NASA experiments with drones for planetary landings

NASA successfully demonstrated technology designed to help spacecraft autonomously navigate to safe landing sites on the Moon and on other planets. An Alta-X drone equipped with the agency’s Safe and Precise Landing – Integrated Capabilities Evolution (SPLICE)...

Turn vision into reality with the right AI strategy

Kathy Gibson reports from Dell Technologies Forum in Johannesburg - Today's leaders aren't asking whether to adopt AI, they're asking how to turn it into outcomes the business can see. And South African companies can no longer afford to take a wait-and-see attitude to...

Gloomy outlook for global economies as geopolitical tensions worsen

Coface’s latest risk review, Rates Against the Machine, has confirmed what the world dreaded just a few months ago has come to pass – rather than improve, the geopolitical situation has deteriorated once again. This, Coface says, puts upward pressure on commodity...

Banks are still missing the links between fraud and money laundering

Financial institutions are increasingly integrating their fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) systems, but intelligence and governance gaps remain. New fraud and AML convergence research from Datos Insights, commissioned by data and AI leader SAS, finds 86% report...

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...

Economic activity weakens further in June

South Africa's economic activity slowed further in June 2026, with the PayInc Economic Index declining by 0,9% on a monthly basis, following a revised 2% decline in May. “At 102.4, the PayInc Economic Index reached its lowest level since November 2025, although it...

How air transport industry plans to move 10bn passengers a year

It really sounds like a frequent flyer’s dream: Borders cleared in 10 seconds; weather delays cut by 65%; lost luggage down 90%; AI continually driving efficiency. But all this is becoming reality, says the SITA Impact Report 2025, documenting a year of customer-led...

IBM, Cleveland Clinic in quantum computing world first

A team of scientists from Oak Ridge National Laboratory at Cleveland Clinic and IBM have calculated nine molecular configurations of a promising material to produce fuel for fusion energy - the first-known instance of such computations on quantum computers. Such...

‘Tiny teams’ the future of software engineering

By 2029, 60% of organisations will adopt smaller software engineering teams at scale - up from 15% in 2026 - according to Gartner. “AI is reshaping software engineering. It is redefining roles, reinventing teams, and fueling the demand for more software engineers, not...

The collapse of scarcity due to AI has changed cybersecurity forever

Opening Check Point Engage Paris, the security company’s CEO, Nadav Zafrir told 900 security leaders that frontier AI has collapsed the scarcity that once limited attackers - putting nation-state-grade offensive capability within reach of almost anyone - and leaving...

Microsoft launches new AI-focused business

Recognising the speed with which AI is being adopted, Microsoft has formed a new operating business – Microsoft Frontier Company – focused on delivering Frontier Transformation through AI for its global customer base. The software giant says customers have moved...

Enterprises fall victim to AI security risks

AI-related risks are already becoming a reality for enterprises. According to a DigiCert survey, more than three quarters (78%) of organisations have experienced AI-related incidents or identified AI-related vulnerabilities, highlighting the challenges they face as AI...

Breakthrough physical AI solution could boost SA manufacturers

NTT DATA and lift truck manufacturer, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, have announced a breakthrough application of physical AI that embeds intelligence directly into manufacturing processes, leveraging sensor data to enable machines and systems to perceive, understand...

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The future of cards in the digital-first era

From swipes to digital wallets, virtual cards, contactless taps, and wearables - cards have maintained their dominance through constant reinvention. But as global technology and market forces accelerate change, the future of cards is one to look forward to, writes...

African trade routes need ‘borderless IoT’

Intra-African trade has the potential to double by 2035, but legacy approaches to connectivity along key road freight corridors are hampering delivery by Africa’s logistics providers. This is according to Peter Walsh, MD of IoT connectivity service provider...

Flexible education could become SA’s greatest equaliser

As more than 900 000 South African matric learners sit down to begin their final exams this month, the country is once again reminded of an uncomfortable truth: even when learners make it through 12 years of schooling, their next hurdle in the form of accessing and...

Hisense SA opens premium brand store

Hisense SA is opening its first premium brand store in South Africa this November for Black Friday, at Canal Walk Shopping Centre in Century City, Cape Town. From 1 November, shoppers will get to enjoy exclusive in-store promotions, interactive product demonstrations,...

FNB partners with Reunyte to retrieve unclaimed benefits

First National Bank (FNB) is partnering with Reunyte previously known as Robin Hood Unclaimed Benefits, an unclaimed benefits-tracing fintech company. This platform, which is now available to all FNB customers and RMB Private bank clients, is designed to address...

Centennial Schools team shines at World Student Championship

The Centennial Schools eSports team excelled at this year’s inaugural World Student Championships in Malta, held from 8–11 October. Competing against 72 schools from across the globe, Centennial Schools was the only South African school to participate in this...

Datacentrix recognised among country’s top PMOs

Datacentrix’s project management office (PMO) was recognised as ‘Highly Commended’ and runner-up for PMO of the Year by Project Management Institute (PMI) South Africa, at its PM Summit and Prestige Awards 2025. “Being recognised by PMI South Africa at a national...

Vox re-enters the security arena with Sophos

Vox has announced the launch of its new cybersecurity division in partnership with Sophos. The move is a response to a growing need in the market. Cyberattacks are growing more sophisticated and frequent in South Africa with the country remaining one of Africa’s most...

Kyocera strengthens ECM offering with Square 9 launch

Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa (KDZA) has announced the addition of Square 9 to its solutions portfolio, expanding its enterprise content management (ECM) capabilities to help businesses digitise, automate, and secure their content more efficiently. Square 9...

Smart ways to cut mobile data usage and stretch your budget

Mobile data prices have fallen in South Africa over the past few years, but many users still have a limited budget. At the same time, we’re using more data than ever before for work and personal apps. But the good news is that you can cut back on mobile data without...

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Our client is looking for a highly accomplished Project Manager to oversee the successful execution of major construction and infrastructure developments in Johannesburg. This opportunity is suited to a strategic leader with extensive experience managing...

Senior Data Engineer – Gauteng Gauteng

Design, build, and maintain ELT pipelines: Pipeline success rate (% jobs completed without failure).Data latency (extraction to availability).Error resolution turnaround time.Integrate data across systems (WMS, TMS, ERP, IoT): Number of successful system...

Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is looking for a highly accomplished Project Manager to oversee the successful execution of major construction and infrastructure developments in Johannesburg. This opportunity is suited to a strategic leader with extensive experience managing...

Senior Java Developer

Our client is urgently seeking a Senior Java Developer to join a collaborative, outcomes-driven environment based in Gauteng. This role is ideal for an experienced Java engineer who thrives in complex systems development and modern enterprise delivery. Key...

System Analyst

To plan & execute systems analysis tasks alone and under supervision, during design, construction, integration, verification, commissioning and operations of the various radio telescopes and associated supporting systems, focusing primarily on the telescope signal...

Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

Our client is urgently seeking a Senior Java Developer to join a collaborative, outcomes-driven environment based in Gauteng. This role is ideal for an experienced Java engineer who thrives in complex systems development and modern enterprise delivery. Key...

System Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

To plan & execute systems analysis tasks alone and under supervision, during design, construction, integration, verification, commissioning and operations of the various radio telescopes and associated supporting systems, focusing primarily on the telescope signal...

Software Implementation Engineer

Our client is seeking a Software Implementation Engineer to join a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment based in Ballito (Umhlali). This role sits at the intersection of AI, enterprise systems, and automation, focusing on building and deploying autonomous...

VR/AR (Extended Reality) Developer

Build the Future of Reality – Create Immersive Digital ExperiencesWe're looking for a passionate VR/AR (Extended Reality) Developer to help shape cutting-edge immersive solutions.Join an innovative tech company focused on delivering next-generation VR/AR applications...

Software Implementation Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban North

Our client is seeking a Software Implementation Engineer to join a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment based in Ballito (Umhlali). This role sits at the intersection of AI, enterprise systems, and automation, focusing on building and deploying autonomous...

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