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...

OpenAI agent goes rogue and raids digital library

A rogue OpenAI agent is responsible for a completely autonomous attack on Hugging Face’s production infrastructure. The AI models responsible were being tested at the time, and managed to hack into the popular digital library, compromising some internal datasets and...

Transnet on track with R129bn recovery

Transnet will spend more than R129-billion over the next five years to restore the organisation’s sustainability and credibility. This is the word from group chief executive Michelle Phillips, addressing delegates at the SAPICS Conference in Cape Town. Phillips told...

Meta and Alphabet lead post-Covid growth

The world's largest online companies - including giants like Amazon, Google, Meta, Apple, Tencent and Netflix - have all seen their revenue skyrocket since the Covid-19 pandemic, with a global shift toward online products and solutions fueling their growth. According...

Cisco unveils secure infrastructure for the AI era

Cisco has unveiled new innovations to help companies adapt and transform in the AI era. Enterprises are under pressure to accelerate secure AI adoption and drive value from AI investments. To help organisations meet these opportunities, Cisco continues to reimagine...

United effort key to tackling SA’s plastic pollution

With World Earth Day coming up on Monday (22 April), the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) has underscored the critical need for concerted efforts to combat plastic pollution - a pressing environmental challenge in South Africa. This year's...

Digital investments market to hit $2,8trn in 2024

The assets under the management of the digital investments market - including robo-advisors and neobrokers - have snowballed over the past years, rising from $3,8-billion in 2017 to a whopping $2,26-trillion in 2023. And the entire market is expected to continue...

How to fight stress across social media

Stress Awareness Month, observed every April since 1992, serves as a critical reminder of the importance of managing stress for maintaining users’ mental and physical health. Social media has emerged as a significant source of stress, contributing to the proliferation...

Obituary: Stephan Nel

Stephan Nel, founder and CEO of the Omni Group of companies, has passed away. Nel was born in Potchefstroom on 18 February 1977 and died in Pretoria on 10 April 2024. A lifelong entrepreneur, he started his career in the IT industry at the age of 16, operating out of...

African alarm clock – the hadeda – just loves your lush lawn

A new study by Dr Carla du Toit, Professor Anusuya Chinsamy, and Associate Professor Susan Cunning from the University of Cape Town (UCT) has unveiled the extraordinary sensory capabilities of Hadeda Ibises (Bostrychia hagedash) - shedding light on their remarkable...

Cisco targets security in the AI age with Hypershield

Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is dominating the headlines today, but the technology to power the revolution is still being developed - and it is largely still unsecured. "This is one of the largest platform shifts most of us have experienced in...

Intel welcomes Open Platform for enterprise AI

The Linux Foundation AI & Data have announced the Open Platform for Enterprise AI (OPEA) as its latest Sandbox Project. OPEA aims to accelerate secure, cost-effective generative AI (GenAI) deployments for businesses by driving interoperability across a diverse and...

Hackers get more precise with malware attacks

In the last four years, hackers performed over 11-million malware attacks, reveals the latest study by NordPass, which also investigates which countries are the most targeted, which credentials are the most leaked, and which type of malware Internet users fall victim...

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Telkom launches new Mobile Data plans

Telkom has launched new Mobile Data plans that will provide customers with data connectivity for internet access to emails, social media applications, streaming and internet browsing while they are on the move. The new Mobile Data products will appeal to customers...

AI, 3D sensors aid gymnastics judges

The Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany, from 4 to 13 October represents a milestone for the project of the judging support system utilising artificial intelligence (AI) and 3D sensors, which is being jointly developed by Fujitsu and the...

Africa continues to be ripe for investment

Even though economic growth is slowing globally, technology innovation is unlocking unparalleled opportunities for countries all over the world, writes Julien Fouriot, sales director for Africa at Crosscall. Nowhere is this more evident than in Africa where developing...

CredoLab jumpstarts financial inclusion in SA

Alternative credit scoring fintech company CredoLab has officially launched on the African continent with the signing of three new clients - two banks and a leading airtime credit provider. Starting from South Africa, CredoLab is seeking to drive financial inclusion...

Westcon-Comstor is Context ChannelWatch Innovation Distributor

Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa has been awarded Distributor of the Year for the Innovation category in the 2019 Context ChannelWatch survey. The award is direct recognition of the distributor's innovative approach to deploying platforms, new tools and services as...

SA needs new breed of teachers

South Africa needs a new breed of teachers to meet the challenges of educating our youth in the 21st century - and it starts with giving them the expertise they need to ensure better educational outcomes. Speaking ahead of World Teachers' Day on 5 October, Spark...

SMEs the weakest link in supply chain security

Small to medium enterprises are at greatest risk from cyber security threats, and their vulnerability in turn poses a danger to the major corporations that they do business with. This is the contention of Steven Melnyk, Professor of Supply Chain Management at Michigan...

Mercedes-Benz debuts new electric vehicle in SA

Mercedes Benz premiered its all-new EQC model at this week's Smarter Mobility Africa summit at Time Square in Pretoria. "The EQC, the first electric vehicle from Mercedes-Benz brings a history of exceptional automotive design into a new era of mobility," says Johannes...

Azuri opens new off-grid solar centre in Kenya

Azuri Technologies, which provides pay-as-you-go solar home technology for off-grid Africa, has opened an Off-grid Solar Centre in Kisumu County, Kenya. According to the Kisumu County government, only 46% of the county's general population is connected to the grid....

Prepare for the jump to hyperscale

The ability to gain insight from vast and ever-growing repositories of data can potentially be a source of significant competitive advantage. However, this kind of analytics requires an entirely new approach to infrastructure. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data...

Solution Architect (Mining) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Solution Architect – Shape the Future of Tech!Are you a tech visionary who loves designing cutting-edge solutions that power businesses?Do you thrive on architecting seamless integrations, evaluating top-tier technologies, and ensuring rock-solid security? If you're...

Automation Test Analyst (SQE) – 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 Automation Test Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be...

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ENVIRONMENT:A leading web hosting company is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join its team. In this role, you will tackle complex, large-scale backend challenges while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Your responsibilities will include...

IT Technician

IT TECHNICIAN - 3 MONTH - POSSIBLE PERMANENT Are you passionate about technology and troubleshooting? Join our clients dynamic team as an IT Technician and help drive innovation while solving real-time technical challenges!PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST QUALIFY IN FULL FOR...

Automation Test Analyst (SQE)

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

Enterprise Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

End-to-End Mining Program Architect – Be the Tech Maestro of the Mining Revolution!Are you an Enterprise Architecture wizard with a deep love for mining, technology, and innovation?Do you thrive in complex ecosystems, connecting the dots across processes, systems, and...

Technical Support Manager (Northern Cape) – Northern Cape Kathu

Technical Support & Site Manager (based in Kathu)You will provide essential technical and safety support to both on-site services and workshop teams, ensuring timely and successful job execution.Key Responsibilities:Build and maintain strong client relationships...

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