How air transport industry plans to move 10bn passengers a year

It really sounds like a frequent flyer’s dream: Borders cleared in 10 seconds; weather delays cut by 65%; lost luggage down 90%; AI continually driving efficiency. But all this is becoming reality, says the SITA Impact Report 2025, documenting a year of customer-led...

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...

Canal+ to finalise MultiChoice acquisition

The Canal+ offer to acquire Multichoice shares expired on Friday (10 October), with the offer being accepted by shareholders of 92,54% of the outstanding shares. Together with the MultiChoice shares that were already held by Canal+ prior to, these acceptances will...

SA gearing up to lead Africa’s space industry

By 2026, Africa’s space industry is projected to be worth $22,6-billion - and South Africa is gearing up to be at the forefront of this growth creating thousands of jobs, driving innovation, and boosting the national economy. This was the message from Nomfaneko Majaja...

AI is reshaping global labour markets – and many could fall behind

The most resilient labour markets combine traditional labour policies with strategic investments in AI and personalised, data-driven strategies. While a number of countries are thriving, some in sub-Saharan Africa are at risk of being left behind. This is the headline...

AI, cybersecurity drive SMB market

The small and medium-sized business (SMB) market is witnessing a growing emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, with telecom service providers increasingly focusing on small office/home office (SOHO) businesses as the next key target. As AI and...

Evolving DevOps models set to formalise the developer process

The evolving DevOps landscape in 2025 will prioritize centralized developer portals, enhance integration expertise to drive enterprise digital transformation. With platform engineering playing a pivotal role, businesses are poised to overcome production...

Dubai chocolate lovers fall victim to scams

Consumers across the world are eager to indulge in Dubai’s luxurious chocolate – but cybercriminals are exploiting this trend to deceive unsuspecting buyers. Kaspersky experts have uncovered a series of scams related to the growing demand, ranging from impersonating...

Galaxy S25 puts AI centre stage

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S25 series of phones at Unpacked 2025 event this week. Anisha Bhatia, senior technology analyst at GlobalData, offers her view: Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event emphasized the significance of software and AI capabilities over hardware...

Professional development more vital than ever in age of AI

This year’s International Day of Education (Friday 24 January) spotlights the theme “AI and education: Preserving human agency in a world of automation”. The day emphasises the transformative power of education in fostering social impact through personalised digital...

SARS embraces AI to boost efficiency

Kathy Gibson reports from the Microsoft AI Tour – Paying tax and submitting returns has become a relatively easy process for most South Africans. This is due largely to the fact that the South African Revenue Services (SARS) is embracing artificial intelligence (AI)...

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Five cyber threats to watch out for in 2022

In 2022, threats are unlikely to slow down. If your network and security tools were not up to the task of protecting your organisation in 2021, it is not going to be any better in 2022. By Derek Manky, chief: security insights and global threat alliances at Fortinet's...

Flexibility is the key to remote working

Today’s workforce is increasingly seeking more flexibility to work from anywhere and from any device without sacrificing productivity or security. By Garry Ackerman, CEO of Argantic It’s imperative that companies prioritise this digital transformation and the...

Directors face potential liability for climate change risks

Directors face potential liability if they fail to carry out their fiduciary duties to curb climate change risks and do not make complete disclosures about climate-related risks, write Merlita Kennedy, partner and Tobia Serongoane, associate from Webber Wentzel....

How Africa can leapfrog the world 

The year is 2026 and Africa leads the world with business solutions leveraging the unprecedented power of the metaverse. Europeans, Asians and Americans scramble to tap into the continent’s skills and world-leading technology stacks. By Collin Govender, MD of Altron...

BNPL drives surge in sales for SA retailers

South Africa’s Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) market is booming – and it’s attracting growing numbers of retailers looking to expand their customer base and drive more sales, as shopper signups for the instalment-based payment mechanism continue to surge. Craig Newborn, CEO...

How businesses can benefit from a data-driven culture

In a world with increased competition and ever-evolving customer expectations, companies are using data now more than ever to make more informed business decisions. By Lasath Punyadeera, head: personalisation at Standard Bank This approach to using data has been...

Anti-fraud analytics in insuretech booms as cyber war rages

Insurers’ use of predictive analytics to fight fraud has reached an all-time high, according to the latest insurance fraud technology study by the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud and SAS. The State of Insurance Fraud Technology study reveals that 80% of insurers use...

AI is set to take centre stage in 2022

Over the past two years since the Covid-19 pandemic started, Africa’s economy has contracted by 2,1%, and regional growth is expected to be muted in 2022 compared to 2021. By Ria Pinto, GM and technology leader at IBM South Africa Economic recovery and growth are top...

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...

Senior IT Architect (24 Month Contract) (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE secure designs and resilient systems as your expertise as a Senior IT Security Architect is sought by a dynamic IT Consultancy in Joburg. You will play a critical role enhancing its Security Architecture capabilities while addressing a backlog of...

Software Tester

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for an Intermediate Software Tester to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Analysing user stories and/use cases/requirements for validity and feasibility with the...

Technical Lead (PHP & Node.JS) (On-site Somerset West)

ENVIRONMENT:A well-established yet fast-growing software company serving the South African property management market is looking for a hands-on Technical Lead who excels in both coding and architecture while also inspiring and mentoring a team. In this pivotal role,...

Technical Administrator

A leading medical company based in Midrand North is looking for an experienced Technical Administrator to join their team.Quotes:Process quotations as per RFQ's received from the Team or standard service hoursEnsure correct pricing quoted per modality, obtain selling...

UX Designer

Role overviewThe role of the intermediate UX Designer is responsible to work closely with their assigned squads and the associated Design Lead from those squads to deliver on objectives.Design visually appealing and user friendly (digital) interfaces for the new...

Technical Administrator – Gauteng Midrand

A leading medical company based in Midrand North is looking for an experienced Technical Administrator to join their team.Quotes:Process quotations as per RFQ's received from the Team or standard service hoursEnsure correct pricing quoted per modality, obtain selling...

UX Designer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Role overviewThe role of the intermediate UX Designer is responsible to work closely with their assigned squads and the associated Design Lead from those squads to deliver on objectives.Design visually appealing and user friendly (digital) interfaces for the new...

DevOps Engineer

A fast-growing Fintech is looking for a DevOps Engineer who can help them scale infrastructure that's already trusted by some of the most ambitious players entering new markets. This role sits at the core of their product delivery and uptime. You'll work closely with...

BI Developer / Manager (Fully remote)

Our US based client is looking for a BI Developer / Manager for a permanent remote role. They are looking for a candidate wit experience in a leadership or BI management role with 5+ years experience working with complex data in diverse environments.Key...

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