Hubble captures puzzling galaxy
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features a galaxy that’s hard to categorise. The galaxy in question is NGC 2775, which lies 67-million light-years away in the constellation Cancer (the Crab). NGC 2775 sports a smooth, featureless centre that is devoid of...
Long-awaited liquidity looms for local tech venture capitalists
Investment analysts Endeavor South Africa has highlighted fintech acquisitions worth billions and rising exit momentum across Africa as a proof point for a maturing ecosystem. The company says a string of high-profile exits in South Africa’s tech and fintech sectors...
For women in tech, gender parity barriers remain
At the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158 - or roughly five generations from now - to reach full gender parity, according to data from the World Economic Forum. Significant barriers to gender equality remain, yet with the right action and support,...
Executives revise US economic outlook down
A post-election boost in business executives’ optimism about the US economy has moderated, declining from a more than three-year high of 67% last quarter to 47% this quarter, according to the AICPA & CIMA Economic Outlook Survey. The shift reflects growing...
Apple iPad Air available for pre-order now
iStore has announced the latest iPad Air, now featuring the M3 chip and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The new iPad Air is available for pre-order today and will be available in-store soon. Key features include: M3 Chip: The new iPad Air is powered by the...
Women entrepreneurs, business owners poised for growth
South African women are embracing entrepreneurship with growing confidence and determination, with 57% identifying as entrepreneurs — surpassing the regional average of 51% across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA). With 71% of women interested in...
Hybrid work fast tracks female career progression and parity
New research by International Workplace Group demonstrates that hybrid work is a key driver in accelerating gender parity and supporting women’s career progression. Over two-thirds (71%) report that hybrid work with companies empowering their employees to work across...
These are 2025’s top cybersecurity trends
Gartner has announced the top cybersecurity trends for 2025, influenced by generative AI (GenAI) evolution, digital decentralising, supply chain interdependencies, regulatory change, endemic talent shortages and a constantly evolving threat landscape. Alex Michaels,...
How long until we see gender parity?
Globally, women currently hold just 34% of senior leadership positions, up 0.5 percentage points from 2024, according to the 2025 Grant Thornton Women in Business report. At this pace, we’ll not see gender parity in senior management roles in mid-market companies...
Air cargo demand rises in January
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2025 global air cargo markets showing that total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 3,2% compared to January 2024 levels (3,6% for international operations) for an 18th...
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Red Hat, IBM Research advance IT automation with AI
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FSCA declares crypto assets a financial product
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Why SA is seeing a fibre boom
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HR professionals should gear up for the future world of work
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25GS-PON gains global traction
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Mukuru extends financial inclusion across Africa
Mukuru's enterprise payment platform (EPP) is designed to make financial experiences easier, safer and more accessible through the distribution of bulk payments. Michael Scott, Group Head of Commercial at Mukuru, says their EPP provides aid organisations, governments...
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Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Krugersdorp
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for delivering complex projects within the engineering or construction sector? One of our top clients in the consulting engineering industry is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their dynamic team.Salary:...
Group Chief Technology and Information Officer – Namibia
A leading retailing and distribution group based in Namibia requires the above to integrity lead the digital transformation, technology innovation, and IT operations across the group. Operating in a retail, manufacturing and distribution environment, the CTIO ensures...
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ENVIRONMENT:A leading Travel Tech company in Cape Town is seeking a BI Data Engineer to optimize its data infrastructure and turn raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. You will manage the full data pipeline—from ingestion and transformation...
Group Chief Technology and Information Officer – Namibia – Remote Remote
A leading retailing and distribution group based in Namibia requires the above to integrity lead the digital transformation, technology innovation, and IT operations across the group. Operating in a retail, manufacturing and distribution environment, the CTIO ensures...
BI Data Engineer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Travel Tech company in Cape Town is seeking a BI Data Engineer to optimize its data infrastructure and turn raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. You will manage the full data pipeline—from ingestion and transformation...
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