Hubble finds the largest chaotic birthplace of planets

Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have imaged the largest protoplanetary disk ever observed circling a young star. For the first time in visible light, Hubble has revealed the disk is unexpectedly chaotic and turbulent, with wisps of material stretching...

Global cloud infrastructure spending climbs 25% to $102,6bn

According to new research from Omdia, global spending on cloud infrastructure services reached $102,6-billion in Q3 2025, representing 25% year-on-year growth. Market momentum remained stable, marking the fifth consecutive quarter in which growth has remained above...

Technology, talent and trust will define the workplace in 2026

With companies increasingly prioritising their employees, they are also recognising that productivity and engagement are driven by how, when and with whom they collaborate rather than solely where they work. Organisations of all sizes are embracing flexible and hybrid...

Swift action needed to unlock AI’s $1trn opportunity for Africa

The African Development Bank has released a report establishing a strategic roadmap for unlocking the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa. Developed under the G20 Digital Transformation Working Group, Africa’s AI Productivity...

Paratus Group launches Paratus 500

Paratus Group has launched “Paratus 500” as it becomes what it believes to be the first Pan-African telecommunications network services provider to cover 500-million people south of the equator. The group has expanded into seven additional African markets earlier this...

Phishing further evolves with AI and stealth

Kaspersky detected and blocked over 142-million phishing link clicks in Q2 2025 - a 3,3% increase globally and a 25,7% increase in Africa from Q1. Currently, phishing is going through a shift driven by sophisticated AI-powered deception techniques and innovative...

MTN scores global first with core network upgrades

MTN South Africa has become the first operator globally to go-live with automated In-service Software Upgrade (ISSU) on Ericsson Packet Core Gateway (PCG) node with a collocated Packet Core Firewall. The modernisation brings a range of benefits to South Africa’s...

When trade deals expire: What’s at stake with AGOA?

Market access to the US could further deteriorate for many African countries if the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is not renewed before its expiration today (30 September 2025). AGOA is a non-reciprocal US trade preference programme introduced in May 2000...

AI-enabling cloud services are the future of cloud

The adoption of AI within cloud services is poised to revolutionise IT operations, embedding AI as a fundamental element across everything from infrastructure management to application deployment. Significant investment from vendors is speeding up the commoditisation...

HashiCorp builds agentic infrastructure with Project infragraph

IBM company HashiCorp has introduced a series of infrastructure and security lifecycle innovations, and a preview of Project infragraph — a new strategic investment for the HashiCorp Cloud Platform (HCP) that lays the groundwork for agentic infrastructure....

Alleviating energy poverty in hardest-to-reach markets

UK impact investor British International Investment (BII) has committed $20-million to Acumen’s Hardest-to-Reach (H2R) initiative to expand energy access in frontier African economies. Through the initiative’s debt-focused vehicle, H2R Amplify, BII says its investment...

How to avoid ‘well-being washing’

Post the Covid-19 pandemic, its global lockdowns, restrictions, and general business mayhem, many companies are now making an effort to show they actually care about their employees. Better hours, working from home, lunchtime yoga classes  - and stats suggest that...

MEA maintains strong growth in hardcopy peripherals

The overall Middle East and Africa (MEA) hardcopy peripherals (HCP) market posted growth in both units and value in the first half of 2025 (1H25), according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC). The global technology research and consulting...

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Edge computing can accelerate digital transformation

South African businesses operate in an environment where real-time decision-making, responsiveness, and operational efficiency are critical for staying competitive. By Riaan van Staden, senior network engineer at Duxbury Networking As digital transformation...

The rise of Agile in HR analytics

As businesses navigate an ever-changing landscape, HR is stepping up from a traditionally reactive function to a proactive strategic partner. A major force driving this transformation is the adoption of Agile methodologies - particularly in HR analytics. By embracing...

The future of synthetic data

Data is a fundamental, core component of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). However, obtaining large, diverse, and high-quality datasets comes with challenges such as privacy concerns, cost implications, and regulatory constraints. According to...

Why kidnap and ransom insurance is important

Kidnapping for ransom and extortion is a rising global threat that affects individuals, families and businesses.  According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) annual crime statistics, kidnappings increased to 17 061 in 2023/24. Ryno de Kock, head of...

Peach Payments acquires West-African payments gateway

Peach Payments has agreed to acquire West-African payment platform PayDunya. In the process, it enters mainland Francophone Africa for the first time, following its expansion to Eswatini (2024), Mauritius (2021) and Kenya (2018). Peach Payments is an enterprise-grade...

Free coding bridges digital skills gap

In a country where many young people struggle to find jobs, a new initiative is offering hope and opportunities. Registrations are now open for 2025 for a free coding programme that goes beyond just teaching coding skills. The programme is about helping young South...

How to safeguard your AI Investments

Across South Africa, artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining industries, inspiring innovation, improving operations, and driving growth, writes Doug Woolley, GM and vice-president of Dell Technologies South Africa. The government and businesses are capitalising on...

Cisco unveils new Webex AI solutions

At Enterprise Connect, Cisco unveiled its vision for agentic AI collaboration, along with new AI-powered collaboration solutions designed to create futureproofed experiences for customers, employees and IT teams. Additional solutions announced across Collaboration...

Kaspersky expands Partner Locator

Kaspersky has expanded its interactive Partner Locator service by adding a dedicated section for Authorised Training Centres. The expanded capability provides resellers, Kaspersky partners, and cybersecurity professionals worldwide with easy access to technical...

Trend Micro to open-source model and AI agent

Trend Micro has announced the open-sourcing of Trend Cybertron, an AI model and agent framework designed to accelerate the development of autonomous cybersecurity agents. As one of the first specialised cybersecurity large language models (LLMs), it provides...

Full Stack JavaScript Engineer (React / Next.js / Expo / Supabase)

Full Stack JavaScript Engineer (React / [URL Removed] / Expo / Supabase) Join a Fast-Moving Startup Building Apps with Top Creators Remote South Africa | R25,000-R31,000 | UK Hours: 8 am-5 pm, Mon-Fri About Our Client This London-based startup partners with leading...

SQL Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban North

SQL DeveloperDurban | R50 000 - R60 000 per month About Our ClientOur client is a forward-thinking technology company providing integrated software and data solutions to the retail and distribution sector. They specialize in delivering scalable, high-performance...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0192 – Gauteng Pretoria

Design, develop, and maintain applications using C# and .NET core.Build and deploy cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure.Develop and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes and Helm.Implement CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions.Collaborate with DevOps...

Senior Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you a visionary Project Manager with a passion for structure, strategy, and driving impactful change? We're seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead the analysis and enhancement of our Project Office — shaping the future of project...

BI Developer

Designing, developing, and maintaining business intelligence solutions that provide insight into business performance.Collaborating with business stakeholders to identify and clarify their data analysis needs and reporting requirements.Designing and developing the...

Senior SAP BTP Developer

Design, develop, and deploy applications using SAP BTP services such as CAP, Workflow, Business Rules, API Management, and Integration Suite.Build scalable and secure solutions following BTP best practices.Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to...

BI Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Designing, developing, and maintaining business intelligence solutions that provide insight into business performance.Collaborating with business stakeholders to identify and clarify their data analysis needs and reporting requirements.Designing and developing the...

Senior SAP BTP Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein

Design, develop, and deploy applications using SAP BTP services such as CAP, Workflow, Business Rules, API Management, and Integration Suite.Build scalable and secure solutions following BTP best practices.Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to...

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