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....

Global IT spending set to grow 10,8%, hitting $6,15trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,15-trillion in 2026, up 10,8% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “AI infrastructure growth remains rapid despite concerns about an AI bubble, with spending rising across AI‑related hardware and...

Cyber still the top business risk as AI closes the gap

Cyber incidents created many headlines in 2025 and are still the biggest worry for companies globally in 2026, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer. The past year has also been a significant one for accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), which is...

Channel veteran Gary Pickford leaves Tarsus

By Mark Davison - After more than 24 years in various roles at the group, Gary Pickford, CEO of Tarsus Distribution, has resigned from the company. Group chief financial officer Emile Burger will take up the reins of the company from Pickford. “It is with a heavy...

SA not progressing in cybersecurity readiness

Kathy Gibson reports - Cybersecurity readiness remains alarmingly low in 2025. Organisations are still struggling with many of the basics, compounded by new complexities introduced by AI and an ongoing skills shortages. This is according to Cisco’s 2025 Cybersecurity...

Tariff shocks, AI disruption strain global growth

The global economic outlook has worsened since the start of the year, as rising economic nationalism and tariff volatility fuel uncertainty and risk stalling long-term decision-making, according to a new World Economic Forum report. The latest Chief Economists...

Most banks are exploring GenAI

Improving operating efficiency is the most common reason banks are considering using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). Banks are also considering using GenAI to improve customer experience and drive business growth. These are among the key finding from a...

Africa’s short-term outlook is resilient

Africa’s economy is projected to increase from 3,3%growth in 2024 to 3,9% in 2025, reaching 45 in 2026, despite mounting geopolitical uncertainties and trade tensions, according to the African Development Bank Group’s flagship 2025 African Economic Outlook report....

Are SA companies creating value?

A new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), “2025 Value Creators:  After a Decade of Growth, What's Next?”, provides insights into the global equity capital markets and corporate value creation, including a look at companies in South Africa. The report, which has...

Massive sales, profit growth for Nvidia

Nvidia has reported massive growth for the most recent quarter, with sales up 69% from the comparative period last year to $44,1-billion. Net income was up 26% to $18.78 billion. On 9 April 2025, Nvidia was informed by the US government that a license is required for...

Historic achievement for UP graduate

Mongiwa Hazel Ntuli,  just 17 years old, has graduated with a degree in Actuarial Science from the University of Pretoria, making her one of the youngest graduates in the university’s history. Originally from Rosettenville in Johannesburg, Ntuli demonstrated an...

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Unify your edge with a Continuum Control Plane

The cloud is complex. It is no longer just a single, static destination but rather an operating model for innovation across the Cloud Continuum. To keep up with the innovation opportunities, distributed infrastructure environments, and applications and data that live...

TransUnion GCC Africa creates one job a day for 500 days

TransUnion's Global Capability Centre Africa (GCC Africa), a 100% virtual remote working centre that supports the global information and insights company's businesses worldwide, has employed one new person every day since its opening in March 2021, with more than 500...

Sharenting: avoid oversharing to limit online risk

Is our propensity for sharing every detail of our lives - and the lives of our kids - putting ourselves, our friends and family, and even our employers and colleagues at risk? Cybersecurity experts certainly think so, and have warned that cybercriminals could use...

Finding talent doesn’t have to be tedious

It may no longer be much of a revelation, but the internet has radically transformed how jobseekers go about looking for and securing their ideal employer and position. For decades, the internet has served as the primary resource for jobseekers worldwide. From an...

Will augmented reality become a reality?

Over time, the impact of technology on humanity has been significant. Most recently, being forced into an alternate reality since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, for example, has propelled businesses and individuals - at a higher rate than ever before - into...

This challenge dominates the African print industry

The dominant theme in Africa's print industry is currently logistics and supply. Like the critical shortages we have seen in the chip industry, there simply is not enough stock of printers and much print-related equipment. By Chris de Beer, Africa regional manager at...

Flexible work is here to stay

Flexible work is likely to remain the standard for South African organisations beyond the pandemic as they seek to remain agile in the face of a range of business continuity challenges in the years to come. Getting the right workplace solutions in place will be...

What the rest of 2022 has in store for the tech industry

Since the beginning of 2022, several trends have emerged as newsworthy front-runners. Wayne Yan, chief technology officer, and Saša Slankamenac, architect at Dariel, take a closer look at Web3, passwordless authentication, artificial intelligence and machine learning...

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...

IT Support Technician – Isithebe Durban – KwaZulu-Natal Isithebe

Are you a skilled and proactive IT Support Technician with a passion for problem-solving? Do you have a knack for tackling a wide range of technical issues and a commitment to providing exceptional service? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a...

Business Analyst at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand

Introduction The purpose of a business analyst role is to analysis user requirements and design and document solutions to be used as input into the development. Business analysts are responsible for the definition of business requirements and specifications used to...

Senior Frontend Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Seeking a Senior Frontend Developer responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality web applications. Key Requirements 5 - 10 years' experience in ASP.NET Web Forms & MVCProficiency in VB.NET and C#Proficiency in JavaScript, jQuery, and...

Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to join our team. This role requires a proven leader who can oversee multiple projects from initiation to deployment while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will bring a solid...

Junior Web Developer

Junior Full Stack Developer (Low-Code / Web & Mobile) - Fully RemoteReady to kickstart your career as a developer and get hands-on with real apps from day one? This is not another watch and learn role. You will build, test, and deploy web and mobile apps in a team...

Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Centurion

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to join our team. This role requires a proven leader who can oversee multiple projects from initiation to deployment while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will bring a solid...

Junior Web Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Junior Full Stack Developer (Low-Code / Web & Mobile) - Fully RemoteReady to kickstart your career as a developer and get hands-on with real apps from day one? This is not another watch and learn role. You will build, test, and deploy web and mobile apps in a team...

Senior Network Engineer

The incumbent is responsible for designing and creating computer networks within the organisation and ensuring that they are working properly. A key responsibility of the role is to ensure compliance with the Company Management System; this includes but is not limited...

Technical BA (Governance) (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the global Compliance team of an innovative Independent Asset Management Firm seeking a highly driven & proactive Technical BA to work at the intersection of Technology and Governance (Compliance, Legal, Operational Risk). Your core focus will be...

Senior Network Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga

The incumbent is responsible for designing and creating computer networks within the organisation and ensuring that they are working properly. A key responsibility of the role is to ensure compliance with the Company Management System; this includes but is not limited...

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