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...

UK bans social media for under-16s

The UK government today banned social media platforms from offering services to under-16s. The government plans to use the same model for a social media ban as Australia. This would capture user-to-user platforms, whose purpose is to enable social interaction...

It’s official: ‘very strong’ El Nino now likely

NOAA’s National Weather Service has announced that El Nino has developed in the tropical Pacific, and issued an El Nino Advisory. El Nino, the warm phase of the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO), is predicted to intensify to a moderate or strong level this fall....

Beware of bogus World Cup sites

Millions of football fans around the world are gearing up for the World Cup, and cybercriminals are seizing the moment to exploit the heightened interest. Experts at Kaspersky have uncovered various types of scams that mimic official tournament resources or leverage...

Microsoft equips non-profits with AI skills

Microsoft South Africa today announced the launch of the AI for Non-profits Signature Credential as part of Microsoft Elevate, unveiled at the Women in Tech Global Summit 2026 in South Africa. The new credential is designed to equip non-profit professionals with...

Sea Monster partners with King’s Trust International

Launched in 2011, Sea Monster uses gaming as an instrument for change. Over the past 15 years, with more than R16-million investment from growth funding partner Edge Growth across multiple funds, it has made significant progress. As a small business development...

Net salaries hold steady for now, but uncertainty looms

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million South African earners, edged higher in March 2026. Remaining above year-ago levels, the data points to a stabilisation in net salaries over the first quarter of...

Esquire Online confirms security breach

Esquire Online, a division of Esquire Technologies South Africa, confirms that it has identified and contained a security incident involving unauthorised access to part of its online ordering platform. The incident was detected on Friday, 24 April 2026, and involved...

AI, cloud, security top job vacancies

The global job market experienced a positive shift in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, with job postings growing by 6,4% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ), a sign of potential early stabilisation as companies cautiously resumed hiring following year-end slowdowns. These are...

IATA calls on African governments to prioritise aviation

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on African governments to prioritize aviation as a strategic enabler of economic and social development. “Aviation is economic infrastructure for Africa. Its value lies in the long‑term benefits it delivers,”...

Europe wilts under rapid warming

Rapid warming in Europe is reducing snow and ice cover, while dangerously high air temperatures, drought, heatwaves and record ocean temperatures are affecting regions from the Arctic to the Mediterranean. Europe, along with many other regions of the globe, is exposed...

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NetScout extends visibility into Kubernetes

NetScout Systems has announced an innovation aimed at meeting organisations’ increasing needs for comprehensive observability within complex cloud environments. With the ever-growing demands of large, multi-cluster Kubernetes deployments, organisations often face...

Zoho expands AI access

Zoho has launched a new agentic AI features across three key product categories: collaboration, customer experience, and human resources. The new capabilities are designed to help businesses enhance productivity, automate routine tasks, and focus on higher-value work....

Why you shouldn’t miss Dell Technologies Forum

Business-driven technology demands are evolving faster than ever. For IT decision makers navigating a complex digital landscape, staying ahead requires more than following trends, it takes strategic insight, proven solutions, and the confidence to drive...

Altron HealthTech to pilot SA’s first oncology companion app 

The last thing someone dealing with a life-threatening disease wants is the pain of endless administrative paperwork and confusion that arises when aspects of their care are not easily coordinated. Altron HealthTech is set to pilot a solution designed to minimise...

NEC XON and Mimosa aim to connect the unconnected

NEC XON has partnered with Mimosa Networks to accelerate digital inclusion by delivering high-speed broadband connectivity to underserved and rural communities across Africa. The partnership has already secured a landmark deployment into four territories with one of...

Mukuru and Jumo partner on AI powered credit solution

Mukuru has partnered with AI-powered banking technology provider Jumo to launch ‘Fast Loan’, a scalable, mobile-first credit solution designed to address a critical gap in South Africa’s financial ecosystem. According to TransUnion, 16,8-million people in South Africa...

Sophos announces Security Operations portfolio evolution

Sophos has announced significant enhancements to its Security Operations portfolio. In the months since the acquisition of Secureworks for $859-million, Sophos has made transformative progress, unifying technologies, expertise, and services from across its expanded...

Veeam to acquire Securiti AI

Veeam Software has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Securiti AI, a leader in Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) that also spans privacy, governance, access, and AI trust across hybrid, multi-cloud, and SaaS platforms, for $1,725-billion. With the...

SA needs a collaborative, coordinated AI skills strategy

South Africa has the potential to harness the power of AI to positively transform the economy and society. By Rowen Pillai, CEO of LeanTechnovations The global shift driven by AI is affecting industries and altering how businesses function, promising to add an...

Service Desk Engineer – Reactive – Response – Cape Town

Service Desk Engineer (1st & 2nd Line Support)An exciting opportunity is available for a skilled Service Desk Engineer to join a fast-paced technical support environment in Brackenfell, Cape Town.This role is ideal for someone with strong 1st and 2nd line support...

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SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR (24 MONTHS CONTRACT

The purpose of the job is to plan, manage, administer, and secure system databases, troubleshoot database issues affecting system performance, and ensure data quality across the databases. As an SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA), you will be responsible for:...

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