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...

All the winners of the Llama Impact Grant

Meta, in partnership with Data Science Africa, has announced the winners of the Llama Impact Grant for Startups and Researchers at this year’s Unstoppable Africa 2025 event. Launched in March 2025, the initiative is part of Meta’s global Llama Impact Grants programme...

A warning for all travellers

Between June and August this year, Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) discovered a new wave of cyberattacks by a threat group called RevengeHotels which targets hotels to gain access to guests’ payment information. The group has been operating since...

Companies plan big security budget increases

Companies are planning to increase their investments in information security against the background of growing financial losses from cyber incidents. This trend was revealed in the recent Kaspersky’s IT Security Economics report, which unpicks the changes in budgets,...

SA CEOs are cautiously optimistic about 2025

South African business leaders are cautiously optimistic about the year ahead, driven by recent positive economic developments. The Q4 2024 Merchantec CEO Confidence Index recorded a 2% decrease between Q3 2024 and Q4 2024, reaching a score of 53.9. However, despite...

AI not the driver for 2025 PC, tablet growth

The global market for personal computing devices, including PCs and tablets, is set to grow 3,8% in 2024, reaching 403,5-million units, according to the latest forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device...

Common supply chain remedies fail to deliver business outcomes

Many supply chain reorganisations suffer from at least one of three critical organisational design mistakes that can derail their efforts to achieve critical business outcomes, according to Gartner. Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) who improve outcomes radically...

SA companies unprepared for AI future

Just 18% of organisations in South Africa are fully prepared to deploy and leverage artificial intelligence (AI)-powered technologies, according to the Cisco 2024 AI Readiness Index This underscores the challenges companies face in adopting, deploying, and fully...

Data quality drives regulatory reporting decisions

The most notable concern for the regulatory reporting market is the impact of significant operational burdens and the continued use of manual and ad hoc processes that result in increased effort and less accurate data. This is according to the annual Global Regulatory...

More investment can prevent surge in shanty towns

Africa’s urban population will triple in the next 25 years and African countries will need to invest up to 5,5% of their gross domestic product (GDP) in urban development if they are to avoid rapid growth of shanty towns. This was the conclusion shared by experts at a...

Second Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program completed

Qualcomm has announced the successful completion of the second year of its Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program, culminating in the Make in Africa Finale 2024. Now in its second year, this program has successfully guided early-stage technology startups by...

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The malicious insider: behind the security front door

What if the person that just broke down your corporate defences is someone you trusted? This is not a drill. This is a question that around 66% of organisations have been asking, and that the other 34% should be prioritising. At a time when the cybersecurity threat...

Print industry numbers support suggestions of economic recovery

It's refreshing to see economic recovery reflected in first quarter unit sales of multifunction printers, copiers and scanners in Southern Africa. By Chris de Beer, Africa regional manager at Infosource The industry refers to this category as copier/MFP. First quarter...

IT security professionals help to secure society

The role of information security professionals has become a critical one as the world enters the second phase of the internet revolution, in which computers run everything and everything is connected. This emerged at the inaugural KB4-CON cyber security event for...

SA needs cyber defence to combat growing onslaught

Now in its 18th year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM) in October is a global initiative first launched by the US Department of Homeland Security and National Cyber Security Alliance to raise awareness of the role everyone can play in improving cyber security. By...

How your generator could affect your insurance

Load shedding is back, and here to stay for a while - but don't go rushing off to buy your own alternative power supply without first checking how it'll affect your home insurance. That's the warning from King Price's partner of client experience, Wynand van Vuuren,...

Data-driven healthcare: the future of SA’s wellbeing

Digital health technology might not necessarily be a cure-all for Covid-19 or other pressing health issues, but it has certainly proven its worth during the pandemic. Many countries across Africa have seen a tremendous increase in people engaging with digital health...

We need to level the playing field between cash, card and digital

What would happen tomorrow if we could turn South Africa into a cashless society with a wave of a magic wand? Far from turning the country into a crime-free paradise of low transaction costs and widespread financial inclusion, it's more likely that chaos would reign...

EdTech offers students best of both worlds

With half of all work tasks expected to be handled by tech-enabled machines by 2025, it's essential that today's local graduates are ready to embrace the digital face of the future. This can be done by bridging the gap between the skills that the tech industry...

ICT skills that will take your career to the next level

With IT job vacancies continuing to climb as companies struggle to recruit and obtain critical skills in South Africa, there is an opportunity to upskill or reskill individuals to meet this demand. Prudence Mabitsela, founder and MD of Dynamic DNA, believes these...

The challenges of compliance

The world of compliance, approvals, standards and certifications can be confusing for those who don't work in legal and compliance roles. For this reason, it is critical that data erasure products and service providers are certified. By Wale Arewa, CEO of Xperien Data...

SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) – 3139 – Gauteng Centurion

A client in the automobile industry is looking for a SAP MM Functional Consultant (Senior)Role Title (Role Level): SAP Functional Consultant (Senior)Product / Feature Team Information (if applicable)SRM.NEXTESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:· SAP MM Certification· SAP MM...

Scrum Master

We are currently seeking dynamic and results-driven Scrum Masters for contract positions based in Pretoria with a hybrid working model. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to lead Agile transformations! 3-6 years solid experience a...

SAP BW Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Join the Tech Revolution as a SAP BW Consultant!Are you ready to turbocharge your IT career with a global automotive leader? Buckle up and join the Teams Information Technology division as a SAP BW ConsultantWe're on the hunt for a tech-savvy, SAP-supercharged...

Web Developer (JavaScript & APIs) at Exclusively Remote

We're looking for a developer with a strong blend of traditional coding and no-code/low-code expertise to help build and streamline internal systems and automations. You'll play a key role in enhancing our operations using tools like n8n, HubSpot, ClickUp, and custom...

Scrum Master – Gauteng Centurion

We are currently seeking dynamic and results-driven Scrum Masters for contract positions based in Pretoria with a hybrid working model. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to lead Agile transformations! 3-6 years solid experience a...

Senior Software Developer

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a Senior Software Developer who will assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of new and existing applications.Responsibilities: Implement and customize the GK Product Suite within customer projects.Research and...

Security Support Engineer

We are seeking a Security Support Engineer to provide exceptional technical support to our customers. This role involves addressing customer queries, guiding on deployments and integrations, and offering incident-response solutions. As a Security Support Engineer, you...

SAP FI/CO Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Join the Tech Revolution as a SAP FI/CO Consultant!Are you ready to turbocharge your IT career with a global automotive leader? Buckle up and join the Teams Information Technology division as a SAP FI/CO Consultant!We're on the hunt for a tech-savvy, SAP-supercharged...

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