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...

Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability

South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...

Deepfake services now 400 times cheaper

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered adverts on the darknet offering realtime video and audio deepfake services. Prices reportedly start at $50 for fake videos and $30 for fabricated voice messages, with costs rising based on the...

Axiz signs up NetApp distribution

Looking to broaden its channel ecosystem across Africa, NetApp has added Axiz to its distributor portfolio. “Collaborating with Axiz represents a pivotal step in NetApp’s Africa strategy,” says Farid Najjar, commercial sales manager – MEA at NetApp. “Axiz’s reach,...

Black Friday surprises with lower rate of digital fraud

As millions of consumers worldwide took advantage of deals offered between 28 November (US Thanksgiving) and 2 December (Cyber Monday) – a time broadly known as ‘Black Friday’ across Africa - a new analysis from TransUnion studied retail digital fraud during that...

Cybercrime continues to evolve

Cybercriminals are growing increasingly sophisticated as they evolve their tactics, according to Check Point Software Technologies’ latest threat report. The report highlights the swift ascent of Androxgh0st, now integrated with the Mozi botnet, as it continues to...

What Saffers searched for in 2024

Demure, Malome Victor, Dricus du Plessis, Tshwala Bami, Inside Out 2 and the AFCON. These are the terms for lead this year's trends on search. Google’s 2024 Year in Search [YIS] report for South Africa reveals unexpected trends and fascinating insights into the...

Look out for these trends in 2025

2025 is set to be a transformative year for businesses in South Africa with industries navigating new challenges and opportunities driven by global trends, technological advancements, and market dynamics. From shifts in how people work, to tariffs, and emerging risks,...

AI key in fighting new cyberthreats

During 2024, the world saw cyberthreats evolve faster than before primarily due to the rise in the number of and popularity of AI tools. These tools assist cybercriminals in refining and making attack tactics more sophisticated and more difficult to recognise, while...

How to grow our share of global supply chains

A new report released today by the World Economic Forum provides a comprehensive framework for governments and companies identifying the factors that make a location attractive for investment in manufacturing and supply chains. Ongoing geopolitical, technological and...

IBM enhances GenAI with optics breakthrough

IBM has unveiled breakthrough research in optics technology that could dramatically improve how data centers train and run generative AI models. Researchers have pioneered a new process for co-packaged optics (CPO), the next generation of optics technology, to enable...

Tech, data collection help NGOs effect social change

In April 2022, the multi-sector partnership Thrive by Five, led by the Department of Education and DataDrive2030, released their wide-ranging 2021 Thrive by Five Index, the largest open-source data set in the country of preschool child development according to early...

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Technodyn announces latest update to IFS Cloud

Technodyn International, the exclusive strategic partner for IFS in sub-Saharan Africa, has announced the general availability of the latest update to IFS Cloud. With the new release, the company has added a host of new features and functionality that speed up time to...

African innovators can apply for Google’s startup accelerator

Applications for Google's three-month virtual accelerator programme are now open to technology startups located in Algeria, Botswana, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda,...

CQuential in partnership with Flowgear

CQuential, part of the Argility Technology Group and a developer of supply chain and warehouse management solutions and services (WMS), has partnered with integration and automation specialist Flowgear, in a move that will better enable CQuential's ability to...

Multi-tiered approach critical in mitigating the risk of ransomware

Ransomware is currently a hot topic, and has become an everyday threat that affects the lives of everyone, not just corporations. By Kate Mollett, regional director of Commvault Africa Case in point is the recent attack on the Department of Justice, which has been an...

How to build better: lessons from building banking platforms

Having gone through the design and redesign of multiple Internet banking systems over the years, I have noticed a few recurring themes, writes Leandré Roux, senior developer at Synthesis. Most of our clients seem to deal with the same pains when modernising their...

Hybrid models will dominate SA’s cloud landscape

Over the past 15 months, we have seen South African organisations accelerate their adoption of cloud-based business models to support work-from-anywhere and digital customer experiences. Yet many enterprises have raced to the cloud with piecemeal, ad hoc approaches...

Is t-commerce the future of shopping?

Television commerce or t-commerce is a growing trend across the globe where consumers can instantly purchase products that appear on TV. Interactive live TV shopping is easy, simply point and click the remote to purchase a product. By Nick Durrant, CEO of Bluegrass...

PMI launches multi-channelled e-learning solution

Digital transformation takes a team, but many IT decision-makers say the biggest challenge to digitally transform their business is a lack of software developers. That's where the power of citizen development comes in--with no-code/low-code platforms, anyone can build...

Embedded Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client is looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer based in CPT, with expertise in C/C++ or Assembly programming. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]C/C++AssemblyJavaGoWindows OSOODShould you meet the requirements for...

Linux System Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: The Linux System Administrator within the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), will be responsible for the efficient management and maintenance of Linux-based systems across the organization's network. Experience in Linux...

Technical Business Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...

Software Developer – Senior (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, a specialised IT firm, partners with organisations to tackle substantial enterprise-level business, system, or project challenges. Their approach combines a proactive "start-now" philosophy with agile development and just-in-time design...

Project Manager (Property Development) at Parvana Recruitment

About the client:This forward-thinking property developer is highly successful and growing rapidly building on the principles of design excellence, sustainability, and community enrichment, their developments boast beautiful and intuitively designed apartments...

Data Scientist at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...

Configuration Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance data-driven decisions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving...

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