Roman telescope aims to travel 1m miles into space

This month could see the launch a new space telescope that aims to travel 1-million miles and record billions of galaxies. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could launch from the Kennedy Space Station as early as 30 August aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy. The Roman...

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...

Amid global upheavals, SA’s trade is at a crossroads

South Africa is at a critical juncture in its trade journey. A new white paper released by Verto reveals that, while local businesses face mounting pressures from global tariff disputes, currency volatility and infrastructure challenges, there are also unprecedented...

Innovative young scientists reap their just rewards

The 2025 Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF) ended on a high note as outstanding young scientists were recognised and rewarded for their rigorous and innovative research projects. This year’s event at Emperors Palace brought together the brightest young...

Icasa approves sale of Telkom’s Swiftnet towers

Telkom SA has obtained approval from the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) for the disposal of its masts and towers business housed in Swiftnet. This is the final major regulatory requirement for the R6,75-billion transaction to a consortium...

Huge growth in abuse of trusted applications

Cyberattackers are leveraging trusted applications and tools on Windows systems, commonly called “living off the land” binaries, to conduct discovery on systems and maintain persistence. This is among the findings from “The Bite from Inside: The Sophos Active...

Wearables start giving way to new form factors

Global shipments for wearables are on track to grow 6,1% by the end of the year, reaching 538-million units according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. However, growth is expected to slow to 3,9% in...

Election outcomes, multidimensional risks define global landscape

Protectionist measures, the continuation of unresolved conflicts and fragmented domestic coalitions are expected to result in economic uncertainty and the redefinition of international relationships and trade dynamics next year, according to a new S&P Global...

AMD debuts Versal RF Series adaptive SoCs

AMD has announced the expansion of the AMD Versal adaptive system-on-chip (SoC) portfolio with the introduction of the Versal RF Series that includes the industry’s highest compute performance in a single-chip device with integrated direct radio frequency...

Qualcomm Technologies’ IoT strategy opens new opportunities

Everything around us is either already a lot smarter or aiming to join the Internet of Things (IoT) wave. Qualcomm Technologies is positioning itself to be the one to make it a reality, writes Leilani DeLeon, head of IoT marketing at Qualcomm. We are best known for...

New protein cage design advances drug delivery

An international collaboration between researchers at The Centre for Programmable Matter at Durham University (UK) and the Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University (Poland) has resulted in the generation of a novel artificial protein cage that holds...

Platform security gaps threaten the entire lifecycle

Organisations face numerous security challenges across the entire lifecycle of their endpoint devices, leading to vulnerabilities, lost money and even a growing e-waste problem. HP Inc has released a new report highlighting the far-reaching cybersecurity implications...

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Understanding the evolving cybersecurity landscape

Given the global disruption that took place last year, it is hardly surprising that malware increased by 358% and ransomware by 435% as compared to 2019. By Richard Frost, product head: network and endpoint security at Vox The rapid push to digitalise and embrace work...

POPIA drives multi-factor authentication to secure customer data

South African companies have responded admirably to the challenges of doing business in a pandemic with many accelerating their digital strategies and opening new channels for consumer engagement. Unfortunately, bad actors have also adapted exceedingly well, taking...

Transform business continuity with resilient payroll flexibility

South African organisations have shifted gear, changing working models to adapt to changing regulatory requirements. Today, many companies have adopted hybrid working models, designed to maximise the best of both words - on-premise and remote working. However, the...

Vodacom installs new solar-powered sites in SA

As part of Vodacom's energy and carbon management strategy and commitment to reducing its impact on the environment, the company has installed new solar-powered sites in Polokwane, Vereeniging and Bloemfontein. Vodacom has invested over R8-million in these...

Data privacy and the contact centre

There are three words that should define how the contact centre approaches data and privacy in 2021 - ethical, compliant, and secure. According to McKinsey, companies need transparent guidelines and standards that define their use of data, ensuring that it remains...

How to keep kids safe online

Ensuring that your children are absolutely safe and protected online has become as critical as securing them in the real world. You would not drive without putting your child in a seatbelt. Or hand them a carving knife without showing them how to use it. So do not put...

Every customer-centric service leader in SA should use these KPIs

For customer-centric service leaders in South Africa, key performance indicators (KPIs) play a key role in maintaining excellent customer service. By Richard Chambers, area vice-president: Africa and MED at Salesforce Redefined KPIs have become a fundamental part of a...

Can data drive the success of SA’s cities?

If data is the new gold or oil, how well are South African cities doing in using this precious resource to drive development and improve the delivery of services to citizens? By Percy Letwaba, head of sales for public sector: southern Africa at SAP Globally, local and...

Meet the challenges of disruption with strategic FinOps

The headwinds and economic strain of the past 18 months have left many businesses with little option but to evaluate costs. However, a recent PwC report states that while 52% of companies plan to curb or defer investments, only 9% will make those cuts in digital...

The smart future of FTTx in SA

FTTx (fibre to the x) defines the use of a wide range of broadband network architecture options that are categorised based on where the fibre ends. Both locally and abroad, FTTx deployments have seen significant demand, driven by shifting business, education,...

Data Scientist – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are currently looking for a Data Scientist to join one of our top-tier clients in the financial services sector in JHB North. ( onsite)What you...

Junior IT Support Technician

IntroductionOur client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior IT Support professional to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 and possess the skills necessary to set up, configure tenants,...

BI Data Engineer (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Travel Tech company in Cape Town is seeking a BI Data Engineer to optimize its data infrastructure and turn raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. You will manage the full data pipeline—from ingestion and transformation...

Junior IT Support Technician – Gauteng Centurion

IntroductionOur client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior IT Support professional to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 and possess the skills necessary to set up, configure tenants,...

BI Data Engineer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Travel Tech company in Cape Town is seeking a BI Data Engineer to optimize its data infrastructure and turn raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. You will manage the full data pipeline—from ingestion and transformation...

IT Administrator

RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintaining a secure, reliable and efficient IT environmnt that supports the organization's operationsManaging system updates, cybersecurity, technical troubleshooting, user support and trainingOverseeing network infrastructure, servers and user...

IT Administrator – Gauteng Randpark Ridge

RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintaining a secure, reliable and efficient IT environmnt that supports the organization's operationsManaging system updates, cybersecurity, technical troubleshooting, user support and trainingOverseeing network infrastructure, servers and user...

Master Data Manager

Qualifications - change Essential from Degree to Certificate and preference is National Diploma Person should have an understanding of ERM /ERP and CRM Important for this role:Cleaning dataGovernanceEngagement with teamComplianceDecision-makingEnsuring that processes...

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