Microsoft ramps up Azure with new AMD tech
AMD and Microsoft have expanded their long-term strategic partnership spanning AMD GPUs, CPUs, networking, and software on Microsoft Azure. At the centre of this expansion, Microsoft will deploy the AMD Helios Rackscale Solution, to power frontier model AI inference...
Google adds three new AI models
Google has expanded its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) lineup with three new models. Gemini 3.6 Flash is an improved flagship model with stronger coding and financial analysis capabilities. Google says it uses 17% fewer tokens than its predecessor, lowering usage...
Big increase in direct to cell users falls short of expectations
A new study by Juniper Research projects that the total number of monthly active direct to cell (D2C) users will rise from 17,4-million in 2026 to 133-million in 2031. This substantial growth will be driven by new mobile network operators (MNOs) launching D2C...
AI entrepreneur wins Mr Price’s R1m Bindzu Youth Fund prize
The Mr Price Foundation has awarded its R1-million top Bindzu Youth Fund prize to Gauteng entrepreneur Kamogelo Selepe, founder of AI-powered marketing technology business ArcaneEdge, following a national entrepreneurship programme that attracted 1 692 applications...
Intel aims to enable AI from chip to system
Intel has unveiled new development that address customers’ chip-to-systems-level AI needs with solutions tailored to address their specific industry challenges. The new offerings include: New rackscale AI infrastructure: Intel announced rackscale AI infrastructure for...
Anthropic widens Project Glasswing reach
Anthropic is expanding Project Glasswing, its collaborative effort to secure the world’s most important software. In early April, about 50 initial partners had access to Claude Mythos Preview, and since then, they’ve been deploying the model to scan their codebases...
Memory prices and conflict stymie MEA smartphone shipments
Mobile shipments in the Middle East and Africa declined 7% YoY in the first quarter of 2026, according to Counterpoint’s Market Monitor, marking the region’s first quarter of decline after a strong 2025. The decline was due to increasing prices from the memory crisis,...
Divergence of global growth now a key FX market driver
Currency movements are increasingly being influenced not only by interest rate expectations, but also by the relative pace of economic growth across leading economies, according to new research from JustMarkets. With the US expanding faster than the Eurozone, the UK...
Without a scalable AI strategy, CFOs could fall behind
Chief financial officers (CFOs) must stop treating AI as a collection of tools and use cases as they develop systems that allow AI to be productive at scale, according to Gartner. “If CFOs are feeling stuck in the piloting phase of AI, it’s likely because they’ve...
WLAN market maintains double-digit growth
First quarter WLAN revenues were driven by a 14% growth in unit shipments and an average selling price that is starting to creep up, according to Dell’Oro Group. “Several vendors have increased WLAN list prices to compensate for increasing costs of memory components...
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G20 was ultimately a triumph for SA and Africa
The recent G20 summit in Johannesburg, which included a final declaration, transcended the anticipated geopolitical storms. By Hugh Hacking, executive head of structured investments and annuities at Momentum Corporate Despite the highly publicised boycott by the US...
The digital shift reshaping SA retail
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Anti-vandal copper-aluminium busbar launched
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Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal invests R1,1bn
Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal has announced a transformative investment of over R1,1-billion in network infrastructure for the current financial year (FY26). "Our investment in KwaZulu-Natal reflects our commitment to building a digitally inclusive province where everyone can...
Kaspersky SD-WAN debuts hardware and software enhancements
Kaspersky SD-WAN now provides enhanced network reliability and management with new hardware models, advanced troubleshooting tools, improved LTE diagnostics and scalable CPE support. These features enable more secure, efficient and flexible network deployment for...
Secure, digital engagement can power citizen trust in West Africa’s energy sector
As West Africa navigates the dual imperatives of expanding energy access and accelerating digital transformation, the demand for secure, resilient and citizen-centric power infrastructure has reached a critical point. By Olatayo Ladipo-Ajai, regional manager: West...
Despite record security spending, data loss drains SA businesses
South African organisations, already navigating a tough economic climate, are facing another significant drain on their resources: the persistent and costly loss of sensitive data. While external threats grab headlines, new research reveals that a significant number...
Essential functions for AI transformation to fuel Africa’s growth
I’ve just returned from Dreamforce 2025 in San Francisco, where leaders from around the world were talking about what comes next in the “agentic era” – a future where AI systems don’t just automate tasks, but plan, reason and act independently to achieve complex...
The real cost of festive season downtime
It's 23 December, 5:47 PM. The queue in your store stretches to the entrance. Trolleys overflow with festive groceries, last-minute gifts and emergency purchases. Your staff are moving fast, scanning items, processing payments. Then it happens: the screen freezes. The...
Vertiv and Caterpillar in energy optimisation collaboration
Vertiv and Caterpillar have signed a strategic undertaking to collaborate on advanced energy optimisation solutions for data centres. The initiative will integrate Vertiv’s power distribution and cooling portfolio with Caterpillar’s, and its subsidiary Solar...
Celonis Developer – Remote Remote
Qualifications Proven experience working with the Celonis EMS platform. Strong SQL skills and experience in data modeling. Knowledge of ETL processes and data integration techniques. Experience integrating data from SAP and other enterprise systems. Understanding of...
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A forward thinking company leading the charge in the Web3 domain is seeking passionate individuals to join an innovative team. If you are tech savvy and eager to dive into digital assets, blockchain, AI and beyond, this is your chance to be part of something ground...
Business Systems Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg
The Business Systems Manager is responsible for overseeing the implementation, optimisation, integration, and ongoing support of core business systems within the organisation. The role ensures systems are aligned with operational needs, support efficient business...
Business Systems Manager
The Business Systems Manager is responsible for overseeing the implementation, optimisation, integration, and ongoing support of core business systems within the organisation. The role ensures systems are aligned with operational needs, support efficient business...
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A leading project management and infrastructure consulting company is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Project Manager to join their team in Cape Town City Centre. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a project professional with experience in...
IT Specialist (Hardware, Systems & Networks)
Job objective:The IT Specialist is responsible for ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient IT infrastructure across the manufacturing plant and commercial functions. The role supports production systems, business operations, OEM customer requirements, and compliance...
IT Specialist (Hardware, Systems & Networks) – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Job objective:The IT Specialist is responsible for ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient IT infrastructure across the manufacturing plant and commercial functions. The role supports production systems, business operations, OEM customer requirements, and compliance...
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About the RoleA data-driven organisation is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join its Platform Engineering team. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, operating, and continuously improving the software delivery platform across Kubernetes, Argo...
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About the RoleA data-driven organisation is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join its Platform Engineering team. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, operating, and continuously improving the software delivery platform across Kubernetes, Argo...
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About the RoleA well-established, data-driven organisation is seeking an experienced Python Developer to join its growing technical team. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining robust backend systems and APIs that support...
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