Climate change is redrawing the malaria map in Africa

Malaria is the deadliest climate-sensitive infectious disease. Yet, researchers and public health officials have debated how climate change has shaped its spread. A new Nature study by an international team, including the University of Cape Town (UCT), resolved this...

AI is driving more breaches, at an average cost of $6m

One in four malicious breaches were AI-enabled – a 56% increase over last year – and these breaches cost an average of $6-million, roughly $1-million more than the global breach average of $4,99-million. This is among the findings from IBM's 2026 Cost of a Data Breach...

AI automation is having an impact on entry-level hiring

Nearly a quarter (22%) of CHROs report that at least one business leader in their organisation has stopped hiring for entry-level roles due to AI automation, according to Gartner. The 4Q25 Gartner survey of 110 heads of HR also found that 95% of organisations have...

Africa’s young people want jobs, clean government

Africa’s young people are more optimistic about the future of their countries, economies and the continent than at any point since the pandemic - but they are demanding jobs, cleaner government, safer communities, a stronger political voice and a model of democracy...

Sports fans demand always-on engagement from teams

There is a growing demand among sports fans for always-on, personalised engagement with their favourite teams. A global study from Infobip shows that two-thirds (66%) of fans feel disconnected due to poor club communication, rising to 81% among those under 35. The...

Khushi Lall is Eskom Expo ISF’s Top Junior Scientist

With a deep curiosity for the natural world and a creative spirit that extends far beyond the classroom, Khushi Lall has achieved remarkable success at the 45th Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF), earning the coveted title of Top Junior Scientist. The Grade 9...

These are the trends impacting infrastructure and operations

Gartner has highlighted the six trends that will have a significant impact on infrastructure and operations (I&O) for 2025 . “These trends give the opportunity for I&O leaders to identify future skills requirements and seek insights to help meet implementation...

Opportunities and challenges for quantum comms

Quantum communication has seen some big announcements in 2024, with smartphone markets and data centres turning to the technology for secure and robust data security that can be trusted. IDTechEx’s report, “Quantum Communication Market 2024-2034: Technology, Trends,...

Alice & Bob aim for 100 logical qubits by 2030

Alice & Bob has launched a white paper outlining a clear path to achieving useful quantum computing through its cat qubit technology, which promises to deliver high-fidelity logical qubits while using significantly fewer hardware and energy resources compared to...

xAI raises $6bn in funding

Elon Musk’s xAI has closed  its Series C funding round of $6-billion with participation from key investors including A16Z, Blackrock, Fidelity Management & Research Company, Kingdom Holdings, Lightspeed, MGX, Morgan Stanley OIA, QIA, Sequoia Capital, Valor Equity...

Sales suffer during a transformation

According to a survey by Gartner, only 11% of sales organisations have been able to drive commercial success while executing a transformation. Gartner surveyed 234 heads of sales and senior sales leaders in May through June 2024 to identify productivity levers that...

China streaks ahead in wrist-worn devices

According to the latest Worldwide Wearables Quarterly Tracker released by International Data Corporation (IDC), the global wrist-worn device market shipped 139-million units in the first three quarters of 2024, a year-over-year decline of 1%, mainly due to the...

Mind Sports calendar for 2025

With the 2024 competitive year behind us, Mind Sports South Africa's (MSSA) officials look back at the achievements of its teams. Every team competed to the best of its abilities, whether they were Mobile Legends (open and female), Counter Strike 2 (open and female),...

Google’s quantum computing gambit pays off

In a remarkable turnaround from a challenging year marked by intensifying AI competition that threatened its dominance in internet search, Google is closing 2024 on an optimistic note. The tech giant's stock has surged nearly 14% over the past month, rebounding from...

More News Today

NTT strengthens alliance with Microsoft

Dimension Data's parent company NTT has announced the next phase of its strategic alliance with Microsoft, to deliver secure and reliable solutions that help enterprise customers accelerate digital transformation initiatives. NTT and Dimension Data have been selected...

4Sight Holdings grows revenue

4Sight Holdings has reported a 16,9% increase in revenue for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021; revenue rose from R249,1-million in the same period last year to R291,1-million. "Despite the challenging trading conditions and impact on potential growth due to the...

Tshwane residents to take charge in city upliftment and repair

Tshwane citizens can now assist their municipalities to see service delivery issues resolved in their wards by logging issues through the My Smart City citizen's platform. The free and independent platform was built with citizens in mind and is now available to...

Compliance as a Service a solution to overwhelming PoPIA requirements

The Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) sent many businesses scrambling as it was supposed to come into effect in July, and inboxes were therefore flooded with opt-in or unsubscribe options 'for compliance purposes'. By Iniel Dreyer, MD at Data Management...

Effective customer experience begins with operations optimisation

Many leading brands find that the operational transformation journey is more challenging, costly, and resource-demanding than expected. Haydn Townsend, MD of Accenture Interactive in Africa Organisations must unify their people, processes, and technology around the...

Be mindful with it comes to security

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, this comes at a time when cybersecurity awareness should be on everyone's mind. The risk of attack has soared, according to Atlas VPN - 45% of organisations globally were impacted by recurring cyberattacks, malware up by 358%,...

DPO Group acquired by Network International

DPO Group, Africa's largest and fastest-growing payment service provider (PSP), has finalised its acquisition by Network International, an enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa. Network International has acquired 100% of DPO Group, which will...

Can hybrid working be truly sustainable?

As the hybrid workplace emerges and businesses are continuing to roll out new technologies to provide their employees with the right tools to work from home, there is a growing concern about the damaging impact that this could have on the environment. By Ronald Ravel,...

Private 5G redefines digital efficiency with network modernisation

From the network to the business. From the edge to the cloud. Dr Setumo Mohapi, MEA managed networks and collaboration services executive from Dimension Data, explains why it's time to define success by design, with solutions that meet the demands of the...

Account takeover fraud on the rise

Banking fraud management has always been dynamic, fast paced, and complex, writes Toby Carlin, senior director: fraud, cyber and compliance at FICO. Fraudsters are constantly evolving their tactics to adapt to changes in the banking landscape and exploit weaknesses...

Database Administrator

Database Administrator We are seeking a seasoned Database Administrator with strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server to join our team. The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience in database deployment, optimization, security, and management of enterprise data...

Senior Unix/Linux Systems Administrator – Gauteng Braamfontein

Senior Unix/Linux System AdministratorSeasoned Unix/Linux System Administrator with over 8 years of experience administering and maintaining Oracle Solaris, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and Oracle Linux infrastructures across hybrid environments, including...

Database Administrator – Gauteng Braamfontein

Database Administrator We are seeking a seasoned Database Administrator with strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server to join our team. The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience in database deployment, optimization, security, and management of enterprise data...

Project Manager

Location: Ottery, Cape Town Type: Full-Time | On-Site Salary: R 50 000.00 Industry: ManufacturingAn established industrial refrigeration company based in Ottery, Cape Town, is looking for an experienced Project Manager. The ideal candidate will thrive in dynamic,...

Software Tester (CH1132) – FULLY REMOTE

Our client is an innovative cloud-based company that leverages its software to address the legal contracting, compliance, and legal practice challenges faced by listed companies and multinationals.They are looking for a results-driven Software Tester to assist...

Intermediate Full Stack Developer (React & Java) Blouberg – Onsite

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a business consulting firm with expertise in enterprise resource planning, corporate performance management, business intelligence, financial and costing principles, shared services, and employee performance management. They are currently in...

Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

Location: Ottery, Cape Town Type: Full-Time | On-Site Salary: R 50 000.00 Industry: ManufacturingAn established industrial refrigeration company based in Ottery, Cape Town, is looking for an experienced Project Manager. The ideal candidate will thrive in dynamic,...

Software Tester (CH1132) – FULLY REMOTE – Western Cape Cape Town

Our client is an innovative cloud-based company that leverages its software to address the legal contracting, compliance, and legal practice challenges faced by listed companies and multinationals.They are looking for a results-driven Software Tester to assist...

Test Analyst III

Our clients Institutional IT team consists of appr. 65 members, covering a range of skills and responsibilities including Domain Owners, Development Manager, Architect, Business Analysts, Developers (.NET and SQL) and IT Operations. The team operates with four...

View more career listings on our Careers Section