Venture capital shifts to emerging markets
A structural shift is underway in global venture capital, with investors increasingly turning to emerging markets as performance in traditional tech hubs moderates. This is according to Alison Collier, CEO of Endeavor South Africa, who says the best risk-adjusted...
AMD and Nutanix partner on open and scalable enterprise AI
AMD and Nutanix have announced a multi-year strategic partnership to jointly develop an open, full-stack AI infrastructure platform designed to power agentic AI applications everywhere. The partnership aligns silicon innovation, open runtime software and enterprise...
Apple, Google AI partnership a win-win for both
Apple and Google have announced that the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google's Gemini models and cloud technology. Anisha Bhatia, senior technology analyst at GlobalData, says the partnership is a win-win for both companies. “The move...
Internet shutdown is Iran’s 62nd this decade
Iran’s countrywide Internet shutdown is continuing into its fifth day, amid widespread riots and violent crackdowns. A communications blackout is a popular tool in Iran, and this is the 62nd time the government has imposed Internet censorship in the last decade. This...
Bitcoin fights back as Fed comes under fire
The latest confrontation between the US Justice Department and the US Federal Reserve is pushing investors toward assets insulated from political influence, with Bitcoin a beneficiary of the unease. This is according to Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, speaking as...
Meta set to cut Reality Labs workers
As it ramps up spending on artificial intelligence (AI), Meta is expected to cut about 10% of the workforce in its Reality Labs business that work on metaverse development. The cuts could affect as many as 1 500 of Reality Labs’ 15 000 employees. People working on...
Phishing attacks target account credentials
An analysis of phishing and scam campaigns from January through September 2025 found that 88,5% of attacks globally sought credentials for various online accounts. Another 9,5% targeted personal data such as names, addresses, and dates of birth, while 2% focused on...
Global cooperation proves resilient against geopolitical headwinds
Global cooperation is proving resilient even as multilateralism continues to face strong headwinds, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cooperation Barometer 2026. However, cooperation is below where it needs to be to address critical economic, security and...
Semiconductor revenue grew 21% in 2025
Worldwide semiconductor revenue totaled $793-billion in 2025, an increase of 21% year-over-year (YoY), according to preliminary results by Gartner. “AI semiconductors — including processors, high-bandwidth memory (HBM), and networking components continued to drive...
Trends shaping data centre design in 2025
Data centre innovation continues to be shaped by macro forces and technology trends related to AI. This is according to Vertiv Frontiers report, which draws on expertise from across the organisation, details the technology trends driving current and future innovation,...
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SIEM or endpoint security first for small business cyber defence?
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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...
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Build production-grade AI systems that power the future of digital banking. Is this you? You're a hands-on Machine Learning Engineer who enjoys turning data science ideas into reliable, scalable systems. You're comfortable working independently in a remote, global...
Solutions Architect at PnP
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Automation Tester (5–7 Years) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Solutions Architect at PnP – Western Cape Kenilworth
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