Even without data centres, Africa faces water bankruptcy

A new United Nations (UN) report says the world has moved past a water crisis into water bankruptcy - and Africa's utility numbers already show what that looks like. Water Security & Infrastructure Volume 2026 from ESI Africa maps the shift from water crisis to...

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...

UCT breakthrough transforms brain injury treatment

Research by University of Cape Town’s (UCT) paediatric neurosurgeon Professor Anthony Figaji – who has been awarded the Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship – has the potential to transform the global understanding and treatment of brain injury. Professor Figaji was awarded...

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...

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...

Cybercriminals hit new company hires with swift strikes

Cybercriminals have become so vigilant that they now launch attacks on companies and their employees within minutes of a new hire or big company news going public. The first attacks came right after the announcement. No sooner had a new team member shared their...

Consumers will drive growth of next-gen storage

The global next-generation data storage market will reach $116,69-billion by 2030 - with a projected CAGR of 9,8% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research which says that market growth will be driven chiefly by rising consumer needs for...

Affordability chokes new vehicle sales

With yet another year-on-year decline in new vehicle sales, WesBank says affordability is the biggest factor limiting growth. This view is supported by the TransUnion SA Vehicle Pricing Index that showed that new vehicle prices rose 4,7% for the first quarter of 2024...

Nvidia has an outsize impact on S&P index

Nvidia has significantly boosted the S&P index, contributing 33,73% of its returns this year with its soaring stock price. Stocklytics financial analyst Edith Reads comments: "Nvidia's significant contribution to the S&P 500's growth in 2024 highlights its...

SAWEA welcomes new Ministry of Electricity and Energy

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) supports the separation of Mineral Resources and Energy into two separate ministries, saying it enables the country to prioritise energy security with a special focus on electricity. Through a concerted effort in...

Malatsi takes on Communications and Digital Technologies portfolio

Mmoba Solomon “Solly” Malatsi has been appointed as Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies. He is one of the new ministers appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa, who last night announced his new cabinet. His predecessor in the post, Mondli Gungubele,...

Cost-effective sustainable IT initiatives are underutilised

Some of the most cost-effective sustainable IT initiatives currently have a lower than 30% adoption rate by organisations, according to a new survey by Gartner. “Sustainable IT progress is underway at a solid pace,” says Kristin Moyer, distinguished vice-president...

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Pay-as-you-use cyber security delivers world-class service

A next-generation security operations centre (SOC) launched by AVeS Cyber Security brings sophisticated managed cyber security solutions within reach of companies of all sizes, including smaller businesses with limited resources. "Companies are seeking drastic...

Free Beer Sessions return today

Obsidian Systems has announced that the next Free Beer Session will run exclusively online on Thursday, 30 April from 17:00. Karl Fischer, the DevOps lead at Obsidian, will be providing a lockdown catchup with open source enthusiasts from around the country. "Our Free...

ContinuitySA launches cloud-based backup, replication for SMEs

ContinuitySA is launching Cloud Connect, a cloud-based backup and replication service for the small and medium enterprise (SME). The offering is particularly relevant now as companies of all sizes move aggressively onto digital platforms to adapt to the Covid-19...

Covid-19 crisis points to the need for robust succession plans

Although it's recommended in King IV, succession planning is often neglected because it's an uncomfortable subject. The Covid-19 crisis should act as a wake-up call for organisations to ensure not only that they have a plan to govern an orderly succession for key...

Atvance Intellect achieves Splunk Elite partner status

Atvance Intellect has over the past two years invested significantly in its Splunk skills and resources, successfully maintaining its Splunk Elite partner status. Having achieved this standing for the second year in a row, the company is among a select group of...

Silicon Sky achieves VMware Principal Cloud Provider Partner Status

Silicon Sky, a specialist IT infrastructure and cloud services company, is pleased to announce it has attained its Principal Cloud Provider Partner status from VMware. The status cements the company's ability to deliver quality cloud services to its customers in South...

Glencore supports Ligbron e-learning

Glencore is supporting the Ligbron e-Learning System team to make Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education accessible to Grade 11 and 12 learners during the nationwide lockdown. The Ligbron e-Learning System team worked with the Department of...

School fee payments go digital

Since the lockdown, everything has gone digital. People are doing food shopping online and downloading apps to order and deliver pharmaceuticals. Even school fees can now be paid through an app. Karri, a mobile payment app that is powered by Nedbank, allows parents to...

Keep children entertained and learning at home

Being home-bound is the new normal for people the world over, and a reality we all have to get used to. But although we know staying home is the best way to stay safe, we can't help but miss our old lives when there were more things to do and places to go. The Huawei...

Microsoft offers free Teams training to educators

Microsoft is joining forces with its partners to give academic institutions in South Africa free half-day training in Teams to help them effectively use the technology and enable more seamless remote learning within the country. It can be challenging for the many...

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...

Automation Tester at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Automation Tester with strong expertise in Selenium to join our quality assurance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts to ensure the highest...

Technical Support Specialist – Gauteng Midrand

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We're looking for a tech-savvy and customer-driven Technical Support Specialist to be the go-to expert for resolving technical issues and delivering an exceptional user experience. In this role, you'll...

Java Software Development Manager – Gauteng Pretoria Region

This high-complexity role requires a seasoned Full Stack Developer with strong leadership skills to oversee product and industry-focused software delivery. Responsibilities include designing and debugging solutions, managing a development team, ensuring adherence to...

Technical Engineer

Role:Performing electronic and mechanical repairs to products- Conduct Field Service Support as assigned daily on all products which are supported by Bidvest MobilityCompiling, recording and updating data on Zoho Call log management systemPreparing, configuring and...

Senior Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...

Junior IT Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...

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