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....

Africa closes the gap as cloud adoption accelerates

Over the past decade, cloud has evolved from a flexible infrastructure backbone to a driver of innovation. And cloud maturity across Africa has accelerated dramatically - most organisations have moved beyond basic adoption to strategic optimisation, closing the gap...

Leaders say they won’t replace human workers with AI

A massive 91% of leaders wouldn’t replace their teams with AI, even if the technology were to make it possible to do so. This is according to the newly published 2026 State of AI at Work report from Udacity (part of Accenture), which analyses how the AI economy is...

These are the roles that top the pay rankings in SA

If you wanted to know which jobs offer the best pay in South Africa, wonder no longer. Pnet’s 2026 Salary Guide reveals that the three roles that attract the highest compensation are, in order: chief executive officer (CEO), chief financial officer (CFO) and executive...

The devastating impact of cyberattacks on industrial companies

The majority of industrial organisations estimate their financial losses caused by cyberattacks at over $1-million - while almost one in four report losses exceeding $5-million and, for some, it surpasses $10-million, according to a joint study conducted by Kaspersky...

Ocean economy faces pressure, fragmentation

The latest Global Trade Update from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) examines the ocean economy - a vital driver of global trade now under growing pressure from environmental and geopolitical shocks. New analysis reveals that ocean-based sectors such as shipping,...

Sharp growth forecast for edge computing

Global spending on edge computing is estimated to reach $228-billion in 2024, marking a 14% increase from 2023, according to IDC’s latest Worldwide Edge Spending Guide. This includes combined enterprise and service provider spending on hardware, software, professional...

Arsenal sign up NTT Data as digital transformation partner

NTT Data has signed a multi-year partnership to become Arsenal Football Club’s first Official Digital Transformation Partner, looking to bring new technologies to improve “The Gunners” supporter experience. The two organisations will work together over the coming...

EIB, DBSA increase support for private sector renewables to R12bn

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) have further boosted their support for local renewable energy projects in the private sector - aiming to increase clean energy generation while supporting new jobs. A €100-million...

Tech giants eye APAC for AI, cloud investments

Asia-Pacific (APAC) is rapidly emerging as a global artificial intelligence (AI) powerhouse with strategic investments fueling its ascent - and major tech companies pouring billions of dollars into the region to accelerate cloud and AI adoption is indicative of the...

Huawei unveils first tri-fold smartphone

Huawei has launched its Mate XT Ultimate Design, the world’s first tri-fold smartphone. The device unfolds into a full-size tablet and folds into a traditional phone. The phone has a 10,2-inch screen that can also be used as a 6,4-inch or 7,9-inch screen. It includes...

Why do SA healthcare workers have low resilience?

A study led by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Itumeleng Ntatamala and published in BMC Health Service Research has revealed that South African healthcare workers (HCWs) exhibited lower levels of resilience compared to similar studies conducted globally. The...

Mobile units bring IDs to schools

Home Affairs deployed mobile offices to more than 1 600 schools during the first quarter of this year, allowing learners to apply for and receive their first identity cards and other documentation. The department says that 37 214 learners at 1 625 schools were able to...

Mustek warns of reduced earnings

Mustek has issued a trading statement informing shareholders that its headline earnings for the year ended 30 June 2024 are expected to be between 70% and 80% lower than reported in the comparative period last year. In June 2023, headline earnings per share were...

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Digital gateways the new normal for SA travellers

The recent move to Level 1 lockdown and the announcement around South Africa's (SA) removal from the United Kingdom's 'red list' is very likely to have spurred a surge in online travel bookings, writes Benjamin Boesch, chief digital officer of VFS Global. While this...

Municipal payments essential for SA’s future cities

The urban population in Africa has swelled from 15% of the total population in 1960, to over 40% in 2010 and is set to exceed 60% by 2050. It is anticipated that South Africa will follow suit. In fact, current projections indicate that an additional 19-million to...

E-sports gold rush could be an investment game-changer

The question as to whether investors should be looking to esports for their next big investment opportunity shouldn't be 'why', but rather 'why not' write Sally Jukes, partner, and Carl Bosma, director at BDO South Africa. No longer the simple video gaming and...

These are the most favourable MEA countries for DCB growth

Analysts from Evina and Telecoming have developed the first Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Index. This rating aims to provide market players with a comprehensive overview of the current state of the DCB business and its overall potential. Bahrain, Egypt, and Qatar lead...

Cybersecurity covered on a small business budget

Just because you're a small business doesn't mean you won't be a target for cyberattacks. In fact, small businesses can be particularly vulnerable because they lack the cybersecurity resources of larger businesses. With the increasing shift to remote and roaming work...

Online community scheme meetings are legal, viable

The ongoing Covid-19 lockdown restrictions have forced the community scheme property industry to embrace digital solutions to ensure that meetings, whether governing body or general meetings, can continue. With physical or face to face meetings becoming more difficult...

DHL to operate Honor distribution hub for Middle East and Africa

DHL Global Forwarding will operate the smart devices distribution hub in Dubai for Honor, a leading global technology company. The hub will distribute Honor's products to more than 30 countries across the Middle East and Africa. Ralf Schreiber at DHL Global Forwarding...

HP ProBook with AMD Ryzen the ideal work from home choice

If there is one lesson the world will take out of the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s that work isn’t just the place you go to anymore. Indeed, work from home and remote working have highlighted how important it is to employ devices that move easily between work and home. The...

Direct selling industry shows resilience

Latest figures released by the Direct Selling Association (DSA) of South Africa reflect that the country's direct sellers, who are entrepreneurs in their own right, have collectively earned R2,1-billion during the year, 2020. This but must be seen against the backdrop...

PBI Developer & Automation specialist, EM

Client based in Cape Town seeks the services of PBI Developer & Automation Specialist, EM. This role supports the Manager Data & Analytics in implementing specific reporting and automation solutions specifically for the adidas South Africa business. This is...

SQL Developer

ENVIRONMENT:Our client operates within the fresh produce industry, offering IT, analytic, and software support services. They have a current requirement for an Intermediate SQL Developer to join their innovative team and contribute significantly to the company's...

BPM Developer (Software Developer) – Gauteng Centurion

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated AgilePoint Business Process Specialist to lead the design, development, and optimization of workflow and process automation solutions. This role requires deep expertise in AgilePoint and BPM platforms, strong collaboration...

PBI Developer & Automation specialist, EM – Western Cape Cape Town

Client based in Cape Town seeks the services of PBI Developer & Automation Specialist, EM. This role supports the Manager Data & Analytics in implementing specific reporting and automation solutions specifically for the adidas South Africa business. This is...

SQL Developer – Western Cape Somerset West

ENVIRONMENT:Our client operates within the fresh produce industry, offering IT, analytic, and software support services. They have a current requirement for an Intermediate SQL Developer to join their innovative team and contribute significantly to the company's...

.NET Developer

We are seeking a skilled and motivated .NET Developer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust software solutions using the .NET framework.You will work on backend services, APIs, and web applications,...

Field and Desktop Support Engineer at Resourgenix

Tech Troubleshooter Wanted Your Future Starts HereGauteng based, work from home and / or client siteSalary Package: R12k - R15k Monthly + benefits Who we are We're a fast-moving, proudly South African tech solutions company, committed to keeping businesses up and...

.NET Developer – Gauteng Centurion

We are seeking a skilled and motivated .NET Developer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust software solutions using the .NET framework.You will work on backend services, APIs, and web applications,...

Field and Desktop Support Engineer at Resourgenix – Gauteng Gauteng

Tech Troubleshooter Wanted Your Future Starts HereGauteng based, work from home and / or client siteSalary Package: R12k - R15k Monthly + benefits Who we are We're a fast-moving, proudly South African tech solutions company, committed to keeping businesses up and...

Senior Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre

JOB PURPOSE Responsible for scoping, sourcing/gathering, integrating and analyse complex financial, statistical and visual/spacial data to provide high-quality forensic evidence in support of the Financial Intelligence Centre's mandate. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Data...

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