),...

Skills data professionals need to advance their careers

With the likes of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation expected to take over many repetitive tasks, companies globally are trying to fill scarce skills in IT, data analytics, and even AI itself. Advanced technologies are creating opportunities for the...

How emerging markets can prepare for the EU’s new ESG regulations

In December 2021, European leaders emerged from the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow with a resolute commitment to translate climate pledges into tangible action. Since then, the European Union (EU) has rolled out a series of regulations applying Environmental,...

HP signs global sponsorship with Real Madrid

Real Madrid Football Club has announced a global technology sponsorship agreement with HP Inc. As part of the multi-year deal, HP will be the first brand to have its logo appear on the Real Madrid uniform sleeve in the Club's 121-year history. The sponsorship spans...

Xion Global, Callpay in strategic payments partnership

Xion Global, a Web3 payments provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Callpay, a player in South Africa's payments industry. The alliance aims to boost Web3 payments adoption in South Africa, blending Xion's innovative technology with Callpay's strong...

Senior Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Seeking a highly motivated, analytical, and methodical Senior Full Stack Developer with 7+ years of experience. The successful candidate will assist in building and developing omni-channel communication and activation solutions, support project scoping, management,...

Network Security Engineer – EvdB

Key Responsibilities:Design, implement, and maintain robust network security infrastructure to protect Customer's digital environment. Manage and optimize security platforms including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), DDoS mitigation tools, VPNs, secure...

Senior Full-stack Developer at Adapt IT

Introduction The Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) division is a multi-industry division of Adapt IT with a solid foundation providing key products. Our products help make businesses feel more in control of their expenses, and provide a cost assurance to help...

Network Security Engineer – EvdB – Gauteng Pretoria

Key Responsibilities:Design, implement, and maintain robust network security infrastructure to protect Customer's digital environment. Manage and optimize security platforms including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), DDoS mitigation tools, VPNs, secure...

Senior Full-stack Developer at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand

Introduction The Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) division is a multi-industry division of Adapt IT with a solid foundation providing key products. Our products help make businesses feel more in control of their expenses, and provide a cost assurance to help...

Senior Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We're looking for a senior-level Test Analyst who lives and breathes quality engineering, loves breaking things before customers do, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment packed with cloud technologies, backend services, APIs, and modern development...

Network Security Engineer (2 year contract)

Our client is looking for a Security network Engineer for a 2 year contract. The Network Security Engineer will design, implement, and maintain robust network security infrastructure to protect Customer's digital environment.Key Responsibilities:Design, implement, and...

Back-End Developer / .NET Engineer

The Back-End Developer will provide technical leadership and expertise in the design, development, and maintenance of software applications. Key Requirements Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.5-7 years'...

Senior Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

We're looking for a senior-level Test Analyst who lives and breathes quality engineering, loves breaking things before customers do, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment packed with cloud technologies, backend services, APIs, and modern development...

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