The growing importance of AI sovereignty

A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organisations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change - reinforcing the growing importance of AI...

The glue that holds the Sagrada Familia towers together

The construction of the Sagrada Familia’s central towers marks the most complex structural challenge in the basilica’s history. It is also a novel and unexpected use of superglue. An advanced Loctite solution from Henkel has been instrumental in raising the dramatic...

Why don’t cancer medicines work the same for everyone?

By Susanna Ray - Cancer treatment has become more precise over time, as doctors first classified the disease by where it began in the body and, more recently, by the mutations found inside cancer cells to help find the right drugs to treat it. But why can two people...

Location data sharing raises privacy risks

Your mobile browsers could be sharing your location data. To understand the extent of location tracking in mobile browsers, cybersecurity firm Surfshark has analysed 15 popular applications and discovered that more than half of them gather location data. Four of them...

Nvidia’s Ising AI model could hasten quantum computing

Nvidia has announced what it believes to be the world’s first family of open source quantum AI models, Nvidia Ising, designed to help researchers and enterprises build quantum processors capable of running useful applications. To achieve useful quantum applications at...

Intel launches Core Series 3 processors

Intel has unveiled its new Intel Core™ Series 3 mobile processors, bringing advanced performance, exceptional battery life and AI-ready to value buyers, commercial and essential edge devices. Purpose-engineered for value, the new processors are designed to transform...

The ‘grey swan’ risks threatening global digital stability

As digital systems become more interconnected and dependent on invisible technical foundations, new categories of cyber risks are emerging beyond traditional malware, ransomware, and disruption. In new analysis, Alexander Gostev, chief technology expert at Kaspersky,...

Chip crisis could scuttle the AI boom

A deepening shortage of memory chips is rapidly evolving into a legitimate risk for investors with portfolios heavily exposed to AI, tech, consumer electronics, and the automotive sectors warns a leading financial advisory group. “This is a potential profit shock...

SA urged to act quickly as geopolitical pressures mount

Kathy Gibson reports – Big changes to the world order are driving global uncertainty – and South Africa must decide now how to position itself in this changing environment. This is the stark advice from Lullu Krugel, chief economist and sustainability leader at PwC,...

Digital infrastructure build must dovetail with jobs growth

President Cyril Ramaphosa promised in his State of the Nation address to boost South Africa’s ailing water infrastructure as Gauteng residents protested this week over taps running dry. There were also undertakings to deploy soldiers in gangster-ridden areas and...

Influencers talk up OpenClaw

OpenClaw (formerly Moltbot and Clawdbot) has become a focal point in influencer discussions on X during February 2026, says GlobalData, and is being described as a “digital exocortex” that extends human capability through autonomous task execution. But while praised...

Securing the R1trn for critical infrastructure from cyber threats

Digitisation of South Africa's green shoots requires a shift toward seeing digital security as critical national infrastructure. This is the word from Fortinet following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address, which committed over R1-trillion to...

Applications open for the Cleantech Innovation Challenge 2026

For South Africa, the quest for energy, climate and economic development grows more urgent by the year. For provinces, this path of progress is perilous in various ways as mines endure job losses, green energy projects wrestle with grid constraints, farms lay at the...

These are the networks that will keep Artemis II connected

NASA’s Artemis II mission will transport four astronauts around the Moon, bringing the agency one step closer to sending the first astronauts to Mars. Throughout Artemis II, astronaut voice, images, video, and vital mission data must traverse thousands of miles,...

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Is your financial institution ready for new employment equity targets?

The transformation imperative in South Africa’s financial services sector has reached a critical juncture with the recent amendments to the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 (EEA), which came into effect on 15 April 2025. By Dhevarsha Ramjettan, partner, Nivaani...

The actual cost of FICA non-compliance

In the past 18 months, institutions across banking, legal, and financial services have faced steep penalties for non-compliance with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA). By Sameer Kumandan, MD of SearchWorks360 Capitec, Old Mutual, HSBC, and Standard Bank...

MSSPs could aid in bridging the cybersecurity skills divide

The global cybersecurity industry is facing a significant skills gap, with over 3,5-million positions remaining unfilled – a shortfall that leaves businesses vulnerable to costly cyberattacks. By Kyle Pillay, security as a service centre manager at Datacentrix In...

Alienware launches new Aurora laptop class

For the first time in nearly two decades, Alienware is launching an Aurora class of laptops, writes Matt McGowan, Alienware GM . The launch marks the next step in streamlining the Alienware portfolio to make it easier for you to choose the right gaming machine. Moving...

Pure Storage renews NEC XON’s Elite status

NEC XON has been re-appointed as an Elite Partner by Pure Storage. The re-certification enables faster, more agile data solutions for regional businesses, with improved access to world-class flash storage solutions delivered by a partner with a deep understanding of...

Hisense, NBT partner to adds FAST and AVOD content

Hisense and NBT, a FAST (free ad-supported television) and AVOD (advertising-based video on demand) platform, have announced a global partnership. Since 8 May, NBT’s array of channels and content has been available on the VIDAA platform, accessible through Hisense...

Conlog partners with Plentify

Conlog, Africa’s largest smart metering solutions provider has announced a strategic partnership with home energy management company Plentify. Kailas Nair, chief growth officer at Plentify, comments: “Utilities are under increasing financial pressure as their...

Nigeria and Mali lead West Africa in DDoS attacks

West Africa’s distributed denial of service (DDoS) threat landscape was led by Nigeria and Mali, as revealed in NetScout’s recently released Threat Intelligence Report for July to December 2024, which delves into trends and methodologies used in attacks globally....

SAPICS aims to address skills gap

South Africa’s supply chain sector is vital to the country’s economy but faces a skills gap that is threatening growth, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. Recognising the imperative to address this, the organisation has lined up a presentations, panel discussions...

Cybersecurity drives Westcon-Comstor sales growth

Westcon-Comstor has announced record annual gross sales of $5,24-billion, fuelled by strong growth in cybersecurity and an acceleration in its shift to software and services. The gross sales figure for the year ended 28 February 2025 (FY25) represents a 3,3%...

IT Field Technician

Our client who is a leading fuel management solutions service provider is urgently looking to employ an experienced IT Field Technician at their organizationOur client who is a leading fuel management solutions service provider is urgently looking to employ an...

IT Field Technician – Gauteng Primrose

Our client who is a leading fuel management solutions service provider is urgently looking to employ an experienced IT Field Technician at their organizationOur client who is a leading fuel management solutions service provider is urgently looking to employ an...

IT Programme Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The IT Programme Manager is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale, strategic technology programmes. This role oversees multiple interdependent projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, effective resource...

Senior Cloud Engineer

Work tightly with our customers to understand, capture, and deliver against their requirements. Design and build distributed systems. Ability to work with the Operator Framework. Having an interest in diving into OpenShift and ODF (OpenShift Data Foundation). Work...

Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Woodstock

My client based in Woodstock is currently looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's Degree in Business Analysis, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Project Management or...

Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is looking for a Senior Java Developer who thrives in enterprise environments, understands clean architecture, and is passionate about building high-performance applications.What You'll Be DoingDesign, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications...

Specialist: Developer

An opportunity exists for a highly skilled Specialist: Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications. The role involves leading technical projects, mentoring junior developers, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring software solutions...

Tech Lead

Our client is looking for a hands-on Tech Lead who can architect, design, and deliver high-performing enterprise applications while guiding and mentoring development teams.If you're passionate about clean architecture, cloud-native solutions, and leading from the...

Specialist: Developer – Gauteng East Rand

An opportunity exists for a highly skilled Specialist: Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications. The role involves leading technical projects, mentoring junior developers, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring software solutions...

Tech Lead – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is looking for a hands-on Tech Lead who can architect, design, and deliver high-performing enterprise applications while guiding and mentoring development teams.If you're passionate about clean architecture, cloud-native solutions, and leading from the...

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