The AI model that found 370 exoplanets is expanding its reach

Scientists have discovered more than 6 000 planets that orbit stars other than our Sun, known as exoplanets. More than half of these planets were discovered thanks to data from NASA’s retired Kepler mission and NASA’s current TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey...

SA poised for recovery as purchasing power improves

South Africa’s economy is expected to expand by 1,2% in 2026, with growth momentum expected to strengthen thanks to resilient consumer demand and infrastructure investment. This is according to the Economic Outlook 2026 released by the Mastercard Economics Institute...

AIoT drives transformation in manufacturing and energy

AIoT, the convergence of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, is enhancing efficiency, security and decision-making at manufacturing, industrial and energy companies worldwide. Key findings from the IDC InfoBrief, How AIoT Is Reshaping Industrial...

Research shows that humans and honeyguides speak in local dialects

Researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT), working with international collaborators, have shown that people in northern Mozambique use regionally distinct “dialects” when communicating with honeyguide birds, revealing a striking parallel to the way human...

Study finds TB leverages immune defence system

Scientists from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine (IDM) have contributed to an international study that shed new light on why humans and animals are so susceptible to contracting tuberculosis (TB) – and it...

DCN the new WAN for AI-era applications

According to a Dell’Oro Group report. worldwide Distributed Cloud Networking (DCN) revenue is projected to reach $21-billion by 2029, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30% over the five-year forecast period. DCN captures the platforms and services...

11 news species on the Red List

Eleven new species have been uplisted to the 2025 Regional Mammal Red List of Threatened Species, indicates their declining conservation status, while three mammal species have been downlisted due to improved status. The latest assessment of the status of mammals in...

How leading organisations are making AI work

The World Economic Forum has released a new report revealing successful AI stories that are already delivering measurable performance gains and how pioneering organisations are moving beyond experimentation to achieve impact at scale. As investment accelerates and...

Windows 11 upgrades pushed global PC shipment growth over 9% in 2025

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 71,5-million units in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 9,3% increase from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner. For the full year, worldwide PC shipments totaled more than 270-million units, a 9,1%...

New scam exploits OpenAI’s teamwork features

Kaspersky has detected a scam tactic leveraging the OpenAI platform. Attackers are abusing OpenAI's organisation creation and team invitation features to send spam emails from legitimate OpenAI addresses, potentially tricking users into clicking scam links or calling...

Only 8% of top apps are quantum-resistant

The rapid development of quantum computing is raising significant security concerns – particularly with studies showing the just 8% of the most popular everyday-used apps are resilient. “Quantum computing is advancing rapidly, and it poses a threat to current...

Sienna Rose reopens AI content debate

Soul singer Sienna Rose has become popular on streaming services, earning upwards of $2 000 per week from downloads. But fans may be disappointed to learn that the artists, who has 3-million listeners on Spotify and uploaded a massive 45 tracks over a three-month...

SA tech business reaches Aurora Tech Award 2026 semi-finals

A South African tech business has been named among the Top 30 semi-finalists for the Aurora Tech Award 2026, a global initiative established by inDrive that recognises the most promising female-led technology startups from emerging markets. Among the organisations in...

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A new, new era of intelligent connectivity

WiFI 7 marks a generational leap in wireless technology but its impact on Africa will depend on how the industry and service providers transform its capability into accessibility, writes Craig Blignaut, product manager: WiFI at Vox. There have been six generations of...

Africa is leading in financial crime risk regulation

In the past decade, our financial systems have become more digitally interconnected than ever before. By Japhet Gana: group head, transaction risk and financial crimes at Yellow Card Convenience and speed now come with a price: financial crime. From sophisticated...

SA car buyers are redefining automotive expectations

The South African automotive landscape is clearly evolving, not only through technology or electrification, but in the mindset of the customer behind the purchase. By Adheesh Ori, senior director within Accenture Song, South Africa The modern buyer is moving away from...

How to get job-ready in 2026

2026 is here, with the start of the new year offering an ideal opportunity to take stock of your life and make changes. By Michelle Dobson, head of brand at Pnet If you’re wanting to take your career to a new level, January is an ideal time to plan a job search. It...

Why businesses are racing to upgrade to WiFi 7

WiFi 7 is moving wireless networking from a best-effort connection to an intelligent, high-capacity edge. Martin May, business development: networking at Duxbury, looks at why organisations are accelerating upgrade plans and what this means for South African network...

Edge I/O and AI position DCS for Industry 4.0

For decades, Distributed Control Systems (DCS) have been the backbone of industrial automation, integral to the efficient operation of manufacturing plants worldwide. Yet these systems come with a notable limitation: the high cost and complexity of traditional I/O...

These roles build IT resilience

Companies are hiring for IT jobs faster than they are planning. Titles rise and fall, tools change quickly, and every vendor claims their tech solves everything. Kaylin Dingle, senior account manager at EQPlus Decision-makers need to find the roles that actually...

Mukuru and Travelex expands cash payout options in SA

Mukuru has partnered with Travelex to expand cash payout options for remittance customers across South Africa. The partnership introduces Travelex as an additional payout channel within the Mukuru network. Customers can now access funds at any of Travelex's 46...

Skills, not fear, are SA’s path to an AI-ready workforce

South Africa’s long-term economic competitiveness depends on how effectively it embraces digital transformation. By Daniel Orelowitz, MD at Training Force Across the globe, industries are rapidly integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and automation into their...

Check Point secures AI factories with Nvidia

Check Point Software Technologies’ AI Cloud Protect is now part of Nvidia Enterprise AI Factory validated design for AI runtime cyber security, enhanced protection, and robust infrastructure acceleration capabilities. “The integration of Check Point AI Cloud...

Senior Software Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a rapidly expanding technology company specialising in connected systems and data-driven platforms that support asset visibility and operational security. Their solutions include real-time monitoring tools and companion mobile applications...

Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within your team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Key Responsibilities:Business analysis:Scope definition and/or gap analysis for features as...

Senior Software Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a rapidly expanding technology company specialising in connected systems and data-driven platforms that support asset visibility and operational security. Their solutions include real-time monitoring tools and companion mobile applications...

Technical & Commercial Head at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd.

Join a fast-growing SaaS company that's redefining corporate travel across Africa and beyond. Our Client, is looking for a Technology Leader to shape their platform's future-driving innovation, scalability, and commercial growth as part of their executive teamThe...

Senior Full Stack Web developer

Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within your team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Key Responsibilities:To work with the proposition, operations, change and development teams to...

Junior Sales Developer – Corporate FX

Junior Sales Developer - Corporate FXKick-start a sales career in corporate foreign exchange with national exposureCorporate Foreign Exchange | Sales Development | Salary: Market-related About Our ClientOur client is a specialist foreign exchange and international...

Senior Full Stack Web developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within your team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Key Responsibilities:To work with the proposition, operations, change and development teams to...

Junior Sales Developer – Corporate FX – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Junior Sales Developer - Corporate FXKick-start a sales career in corporate foreign exchange with national exposureCorporate Foreign Exchange | Sales Development | Salary: Market-related About Our ClientOur client is a specialist foreign exchange and international...

Solutions Architect

Our client based in Isando, Johannesburg is seeking a Solutions Architect to join their team. The primary role of this position is to provide solutions regarding client power capacity planning, assignment, monitoring & reporting. The secondary role of this...

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