Gaia telescope captures the Milky Way’s great wave
The Milky Way galaxy never sits still: it rotates and wobbles. And now, data from the European Space Agency’s Gaia space telescope reveal that our galaxy also has a giant wave rippling outwards from its centre. We’ve known for about a hundred years that the galaxy’s...
Datatec expects increased earnings
Datatec has issued a trading statement for the six months ended 31 August 2025, alerting shareholders that earnings for the period will be substantially higher than last year. All divisions within the group have delivered very strong financial performances in H1 FY26...
Scams ramp up ahead of the Oscars
As excitement builds for the upcoming Academy Awards ceremony, Kaspersky experts warn that cybercriminals are seizing the opportunity to exploit eager movie fans with fraudulent streaming scams. Disguised as free streaming offers for Oscar-nominated movies, these...
Meme coin started as a joke is biggest winner
Meme coins may have started as jokes, but their explosive growth over the past years proves they are anything but trivial. Although still considered speculative and risky, these digital assets have surged in popularity, fueled by their devoted online communities....
SA users tread a minefield of security, privacy threats
South African users experienced more than 32-million cybersecurity threats in 2024, according to new research from NordVPN. The study finds that Internet users should be careful when clicking links that appear to have been sent by big tech companies as there’s a good...
Hybrid working companies more optimistic about growth
Businesses operating in the hybrid model have reported that they are significantly more optimistic about growth in the year ahead than more traditionally focused businesses that require their teams to commute daily. These companies also recognise that hybrid working...
Pioneering telcos modernise with AI, cloud, security investments
A new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, with support from GSMA Intelligence, has found that telecommunication and communication service providers (CSPs) who are embracing cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) in their networks...
Fewer critical threats for government, development industries
The latest Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) analyst report shows that government and development industries experienced a significant decrease in the number of high-severity incidents with direct human involvement in 2024, whereas the food, IT, telecom...
Home automation in for massive growth
The automated home market is rapidly evolving, with consumers increasingly adopting devices that enhance security, energy efficiency, and convenience. Against this backdrop, the global spending on automated home devices is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate...
Aviation industry increases investment in cybersecurity
SITA's 2024 Air Transport IT Insights report reveals how airlines and airports are increasing investment in cybersecurity, biometrics and sustainable IT solutions to cope with growing digital threats and rising passenger numbers. Seventy-four percent of airlines and...
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Ecobank opens 2022 fintech challenge with $50k up for grabs
Ecobank Group has launched the fifth edition of the Ecobank Fintech Challenge and encourages African fintech entrepreneurs to enter the competition. Fintechs that are aligned with the bank's strategic objectives stand a chance to win an overall cash prize of $50 000...
SA’s biggest LAN is back this December
After a Covid hiatus, Africa's biggest LAN is back, with rAge 2022 taking place at the Gallagher Convention Centre from 9 to 11 December. This year, pre-registration will open before ticket sales go live, to allow more gamers to secure their spots. Pre-registration is...
Absa Corporate and Investment Bank selects TCS BaNCS for custody business
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced that Absa Corporate and Investment Bank has selected TCS BaNCS Global Securities Platform to transform and modernise its investor services offerings and enrich customer experience across the trade and corporate actions...
Metaverse elevates the employee experience
Critical technologies underpin the metaverse and how it impacts the enterprise and its' employees. By Lebogang Chaka, principal director for talent and organisation at Accenture in Africa Extended Reality (XR) for instance, promises to provide enterprise with the...
These are the mid-year storage trends
We kicked off 2022 with a strong list of the much-anticipated trends in the storage market. By Eric Herzog, chief marketing officer at Infinidat It has now been six months since we released our annual trends update for the year, and we want to pause for a moment at...
Data prices may fall if spectrum allocation drives more competition
When South Africa completed its latest, long overdue, radio frequency spectrum auction in March, it created an expectation in the minds of consumers that mobile data costs will be reduced. By Sihle Bulose, partner: corporate/M&A, and Savanna Stephens, senior...
Is your retail business ready for the Amazon effect?
With Amazon reportedly set to launch in South Africa next year, forward-thinking retailers are starting to position themselves to defend and extend their share of the R30-billion per year retail e-commerce market. Those that are agile and innovative enough will...
Putting safety at the heart of the city
The access and use of public spaces by women without risk is a fundamental human right, and yet it remains an elusive one. For most women, moving around the city at night, or in secluded spaces, is often unsafe, if not downright dangerous. While no technology in the...
We cannot afford not to teach math and science in SA
Matrics in more than 1 100 South African schools did not write science or mathematics in 2021. Of those matrics who did write the exams in 2021, only 23% scored above 50% for maths and 27% got 50% or more for science, according to the Department of Basic Education's...
Amsterdam Internet Exchange, MainData Nigeria sign MoU
AMS-IX, one of the largest Internet Exchange operators in the world, and MainData Nigeria, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to operate and grow Internet Exchange services in Africa. AMS-IX will be setting up an internet exchange at MDXi, the carrier-neutral...
Data Scientist at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...
Business Analyst – 2457 – Gauteng Pretoria
A client in the automobile industry is looking for a Business Analyst Hybrid Role: Menlyn/Midrand/Roslyn/Home OfficeESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Solution design involving all stakeholders (Business/Developers/UI/QA)Participate in stand-up's and meet with end users...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Senior Full Stack Developer (Java + Angular) – Join a High-Impact Team in the Motor IndustryLocation: Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / HybridWork Type: Flexible Hours | Onsite & Remote Citizenship: SA citizens/residents preferred | Valid work permits consideredAre you...
Test Analyst
Our client, a leader in the Financial Services space is lookinf for a Test AnalystThis role requires someone who will be able to analyse requirements from business, create testing stories and all related artefacts (RTM, Test summary report, Defect summary report),...
Software Tester at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Having enjoyed continuous growth since inception in 2004, our client is a reputable, international specialist in ICT services. They create tailored solutions for a number of blue-chip clients across industries such as telecommunication, retail and...
Integration Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...
Full-Stack Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...
Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment
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Project Manager (Multi-Disciplinary)
We're actively seeking a technically grounded Project Manager with 5–7 years of experience delivering multi-disciplinary engineering projects in the mining or mineral processing sector.This is a key opportunity to join a high-performance EPCM team executing turnkey...
Full Stack Java Developer – 0816
A client in the automobile industry is looking for a Full Stack Java DeveloperHybrid Role: Menlyn/Midrand/Roslyn/Home OfficeProduct / Feature Team Information (if applicable)Retailer HUB / HST / Portale is an integral part of the Dealer Domain, AG's...
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