AMD to power Europe’s next-gen LUMI-AI supercomputer
The EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) has signed a procurement contract with Bull to deliver LUMI-AI, a next-generation supercomputer at the CSC – IT Center for Science data centre in Kajaani, Finland. Powered by AMD Instinct MI430X GPUs and 6th Gen AMD EPYC...
Altron reports mid-year revenue growth
Altron has issued a voluntary operational update commenting on the five months ended 31 July 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. Trading and operational performance for the period has been broadly in line with management expectations, and the group expects...
Herotel brings Amazon’s Leo satellite services to SA
Kathy Gibson reports – Herotel has signed a distribution agreement with Amazon to bring its Leo Constellation satellite service to South Africa. Set to go live in 2027, South Africa will be among one of the first countries in the world to connect to the low earth...
Social media the top culprit as deepfake fraud grows
Deepfake attacks are growing, and costing people more. Scial media is the main culprit
Europe leans towards social media ban for children
The European Commission (EC) has come a step closer to implementing a social media ban for children. Yesterday, the commission received a commissioned report from the Special Panel on Child Safety Online, detailing the effect of social media on children and...
Smartphone shipments plummet as memory crisis hits
The global smartphone market shrank 6,7% year-on-year to 277,5-million units in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q26). This is according to the preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, The memory crisis...
Government defence spending impacts the Space Economy
Governments around the world made a global public investment of €119-billion in the space economy in 2025. This reflected a slight 3% decline from 2024, driven by US defence budget changes and flat NASA funding – despite European space budgets growing by 12% to...
A forged PhD reached a listed boardroom. How?
On 1 June 2026, the Financial Services Tribunal dismissed an application to overturn sanctions against a former independent non-executive director of a JSE-listed technology group. The Tribunal sided with the JSE, confirming a R500 000 fine and a 10-year...
ITU’s Partner2Connect reaches milestone for universal connectivity
The UN agency for digital technologies, ITU, says its Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital Coalition has surpassed $100-billion in commitments - exceeding a milestone in the international effort to expand global Internet connectivity and bridge the digital divide. With...
TCS in new deal to transform ABB’s global network operations
In a multi-million rand, multi-year deal, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has upped its collaboration with ABB from managing infrastructure and applications, to delivering end-to-end global network operations through an integrated network-as-a-service model. As part...
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Digital innovation and SaaS can change Nigeria’s energy landscape
Today, just over 60% of Nigerians have access to grid-connected electricity, and even those who do often endure erratic service, with the average daily supply standing at less than seven hours according to the country’s National Bureau of Statistics. By Elijah Daniel,...
Technical and vocational training centres key for SA’s automotive era
South Africa’s automotive sector is entering a time of rapid transformation as electric vehicles, hydrogen technologies and automated manufacturing begin reshaping how vehicles are built, serviced and maintained. The skills required in this environment combine...
The rise of the Autonomous Enterprise will redefine business in 2026
A powerful shift is reshaping how organisations operate, compete and grow, writes Sergio Maccotta, senior vice-president and GM of SAP Middle East and Africa – South. The era of digitisation is giving way to something more profound: the Autonomous Enterprise - a...
DPI the backbone of modern public services
South Africa is at a pivotal point in its digital transformation journey. With internet penetration now above 79%, the country has made significant strides in connectivity. By Chandra Mohan Malladi, global head,: digital public infrastructure (DPI) and financial...
Hexnode expands into Africa
Hexnode, the enterprise software division of Mitsogo, has released Hexnode XDR, its extended detection and response platform that underpins its effort to strengthen cyber resilience across African organisations. Across Africa, cyber threats continue to escalate in...
Cyber-resolutions that will actually improve your life in 2026
The new year is the perfect time to reset goals and build new habits. But apart from the usual commitments to exercise more, doomscroll less or eat better, 2026 is the year to finally get ‘cyber-fit’ – you don’t even have to drive to a gym for this one. While...
Why technical and vocational skills are SA’s growth engine
The 2025 matric results are out, and the class of 2026 returns to school the today (14 January 2026). Hundreds of thousands of young people face crucial decisions about their future. But the automatic assumption that university is the only path to success needs urgent...
How AI will transform the workplace in 2026
If you think just about every assumption about work has already been upended, get ready for even faster change in 2026. The key driver? Agentic AI. By Kevin Delaney, senior writer for Cisco Global Communications Because while we’ve already seen big paradigm shifts in...
New training scenarios from Kaspersky
Kaspersky has expanded its flagship awareness platform, Kaspersky Interactive Protection Simulation (KIPS), introducing new and updated scenarios that reflect the evolving cyberthreat landscape. The release aims to help corporations, banks and IT companies enhance...
Acer debuts Aspire AI Copilot+ PCs
Acer has announced new models of its Aspire series of mainstream laptops, powered by new Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors. Built as reliable all-rounders, the Acer Aspire 14 AI and Aspire 16 AI feature premium designs and deliver smooth performance, all at...
Project Manager IT at QES
Project Manager (Intermediate) - IT Delivery & Agile Environments Location: Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) - HybridContract Type: Independent Contract OverviewAn exciting opportunity exists for an Intermediate Project Manager to join a dynamic team in Cape Town....
Senior Data Scientist (AI & Agentic Systems) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you passionate about Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and building intelligent systems that solve real business problems?We're looking for a Senior Data Scientist who thrives on designing enterprise-scale AI solutions, building autonomous AI agents, and...
Project Manager IT at QES – Western Cape Bellville
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Senior Data Scientist (AI & Agentic Systems) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Are you passionate about Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and building intelligent systems that solve real business problems?We're looking for a Senior Data Scientist who thrives on designing enterprise-scale AI solutions, building autonomous AI agents, and...
Business Analyst at QES
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Full Stack Developer – Java (Spring) focused at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We're looking for an Expert Full Stack Developer who thrives on solving complex challenges, building enterprise-grade applications, and leveraging AI to create smarter, faster solutions.If Java is your second language, microservices are your playground, and you enjoy...
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My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently sourcing for a Business Analyst - Supply Chain / AI Forecasting to join them on a contract basis Cape Town / 4 days in office / Contract Role Overview This Senior Business Analyst role focuses on driving supply...
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My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently sourcing for a Business Architect to join them on an independent contract basis Cape Town / Hybrid / Contract / Financial Services / Insurance Overview We are seeking an experienced Business Architect to act as the...
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