Research shows that humans and honeyguides speak in local dialects

Researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT), working with international collaborators, have shown that people in northern Mozambique use regionally distinct “dialects” when communicating with honeyguide birds, revealing a striking parallel to the way human...

Windows 11 upgrades pushed global PC shipment growth over 9% in 2025

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 71,5-million units in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 9,3% increase from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner. For the full year, worldwide PC shipments totaled more than 270-million units, a 9,1%...

They don’t know how, but execs believe AI will drive business growth

New research from the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that nearly eight in 10 (79%) surveyed executives expect AI will significantly contribute to their revenue by 2030 – up from 40% today. But few (24%) have a clear view of where that revenue will come from....

Cedarberg reveals tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start life

An international team of scientists from South Africa, Canada, France and the UK has uncovered fossil evidence of a tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start the recovery of Earth’s oceans after a global mass extinction. The team, led by Dr Claire Browning, an Honorary...

Juno mission peeks under the surface of Jupiter and Io

NASA’s Juno mission has gathered new findings after peering below Jupiter’s cloud-covered atmosphere and the surface of its fiery moon, Io. Not only has the data helped develop a new model to better understand the fast-moving jet stream that encircles Jupiter’s...

Cape Town home to Africa’s first dedicated creative-tech hub

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in South Africa has partnered with UVU Accelerate to lead the ecosystem development for Africa’s first dedicated creative-tech hub. The Timbuktoo Creative Hub project will be launched in Cape Town, marking a significant...

AI comes of age as hype clears

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape, Durban - As the hype around artificial intelligence (AI) starts to dissipate, organisations are starting to use the technology to drive real business transformation. Doug Woolley, vice-president of Dell Technologies, says...

Hardware supply chains under siege from hackers

HP Inc has released the findings of a global survey highlighting the growing concern over nation-state threat actors targeting physical supply chains and tampering with device hardware and firmware integrity. The study of 800 IT and security decision-makers (ITSDMs)...

Investment in enterprise business pays off for Pinnacle

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape, Durban - The South African IT market is a dynamic and constantly-changing environment - and distributors have to be agile to ensure they stay relevant. A case in point is how Pinnacle Enterprise has grown over the last few...

Fragility of international economic system under scrutiny

The US economy is facing a recession - and while the Federal Reserve's missteps with interest rates are under scrutiny - a surprising factor may be driving the downturn, warns the CEO of one of the world's largest independent financial advisory and asset management...

Pace of change drives new tech adoption

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape, Durban - The pace of business today has accelerated beyond most people's expectations - and the right technology is vital for businesses and individuals to keep up. Claudio Polla, senior country manager: Africa at Nvidia,...

Significant leap forward in the fight against TB

From 15 days to just 23 hours - that's the median turnaround time for full tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis that includes resistance testing to the most important TB drugs, according to a groundbreaking study published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases journal, and which...

DIY ransomware: Novice cybercriminals becoming a bigger threat

A new report from Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has shed some light on the tools and methods utilised by both organised ransomware groups and individual attackers involved in ransomware attacks. With a vast array of tools and samples at their...

Top 7 SA start-ups selected for Irish Tech Challenge

Seven local tech start-ups have been selected for the prestigious Irish Tech Challenge South Afrrica 2024. Now in its third successive year, the collaboration aims to forge mutually beneficial partnerships between South African entrepreneurs and Irish technology...

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Covid-19 and the largest disruption of education in history

Today's education approach features ingrained systems that haven't changed all that much in the last century. Until the Covid-19 crisis, that is. By James Bayhack, sub-Saharan Africa director at CM.com More than a year and a half ago, the virus forever changed our...

Understanding the evolving cybersecurity landscape

Given the global disruption that took place last year, it is hardly surprising that malware increased by 358% and ransomware by 435% as compared to 2019. By Richard Frost, product head: network and endpoint security at Vox The rapid push to digitalise and embrace work...

POPIA drives multi-factor authentication to secure customer data

South African companies have responded admirably to the challenges of doing business in a pandemic with many accelerating their digital strategies and opening new channels for consumer engagement. Unfortunately, bad actors have also adapted exceedingly well, taking...

Transform business continuity with resilient payroll flexibility

South African organisations have shifted gear, changing working models to adapt to changing regulatory requirements. Today, many companies have adopted hybrid working models, designed to maximise the best of both words - on-premise and remote working. However, the...

Vodacom installs new solar-powered sites in SA

As part of Vodacom's energy and carbon management strategy and commitment to reducing its impact on the environment, the company has installed new solar-powered sites in Polokwane, Vereeniging and Bloemfontein. Vodacom has invested over R8-million in these...

Data privacy and the contact centre

There are three words that should define how the contact centre approaches data and privacy in 2021 - ethical, compliant, and secure. According to McKinsey, companies need transparent guidelines and standards that define their use of data, ensuring that it remains...

How to keep kids safe online

Ensuring that your children are absolutely safe and protected online has become as critical as securing them in the real world. You would not drive without putting your child in a seatbelt. Or hand them a carving knife without showing them how to use it. So do not put...

Every customer-centric service leader in SA should use these KPIs

For customer-centric service leaders in South Africa, key performance indicators (KPIs) play a key role in maintaining excellent customer service. By Richard Chambers, area vice-president: Africa and MED at Salesforce Redefined KPIs have become a fundamental part of a...

Can data drive the success of SA’s cities?

If data is the new gold or oil, how well are South African cities doing in using this precious resource to drive development and improve the delivery of services to citizens? By Percy Letwaba, head of sales for public sector: southern Africa at SAP Globally, local and...

Meet the challenges of disruption with strategic FinOps

The headwinds and economic strain of the past 18 months have left many businesses with little option but to evaluate costs. However, a recent PwC report states that while 52% of companies plan to curb or defer investments, only 9% will make those cuts in digital...

Data Engineer

Job Title: Data Engineer Location: Johannesburg Job Type: Contract (8-month contract) Hybrid Our client is looking for a skilled Data Engineer to join the team on a contract basis, working within a dynamic and fast-paced banking/financial services environment. The...

FULL STACK DEVELOPER (SaaS)

WE NEEDSaaSVue.jsReactAgularSynpfonyOverview:The Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions for the organisation's SaaS applications. This role requires strong technical expertise in software development, performance...

Senior C# Developer

Ready to Join the Ranks of Innovators? iOCO Infrastructure Services Awaits.We are seeking an experienced Senior C# Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in C# development, along with excellent problem-solving skills...

Junior Menu Developer at Famous Brands

IntroductionTo effectively manage all elements of the product mix within the Captive Market Brands to ensure the brands continues to deliver against consumer expectations and trends whilst remaining a best in class competitor in selected restaurant categories. Duties...

Data Engineer – Gauteng Randburg

Job Title: Data Engineer Location: Johannesburg Job Type: Contract (8-month contract) Hybrid Our client is looking for a skilled Data Engineer to join the team on a contract basis, working within a dynamic and fast-paced banking/financial services environment. The...

FULL STACK DEVELOPER (SaaS) – Gauteng Johannesburg

WE NEEDSaaSVue.jsReactAgularSynpfonyOverview:The Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions for the organisation's SaaS applications. This role requires strong technical expertise in software development, performance...

Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Ready to Join the Ranks of Innovators? iOCO Infrastructure Services Awaits.We are seeking an experienced Senior C# Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in C# development, along with excellent problem-solving skills...

Junior Menu Developer at Famous Brands – Gauteng Midrand

IntroductionTo effectively manage all elements of the product mix within the Captive Market Brands to ensure the brands continues to deliver against consumer expectations and trends whilst remaining a best in class competitor in selected restaurant categories. Duties...

BI Developer

Job Title: BI Developer Location: Johannesburg Job Type: Contract (8-month contract) Hybrid Our client is seeking an experienced Business Intelligence (BI) Developer to join their dynamic team on a contract basis within the banking sector. The ideal candidate will...

IT Technician (Ref: 23930)

A well-established medical practice is seeking demonstrated IT Technician to join them. This individual will be responsible for Network, Desktop and Server Support, including desktop/Laptop setup, troubleshooting and maintenance as well as network setup,...

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