Hormuz a tech chokepoint that heightens semiconductor, AI infrastructure risks
A functional impairment of the Strait of Hormuz is rapidly emerging as a critical yet underappreciated risk to the global technology supply chain, with specialty materials such as helium now presenting a larger immediate threat to semiconductors and AI infrastructure...
Supply chains, built to be efficient, were also built to break
The convergence of physical and digital supply chain risks demands a new strategy, writes Pushpinder Singh, partner and global practice leader: supply chain transformation and offerings at the IBM Institute for Business Value. Just last week, fresh strikes in the...
Airlines record increased cargo, passenger numbers in January
African airlines saw increased numbers of both passengers and cargo during January 2026, but it is still unclear how numbers will be impacted by the ongoing conflict in the Gulf. International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) latest analyses of the passenger market,...
AMD and Meta to deploy 6 Gigawatts of GPUs
AMD and Meta have announced a 6-gigawatt agreement to power Meta’s next generation of AI infrastructure across multiple generations of AMD Instinct GPUs. This agreement expands on the companies’ existing strategic partnership and aligns roadmaps across silicon,...
Vodafone and Amazon Leo extend mobile coverage
Vodafone and Amazon Leo, Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network, have signed an agreement to connect many more 4G and 5G mobile sites in remote areas to improve coverage for customers with limited connectivity across Europe and Africa. With Amazon Leo,...
Huawei’s 5G-A MBH architecture builds for agentic MBB
On the eve of MWC Barcelona 2026, Huawei officially launched its 5G-A Mobile Backhaul Network architecture tailored for the Agentic MBB (Mobile Broadband) era. Defined by core capabilities including 10GE/25GE to the site, L3 to the site, and end-to-end SRv6, the new...
iOCO expects improved earnings
iOCO has published a trading update for the six months ended 31 January 2026, alerting shareholders to higher earnings. Earnings per share and headline earnings per share are expected to be between 27 cents and 30 cents, an increase of between 42% to 58% over the...
Intel showcases AI-ready network vision
With 6G on the horizon, operators are clear that success won’t come from architectural resets, but from evolving the strong compute foundations already built in 5G. Moreover, progress will come from deploying intelligence responsibly and at scale across existing...
Drones damage AWS data centres in UAE
Drone strikes have hit and damaged at least two Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centres in the Gulf region. Two facilities in the United Arab Emirates have been struck, with significant damage. One strike was on Sunday, in a Bahrain data centre, which suffered fire...
AI-driven attacks escalate as basic gaps leave enterprises exposed
Cybercriminals are exploiting basic security gaps at dramatically higher rates, now accelerated by AI tools that help attackers identify weaknesses faster than ever. According to IBM’s 2026 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index, there has been a 44% increase in attacks...
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Qlik showcases practical strategies for transforming data, analytics, AI
Qlik continued its global Qlik AI Reality Tour recently in Johannesburg, representing the Africa leg of this annual series of business presentations to an audience of C-Suite executives and AI decision makers. “Last year’s discussion addressed AI hype; this year it’s...
Acer ramps up sustainability goals
Acer is set to achieve an ambitious goal in reducing CO₂ emissions in its supply chain, going from -274 tonnes in 2023 to a target of -2 470 tonnes by the end of 2025. The result will be achieved through a mix of innovative solutions: electric transport, certified...
How to get the best out of employees
In business, figurative sticks and stones may break no bones, but a few kind words can make a big difference, writes Dr Preeya Daya, academic director of Achievement Awards Group. Profit is the lifeblood of business, and influencing employee behaviour is central to...
AI-powered chatbots could boost West Africa’s fragmented public service delivery
The public sector in West Africa, much like in other parts of the world, is grappling with deep-rooted challenges. From rigid bureaucracies to outdated systems, the very institutions tasked with serving citizens often find themselves trapped in structures that stifle...
Data sovereignty is Africa’s next frontier for digital growth
The question of who controls data, and where it resides, has become one of the most pressing strategic issues for multinational organisations operating across Africa. By Sunil Geness, director: global government affairs and CSR Africa, global sustainability lead...
When AI advice underscores the importance of financial advisers
More customers are arriving at meetings with financial plans created by generative artificial intelligence (AI), believing they have already mapped out their financial journey from start to finish. But beneath the neat spreadsheets and projections lie gaps:...
The evolution of BPO
Business process outsourcing (BPO) is not new. In the 1980s and 1990s, companies began outsourcing their back-office functions like payroll processing, accounting and data entry to a third-party provider. By Peter Andrew, CEO of CCI South Africa This allowed them to...
Cybercrime has gone corporate but still being treated like vandalism
Cyber criminals are not sitting alone in a basement somewhere, writes John Mc Loughlin, CEO of J2 Software. These are organised business operations and run with the same ruthless discipline you’d expect from any commercial firm. They build strategy, pick an ideal...
Non-life insurance solutions could transform SME talent attraction
In today's competitive business landscape, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face a critical challenge: attracting and retaining top talent while managing tight budgets. By Carl Moodley, CIO of Genric Insurance Company Traditional employee benefits packages,...
HR tech transforms remuneration and recognition
In September HR departments would typically revise their reward and performance management strategies and budgets for the year ahead. Many would also have been exploring how to leverage AI, automation and data-driven HR to make these activities more efficient...
Technical Business Analyst (Azure Data Technology) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:AN Independent Asset Management Firm seeks to fill the role of a Technical Business Analyst to take ownership of the delivery, stability and support objectives for the products and systems within its Operations Technology division. You will be responsible...
Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Edenburg
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead, direct, and coordinate high-impact projects within our organization. This is not just a role for a task manager; we are looking for a strategic operator who can apply robust governance structures and modern...
System Engineer
To work as part of a team executing the systems engineering on projects covering design, development, construction, integration, verification and commissioning of complicated systems, elements, subsystems and associated supportinginfrastructure and operational...
System Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
To work as part of a team executing the systems engineering on projects covering design, development, construction, integration, verification and commissioning of complicated systems, elements, subsystems and associated supportinginfrastructure and operational...
Software Developer II
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Software Developer II to join our financial services client in Sandton on a 12-month hybrid contract role. This role involves...
Software Developer II – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Software Developer II to join our financial services client in Sandton on a 12-month hybrid contract role. This role involves...
Systems Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: The main purpose of the job is to work as part of a team executing the systems engineering on projects covering design, development, construction, integration, verification and commissioning of complicated systems, elements, subsystems and associated...
Systems Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Observatory
Postion Summary: The main purpose of the job is to work as part of a team executing the systems engineering on projects covering design, development, construction, integration, verification and commissioning of complicated systems, elements, subsystems and associated...
Systems Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: The main purpose of the job is to work as part of a team executing the systems engineering on projects covering design, development, construction, integration, verification and commissioning of complicated systems, elements, subsystems and associated...
Systems Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Observatory
Postion Summary: The main purpose of the job is to work as part of a team executing the systems engineering on projects covering design, development, construction, integration, verification and commissioning of complicated systems, elements, subsystems and associated...
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