European orbiter detects hints of volcanic activity on Mars

New evidence from gas seeping above volcanic rifts suggests Mars is not geologically dead deep inside, but merely sleeping. Fresh fissures along the Alba Mons region hint at active spots under the surface, where gases from inside the planet may be making their way up...

NASA experiments with drones for planetary landings

NASA successfully demonstrated technology designed to help spacecraft autonomously navigate to safe landing sites on the Moon and on other planets. An Alta-X drone equipped with the agency’s Safe and Precise Landing – Integrated Capabilities Evolution (SPLICE)...

Turn vision into reality with the right AI strategy

Kathy Gibson reports from Dell Technologies Forum in Johannesburg - Today's leaders aren't asking whether to adopt AI, they're asking how to turn it into outcomes the business can see. And South African companies can no longer afford to take a wait-and-see attitude to...

Gloomy outlook for global economies as geopolitical tensions worsen

Coface’s latest risk review, Rates Against the Machine, has confirmed what the world dreaded just a few months ago has come to pass – rather than improve, the geopolitical situation has deteriorated once again. This, Coface says, puts upward pressure on commodity...

Nvidia to investigate Huang’s affair with suspected spy

The Nvidia Board is initiating an independent investigation in light of recent reporting that founder and CEO Jensen Huang has been the target of a foreign intelligence effort. Huang has admitted to a liaison with a women now believed to be a Chinese spy. A committee...

How to future-proof the C-suite

C-suite capability gaps are every organisation’s biggest risk, and the CHRO is the leader best equipped to mitigate it, according to Gartner. Ingrid Laman, vice-president analyst in Gartner’s HR practice, shared three emerging capabilities that differentiate highly...

Access to energy stymies supply chain growth

Supply chain growth is increasingly being constrained by energy availability, according to Gartner. As electricity demand rises, and energy infrastructure faces mounting capacity and reliability challenges, organisations may encounter higher operating costs, delays in...

Higher energy costs will push telecom costs up

Worldwide spending on telecommunication and pay TV services will reach $1,585-billion in 2026, showing an increase of +2,3% year-on-year, according to IDC Research’s (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker. The latest forecast is slightly more optimistic...

Almost a third of online learners lose money to scams

Digital education tools and services are now considered an effective choice for studying online, but a new Kaspersky survey reveals that almost 63% of people in the META region who pursued online or hybrid education in the past 12-months experienced at least one...

How autonomous agents are being carrying out attacks

Check Point Research (CPR) has analysed Artex, an AI-powered penetration testing platform increasingly adopted by cybercriminals. The result: rare visibility into how attackers use autonomous agents from inside their own operator consoles. The findings show that...

AI drives supply chain headcount down

Nearly half of supply chains have reduced headcount by an average of 10,5% over the past two years - primarily due to the impact of AI, according to Gartner. Additionally, 66% of supply chain leaders report headcount reduction is concentrated at the entry-level, more...

Five forces triggering Wall Street’s $3trn tech crash

There are five main triggers behind the $3-trillion tech crash that tore through Wall Street on Thursday, according to Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group. His comments come as the Nasdaq plunged 5.5% in its most brutal session since April 2025, slamming into correction...

Beyond AGOA: Building a more resilient export strategy

The prospect of South Africa losing its benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) understandably raises concerns, writes Meluleki Nzimande, partner at Webber Wentzel. Preferential access matters, particularly where exporters operate on tight...

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Turn disability inclusion into real careers

Disability Rights Awareness Month runs from 3 November to 3 December. It is a time to talk about dignity and inclusion. For South African employers, it should also be a time to act. The numbers are stark. Unemployment among persons with disabilities is estimated at...

AI investment needs a more informed boardroom

Artificial intelligence has moved onto the board agenda faster than many boards have developed the skills to oversee it. The issue for boards is no longer simply whether their organisations should invest in AI, but whether they have sufficient literacy to distinguish...

Nutanix expands Elevate Partner Program

Nutanix has expanded its FY27 Elevate Partner Program, representing its largest investment in the programme to date. The updates bring systems integrators into Elevate, add incentives for referrals, renewals, and customer expansion, and increase support for...

Stop optimising technology in silos

Reliability, delivery speed, security, cost and application experience are often managed by different teams. The customer, however, experiences only one service, writes Byron Phillips, head of managed operations at Synthesis. Modern technology operations have become...

AI raises the cyber stakes for African enterprises

Generative AI has done to cybercrime what it has done to content production: collapsed the cost and the skill required to produce convincing output at scale. For African enterprises, that shift is arriving faster than most governance frameworks can absorb it. By Wayne...

Mukuru partners with Flash to add cash pay-in points

Mukuru has partnered with Flash, a payments technology company with an extensive network of spaza shops across South Africa, adding 170 000 cash pay-in points where customers can now pay for their Mukuru remittance orders. The network includes Flash’s broader merchant...

Logicalis earns Cisco Secure Networking specialisation

Logicalis has achieved Cisco’s Secure Networking Specialisation, recognising its expertise across networking, security and managed services. The designation validates Logicalis’ ability to design, implement and manage secure environments that bring connectivity and...

92% of Africa’s ransomware now hits SA but our real crisis is silence

There is a number I can’t stop thinking about after reading the latest Interpol African Cyberthreat Assessment, writes Anna Collard, senior vice-president: content strategy and CISO advisor at KnowBe4 Africa. There are plenty of interesting figures in the report, for...

littlefish and Halo Dot partner to integrate payments

littlefish and Halo Dot has announced a strategic partnership that gives banks, merchant acquirers and payment providers a single, integrated way to help their merchants accept payments and run their businesses. The partnership brings together two complementary...

Junior C# Developer

A leading forward freight and logistics company is looking for a Junior C# Developer based in Port Elizabeth, EC. Summary: The primary purpose of this role is to be a great developer. You will form part of a larger development team and will regularly engage with your...

Junior C# Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera

A leading forward freight and logistics company is looking for a Junior C# Developer based in Port Elizabeth, EC. Summary: The primary purpose of this role is to be a great developer. You will form part of a larger development team and will regularly engage with your...

Business Analyst

My client based in Tygerfalls, Cape Town is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join their team on a fixed term contract. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Lead requirements elicitation workshops, interviews, and analysis sessions with key business...

Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Tygerfalls, Cape Town is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join their team on a fixed term contract. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Lead requirements elicitation workshops, interviews, and analysis sessions with key business...

Desktop Support Technician – T1 (Onsite – Bellville)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is seeking an IT Support Technician to provide day-to-day technical support, maintain IT infrastructure and ensure the smooth operation of hardware, software and network systems. The successful candidate will assist with troubleshooting, system...

Intermediate Backend Developer (C# & C++) – Centurion /JHB

ENVIRONMENT :A leading Security Solutions provider based in Centurion is seeking a Senior Backend Developer with strong C++ experience to join its Development and Engineering team.This role is primarily focused on C++ backend development, with some exposure to C# and...

Endpoint & Identity Support Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The Endpoint & Identity Support Engineer will provide dedicated technical support for the endpoint, identity and authentication components that underpin Client's Cisco Secure Access environment. The role will work closely with the Cisco Secure Access Lead Engineer...

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