Giant radar antenna reflector in full bloom

Seventeen days after NISAR’s launch from southeastern India, an essential piece of science hardware has unfurled in orbit. Spanning 12 metres, the drum-shaped antenna reflector on the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite mission from NASA and the...

Women are losing out in Africa’s gig work boom

Platform work – including ride-hailing, food delivery and online freelancing – has been praised as a new avenue for women’s employment in Africa. However, a landmark study spanning five African countries has revealed that while men and women share many of the same...

Sports fans want AI to serve up dynamic digital content

Sports fans are turning to more dynamic digital content experiences, with AI, personalisation and real-time features central to how they engage with sports. New global research commissioned by IBM, which polled more than 20 000 sports fans across 12 countries, shows...

AI helps design superdrugs to kill drug-resistant bacteria

With help from artificial intelligence (AI), MIT researchers have designed novel antibiotics that can combat two hard-to-treat infections: drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae and multi-drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Using generative AI algorithms, the...

SharePoint ToolShell vulnerabilities stem from incomplete fix

Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) reveals that the recently exploited ToolShell vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint originate from an incomplete fix for CVE-2020-1147, first reported in 2020. The SharePoint vulnerabilities have emerged as a...

‘Explosion of investment’ hovers over AI

Ninety nine percent of institutional investors and wealth managers believe that the artificial intelligence (AI) market is on the brink of a seismic shift, according to a new study by fund manager Robocap. More than a quarter (28%) of investors and wealth managers...

Vodacom calls for 2026 Early Careers applications

Vodacom is inviting applications for the 2026 intake to its Early Careers programmes, which aim to develop talent in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and offer meaningful employment and education opportunities. “With digital technology reshaping...

How Intel and HP engineered next-gen AI PCs

AI PCs are a new class of laptops designed to deliver AI-enhanced experiences — from productivity to creativity — that adapt to users’ needs and enhance people’s lives. For HP’s Intel-based AI PCs, Intel contributed more than just hardware like its Intel Core Ultra...

AI deployment study uncovers surprising trends

Kathy Gibson reports - While artificial intelligence (AI) is being integrated into most types of work, there are signs it might be flagging. This is among the headline findings from BCG X’s AI at Work report, which uncovered some unexpected trends as companies start...

In Africa, ID fraud falls but scams rise

Africa’s overall identity fraud rate fell slightly to 3,42% in Q1 of 2025, down from 3,5% in Q1 2024, according to new data from global verification platform Sumsub. But, while traditional fraud methods like document forgery collapsed across the African continent,...

SA faces socio-economic, infrastructure, climate change risks

In a persistently tough economic environment, crime, infrastructure risks and climate change-related weather volatility are the biggest challenges currently impacting South African households and businesses. This is according to the 2025 Santam Insurance Barometer...

Cookies crumble in the wake of cybercriminals

Hackers have stolen nearly 94-billion browser cookies this year - a 74% increase from last year, according to cybersecurity analysts NordVPN. Cookies make browsing easier by saving things like logins and preferences. But now, criminals use them to break into accounts...

Beware new Trojan on App Store and Google Play

Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new Trojan spy called SparkKitty which targets smartphones on iOS and Android and sends images from an infected phone and information about the device to the attackers. This malware was embedded in apps related to crypto and...

Steady growth predicted for high-performance computing

The global high-performance computing (HPC) market is expected to reach $87,31-billion by 2030 and is expected to grow at 7,2% CAGR from 2025 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. High-performance computing can be categorised into high-performance...

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Future-proof African business with cloud-based security

Legacy cybersecurity systems – once recognized as the cornerstone of business infrastructure – are putting African companies at risk of data breaches and cyberattacks, which could end up costing more than just money. These on-premises solutions have been identified as...

Kaspersky, Smart Africa forge strategic partnership

In a move to enhance digital security on the African continent, Kaspersky has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smart Africa. This landmark agreement is set to drive collaborative efforts aimed at expanding cybersecurity capabilities...

Google Cloud launches cybersecurity trainings in SA

Cybersecurity is a growing and crucial issue for African nations. Nearly 90% of organizations said they experienced at least one security breach in the past year, according to a 2024 study by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Of those...

Vertiv, Tecogen partner on data centre cooling

Vertiv and Tecogen have announced a collaboration that enables Vertiv to offer Tecogen’s advanced natural gas-powered chiller technology to data centres worldwide, addressing power constraints and facilitating the deployment of AI at scale. As the power required for...

Obsidian looks back on 30 years

As Obsidian Systems, an established supplier of open-source solutions, marks its 30th anniversary in 2025. From its early roots in Linux to its evolution into Atlassian solutions, SaaS, and Edge Computing, Obsidian has consistently driven innovation and provided...

Plentify wins EEP Africa’s 2024 Project of the Year award

Home energy management company, Plentify, has been awarded the EEP Africa Project of the Year 2024 for its innovative technology and impact in addressing Africa’s energy challenges. This prestigious award highlights Plentify’s pioneering approach to optimising energy...

Financial wellness boosts workplace productivity

Earned wage access (EWA) offers a number of benefits from for both employers and employees. A set of independent reports, prepared by impact-measurement specialists 60 Decibels in December 2024 and based on telephonic interviews with both users and key stakeholders at...

Salesforce launches Agentforce 2dx

Salesforce has announced Agentforce 2dx, the newest version of its digital labour platform for bringing trusted, autonomous AI agents into the flow of work. In this release, Agentforce expands beyond the reactive, user-initiated world of chat interfaces and allows...

UK aims to deepen energy trade, investment in Africa

Trade relations between the UK and Africa are gaining momentum. Last month, UK Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security Douglas Alexander visited South Africa and Botswana to strengthen trade ties and create opportunities for businesses on both sides. The UK...

Buying security products won’t make your business safer

Cyberattacks have graduated from “possible” to “probable”, according to a major South African insurer. Businesses must act to reduce cyber risks, which many are doing by spending on new security services. However, this approach often becomes reactive, creating more...

IT Support Tech at NTT Motor Group – Gauteng Brooklyn

We have an exciting opportunity for an End User Support Engineer to join the team based in Pretoria.This position is responsible for maintaining and proactively managing the infrastructure and supporting the end user within the various dealerships....

Fullstack Developer

We are seeking a skilled and innovative Full Stack Developer to design, develop, and maintain acomprehensive Recruitment Portal and Applicant Tracking System (ATS). The ideal candidate willhave experience in building scalable web applications, integrating third-party...

Fullstack Developer – Gauteng Turffontein

We are seeking a skilled and innovative Full Stack Developer to design, develop, and maintain acomprehensive Recruitment Portal and Applicant Tracking System (ATS). The ideal candidate willhave experience in building scalable web applications, integrating third-party...

Senior Data Warehouse Developer

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Data Warehouse Developer to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing: Develop Power...

Full Stack Developer (React & Java) (Onsite – Cape Town)

ENVIRONMENT:Are you a driven and talented Full Stack Developer ready to grow your career in a fast-paced, global environment? Join a well-established German IT services company with over 25 years of experience in delivering world-class IT solutions. Based in the Cape...

Senior Data Warehouse Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Data Warehouse Developer to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing: Develop Power...

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