Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

Mission on to catch and lift a sinking satellite

NASA NASA is attempting to stop a space observatory from dropping to earth. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is NASA’s astrophysics multitool, capable of quickly observing a wide range of cosmic objects in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray light. All...

Steady growth puts digital trade firmly on the map

New experimental estimates show that digital trade is increasing significantly across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2023, underscoring the importance of digital technologies in shaping international trade. Up to now, much of the...

Geopolitics creates inflationary pressures for SA

As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation etc - is already spreading to the global economy with oil-importing economies such as South Africa particularly exposed to...

AI-ready SASE branch architectures drive revenues

The Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market surged 22% year-over-year (Y/Y) to $2,7-billion in second quarter of 2025, according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group. This marked the third consecutive quarter of accelerating growth, fueled by enterprises upgrading to...

Attracting part-time workers back into the workforce

With the current focus on driving economic growth, an International Workplace Group (IWG) report reveals the potential of hybrid work to boost productivity and bring more skilled labour into the workforce. The new research reveals that 44% of former part-time workers...

Vodacom reflects on 30 years, looks ahead to growth

As it celebrates its 30th birthday, Vodacom reports that geographic diversification is driving increases in service revenue and EBIDTA. Shameel Joosub, group CEO of Vodacom, comments that the company now connects 206-million customers and provides financial services...

AI drives IT spend in Europe

IT spend in Europe is projected to total $1,28-trillion in 2025 - an increase of 8,7% from 2024 - according to the latest forecast by Gartner which adds that spend in the region is on pace to reach $1,18-trillion by the end of 2024. “In 2024, the surge of building out...

Bolt commits to upgrading safety

Ride-hailer, Bolt says it will commit €100-million over three years to strengthen safety measures on its platform including product development, customer support, safety feature awareness, and preventative measures to minimise safety incidents. The company says its...

Battery material shifts in the Li-ion market

The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery industry is undergoing significant shifts in material usage - driven by the growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and stationary battery storage applications. And, despite some short-term concerns over EV adoption, the long-term...

How hybrid work could impact Africa

Africa is in the midst of unprecedented changes to the workplace that will affect enterprises and workers across the continent for decades with the hybrid work model becoming popular not only in South Africa, but throughout Africa. Office rental specialist, Regus,...

Income inequality still high – but there are green shoots

South Africa’s middle and upper classes are growing and becoming more economically inclusive - but challenges remain, according to the latest report from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing: Social Mobility in South Africa. The...

Consumer confidence recovers in time for Black Friday

NIQ South Africa has released its latest State of the Retail Nation analysis for the first nine months of 2024, showing healthy revenue prospects for the FMCG and Tech & Durables retail sectors. The report highlights a positive shift in consumer sentiment...

Voting for Channelwise Awards extended

Voting for the prestigious Channelwise Awards survey has been extended to midnight on 14 November 2024. The Channelwise Awards give South Africa’s IT reseller partners the opportunity voice their opinion and vote for the vendors and distributors they most enjoy...

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The quantum Internet: a glimpse at the future of connectivity

While many of us may not have heard of quantum computing, in the background, it's quietly starting a tectonic shift in the world of tech. Quantum computers are capable of calculating complex problems in seconds, which would take the fastest supercomputers 10 000...

Insurers embrace disruption with reskilling of talent

Over the past 16 months, the ways people work and live have been fundamentally impacted. The expectations are that even following the Covid-19 pandemic, organisations across industry sectors can no longer revert to their traditional approaches. By Annalie Terblanche,...

Yoco raises US$83m to scale financial ecosystem

South African payments and software platform, Yoco, has secured $83-million (R1,2-billion) in Series C funding amid a surge in demand for digital payments amongst African small businesses. This is the largest single investment raised by a small business-focused...

Pineapple secures R80m investment

Pineapple has closed their Series A round at R80m in total. Notable investors on the ticket are Lireas Holdings, the ASISA ESD Fund, E4E, Vunani Capital and the Old Mutual Enterprise & Supplier Development Fund. Pineapple is an insurtech startup that has captured...

Channel training undergoes a transformation

The number of organisations rapidly embracing digital transformation initiatives puts the IT channel under pressure to implement modern technologies as effectively as possible for customers to get the optimal value. By Jaco Malan, service delivery director at...

Can SA retail rise from the rubble?

Tens of thousands of jobs lost. More than 100 people dead. Scores of businesses looted, burnt, and damaged, many of which will never reopen. Vital supply chains destroyed. South Africa is reeling from its greatest crisis since the dawn of democracy almost three...

LEAN, Agile and DevOps: a vaccine for stalled digital transformation

Starting in July 1916, the British Expeditionary Force, under the leadership of Field Marshall Douglas Haig, began the battle of the Somme - a battle remembered as one of the deadliest of the first world war. Hundreds of thousands of men - British and German alike -...

Create distribution efficiency with a 360-degree view of the customer

Receiving customised recommendations and contents on-demand is the new norm, and that trend is prominent in the insurance industry too. By Greg Gatherer, account manager of Liferay Policyholders are demanding personalised services, but how can insurers equip their...

Backend Python Developer (CT – Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is redefining the parking industry by transforming parking lots into smart, digital spaces. Their advanced technology leverages license plate recognition, management software, and digital payments to deliver seamless parking experiences. Based...

Senior Technical Architect

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Analyst Developer

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Senior Analyst Developer to join them on a fixed term contract. IT / Finance Responsibilities Advanced technical solution design, code, test and debug software according to the functional...

Senior Technical Architect – Gauteng Braamfontein

Senior Technical ArchitectWe are seeking a Senior Technical Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-grade architecture across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments. You'll work across multiple domains-from microservices to...

Analyst Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Senior Analyst Developer to join them on a fixed term contract. IT / Finance Responsibilities Advanced technical solution design, code, test and debug software according to the functional...

Data Engineer

Data EngineerA leading financial services and insurance organization is seeking an experienced Data Engineer with a strong focus on DevOps to join its Data Engineering Department. This role is instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable data...

System Analyst

Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid working conditionsWork Location: SandtonSchedule: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pmAn innovative FinTech SME Lender on a growth trajectory, powering up the local economy one ambitious business owner at a time are looking for a very smart System...

Data Engineer – Gauteng Braamfontein

Data EngineerA leading financial services and insurance organization is seeking an experienced Data Engineer with a strong focus on DevOps to join its Data Engineering Department. This role is instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable data...

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