15% growth for renewable energy
The global renewable energy market size is expected to reach $4,86-trillion by 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 14,9% from 2025 to 2033. Numerous governments across the world have framed various...
Report reveals hidden realities of family caregiving for the elderly
A new report released by the Family Caregiving Programme at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has shed light on the lived realities of family caregiving for older persons in South Africa – a form of care often assumed, under-resourced and profoundly undervalued in...
US Treasury fingers China for data breach
The US Treasury Department is blaming Chinese state-backed hackers for compromising its systems to access unclassified documents. In a letter from the US Treasury Department to Congress, it is claimed that hackers compromised a third-party cybersecurity service...
Average monthly crypto trading volume soars
Crypto trades skyrocketed, with the average monthly trading volume on crypto exchanges hitting over $1,5-trillion in 2024, or 135% more than last year, according to data presented by AltIndex.com. 2024 has proven to be a groundbreaking year for the crypto market, with...
Gaming PCs surge ahead, hitting $62bn in 2025
While global PC sales have struggled over the past two years, weighed down by post-pandemic slowdowns, inflation, component shortages, and market saturation, the gaming PC sector saw stable growth. In 2024, gamers worldwide spent over $59-billion on gaming desktop PCs...
What business travellers’ requests reveal about travel’s future
The business travel industry is growing, with 52% of companies planning to increase travel budgets in 2025, according to GBTA research. But it’s not just the number of trips increasing - it’s the expectations that come with them. Travellers want their work trips to...
Cyber Week sees rise in interactive communications
Infobip has reported record-breaking communications interactions during Cyber Week, underscoring the rising importance of Rich Communication Services (RCS) and conversational experiences. The platform recorded 11,6-billion communications interactions between Friday,...
Moderate Q3 decline for Ethernet switches
The worldwide Ethernet switch market recorded $10.8 billion in revenue in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q24), a 7,9% year-over-year (YoY) decline. Despite the annual drop, the market grew 6,6% from the second to the third quarters of 2024. The total worldwide enterprise...
These are the trends impacting infrastructure and operations
Gartner has highlighted the six trends that will have a significant impact on infrastructure and operations (I&O) for 2025 . “These trends give the opportunity for I&O leaders to identify future skills requirements and seek insights to help meet implementation...
Opportunities and challenges for quantum comms
Quantum communication has seen some big announcements in 2024, with smartphone markets and data centres turning to the technology for secure and robust data security that can be trusted. IDTechEx’s report, “Quantum Communication Market 2024-2034: Technology, Trends,...
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Acer debuts powerful Nitro laptops
At CES in Las Vegas last week introduced a suite of new Nitro gaming laptops, featuring the latest 13th Gen Intel Core processors and Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs. Aimed at casual gamers, the new 16-inch and 17-inch Acer Nitro laptops come in more compact,...
Alienware bolsters Aurora R15 Desktop at CES 2023
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IBM launches new partner program
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Cybersecurity trends that will shape 2023
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How to root out questionable social media behaviour before you hire
More people seem to be posting before they think and causing untold reputational and economic harm for themselves and their employers. "This is why there is growing demand for screening online behaviour that may fall foul of the hate crimes laws, or which displays...
Developing data literacy knowledge could help stop outsourcing our economy
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Avoid BEC attacks with good email hygiene
Business email compromise (BEC), where criminals steal money by simply 'asking for it', is on the rise. According to an Interpol report, BEC is one of the top five digital threats in Africa - and South Africa is the most likely target, shouldering 34% of the...
Optimise efficiency and improve profits with geospatial data
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Don’t become a cybercrime statistic
If you believe cybercrime is something that only happens to businesses and "other people," now is a good time to reboot your attitude. South Africa currently has the third highest number of cybercrime victims worldwide according to Accenture, with cybercrime costing...
Esports on campus heralds a new era of competition and study
One of the fastest growing spectator sports - eSports on campus - is creating copious opportunities in academics, sports and the entire field of STEM, writes By Chris Buchanan, client solutions director at Dell Technologies South Africa. Esports on campus was not...
Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Gauteng
Fullstack Java DeveloperTime to come out of "hibernation" and shineR 740 000 - R 900 000Are you passionate about building innovative healthcare solutions? Join our dynamic Meditech team in Johannesburg and help shape the future of digital health!?? What We're Looking...
Senior Software Engineer (C# and .NET Core/.NET) at The Foschini Group
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Senior Software Engineer (C# and .NET Core/.NET) at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
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Back-end Software Developer (SQL, ASP) (CH1142) (FULLY REMOTE)
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Back-end Software Developer (SQL, ASP) (CH1142) (FULLY REMOTE) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
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BI Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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Senior District Project Managers at Takora
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IT Applications Analyst at Famous Brands
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React Native Developer (Hybrid)
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