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...

Researchers set the stage for synthetic human genomes

A team of UK-based scientists are developing technology to create the first synthetic human chromosome. The ability to write large genomes has the potential to transform our understanding of human health, opening opportunities to develop cell therapies,...

Global server market shows no signs of slowing

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, the server market reached a record $95,2-billion dollars in market value during the first quarter of the year, showing the highest quarterly growth rate ever with 134,1% increase...

Mozilla Firefox adds support for AI-powered Nvidia RTX Video

Mozilla Firefox is the latest partner to incorporate Nvidia RTX Video, a technology that uses AI to improve video quality on Windows PCs and workstations. The browser's latest release taps local Nvidia RTX GPUs to make streaming and video better than ever. First...

Webb detects distant black hole merger

An international team of astronomers have used the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope to find evidence for an ongoing merger of two galaxies and their massive black holes when the Universe was only 740-million years old. This marks the most distant detection of a...

HP catches cybercriminals cat-phishing users

Cyberattackers are relying on open redirects, overdue invoice lures, and Living-off-the-Land (LotL) techniques to sneak past defences, according to HP's quarterly HP Wolf Security Threat Insights Report. The report provides an analysis of real-world cyberattacks...

New zero-day vulnerability in Windows

Kaspersky researchers have identified a new zero-day vulnerability in Windows - designated CVE-2024-30051. The discovery was made while Boris Larin and Mert Degirmenci were investigating the Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege vulnerability...

Modest but steady growth forecast for data centre power

The global data centre power market is expected to reach $15,01-billion by 2030 - with a CAGR of 8,1% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new study by Grand View Research. The factor driving the market growth is the shift in focus of end users towards co-location and...

US telcos struggle with channel partners

US telcos are facing hurdles in differentiating themselves within the indirect B2B channel, according to recent findings from GlobalData. While recognising the value of third-party partnerships in enterprise business, telcos struggle to set themselves apart in their...

Workplace transformation will boost AR/VR spending

Augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) spending in Europe will reach $4,8-billion in 2024. AR/VR spending will record a 21,9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the next five years to reach $10,2-billion in 2028. According to the Worldwide Augmented and...

Hardcopy peripherals on the decline in Western Europe

Shipments of hardcopy peripherals (HCP) in Western Europe (WE) experienced a YoY decline of 20,6% to 3,3-million units in Q1 2024, according to IDC's Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker Q1 2024. Although supply chain issues have been resolved, and the overall...

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Why you should get your kids crypto for Christmas …

I am in no way a financial advisor, writes Nic Haralambous, chief marketing officer of Coindirect . I do, however, understand the basics of diversified investments and one that people still ignore is the new market of cryptocurrencies. South Africans are notoriously...

When it’s time to pay the piper

The evolution of retail payment solutions continues apace, with Transaction Junction insisting that modern consumers should be able to undertake a wide range of transactions at the point of sale (PoS). By Craig Duggan, commercial manager at Transaction Junction Since...

The Learning Resource: The Bookkeeper

If you’ve got a head for numbers and a passion for details, then the professional bookkeeping career is definitely one worth thinking about. Not only is it a job that’s in high demand but it is one that offers you plenty of scope for growth. You can leapfrog from...

New Open Banking APIs tested

Breaking new ground in the way banks and third parties collaborate, Digiata put the new Nedbank Open Banking APIs to the test. By Johan Kühn, Director at Digiata At Digiata, we pride ourselves on our curiosity and love of problem-solving, and our ability to embrace...

Financial inclusion is on Africa’s agenda

A year since launching, South Africa's inexpensive and convenient QR cash card and micro transaction platform uKheshe has reached more than 300 000 users. Clayton Hayward, co-founder and CEO of uKheshe, says that the first year has exceeded all expectations. "As a...

How edge servers are opening up a world of possibility

Rugged, robust, secure, and dependable are words you'd more likely associate with the latest all-terrain double-cab, rather than a data server - until recently that is. By Bevan Lock, Lenovo Data Centre Group solutions expert There have been a lot of changes in the...

Mental health, burnout on DevConf agenda

Internationally acclaimed technologist and speaker Anjuan Simmons will provide a framework for reducing burnout and managing stress levels at DevConf2020, as part of a conference track titled 'Mental Health in Tech'. To be held in Cape Town on 31 March and in...

Tips for avoiding ATM scams this festive season

The festive season is almost upon us, and while many are slowing down in anticipation of the festive break, fraudsters are constantly looking for ways to defraud unsuspecting consumers. Lee-Anne van Zyl, CEO of FNB Points of Presence, says: "During the festive season,...

Simple ways to invest your December bonus

If you are lucky enough to get a December bonus that you haven't already spent on Black Friday specials and you're not deep in debt, you might have some money to save. Where should you invest it? Dominique Collett, head of AlphaCode which identifies, partners and...

Axiz is Veritas Service Provider Fulfillment Partner

Axiz has been named a Veritas Service Provider Fulfilment Partner. Veritas' Service Provider Program (VSPP) authorises service providers to incorporate Veritas technology into their service offerings and is designed to allow them to source through a Fulfillment...

Senior Software Developer II Angular/.net

Job DescriptionOur client is looking for an exceptional individual to build web applications using Angular 13+ with an enthusiasm for building web front end applications. Must be involved in all aspects of development playing a critical role in design, planning,...

Junior UI/UX Designer (CH1117)

Our client, who developed a financial wellness and inclusion platform that allows employees early access to already earned wages (EWA), is looking for a junior UI/UX Designerto join their Stellenbosch-based team.Requirements:Minimum of 1 year of experience in UI/UX...

Mid-Senior C# Full Stack Developer (Stellenbosch Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A Mid-Senior C# Full Stack Developer is sought by a Cloud Solutions & IT Consultancy to join its team. They help companies in the financial, banking, and Crypto industries scale new and existing systems by assisting with key architecture, development,...

Senior Software Developer II Angular/.net – Gauteng Randburg

Job DescriptionOur client is looking for an exceptional individual to build web applications using Angular 13+ with an enthusiasm for building web front end applications. Must be involved in all aspects of development playing a critical role in design, planning,...

Junior UI/UX Designer (CH1117) – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Our client, who developed a financial wellness and inclusion platform that allows employees early access to already earned wages (EWA), is looking for a junior UI/UX Designerto join their Stellenbosch-based team.Requirements:Minimum of 1 year of experience in UI/UX...

Angular Developer

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Angular Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.What we are looking...

SQL Developer

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a SQL Developer to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Experience Business technology degree (BCom, Information Management qualification)Experience in Financial Services is a...

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