SMEs hope US tariff rulings will bring relief
Small South African exporters are watching how the the US Supreme Court of Appeals will rule on tariffs, most likely to happen later today. Small South African exporters were hit hard by US tariffs during the last quarter of 2025, according to the SME Export Index...
Internet blackout as Uganda heads to the polls
Reports are coming in the Uganda has imposed an Internet blackout ahead of general elections being held tomorrow (Thursday 15 January). The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is believed to have told service providers to suspend Internet access ahead of the...
Looking forward to a property market upswing
South Africa’s residential property market has started to recover after an incredibly difficult year. “In 2024, typical for pre-election uncertainty, people held off large capital acquisitions such as buying a house,” says Renier Kriek, MD of Sentinel Homes. Potential...
Nokia to set up a cellular network on the Moon
Nokia plans to set up a cellular communications network on the Moon. This is one of the outcomes that the new Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) mission hopes to accomplish. Carrying NASA instruments as part of the agency’s CLPS initiative and Artemis campaign,...
All-female crew for Blue Origin flight
Blue Origins’ next New Shepard flight will feature an all-female crew of Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Kerianne Flynn, Katy Perry and Lauren Sánchez. This mission will be the 11th human flight for the New Shepard program and the 31st in its history. To date,...
Consumers are more security-savvy about digital payments
A new study commissioned by Visa reveals a rise in consumer awareness and proactive security measures for digital payments across Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA). The ninth annual Stay Secure study, which surveyed 5 800 adults across 17...
OpenAI releases GPT-4.5 preview for developers
OpenAI has released a research preview of GPT‑4.5, which is says is a step forward in scaling up pre-training and post-training. The new preview is available to Pro users and developers worldwide. By scaling unsupervised learning, GPT‑4.5 improves its ability to...
Global initiative aims to improve submarine cable resilience
Governments, industry executives and international organizations have expressed support for strengthening the world's vital undersea network of telecommunications cables at the International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit in Abuja, Nigeria. The concluding Summit...
Attack as a service trend targets SMEs
The dark web is rife with listings offering to target SMEs - especially law and accounting firms - by exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities, selling stolen credentials and performing ransomware as a service (RaaS) attacks. This is according to a recent investigation by...
Free file conversion tools carry malware risks
In the first 10 months of 2024, Kaspersky detected and blocked 111-million web-based threats across Africa. Web-based threats encompass a broad range of cyber risks that may trigger harmful events or actions via the Internet. According to Kaspersky experts, one such...
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Vodacom goes live with Northern Cape 5G network footprint
Vodacom Central Region has become the first network provider to switch on first live 5G mobile network in Kimberly, Northern Cape province. The 5G network supports both mobile and fixed wireless access services. Vodacom customers with 5G enabled devices, and within a...
Managing mental health-related issues in the workplace
Managing mental health-related issues in the workplace can be difficult. Employers should manage employees with mental health related issues carefully and fairly, working with, rather than against, employees with mental health related issues. This may alleviate the...
Lenovo adds VMware for resilient edge computing
Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) has announced it will be the first to market with VMware's software solution for the edge running on the resilient ThinkSystem SE350 Edge Servers. The new solution will be delivered directly to customer edge sites with the...
Palindrome creates SA-first smart HIV patient and practitioner care solution
Palindrome Data, a data science implementer that specialises in alternative data and machine learning tools for community development, has created what it believes to be South Africa's first suite of digital and paper-based HIV tools backed by machine learning,...
Sophos adds AWS competency
Sophos has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Level 1 Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) Competency status. Sophos is among the first to be named a Level 1 MSSP Competency program partner. "It has never been more critical for organizations adopting cloud...
Etron gets electric bikes running in SA
Etron’s electric motorbike has became one of South Africa’s first licensed and road registered bikes of its kind. With the initial design extensively tested and certified by the NRCS, the costs of ongoing re-design and re-development of Etron’s performance, range,...
The bold decisions CISOs need to make today
CISOs are entering a golden period of opportunity to take decisive action to shape their security strategy for the future of work. By Kevin Brown MD of BT Security. This is a rare opportunity to drive an agenda that puts security at the heart of every future step. And...
Ransomware attacks can hurt businesses further down the supply chain
Criminal syndicates have put the world on notice, with an increasing number of sophisticated attacks highlighting the need for a robust cybersecurity strategy. By Rick Vanover, senior director product strategy at Veeam The almost daily headline-grabbing attacks are...
Lay-bys enter the digital age
Paying for goods using the lay-by payment method has been part of the South African retail landscape for years. Then local tech start-up Payflex brought this tried and trusted payment method into the digital age, by allowing customers to buy online now and pay later...
African researchers are building a quantum community from the ground up
Quantum computing promises to unlock problem-solving capabilities that could change the world. But which parts of the world might it change? And who will be best positioned to gain the most from this emerging technology? By Amira Abbas, Mmapula Baloi and Ismail...
Data Analyst
An experienced Data Analyst who has strong data analytics capabilities, can manipulate and transform data, and who is able to attend to data related queries is required by this dynamic, fast growing organisation based in SandtonWe are looking for candidates who enjoy...
Senior Programmer – Western Cape Somerset West
Monthly CTC: R60K - R140K- depending on level and experience As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for working on our integration platform across the .NET 8 backend and /or web app front-end ( Typescript, React). You have a solid track record of up to...
Data Analyst – Remote Remote
An experienced Data Analyst who has strong data analytics capabilities, can manipulate and transform data, and who is able to attend to data related queries is required by this dynamic, fast growing organisation based in SandtonWe are looking for candidates who enjoy...
FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN – Durban (and surroundings)
Basic IT and Certification knowledge required. A+ advantageousITC CLEARMUST HAVE ROADWORTHY VEHICLECRIM CLEARDRIVERS LICENCEBase Salary - R12kFuel - R5k per monthVehicle Maintenance - R6K per quarter (Agency to manage this payment and supply proof of vehicle service...
AI Developer – Agentic – Stellenbosch – Cape Town
Our client, a financial services firm offering investment management and advisory services and based in Stellenbosch, Cape Town, is currently looking to hire an AI Developer to join their growing team. Minimum Requirements: University degree in Computer Science, Data...
FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN – Durban (and surroundings) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Basic IT and Certification knowledge required. A+ advantageousITC CLEARMUST HAVE ROADWORTHY VEHICLECRIM CLEARDRIVERS LICENCEBase Salary - R12kFuel - R5k per monthVehicle Maintenance - R6K per quarter (Agency to manage this payment and supply proof of vehicle service...
AI Developer – Agentic – Stellenbosch – Cape Town – Western Cape Parow
Our client, a financial services firm offering investment management and advisory services and based in Stellenbosch, Cape Town, is currently looking to hire an AI Developer to join their growing team. Minimum Requirements: University degree in Computer Science, Data...
Junior Application Specialist
Conduct hands-on training sessions and onboarding for end-users in pathology laboratories, focusing on equipment operation, assay workflows, and troubleshooting.Provide pre- and post-installation support on instruments used for molecular diagnostics, haematology, and...
Embedded Software Development Engineer
Seeking a skilled Embedded Software Development Engineer with a passion for developing C++ software for embedded systems and real-time operating environments. Key Requirements BSc Honours or equivalent in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering6+ years in C++,...
Junior Application Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg
Conduct hands-on training sessions and onboarding for end-users in pathology laboratories, focusing on equipment operation, assay workflows, and troubleshooting.Provide pre- and post-installation support on instruments used for molecular diagnostics, haematology, and...
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