Chandra observes a star’s inner conflict before it explodes
The inside of a star turned on itself before it spectacularly exploded, according to a new study from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory. Today, this shattered star, known as the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant, is one of the best-known, well-studied objects in the sky....
Consumers distrust AI-powered search results
A significant 53% of consumers distrust or have a lack of confidence in the reliability and impartiality of AI search and summaries, according to a survey by Gartner. This concern is reflected in user frustration, with 41% of consumers reporting that generative AI...
Delving into the stresses and challenges of entrepreneurs
A new report from venture capitalist firm, Flourish Ventures, provides a unique glimpse into the passions, motivations, challenges, and coping mechanisms of early-stage entrepreneurs across 13 African countries. Surveying more than 160 startup founders – Passion and...
Infostealers surge as cybercriminals get more innovative
There is a concerning trend in the cybersecurity landscape: the rise of Infostealers and the sophistication of attack methods employed by cybercriminals, according to Check Point’s Global Threat Index for October. The Index continues to highlight African countries'...
Kaspersky uncovers new stealthy ransomware
Kaspersky’s Global Emergency Response Team has identified a previously unseen ransomware strain in active use - deployed in an attack following the theft of employee credentials. The ransomware, dubbed “Ymir”, employs advanced stealth and encryption methods. It also...
Africa prepares for 5.5G
Kathy Gibson reports from AfricaCom – While much of Africa is battling to connect with 5G technology, 5.5G is already on the horizon. The digital and intelligent future is here, with technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) key to driving it forward. But...
Google invests in local startups
Google has unveiled the 2024 cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Black Founders programme with each of them set to receive up to R1-million in non-dilutive funding, as well as up to R3,6-million in Google Cloud credits. “We are acutely aware of the...
In Africa, the time for talking is over
Kathy Gibson reports from AfricaCom – Too often, African leaders and policy makers talk about the opportunities we could grasp – but fail to take the action needed to make those opportunities a reality. The importance of broadband connectivity in today’s economy...
Collaboration key for African connectivity
Kathy Gibson reports from AfricaCom – Africa is a land of opportunity, gifted with young people with great passion. Mohamed Madkour, vice-president: ICT strategy and marketing at Huawei, shares that Africa’s development in terms of connectivity has been impressive,...
SA poised on the edge of a widening digital divide
Kathy Gibson reports – Africa is lagging the rest of the world in connectivity and access to digital opportunities – and it’s not going to catch up any time soon unless we fundamentally change the way we provide access, power, and devices. And, while South Africa is...
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Mustek debuts software and cloud business unit
Mustek has launched a new software and cloud business unit, to be headed up by JP Gough. Over the years, Mustek has evolved from being a purely components-focused distributor to covering more areas in the ICT stack, including hardware and software. The software buying...
Andela Learning Community surpasses 100 000 learners
Andela, the global talent network that helps companies build remote engineering teams, has announced a new milestone for its developer learning community: the Andela Learning Community (ALC) has surpassed 100 000 learners. ALC was launched in 2017 with the belief that...
Things you should know about digital signatures
Digital transformation and automation have turned electronic signatures into a business necessity and a legitimate replacement for traditional wet signatures. In light of this, businesses can no longer ignore digital signatures. Although similar, electronic signature...
How to get hybrid working right for your business
In a recent report conducted by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), which included almost 209 000 participants in 190 countries, South Africa emerged as one of the countries that would embrace 'fully remote' work. By Andrew Bourne, regional manager: Africa at Zoho Compared...
Net neutrality and its place in SA
The Internet is disruptive by nature. It has transformed the way societies and economies work, communicate and play, businesses operate, and how governments deliver services to citizens. By Carmen Cupido, head of legal at Seacom Digital technologies are paving the way...
Is SA ready for the next phase in the cloud evolution?
Public cloud has taken centre stage in the global IT space, thanks in large part to the pandemic forcing accelerated adoption of next-generation technology solutions. By Sarthak Rohal, vice-president: IT services at AlphaCodes According to Forrester Research, the...
Is remote working for everyone?
Remote working at the current scale was never a choice, but a necessity, and for the most part it has worked. It's desirable: people want it. It's feasible: the crisis has shown it can work at scale. It is viable and commercially the numbers add up. Willie Schoeman,...
Logicalis SA appoints security practice manager
Logicalis South Africa has announced the appointment of Doctor Mafuwafuwane to the role of security practice manager as part of the solutions team. "We are excited to welcome Doctor into our team of seasoned IT and tech experts at Logicalis. His impressive...
Taming the data analytics beast
Data is the one thing every business has a lot of. And that is probably why many organisations struggle to turn it into a strategic asset. By Henry Adams, country manager of InterSystems Disconnected legacy systems and data stored in siloes and in different formats...
What does the future hold for cybersecurity and cloud platforms?
With the staggering number of cyberattacks and data breaches that occurred during the last 12 - 18 months, cybercrime is one of the fastest growing criminal enterprises in 2021. Willem Barnard, business development manager and alliances, and Christo Esterhuizen, cloud...
Senior Python Developer
Seeking a highly skilled Senior Python Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems. Key Requirements 5+ years professional Python development experience with frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPIStrong software engineering principles,...
Field Network & Server Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
As a Field Network Server Engineer, you will deliver premium onsite IT infrastructure services to our diverse Johannesburg client base. This customer-facing role combines technical expertise with exceptional service delivery to maintain the company's reputation as a...
Senior Python Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Seeking a highly skilled Senior Python Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems. Key Requirements 5+ years professional Python development experience with frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPIStrong software engineering principles,...
Automation Tester at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Senior / Intermediate Full Stack Developer
Seeking a Senior or Intermediate Full Stack Developer to contribute to the continued development and innovation of our next-generation Community Management System (CMS), working across both frontend and backend stacks. Key Requirements Minimum 5 years' full-stack...
Automation Tester at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Senior / Intermediate Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Seeking a Senior or Intermediate Full Stack Developer to contribute to the continued development and innovation of our next-generation Community Management System (CMS), working across both frontend and backend stacks. Key Requirements Minimum 5 years' full-stack...
Test Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre
Design and execute test cases to ensure the quality and functionality of the Financial Intelligence Centre software products. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Gather, analyse and perform detailed test review of system documentation: Business requirements specification and...
Senior .NET Developer
Our Client, is hiring Senior .NET Developers to join their team that focuses on innovative and technology-forward solutions. These are contract roles and successful candidates will deliver services to one of South Africa's established organisations that is a leader in...
Test Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
Design and execute test cases to ensure the quality and functionality of the Financial Intelligence Centre software products. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Gather, analyse and perform detailed test review of system documentation: Business requirements specification and...
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