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...

Cyber attacks drive big drop in company value

Cyber events that cause reputation risks can result in an average of 27% drop in shareholder value, highlighting the growing financial and reputational stakes of cyber risk. This is among the findings from Aon’s 2025 Cyber Risk Report, which builds on its 2023 finding...

Could Bitcoin hit $125k this week?

Bitcoin is on track to reach $125 000 in the coming days. This is the prediction from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, who says support from US President Trump, sweeping regulatory moves in Washington, and accelerating institutional demand are converging to drive the...

Tips for mitigating long-term supply chain resource constraints

Supply chain and procurement leaders can better address long-term resource constraints by focusing on the immediate risks that threaten business viability, according to new research from Gartner. The research findings showed that leading supply chains motivate action...

Space robotics poised for explosive growth

Five years ago, NASA launched a mission straight out of a sci-fi blockbuster by deploying its robotic system, Astrobees, on the International Space Station (ISS) to assist astronauts with repair and maintenance. Fast forward to today, and space robotics has taken a...

The top four HR investment trends for 2024

For the third consecutive year, HR leaders cited HR technology as their top investment priority, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey reveals that the other top three investment areas in 2024 are: learning and development (L&D); total rewards; and talent...

Digital Parks Africa ups data centre capacity

To meet the growing demand in the South African data centre market, Digital Parks Africa (DPA) has started expanding its Samrand data centre campus with the build of an additional brick-and-mortar extension to its custom, modular facility which will see an increase in...

Serious flaws in ZKTeco biometric systems

Kaspersky has identified numerous flaws in the hybrid biometric terminal produced by international manufacturer ZKTeco. By adding random user data to the database or using a fake QR code, cybercriminals can easily bypass the verification process and gain unauthorised...

Hardcopy peripherals take a big hit

Worldwide shipments of hardcopy peripherals declined 17,6% YoY to 18,8-million units in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24). Shipment value also contracted 15,6% YoY during the quarter to $9,3-billion, according to International Data Corporation's latest Worldwide...

Zoom reaches for new heights

At its recent Zoom Perspectives 2024 conference, the company detailed its future vision, strategy, and flagship offerings which is looking to keep it relevant in a post-pandemic - lockdowned - world. "Zoom has been working to grow its number of customers and increase...

MultiChoice Group has demonstrated resilient operational March 2024

MultiChoice Group has demonstrated resilient operational performance for the year ended March 2024 (FY24), delivering a 26% trading profit margin in South Africa, while increasing trading profit in the Rest of Africa by 48%. Strategic milestones were reached, with the...

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Western Digital powers mobile applications for 5G

With its new Western Digital iNAND MC EU521, an embedded Universal Flash Storage (UFS) device, Western Digital equips mobile developers to enhance the 5G smartphone user experience. An early supporter of JEDEC's implementation of Write Booster under the UFS 3.1...

Insight Partners completes Veeam acquisition

Insight Partners has completed its acquisition of Veeam, at a valuation of approximately $5-billion. "Insight has been a trusted partner since 2013 when they made their first minority-stake investment in Veeam," says Bill Largent, CEO of Veeam. "They are known for...

Altron Nexus confirms new MD

Altron has announced the confirmation of Mark Harris to the permanent role of MD of Altron Nexus. Andrew Holden, group chief operations officer, says Harris will report directly to him. Holden comments: "Mark has been acting as Altron Nexus MD for almost six months,...

Altron Karabina expands Jet Reports partner agreement

Microsoft technology partner Altron Karabina has expanded its existing partner agreement with Jet Reports by becoming the main African distributor for all Jet products. This follows the acquisition in 2019 of Jet's parent company, Jet Global Data Technologies, by...

VMware simplifies partner engagement

VMware has launched VMware Partner Connect, the new, simplified and flexible program designed to enable partners to do business with VMware in a way that aligns to their business models. VMware Partner Connect empowers partners with flexibility to meet customers'...

Sophos completes Thoma Bravo acquisition

Sophos has completed its acquisition by Thoma Bravo, a private equity firm focused on the software and technology-enabled services sectors, in a cash transaction that values Sophos at approximately $3,9-billion. The acquisition offer was announced on 14 October 2019....

King Price acquisition of Stangen gets the go-ahead

Short-term insurer King Price has confirmed its entry into the South African life insurance market after regulators this week gave the green light for its acquisition of life insurer Stangen from JSE-listed African Phoenix Investments, for R140-million. The move...

Schneider Electric joins Cybersecurity Tech Accord

Schneider Electric has joined the Cybersecurity Tech Accord, a watershed agreement among its signatories to enhance the cybersecurity ecosystem and to defend the digital economy from cyberattacks. The Cybersecurity Tech Accord is a public commitment among 144 global...

Altron get thumbs up to aquire Ubusha Technologies

The Competition Commission has approved Altron's acquisition of Ubusha Technologies. Altron acquired the identity security company in December 2019 in a deal worth R360-million. Altron chief executive Mteto Nyati says: "This acquisition was the springboard for the...

Robotics, coding a must for SA youth

To many, robotic and computer coding are reserved for techies, geeks and sci-fi movies. Nowadays these terms are fast becoming the norm in society and households alike. There is no denying the fact that if we do not embrace this wave of change, we will be left behind...

Project Manager (Solar EPC)

Lead the Future of Solar Energy! Is this you?You're a natural leader with a knack for managing complex projects from start to finish. Your experience in the solar or renewable energy sector sets you apart, and you excel at motivating teams, managing budgets, and...

Project Manager (Solar EPC) – Gauteng Centurion

Lead the Future of Solar Energy! Is this you?You're a natural leader with a knack for managing complex projects from start to finish. Your experience in the solar or renewable energy sector sets you apart, and you excel at motivating teams, managing budgets, and...

Senior Data Engineer (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment

About the client:Our client is a highly successful NPO. The work you will be involved with is highly impactful and am sure will bring joy as well as provide a highly stimulating and fabulous work experience. What you will be doing:Collaborate with stakeholders to...

ERP Implementation Consultant

Partnerships Manager Job Summary:We are looking for a proactive and commercially-minded Partnerships Manager to develop and manage strategic relationships with ERP and EMS platforms. You will play a pivotal role in driving growth through partnerships, ensuring...

Senior Data Engineer (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment

About the client:Our client is a highly successful NPO. The work you will be involved with is highly impactful and am sure will bring joy as well as provide a highly stimulating and fabulous work experience. What you will be doing:Collaborate with stakeholders to...

ERP Implementation Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg

Partnerships Manager Job Summary:We are looking for a proactive and commercially-minded Partnerships Manager to develop and manage strategic relationships with ERP and EMS platforms. You will play a pivotal role in driving growth through partnerships, ensuring...

Datacentre Engineer

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field preferableRelevant certifications such as VMware VCP, CompTIA Server+, Storage Skills or equivalent certifications are desirableMinimum 4-5 years work experienceWilling to...

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