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...

Are MNOs perpetuating the digital divide?

Paul Colmer, exco member at Wireless Access Provider’s Association (WAPA), voices his opinion on mobile network operators and the digital divide. Much ink has been spilled over the so-called digital divide”, “connecting the unconnected”, and “digital exclusion." But...

AI, innovation should be top budget priorities

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is due to present his revised Budget Speech in a few days. At Sage, we hope his new Budget Speech and government policy go beyond the usual and focuses on digital technologies and the opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI)...

Watch a supernova bubble expand in a Hubble time-lapse movie

A doomed star exploded some 20 000 years ago, but its tattered remnants continue racing into space at breakneck speeds – and NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has caught the action. The nebula, called the Cygnus Loop, forms a bubble-like shape that is about 120...

Security, risk management spend set for double-digit growth

Worldwide end user spending on security and risk management is projected to total $215-billion in 2024 - an increase of 14,3% from 2023 - according to Gartner, which says that in 2023, global security and risk management end user spending is estimated to reach...

Customer experience investments resilient despite budget cuts

A recent International Data Corporation (IDC) report titled "How Do Experiential Value Streams Contribute to Customer Success? " highlights that amid looming recession fears, customer experience (CX) stands as a top priority, largely immune to budget cuts and...

SA teachers make Global Teacher Prize shortlist

Mokolwane Masweneng, an English teacher at Dithothwaneng Senior Secondary School, Mphanama, Limpopo, and Mariette Wheeler, a science teacher at Protea Heights Academy in Cape Town,, have been included in the top 50 shortlist for the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher...

PMI declines in September

Conditions in the South African manufacturing sector deteriorated at the end of the third quarter, according to the seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) which declined by 4.3 points in September to 45.4. The soft reading for the headline PMI was...

Tracking malware: one discovery leads to another

Kaspersky experts have analysed a recent campaign by Zanubis, a banking Trojan distinguished by its adeptness at assuming the guise of legitimate applications. The investigation also sheds light on the recently discovered AsymCrypt cryptor/loader and the evolving...

Irish fab begins high-volume production of Intel 4 technology

Intel has begun producing Intel 4 technology, which uses extreme ultraviolet (EUV) technology, and the first use of EUV in high-volume manufacturing (HVM) in Europe. The arrival of this important moment ushers in the future for products like Intel's upcoming Intel...

New board member for Datatec

Datatec has announced the appointment of Sabine Everaet as an independent non-executive director of the company with effect from 2 October 2023. Everaet worked at The Coca-Cola Company from 1995 to 2021 where she held various IT management and senior leadership roles...

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What’s the buzz with enterprise architecture as a service

CIOs today are faced with a dizzying array of enterprise technology services, and while it's never been easier to purchase new tools, it's also never been so important to guide these purchases with a bigger architectural strategy. By Sumit Kumar Sharma, enterprise...

Limpopo learners wired for maths, science

Two Limpopo schools joined a virtual network of high-quality mathematics and science teaching when they were added to the highly acclaimed Ligbron e-learning system today - thanks to Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA). Pupils at Gerson Ntjie and Masobe high...

Adaptability, awareness key to preventing cyber-attacks

Cybersecurity was a massive concern for most organisations in 2017 and looks to continue to be a headache for CIOs in 2018. By Paul Jolliffe, lead DSM: security at T-Systems South Africa Symantec recently released their cybersecurity predictions for 2018, listing the...

How to get your ROCX

It is accepted business wisdom that customer experience (CX) initiatives provide a competitive advantage across industries, but displaying hard return on investment (ROI) has traditionally been a challenge particularly in the short to medium term. To date, most CX...

Ruckus launches specialty WiFi access points

Ruckus Networks has announced the availability of two new 802.11ac Wave 2 access points (APs) designed to provide WiFi coverage in space-constrained sites and in hard-to-reach areas. The Ruckus E510 is the industry's first embeddable enterprise AP and features an...

MakeMeMobile gets global award for Shoprite solution

At its recent annual European partner conference, Honeywell celebrated its top Productivity Products and Workflow Solutions partners who demonstrated success in 2017. The GROW 2018 event, held in Madrid, brought together Honeywell business leaders and many of its...

What to do when integrity may get you fired

Rising levels of perceived corruption have sharpened the ethical challenge for those in responsible positions. When the spoils might run into billions, it seems you can be fired for doing the right thing and rewarded for doing what you know to be wrong. By Auguste...

Protect data in physical, virtual, cloud workloads

Synology has released two major backup applications in Active Backup suite of packages, the official version of Active Backup for Office 365 that supports SaaS cloud backup, and the beta version of Active Backup for Business that provides data availability for...

F-Secure acquires MWR InfoSecurity

F-Secure has signed an agreement to acquire all the outstanding shares of MWR InfoSecurity, a privately held cyber security company operating globally from its main offices in the UK, the US, South Africa and Singapore. The acquisition is a significant milestone in...

Pre-paid SIMcontrol a solution for farms

Farmers who have not yet jumped on the technology wagon should seriously consider it because with mobile data devices they could manage and control a huge part of their farming practices. With the right technology, farmers can control anything from your pump controls,...

Project Manager (PV Solar -EPC)

Our client, a leader in the field of Renewable Energy, specialising in PV solar site construction, seeks to employ a well experienced and qualified Project Manager, with proven experience in EPC Solar projects.We do require candidates who have a strong background and...

Project Manager (PV Solar -EPC) – Limpopo Polokwane

Our client, a leader in the field of Renewable Energy, specialising in PV solar site construction, seeks to employ a well experienced and qualified Project Manager, with proven experience in EPC Solar projects.We do require candidates who have a strong background and...

Flutter Developer

An exciting opportunity for a skilled Flutter Developer to join our client based in Johannesburg. In this pivotal role, you will take charge of developing and maintaining high-quality mobile applications using Flutter, alongside the Django framework, leveraging your...

Project Manager – Western Cape Bellville

FTC: 12 months Job Requirements:- Matric- NQF7 Qualification in Project Management or related- Minimum of 3 years' experience as a project manager in the training industry- Proficient in MS Office- Strong written & verbal communication skills- Valid driver's...

Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

About the role We are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Engineer to join our dynamic data engineering team. Responsibilities: ? Understand and analyse client requirements and business needs. ? Identify, analyse, visualise, and understand supporting data to propose...

Project Manager

Hire Resolve's client, an engineering consulting company, is currently seeking a Project Manager to join their dynamic team in Pretoria or Johannesburg. Responsibilities:Oversee the full project lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery within scope, budget, and quality...

System Administrator

Our client is seeking a highly skilled System Administrator to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing their Linux and Microsoft infrastructure technology in the cloud and on-premise. You will work on engineering...

Mobile Developer

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting colleagues as well as fixing and improving existing software. The role also incorporates the learning and progression within your field as you build your way toward seniority. Key Requirements 3-4 years...

Project Manager – Gauteng Pretoria

Hire Resolve's client, an engineering consulting company, is currently seeking a Project Manager to join their dynamic team in Pretoria or Johannesburg. Responsibilities:Oversee the full project lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery within scope, budget, and quality...

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