Microsoft ramps up Azure with new AMD tech
AMD and Microsoft have expanded their long-term strategic partnership spanning AMD GPUs, CPUs, networking, and software on Microsoft Azure. At the centre of this expansion, Microsoft will deploy the AMD Helios Rackscale Solution, to power frontier model AI inference...
Google adds three new AI models
Google has expanded its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) lineup with three new models. Gemini 3.6 Flash is an improved flagship model with stronger coding and financial analysis capabilities. Google says it uses 17% fewer tokens than its predecessor, lowering usage...
Fintech’s biggest shift isn’t AI, it’s deployment speed
Fintech is seeing a fundamental shift, and it has very little to do with new products, platforms, or even innovation. It’s far more structural than that, writes Richard Firth, CEO of MIP Holdings. Across the industry, organisations are trying to compress software...
Call for action as violence against children persists
Child Protection Week cannot become another week of statements while children continue to experience violence, abuse and exploitation in the very places where they should be safest. This is the message from the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund as South Africa...
Platforms drive Altron profitability
Altron has reported a R1,2-billion operating profit for the year 28 February 2026, drive by its Platform segment. Overall the group had a 12,6% operating profit margin. It reported EBIDTA of R2-billion, with a 20,8% EBIDTA margin and R816-millionnet profit after tax....
AI spend grows 47% – and more is expected
Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,59-trillion in 2026 - a 47% increase year-over-year - according to Gartner. “Through the next several years, the need for capacity will make AI infrastructure - including AI-optimised IaaS, AI-optimised servers, AI...
Future-proofing Africa’s workforce through AI skills
On Africa Day (25 May 2026), conversations about the continent’s future are increasingly centred on one defining force: AI. From financial services and healthcare to education, agriculture and retail, AI is rapidly reshaping how businesses operate, how economies grow...
Moving Africa forward by reshaping mobility
As Africa Day (today, 25 May) shines a spotlight on the continent’s growth and future potential, one issue is increasingly shaping the trajectory of its cities - mobility. In rapidly expanding cities such as Johannesburg, Lagos and Nairobi, rising congestion, costs...
How South Africans shop online
In conjunction with its15th birthday and current "Thanksalot Sale", Takealot has given some insights into its 5-million shoppers and the hundreds of millions of interactions they have with the ecommerce platform as they shop online. "Fifteen years ago, we set out to...
EVs reach a global tipping point
We have reached an undeniable tipping point when it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), with the International Energy Agency (IEA) stating that 30% of all new cars sold globally this year will be electric. In its Global Electric Vehicle Outlook 2026, the agency says...
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AI personalisation changes the way we shop online
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The D&O laundry list
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eSIM simplifies IoT device management
The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to expand rapidly, with eSIM technology playing a pivotal role in enabling secure, flexible, and scalable connectivity for billions of devices worldwide. Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) highlights the many advantages of eSIM technology...
Vodacom’s #CodeLikeAGirl reaches 10 000 girls
Since its inception in 2017, Vodacom’s #CodeLikeAGirl (CLAG) programme has opened doors for girls in South Africa, inspiring a new generation to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). What began with just 20 participants has grown...
Q-KON’s smart satellite services enable telemedicine
Q-KON has expanded its partnership with Gijima to deliver vital connectivity to Lulame containerised mobile care clinics. As showcased at the recent World Health Expo in Cape Town, this collaboration leverages Q-KON’s Twoobii-LEO services on the Eutelsat OneWeb Low...
Acer debuts AI-driven Nitro, Predator laptops
Gaming in South Africa is booming, and Acer Africa is helping more players join the action by delivering powerful, AI-ready laptops with top-tier specs at unbeatable value. The latest Nitro V 15 and Predator Helios Neo laptops bring the performance that local gamers...
Kaspersky strengthens channel partnerships
Following an 11% total growth of sales globally and 19% growth in Africa in 2024, Kaspersky is ramping up its regional strategy in sub-Saharan Africa with new distribution partnerships, long-term collaborations, and stronger engagement with customers. To make...
Mukuru, MoneyGram enable fintech-led cross-border payments
Mukuru has announced a strategic partnership with MoneyGram, linking Mukuru to the global MoneyGram network to deliver faster, more affordable and inclusive remittance services across Africa, Asia, and beyond. According to Oui Capital’s latest market report, Africa’s...
Trend Micro launches agentic SIEM
Trend Micro has announced new agentic AI technology designed to solve the traditional pain points associated with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM). When combined with Trend’s digital twin capabilities it will help to transform security operations by...
Vodacom Business boosts IoT offering
Vodacom Business has launched Local Breakout (LBO) in South Africa, significantly enhancing its managed IoT connectivity platform. The upgraded offering delivers faster speeds, lower latency and improved regulatory compliance for enterprise customers. With LBO, global...
Business Systems Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is looking for an experienced Business Systems Analyst to join their team at their Bryanston officeDutiesDetermine standards and procedures for change and implementation requests.Collaborate with developers and subject matter experts to ensure alignment...
Cloud Engineer
R Qualifications Proven experience provisioning and managing Azure cloud resources in production environments. Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server, stored procedures and SSIS. Mandatory experience with Git for version control. Mandatory experience with Python...
Cloud Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
R Qualifications Proven experience provisioning and managing Azure cloud resources in production environments. Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server, stored procedures and SSIS. Mandatory experience with Git for version control. Mandatory experience with Python...
Enterprise Delivery Systems Architect at Datonomy Solutions
Enterprise Delivery Systems ArchitectRole PurposeThe Enterprise Delivery Systems Architect will be responsible for leading the architectural design, governance, and migration strategy for the organosation's enterprise delivery ecosystem, with a strong focus on...
Enterprise Delivery Systems Architect at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Brackenfell
Enterprise Delivery Systems ArchitectRole PurposeThe Enterprise Delivery Systems Architect will be responsible for leading the architectural design, governance, and migration strategy for the organosation's enterprise delivery ecosystem, with a strong focus on...
Junior Business & Systems Analyst – Onsite – CPT
ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Junior Business and Systems Analyst to join their newly formalised Bus & Sys Ops department. Your mission: be the frontline resource for system stability, process integrity, and data accuracy across their core applications (ERP, CRM,...
Senior Test Automation Engineer – Western Cape Woodstock
My client based in Woodstock is currently looking for a Senior Test Automation Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Relevant Degree, Diploma, or Certification in Information Technology, Computer Science,...
IT Systems Administrator – Eastern Cape Gqebera
General Purpose of the positionThe Systems Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day management, support, maintenance and continuous improvement of the company's IT environment, ensuring systems remain secure, stable, reliable and fit for business...
Systems Engineer (EW, DOORS) (Centurion)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading provider of Electronic Systems seeks a strong Systems Engineer whose primary focus will be on requirements management and interfacing between sub systems and speciality Engineers within the systems development process. You will analyse...
Oracle ERP Functional Specialist
Requirements:? 4-7 years' experience in Oracle Financial Application support/projects? Software development & maintenance experience? ERP domain management knowledge, including SQL Advantageous:? Cloud-based ERP technology & implementation experience ?? Send...
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