SA cities among the most dangerous in the world
Crime is a concern for anyone, but South African cities have a much greater concern than others, according to rankings of survey data of local residents. Analysing the data, Compare the Market AU found Pietermaritzburg ranked as the most dangerous city in the world,...
Nvidia taps Vera chips to build next-generation chips
The complexity of modern chip design continues to grow as engineering teams work to develop increasingly sophisticated CPUs, GPUs and AI systems. To help meet that challenge, Nvidia is collaborating with industry leaders Cadence and Synopsys to optimise critical...
1 000x improvement with Microsoft’s new quantum chip
Microsoft today unveiled Majorana 2, its newest topological quantum chip featuring a next-generation materials stack and qubits that are 1 000 times more reliable than their predecessors. With this progress, the team now expects to achieve a scalable quantum computer...
Cyber risk surges to the top of the business agenda
Cyber risk has surged to the top of the business agenda, with 40% of business leaders saying cyber is the top risk they are unprepared for – up from 23% in 2025, according to a new report from BDO. BDO’s Global Risk Landscape 2026 report found that cyber risk had...
AI is reshaping jobs faster than companies can reshape work
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer simply boosting productivity and saving time at work, it is fundamentally reshaping the nature of work, leadership, and employee experience, according to new survey data from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Nearly...
World Cup fans warned about these cyberthreats
With the FIFA World Cup kicking off on 11 June, South African soccer fans - whether travelling to North America or watching from home - are being urged to take their digital safety as seriously as their match-day preparations. This year’s tournament represents the...
Enterprise software shifts from GUI to agent-native architectures
As enterprises deploy autonomous AI agents across software development, cloud operations, automation, and digital infrastructure the limitations of traditional graphical user interfaces (GUI) are becoming clearer, according to GlobalData. Many AI agents still rely on...
Break the silence on fraud
We are entering a new era of fraud, says Manie van Schalkwyk, CEO of SAFPS, one defined by highly sophisticated, well-organised criminal syndicates that exploit technology and human psychology with alarming precision. These groups operate across borders, using...
Canal+ lists on the JSE
Global media and entertainment company Canal+ has listed on the JSE Main Board. CANAL+ listed on the London Stock Exchange in December 2024 and, using the fast-track framework, today becomes the first ever French company to list on the JSE. It is the only global media...
Nvidia Isaac GR00T is a reference for academic research
Nvidia has announced the Nvidia Isaac GR00T Reference Humanoid Robot, the first open humanoid robot reference design built on Nvidia Jetson Thor and the Nvidia Isaac GR00T open development platform. The reference design helps democratize frontier humanoid robotics...
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Outdated employment contracts a major legal risk for SMMEs
For South Africa’s small and mid-sized businesses (SMMEs), the gap between past compliance and present law is becoming a dangerous fault line. Labour law, in particular, can be a minefield. In 2019, the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA)...
A leader’s guide to building true cyber resilience
For years, the focus of Cybersecurity Awareness Month has been on education – a necessary, but unfortunately incomplete, part of the solution. Despite countless training sessions and phishing simulations, the financial consequences of cyber incidents continue to...
AI-driven development is redefining the CTO’s role
In today’s volatile tech landscape, chief technology officers (CTOs) are under immense pressure to do more with less. With rising operational costs, a competitive race for scarce developer talent, and growing demand for faster digital innovation, the challenge lies in...
Making autonomous supply chains real
If your supply chain still depends on people chasing spreadsheets, calling warehouses, while reacting to crises rather than strategically positioning yourself and your organisation to be more proactive in risk management, it is not only inefficient it is a liability....
With AI demand surging, data centres face a cooling crisis
Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing not only industries but also the physical infrastructure that powers the digital economy. By Dean Wolson, GM: Africa at Lenovo Infrastructure According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), inside a modern data centre,...
Why entrepreneurs need mental mentors
Running a business is often portrayed as a path to independence and success. But behind the scenes, many entrepreneurs are quietly battling overwhelming levels of stress. In a survey of more than 400 early-stage startup founders, 72% reported that entrepreneurship has...
Private universities debut in SA
In a landmark development for South Africa’s tertiary education landscape, the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has officially gazetted the Policy for the Recognition of South African Higher Education Institutional Types (Government Gazette No....
Talking still matters in an online world
The other day, I was trying to resolve a simple billing issue with an online subscription service, writes Warren Hawkins, MD of Euphoria Telecom. You know the kind of thing, the charge on the invoice didn’t match what I’d been billed the previous month, even though...
When cyber laws backfire …
Regulation was designed to protect customers, curb risk, and hold businesses accountable. But today, it’s often doing the opposite - creating impossible trade-offs, punishing transparency, and turning defenders into accidental offenders. By John Mc Loughlin, CEO of ...
How employers can respond to rising stress
Employee stress has been continually on the rise since the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, making it a top priority for employers yet, mental health care continues to fall short. By Navlika Ratangee, MD of Lyra South Africa Despite 89% of employees globally...
Specialist Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Join a high-performing software development team within a financial services environment, where you will design, build, and maintain scalable enterprise applications. This role involves full lifecycle development, technical problem-solving, and collaboration with...
PROCESS AUTOMATION ENGINEER (FTC) JHB
ROLE OVERVIEW We are recruiting a Process Automation Engineer (Workplace Productivity) on behalf of our client - a leading financial services organisation with a significant presence across South Africa and internationally. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior...
DevOps Engineer
Seeking a DevOps Engineer to support and enhance cloud-native software delivery environments within a high-performing engineering culture. The role focuses on CI/CD automation, infrastructure provisioning, cloud operations, and ensuring reliable deployment across...
PROCESS AUTOMATION ENGINEER (FTC) JHB – Gauteng Johannesburg
ROLE OVERVIEW We are recruiting a Process Automation Engineer (Workplace Productivity) on behalf of our client - a leading financial services organisation with a significant presence across South Africa and internationally. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior...
DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Seeking a DevOps Engineer to support and enhance cloud-native software delivery environments within a high-performing engineering culture. The role focuses on CI/CD automation, infrastructure provisioning, cloud operations, and ensuring reliable deployment across...
Jnr Kit Controller – Cape Town
Leading medical equipment supplier is looking for a Junior Kit Controller. Stock control experience in the medical / healthcare industry is essential. This position is based in Cape Town.Areas of ResponsibilityPreparation Territory and Procedural KitsDelivery and...
Junior Data Analyst (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:A thriving Managed Service Provider seeks a Junior Data Analyst who enjoys working with real-world operational data and engaging with stakeholders to solve business problems. Your core role will entail helping turn operational, commercial, and performance...
Jnr Kit Controller – Cape Town – Western Cape Cape Town
Leading medical equipment supplier is looking for a Junior Kit Controller. Stock control experience in the medical / healthcare industry is essential. This position is based in Cape Town.Areas of ResponsibilityPreparation Territory and Procedural KitsDelivery and...
Junior Data Analyst (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A thriving Managed Service Provider seeks a Junior Data Analyst who enjoys working with real-world operational data and engaging with stakeholders to solve business problems. Your core role will entail helping turn operational, commercial, and performance...
Senior Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Networking Managed Services Engineer (L3) is a seasoned engineering role, responsible for providing a managed service to clients by proactively identifying and resolving technical incidents and problems.Through pre-emptive service incident and resolution...
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