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...

US legislation targets central Africa forex policy

On 25 March 2025, the proposed “Central African Exploitation and Manipulation of American Companies Act” was brought before US Congress, seeking to suspend US support for International Monetary Fund (IMF) actions involving member states of the Central African Economic...

IBM z17 mainframe is engineered for AI

IBM has announced the IBM z17, engineered with AI capabilities across hardware, software, and systems operations. Powered by the new IBM Telum  II processor, IBM z17 expands the system's capabilities beyond transactional AI capabilities to enable new workloads. IBM Z...

Bloemfontein High School wins JSE Investment Challenge in May

Set clear goals, understand the rules, and diversify your portfolio. That is the sage advice from a group of four Headstart High School learners from Bloemfontein who emerged victorious, taking top spot in the JSE Investment Challenge's Spectacular Portfolio category...

Hydrogen energy technologies drive platinum group metals demand

The global market for platinum group metals (PGMs) - which include platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, osmium and ruthenium - will record a 4,47% increase between now and 2029, according to market research firm Mordor Intelligence. In part, market growth will come...

Huawei tackles AI with homegrown data centres

Kathy Gibson reports - To extend artificial intelligence (AI) cloud adoption, Huawei is operating no fewer than three data centres in South Africa, the latest being a new facility in Johannesburg – built entirely on its own hardware, including CPUs and GPUs, and...

AI and its role in improving business

Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is not just reshaping technology, but is being used to empower people and communities around the world. Indeed, the technology holds both potential and peril, says Arthur Goldstuck, MD of World Wide Worx. It's been...

Energy transition momentum slows as global volatility rises

The global energy transition to a more equitable, secure and sustainable energy system is still progressing but has lost momentum in the face of increasing uncertainty worldwide, according to a new World Economic Forum report. While 107 of the 120 countries...

Bright future ahead for AI-powered electric grid

The electric grid and the utilities managing it have an important role to play in the next industrial revolution that's being driven by AI and accelerated computing. This is the word from Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang, speaking at the annual meeting of the...

OpenAI founder sets up new AI company

A new company, Safe SuperIntelligence, has been formed with the aim of producing superintelligence, a machine that is more intelligent than humans, in a safe way. Formed by ex-OpenAI founder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, Daniel Gross and Daniel Levy, Safe...

Namibia embarks on a galactic journey

In a bid to propel Namibia into the limelight of African space technology, Eos Capital - managers of the Namibia Infrastructure Development and Investment Fund (NIDIF) - have given the green light for the Namibia Space Port project. The project will be spearheaded by...

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Altron declares special dividend

As part of the Bytes Technology Group demerger in November 2020, Allied Electronics (Altron) retained approximately 9% of the convertible notes in order to settle the dividends tax which arose on the distribution. At the time of the distribution, Altron had estimated...

Evotel shares wealth with Welkom community

Fibre network operator (FNO) Evotel is making a significant contribution to the Welkom economy through its investment in employing local sub-contractors and labourers to build its fibre network infrastructure in the town and surrounding areas. The company is busy...

SA mobility company certified carbon-neutral

South Africa-based Planet42 has become the first mobility company in Africa to receive CarbonNeutral certification under The CarbonNeutral Protocol. The company helps the underbanked population get access to cars with its socially inclusive car subscription service....

Local fintech gets international funding

Homegrown fintech startup Payflex has scored a vote of confidence from an Australian-listed multinational. Payflex is backed by Zip Co, a buy now pay later player with a market cap of over R55-billion. Paul Behrmann, Payflex CEO and founder, says the investment and...

Now you can pay small businesses via WhatsApp

Nedbank, in collaboration with Mastercard and Ukheshe, has launched Money Message, a payment platform that lets small and microbusinesses receive secure in-chat payments from their customers via WhatsApp. Believed to be a first in South Africa, the solution will...

Translating transformation in mining

The mining sector has undergone significant change over the past year. By John Lewis, MD of Aggreko Africa Change that was both expected and unexpected. On one hand, digital transformation, integrated operations, supply chain efficiencies, and investments into tools...

MIP introduces international outsourcing team

Specialist software company MIP has introduced an international outsourcing team. With Covid-19 pushing the boundaries of digital innovation, MIP has found its digital stack to be a prime solution for companies wanting to bridge the gap between securing legacy...

Reading marathon promotes African authors

YouTube has launched its first YouTube Africa Reading Challenge, an online reading marathon featuring authors, influencers and key opinion leaders across Africa. In a bid to help popularise the work of African authors across the continent, the personalities will read...

MetroFibre doubles speed on its open access network

MetroFibre is upgrading line speeds on its fibre to the home (FTTH) packages, with product adjustments effective from 1 June 2021 and rolled out over a two-week period after that. Existing direct FTTH customers and those of ISPs and resellers operating on MetroFibre's...

Senior Developer (C# .Net) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking company specializing in cost-effective and innovative business solutions, based in KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Senior Developer to join their dynamic IT team. This role requires close collaboration with both the IT department and...

Senior Software Engineer (Java) (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge FinTech company providing a seamless payment service seeks the coding expertise of a Senior Software Engineer whose role will involve designing, building, and maintaining critical systems. You will collaborate closely with various teams to...

M365 Support Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Location: Utrecht Delivery Center, Netherlands (Expats to Netherlands with rotation between SA and abroad)We are currently seeking an experienced and skilled M365 Support Engineer to join our growing team. As an M365 Support Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic...

Senior Software Engineer (Python) (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading online retailer in South Africa is seeking an Intermediate Python Developer to join their dynamic team. As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in developing high-quality, scalable software solutions within the e-commerce sector. You...

Software Developer/Data Engineer

Software Developer/Data Engineer - 12 Month ContractSoftware Developer/Data Engineer - 12 Month ContractEducational QualificationsBSc Computer Science / BEngProfessional QualificationsAWS Professional CertificationYears of Experience4 to 8 years of Data Engineering or...

Senior Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Join a major player in finance, where innovation thrives, Building robust systems to power financial lives. Expert in Java, Linux, and mainframe tech, With RPG & WebSphere, you'll keep systems in check!Required Experience 10+ years' experience in designing and...

Senior Software Engineer (Python) (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A leading online retailer in South Africa is seeking an Intermediate Python Developer to join their dynamic team. As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in developing high-quality, scalable software solutions within the e-commerce sector. You...

Software Developer/Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

Software Developer/Data Engineer - 12 Month ContractSoftware Developer/Data Engineer - 12 Month ContractEducational QualificationsBSc Computer Science / BEngProfessional QualificationsAWS Professional CertificationYears of Experience4 to 8 years of Data Engineering or...

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