AU endorses efforts to change the world map

The African Union (AU) has endorsed a campaign to use a map that represents Africa more accurately than the traditional Mercator map that is mostly used today. The currently-used map was drawn up in the 16th century by catographer Gerardus Mercator, and inaccurately...

IBM, NASA debut open source AI model for solar observation

IBM and NASA have unveiled the most advanced open-source foundation model designed to understand high resolution solar observation data and predict how solar activity affects Earth and space-based technology. Surya, named for the Sanskrit word for the Sun, represents...

Giant radar antenna reflector in full bloom

Seventeen days after NISAR’s launch from southeastern India, an essential piece of science hardware has unfurled in orbit. Spanning 12 metres, the drum-shaped antenna reflector on the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite mission from NASA and the...

Women are losing out in Africa’s gig work boom

Platform work – including ride-hailing, food delivery and online freelancing – has been praised as a new avenue for women’s employment in Africa. However, a landmark study spanning five African countries has revealed that while men and women share many of the same...

Experts warn of risks around Trump’s meme coin frenzy

Donald Trump launched the $TRUMP meme coin this weekend, and its skyrocketed by over 300% in less than 24 hours. As of Sunday morning, $TRUMP hit a market cap of $5,81-billion, marking the former president’s bold foray into digital assets and merchandise sales ahead...

Global PC shipments show slight uptick

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 64,4-million units in the fourth quarter of 2024, a 1,4% increase from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to preliminary results by Gartner. This marks the fifth consecutive quarter of sustained shipment growth. For the year, PC...

First Boeing Starliner crewed flight en route to ISS

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are safely in orbit on the first crewed flight test aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft bound for the International Space Station. As part of NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test, the astronauts lifted off at 10h52 EDT on...

Global IT service spend to hit $2trn by 2028

According to Forrester's Global IT Services Market Forecast 2023-2028, global IT service industry spending will reach $2-trillion in 2028. However, despite forecasted growth, IT service firms will face several challenges in the next few years. Key findings include: *...

Regional PC shipments set for growth

The Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) personal computing devices (PCD) market, which is made up of desktops, notebooks, and workstations, continued to exceed expectations in Q1 2024 with shipments increasing 12,2% year on year (YoY) to total 3,53-million units....

How AI could impact consumers’ future

Movies starring clones of your friends, simulating your future, personal digital assistants, and AI-driven beauty operations are some of the ways AI is expected to impact everyday life in the 2030s, according to technology early adopters. New research from Ericsson...

Survey shows Saffers are happy and flourishing

South Africans generally feel happy and are flourishing. That's according to the findings of the Happiness Survey, undertaken at the end of 2023 by Nedbank in partnership with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS). Based on over 10 000 data points, the...

Charter to transform and secure messaging launched

The ITW Global Leaders' Forum (GLF) has unveiled an initiative to restore trust within the global messaging ecosystem. The newly launched "Messaging Charter" is set to enhance trust, security, and innovation within the industry, ensuring a sustainable and efficient...

Positive outlook for data centre infrastructure management

Data centre infrastructure management (DCIM), according to new research from Omdia, is set to play a pivotal role in the coming years - with the sector's market value expected to reach $6,3-billion by 2030. From overseeing infrastructure equipment in remote cabinets...

Cybersecurity becomes a key factor in agriculture

Adoption of technologies like robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) across the agriculture sector is helping tackle various challenges - including labour shortages and climate change - but this digitalisation also puts the sector at...

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Machine learning can solve some of Africa’s biggest challenges

From better healthcare access to improved food security, machine learning could tackle a wide range of challenges in developing countries. In 2020, a study published in Nature showed that Google's machine learning artificial intelligence programme, DeepMind AI,...

Cybereason debuts ‘pay as you grow’ programme

XDR company Cybereason has launched a 'pay as you grow' programme (PAYG) for managed security services providers (MSSPs), which provides the company's most trusted partners and solution providers with financial flexibility to increase their margins and profitability....

Zero trust network access should be on every CISO’s SASE roadmap

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions close network cybersecurity gaps so enterprises can secure and simplify access to resources that users need at scale from any location. Closing the gaps between network infrastructures and supporting technologies helps...

Google Cloud Collaborates with Comair

Google Cloud is teaming up with Comair, operator of the British Airways brand and the Kulula budget carrier in sub-Saharan Africa to accelerate the aviation group's digital transformation plans. Comair completed its infrastructure optimization plans as it migrated six...

FBI warns companies to avoid malicious USB devices

Cybercriminals constantly evolve the tactics, techniques, and procedures they use to execute attacks to find innovative ways to bypass or circumvent security controls. By Brandon Rochat, Cybereason sales director for Africa Sometimes the best strategy is the simplest...

Fintech review and predictions for 2022

Fintech has gone mainstream and is no longer a niche sector. There are now over 26 000 fintech companies globally that employ half a billion people. By Dominique Collett, senior investment executive at Rand Merchant Investments and the head of AlphaCode The pandemic...

Reimagine the office headquarters

If 2021 taught us anything, it was that life is unpredictable and that we need to be prepared for the unexpected. Over the past two years, businesses have been forced to change and review their strategies. They have had to remain agile in a changing world as...

A false perception of cybersecurity

Cybersecurity has been given a bad reputation. This is largely because how cybersecurity companies operate is misunderstood for the services they provide. This is because many individuals believe that by having a cybersecurity partner by their side, they are...

Full Stack Java Developer – Gauteng Midrand

Full Stack Java Developer - IntermediateRevolutionize your career with cutting-edge technology!R 500,000 - R 770,000 per annumJoin a leading technology company at the forefront of innovation in advanced analytics, big data, AI, and more. As a Full Stack Java...

PowerBI Consultant – Remote Remote

Companies of all sizes successfully rely on our client's management and IT consulting to solve relevant BI, planning and digitization challenges efficiently, modernly and reliably. They combine the strategic vision and commitment of a founder-managed company with the...

Data Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

We are seeking an experienced Data Manager to lead the development and utilization of data systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of data management principles and possess the technical expertise necessary to ensure the accuracy, security, and...

Technical Project Manager

key focus areas are Agile Bespoke Development, Human Capital Management and System Integration to various existing platforms as well as the supply of Customizable Off the Shelf (COTS) systems.Join a leading technology solutions company specializing in advanced...

Back End Developer (Senior) 2167

Back End Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Strong Angular 6/7/8JavaScript / TypescriptJava 8J2EEJDBCJunitJPQLOpenShift / Docker / KubernetesJenkinsMavenGradlePostgreSQLAWS CloudAgile Working ModelADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Experience in testing (manual or...

Senior Data Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for a passionate engineer who can hit the ground running, leveraging their expertise in cloud technologies, data pipelines, automation, and APIs to drive impactful data...

Technical Support (German & Spanish & French)

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key focus areas are Agile Bespoke Development, Human Capital Management and System Integration to various existing platforms as well as the supply of Customizable Off the Shelf (COTS) systems.Join a leading technology solutions company specializing in advanced...

Back End Developer (Senior) 2167 – Gauteng Pretoria

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