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...

OpenAI agent goes rogue and raids digital library

A rogue OpenAI agent is responsible for a completely autonomous attack on Hugging Face’s production infrastructure. The AI models responsible were being tested at the time, and managed to hack into the popular digital library, compromising some internal datasets and...

Data centre construction market to hit $456,5bn by 2030

The global data centre construction market size is anticipated to reach $456,5-billion in 2030 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 11,8% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market growth is fueled by the increasing demand for...

Cameras help to drive down crime in Hatfield

Vumacam, in conjunction with the Hatfield City Improvement District (CID) in Tshwane, has demonstrated significant steps towards bolstering community safety and security in the area since the partnership began in May 2024. During this time Vumacam has assumed full...

New resources targeting tech offer hope for connectivity challenges

ITU's Partner2Connect Digital Coalition has identified new connectivity projects worth $7-billion worldwide in 2023, the UN tech agency announced at ​Partner2Connect's second annual meeting in Geneva. The new commitments increase to nearly $37-billion the value of...

Industrial printer shipments decline

Global shipments of industrial printers declined 2.4% year over year in the third quarter of 2023 (3Q23), according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Industrial Printer Tracker. However, the market contraction appears to be...

N3 toll plazas go contactless

FNB, in partnership with Visa and N3 Toll Concession (RF) (N3TC), are introducing a contactless card payments at toll plazas on the N3 Toll Route. Toll plazas will be equipped with card acceptance devices that will help to reduce time spent at the toll booth and...

Forescout raises alarm over Sierra Wireless routers

Global cybersecurity specialist Forescout has released “SIERRA:21 – Living on the Edge”, an analysis of 21 newly-discovered vulnerabilities within OT/IoT routers and open-source software components which emphasises the continued risk to critical infrastructure and...

Employers urged to rethink minimum wages

In a world of growing calls for global social reform, companies that want to preserve their market share will have to pay their employees at least a living wage. This is according to Professor Ines Meyer of the Living Wage South Africa Network, whose research paves...

Africa is ‘a uniquely appealing green investment destination’

KPMG has released a new report highlighting Africa's significant investment opportunity in renewable energy, detailing nearly $250-billion untapped green investment opportunities in areas such as solar, wind, and hydrogen. As it stands, Africa will need $277-billion...

Healthy half-year growth for public cloud services

Worldwide revenue for the public cloud services market totaled $315,5-billion in the first half of 2023 (1H23) - an increase of 19,1% over the same period in 2022 - according to IDC's latest Worldwide Semiannual Public Cloud Services Tracker. Software as a Service -...

AMD adds to Ryzen portfolio to advance the AI PC era

Looking to make its mark on the burgeoning AI market, AMD has released the latest processors in its Ryzen portfolio - the Ryzen 8040 Series - which are expected to be broadly available from leading OEMs in the first quarter of next year. With the integrated Ryzen AI...

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Open source software is a powerful springboard for innovation and collaboration. When harnessed correctly it can enhance data security, expedite services through innovative coding and development, as well as unlock restrictions to commercial freedom. By Simon...

The evolution of supply chain networks

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HID Global speeds retransfer printing

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Why mobile and card acceptance by informal retailers is key

Despite the majority (77%) of adult South Africans owning bank accounts, more than half of the total value of all consumer transactions in the country are still conducted in cash. This suggests that being formally banked may not be enough of an incentive for consumers...

DEHN Africa helps to mitigate risk

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Moving the Africa Free Trade Area agreement ahead

A total of 44 African nations signed the landmark African Continental Free Trade agreement earlier this year, with only 12 out of the required 22 countries ratifying the accord, but policy makers say there is time enough - and practical solutions - to move the process...

Addressing critical gaps in Africa’s youth entrepreneurship

The decade and a half through 2015 witnessed a level of optimism in Africa rarely seen before. By Lamin Manneh, director of the UNDP Regional Service For Africa During that period, the continent registered unprecedented uninterrupted high rates of economic since 2000,...

What’s causing today’s IT security gap?

What's stopping global businesses from protecting their assets despite significant investments in cyber security programmes? That's the question we asked ourselves when trying to determine what the reasons are behind the dangerous gap in modern IT security. By Simon...

Liquid Telecoms invest in Egyptian network

Pan-African telecoms group Liquid Telecom has announced that it is investing 8-billion Egyptian Pounds ($400m US Dollars) in Egypt over the next three years. This is part of a major partnership with Telecom Egypt which includes network infrastructure and data centres....

Better security with Westcon and F5

Seventy-five percent of data breaches start with identity attacks and the majority of these are now made by attackers using advanced automation techniques. These self-same automation techniques are now being used to scan applications for vulnerabilities, attack...

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My client based in Plattekloof (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join them on a permanent basis. IT / Finance Responsibilities Collaborate with the product team to collect requirements and verify design feasibilityTransform...

Applications Engineer – Gauteng Braamfontein

An engineering manufacturer seeks the specialized expertise of an experienced Application Engineer. This is an outstanding company to work for.Description:A technical professional who bridges the gap between sales and engineering by deeply understanding customer...

Functional Tester

Functional Tester - Hybrid. - Contract4+ years of experience in Functional Testing role primarily responsible for checking new software products, clearing them for defects or issues.Run various scenario's tests to ensure it meets standards and guidelines before it can...

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IT Developer - 12 Month ContractIT Developer - 12 Month ContractFrontend:Angular: Proficiency in components, services, routing, forms, HTTP client, and Angular CLIGWT: Experience with widgets, RPC, event handling, overlays, and UIBinderBackend:Java and JEE: Mastery of...

Data Engineer BI Developer

We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to design, develop, and optimize custom reports and dashboards that transform raw data into meaningful insights. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SQL, DAX, and data visualization, with experience in data...

Functional Tester – Remote Remote

Functional Tester - Hybrid. - Contract4+ years of experience in Functional Testing role primarily responsible for checking new software products, clearing them for defects or issues.Run various scenario's tests to ensure it meets standards and guidelines before it can...

IT Developer – Gauteng Sandton

IT Developer - 12 Month ContractIT Developer - 12 Month ContractFrontend:Angular: Proficiency in components, services, routing, forms, HTTP client, and Angular CLIGWT: Experience with widgets, RPC, event handling, overlays, and UIBinderBackend:Java and JEE: Mastery of...

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