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...

Dell debuts AI-ready data centre infrastructure

Dell Technologies is introducing advancements across its industry-leading server, storage and data protection portfolios designed to help organisations achieve data centre modernisation. Organisations are rethinking their IT strategies to respond to the rise of AI,...

Eskom Expo’s District Expos add value to learners

Young scientists will have the opportunity to receive valuable feedback from a team of experts to help refine and improve their research projects at the upcoming Eskom Expo District Expos. School learners in Grades 4–12 and Technical and Vocational Education and...

Green entrepreneurs invited to apply for Anzisha Prize funding 

The Anzisha Prize, the biggest award on the continent for very young entrepreneurs aged 15 to 22, has announced the opening of applications for its upcoming funding cycle. This time, the focus is on green entrepreneurs who combines innovation and sustainability, and...

SA young scientists earn medals at Türkiye Science Fair

Two South African young scientists have both earned medals after successfully showcasing their scientific research at this year's Buca International Music, Science, Engineering Energy Fair (IMSEF), which took place in İzmir, Türkiye. Inge Higgins, a Grade 9 learner...

Gauteng young scientist gears up for Stockholm science seminar

Crawford International Ruimsig learner, Brandon de Greef, is participating in the Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar (SIYSS) during Nobel Week. De Greef, 18, from Krugersdorp, Gauteng, was honoured with the University of Pretoria/Professor Derek Gray...

IBM collaborates with AWS on cloud database

IBM has been working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) on the general availability of Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) for Db2, a fully managed cloud offering designed to make it easier for database customers to manage data for artificial intelligence (AI)...

Massive growth ahead for global mobile data traffic

Almost one-in-five of all global mobile subscriptions are expected to be 5G subscriptions by the end of 2023, as the growth proves resilient despite continued economic challenges and geopolitical unrest in some markets. The statistic is featured in the November 2023...

Resource-rich Africa has ‘no excuse to be poor’

With $6,2-trillion worth of natural resources, 65% of the world's uncultivated arable land, and a vibrant youth population, Africa has no excuse to be poor. This is the word from African Development Bank group president Dr Akinwumi Adesina, who says the continent must...

Internet use lowers death risk in over-50s

A new study reveals some unexpected health benefits of Internet usage - especially for older adult populations. According to research by Atlas VPN, Internet users aged 50 and older have a 33% lower risk of death than non-users. Engaging with new social connections and...

WiFi 7 is on the fast track

The latest cross-industry report by the Wireless Broadband Alliance reveals that WiFi 6, 6E, and 7 top the list of wireless technologies that network operators, ISPs, device and chipset vendors, enterprises and other companies plan to deploy by the end of 2024 - ahead...

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Revenue, profit growth for AYO

JSE-listed AYO Technology Solutions Limited (AYO) has posted revenue and profit growth for the financial year ended 31 August 2018. Revenue increased by 33% from R478-million to R639-million, with profit before tax up by 390% from R40-million to R196-million. Total...

Oracle honours partners for cloud business transformation

Oracle yesterday hosted its Oracle Partner Executive Forum, which takes place in six countries across the continent, as far afield as Senegal through to Kenya, throughout November. The Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) event provides Oracle's premier solution partners with...

Dell EMC advances VMware hybrid cloud

Dell EMC has announced key portfolio enhancements and integrations with VMware designed to help customers further automate operations of their modern data centre and hybrid cloud environments. "Organisations that digitally transform with a software-defined and...

TalentintheCloud launches new recruitment model

Fintech specialist recruitment agency TalentintheCloud has received further investment from Richard Alden, entrepreneur and former CEO of one of Africa's largest technology companies. The undisclosed investment will be used to build and market a new generation of...

FNB, RMB named best foreign exchange providers

FNB and RMB have been jointly recognised as the Best Foreign Exchange Provider in South Africa and Botswana for the third year running in the annual World's Best FX Provider awards hosted by Global Finance Magazine. The winners were selected from 114 countries and...

CSquared appoints CEO for its African fibre business

CSquared has announced the appointment of Lanre Kolade as its CEO, effective immediately. Kolade joins CSquared from Vodacom, where he spent 10 years in various executive roles, including MD of the West, East, Central Africa & South East Africa Regions as well as...

Countdown to success with Lenovo

The year-end countdown has begun, and Lenovo is making sure it gives distributors the best possible support to sell up a storm. Borrowing from the Xmas tradition, Lenovo is visiting distributors with an advent calendar that showers salespeople with sweet treats and...

IoT is as simple as ABC … D

There is no doubt that the Internet of Things (IoT) can solve everyday challenges using technology, and with IDC predicting there being over 20-billion connected devices by 2020, we are seeing an emergence of more IoT technology, creating even more choice. However,...

Responsibility for residential connectivity shifts

Growing demands for better connectivity mean property developers are starting to view fibre as just as crucial as water or electricity when building new complexes and office parks. Wiredscore - a global ratings agency for digital connectivity in commercial real estate...

IoT.nxt USA appoints COO for Americas

South African-based Internet of Things (IoT) technology company subsidiary IoT.nxt USA has appointed Jason Bradlee as its chief operating officer for the Americas. Prior to joining IoT.nxt, Bradlee served as executive vice-president and head of security for Fujitsu...

Senior Compass Business Analyst at Private

Understand the business requirement, build configurable solutions on COMPASS (the FIS® Policy Administration Suite), evaluate the solution and write functional specifications for the interfacing systems that integrate with COMPASS. Must have Minimum 7 years of...

Senior Project Manager (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A leading IT infrastructure company servicing a diverse & global clientele that ranges from medium-sized businesses to large enterprises seeks a proactive and passionate Senior Project Manager with a strong technical background. You will manage...

Junior Software Engineer – Remote Remote

Our client, based in Randburg is looking for the services of a Junior Software Developer to join their team. You should have a Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, and have experience with Maui / Xamarin, C# and SQL. Send your CV now!To support in the...

Senior Compass Business Analyst at Private – Gauteng Sandown

Understand the business requirement, build configurable solutions on COMPASS (the FIS® Policy Administration Suite), evaluate the solution and write functional specifications for the interfacing systems that integrate with COMPASS. Must have Minimum 7 years of...

Support Administrator

Key Responsibilities: Log support tickets and ensure they are correctly allocated.Assemble reports using MS Excel.Communicate effectively with clients and financial specialists.Streamline systems and processes.Follow instructions provided by consultants.Maintain...

Project Manager II

Project Manager IIProject Manager II - 12 Month ContractRequirements:Manage and deliver medium-sized projects from commencement to completionEnsure projects stay within scope, budget, and agreed timelinesHandle projects across various disciplines (e.g., property,...

Oracle PL/SQL Developer

One of our esteemed clients in the Western Cape is looking for the services of a Oracle PL SQL Developer on a permanent basis. Our client works Hybrid hours 3 days in the office, and 2 days remote. To qualify for this position you will need: Bachelor's degree in...

Support Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg

Key Responsibilities: Log support tickets and ensure they are correctly allocated.Assemble reports using MS Excel.Communicate effectively with clients and financial specialists.Streamline systems and processes.Follow instructions provided by consultants.Maintain...

Project Manager II – Gauteng Sandton

Project Manager IIProject Manager II - 12 Month ContractRequirements:Manage and deliver medium-sized projects from commencement to completionEnsure projects stay within scope, budget, and agreed timelinesHandle projects across various disciplines (e.g., property,...

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