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...

New phishing threat uses fake HR updates

Kaspersky has identified an advanced phishing campaign targeting employees with personalised emails and attached documents disguised as HR policy updates. This campaign marks a significant escalation in phishing tactics, with attackers tailoring not only the email...

AI could improve accuracy of Earth-observing satellites

Cloud cover can keep optical instruments on satellites from clearly capturing Earth’s surface – but artificial intelligence could go a long way towards mitigating this. Still in testing, JPL’s Dynamic Targeting uses AI to avoid imaging clouds, yielding a higher...

EV charging points on growth trajectory

Berg Insight has just released new findings about the market for electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Europe and North America, with the number of connected EV charging points in the regions reaching an estimated 7,4-million units in 2023. Europe represents the...

Disparity in cyber protection between HQ, SA branches flagged

According to the latest Kaspersky study, 46% of geo-distributed businesses surveyed in South Africa identified a disparity between the levels of cyber protection across all sites - 30% of these companies admitted this problem, but didn't think it was critical; the...

Kaspersky bows out of the US market

Security software vendor Kaspersky is closing its US office. This follows last month's decision from the US Commerce Department to ban the sale of Kaspersky software in the US from the end of this week (20 July). The Russian company, which has been operating in the US...

Insurance enhances cyber resilience for SA organisations

South African companies have made a proactive shift towards enhancing cyber defences as a key to optimising insurance outcomes. This is among the findings of a new Sophos study that highlights the increasing integration of cyber insurance into the risk management...

Momentum builds in global smartphone market

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, global smartphone shipments increased 6,5% year over year to 285,4-million units in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24). Although this marks the fourth...

Sextortion epidemic demands urgent action

Just hours before his untimely death, the life of 16-year-old Murray Dowey from Scotland seemed ordinary--a night of family bonding over television and plans for an upcoming holiday with friends. Little did his parents know that the following morning would shatter...

AI gears up to address mental health

The global AI in mental health market size is expected to reach $5,08-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 24,1% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Mental health has become a major concern nowadays; increasing prevalence of mental...

Mental health likely to be the next global pandemic

Mental health issues are likely to be the next global pandemic, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimating that globally one in every four people will be impacted by mental illness at some point in their lives. An approximate 350-million people worldwide...

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African Development Bank joins Nasdaq Sustainable Bond Network

The African Development Bank, one of the world's largest issuers of social bonds, has been included the Nasdaq Sustainable Bond Network (NSBN). The NSBN is a global and publicly available platform designed to improve transparency in the market for green, social and...

EquityMaven launches online business valuation tool

Fintech startup EquityMaven has developed an online business valuation tool and partnered with Bluegrass Digital, a specialist software engineering company. The software as a services (SaaS) tool is for small business owners that are looking to sell their businesses...

Dell Financial Services facilitates 0% funding, reduced interest rates

Dell Technologies has announced 0% funding and reduced interest rates from Dell Financial Services (DFS) South Africa through its partners. Organisations are under unprecedented fiscal pressure, yet they cannot risk damaging the momentum of their digital modernisation...

Cloud delivers security for financial services

Worldwide, financial services organisations are turning to the cloud as the means to transform outdated legacy systems and commit to disruptive technologies. The size of the public cloud market is expected to top $354-billion by end of 2022, a significant jump from...

Why employee testing for Covid-19 is essential

As South Africa gradually reopens the economy, the Department of Health has issued guidelines intended to protect workers from exposure to Covid-19. The Guidelines, which appear in the Covid-19 Occupational Health and Safety Measures in Workplaces Directive published...

ISPA helps customers verify zero rating

The Internet Service Providers' Association of South Africa (ISPA) advises the public that almost 1 000 local websites are either already zero-rated or currently being approved foresree access over fixed or mobile data for as long as the country remains in a...

Investing in cyber resilience key to success

In today's always-on, always-connected economy, businesses are under pressure to enhance their cybersecurity strategy and prove to their customers that data protection is critical to their customer engagement strategy. Michel Nader, senior regional director: data...

Vox launches SD-WAN Lite

Vox has announced the launch of their SD-WAN Lite service, an entry-level solution designed to cater for local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) who require more resilient and reliable data and voice connectivity. Vox SD-WAN Lite allows organisations to use any...

Paratus doubles up on Botswana service

Paratus has built a quality network with double routes in Botswana. The multi-million dollar investment in Paratus's own infrastructure and a strategic partnership within Botswana are helping to sign up clients like Bank Gaborone, FNB, Coca-Cola, Spar, Stefanutti...

Sage expands partnerships with SA universities

Sage has confirmed that eight South African universities include the Sage Business Cloud Accounting and Payroll solutions in their curriculums for students studying commerce, information systems and HR degrees. Today, there are more than 14 000 students across 25...

IT Graduate Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Our client, a global leader delivering innovative solutions, seeks a dynamic and motivated team member to join their high-performing team. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid or office environment, collaborating with a diverse global team...

Cloud Specialist – KwaZulu-Natal Pinetown

The purpose of Cloud Specialist will be to advance the Group's cloud strategy, in a manner that conforms to best practices. This will include designing, deploying, securing, and optimizing Microsoft cloud solutions, and encompasses the responsibility of designing and...

Wintel and Azure Technical Specialist – Gauteng Braamfontein

Wintel & Azure Technical SpecialistWe are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Wintel & Azure Technical Specialist to join our dynamic IT infrastructure team. This dual-role specialist will be responsible for the efficient monitoring, management, and...

Senior Business Analyst

We're seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams, translating complex business needs into clear, actionable insights. Bring your analytical expertise and strategic mindset to help...

Project Manager (Water Treatment)

B.Eng / BTech in Mechanical or Electrical Degree essentialAt least 8 - 10 years strong project management skillsWith particular focus on industrial, mining and or water projectsProven ability to deliver and manage multi-disciplinary projects on time and within...

Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

We're seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams, translating complex business needs into clear, actionable insights. Bring your analytical expertise and strategic mindset to help...

Project Manager (Water Treatment) – Gauteng Randpark Ridge

B.Eng / BTech in Mechanical or Electrical Degree essentialAt least 8 - 10 years strong project management skillsWith particular focus on industrial, mining and or water projectsProven ability to deliver and manage multi-disciplinary projects on time and within...

UX Designer (SaaS/B2B experience)

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR keen eye for beautiful digital aesthetics is sought by a cutting-edge Finance Platform to fill the role of its next UX Designer. You will help shape intuitive, elegant, and efficient user experiences for a Procurement Marketplace platform. You'll play...

PHP Developer

ENVIRONMENT: Our client seeks a PHP Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate will have a solid...

Application Developer-Microsoft .NET – Western Cape Cape Town

We are seeking a seasoned Application Developer specializing in Microsoft .NET to join our team on a hybrid basis in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing, building, and deploying custom applications using the Microsoft development...

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