Server revenue hits new record high
The worldwide server market reached a record $166,3-billion in vendor revenue in the second quarter of 2026 - the highest quarterly total in the history of IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, surpassing the previous high of $125,3-billion set in the fourth...
IBM and NASA debut open source AI model for lunar exploration
IBM and NASA have announced the open-source release of the NASA‑IBM Lunar Foundation Model, one of the first publicly available foundation models for scientific exploration of the Moon, now available. Trained on an extensive lunar observation dataset curated by IBM...
iOCO adds Cato SASE Platform to managed cybersecurity portfolio
iOCO has announced a collaboration with Cato Networks that expands its managed security portfolio with Cato’s unified, cloud-native SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) platform. The service addresses the needs of enterprises facing rising cyber risk, growing AI...
LG wins big at IFA
LG Electronics (LG) has been named as Best Brand of IFA 2026. LG also secured multiple Category Best awards. The LG OLED evo AI W6, True Wireless Wallpaper TV earned the Best in Home & Entertainment award. In the audio category, LG Sound Suite AI was named Best in...
DStv updates its packages
MultiChoice is introducing its most significant product update in 15 years, giving users more options from 17 September. “Our focus is on giving subscribers better value and access to the entertainment and sport they love,” says Willington Ngwepe, CEO of MultiChoice....
Data literacy is no longer just an IT skill
South Africa’s graduate unemployment rate reached 12,4% in the second quarter of 2026, highlighting the difficult transition many young people face from tertiary education into the workplace. By Nancy Madiba, head of department: information systems and databases at...
Labour disputes emerge as SA’s top legal concern
Labour matters rank highest among the everyday legal questions that South Africans are asking. This is according to data aggregated by My AI Lawyer, which found that more than a third (37%) of the queries processed on My AI Lawyer in the first six months of 2026 is...
Global dialogue shapes unified digital policy priorities
Representatives of governments, industry, academia, civil society and the technical community at the World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum 2026 (WTPF-26) this weekend adopted a set of Opinions on critical issues shaping the digital future. ITU – the UN agency for...
Key metros still up in the air ahead of November elections
Two months before South Africans head to the polls to elect new local governments, Ipsos research suggests that electoral outcomes remain far from settled, with significant numbers of registered voters still available to be persuaded. The political landscape remains...
In the age of agentic AI, who is actually doing the shopping?
Venture money is flooding into AI shopping agents. Payment networks, browser makers and AI labs are racing to define how autonomous agents will shop, compare and buy. However, the infrastructure behind that race isn't keeping pace with the capital says Joshua Harvey,...
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RelyComply integrates LSEG World-Check On Demand
RelyComply has announced a partnership with LSEG Risk Intelligence to integrate World-Check On Demand into its financial crime compliance platform, helping global financial institutions strengthen screening, due diligence and ongoing monitoring workflows. World-Check...
SA doesn’t have an AI problem. It has a data problem
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become the boardroom conversation of the decade. Across South Africa, organisations are investing in generative AI, copilots, predictive analytics and intelligent automation, driven by the promise of increased productivity, faster...
Africa’s mining, oil and gas companies need a holistic cyber security strategy
Africa’s mining, oil and gas sector is becoming one of the continent’s most attractive targets for cyber criminals. By Ignus De Villiers, managing executive: cyber security at Liquid C2 As operations become automated, connected, and data-driven, cyberattacks are no...
The agentic enterprise will reward AI readiness – and widen the cracks
Handing a Formula 1 race car to a novice driver does not increase their chances of winning the Grand Prix. In fact, it might well make them dangerous. By President Ntuli, MD of HPE South Africa That is the paradox facing South African businesses as they move beyond...
The most expensive metre in retail is the one that leads to the till
There are three questions that preoccupy South Africa’s retailers in 2026. How do you get customers through the door, how do you keep them there, and how do you persuade them to spend? By Dieter Oelofse, POS systems architect at Ecentric Payment Systems, and Shaun...
Consumers haven’t outgrown loyalty. They’ve outgrown how loyalty is delivered
Our phones have made everyday life easier, but loyalty programmes have some catching up to do, writes Byron Rode, founder and CEO of (my)cards. Think back to life before smartphones. We carried cash and bank cards in our wallets, printed boarding passes before heading...
From intelligent to autonomous: what southern African firms need to get right next
Over the past decade, Southern African organisations have become measurably more digital. By Nazia Pillay, MD for southern Africa at SAP Cloud adoption has accelerated. Core systems have modernised. Data, once scattered across departments and spreadsheets, has moved...
BlueVision partners with Canada’s ShadowHQ
In a disaster scenario seconds count, system outages and business downtime increase the risk of financial loss and reputational damage. This is according to BlueVision which has announced a strategic alliance with ShadowHQ that will see the cyber specialist become an...
With $2,1bn valuation, Moove is Africa’s latest unicorn
African-founded mobility company and Endeavor entrepreneur Moove has become the continent’s latest unicorn (valued above $1-billion). This follows a $250-million Series C investment, valuing the company at $2,1-billion. Founded in Nigeria in 2020, Moove provides...
Breaking news: It’s not always the network
Businesses continue to invest millions in networks, firewalls and cybersecurity, yet many overlook the technology sitting directly between their users and their most critical applications. That blind spot is becoming increasingly expensive, writes Kurt Goodall,...
IT Systems Administrator – Eastern Cape Gqebera
An independent financial advisory firm based in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) that provides wealth management, insurance, and financial planning solutions, is seeking a Systems Administrator who will oversee the daily management, support, maintenance, and continuous...
AML Analyst at QES – Western Cape Bellville
AML Analyst Location: Cape TownContract: 6-Month ContractWork Model: Hybrid About the Role An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced AML Analyst to join a central AML function within a leading financial services environment. The role is responsible for...
Senior Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Build the next wave of secure microservices — then keep the estate humming.We're looking for a senior Java engineer who can design and ship Spring-based services, shape Angular UIs, and move comfortably between greenfield work and production systems. You'll use modern...
Senior Security Analyst
Description:Security operations and monitoring:Monitor security events across infrastructure, cloud platforms, endpoints, networks and applications.Investigate security alerts and incidents.Perform threat hunting and root cause analysis.Maintain and enhance SIEM and...
Senior Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Clubview
Build the next wave of secure microservices — then keep the estate humming.We're looking for a senior Java engineer who can design and ship Spring-based services, shape Angular UIs, and move comfortably between greenfield work and production systems. You'll use modern...
Senior Security Analyst – Western Cape Somerset West
Description:Security operations and monitoring:Monitor security events across infrastructure, cloud platforms, endpoints, networks and applications.Investigate security alerts and incidents.Perform threat hunting and root cause analysis.Maintain and enhance SIEM and...
Cloud FinOps Analyst
Cloud FinOps AnalystCape Town | Hybrid | Contract This role will support proactive AWS FinOps and cloud financial management, improving cost visibility, forecasting, allocation, governance, optimisation and accountability. How you will contribute: Analyse and report...
Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
To design, build, deploy and support Machine Learning, AI and Generative AI solutions in production.The role will focus on turning AI/ML models and prototypes into scalable, reliable and business-ready solutions.Key Responsibilities Build and deploy Machine Learning...
Cloud FinOps Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Cloud FinOps AnalystCape Town | Hybrid | Contract This role will support proactive AWS FinOps and cloud financial management, improving cost visibility, forecasting, allocation, governance, optimisation and accountability. How you will contribute: Analyse and report...
Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
To design, build, deploy and support Machine Learning, AI and Generative AI solutions in production.The role will focus on turning AI/ML models and prototypes into scalable, reliable and business-ready solutions.Key Responsibilities Build and deploy Machine Learning...
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