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...

Made-in-SA platform makes AI more accessible

A South African company hopes to change the way people across the country and beyond access and engage with artificial intelligence (AI). Siza AI, built by Durban-based tech developer, Jeeten (Jay) Bhoora, is believed to be Africa’s first fully email-powered AI...

AI investments a priority as capital spending stalls

Chief financial officers (CFOs) are entering the second half of 2025 facing a mix of cost pressures, policy shifts and geopolitical risks, resulting in 37% of finance leaders already pausing some capital spending, according to a survey by Gartner. “This survey of...

Pasqal achieves quantum computing milestone

neutral-atom quantum computing vendor Pasqal has announced a significant technological milestone: the successful loading of over 1 000 atoms in a single shot within their quantum computing setup. This breakthrough marks a crucial step in Pasqal's progress towards...

European Commission takes Microsoft to task

The European Commission has informed Microsoft of its preliminary view that Microsoft has breached EU antitrust rules by tying its communication and collaboration product Teams to its popular productivity applications included in its suites for businesses Office 365...

US resellers eating telcos’ lunch in the enterprise space

An analysis of the US reseller market illustrates that enterprise telecoms service providers worldwide need to embrace smarter customer segmentation, says GlobalData, adding that about 1 800 significant resellers in the US account for as much as 20% of the enterprise...

Investment, collaboration push new growth frontiers

Leaders from China, Poland and Viet Nam urged cooperation as a means to navigate uncertainty while harnessing the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, at the 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian. "To drive future economic growth, we must...

Two asteroids set to skim past Earth this week

Two large asteroids will safely pass Earth this week, a rare occurrence – and appropriate in that Asteroid Day takes place on 30 June. Neither poses any risk to our planet, but one of them was only discovered a week ago, highlighting the need to continue improving our...

These technologies are set to have a positive impact

The World Economic Forum has published its annual Top 10 Emerging Technologies Report featuring technologies with the greatest potential to make a positive impact in the world in the next three to five years. "Organisations make better choices when they understand the...

Julian Assange could be going home soon

A close to 15-year legal stand-off between Julian Assange and US authorities could be drawing to a close with news that the WikiLeaks founder has agreed to plead guilty to charges of illegally obtaining and disclosing national security material in exchange for his...

AI skilling among major risks for SA employers

Organisations in South Africa face a range of employee-related risks which could, if left unaddressed, have a dramatic impact on their future success. A global report from Mercer Marsh Benefits, People Risk 2024, draws on the views of 4 575 human resources (HR) and...

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Planning key for cloud migration in financial services

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Covid-19 shifts consumers to home delivery

South Africans are receiving a push towards buying their essential goods online, writes Picup CEO Antonio Bruni. The Covid-19 pandemic has left people reluctant to leave their homes and they are therefore receptive to receiving groceries, medicines and other essential...

Lenovo offers free global warranty extension

Lenovo is leveraging its global business operations to maintain services support and minimise any potential impact on customers worldwide during the Covid-19 pandemic. The company is offering a free global warranty extension for up to 75 days through 31 May 2020. The...

CSSA, Tech-Wise appoint Workflow as a Bitdefender reseller

Cyber Security South Africa (CSSA), the Bitdefender Country Partner in South Africa and its SMME distribution partner, have appointed Workflow Managed Services as a reseller of the Bitdefender range. Simon Campbell-Young, partner at CS Africa Group Holdings, says that...

Cell C, M4Jam to help boost income during Covid-19

A two-week lockdown extension in South Africa means an even greater blow to the country's already fragile economy. Around the world, governments and corporates are attempting to put measures in place to prevent widespread unemployment and poverty from being the...

Pinnacle enables hybrid cloud with HPE-Nutanix

Digital transformation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) mean different things to different organisations. Some may look to implement smart factories; others could aim to quickly analyse multiple data streams; for some a new and better way of serving...

The importance of sharing healthcare data

A key part of making healthcare affordable and accessible to all members of society is gaining insight from patient data to better understand their needs as well as the efficacy of treatments and medication. By Henry Adams, country manager of InterSystems Furthermore,...

The JSE to trade for Solidarity Fund

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is to donate fees derived across all asset classes traded on Wednesday 15 April and Thursday 16 April as part of a brand-new campaign #Trade4Solidarity to the Solidarity Fund. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the Solidarity...

Collaborative security in a converged environment

In industry, technical evolutions are transforming operations and driving innovation. And at the same time, devices, endpoints, and networks across both IT and OT environments are more connected than ever. By Antoine D'Haussy, business development BD director EMEA of...

System Analyst – Gauteng Houghton Estate

The Systems Analyst bridges the gap between business and technical teams by analyzing systems requirements, identifying integration challenges, and supporting the development of a stabilized, scalable application environmentKPAConduct discovery sessions to document...

SAP ABAP Developer – 3147

Experienced (10 yrs+) SAP ABAP DEVELOPER with expert knowledge in system design and development covering SAP ABAP (Legacy and S4Hana) required for a reputable global company based in GautengABAPGIT, FIORI, UI5, Smartforms and Launchpad Designer, BTPExtended skills...

IT Desktop Technician

Our client is seeking a skilled Desktop Technician to join their IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for setting up, configuring, and troubleshooting computer systems, networks, and VoIP phone systems. The role requires strong technical expertise,...

Software Developer II

CRM Dynamics 365 DeveloperWe are seeking an experienced and dynamic CRM Dynamics 365 Developer to join our team and lead the development of Model-Driven Apps for effective lead management. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver with a solid...

Systems Architect and Initiative Lead

JOP PURPOSETo lead the stabilisation and modernisation planning for the client's systems, ensuring scalable, resilient, and maintainable architecture that supports business continuity and future innovationKPADefine the stabilisation roadmap and oversee system-wide...

SAP ABAP Developer – 3147 – Gauteng Pretoria

Experienced (10 yrs+) SAP ABAP DEVELOPER with expert knowledge in system design and development covering SAP ABAP (Legacy and S4Hana) required for a reputable global company based in GautengABAPGIT, FIORI, UI5, Smartforms and Launchpad Designer, BTPExtended skills...

IT Desktop Technician – Gauteng Centurion

Our client is seeking a skilled Desktop Technician to join their IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for setting up, configuring, and troubleshooting computer systems, networks, and VoIP phone systems. The role requires strong technical expertise,...

Software Developer II – Gauteng Braamfontein

CRM Dynamics 365 DeveloperWe are seeking an experienced and dynamic CRM Dynamics 365 Developer to join our team and lead the development of Model-Driven Apps for effective lead management. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver with a solid...

Systems Architect and Initiative Lead – Gauteng Houghton Estate

JOP PURPOSETo lead the stabilisation and modernisation planning for the client's systems, ensuring scalable, resilient, and maintainable architecture that supports business continuity and future innovationKPADefine the stabilisation roadmap and oversee system-wide...

Business Analyst

The Business Analyst drives alignment between business objectives and technical delivery by facilitating workshops, gathering requirements, and contributing to the design and success of the stabilisation and analytics roadmap.KPAConduct discovery sessions to gather...

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