Webb takes a new look at the Sombrero Galaxy

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope recently imaged the Sombrero Galaxy with its NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera). The image shows dust from the galaxy’s outer ring blocking stellar light from stars within the galaxy. In the central region of the galaxy, the roughly 2 000...

Dehorning rhinos drastically reduces poaching

A landmark international study published yesterday (5 June 2025) in the Science Journal reveals that dehorning rhinos significantly reduces the risk of poaching – one of these iconic species' most immediate threats. The research, co-led by the University of Cape Town...

Escalating attacks drive need for digital executive protection

There has been a frightening escalation in cyberthreats targeting business leaders and their families, according to a new report released by BlackCloak, a pioneer in digital executive protection for executive leaders, board members, and their families - as well as...

Tshwane innovates on meter reading, revenue collection

Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City – Collecting revenue from electricity users is vital for the City of Tshwane’s financial health, but outdated and inefficient systems have been playing havoc with its ability to do so efficiently. The city, which serves...

Bolt commits to upgrading safety

Ride-hailer, Bolt says it will commit €100-million over three years to strengthen safety measures on its platform including product development, customer support, safety feature awareness, and preventative measures to minimise safety incidents. The company says its...

Battery material shifts in the Li-ion market

The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery industry is undergoing significant shifts in material usage - driven by the growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and stationary battery storage applications. And, despite some short-term concerns over EV adoption, the long-term...

IT distribution revenues continued to decline

IT distributor revenue experienced a year-on-year decline of 5,5% to $17,85-billion in the first quarter of 2024, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) North America Distribution Tracker (NADT). The market continued to rebalance following pandemic...

Fibre network operators proliferate, but confidence drops

Confidence in South Africa's fibre network operators (FNOs) is slipping. This is among the findings from the FNO perception survey released by Internet industry association ISPA. The February 2024 poll measured the views of about 50 Internet service providers (ISPs)...

Ferrari dons blue livery as it announces HP partnership

As HP and Ferrari announce a major new sponsorship, the racing team is set to switch its iconic red livery for blue in the upcoming Miami Grand Prix (3 to 5 May). The colour switch for the Miami meet is a nod to previous North American Grand Prix races when Ferrari...

Workers are keen on GenAI, but more wary in their personal lives

In a mere five days, ChatGPT amassed a million users, solidifying its status as a household name and highlighting a widespread public fascination with artificial intelligence (AI). According to new research by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), consumers' knowledge and...

Debt burden, resource-backed loans hinder Africa’s potential

Africa's immense economic potential is being undermined by non-transparent resource-backed loans that complicate debt resolution and compromise countries' future growth. "I think it's time for us to have debt transparency accountability and make sure that this whole...

Finance professionals divided about the future of finance

A clear divide has opened up between accounting and finance professionals who work as business partners and those who don't. This is among the findings of a new paper from AICPA & CIMA, which have released their 'Re-defining finance for a sustainable world' white...

Deepfake frauds are on the rise

The artificial intelligence (AI) renaissance, which turned artificial intelligence into one of the hottest topics in both the consumer and business sectors, comes with its dark side, as more and more scammers use AI tools for cyberattacks and data breaches....

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Directors face potential liability for climate change risks

Directors face potential liability if they fail to carry out their fiduciary duties to curb climate change risks and do not make complete disclosures about climate-related risks. By Merlita Kennedy, partner and Tobia Serongoane, associate from Webber Wentzel Climate...

Analytics trends to watch in 2022

If 2022 is going to be remembered for anything, then the hope is that this is the year where business and technology leaders will transform their data insights into action. By Tony Nkuna, senior presales solutions consultant at TechSoft International Data has become...

Mobile meets payroll in a digital world

The ubiquity of mobile devices is aiding employees to transform businesses into more efficient, agile, and productive operations. This is according to Ian McAlister, GM of CRS Technologies, who says this has led to the rise of tech-powered human resource and payroll...

An open source approach to workplace culture could be significant

We tend to think of workplace culture as a naturally occurring phenomenon, and what business leaders may underestimate is that workplace culture plays a significant role in a business's overall success. By Karina Brijlal, senior marketing manager at Red Hat...

Decarbonisation of the mining sector underway

There is a common misconception that the mining sector cannot conduct environmental stewardship, but Exxaro has proven otherwise, argues Abel Sakhau, environment and climate change manager. Climate change is undoubtedly one of the defining global challenges of our...

Addressing the risk from cyberattacks in the Russia-Ukraine conflict

The situation in Ukraine continues to fluctuate, and US intelligence sources are advising that Russia is preparing for an imminent invasion. By Lior Div, CEO and founder of Cybereason Cyberattacks have already been observed in the conflict, and I expect diversions,...

Join the Evotel podcast fibre conversation

Fibre Network Operator (FNO), Evotel, has started a podcast, covering a range of subjects around fibre-to-the-home. New podcasts are available each week on Mondays on the Evotel Website or listeners can choose their favourite podcast app here. “We felt that it was...

How containerisation can benefit your business

Containerisation has become a massive trend not only in software development, but for any enterprise looking to scale its operations. In fact, according to Benjamin Coetzer, director at Routed, containerisation will redefine the cloud. “Enterprises are embracing...

Outsourcing is here to stay, for good reason

In the past two years, the way in which we work has changed dramatically. The Covid-19 pandemic has forced organisations across the board to lower costs, restructure, and rapidly evolve to remote working models. This trend is set to continue in 2022, as companies...

Cybersecurity Engineer

What we're looking for: Currently working as a Cybersecurity EngineerCertifications: Network+ (N+) & Security+ (S+)Solid understanding of Cybersecurity Compliance Desired Skills: Cybersecurity Engineer About The Employer: Exciting Opportunity for a Cybersecurity...

Project Manager

We are seeking three dynamic Project Managers to join our client's team: Requirements: CPM RegistrationMinimum 3 years post-qualification experienceProven ability to handle 5 to 10 projects simultaneously with values ranging from R20m to R50mThrives under pressure and...

Developer – C# (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Responsibilities: Deliver code that is functional, understandable, maintainable and testable. Work closely with analysts, documenters and testers. Automated testing of features developed. Deliver technical documentation as and when required. Act as a mentor to...

Cybersecurity Engineer – Western Cape Tyger Valley

What we're looking for: Currently working as a Cybersecurity EngineerCertifications: Network+ (N+) & Security+ (S+)Solid understanding of Cybersecurity Compliance Desired Skills: Cybersecurity Engineer About The Employer: Exciting Opportunity for a Cybersecurity...

Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking three dynamic Project Managers to join our client's team: Requirements: CPM RegistrationMinimum 3 years post-qualification experienceProven ability to handle 5 to 10 projects simultaneously with values ranging from R20m to R50mThrives under pressure and...

Full Stack C# Developer

Permanent position 2 days work from office, 3 days work from home - based in Pretoria Design and develop high-quality software applications using C#Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new featuresWrite clean, efficient, and...

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