Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

Mission on to catch and lift a sinking satellite

NASA NASA is attempting to stop a space observatory from dropping to earth. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is NASA’s astrophysics multitool, capable of quickly observing a wide range of cosmic objects in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray light. All...

Steady growth puts digital trade firmly on the map

New experimental estimates show that digital trade is increasing significantly across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2023, underscoring the importance of digital technologies in shaping international trade. Up to now, much of the...

Geopolitics creates inflationary pressures for SA

As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation etc - is already spreading to the global economy with oil-importing economies such as South Africa particularly exposed to...

Google selects top startups for 2025 GFSA

Whittling down more than 400 applicants, 10 South African startups tackling challenges ranging from healthcare to law and agritech have been selected for the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator (GFSA) programme. The successful applicants have already started the...

African startups could get R25m in early-stage funding

African founders are invited to apply for exclusive pitch days taking place in Cape Town this November, where a total of R25-million in early-stage capital will be deployed into exceptional startups operating across the continent. Driven by entrepreneur and investor...

Crypto exploits account for 40% of blockchain heists

Despite regulatory efforts and significant improvements in blockchain tracking technology, crypto-related crime remains a billion-dollar industry. Although the number of reported crypto cries dropped, crypto criminals have stolen over $1,71-billion in 2024 alone,...

World Cancer Day campaign ‘United by Unique’ 

World Cancer Day is marked every year on 4 February and highlighted by the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA). Led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the new global World Cancer Day campaign theme for 2025-2027 Is ‘United by Unique’, calling...

Food inflation still at a record low

South Africa's headline inflation advanced slightly higher but still below expectations at 3% y/y in December 2024, with the monthly pressure just 0,1% m/m. This brought overall the overall headline inflation for 2024 to 4,4% relative to 5,9% in 2023 and the lowest...

WEF launches roadmap for AI transformation

The World Economic Forum’s AI Governance Alliance has launched the Industries in the Intelligent Age report series, providing a comprehensive roadmap for businesses and governments to adopt and scale artificial intelligence (AI). The nine reports explore industry...

CEOs optimistic about global economic outlook

Almost 60% of CEOs around the world expect global economic growth to increase over the next 12 months, according to PwC’s 28th Annual Global CEO Survey. The report, which surveyed 4,701 CEOs across 109 countries and territories, also finds that 42% expect to increase...

WEF charts a path to equitable AI

The World Economic Forum has released a new report outlining how AI can drive inclusive economic growth and societal progress. While AI has the power to reshape economies and societies, ensuring that its benefits are shared equitably remains a major challenge...

Global IT spend set for 9,8% growth in 2025

Worldwide IT spending is expected to total $5,61-trillion in 2025, an increase of 9,8% from 2024, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “While budgets for CIOs are increasing, a significant portion will merely offset price increases within their recurrent...

Stargate puts down $100bn for AI infrastructure

US president Donald Trump has announced a new joint venture, Stargate, that will immediately unlock $100-billion in infrastructure projects to power artificial intelligence (AI). The initial equity funders in Stargate are SoftBank, OpenAI, Oracle, and MGX. SoftBank...

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Robust data backup is a vital line of ransomware defence

Ransomware attacks are more prevalent and dangerous than ever. In response, organisations are upgrading their data protection to stay ahead, writes Sujoy Mukherjee, head of portfolio: private compute at BT. It’s common knowledge that ransomware attacks are on the rise...

The biggest roadblocks to effective savings in SA

Historically, South Africans have been poor savers. However, the onset of the pandemic, coupled with a historical economic downturn has placed the importance of saving under the spotlight. And for some South Africans, this reality hit home. By Nirdev Desai, head of...

When AI goes wrong in 2022 …

Remember Skynet, the artificial intelligence that wanted to wipe out humanity in the Terminator movies? By Anna Collard, senior vice-president: content strategy and evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa Now that is an example of AI gone wrong. Luckily, this will not be the...

Bursaries the missing link in your B-BBEE spend

January and February can be some of the most stressful months of the year for companies looking to retain or improve their B-BBEE rating. With the financial year-end looming, some businesses may be scrambling to make the spend required to achieve their Skills...

How much you really pay to drive between Joburg and Durban

TopAuto has launched a new Driving Cost Calculator, which makes it easy to work out how much you will pay in fuel and toll fees to drive between two towns or cities in South Africa. To calculate the total driving cost, users only have to fill in three fields – their...

Defending the public sector against increasing cybersecurity threats

The public sector is an attractive target for cybercriminals, for a number of reasons, and this is evidenced by the growing number of successful and highly-publicised attacks. By Saurabh Prasad, solution architect at In2IT Technologies While public sector...

Ricoh acquires Axon Ivy to boost digital services portfolio

Ricoh has acquired Axon Ivy, giving Ricoh customers direct access to the company’s digital process automation platform, recognised for its process automation and orchestration capabilities with low- and no-code software development features. Axon Ivy has more than two...

Fraud safety tips for online shoppers and merchants

Towards the end of every year, Black Friday transaction data typically illustrates the year’s e-commerce expansion in South Africa. This year, it painted an unmistakable picture of the previous 11 months, with South Africans feeling the cash crunch. However, payment...

Educating children to explore the online world safely

During the pandemic, the cyber world replaced the real world for many children who were locked down at home. They may have become very adept at navigating the internet as a result, but the experience has also increased their exposure to many risks. By Doros...

Data Engineer / Data Scientist – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

One of our clients is looking for a versatile Data Engineer / Data Scientist to drive data-driven insights. The ideal candidate will transform raw data from diverse sources (web, social, internal systems) into actionable intelligence. Key Requirements 5+ years of...

Test Automation Specialist- 2553

?? Test Automation Specialist Wanted!Location: South Africa (Pretoria) | Type: Contract | HybridAre you a QA game-changer ready to build flawless automation frameworks and push quality to the next level??? Your Core Skills:? Proven mastery in test automation tools:...

Test Automation Specialist- 2553 – Gauteng Pretoria

?? Test Automation Specialist Wanted!Location: South Africa (Pretoria) | Type: Contract | HybridAre you a QA game-changer ready to build flawless automation frameworks and push quality to the next level??? Your Core Skills:? Proven mastery in test automation tools:...

Java Developer – 1334

?? Senior Java Developer Wanted!Location: PRETORIA | Type: Contract (HYBRID) | Start: ASAPWe're looking for a Java wizard who lives and breathes clean code, scalable systems, and cloud-first thinking.?? What You'll Bring:? 8+ years of Java (Java EE, Spring)...

Java Developer – 1334 – Gauteng Pretoria

?? Senior Java Developer Wanted!Location: PRETORIA | Type: Contract (HYBRID) | Start: ASAPWe're looking for a Java wizard who lives and breathes clean code, scalable systems, and cloud-first thinking.?? What You'll Bring:? 8+ years of Java (Java EE, Spring)...

Data Specialist and Performance Marketer

A South African company that provides solar energy solutions for homes and businesses is seeking a Digital Specialist & Performance Marketer who will be instrumental in optimizing and expanding their digital presence. This role demands mastery in creating and...

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Minimum Requirements Grade 12 Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent experience. 8+ years in software development, with at least 5 years in C#/.NET. Proficient in: ASP.NET Core / .NET 6+, Web API / RESTful...

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A South African company that provides solar energy solutions for homes and businesses is seeking a Digital Specialist & Performance Marketer who will be instrumental in optimizing and expanding their digital presence. This role demands mastery in creating and...

Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Germiston

Minimum Requirements Grade 12 Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent experience. 8+ years in software development, with at least 5 years in C#/.NET. Proficient in: ASP.NET Core / .NET 6+, Web API / RESTful...

IT Technician (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:A Tourism and Hospitality company providing luxury accommodation seeks a highly skilled & solutions-oriented IT Technician with strategic vision to join its team. You will provide proactive supervisory mechanisms for ensuring seamless operations of IT...

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