Dehorning rhinos drastically reduces poaching

A landmark international study published yesterday (5 June 2025) in the Science Journal reveals that dehorning rhinos significantly reduces the risk of poaching – one of these iconic species' most immediate threats. The research, co-led by the University of Cape Town...

Escalating attacks drive need for digital executive protection

There has been a frightening escalation in cyberthreats targeting business leaders and their families, according to a new report released by BlackCloak, a pioneer in digital executive protection for executive leaders, board members, and their families - as well as...

Tshwane innovates on meter reading, revenue collection

Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City – Collecting revenue from electricity users is vital for the City of Tshwane’s financial health, but outdated and inefficient systems have been playing havoc with its ability to do so efficiently. The city, which serves...

How AI is transforming digital transformation

Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City - Change has always been a constant – but in the last couple of years digital transformation has been moving at a faster pace than ever before. This is because, today, technology is transforming transformation, says...

SA’s young scientists shine in Beijing

Team South Africa made an incredible impact at the Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition (BYSCC), held in China, earning prestigious awards for their outstanding scientific projects after competing against some of the brightest young scientists from around the...

MTN’s Ralph Mupita elected as GSMA deputy chair

The GSMA board of directors has elected Ralph Mupita as deputy chair for the remainder of the board term, until the end of 2026. In this role, he will support the chair and board in overseeing the strategic direction of the organisation, which represents the world’s...

Chinese computing market to soar by 42%

China and the US have been in a race to dominate the computing industry for years. While the US has long held the upper hand, driving breakthroughs in AI and quantum technologies with its tech giants Nvidia, AMD, and Intel, China is rapidly closing the gap. Massive...

Award-winning pic shows crash-landing penguins

Werner De Kock has been named as South Africa’s National Award winner for the Sony World Photography Awards 2025. The National & Regional Awards programme is an initiative set up by Sony and Creo under the World Photography Organisation to support local...

Worldwide semiconductor revenue grew 18% in 2024

Worldwide semiconductor revenue in 2024 totaled $626-billion, an increase of 18,1% from 2023, according to preliminary results by Gartner. Revenue is projected to total $705-billion in 2025. “Graphics processing units (GPUs) and AI processors used in data centre...

Multichoice, Canal+ outline future group structure

Canal+ and MultiChoice have concluded their discussions regarding their intended post-transaction structure of MultiChoice. Key features of the intended post-transaction structure include: The MultiChoice Group will be restructured so that the current holder of the...

AI, economics drive growth and change in IaaS

2024 was a good year for hyperscalers and cloud providers who capitalised on their clients’ need for access to more processing and storage due to escalating growth in data volumes. The hyperscalers continued to expand their solution portfolios, creating in some cases...

OpenAI debuts deep research

OpenAI has launched deep research in ChatGPT, a new agentic capability that conducts multi-step research on the internet for complex tasks. According to the company, it accomplishes in tens of minutes what would take a human many hours. Deep research is OpenAI's next...

Which hardware will win in the AI arms race?

The grip of artificial intelligence (AI) has continued to hold, with strong competition to develop more powerful AI models, active innovation in the semiconductor industry, and continued investment in the high-performance computing (HPC) data centre market. AI has...

Beware of Docusign-themed phishing scams

Kaspersky is warning of a rising phishing scam involving fraudulent emails pretending to be from Docusign, a global e-signature platform. Cyber attackers are sending these emails with links to fake websites where users are asked to enter a work login and password. The...

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Partnership aims to strengthen wind energy investment

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) and the Bundesverband Windenergie eV (BWE) have entered a memorandum of understanding, with the mutual goal of promoting wind energy and advancing renewable energy solutions globally. "Our shared vision is to foster a...

Circular Energy partners with Hirsch’s Homestores

Circular Energy, a registered not-for-profit Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO), has partnered with Hirsch's Homestores to assist customers in ethically disposing of their end-of-use appliances. The partnership underscores the critical role Circular Energy...

The role of cloud services in SME resilience

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) today depend on digital technology to run their businesses. Disaster recovery and business continuity planning are an essential component of preparing your business for a disaster and ensuring it can keep operating should something...

Why BI is an increasing focus for African manufacturers

One significant challenge facing African manufacturers is inadequate reporting and analysis capabilities. This often results in inefficient decision-making processes due to siloed data, limiting the ability to respond to changing conditions quickly. By Marius Wessels,...

How to tell if you are reading AI-generated text

In the digital age, distinguishing between human-written and AI-generated text is crucial for business leaders and communicators. This skill is crucial for several reasons, ranging from maintaining credibility to making informed decisions, writes Kim Polley, managing...

The impact of AI on the future of the PC

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is the next big leap for PC technology, promising to bring unseen levels of productivity and efficiency to businesses worldwide, writes Chris Buchanan, client solutions director at Dell Technologies South Africa. With...

Duxbury Networking celebrates 40-year milestone

Duxbury Networking, a specialised networking distributor since 1984, goes beyond traditional distribution by offering channel partners and their customers a comprehensive suite of solutions. "Duxbury is not just a box dropper," says Shamiel Kimmie, CIO of Duxbury...

Sigfox 0G network to enable SA’s move to smart water meters

Sigfox SA, a robust and low-power technology, was selected by the National Treasury as the network to underpin the new smart water meter ecosystem. The tender, commonly known as "RT29" awarded to various System Integrators, will see existing meters adapted or replaced...

Go Rentals expands partnership with qwerti

qwerti, a South African managed services provider delivering services to the corporate and consumer markets, has strengthened its partnership with Go Rentals to support its growth and customer service. Go Rentals, a hardware rental company, is evolving its service...

RS partners with Sharps Electrical in Botswana

RS South Africa has formed a strategic partnership with Sharps Electrical, an electrical wholesaler and contractor in Botswana. The partnership aims to leverage the strengths of both companies to deliver superior products and services to customers in the region....

Tax Data Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

Turning Numbers into Tax-Smart Strategies!We are looking for a Financial Data Analyst (Tax Focus) to join our team! If you have a sharp analytical mind, a passion for data-driven insights, and expertise in tax analysis, we want to hear from you. Play a key role in...

UI/UX Designer (CH1104) – Western Cape Cape Town

Our client, a leader in the media industry, is looking for a UI/UX Designer to join their dynamic and fast-paced team, where technology, content, and innovation shape South Africa's top digital, print, and ecommerce platforms.The client's team of engineers, data...

Junior IT Helpdesk Support – Western Cape Cape Town

We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Junior IT Helpdesk Support professional to join our IT team. For this role, we require someone who is great at organising, providing assistance, communicating, following up and resolving tickets. The successful candidate...

Junior Server Engineer

iOCO Infrastructure Services invites you to explore possibilities. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Junior Server Engineer with expertise in Configuring and managing servers of mainly MS operating systems and related tasks in Azure.What you'll...

Senior Cloud Data Engineer (CH1103)

Our client, a leader in the media industry, is looking for Senior Cloud Data Engineer to join their dynamic and fast-paced team, where technology, content, and innovation shape South Africa's top digital, print, and ecommerce platforms.The client's team of engineers,...

Financial Systems Functional Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Job Description:The purpose of this role is to ensure that efficient, cost-effective business solutions and processes are in place to address business needs/requirements within the financial services sector. The role facilitates effective and competitive business...

Junior Server Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

iOCO Infrastructure Services invites you to explore possibilities. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Junior Server Engineer with expertise in Configuring and managing servers of mainly MS operating systems and related tasks in Azure.What you'll...

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