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...

Atmospheric sputtering observed on Mars

After a decade of searching, NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere Volatile Evolution) mission has, for the first time, reported a direct observation of an elusive atmospheric escape process called sputtering that could help answer longstanding questions about the history of...

PC and tablet forecast up, despite uncertainty

After recording strong results in the first quarter of 2025, IDC is increasing its traditional PC forecast for 2025 — this comes despite the significant impact that US tariffs have had on its trading partners’ market sentiment. Global PC volume is now expected to...

These are the top websites blocked by employers

A significant portion of employers (72%) block malicious and adult websites due to malware threats, according to research from cybersecurity company NordLayer, which adds that 43% block gambling sites too - likely due to concerns over addiction and productivity...

Cybercriminals capitalise on businesses’ biggest flaw: Human risk

Cyberthreats are growing at an unprecedented pace and the year ahead will be fraught with cybercrime and incidents ahead of a global election year where more than 60 countries head to the polls, including South Africa - and new threats like AI and deepfake technology...

The evolution of solar power continues …

Kathy Gibson reports from Huawei FusionSolar Partner Summit - Carbon neutrality and intelligence are goals driving technology efforts in the next decades. As we build a new intelligent world, we are creating new energy sources along with new means of transportation,...

EU’s AI Act sets a precedent

The European Union's groundbreaking AI Act sets a precedent in regulating artificial intelligence (AI), introducing stringent requirements for developers and deployers, says research group GlobalData. With the adoption of the landmark legislation, establishing...

Load shedding forces SMEs to shut down their servers

The national disaster that is load shedding is already costing the South African economy almost R1-billion every day, according to the Reserve Bank. Now SMEs across the country are shutting down their server rooms because unreliable power means that running costs are...

Study finds signs of depression, anxiety in young adolescents

A groundbreaking study by the Alan J Flisher Centre for Public Mental Health at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has shed light on the mental health landscape faced by adolescents aged 10 to 14 in the Western Cape. The study - conducted by Mirriam Mkhize, Associate...

What’s needed to drive a vibrant renewable energy industry?

Kathy Gibson reports from the Future Energy show - There's no shortage of initiatives underway to drive a vibrant local industry for renewable energy, and the provision of net-zero energy into South Africa's businesses, factories and homes. But there are many...

Dell partners with Nvidia to debut enterprise AI stack

Dell Technologies has partnered with Nvidia to launch a full stack of enterprise-level artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. The company has strengthened its collaboration with Nvidia to help enterprises adopt AI technologies through the expansion of the Dell...

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Automation trend addresses operational agility at e4

An increasing number of local businesses are looking for more innovative ways to improve long term operational agility. Andrea Tucker, business applications head: R&D at e4, says that simple cost cutting is no longer enough, and organisations are turning to...

5 things you didn’t know you could do with your Smart TV

There's so much more you can do with your Smart TV than simply live-stream the latest HBO special at 3AM or link your Spotify playlist to the surround sound to get you through the Saturday spring cleaning. Smart TVs have evolved so quickly that it's difficult to...

How to thrive in the digital era

It's all about the human touch, writes Jeanette Marais, deputy-CEO of MMI Holdings. I don't believe anyone will deny that we are in the midst of digital disruption - or that businesses that embrace technology will benefit, while those who do not will lag behind....

Remove blind spots created by ‘dark data’

According to recent research carried out by Veritas Technologies, a leader in enterprise data protection and software-defined storage, organisations around the world continue to house "dark data," increasing the threat of cyber attacks. The amount of data being...

VodaPay Masterpass enables safe digital payments

Vodacom in collaboration with Mastercard has launched VodaPay Masterpass, which enables Vodacom customers to load any bank card into a secure digital wallet downloaded as an app on their smartphone. Once loaded, these cards and the secure credentials associated with...

Are you prepared for multinational risks?

In recent years, many more organisations have established business continuity management programmes (BCPs) which define the different processes (suggestion to utilise the wording of 'process' rather than 'system' due to general, but not always, confusion around BCP...

Helping small business: network, compute, secure and collaborate

There is little help in the market for the small business IT professional who continues to wear multiple hats, juggling the need to digitally transform the business, allow employees to remain mobile and stay on top of the threat of cyberattacks. With the launch of its...

STEM Hackathon helps prepare township learners for 4IR

Accenture hosted this weekend the STEM Hackathon for learners from Alexandra, Diepsloot and Olievenhoutbosch this weekend, enabling them to visualise the data used in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curriculum in a practical manner. The Hackathon...

What to look for in a background screening provider

Employee background screening is highly valuable in the recruitment process as it assists with the identification of red flags such as criminal behaviour, unverified qualifications, fabricated experience and other CV embellishments. Its ability to deliver transparency...

Canon continues to meet green goals

Canon South Africa continues its path towards carbon neutrality by implementing strong systems and processes to manage environmental impacts responsibly across operations and through the supply chain. The company has set the target to reduce the lifecycle carbon...

Senior Software Engineer

Overview:The Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions for the organisation's SaaS applications. This role requires strong technical expertise in software development, performance optimisation, security, and...

Network Engineer

The primary purpose of the Network Engineer role is to provide expert-level technical support and engineering solutions for a Windows 11-based environment. This includes supporting laptop reimaging, software deployment, SCCM package configurations, Active Directory...

Cybersecurity Specialist: Application Security (12-Month Contract)

ENVIRONMENT:FOCUS on securing the development lifecycle of software applications and ensure that web applications are developed and deployed securely as the next Cybersecurity Specialist: Application Security wanted by a dynamic Energy Specialist. You will be...

Senior React Native Developer

One of our clients who is the leading supplier of intelligent security solutions to security companies across Sub-Saharan Africa is looking for a Senior React Native Developer. Key Requirements: Minimum of 5 years of development.Degree in Computer Science,...

Senior Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Overview:The Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions for the organisation's SaaS applications. This role requires strong technical expertise in software development, performance optimisation, security, and...

Network Engineer – Eastern Cape Sidwell

The primary purpose of the Network Engineer role is to provide expert-level technical support and engineering solutions for a Windows 11-based environment. This includes supporting laptop reimaging, software deployment, SCCM package configurations, Active Directory...

Senior React Native Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

One of our clients who is the leading supplier of intelligent security solutions to security companies across Sub-Saharan Africa is looking for a Senior React Native Developer. Key Requirements: Minimum of 5 years of development.Degree in Computer Science,...

Java Developer (Zimbra) – 6 month contract

Overview:We're seeking an experienced Java Developer to contract for our team for a highly focused 6 month project, in order enhance our product suite by developing custom extensions and Zimlets for Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS). This role requires expertise in...

Mid-Level C#.Net Developer (JHB Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:THE talents of a dedicated and deadline-driven Mid-Level C#.Net Developer is required by a Joburg-based Marketing & Media Solutions Provider to join its team. Your core role will entail developing new products and features while maintaining existing...

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