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...

Crypto scams slam US consumers

Consumers in the world’s largest crypto market, the US, have lost more than $470-million in crypto scams in the first quarter of this year – a bigger loss than the next five payment methods combined. This is the revelation from the latest research by...

Fake refunds are draining cryptocurrency wallets

Kaspersky has detected new fraudulent websites targeting Ethereum users with false promises of crypto transaction fee (also known as gas fee) refunds. These fraudulent platforms trick users into sharing sensitive information, such as private keys, wallet credentials,...

Top trends in software engineering

Gartner has revealed the top five strategic technology trends in software engineering for 2024 and beyond. Meeting business objectives is one of their top three performance objectives for 65% of software engineering leaders, according to the research group's survey of...

ERA Bill a step towards achieving energy objectives

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) is encouraged by the recent approval of the Electricity Regulation Amendment (ERA) Bill by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP). "Key provisions of the ERA Bill, such as establishing an open market platform for...

The greener side of hybrid work

The shift to hybrid work - which blends remote and office-based work - has brought numerous benefits for employees and employers, but one often overlooked advantage is the positive impact it can have on the environment. Hybrid work can significantly benefit the planet...

After today, taxpayers can work for themselves

Today (20 May 2024) is Tax Freedom Day - the day when the average taxpayer has earned enough money to fulfil their annual tax obligation. From 1 January until 20 May, all the income earned by tax-paying South Africans is needed to pay for one year of government...

Rapid growth forecast for AI infrastructure

The global AI infrastructure market will reach $223,45-billion by 2030 with a projected CAGR of 30,4% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Artificial intelligence (AI) is undergoing a significant transformation fueled by rapid market...

After years in the cold, signs of renewed investor interest in Africa

Over the past few years, African debt markets have faced significant challenges due to a combination of factors including soft global economic conditions, the Covid-19 pandemic and related supply chain failures. By Miranda Abraham, head of loan syndication at RMB in...

GPG reports camera surveillance success

Just 100 days after deploying the Vumacam SafeCity cameras the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) says the project has already made a substantial impact in combatting criminal activities across the province. Since its inception in February, the number of...

Intel unlocks ultra-fast PC-to-PC experiences with Thunderbolt Share

Intel has announced Thunderbolt Share, a new software solution enabling PC-to-PC experiences that fundamentally change the way users interact with two PCs. Thunderbolt Share is offered with select PCs and accessories with Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 5 ports, enabling...

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Trend Micro announces launch of Cloud One

Trend Micro has announced the launch of Trend Micro Cloud One, a security services platform for organizations building applications in the cloud. Cloud One allows developers to rapidly build applications using the cloud services they want, while managing their...

Gearing up for great hires in 2020

Making new appointments is a high-risk activity - as hiring managers and business owners across the spectrum from small businesses to large enterprises can attest - and making the wrong hire comes at a high cost. But there is one change that those responsible for...

Azure Blob Storage provides a solid media platform

Avid Technology is a technology and multimedia company specialising in audio and video, whose products are used in the television and video industry. Avid provides content editing, content management, newsroom graphics, and news production solutions for media...

Housatonic makes non-binding offer for Metrofile

Metrofile has announced that the Housatonic Consortium has submitted a conditional, non-binding offer, in terms of which it has indicated its intention to make an offer to acquire the entire issued ordinary share capital of Metrofile, by way of a scheme of...

Lenovo debuts smallest desktop for SMEs

Lenovo has introduced what it believes to be the world’s smallest desktop, the ThinkCentre M90n-1 Nano, to the South African market. The device is designed to support diverse workplaces with the power of a full-size desktop and the space-saving convenience of a...

Jaguar and GridCars launch live EV charge station map

Drivers of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles can now plan their journeys with ease using a live map to locate available public charging stations nationwide. The live map displays the entire network of Jaguar Powerway and GridCars supported public charging...

Extending security to the cloud

Business leaders now have a choice whether they want to continue using their trusted firewall or move to a next-generation firewall delivered by appliances or as cloud services to protect the outer perimeter security in branch offices. Troye technical director Kurt...

iHealthcare companies list on 4AX

4 Africa Exchange Proprietary (4AX), a licensed equity and debt exchange, has announced the imminent listings of iHealthcare Group and iHealthcare Group Holdings with effect from 13 December 2019. 4AX CEO Eugene Booysen comments: “We are thrilled to have secured these...

Makro adds customer care via WhatsApp

Shoppers at Makro’s 22 South African outlets and online store will now experience instant customer care and service by directly connecting with the retailer on WhatsApp. Features available in Makro’s chat offering include tracking orders, viewing current catalogues,...

Crowdsourcing gets Moscow citizens involved

The E-Home crowdsourcing initiative, which calls on citizens to make suggestions on how apartment living can  be managed by residents by means of digital technologies, is implementing 342 ideas across Moscow based on citizens’ recommendations. Thanks to the...

Root Cause Analyst – Gauteng Turffontein

We're looking for a talented individual to join our client and be part of a company that's not only shaping the aviation history but also building machines that inspire adventure and exploration.We are recruiting for a specialist to take on a QC Engineer role within...

ASP.Net Developer – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a ASP.Net Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing:...

Intermediate Data Scientist – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Looking for mid-level data scientist with strong mathematical skills. Specifically, a combination of linear algebra, probability, calculus and applied optimisation techniques. Key Requirements: Minimum of 3 years of work experience or has completed a PhDStrong...

Data & Business Analyst (Remote South Africa)

Job Advertisement: Data & Business Analyst (Remote South Africa) Location: Remote (Cape Town preferred) Working Hours: 8am - 6pm UK time, Monday to Friday (50 hours/week including lunch) Salary: Up to R48,000 per month We're looking for an exceptional all-rounder,...

IT Application Manager

Senior Manager: Application ManagementStart - up an entire Development Business Unit!R 1,020,000 - R 1,716,000 plus benefitsJoin a leading technology firm dedicated to empowering businesses with innovative solutions. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your 10+...

Intermediate Java Developer

One of our clients is looking for an Intermediate Java Developer. Key Requirements: A bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering or other SciencesMinimum 4 years' experience working as a software engineer within an enterprise environmentExperience working in a delivery team...

IT Application Manager – Gauteng Pretoria

Senior Manager: Application ManagementStart - up an entire Development Business Unit!R 1,020,000 - R 1,716,000 plus benefitsJoin a leading technology firm dedicated to empowering businesses with innovative solutions. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your 10+...

Intermediate Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

One of our clients is looking for an Intermediate Java Developer. Key Requirements: A bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering or other SciencesMinimum 4 years' experience working as a software engineer within an enterprise environmentExperience working in a delivery team...

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