Where the next wave of threats will strike?
Cyber security in 2026 will be shaped by speed. Threat actors will move faster, using AI offensively to mimic human behaviour, and exploit systems in ways traditional defences cannot keep up with. At the same time, defenders are racing to deploy AI in defence, using...
GPUs: The supercomputers shaping Africa’s AI future
As Africa increasingly leans towards the local development of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, one thing has become clear: we need enormous computing power. Dr Prince Abudu, head of technology at Cassava AI, and Charlotte Awino, AI engineer at Cassava AI From...
2026 will be year agentic AI comes of age
Kathy Gibson reports - Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) became the big buzzword in 2025, but organisations will only start to realise real benefit from the technology in the year ahead. That’s the word from John Roese, global chief technology officer and chief AI...
AI, geopolitics reshaping the future of global energy markets
S&P Global Energy has released its Top Trends report identifying the pivotal developments shaping clean energy technology, sustainability, and growth in global energy markets in 2026. "In 2026, AI's surging power demand growth will be testing grid limits, revenue...
The opportunities lurking within quantum technologies
Quantum technologies, which encompass quantum computing, quantum sensing, and quantum communications, is currently one of the fastest growing deep-tech industries - but the performance and commercial viability of these cutting-edge technologies are often held back by...
HPE challenges Huawei in campus switch market
Following a successful acquisition, the addition of Juniper’s revenue leaves HPE in a neck-and-neck race with Huawei for second place in the campus switch market, according to a new survey from Dell’Oro Group. “The combined HPE-Juniper entity grew campus switch...
Africa has aviation challenges, but potential is immense
While Africa is expected to outpace global air traffic growth next year, the region continues to face some of the world’s toughest operating conditions - resulting in the smallest share of global industry profit and extremely thin margins, according to the...
Leadership turnover harming supply chain performance
More than half (54%) of supply chain leaders report that leadership turnover has moderately to completely disrupted their function’s ability to operate over the past three years, according to a new survey from Gartner. This disruption - combined with the impact of...
WLAN growth stunted by China slowdown
A sharp contraction in China spending kept worldwide Wireless LAN (WLAN) growth from hitting double-digits in 3Q 2025, according to the latest report from Dell’Oro Group. “Cisco was late to the Wi-Fi 7 party,” says Siân Morgan, research director at Dell’Oro Group....
New study looking to curb alcohol harm in SA
The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) have launched a landmark multidisciplinary research initiative to investigate the political, economic, and social drivers of harmful alcohol use in South Africa and Botswana, and...
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Traditional training models are failing the workforce
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Tsedey Bank transforms from microfinance to modern commercial banking
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AI won’t save you from cyberattacks without discipline
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First on the scene: What to do in an accident or emergency
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Rushed replacements for copper cable theft could be non-compliant
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Supply chain failure looms large in risk survey
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Vox Partner Programme helps ISPs expand
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How to stay secure online during the holidays
As the festive season approaches, South Africans are gearing up for celebrations, travel, and online shopping. By Kerissa Varma, Microsoft chief security advisor: Africa But, while we’re busy connecting with loved ones and hunting for holiday deals, cybercriminals are...
Clinical Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Background:Our client in the Healthcare and Medical Industry has a position for a Clinical Data Analyst based in Johannesburg area.Requirements:Bsc Degree / Bsc Honours in Data Science or Health Informatics or Statistics or Computer Science or related fieldMasters...
Azure Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Azure Data EngineerBuild enterprise-scale data pipelines and modern cloud data solutions in a high-growth environment.Johannesburg (Bryanston)- Hybrid Work- R700 000 to R1 400 000 CTC per annum About Our ClientOur client specialises in delivering advanced, cloud-based...
QHSE Systems Administrator
Are you passionate about driving excellence in Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) systems? Our clients, a leader in animal nutrition solutions, is seeking a dynamic QHSE Systems Administrator to be based in Potchefstroom. This is your chance to play a...
Database Administrator (PostgreSQL & ERP) LW
Design and maintain robust data models, including tables for users (auth tokens), integrations (flows/status), and logs (timestamps/errors), supporting JSONB for flexible API payloads.Implement CRUD operations via indexed queries and enable real-time updates using...
QHSE Systems Administrator – North West North West
Are you passionate about driving excellence in Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) systems? Our clients, a leader in animal nutrition solutions, is seeking a dynamic QHSE Systems Administrator to be based in Potchefstroom. This is your chance to play a...
Database Administrator (PostgreSQL & ERP) LW – Gauteng Pretoria
Design and maintain robust data models, including tables for users (auth tokens), integrations (flows/status), and logs (timestamps/errors), supporting JSONB for flexible API payloads.Implement CRUD operations via indexed queries and enable real-time updates using...
Senior SQL Developer
Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to design, develop, and optimise robust data solutions that enable exceptional customer experiences and operational efficiency. The Senior SQL Developer will work collaboratively across business and technology teams to...
Azure DevOps Engineer
Azure DevOps EngineerDrive cloud automation, scalability, and modern engineering practices within a leading technology-driven business.Johannesburg (Bryanston) - Hybrid Work - R700 000 - R1 400 000 CTC (experience dependent) About Our ClientOur client is an...
Senior SQL Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to design, develop, and optimise robust data solutions that enable exceptional customer experiences and operational efficiency. The Senior SQL Developer will work collaboratively across business and technology teams to...
Azure DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Melrose
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