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...

Consumers say GenAI has made content quality worse

Forty-nine percent of US consumers agree that GenAI has made the quality of content available worse, according to a new survey by Gartner, with this rising to 57% among younger consumers including Gen Z and millennials. A Gartner survey of 307 US consumers conducted...

SA’s multi-billion rand telecom upgrades risk hitting an AI wall

Telecommunications operators across Africa are directing billions of rand into network upgrades, high-capacity fibre backhaul, and 5G rollouts. However, new research from Cloudera suggests that this heavy physical infrastructure build still sits on fragile data...

Former asbestos miners face elevated mortality decades after exposure

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) School of Public Health has provided new insights into the long-term health consequences and mortality experience of former asbestos miners in South Africa. Published in the American...

Interconnected systems at risk of a digital pandemic

Are we ready for solar storms, submarine cable cuts, satellite disruptions, and extreme weather to disrupt communication networks and potentially trigger a “digital pandemic"? A new report – “When digital systems fail: The hidden risks of our digital world​" –...

AI offers a competitive advantage in cybersecurity

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping cybersecurity and is the biggest driver of change in the field, according to a new World Economic Forum report: 94% of cyber leaders identify AI as a defining force and 77% of organisations already use it in their...

Vodacom expects increased earnings

Vodacom has issued a trading statement for the financial year ended 31 March 2026. The group expects to report strong earnings per share (EPS) growth, with results consistent with its Vision 2030 double-digit EBITDA growth ambition. Accordingly, shareholders are...

Leadership changes at Intel focus on innovation

Intel has announced two key leadership appointments to strengthen its core product business and advance the company’s innovation agenda. Alex Katouzian will join Intel as executive vice-president and GM of the Client Computing and Physical AI Group. In this role,...

AI Draft Policy withdrawal: an uncomfortable moment but a useful one

The withdrawal of South Africa’s draft national AI policy by Communications Minister Solly Malatsi has caused understandable embarrassment, writes Darren Olivier, partner at Adams & Adams. Fictitious academic references found their way into a draft official policy...

IBM delivers an AI operating model blueprint

IBM has announced its most comprehensive expansion of enterprise AI and hybrid cloud management capabilities to date. Products and capabilities unveiled at the company’s Think conference include the next generation of IBM watsonx Orchestrate for multi-agent...

April vehicle sales strongest in over a decade

New vehicle sales in 2026 continued their positive trend in April, with 47 979 units sold. This makes April’s the best figure since 2013, according to the latest figures distributed by naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. This represents a remarkable performance...

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Smart regulation could unlock SA’s payment revolution

While the South African Reserve Bank's (SARB's) decision to embark on an inclusive robust review of the National Payment System (NPS) to allow non-banks and fintech’s into the ecosystem is a game changer, we must be cautious not to overregulate as this may...

AI heralds a new era of innovation for telecoms

Artificial intelligence (AI) is disrupting the status quo in telecommunications. As major global innovators push the boundaries of AI development, telecom companies have an opportunity to leverage these capabilities and deliver groundbreaking services that redefine...

The storage vulnerability you didn’t know you had

Data management is increasingly coming under the governance spotlight, yet a significant vulnerability often goes unnoticed. Many businesses operating on Microsoft 365 assume their data is comprehensively backed up. While Microsoft provides robust infrastructure...

From CV to conversation: Why the interview is crucial

A CV gives recruiters and employers an overview of a candidate’s qualifications, skills and career history, but it only tells one part of the candidate’s story. By Vanessa Gibb, people lead at Pnet Once you’ve compiled a shortlist of suitable candidates that meet the...

SA’s retail revolution demands a cyber resilience reckoning

South Africa's retail landscape stands at a digital crossroads. The sector's increasing transformation, from traditional brick-and-mortar operations to sophisticated omnichannel ecosystems, is unlocking unprecedented opportunities for growth, customer engagement, and...

The diversity gap costs more than talent

Every year, industry reports tell the same story: women make up only a quarter of the global cybersecurity workforce, and that figure is likely far lower in South Africa. By Julie Noizeux Inder, cybersecurity specialist at Fortinet The costs of this...

Cybersecurity – ignore it at your own peril

When a company as established as Jaguar Land Rover finds itself brought to a standstill by a cyberattack, it sends shockwaves through the entire business community. By Nickey Mannya, director for cybersecurity and next generation solutions at Westcon-Comstor Southern...

New data challenges lender assumptions about young consumers

South Africa’s younger credit-eligible consumers present significant growth opportunities for lenders if they can overcome persistent market assumptions that currently shape risk appetite and acquisition strategies. These assumptions include that younger consumers do...

Business Analyst

Are you a Power BI expert who thrives on turning complex data into meaningful, business-driven insights? This is an excellent opportunity for a data-driven professional who enjoys working closely with stakeholders and influencing decision-making through impactful...

Technical Integrator

Key Responsibilities: Key Outcomes (What success looks like)Integration scope, dependencies, and technical approach are defined, agreed, and signed off.Solution design and delivery are aligned with enterprise architecture standards and nonfunctional requirements...

Machiine learning engineer 2

Machine Learning Developer Job Description[THIS IS A TEST JOB DO NOT APPLY]We are seeking a talented and motivated Machine Learning Developer to design, develop, and deploy intelligent systems that solve real-world business problems. The ideal candidate will have...

Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

Are you a Power BI expert who thrives on turning complex data into meaningful, business-driven insights? This is an excellent opportunity for a data-driven professional who enjoys working closely with stakeholders and influencing decision-making through impactful...

Technical Integrator – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

Key Responsibilities: Key Outcomes (What success looks like)Integration scope, dependencies, and technical approach are defined, agreed, and signed off.Solution design and delivery are aligned with enterprise architecture standards and nonfunctional requirements...

Machiine learning engineer 2 – Western Cape Cape Town

Machine Learning Developer Job Description[THIS IS A TEST JOB DO NOT APPLY]We are seeking a talented and motivated Machine Learning Developer to design, develop, and deploy intelligent systems that solve real-world business problems. The ideal candidate will have...

Business Analyst

Are you a Power BI expert who thrives on turning complex data into meaningful, business-driven insights? This is an excellent opportunity for a data-driven professional who enjoys working closely with stakeholders and influencing decision-making through impactful...

Technical Integrator

Key responsibilities: Key Outcomes (What success looks like)Integration scope, dependencies, and technical approach are defined, agreed, and signed off.Solution design and delivery are aligned with enterprise architecture standards and non-functional requirements...

Senior Server Engineer (MS 365, Exchange 2010, Active Directory) (KZN)

ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE Enterprise Server support to clients of a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist seeking its next Senior Server Engineer for its KwaZulu-Natal Division. The ideal candidate must have Grade 12/Matric, Microsoft Certifications such as MCSA...

Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

Are you a Power BI expert who thrives on turning complex data into meaningful, business-driven insights? This is an excellent opportunity for a data-driven professional who enjoys working closely with stakeholders and influencing decision-making through impactful...

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