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...

Edge data centre market to reach $109,91bn

The global edge data centre market size is estimated to reach $109,91-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 28,9% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Increasing adoption of Internet of things across various end-use industries, the...

Registration open for Capture the Flag competition

Kaspersky has opened registration for its new  Kaspersky{CTF} Capture the Flag competition, inviting academic and corporate teams from around the globe to compete in a battle of skill, strategy and innovation. The competition will run in five regional streams, with...

Radiation emissions in top smartphones flagged

Recent data from Stocklytics.com highlights a significant difference in radiation levels between two flagship smartphone models - the Samsung S24 Ultra and the iPhone 15 Pro Max. According to the research firm's analysis, recent SAR (Specific Absorption Rate)...

Retail e-commerce to pass $12trn by 2030

The global retail e-commerce market size is estimated to reach $12,35-trillion by 2030 and growing at a CAGR of 11,6% from 2024 to 2030, according to the recent reports of Grand View Research. The demand for retail e-commerce is expected to increase over the forecast...

Huawei has its sights on Africa

Kathy Gibson reports - Africa is alive with possibility, and Huawei is keen to work with governments and businesses to realise the opportunities. "Globally, the digital economy is growing rapidly," says David Wang, executive director of the board and chairman of the...

New storage solutions needed for AI era

Kathy Gibson reports - In the artificial intelligence (AI) era, data storage is gaining new prominence. Dr Peter Zhou, president of Data Storage Product Line, Huawei, explains that storage has evolved over the years as we use data differently - and in the era of AI,...

How open source is key to mapping Mars

Mars rovers can only make exciting new discoveries thanks to human scientists making careful decisions about their next stop. The Mars 2020 mission is aimed at exploring the geology of Jezero Crater and seeking signs of ancient microbial life on Mars using the...

No policy changes on the cards, says Lesufi

By Kathy Gibson - The seventh administration has no intention of changing any of the policies set by the previous administration. This is the word from Panyaza Lesufi, premier of Gauteng Province, who says the new government of national unity will not entertain any...

Transition to a circular economy essential for sustainability

As the global community faces mounting environmental challenges, the necessity to transition from a linear to circular economy has never been more critical. The severe stress on the planet due to resource requirements and overflowing landfills demand an immediate...

The folly of allocating 6GHz spectrum for 5G in South Africa

By Paul Colmer - Wireless spectrum is the lifeblood of communication, and one of the most important legislative decisions in any country is deciding who gets to use it and for what purpose. One of the hottest debates in South Africa today revolves around 6GHz...

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Making sense out of big data through visualisation

With a proliferation of data emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic, data visualisation offers a fantastic opportunity to present all this information in an easy-to-digest format, and its applications are broad, writes SAS senior associate systems engineer Melissa...

The need for healthcare virtualisation amid the pandemic

In times of a global pandemic, where human and physical resources are stretched to the limit, operators and services providers in the healthcare ecosystem need to find ways to virtualise the delivery of healthcare, while trying to sustain business as usual. By Shiraaz...

Intelligence is everything for the business

As emergent technology and digital innovation take centre stage it is time to differentiate between artificial intelligence (AI) and business intelligence (BI). The two are complementary but they are not the same, writes Craig Van Rooyen, chief operating officer of...

Is the future of fitness events online?

With the Covid-19 pandemic shutting down gyms and fitness facilities across South Africa, the fitness industry is tapping into the growing phenomenon of hosting online events - which is not only enabling businesses to continue operating, but in many cases grow their...

Start training the skills of the future, now

The world is in the throes of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), with drones, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, 3D printing and robotics being used in various ways by numerous industries. Much has been written and said about the impact of these...

Leviathan Viral Testing Africa gets rapid Covid-19 testing

Leviathan Viral Testing Africa has been awarded the exclusive distributorship of the EMG Group's range of Covid-19 rapid SARS-CoV-2 testing products across Africa. EMG Group (Evotech-Mirai Genomics) supplies high fidelity medical instrumentation and technology for...

KnowBe4 kit helps strengthen passwords

Today (May 7) is World Password Day, highlighting how many users still have weak or vulnerable passwords. "The recent headlines about 500 000 Zoom passwords being up for sale confirm how important it is that people change their password habits," says Anna Collard, MD...

Next-generation CMT operators can unlock R182bn of value

The adoption of key technologies in the South African communication, media and technology (CMT) space, can unlock R182-billion in value for the industry, consumers and society at large by 2026, we found in recent study conducted at Accenture. By Nitesh Singh, MD for...

Ransomware attacks during the pandemic

According to multinational cybersecurity and anti-virus provider Kaspersky Lab, it detected over 120 000 ransomware attacks in South Africa in 2019. By Lukas van der Merwe, specialist sales executive: security at T-Systems South Africa The figure for the first two...

The cyber risks of online schooling

Distance learning may become the new normal - but there are new risks in this virtual environment, writes Doros Hadjizenonos, regional sales director at Fortinet. With lockdown forcing schools and tertiary institutions to take learning online, a plethora of new risks...

Solutions Architect (Infrastructure, Devices, OS, and Applications)

Job OverviewThe Solutions Architect (Infrastructure, Devices, OS, and Applications) is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the infrastructure, devices, operating systems, and applications that support the organization's operations. This role involves...

SAP CRM Technical Consultant / Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

If you are a dedicated SAP Technical Consultant, this could be the opportunity for you! Key Requirements Strong proficiency in ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) for SAP CRM and Web UI development.Knowledge of SAP CRM architecture, including BOL/GenIL,...

Service Desk Agent I – Gauteng Midrand

We are seeking an enthusiastic and service-oriented Service Desk Agent I to deliver first-level technical support to end-users. As the first point of contact for IT-related queries, you will log, troubleshoot, and resolve issues efficiently while providing a friendly...

Data Scientist

To support the delivery of Analytics and Data Science Solutions within the client's business. The objective is to drive substantial bottom-line value by transforming the organisation's key decision processes (e.g., sales, marketing, product design and pricing, fraud,...

Frontend Developer (Angular)

Create a responsive and visually appealing user interface using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks.Work closely with UI/UX designers to translate design wireframes and prototypes into functional web applications.Write clean, maintainable code to implement front-end...

Facilitator – Software Developer

Hire Resolve's client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Facilitator to lead a learnership program in Systems Development for learners in Upington, Northern Cape. This exciting opportunity involves guiding participantsthrough the Occupational Certificate: Software...

Scrum Master

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join them on a permanent basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Coordinate internal resources and third parties / vendorsEnsure that all projects are delivered on time, within...

Data Scientist – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

To support the delivery of Analytics and Data Science Solutions within the client's business. The objective is to drive substantial bottom-line value by transforming the organisation's key decision processes (e.g., sales, marketing, product design and pricing, fraud,...

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