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

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...

Financial services seeks true value from AI

Kathy Gibson reports – The financial services industry is under pressure to quickly adopt artificial intelligence (AI), but needs to ensure that it does so responsibly. There are huge opportunities for the industry to increase innovation and profitability, but there...

BETI struggles to gain momentum

The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), measuring the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica monthly at seasonally adjusted real prices, slipped further in February 2025, reflecting South Africa’s weaker economic...

Mteto Nyati steps up to Eskom chair

Mteto Nyati has taken over the at chair of the Eskom board. This follows the resignation yester of Mpho Makwana, who will step down as chairperson and non-executive director of the board at the AGM scheduled for the end of October. "I am grateful for the opportunity...

Human machine interface market growth continues

The global human machine interface market size is expected to reach $11,6-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 10,4% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Developments in HMI programming software to integrate multi-vendor environment...

Customer data is centralised in IT

Most organisations (78%) report centralising customer data management within information technology (IT) teams, according to a survey from Gartner. The survey of 405 marketing leaders conducted in May and June 2023 found 59% of them agreed with the statement that "our...

Cyber warfare market set to boom

The global cyber warfare market is expected to reach $177,41-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 14,9% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The increasing number of cyber-attacks are emerging as a significant threat across the globe....

Cameroon’s Koree wins Ecobank Fintech Challenge

Koree, a fintech company based in Cameroon, has been declared the overall winner of the 2023 Ecobank Fintech Challenge at the competition's grande finale held at the bank's headquarters in Lome, Togo. Koree faced stiff competition from seven other fintechs, all of...

Steady growth for medication compliance monitoring devices

The installed base of medication compliance monitoring devices reached 4,4-million worldwide at the end of 2022, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13,2%, according to Berg Insight. The installed base will reach 8,2-million in 2027. North America is...

Geopolitical shifts reshape semiconductor landscape

IDC's latest report, The Impact of Geopolitics on Asia's Semiconductor Supply Chain: Trends and Strategies, unveils significant changes in the global semiconductor landscape. With the implementation of the chip acts and semiconductors policies by various countries,...

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BitCo levels the connectivity playing field for SMEs

National telecommunications service provider BitCo has released revised fibre broadband rates in a bid to future-proof small business in South Africa. It's no secret that fast, reliable Internet connectivity is a must for businesses big and small. However, until now...

Creating a 21st century civil service

Digital transformation is a challenge for most industries, but the pains are felt most acutely in the public sector. There are several reasons for this, not the least because the sector represents a myriad of different types of enterprises with very different...

Why risk managers are interested in flexible working

Risk managers have a new weapon in their arsenals - flexible working. The use of flexible working, and a connected property strategy, as tools for risk management is a relatively new trend, and one expected to grow significantly as more businesses understand the new...

The three biggest AI challenges for businesses

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming pervasive in everyday life but many businesses still apply AI for the sake of AI, rather than for the sake of real business value. This was one of the main messages to emerge from the SAS Road to Artificial Intelligence event,...

African smart cities start with smart broadband

With more than half the world's population currently living in urban metropoles and an estimated 3-million people moving into cities every week, it's safe to say that the concept of smart cities is becoming more crucial than ever. This is not only to accommodate the...

Mind your business on social media

Social media is here to stay, and its reach grows steadily each day as more users climb on board. What makes it so popular is the powerful influence it has as well as its ease of use. Gone are the days when social media was just a tool for reconnecting with old...

Being prepared is key to mitigating cyber attacks

In an age where cyber criminals are a dime a dozen, and the threat landscape more complex than ever, it pays to prepare and be always on guard. This means being up to date with the strategies and tricks used by cyber adversaries, and investing in monitoring solutions...

Predictive analytics, machine learning boost uptime

Use of advanced predictive analytics and machine learning solutions in the data centre will enable organisations to vastly simplify operations, improve the support experience and bolster uptime across their enterprise infrastructures. The technology should be an...

Mimecast acquires Ataata

E-mail and data security company Mimecast has acquired Ataata, a cyber security training and awareness platform designed to reduce human error in the workplace and help enable organisations to become more secure by changing the security culture of their employees. The...

Kenya’s new tax plan will impact local operations

Kenya's government has overhauled the country's current income tax legislation framework and announced measures designed to help grow the economy, according to the Budget Statement for the fiscal year 2018/2019. South African businesses with interests in- or ties with...

Solutions Architect at The Foschini Group

JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Provide architectural and design leadership across solutions produced/consumed in/by the division. Collaborate with business architect and Business Analysts with business stakeholder engagement. Provide hands on guidance of the...

C# Developer

About the Role Our client is seeking experienced and motivated C# Developers to join their team.You will focus on building microservices that leverage gRPC for efficient communication and deploying them within a Kubernetes (k8s) cluster. Additionally, you will work on...

Junior Software Developer – Gauteng Bryanston

Junior Software Developer - Use your brilliant talents to work in a one of a kind insurance tech company! Hybrid working opportunity where coding meets excellence ?? No Prior Experience Required! ?? We are looking for an enthusiastic Junior Software Developer to join...

Senior Software Engineer (Java) (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge FinTech company providing a seamless payment service seeks the coding expertise of a Senior Software Engineer whose role will involve designing, building, and maintaining critical systems. You will collaborate closely with various teams to...

Mid-Senior C# Full Stack Developer (Stellenbosch Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A Mid-Senior C# Full Stack Developer is sought by a Cloud Solutions & IT Consultancy to join its team. They help companies in the financial, banking, and Crypto industries scale new and existing systems by assisting with key architecture, development,...

Senior Software Engineer (Java) (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge FinTech company providing a seamless payment service seeks the coding expertise of a Senior Software Engineer whose role will involve designing, building, and maintaining critical systems. You will collaborate closely with various teams to...

Mobile Application Developer at M&M Consulting

Description We are looking for a talented and versatile, can-do-it-all Mobile Application Developer to join our team. You will be responsible for building, co-ordinating and managing many mobile applications. We are looking for someone with the ability to...

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