Memory and SDD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

SA family businesses outperform global peers

In a time of uncertainty and rapid change, South African family businesses are showing exceptional resilience and growth – with many reporting double-digit sales growth in 2025. PwC’s South African Family Business Survey reveals what truly sets top-performing family...

Geopolitics threatens positive economic trends

Supported by the same factors that lifted the South African economy last year, economic activity increased in March 2026. However, this does not signal an economy out of the woods, as escalating geopolitical tensions threaten forecasts. This is according to the latest...

New phishing campaign exploits Google Tasks notifications

Kaspersky has uncovered a new phishing scheme that abuses legitimate Google Tasks notifications to trick corporate users into revealing corporate login credentials. By leveraging Google's trusted @google.com email domain and notification system, attackers bypass...

Applications open for 2026 Samsung Solve For Tomorrow Now

Applications for the 2026 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow (SFT) competition are now open. The competition invites Grade 10 and 11 learners from public schools in South Africa to submit innovative STEM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) solutions that...

xAI gets another $20bn in funding

xAI, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) company, has raised $20-billion to fund its bid to train the most intelligent chatbot - $5-billion more than it initially aimed to achieve. This is believed to have pushed the company’s valuation to more than $230-billion....

Could Venezuela crisis act as Bitcoin price catalyst?

The crisis in Venezuela is pushing Bitcoin higher and is likely to serve as a broader price catalyst. The comments from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group follow Washington’s actions that have sharply intensified political and financial pressure on Caracas, reigniting...

Intel Core Ultra Series 3 first built on Intel 18A

At CES 2026, Intel unveiled Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, the first AI PC platform built on Intel 18A process technology. Powering over 200 designs from leading, global partners, Series 3 will be the most broadly adopted and globally available AI PC platform...

AMD introduces Ryzen AI embedded processor portfolio

AMD has introduced the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded processors, a new portfolio of embedded x86 processors designed to power AI-driven applications at the edge. From automotive digital cockpits and smart healthcare to physical AI for autonomous systems, including humanoid...

Nvidia kicks off next-generation AI with Rubin

Nvidia has kickstarted the next generation of AI with the launch of the Nvidia Rubin platform, comprising six new chips designed to deliver one AI supercomputer. The Rubin platform uses extreme codesign across the six chips — the Nvidia Vera CPU, Nvidia Rubin...

AMD and partners share AI vision

At CES 2026, AMD chair and CEO Dr Lisa Su detailed in the show’s opening keynote how the company’s extensive portfolio of AI products and deep cross-industry collaborations are turning the promise of AI into real-world impact. The keynote showcased major advancements...

Cyberattack probably took out Caracas power

A cyberattack most likely resulted in the lights of Caracas going off as the US executed strikes in the Venezuelan capital on Saturday (3 January). US president Donald Trump basically said as much in a press conference following the action, saying US Cyber Command was...

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How the Travel Rule enhances digital currency safety

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Travel Rule for digital currency took effect in South Africa on 30 April, an important milestone in bringing transparency to the country’s digital assets sector. By Bradley Elliott, CEO of RelyComply With South Africa still...

Navigate the ethical crossroads of AI

As artificial intelligence (AI) permeates critical decision-making processes across industries, robust ethical governance frameworks are paramount. Agentic AI, capable of autonomous action and self-improvement, presents unique challenges, writes Sarthak Rohal, senior...

Upcoming trends, challenges, strategies for cloud

The rate of change in technology has made cloud computing a vital factor in the digital transformation of organisations. By Dean Baker, head of sales (Africa South Region) at Infobip This year offers significant trends, prospects, and issues that are likely to define...

The often-overlooked Achilles heel of local cyber defence

Though the world of cybersecurity is perpetually shifting, one truth has remained constant: humans are generally the weakest link in an organisation's defence. Despite this long-standing flag, a significant cybersecurity awareness gap persists in South Africa, writes...

When AI passes a Turing Tests it goes beyond a human problem

In a public online Turing Test, researchers at the University of California San Diego found that the best-performing GPT-4 prompt passed nearly half the time – outperforming older models, but still behind the human baseline of 66%. As AI becomes better at mimicking...

Retro Rabbit’s Call Centre AI takes over the heavy lifting

In an era where customers expect instant and accurate support, many contact centres still struggle with outdated manual processes that slow response times and increase errors. Retro Rabbit has launched Call Centre AI, a cutting-edge solution that automates critical...

Why investing in techpreneurs is investing in the future

GoodApp, a South African-born home services platform, was named Start-Up of the Year at the Intelligent ICT Awards, an honour that not only recognises technical achievement but also affirms the growing momentum behind purpose-driven African innovation. Founded with a...

SAS debuts custom AI models

SAS has debuted a new selection of AI models, each of which addresses a specific labour- and time-intensive process that can drag business down. SAS’ packaged models come either ready-to-go or intended to tailor and accelerate model training on customer data. All can...

Salesforce introduces Agentforce for Financial Services

Salesforce has introduced Agentforce for Financial Services, a set of pre-built, role-based AI agent templates that augment financial services teams with digital labour and automate key front-office tasks like preparing for an investment review, replacing a lost...

Workday unveils Illuminate Agents for HR, finance operations

Workday has announced a new wave of Illuminate Agents designed to significantly speed up the hiring processes, improve frontline worker experiences, streamline complex financial processes, and empower employees to find information quickly and easily. “The key to...

Technical Support Manager

We are seeking an experienced Technical Support Manager to provide expert technical assistance across sales, operations, and installation teams.This hybrid role involves supporting clients, overseeing site commissioning, troubleshooting complex solar PV systems, and...

Senior Product / Full Stack Developer (Fully remote)

Our client is looking for a Senior Product / Full Stack Developer to join their small, tight-knit team. You willwork closely with their CTO, building features that directly solve real business problems. This is hands-on development where you'll own decisions, ship...

Technical Support Manager – Gauteng Benoni

We are seeking an experienced Technical Support Manager to provide expert technical assistance across sales, operations, and installation teams.This hybrid role involves supporting clients, overseeing site commissioning, troubleshooting complex solar PV systems, and...

Senior Product / Full Stack Developer (Fully remote) – Remote Remote

Our client is looking for a Senior Product / Full Stack Developer to join their small, tight-knit team. You willwork closely with their CTO, building features that directly solve real business problems. This is hands-on development where you'll own decisions, ship...

Industrial Automation Engineer

Senior Industrial Automation EngineerA leading automation solutions provider is seeking a Senior Industrial Automation Engineer with 7+ years' experience to lead the design, programming, integration, and commissioning of industrial automation systems. The role...

Test Analyst (Advanced) 1562

Outspoken and excellent communicator.Exploratory testing.QA Team coaching.Autonomous and willing to take ownership.Understanding of systems engineering concepts.The ability to analyse a process from start to finish.Modelling techniques and method.Reporting.Defining...

Industrial Automation Engineer – Gauteng Primrose

Senior Industrial Automation EngineerA leading automation solutions provider is seeking a Senior Industrial Automation Engineer with 7+ years' experience to lead the design, programming, integration, and commissioning of industrial automation systems. The role...

Test Analyst (Advanced) 1562 – Gauteng Pretoria

Outspoken and excellent communicator.Exploratory testing.QA Team coaching.Autonomous and willing to take ownership.Understanding of systems engineering concepts.The ability to analyse a process from start to finish.Modelling techniques and method.Reporting.Defining...

AI Development Specialist (Azure) (12 month contract)

Lead the design, build, and deployment of production-grade AI solutions on Microsoft Azure. Own end-to-end delivery—from data pipelines to model deployment, ensuring security, reliability, and compliance.ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement AI solutions using Azure AI...

AI Development Specialist (Azure) (12 month contract) – Remote Remote

Lead the design, build, and deployment of production-grade AI solutions on Microsoft Azure. Own end-to-end delivery—from data pipelines to model deployment, ensuring security, reliability, and compliance.ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement AI solutions using Azure AI...

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