Roman space telescope begins its quest to the dark universe

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit where it is hoped it will reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 AM EDT Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch...

Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking

A new major global review shows that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are fueling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Annette Hübschle, a co-author of the study, says closing...

Nvidia’s quarter was bigger than TSMC’s entire year

Nvidia generated more revenue in a single quarter than the company that manufactures its chips generated in the whole of last year. This comparison puts the scale of the result into sharp focus, says deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of...

AI dominates the corporate risk landscape

AI-enabled discovery of cyber vulnerabilities emerged as the most critical emerging risk facing organisations worldwide in the second quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk Report series compiles insights and perspectives from...

Red Hat AI Factory with Nvidia drives scalable production AI

Red Hat has announced the Red Hat AI Factory with Nvidia, a co-engineered software platform that combines Red Hat AI Enterprise and Nvidia AI Enterprise to provide an end-to-end AI solution optimised for organisations deploying AI at scale. With enterprise AI spending...

Lost in translation: What the AI code debate keeps getting wrong

AI has sparked a new round of conversation about Cobol, with tools emerging that claim to translate legacy code and, with it, solve the modernisation challenge. It is worth being precise about what that means and what it does not, writes Rob Thomas, senior...

Digital assets, AI are hot as fintechs pull in $44,7bn

Despite the cautious optimism permeating the fintech sector heading into 2025, the first half of the year saw fintech investment and deals slow considerably amid headwinds from ongoing geopolitical tensions and concerns around evolving trade policies. Total fintech...

The rise and rise of the AI PC

Artificial intelligence (AI) PCs will represent 31% of the total PC market globally by the end of 2025, according to Gartner, which says worldwide shipments of AI PCs are projected to total 77,8-million units this year. “AI PCs are reshaping the market, but their...

PMI reflects continued manufacturing volatility

The seasonally adjusted PMI declined by 1.4 points to 49.5 in August, partially reversing the 2.3-point improvement seen in July. This suggests that activity in the sector remained subdued, with both domestic and export demand showing signs of pressure. That said, it...

Applications open for ISPA Inspires education sponsorship

South Africa’s Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) invites applications for its “ISPA Inspires scholarship” for the 2026 academic year. Applications open today, Monday 1 September, and will close on 30 October. Visit the ISPA Inspires website for more...

Strong iOS growth drives up smartphone market

Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 1% year-on-year (YoY) in 2025 to 1,24-billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This represents an improvement from the previous forecast of 0,6%,...

Pump my Android … safely

With a goal to curb malware and financial scams, Google has announced a new policy requiring developer verification for all Android app installations on certified devices - those with preloaded Google Mobile Services (like Samsung, Pixel, and others) - starting in...

Diverse and flexible skills needed in renewable energy sector

A new research report from the University of Cape Town’s Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (SALDRU) – Renewable Energy Skills Mapping and Labour Market Analysis in the Western Cape - offers a comprehensive analysis of the renewable energy skills...

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The new normal didn’t end with the pandemic

Remember the cliche "the new normal" that was thrown around ad nauseam during the Covid-19 pandemic? Eventually, it lost its impact, and for the most part, many of us interpreted it to mean something along the lines of hybrid working, accelerated digital...

The Match Exchange named as Africa’s top tech innovator

The Match Exchange has been awarded the title of Tech Innovator for Southern Africa 2023 at the third annual KPMG Private Enterprises Tech Innovator competition. The competition, which recognises leading technology innovators and future tech titans, provides the...

NTT commits to African investment

As more global tech heavyweights make significant investment into Africa, Dimension Data's CEO, Alan Turnley-Jones, argues that these investments are creating ripple effects that reach far beyond digital innovation and tech infrastructure for the region. Growth in...

Everyone is busy – but are you busy with the right things?

By Natasha Bezuidenhout, Business Executive: Microsoft at First Distribution - First, we had the New Normal with people working from home during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic; that was later modified to a hybrid working model where employees juggled between home...

Local ISPs need to up their game

Twenty years ago, if you asked business leaders what their most essential utilities and business enablers were, they would have listed electricity, a phone line, and internet connectivity, in that order. Today, after 16 years of load shedding and cloud-based...

NoPBX scoops innovation award

Cape-based NoPBX is officially the 'Most Innovative PBX Service Provider in South Africa', according to the sixth and latest annual African Excellence Awards. Hosted by AI Global Media and its quarterly MEA Markets magazine, the awards celebrate the Africa of today...

Pyramid Analytics, Smollan forge international partnership

Global retail specialist Smollan has formalised an international reseller and implementation partnership agreement with decision and business intelligence (BI) software provider Pyramid Analytics. The agreement will see Smollan, via its data and technology business,...

HAVAÍC completes second investment in RapidDeploy

Cape Town-headquartered venture capital (VC) firm HAVAÍC has announced a further investment in RapidDeploy following its participation in a bridge round in October last year. The VC firm has bolstered its stake with a second investment as part of RapidDeploy's Series...

Bringing education and technology together

Technology can help deliver more effective education. Research reveals that, at the least, technology in schools improves learners' software and computer proficiency. Classrooms that use technology to boost efficiency or personalise learning also experience...

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We're hiring a Cloud Developer (BI, Tableau & DevOps) for one of South Africa's leading establishments, where data-driven insights play a central role in strategic decision-making. This role is ideal for a technically strong developer who enjoys transforming...

IT Quality Test Analyst (CH1184) – Western Cape Kuils River

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for an IT Quality Test Analyst will work closely as part of the software delivery team and will assist with testing life cycle activities to ensure successful completion of business initiatives. Testing...

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Our client is a corporate ridesharing service, delivering highly competitive transportation solutions tailored to businesses. We help companies streamline operations, reduce costs, and provide a safer, more efficient travel experience for their employees. Position...

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A dynamic skin care company is seeking a skilled Senior IT Technician to join their IT team, providing high-level technical support across the business. The role involves resolving hardware, software, and network issues within a 48-hour turnaround, performing root...

Mid to Senior Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Parktown North

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Senior Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

About the Hub:Join a leading IT Hub providing innovative solutions to a global automotive organization. Our team delivers cutting-edge IT solutions across SAP, Java, Azure, Cloud, and more. With a strong focus on compliance, methodology, and sustainable success, we...

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Requirements managements – create, structure, and maintain product backlog.Update and maintenance of product documentation e.g., user manuals, release documentation etc.Engagement with stakeholders to understand business problems and needs and translate those into...

Security Analyst (M365 & AWS) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a technically proficient Security Analyst with 2 to 3 years of experience, focused on securing systems, applications, and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience across on-premises servers, VMware, Cisco, Microsoft...

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