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.

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...

Don’t fall for a QR code scam

In today’s digital world, QR codes are placed on almost everything - from yogurt containers and restaurant menus to museum exhibits, and even utility bills and parking lots. People use them to open websites, download apps, collect loyalty programme points, make...

Gaia Renewables 1 expands power portfolio

In a transaction worth more than R200-million, Gaia Renewables 1, listed on the Cape Town Stock Exchange (CTSE), has officially acquired stakes in two renewable energy plants. The transaction includes the sale of what is arguably South Africa’s first solar IPP...

Bloemfontein High School wins JSE Investment Challenge in May

Set clear goals, understand the rules, and diversify your portfolio. That is the sage advice from a group of four Headstart High School learners from Bloemfontein who emerged victorious, taking top spot in the JSE Investment Challenge's Spectacular Portfolio category...

Hydrogen energy technologies drive platinum group metals demand

The global market for platinum group metals (PGMs) - which include platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, osmium and ruthenium - will record a 4,47% increase between now and 2029, according to market research firm Mordor Intelligence. In part, market growth will come...

Huawei tackles AI with homegrown data centres

Kathy Gibson reports - To extend artificial intelligence (AI) cloud adoption, Huawei is operating no fewer than three data centres in South Africa, the latest being a new facility in Johannesburg – built entirely on its own hardware, including CPUs and GPUs, and...

AI and its role in improving business

Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is not just reshaping technology, but is being used to empower people and communities around the world. Indeed, the technology holds both potential and peril, says Arthur Goldstuck, MD of World Wide Worx. It's been...

Energy transition momentum slows as global volatility rises

The global energy transition to a more equitable, secure and sustainable energy system is still progressing but has lost momentum in the face of increasing uncertainty worldwide, according to a new World Economic Forum report. While 107 of the 120 countries...

Bright future ahead for AI-powered electric grid

The electric grid and the utilities managing it have an important role to play in the next industrial revolution that's being driven by AI and accelerated computing. This is the word from Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang, speaking at the annual meeting of the...

OpenAI founder sets up new AI company

A new company, Safe SuperIntelligence, has been formed with the aim of producing superintelligence, a machine that is more intelligent than humans, in a safe way. Formed by ex-OpenAI founder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, Daniel Gross and Daniel Levy, Safe...

Namibia embarks on a galactic journey

In a bid to propel Namibia into the limelight of African space technology, Eos Capital - managers of the Namibia Infrastructure Development and Investment Fund (NIDIF) - have given the green light for the Namibia Space Port project. The project will be spearheaded by...

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MTN SA hopes to ease Covid-19 disruption

MTN has implemented a number of measures to minimise disruptions from Covid-19 for communities, businesses, schoolchildren and families across South Africa. MTN has amplified its monitoring of critical infrastructure to ensure the maximum network availability for all...

ACSA implements travel restrictions

Airports Company South Africa has, together with other relevant aviation authorities, implemented air travel restrictions as detailed by the Minister of Transport in the International Air Services (Covid-19 Restrictions on The Movement Of Air Travel) Regulations,...

SilverBridge supports Airbuy in driving fintech innovation

SilverBridge and fintech Airbuy have entered the second year of an enterprise development programme, highlighting how the technology solutions provider can assist start-ups in unlocking additional value by providing them with the relevant expertise to navigate the...

Blackboard makes its virtual classroom solution accessible

Blackboard has announced the launch of the Blackboard Collaborate Self-Service Portal that allows for higher education institutions to quickly and easily purchase and implement its virtual classroom solution. The self-service portal significantly reduces the time from...

An intelligent approach to future-proof data storage

Businesses are under pressure to deliver better customer experiences and increased revenue while decreasing costs, which results in shrinking IT budgets. This is compounded by the need to store ever-increasing volumes of data to deliver these services. By Hayden...

Covid-19: a new environment for insurers and claimants

After the likely spike in insurance claims arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, insurers are likely to introduce new or change existing exclusionary clauses which were not previously considered to be necessary. By Maria Philippides, Raynold Tlhavani, Caroline...

4IR demands a reskilled workforce

While automation and digital technologies are disrupting the workplace as we traditionally know it, it has become imperative for organisations to start reskilling their workforce. Automation and artificial intelligence are not only disrupting the assembly lines but...

Covid-19 casts a dark shadow on smartphone sales in West Africa

Nigeria's smartphone market grew 5,3% quarter on quarter (QoQ) in Q4 2019, according to the latest figures from global technology and consulting services firm International Data Corporation (IDC). This growth comes on the back of a 3,2% QoQ increase in Q3 2019 after...

Protect your data at rest and in flight

In its recent research, the Ponemon Institute shows that a data breach costs South African companies on average $3,06-million - nearly R50-million. This is somewhat above the international benchmark, with the study showing that globally the average cost of lost...

CX from a millennial perspective

The results of the PwC 2019 Global Consumer Insights Survey were hardly surprising: customers in South Africa used social media to hear about current events (33%) and used social media to determine where they would shop and what they would buy (46,5%). South African...

Software Developer II – CRM Dynamics – Gauteng Randburg

DescriptionTo realize the detailed design through programming and configuration and provide guidance and mentoring to other software developers. Development of CRM model driven apps to facilitate lead management. This involves developing custom automation and business...

Cybersecurity Manager

Manager - Digital Risk & Information SecurityWe're looking for a strategic, hands-on leader to drive digital risk and security initiatives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role blends people leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability...

SQL Data Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:An esteemed company at the forefront of the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) industry is presenting an enticing opening for SQL Data engineer to join their team. The SQL Data Engineer is responsible for building and maintaining database solutions that...

Field Support Engineer

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are seeking a skilled and customer-focused Field Support Engineer to join our team on a fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering on-site technical support,...

Website Developer (HTML CSS JavaScript) (JHB/CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Website Developer is sought by a dynamic Academic Institute to manage, enhance and develop its online web assets. You will also analyse and report on user experience while conducing competitor analysis and reporting. The ideal...

Cybersecurity Manager – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Manager - Digital Risk & Information SecurityWe're looking for a strategic, hands-on leader to drive digital risk and security initiatives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role blends people leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability...

SQL Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

ENVIRONMENT:An esteemed company at the forefront of the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) industry is presenting an enticing opening for SQL Data engineer to join their team. The SQL Data Engineer is responsible for building and maintaining database solutions that...

Field Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are seeking a skilled and customer-focused Field Support Engineer to join our team on a fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering on-site technical support,...

Data Engineer

Job Title: Data Engineer Location: Johannesburg Job Type: Contract (8-month contract) Hybrid Our client is looking for a skilled Data Engineer to join the team on a contract basis, working within a dynamic and fast-paced banking/financial services environment. The...

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