Memory and SDD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

SA family businesses outperform global peers

In a time of uncertainty and rapid change, South African family businesses are showing exceptional resilience and growth – with many reporting double-digit sales growth in 2025. PwC’s South African Family Business Survey reveals what truly sets top-performing family...

Geopolitics threatens positive economic trends

Supported by the same factors that lifted the South African economy last year, economic activity increased in March 2026. However, this does not signal an economy out of the woods, as escalating geopolitical tensions threaten forecasts. This is according to the latest...

Global cyber attacks remain near record highs

Organisations worldwide faced an average of 2 086 cyber attacks per week in February – a 9,6% increase on the corresponding month last year – according to Check Point Research’s latest monthly Threat Intelligence insight. Of the four African countries included in the...

Warning on watching Oscar-nominated movies

With the Oscars taking place this Sunday (15 March), fans can still try to watch the “Best Picture” nominees before the awards ceremony – but a leading cybersecurity expert warns that you could be wide open to forgery attacks. Surfshark findings have found that only...

Cyber still the top business risk as AI closes the gap

Cyber incidents created many headlines in 2025 and are still the biggest worry for companies globally in 2026, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer. The past year has also been a significant one for accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), which is...

SpaceX acquires xAI to form $1trn company

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has acquired his artificial intelligence (AI) company xAI, creating a company worth more than $1-trillion – the most valuable company in the world. “SpaceX has acquired xAI to form the most ambitious, vertically-integrated innovation engine on (and...

SA young scientists bring home the medals

South African young scientists have been awarded Gold and Silver medals at the Initiative for Research and Innovation in STEM (IRIS) Global Symposium in India, where they displayed their scientific excellence. Nkanteko Moyane, 15, from Daleview Secondary School in...

New cars sales still resilient

The new car buying trend has continued unabated into the new year, with January figures reflecting a 7,5% increase in total vehicle sales and passenger car volumes up 7,1%. “This is a welcome and encouraging sign for the local motor industry at a time when both the...

AI becomes more inclusive with African language foundations

Google and a consortium of African research institutions announced the launch of WAXAL, a large-scale, openly accessible speech dataset designed to catalyse research and build more inclusive AI technologies. The dataset bridges a critical digital divide for over...

Gold bounce-back is brewing, says deVere CEO

The dramatic fall in gold prices has the hallmarks of a “leverage-driven break” rather than a collapse in underlying demand. The prediction from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group comes as gold has experienced its sharpest price fall in more than a decade. It dropped...

RPA market to hit $35,84bn by 2033

The global robotic process automation market size is estimated to reach $35,84-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 29% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The rise in demand for lower operating costs is among the major accelerating...

Datatech acquires Maple Woods

Datatec’s subsidiary Logicalis USA has acquired 100% of Maple Woods Enterprises, with effect from 2 February 2026. Maple Woods is a long-term security partner of Logicalis USA. Its flagship Overwatch offering is an advanced cybersecurity and compliance programme...

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How AI and cloud are reimagining network operations

The telecommunications industry is undergoing a seismic shift in how networks are managed and optimised, writes Samar Mittal, vice-president and head of cloud and network services for MEA at Nokia. Traditional network operations, once reliant on manual interventions,...

How to match your degree to top new ICT competencies

Choosing your qualification is one of the most critical decisions prospective students will ever make. This decision is informed by understanding current and future skills which are in high demand, by keeping a close watch on developments in the market, as well as...

Your CV: fibs, white lies or full-on fabrication?

In today’s increasingly competitive job market, a strong CV can open doors to life-changing opportunities. However, the growing prevalence of misrepresented information on CVs is creating a significant challenge for employers. Jeremy Bossenger, director of BossJansen...

CRM security: Blueprint, not plugin. By design, not by default

Security concerns are changing the way companies approach their customer relationship management (CRM) platforms. The assumptions of a decade ago, where protection was bolted on post-implementation or wedged into existing workflows, are no longer sustainable. Eldon...

AI is ‘just a party trick’ unless companies act on its insights

Artificial intelligence (AI) can produce astonishingly accurate analyses and predictions, but these mean very little if businesses fail to act on them. “Unless you actually take the trouble to implement it, AI is just a party trick, which is very impressive but...

Climate volatility disrupts global supply chains

According to Aon’s latest 2025 Client Trends Report, climate volatility and extreme weather events are disrupting global trade routes, impacting supply chain reliability and leading to financial losses. The interconnectedness of trade adds complexity to the...

What financial institutions need to know about the COFI Bill

Once enacted, the much-anticipated Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill (COFI) will introduce a significant shift in the legislative and regulatory landscape of South Africa’s financial services sector. It forms a key component of the country’s Twin Peaks regulatory...

Building the workforce of the future with humans and machines

As AI becomes a fixture in the workplace, it’s not replacing us, it’s changing the way we work. From productivity gains to new skill demands, here’s how digital labour is changing jobs, and why Africa must seize the day By Ursula Fear, senior talent programme manager...

Power BI Data Analyst – Stellenbosch

ENVIRONMENT:A start-up, agricultural software company building solutions to optimise the value chain, while offering a business-to-business service, is seeking a Data Analyst to synthesize strategies for their clients (growers and buyers) by leveraging data management...

Mid-Senior Full Stack Developer (C#, ASP.NET, MSSQL) (CPT Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:A leader in Conversational Analytics seeks the coding expertise of a highly driven Mid-Senior Full Stack Developer with 7-10 years of professional Software Development experience. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects which will...

Data Engineer (Senior) 1462 – Gauteng Pretoria

Design, build and maintain scalable, secure and performant data pipelines and ETL processes to support analytics and ML use-cases.Develop data models and data warehouses / lakes that support reporting, analytics and machine learning needs.Implement and operate data...

Power BI Data Analyst – Stellenbosch – Western Cape Stellenbosch

ENVIRONMENT:A start-up, agricultural software company building solutions to optimise the value chain, while offering a business-to-business service, is seeking a Data Analyst to synthesize strategies for their clients (growers and buyers) by leveraging data management...

Junior Full Stack Developer (Ruby/Ruby on Rails) (Stellenbosch Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic AgriTech company seeks a Junior Full Stack Developer with an interest in building software that interfaces with industrial control systems. This role supports their broader mission of transforming Agricultural operations through automation,...

Back-End Developer (Entry) 2411

Assist in the development and maintenance of document templates using Exstream software.Collaborate with team members to gather and understand user requirements.Write and test XML, XPath, and Perl scripts for template customization.Support Unix scripting tasks to...

Data Controller (JHB / Stellenbosch / Eastern Cape)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client operates as a development company with offices in Stellenbosch and Johannesburg, specializing in the advancement of state-of-the-art agricultural technologies. They are seeking a Data Controller who is essentially an introduction to the group's...

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