In Scotland, NASA scientists search for clues about Mars’ past

This summer, NASA scientists headed to the Scottish Highlands to follow up on last year’s announcement of potential biosignatures on Mars and prepare for future research. The rocks and cliffs of Scotland’s Stoer formation offer a combination difficult to find on...

Patience and persistence key to job search success

New analysis shows that, on average, it takes around 15 months from the start of an active job search to beginning a new job role. In 2023, the average reached 17 months, while in 2025 it shortened to 14 months, according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for...

AI is changing enterprises, and already driving value

By Kathy Gibson - Artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to pay off for early enterprise adopters. More than half of companies that have implemented AI are now seeing a return on investment, with the most value reported by future-built organisations. This is the...

Tech giants raise the AI safety bar

The risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) are back in the spotlight with the news that rogue agents have been responsible for multiple attacks on government sites in Australia and the US. Even the FBI has not been immune to attacks from autonomous agents....

Hubble Telescope identifies one of the darkest known galaxies

In the vast tapestry of the universe, most galaxies shine brightly across cosmic time and space. Yet a rare class of galaxies remains nearly invisible - low-surface-brightness galaxies dominated by dark matter and containing only a sparse scattering of faint stars....

RenEngine loader found in pirated games and software

Kaspersky Threat Research has revealed its analysis of RenEngine, a malware loader that has recently gained public attention. Kaspersky identified RenEngine samples as early as March 2025, with its solutions already protecting users from the threat at that time....

New CX tech often doesn’t give desired results

Customer service leaders who are  effective at  vendor and product evaluation activities saw only a 50% increase in the likelihood that they’d achieve their technology goals , according to a survey by Gartner. By contrast, leaders who are effective at organisational...

Europe sets up deep-space optical communication link

The European Space Agency (ESA) has marked a historic milestone by establishing the first time ever optical communication link with a European Ground Segment with a spacecraft in deep space. The link was made with the transmitting and receiving optical ground stations...

Final call for 2025 SAVCA Industry Award nominations

For the seventh consecutive time, the Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) is set to the transformative power of private capital. The 2025 SAVCA Industry Awards on 7 November will once again set the benchmark for the best in local...

How SMEs can weather tariffs

The confirmation that South Africa will from next month be hit by a 30% export tariff by the US should motivate small business owners to invest in their competitive advantage, and urgently scrutinise their internal operations for efficiencies. This is a significant...

Nvidia’s historic $4trn market cap highlights AI’s key role

Nvidia briefly became the first publicly-traded company in history to reach a market capitalisation of $4-trillion yesterday (9 July), outpacing tech giants Apple and Microsoft, and marking a pivotal moment in the global AI landscape. This milestone underscores Wall...

Deepfake fraud losses creep towards $1bn

The first half of 2025 had almost four times as many deepfake incidents (a total of 580 incidents) as the entire year of 2024 - and losses from deepfake-related fraud reached $410-million, according to a new report from Surfshark. Since 2019, deepfake technology used...

New malware uses AI to bypass protection

Kathy Gibson reports - Researchers have uncovered new malware threats that use artificial intelligence (AI) to bypass existing malware detection. This is the word from Eli Smadja, worldwide research group manager at Check Point, who says the new AI evasion malware was...

PC shipments strong as vendors get ahead of tariff deadlines

PC shipments during the second quarter of 2025 grew 6,5% from the prior year, with global volumes reaching 68,4-million shipments, according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker....

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Cyber defence must be a top priority

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Acer debuts powerful Nitro laptops

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Alienware bolsters Aurora R15 Desktop at CES 2023

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IBM launches new partner program

IBM has announced IBM Partner Plus, a new program that reimagines how IBM engages with its business partners through unprecedented access to IBM resources, incentives, and tailored support to deepen their technical expertise and help speed time to market. The program...

Cybersecurity trends that will shape 2023

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How to root out questionable social media behaviour before you hire

More people seem to be posting before they think and causing untold reputational and economic harm for themselves and their employers. "This is why there is growing demand for screening online behaviour that may fall foul of the hate crimes laws, or which displays...

Avoid BEC attacks with good email hygiene

Business email compromise (BEC), where criminals steal money by simply 'asking for it', is on the rise. According to an Interpol report, BEC is one of the top five digital threats in Africa - and South Africa is the most likely target, shouldering 34% of the...

Optimise efficiency and improve profits with geospatial data

Have you ever stopped to think of all the things you cannot do unless you have an address? An address is needed to open a bank account, to get a driver's licence, to apply for an identity document and a passport. You need an address to enrol your kids at school and to...

Don’t become a cybercrime statistic

If you believe cybercrime is something that only happens to businesses and "other people," now is a good time to reboot your attitude. South Africa currently has the third highest number of cybercrime victims worldwide according to Accenture, with cybercrime costing...

Junior analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre

Collect basic tactical and operational intelligence or information as specified under guidance and generate operational intelligence products in support of the FIC mandate to inform decisions.• Collect basic evidence as specified under guidance and generate products,...

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Our Client in the Automotive Industry is seeking a highly skilled Frontend Developer to join their dynamic, innovation-driven team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge digital projects that shape the future of mobility. The ideal candidate will...

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ENVIRONMENT:BUILD and implement functional software products that serve user needs as the next Mid-Level Java Engineer wanted to join the team of a dynamic Software Specialist in Joburg. Working in collaboration with other Software Devs, you will help to analyse...

Junior analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria

Collect basic tactical and operational intelligence or information as specified under guidance and generate operational intelligence products in support of the FIC mandate to inform decisions.• Collect basic evidence as specified under guidance and generate products,...

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Our Client in the Automotive Industry is seeking a highly skilled Frontend Developer to join their dynamic, innovation-driven team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge digital projects that shape the future of mobility. The ideal candidate will...

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ENVIRONMENT:BUILD and implement functional software products that serve user needs as the next Mid-Level Java Engineer wanted to join the team of a dynamic Software Specialist in Joburg. Working in collaboration with other Software Devs, you will help to analyse...

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Collect basic tactical and operational intelligence or information as specified under guidance and generate operational intelligence products in support of the FIC mandate to inform decisions.• Collect basic evidence as specified under guidance and generate products,...

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IT Systems Monitoring Operator at FS Performance Consulting

Job Opportunity: IT Systems Monitoring OperatorLocation: Cape Town (Office based)Salary: R12 000 - R12 500 per monthJob Type: Contract Are you a proactive individual with a passion for IT operations? We're looking for a detail-oriented IT Operator to join our team and...

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