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

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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...

Intel Core Ultra helps Deloitte speed routine tasks

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IBM tees up watsonx for the 2025 Masters

IBM and the Masters Tournament have announced a series of digital fan features returning to the award-winning Masters app and Masters.com ahead of this year's Tournament. The watsonx AI-powered capabilities – the latest in a 30-year collaboration between IBM and the...

Massive data growth demands new data centre thinking

Kathy Gibson reports from Zagreb, Croatia - As technology becomes more pervasive in people's lives, the amount of data being created is growing apace. This means this data needs to be secured, made available and preserved, says Karsten Winther, president, Europe,...

‘Future leaders’ call for stronger voice in net zero transition

A global survey of young business professionals has revealed a growing appetite among the next generation of leaders to take a more active involvement in the journey to net zero. With COP28 just one week away, KPMG's "Leaders 2050" team interviewed 363 young people...

The scams to look out for this Black Friday

Despite continued reports about the tough economic environment facing South African consumers and the fact that disposable income is steadily decreasing, South Africans are still enjoying Black Friday sales. Statistics released by First National Bank show that over...

Africa remains a top target for cybercriminals

As organisations continue to become more digitised, especially in Africa, cybercriminals are staying abreast of developments - so much so that throughout this year, the continent remains one of the world regions most targeted by cybercrime. At a recent press...

Safety checklist for Black Friday online shopping

Vigilance is urged during this 2023 Black Friday and Cyber Monday as AI-generated scams enhance the threat to this year's festive shoppers and it's revealed that seven in 10 British people worry that AI will make it easier for criminals to commit online fraud. But...

GenAI job postings surge in Q3

As companies swiftly develop medium- and long-term talent plans to adapt to the evolving work landscape driven by GenAI, there is an increase in the number of job postings related to GenAI, reveals the Job Analytics Database of GlobalData. Sherla Sriprada, business...

95% of Internet users use social media

The social media space has grown tremendously in recent years becoming an integral part of everyday life for billions worldwide. Today, social media platforms count more users than ever, and their numbers keep rising. According to data from OnlyAccounts.io, as of...

Why SA companies might not pay living 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, according to Professor Ines Meyer of the Living Wage South Africa Network whose groundbreaking research...

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Vodacom helps business stay connected to services

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ESET launches new security solutions

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FNB launches SnapChat lens

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Fujitsu brings petabyte-scale storage to the data centre

Fujitsu has launched the Eternus DX8900 S4 storage solution, bringing flash-optimised petabyte-scale storage to the data center. This new generation system reduces complexity by eliminating the need for varying storage tiers for different workloads and consolidates...

Be in the driving seat of your fleet security

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How Cofense simulations defend against corporate phishing

Over the past few years, phishing attacks that target us at work have grown in sophistication and credibility. While they still pop up every now and then, the days of badly written e-mails claiming to be from long-lost uncles with millions of dollars merely needing to...

Netia, Nokia deploy virtualised DAA cable network

Nokia has announced that Netia, one of the largest regional telecommunication operators in Poland, will deploy its Unified Cable Access solution to significantly increase the network capacity needed to support surging bandwidth demands. Initially targeting the cities...

Moving SA forward this Transport Month

An effective transport and logistics network is a fundamental building block for a country to be competitive within the global market. This October, South Africa celebrates Transport Month under the theme "Together we move South Africa forward". The campaign...

Data centre management as a service is a game changer

Connectivity and data continue to transform the way that industries work, how companies interact and how people live. Data centres, server rooms and IT closets all play a critical role in making this happen. By Riaan de Leeuw, vice-president: IT division for...

WASPA beefs up to protect cell users

South Africa's Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA) has secured the services of a dedicated compliance manager to oversee the department tasked with monitoring members' products and services offered to cellular consumers. WASPA's over...

Senior Software Developer Node.js – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

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IT Architect – Gauteng Centurion

The role of IT Architect – Applications, Technology and Security is responsible for the strategic applications, technology and security transformation within the organization and overseeing critical deliverables; such as application catalogue, rationalization, robust...

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IT Learnerships at Geeks4learning

About Geeks4LearningGeeks4Learning is an accredited {{IT}} training academy with a mission to develop the next generation of top {{IT}} talent.Our learnerships offer the right combination of practical and theoretical training to make you job-ready and are aligned with...

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Senior Integration Engineer

Are you a passionate and driven Senior Integration Engineer with a knack for solving complex problems and a desire to make a real impact? If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy delivering high-quality solutions, and are looking for a rewarding career with...

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