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...

Low growth seen as a top risk

The low-growth economic environment, caused by global trade tensions and increased volatility in financial markets, continued to hold the top rank of emerging risks for the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk Report series...

SONA: Infrastructure key for growth

Government is putting flesh on the bones of the Medium Term Development Plan (MTDP), aiming for a stable macro-economic framework by investing in infrastructure, creating a conducive regulatory framework that supports growth, and implementing a forward-looking...

Mars rover discovers potential biosignature

A sample collected by NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover from an ancient dry riverbed in Jezero Crater could preserve evidence of ancient microbial life. Taken from a rock named “Cheyava Falls” last year, the sample - called “Sapphire Canyon” - contains potential...

Rampant online retail set to hit R130bn

Kathy Gibson reports – Online retail is set to account for 10% of all retail spend in South Africa within just a few months, reaching a value of R130-billion by the end of this year. Arthur Goldstuck, MD of World Wide Worx, points out that the online market was worth...

Demand for AI skills in surges

Artificial intelligence (AI) skills are in high demand in the South African job market, with the demand in advertised roles requiring AI expertise increasing by 352% since 2019. This is one of the key insights to emerge from Pnet’s Job Market Trends Report for August...

Africa is most heavily attacked region by cybercriminals

Check Point Research’s latest Global Threat Intelligence Report for August 2025 shows that organisations worldwide faced an average of 1 994 cyberattacks per week and, while this marked a 1% decline from July, it represents a 10% increase YoY - reinforcing that the...

Smartphone attacks are up in 2025

According to Kaspersky data, there were 29% more attacks on Android smartphone users in the first half of 2025 compared to the first half of 2024, and 48% more compared to the second half of 2024. In 2025, Kaspersky detected prominent mobile threats such as SparkCat,...

FTC investigates AI chatbots for children

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered seven companies that provide consumer-facing AI-powered chatbots to provide information on how these firms measure, test and monitor potentially negative impacts of the technology on children and teens. AI chatbots may...

Greylisting not the only test of SA’s financial system

With FATF’s review imminent, the country faces more than the risk of remaining greylisted. Outdated and costly international money transfers are undermining competitiveness, increasing trade risks, and deterring investment. By Harry Scherzer, founder and CEO of Future...

A primer on essential first aid skills

World First Aid Day – taking place on September 13 this year – is a reminder that the first few minutes of an emergency are the most critical. Every year, thousands of preventable deaths and injuries occur simply because people don’t know what to do in these moments....

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Resolve the talent shortage with a skills-based approach

The skills shortage remains a pressing priority for organisations trying to keep up with the radical revolutions of digital, AI, machine learning and quantum. According to Statista, more than half of global organisations have hit the skills shortage roadblock and it...

Development tips to combat mounting app abandonment

In a landscape dominated by digital solutions, a well-researched and thoughtfully designed app can take your business to new heights - increasing accessibility and revenue generation, elevating brand visibility and marketing opportunities, and allowing for data...

Have you outgrown your payroll software?

Managing your company's payroll should be a seamless experience, but if your payroll department is constantly in a state of crisis management, it's highly likely that the payroll solution you're using is no longer capable of meeting the organisation's evolving...

Student competition empowers next generation of tech innovators

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Dell Technologies South Africa have announced a Student Cluster Competition set to empower the next generation of tech innovators. During the course of the competition, undergraduate students will develop...

Commercial printers’ potential boosted by inkjet

Commercial printers in South Africa face a number of challenges in today's economy including the rise of all things digital, economic stress, heightened competition, rising costs and the importance of environmental concerns. Heidie-Mari Middel, production specialist...

WiFi 7 will transform business as we know it

Wireless acts as the front door to a network's user experience. But with the multitude of wireless devices and things, sometimes the importance of that first impression gets lost. By Stefani Johnson, product marketing manager (wireless) at Cisco That front door opens...

Partnering drives revolution in education

When government, NGOs and the private sector join hands, bringin public education into the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) becomes possible, writes Kate Groch, CEO of Good Work Foundation (GWF). It's music to our ears that Coding and Robotics is being formally...

Software escrow could give SA fintech developers an edge

In large corporations, digital transformation is impacting every customer touchpoint, yet this rapid innovation for operational advancement could be what exposes them to operational risk. The uptake of bespoke third-party software solutions is essential to enable...

Are learnerships at risk as QCTO takes effect?

With the expiration date of SETA-accredited learnerships looming at the end of June this year, companies are at a critical juncture for their Skills Development. From that point forward, organisations will only be able to register their learners for the QCTO's...

Rajant, Reios SRL merger gives Duxbury advanced IoT solutions

Duxbury Networking, the South African distributor of Rajant Kinetic Mesh wireless network solutions, has highlighted the enhanced suite of IoT solutions which will stem from Rajant's recent acquisition of Reios SRL in Italy. The merger will enhance the Kinetic Mesh...

Back-End Developer / .NET Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

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'...

Data Engineer

Key Responsibilities:Data Engineering & Pipeline Management Design, build, and optimize T-SQL stored procedures, functions, and scripts for high-volume data processing and ECM scoring.Develop, deploy, and monitor end-to-end ETL/ELT workflows (e.g., SQL Server...

UI / UX Designer (Senior) 3330

Liaise with stakeholders and team members.Take complex tasks and make them intuitive and easy to use.Throughout the design process – from creating user flows and wireframes to building user interface mock-ups and prototypes.Gather data from our analytics and UX...

Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

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Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Key Responsibilities:Data Engineering & Pipeline Management Design, build, and optimize T-SQL stored procedures, functions, and scripts for high-volume data processing and ECM scoring.Develop, deploy, and monitor end-to-end ETL/ELT workflows (e.g., SQL Server...

UI / UX Designer (Senior) 3330 – Gauteng Pretoria

Liaise with stakeholders and team members.Take complex tasks and make them intuitive and easy to use.Throughout the design process – from creating user flows and wireframes to building user interface mock-ups and prototypes.Gather data from our analytics and UX...

Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

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Network Security Engineer

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...

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System Engineer

Our client is seeking a System Engineer who is willing to work in the field and collaborate closely with farmers. Key Requirements 2-5 years of experience in software engineering/ Data Engineer or Backend Engineering.Proficiency in Tech stack: Python, SQL, Rust and...

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