MeerKAT key to decoding interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has played a pivotal role in a major scientific result confirming that the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is behaving like a comet and shows no sign of technological activity. An international team, co-led by UCT’s Professor DJ Pisano,...
AI heightens cybersecurity threats
South Africa is still the top target in Africa as cyberattacks continue to menace governments, education institutions, telcos and financial services companies. Artificial intelligence (AI), while proving useful in countering attacks, is also a major new tool in the...
SMEs optimistic about 2025 economic climate
South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) entered 2025 with an encouraging sense of optimism. This is according to the latest SME confidence Index, conducted by Business Partners Limited, which reveals that over 58% of respondents felt optimistic about the...
Uptick in mobile banking malware
In 2024, as digital financial transactions continued to expand worldwide, cybercriminals shifted their focus toward mobile devices and crypto assets. According to Kaspersky’s new Financial Cyberthreats report, the number of users encountering mobile banking Trojans...
Drivers and trends for transport electrification
Regulations for decarbonisation are one of the main drivers of vehicle electrification worldwide. IDTechEx's master electric vehicles report, "Electric Vehicles: Land, Sea, and Air 2025-2045", focuses on the eleven main transportation sectors including passenger cars,...
Cassava, Microsoft collaborate on community engagement
Pan-African technology company Cassava Technologies, in a strategic collaboration with Microsoft, has launched a community engagement initiative focused on South Africa. Through this initiative, the two organisations will establish training hubs for youth in the local...
Treasury must address the digital asset elephant in the room
When Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana presented his delayed budget speech on 12 March amid the furore over a proposed VAT hike, blockchain-based digital assets were the elephant in the room. By Wiehann Olivier, a partner and fintech and digital assets lead for Forvis...
Arctic winter sea ice hits record low level
Winter sea ice cover in the Arctic was the lowest it’s ever been at its annual peak on 22 March 2025, according to NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Centre (NSIDC) at the University of Colorado. Ice cover ebbs and flows through the seasons in the Arctic (left)...
The myths that are hampering employee productivity
HR leaders must address four emerging myths around employee productivity that could impact their organisations’ ability to achieve desired growth, according to Gartner. A November 2024 survey of more than 450 actively employed CEOs and other senior executive business...
Cloud infrastructure spending surpasses most positive expectations
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Infrastructure Tracker: Buyer and Cloud Deployment, spending on compute and storage infrastructure products for cloud deployments, including dedicated and shared IT environments,...
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Edge computing could future-proof your organisation
Processing intelligent data for real-time decision-making is the next frontier for infrastructure evolution, writes Andy Rowland, head of digital manufacturing at BT. Adopting edge computing is the next important step in future-proofing your infrastructure. By moving...
Cloud ERP set to mitigate sourcing challenges
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What do upcoming cryptocurrency regulations mean for your investment?
It was inevitable that, at some point, South African authorities would start regulating cryptocurrencies. While the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has long treated earnings from cryptocurrencies as income tax, the government has made it clear that it believes...
A mobile-led risk-based approach is crucial to achieving financial inclusion in Africa
Fintechs that are innovating, operating and growing throughout Africa have moved on from the broad academic concept of financial inclusion to the practical onboarding and walking hand in hand with underserved people along a financial journey. By Sandy Rheeder, CIO of...
Modernising EAM to deliver customer value
In today's highly competitive world, organisations must embrace their data to develop new products and services that enable them to extend their customer relationships. By Heman Kassan, chief commercial officer of Technodyn At the same time, these efforts must help...
Online retailers set to bolster the checkout experience with click and collect
With Covid-19 almost a thing of the past, customers continue to shop online. Over the past two and a half years, we've seen a radical shift in retail with more merchants migrating online in an effort to simulate the brick-and-mortar store experience in a virtual...
Epione Health Villages, Vimbo Health offer digital therapeutics
Two local healthcare start-ups, Epione Health Villages and Vimbo Health, have announced a partnership to promote mental health therapy and offer affordable, tech-enabled help to Epione Health Villages patients. The partnership is a proactive approach to combating the...
RS Group looks to the future
Kathy Gibson reports – The RS Group started life in 1937 as Radiospares and has grown to a leading provider of industrial components with 7 500 employees, 1,2-million customers and more than 2 500 suppliers. The company has been on a transformation journey over the...
Venture builder names first incubator companies
Local venture builder and business incubator Aions Creative Technology has unveiled the first three start-ups that it will be funding through its unique funding model, which will include investments from South African corporates and members of the public alike. Aions...
The role of tech in job searches
Gone are the days when you searched the newspaper for your next potential engineering position, and dropped or posted off your CV in its physical state. Let's have a look at the empowering role of digital as you investigate where - and for whom - you may like to work...
Technical Support Analyst (Junior) at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client, a listed global leader that provides innovative solutions, is committed to helping some of the world's most well-known brands tackle their most pressing business challenges. With a reputation as a trusted partner...
Principal Technician at City of Cape Town
JOB OPPORTUNITY CORPORATE SERVICES - INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY (IS&T)PRINCIPAL TECHNICIANBASIC SALARY: R588 221 TO R635 305 PER ANNUM - REF NO: CS 130/25 Requirements: A relevant three-year professional Tertiary ICT qualificationFive (5) to eight (8)...
Data Scientist
Seeking a Data Scientist to join the Process division, supporting enterprise data integration, advanced analytics, and predictive maintenance initiatives. Key Requirements Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field2-3+ years in a data science...
Technical Support Analyst (Junior) at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client, a listed global leader that provides innovative solutions, is committed to helping some of the world's most well-known brands tackle their most pressing business challenges. With a reputation as a trusted partner...
Principal Technician at City of Cape Town – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
JOB OPPORTUNITY CORPORATE SERVICES - INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY (IS&T)PRINCIPAL TECHNICIANBASIC SALARY: R588 221 TO R635 305 PER ANNUM - REF NO: CS 130/25 Requirements: A relevant three-year professional Tertiary ICT qualificationFive (5) to eight (8)...
Data Scientist – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Seeking a Data Scientist to join the Process division, supporting enterprise data integration, advanced analytics, and predictive maintenance initiatives. Key Requirements Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field2-3+ years in a data science...
IT Cybersecurity Engineer (DBN Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge Tech company in Durban seeks the technical expertise of a highly skilled IT Cybersecurity Engineer to join its team. Your core role will be to enhance the security offering, ensuring proactive threat management, effective incident response,...
Scrum Master
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join them in on a permanent role. IT / Finance Responsibilities Apply Agile methodology values, principles, and practices to plan, manage, and deliver solutionsCoach and guide teams on effectively...
Senior Systems Developer
Exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Developer to design, develop, and maintain software systems, including integration projects, that enhance business efficiency and service delivery. This role includes mentoring junior developers and ensuring adherence to...
IT Cybersecurity Engineer (DBN Hybrid) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge Tech company in Durban seeks the technical expertise of a highly skilled IT Cybersecurity Engineer to join its team. Your core role will be to enhance the security offering, ensuring proactive threat management, effective incident response,...
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