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...

Emirates taps SA tech talent for IT careers

The Emirates Group is inviting interested local IT professionals to attend recruitment information sessions in Johannesburg and Cape Town on 27 and 28 September. More than 200 future-focused tech roles are available, spanning software engineering and technical...

Solar Orbiter traces superfast electrons back to Sun

The European Space Agency-led Solar Orbiter mission has split the flood of energetic particles flung out into space from the Sun into two groups, tracing each back to a different kind of outburst from our star. The Sun is the most energetic particle accelerator in the...

Huawei details ‘cloud everywhere’ strategy

Kathy Gibson reports - Everything as a service: that’s the goal that Huawei Cloud is aiming for in a world where technology innovation is moving at an unprecedented pace. Huawei built the first local cloud region in Johannesburg in 2019. Since then, it has signed up...

Practical advice on scaling AI in your organisation

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries across the globe, organisations are grappling with the ways in which to effectively scale and integrate this transformative technology into their day-to-day operations. The potential benefits of AI are...

Strengthening SA’s 4IR research capacity

The Media Information Communication and Technologies Sector Education Training Authority (MICT SETA) and the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) are are set to host the inaugural 4IR Research Symposium and Expo from tomorrow (25 October), marking a pivotal moment for...

New Grandoreiro malware variant exposed

Despite the arrest of important operators in early 2024, Grandoreiro malware continues to be used by its partners in new campaigns – Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis team (GReAT) has discovered a new light version focused on Mexico targeting around 30 banks....

Chiplet market to grow to $411bn by 2035

Chiplet technology is revolutionising the semiconductor industry by offering alternative advantages compared with traditional monolithic designs, according to new research from IDTechEx, which highlights the transformative potential of chiplets. In its latest study –...

The future of transportation in Africa

At this year’s SingularityU South Africa Summit, Dr Carlo van de Weijer, GM AT Eindhoven AI Systems Institute, shared his vision for how Africa can harness emerging technologies to leapfrog when it comes to transportation and create a more sustainable future. "The...

Rent increases ease as tenants weather financial woes

The majority of residential tenants (83%) remained in good standing – paying their rental on time and in full – in the second quarter of 2024 despite constrained finances, according to the latest TPN Residential Rental Monitor. The fact that most tenants continued to...

Average take-home pay at an all-time high

The upward momentum continued in September 2024, as the average salary surpassed the R17 000 mark, the highest level since the inception of the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay (BTPI) series. Recent developments in the economy have given a boost to salary earners and...

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EOH sells off Sybrin

EOH has entered into a share purchase agreement for the sale of Sybrin to a consortium group comprising of One Thousand & One Voices Management (Mauritius) (1K1V) and Crossfin Technology Holdings (CFTH) and their black economic empowerment partners led by Isaac...

Inject new talent into the factory of the future

There has been a heightened interest in attracting millennials to manufacturing. Besides the need to attract young, digitally-savvy talent to the industry, baby boomers are starting to retire in masses. By Terence Moolman, chief human resources officer at Syspro A...

Westcon-Comstor partners with Check Point on security consolidation

Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa is partnering with security vendor Check Point to help customers consolidate the security landscape and reduce the number of products required to ensure a zero trust approach to securing the business. "Security remains the number one...

Precisely bolsters data governance with Infogix buyout

Master Data Management partner, Precisely, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire data integrity and governance software provider Infogix. Precisely helps companies achieve a foundation of trusted data on which to build their digital futures. The company's...

Naspers invests in mobility technology company

Naspers announced a R42-million ($3-million) investment in Cape Town-founded, WhereIsMyTransport through its early-stage tech investment vehicle. The investment is part of a R201-million ($14,5-million) funding round led by Naspers Foundry, Cathay AfricInvest...

Nedbank CIB acquires stake in healthtech firm

Nedbank Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) has invested in a minority equity interest in LifeQ Global (LifeQ), a healthtech company and provider of biometrics and health information derived from wearable devices. The data collected by LifeQ is used by health...

Digify Africa aims to grow SA through digital skills

Digify Africa and Facebook will host the Youth Digital Skills Forum on 11 June 2021 from 10am to 12pm. Digify Africa has been delivering digital skills to youth since 2011. With the support of Facebook, programmes like Digify Pro, and Boost with Facebook have...

Netsurit earns third Microsoft Advanced Specialisation

Managed service provider (MSP) Netsurit has earned its third Microsoft Advanced Specialisation in Identity and Access Management. The specialization is given to a small number of partners who have proven advanced expertise and experience with latest generation...

CEOs urged to shine a spotlight on cybersecurity frameworks

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to accelerate digital transformation in organisations globally, recent research by PwC has highlighted that CEOs are concerned about the impact growing cyberthreats and the spread of misinformation can have on their businesses. In...

Senior Java Developer (JHB Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE high-performance scalability & security as you develop and maintain all client-facing web systems as the next Senior Java Developer wanted by a leader in Intelligent Security Solutions. You will also respond to any critical system failures or...

SAP Basis Consultant at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client is a professional management consultancy and IT services provider, focused on delivering creative and innovative digital solutions. Their client base includes both startups and large corporations, but their mission...

Senior C# / .NET Developers at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Calling all full-stack developers who live and breathe C# and can tame the wildest of Blazor components! We're on the hunt for not one, but two Senior Developers to join a high-impact project that's set to disrupt the scene in all the right ways.You'll be hands-on in...

Full Stack PHP Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Our client, a leading communications software company, is seeking a Full Stack Developer (PHP and JavaScript) to join their collaborative development team. You'll work on cutting-edge communication solutions for both local and international markets.Role...

AML Analyst at QES – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a AML Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis The role is situated within the AML Central Department and involves overseeing operational responsibilities that align with the AML Regulatory...

Software Tester at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Having enjoyed continuous growth since inception in 2004, our client is a reputable, international specialist in ICT services. They create tailored solutions for a number of blue-chip clients across industries such as telecommunication, retail and...

SAP HCM Consultant (EU-Paid) at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote

This is a remote position. About Our Client: Our client is a professional management consultancy and IT services provider, focused on delivering creative and innovative digital solutions. Their client base includes both startups and large corporations, but their...

BI Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...

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