SCM software with agentic AI set to skyrocket
Supply chain management (SCM) software with agentic AI capabilities will grow from less than $2-billion in 2025 to $53-billion in spend by 2030, according to Gartner. The forecast highlights the rapid expansion in both availability and enterprise spend on SCM software...
Telkom ‘car prize’ is a scam!
Telkom has warned that fraudsters are impersonating the company online to tell individuals they have won a car as part of its recent Summer Campaign. Customers are then asked to make a payment to “release” or claim the prize. The telco has emphasised that it will...
OpenAI adds AI guardrails to Pentagon contract
OpenAI has changed it terms and conditions for the Pentagon contract it won over rival Anthropic over the weekend. The artificial intelligence (AI) developer was awarded the contract when US president Donald Trum ordered that Anthropic’s solutions not be used in...
Digital, AI, crypto-led payments set to transform SA shopping
South African consumers are increasingly embracing innovative payment technologies such as digital wallets, artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency, according to new survey data from Visa. “While traditional payment methods continue to play an important role –...
Cassava Technologies launches Nvidia-powered autonomous network
Cassava Technologies has launched its Cassava Autonomous Network, an agentic solution designed to significantly improve network performance across Africa. The solution is the first African-ready, autonomous network designed to self-optimise mobile Radio Access...
Odine and Cell C plan AI-driven network quality enhancement
Odine and Cell C have signed a proof of concept (PoC) agreement to pioneer artificial intelligence (AI)-driven network quality enhancement technologies. The joint initiative aims to significantly improve network quality and deliver uninterrupted connectivity across...
Airlines record increased cargo, passenger numbers in January
African airlines saw increased numbers of both passengers and cargo during January 2026, but it is still unclear how numbers will be impacted by the ongoing conflict in the Gulf. International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) latest analyses of the passenger market,...
AMD and Meta to deploy 6 Gigawatts of GPUs
AMD and Meta have announced a 6-gigawatt agreement to power Meta’s next generation of AI infrastructure across multiple generations of AMD Instinct GPUs. This agreement expands on the companies’ existing strategic partnership and aligns roadmaps across silicon,...
Vodafone and Amazon Leo extend mobile coverage
Vodafone and Amazon Leo, Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network, have signed an agreement to connect many more 4G and 5G mobile sites in remote areas to improve coverage for customers with limited connectivity across Europe and Africa. With Amazon Leo,...
Huawei’s 5G-A MBH architecture builds for agentic MBB
On the eve of MWC Barcelona 2026, Huawei officially launched its 5G-A Mobile Backhaul Network architecture tailored for the Agentic MBB (Mobile Broadband) era. Defined by core capabilities including 10GE/25GE to the site, L3 to the site, and end-to-end SRv6, the new...
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Mind your password – and other cyber vulnerabilities
Passwords provide access to our digital identities, enabling us to bank online, order products, and communicate with potential customers via social media. A secure password, or even better, two-factor authentication, is therefore crucial for keeping your online...
Rethinking peer review in the AI era
Peer review is the foundation of scholarly integrity. It safeguards the accuracy, credibility, and transparency of academic publishing. Yet in 2025, peer review is under increasing pressure: growing submission volumes, tighter timelines, and the ethical complexities...
NEC XON expands in-country hybrid cloud capability across Africa
NEC XON has announced an Africa-wide extension of the in-country or hybrid cloud capability it recently launched with Emtel in Mauritius. The cloud capability gives enterprises and public institutions in Mauritius (and across the continent) access to secure, locally...
HR can safeguard your organisation against FIC violations
In February 2023, South Africa was placed on the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) “grey list” after the global watchdog found shortcomings in how the country implemented anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) standards. By Sameer...
Storage at the edge improves IIoT data analysis from IIot
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is transforming how industries gather, interpret, and act on data. Machines and sensors are becoming increasingly smart and interconnected. By Christophe Vaissade, OEM sales director EMEA, embedded and cloud market at Sandisk...
The e-waste EPR is our economic and environmental future
For decades, South Africa has grappled with a mounting challenge: an ever-growing mountain of electronic waste. While other nations have long had established systems to manage this complex waste stream, we have been playing catch-up. By Ashley du Plooy, CEO of ERA The...
Vodacom, Eastern Cape Development Corporation empower youth with digital skills
Vodacom has partnered with the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) and technology providers to give young individuals access to digital skills. In partnership with AWS, Microsoft, Skillsoft, and other organisations, Vodacom seeks to close the digital skills...
Red Hat OpenShift AI achieves ISO 42001 AI certification
To CIOs and CISOs overseeing critical production systems, AI can seem chaotic: It’s a dynamic, constantly evolving ecosystem, where current certifications and standards may not apply the same way, if at all. But AI can’t be ignored, writes Vincent Danen,...
Mbongeni Ndlovu is new SAPICS GM
Supply chain industry body SAPICS has announced the appointment of Mbongeni Ndlovu as its GM. Ndolovu brings a deep passion for professional development and a well-established track record in education and training to the not-for-profit organisation. Based in Durban,...
How to access business information securely
A recent Kaspersky survey entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behaviour”, showed that professionals surveyed in South Africa, use multiple devices for work: along with a computer, 44,8% of local respondents also use a mobile phone, and...
Scrum Master – Remote Remote
Reporting directly to the Release Train Engineer (RTE), you'll be supporting two or more cross-functional teams within a larger value stream or product ecosystem, working alongside other experienced Scrum Masters.The Scrum Master is co-located with their teams and...
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER (12 MONTHS CONTRACT)
Role Summary To develop and optimize ERP and automation solutions across the Online Application System, Data Warehouse, BI/Analytics, and CRM platforms. Build and maintain high-performance software that supports business objectives and enhances operational efficiency....
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0168
Design and develop complex SAP WM/EWM solutions to meet business requirements.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements.Maintaining and optimising existing implemented warehouse management features.Perform system testing and support...
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER (12 MONTHS CONTRACT) – Gauteng Sandown
Role Summary To develop and optimize ERP and automation solutions across the Online Application System, Data Warehouse, BI/Analytics, and CRM platforms. Build and maintain high-performance software that supports business objectives and enhances operational efficiency....
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0168 – Gauteng Pretoria
Design and develop complex SAP WM/EWM solutions to meet business requirements.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements.Maintaining and optimising existing implemented warehouse management features.Perform system testing and support...
Senior Data Engineer (Spark & Python Specialist) – Remote
Our client is seeking a Senior Cloud Data Engineer to join their Engineering team at the company. In this role, you will be a key technical contributor responsible for building, optimizing, and maintaining high-performance data processing engines. You will apply your...
Project Manager – (Fixed Term Contract – Wits RHI)
Background:The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...
Solutions Architect (Senior) (0222)
Operate, maintain, and enhance the firewall rule management platform (commercial + custom-built components).Develop new platform components, integrations, and automation workflows (Python, APIs, database queries, etc.).Perform complex troubleshooting across...
Senior Data Engineer (Spark & Python Specialist) – Remote – Remote Remote
Our client is seeking a Senior Cloud Data Engineer to join their Engineering team at the company. In this role, you will be a key technical contributor responsible for building, optimizing, and maintaining high-performance data processing engines. You will apply your...
Project Manager – (Fixed Term Contract – Wits RHI) – Gauteng Hillbrow
Background:The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...
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