Energy, water, skills could hobble data centres in the AI age

The global acceleration of artificial intelligence continues to reshape investment flows, digital infrastructure and economic growth. According to a new global analysis by Coface, data centres - the backbone of AI development are expanding at an unprecedented pace,...

2025 ozone hole ranks as 5th-smallest since 1992

While continental in scale, the ozone hole over the Antarctic was small in 2025 compared to previous years and remains on track to recover later this century, NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported. The hole this year was the...

Biology model IDs more than 1m species, and counting

Tanya Berger-Wolf’s first computational biology project started as a bet with a colleague: that she could build an AI model capable of identifying individual zebras faster than a zoologist. She won. Now, the director of the Translational Data Analytics Institute and a...

US B20 commits to building on this year’s resolutions

Kathy Gibson reports - As the US takes over chairmanship of the G20 in 2026, the US business community has committed to continue working with and advancing the resolutions of the B20 South Africa. Suzanne Clark, president and CEO of the US Chamber of Commerce, who...

AI leaders outpace laggards with double revenue growth

The performance gap between AI leaders and laggards is widening fast with agentic AI emerging as a powerful force shaping future-built companies, according to new research from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Globally, 5% of companies qualify as “future-built” for AI....

Trust in GenAI surges

IT and business leaders have greater trust in generative AI (GenAI) than any other form of AI, according to new research commissioned by SAS. The IDC Data and AI Impact Report: The Trust Imperative exploring AI use and adoption also found that only 40% are investing...

How African banks are transforming

Banking in Africa is undergoing a transformation as hyper-personalisation, AI integration and financial inclusion drive major changes. A new report from Backbase and African Banker magazine, "Retail banking: Competing for the modern African customer" is based on an...

After 34 years, AOL discontinues dial-up service

AOL is shuttering its 34-year-old dial-up Internet service. The “You’ve got mail” service was launched in 1991, and helped to popularise Internet use. It’s not known how many users are still on the dial-up service. “AOL routinely evaluates its products and services...

US government to benefit from Chinese AI chip sales

US-based semiconductor manufacturers have agreed to cut the US government in on artificial intelligence (AI) chip sales to China, according to several reports. News on the weekend details that Nvidia and AMD have both agreed to pay 15% of Chinese revenues as part of...

SA faces emerging agriculture risks

While climate change and weather volatility remain a significant concern among agricultural businesses, increasing infrastructure degradation, a widening critical skills gap as well as sustained input costs are increasingly keeping farmers awake at night. Daniel...

Treasury aims to enhance disaster risk collaboration

National has Treasury releases two documents on enhancing South Africa’s approach to Disaster Risk Insurance by better using private sector participation. The are a Disaster Risk Strategy and a survey of municipalities experience of managing disaster risk. Summaries...

WiFi 7, AIOps to boost campus switch sales

According to a recently published report by Dell’Oro Group, the Campus Ethernet Switch market has returned to demand-driven growth after the slowdown in 2024. Revenue is expected to keep expanding over the next five years, as enterprises invest in higher capacity...

OpenAI debuts GPT-5

OpenAI has launched GPT‑5, which the company says features improved performance across coding, math, writing, health, visual perception and more. “It is a unified system that knows when to respond quickly and when to think longer to provide expert-level responses,”...

27four, dtic launch Transformation Fund

Investment manager 27four, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) and key partners have announced the Transformation Fund, which aims to serve as a catalytic vehicle to finance black-owned and black-managed enterprises, with a focus on priority...

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Strike a balance between performance and protection

The global sports industry is worth over USD 400 billion. Athletes and players who compete at a professional level often perform under conditions of stress, overexertion and overtraining. By Karl Blom, partner, Prineil Padayachy, senior associate, and Ndinae...

Sustainability and the future of IT asset disposition

As we approach 2025, the call for businesses to prioritise sustainability and accountability has never been louder - or more urgent. With stakeholders demanding tangible action, IT asset disposition (ITAD) emerges as a critical area where responsible recycling and...

Harness technology for a seamless retail experience:

The holiday season is a make-or-break time for retailers. As consumers flood physical and digital stores searching for the perfect gifts, expectations for convenience, speed, and personalisation are at an all-time high. Meeting these demands requires more than just...

Don’t let power outages spoil your holiday away

Upwards of 10-million South Africans holidayed domestically during the 2023/24 festive season, while 620 600 ventured abroad. With recent economic boosts like lower inflation, interest rate cuts, and cheaper fuel, even more South Africans are set to spend their time...

Advance your business with sustainable GenAI

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) promises to deliver a giant leap forward in productivity, efficiency and waste reduction. For most, adoption is not a question of if, but when, writes Sarwar Khan, sustainability director at BT. In a BT-sponsored survey...

How SA telcos can prioritise the client

Around the world, telecommunications service providers are constantly evolving, adapting reconfiguring themselves to meet new industry and client expectations. By Clayton Codd, GM: sales at Seacom At the same time, telecoms are drivers of innovation; they have to keep...

Don’t let your guard down over the silly season

As the festive season approaches, a tax refund might feel like the perfect gift - until it’s intercepted by cybercriminals, writes Geo Kilian, tax attorney at Hobbs Sinclair. As tax attorney, I’ve encountered countless stories of taxpayers falling victim to these...

Vertiv debuts compact, high-power density UPS

Vertiv has launched the Vertiv PowerUPS 9000, an energy-efficient, high-power density uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system with a compact footprint. The system is engineered to support IT applications from traditional computing to high density applications. It is...

Veeam welcomes new investors with $15bn valuation

Veeam Software has expanded its shareholder base in a $2-billion secondary offering, valuing the company at $15-billion. As of September, Veeam has generated $1,7-billion in annualized recurring revenue (ARR), with a 18% year-over-year growth rate including 31%...

Vodacom Western Cape enhances connectivity

The Western Cape is gearing up for what appears to be yet another record-setting festive season in 2024 as more domestic and international visitors flock to the province to enjoy its beautiful beaches, wine farms and nature reserves. Vodacom Western Cape region has...

Software Tester (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is seeking an experienced Software Tester to join their cross-functional team working on a groundbreaking AI platform that builds Digital Twins of top experts, enabling organizations to capture, scale, and share critical knowledge. The role...

Senior Front End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We're on the hunt for a Senior Front-End Developer who's ready to shape next-level digital experiences in a truly global IT environment. Our South African Tech Hub builds and runs cutting-edge solutions that impact users around the world. Think innovation,...

ClaimsLive Developer (C#.NET) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Backend (C# .NET Core)Strong proficiency in C# and .NET CoreExperience with ASP.NET Core for building APIsKnowledge of Cosmos DB SDK and best practicesProficiency in unit testing and integration testing in .NETDatabase (Cosmos DB)Understanding of NoSQL databases and...

Software Tester (Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is seeking an experienced Software Tester to join their cross-functional team working on a groundbreaking AI platform that builds Digital Twins of top experts, enabling organizations to capture, scale, and share critical knowledge. The role...

Senior Java Developer (AI)

Senior Java Developer (AI)Shape the future of software development by combining Java expertise with cutting-edge AI-powered coding tools.Remote, R700 per hour, 12-month contract (Financial Services sector) About Our ClientOur client is a forward-thinking technology...

Intermediate .NET Developer (Blazor) – Cape Town (Contract)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a company dedicated to enhancing service delivery excellence through information and communication technologies—a core function of Ce-I—is seeking an Intermediate .NET Developer. The role involves collaborating closely with other developers to...

Software Engineer (Python and C++) – Somerset West

ENVIRONMENT:An innovative automation company is seeking a highly skilled and passionate Software Engineer/Developer to join their Software Tools team. The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative software development team responsible for creating...

Test Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...

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