IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

AI coding costs set to outstrip developer salaries

By 2028, AI coding costs will overtake the average developer’s salary due to rising large language model (LLM) token consumption and the shift to consumption-based licensing models, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data processed by generative...

‘A defining opportunity for Africa to leapfrog into the AI era’

The transition from legacy 2G/3G networks to 4G and 5G will act as critical infrastructure for Africa's participation in the AI economy, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa, which says AI and uplink-heavy applications are set to...

Governments drive growth in satellite Internet market

The global satellite Internet market is expected to reach $22,6-billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, growing at a CAGR of 13,9% from 2025 to 2030. Satellite Internet is a wireless network that provides access to satellite dishes both in...

Vodacom calls for 2026 Early Careers applications

Vodacom is inviting applications for the 2026 intake to its Early Careers programmes, which aim to develop talent in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and offer meaningful employment and education opportunities. “With digital technology reshaping...

R2bn funding positions Africa Data Centres for growth

Africa Data Centres has unlocked funding that will allow it to expand data centre capacity and meet the growing demand for cloud computing services in South Africa. This was facilitated through a bespoke financing solution arranged by RMB. "This funding is a...

BCX launches Africa Local Public Cloud in Mozambique

BCX has launched it Africa Local Public (ALP) Cloud services, powered by Alibaba Cloud's technology, at MozTech in Mozambique. Jonas Bogoshi, CEO at BCX, comments: "The collaboration between Alibaba Cloud and BCX allows us to bring the latest technologies through a...

Payfast by Network partners with JP Morgan Payments

Network International has extended its partnership with JP Morgan Payments to facilitate e-commerce transactions for South African customers. This will be accomplished by leveraging Payfast, Network's online payments solution, so JP Morgan Payments can strengthen its...

Young Saffers still battle to access finance, despite fewer defaults

As South Africa commemorates Youth Day, the spotlight falls on the financial health of young consumers and their ability to leverage credit as a tool for empowerment. Experian's Consumer Default Index (CDIx) for Q1 2024 reveals a complex picture for young South...

AI key to Africa and the future of work

Africa has a unique opportunity to influence what the future of work looks like in these early days as large language learning models (LLMs) are evolving, and the environment for applications is still new. This is according to the AI and the Future of Work in Africa...

Lack of AI skills slows innovation

There is a vital human skills gap when it comes to maximising the potential of AI and cloud, with almost all organisations recognising that they have to prioritise workforce upskilling. This is among the findings from SoftwareOne's Cloud Skills Report, which...

AI both a security solution and a risk

Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is the term on everyone's lips in 2024. In the context of cybersecurity, AI is a greater threat than ever before, while also providing new tools for combatting attacks. Cybersecurity companies need to shift from...

Inadequate or outdated technology stymies innovation

A vast majority of global organisations (80%) agree that inadequate or outdated technology is holding back organisational progress and innovation efforts. In fact, 89% of C-suite executives in South Africa believe legacy infrastructure is greatly hindering their...

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With schools and universities still closed and the academic year heading into its second term, South Africa’s estimated 14-million school children and students are having to rely on digital tools and online classrooms to keep on top of school work. However, says Mikey...

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SentinelOne partnership adds AI to NU’s endpoint defence

It could be assumed that cybercriminals around the globe are having good days at the office right now. This is partly because vast elements of the corporate world are no longer based mainly at their own offices, as large populations of the global village enter into...

Tips for negotiating TERS payments

The Department of Employment and Labour has approved a temporary employer/employee relief scheme (TERS). By Yolandi Esterhuizen, registered tax practitioner and compliance manager at Sage Africa & Middle East This enables employers to pay employees with funds made...

The power challenge for remote workers

Even though it is still unclear what the workplace of the future will look like, remote working is likely to form an integral part of it. By Jurgen Sorton, head of managed IT services at Vox  With many companies using the past several weeks to migrate to the cloud,...

Gender or sex: don’t discriminate against either

What if your white male employee self-identified as a woman? Or your African male colleague identified as an African female to score more BEE points? This is not a test. This is the future of the workplace where gender and racial identities are fluid and organisations...

Energy security can grow African economies

Energy stability. It’s a challenging conversation at the best of times with the complexities of climate change and the limitations of investment, but in Africa, it’s a conversation that has significant weight and many layers. By John Lewis, MD of Aggreko Africa In...

Energy security can grow African economies

Energy stability. It’s a challenging conversation at the best of times with the complexities of climate change and the limitations of investment, but in Africa, it’s a conversation that has significant weight and many layers. By John Lewis, MD of Aggreko Africa In...

Take care of tech talent when it matters

In what feels like a minute, the world has gone massively digital. People are doing everything online because of Covid-19, and the strain is showing. To the extent that the global economy is running, it’s doing so on digital sales and distribution. By Ruth Ebeling,...

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Experienced Full Stack Java Developer with 10+ years' relevant programming experience, core Java concepts including OOP, multithreading and exception handling required for a reputable global company based in GautengStrong understanding of Java fundamentals, such as...

Business Analyst (Senior) (Maternity Cover) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a highly successful NPO. The work you will be involved with is highly impactful and am sure will bring joy as well as provide a highly stimulating and fabulous work experience. What you will be doing:Collaborate with stakeholders to...

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Experienced Full Stack Java Developer with 10+ years' relevant programming experience, core Java concepts including OOP, multithreading and exception handling required for a reputable global company based in GautengStrong understanding of Java fundamentals, such as...

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