How technology is changing decision-making in mining

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), and particularly AI, is no longer a pipedream in South African mining - technology is already influencing how decisions are made, how risks are managed, and how value is created. It’s a critical period for the local mining...

AMD launches full-stack compute for agentic AI

AMD has launched its next-generation AI infrastructure and physical AI portfolio, led by AMD Helios rackscale solutions now in production and set to be be deployed by at gigawatt scale. At its Advancing AI 2026 event yesterday, AMD chair and CEO Dr Lisa Su said: “The...

Does SA have what it takes to stay off the FATF greylist?

On 24 October 2025, the Financial Action Task Force removed South Africa from its list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, 32 months after being placed there in February 2023. The reforms that got it off the list were real: new legislation, better beneficial...

OpenAI agent goes rogue and raids digital library

A rogue OpenAI agent is responsible for a completely autonomous attack on Hugging Face’s production infrastructure. The AI models responsible were being tested at the time, and managed to hack into the popular digital library, compromising some internal datasets and...

Scammers as keyed up as players for this World Cup

The soccer World Cup 2026 kicked off on June 11 and alongside it the number of scammers attempting to exploit fan excitement has also increased, says Kaspersky, noting that at least 336 unique domains mimicking official World Cup resources have been detected. In...

Polluted air puts newborns at risk

Pregnant women exposed to indoor air pollution and tobacco smoke may be putting their babies at greater risk of poor growth and breathing difficulties at birth, according to new research by paediatricians at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Published in BMJ Open...

Africa’s digital and health planning shifts into high gear

The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) has shifted its new Digital and Health Action Pathways into a higher gear in order to accelerate the continent’s economic transformation by identifying and driving solutions to problems that slow progress. Convening on the...

How a potential rate hike could shift SA’s financial landscape

As the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) prepares for its upcoming announcement on Thursday around the repo rate, the domestic financial sector finds itself at a critical crossroads. While the early months of the year sparked optimism...

Minister responds to reports of UIF system glitch

Recent reports have pointed to issues with the UIF Online system, where an old version of the system is said to still be live, misleading users into believing their claims are being processed when they are not. Nomakhosazana Met, minister of employment and labour,...

How smart glasses are rewriting the rules of consent

EssilorLuxottica and Meta sold more than 7-million Ray-Ban and Oakley-branded smart glasses in 2025. The sales of these intelligent wearables increased almost threefold from 2023 and moved the category to mainstream. In 2023, global smart glasses shipments increased...

NFC relay attacks on smartphones surge 188%

There has been an 188% surge in the number of NFC-based attacks on Android smartphones in the first four months of 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to Kaspersky telemetry. From January to April this year, Kaspersky cybersecurity solutions blocked...

Fintech’s biggest shift isn’t AI, it’s deployment speed

Fintech is seeing a fundamental shift, and it has very little to do with new products, platforms, or even innovation. It’s far more structural than that, writes Richard Firth, CEO of MIP Holdings. Across the industry, organisations are trying to compress software...

Call for action as violence against children persists

Child Protection Week cannot become another week of statements while children continue to experience violence, abuse and exploitation in the very places where they should be safest. This is the message from the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund as South Africa...

Platforms drive Altron profitability

Altron has reported a R1,2-billion operating profit for the year 28 February 2026, drive by its Platform segment. Overall the group had a 12,6% operating profit margin. It reported EBIDTA of R2-billion, with a 20,8% EBIDTA margin and R816-millionnet profit after tax....

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Done right, payroll reduces risk, frees your teams, protects employees

February signals a fresh financial year, and for many businesses, it is the perfect opportunity to pause and reset essential systems. By Pierre Bekker, director, and Jacques Maritz, national sales & service manager at Quyn International Outsourcing Payroll sits at...

2026: the year of cloud commitment

After a disruptive and uncertain 2025, businesses are entering 2026 with a new kind of clarity. By Andrew Cruise, MD of Routed The cycle of change continues, but this time it’s less about reaction and more about strategic resilience. The cloud market has grown up —...

Education landscape in SA is at a crossroads

South Africa’s education system stands at a crossroads. With over 24 850 schools serving millions of learners, the sheer scale of the sector is undeniable. By Dr Darius Sangari, director of Sangari Education But beneath the numbers lies a story of persistent...

AI is changing the game for procurement and franchising

Let’s be honest – artificial intelligence (AI) can feel like a buzzword that’s thrown around everywhere. But the reality? It’s not the future anymore – it’s here, and it’s changing the way we work in procurement, supply chains, and franchising right now. This was the...

Precision protection for high-value assets

When it comes to protecting critical assets in demanding environments, traditional sprinklers and gaseous systems are not always the best fit. Water mist fire suppression has emerged as a highly effective alternative that minimises water damage, supports life safety...

IoT can deliver advanced and optimised transport systems

Integrating the Internet of Things (IoT) with EVs offers a range of benefits to users, manufacturers and charging station managers – ultimately helping to deliver a greener, more sustainable future. The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is well underway, driven by the...

Using AI to protect data is crucial

The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly changing, with hackers increasingly utilising artificial intelligence (AI) to carry out sophisticated attacks on their targets, writes Hemant Harie, group chief technology officer at Data Management Professionals South Africa. To...

When FOBO meets IT talent strategy, professionals must build capability

Over the past year, a new acronym has emerged that captures the mood of many people: FOBO, or the fear of becoming obsolete. Frik van der Westhuizen, CEO of EQPlus As AI evolves, cyber threats grow, and automation reshapes work, many professionals are asking whether...

2026: the year of AI execution for SA businesses

As we start 2026, artificial intelligence in South Africa is entering a new era defined not by experimentation, but by execution. Across the region, the conversation is shifting from “how do we build AI?” to “how do we power, govern, and scale it responsibly?” By Dean...

Service Desk Analyst

Global legal practice is looking to appoint a Service Desk Analyst The Service Desk Analyst is responsible for providing professional, responsive first and second-line IT support to partners, fee earners and business services staff across the offices.Required:Relevant...

Service Desk Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Global legal practice is looking to appoint a Service Desk Analyst The Service Desk Analyst is responsible for providing professional, responsive first and second-line IT support to partners, fee earners and business services staff across the offices.Required:Relevant...

Service Desk Analyst

Global legal practice is looking to appoint a Service Desk Analyst The Service Desk Analyst is responsible for providing professional, responsive first and second-line IT support to partners, fee earners and business services staff across the offices. This is a highly...

Service Desk Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

Global legal practice is looking to appoint a Service Desk Analyst The Service Desk Analyst is responsible for providing professional, responsive first and second-line IT support to partners, fee earners and business services staff across the offices. This is a highly...

SAP ABAP Developer (Expert) 0092

Develop programs, function modules & reports based on functional requirements.Use AI-tools to boost your efficiency.Debug and troubleshoot ABAP code resolving coding and performance issues.Enhance standard SAP functionality by utilizing e.g. User Exits, BAdIs, and...

SAP ABAP Developer (Expert) 0092 – Gauteng Pretoria

Develop programs, function modules & reports based on functional requirements.Use AI-tools to boost your efficiency.Debug and troubleshoot ABAP code resolving coding and performance issues.Enhance standard SAP functionality by utilizing e.g. User Exits, BAdIs, and...

IT Service Manager at reversidesoftwaresolutionspt

Reverside is an established it services provider focusing on delivering high-quality software development, it resourcing, digital transformation, and systems support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute to...

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