Energy, water, skills could hobble data centres in the AI age

The global acceleration of artificial intelligence continues to reshape investment flows, digital infrastructure and economic growth. According to a new global analysis by Coface, data centres - the backbone of AI development are expanding at an unprecedented pace,...

2025 ozone hole ranks as 5th-smallest since 1992

While continental in scale, the ozone hole over the Antarctic was small in 2025 compared to previous years and remains on track to recover later this century, NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported. The hole this year was the...

Biology model IDs more than 1m species, and counting

Tanya Berger-Wolf’s first computational biology project started as a bet with a colleague: that she could build an AI model capable of identifying individual zebras faster than a zoologist. She won. Now, the director of the Translational Data Analytics Institute and a...

US B20 commits to building on this year’s resolutions

Kathy Gibson reports - As the US takes over chairmanship of the G20 in 2026, the US business community has committed to continue working with and advancing the resolutions of the B20 South Africa. Suzanne Clark, president and CEO of the US Chamber of Commerce, who...

Hybrid working can help to reduce employee burnout

The vast majority of workers who have shifted to a hybrid model say that it has helped them to greatly reduce burnout in their working lives, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). The study, undertaken among more than 1 000 hybrid...

OpenAI and Broadcom ink deal for AI chips

OpenAI and Broadcom have announced a collaboration for 10 gigawatts of custom AI accelerators. OpenAI will design the accelerators and systems, which will be developed and deployed in partnership with Broadcom. By designing its own chips and systems, OpenAI can embed...

FNB warns about new fraud

FNB has warned the public about a fraud that involves criminals selling FNB Business Accounts to individuals who reside outside the borders of South Africa, particularly in Zimbabwe and Mozambique. The fraud sees criminals falsely presenting themselves as FNB...

Mental disorders shorten life expectancy of people with HIV

A new international study led by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the University of Bern has found that people living with HIV who also have a mental disorder live, on average, three to five years shorter than people with HIV who do not have a...

BankservAfrica rebrands as PayInc

BankservAfrica has launched its new identity, marking a decisive shift in its role at the centre of South Africa’s payments landscape. Now PayInc, the rebrand represents more than a change of name. It reflects a renewed purpose, positioning the leading payments...

Agentic AI to dominate IT budget expansion

Year-over-year (YoY) spending, between 2025 and 2029 for artificial intelligence (AI) will grow by 31,9%, according to data from the International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide Artificial Intelligence IT Spending Market Forecast. This investment, driven by the...

Global gaming PC spend set for growth

The world is spending more on gaming PCs and laptops than ever, and this trend shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. A massive gaming user base and the growing esports audience have kept demand strong even when global PC sales hit the brakes. Cutting-edge...

Nvidia earnings show shift from ‘hyper growth to high growth’

Nvidia’s latest results underscore a turning point for markets: the AI leader is moving from hyper growth to high growth, says Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group. The company reported second-quarter earnings that beat expectations, with adjusted EPS of $1.04 on revenue...

DDOS continues to dominate the digital battlefield

DDoS attacks have evolved into precision-guided weapons of geopolitical influence capable of destabilising critical infrastructure, according to new research from NetScout, with hacktivist groups like NoName057(16) orchestrating hundreds of coordinated strikes each...

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The AI revolution is here: but are we secure?

South African businesses are sprinting to embrace generative AI, lured by its potential to drive efficiency, productivity, and innovation, writes Boland Lithebe, security lead for Accenture, Africa. But here’s the stark reality: without a rock-solid cybersecurity...

Maximise the skills development component of your B-BBEE scorecard

The financial year-end is looming, and with just days to go, businesses must ensure that all Skills Development measures are in place to maximise their B-BBEE scorecard points. By Anton Visser, chief operations officer of SA Business School and Alefbet Learning Skills...

Gen Zs, Alphas guilty of introducing cyber risks

With growing cybersecurity concerns top of mind for many organisations this year, recognising the varying approaches that different generations have to digital safety is an important component of effective security cultures. By Anna Collard, senior vice-president:...

The A-to-GenZ of workplaces …

GenZers are making up 27% of the workforce and, as with all generational tribes, they bring with them a unique set of insights. This age group has never known a time without the internet. They’ve shared their life milestones on Instagram and are now moving to the beat...

Tips for faster, smarter, easier payroll reconciliations

Payroll administration is stressful. Monthly tax submissions and biannual reconciliations demand considerable time and focus. Payroll teams work long hours to collect information, get sign-offs, generate reports, adjust calculations, and file accurate submissions....

Overcoming legacy systems for public security

When considering cybersecurity and data protection in the public sector, it is essential to acknowledge that the government faces critical challenges navigating the regulatory framework for data privacy and compliance. By Sarthak Rohal, senior vice-president at In2IT...

Cyber recovery needs a different approach to disaster recovery

The distinction between disaster recovery (DR) and cyber recovery is more crucial than ever, writes Modeen Malick, principal engineer at Commvault. While both strategies aim to safeguard organisations from disruptions, they address fundamentally different threats and...

Is AI a game-changer for cyberthreats in Africa?

As the African continent continues its digital transformation, cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with AI emerging as a tool for more strategic and effective attacks - including distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) strikes. Bryan Hamman, regional...

CMC Networks achieves B-BBEE Level 1 status again

Global Tier-1 service provider CMC Networks has secured the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Level 1 status for the fifth year running. The Level 1 B-BBEE status provides several benefits for CMC Networks’ stakeholders in South Africa, including a...

2025 SAPICS conference set to be greenest ever

Supply chain sustainability is one of the important topics on the agenda at this year’s 47th annual SAPICS Conference. But industry body SAPICS, which hosts the annual gathering in Cape Town, is doing more than including the global sustainability imperative in the...

Data Engineer Zero Trust – 3245 – Gauteng Pretoria

Data Engineer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Data Science / Machine LearningData EngineeringMLOpsPythonCI/CDIaCTerraformAPIsAny additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) CharterADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Knowledge of cloud data...

Intermediate .NET Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Our client is looking for an Intermediate .NET Developer for a fully in Office role based in Pretoria. Key Requirements 3+/- years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed].NETC#Blazor/BlazoriseEntity FrameworkMSSQLShould you meet the requirements for this position,...

Senior ICT Technician – Centurion

OVERVIEW:A market leader in cutting-edge Telecommunications is seeking a skilled and proactive ICT Technician to join their team in Centurion. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with firewalls, telephony systems, and networking infrastructure. This role...

SAP Basis Consultant (ESS/MSS) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

This is a remote position. SAP ESS/MSS Basis Consultant Job Overview The consultant will provide technical and functional support and maintenance services for SAP R/3 ECC6 EHP7 and SAP S/4 HANA systems, focusing on Employee Self-Service (ESS) and Manager Self-Service...

Lead / Senior Application Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in designing, developing, and maintaining innovative applications and systems that drive our business forward. As a technical leader,...

DevOps Engineer – 1628

DevOps EngineerESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Experience in configuration/development of IT Observability solutionsDeep knowledge/understanding of OpenTelemetry framework, open-source technologies like Grafana (Tempo, Loki, Mimir), Prometheus and Nagios as monitoring...

Embedded Software Engineer

Our client is looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer based in CPT, with expertise in C/C++ or Assembly programming. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]C/C++AssemblyJavaGoWindows OSOODShould you meet the requirements for...

Senior ICT Technician – Centurion – Gauteng Centurion

OVERVIEW:A market leader in cutting-edge Telecommunications is seeking a skilled and proactive ICT Technician to join their team in Centurion. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with firewalls, telephony systems, and networking infrastructure. This role...

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