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...

Scientists may have found dark matter

Global scientists have encountered an intriguing particle interaction in their search for dark matter, which might help pave the way for answering one of the biggest unresolved questions about our universe. The study, led by a University of Bristol astro-particle...

SA online retail to reach R159bn this year

South Africans are expected to spend about R159-billion online in 2026, as e-commerce grows by an estimated 22,5% and records its first full year at 10% of national retail turnover on a like-for-like nominal basis. These are the central findings of Online Retail in...

Executive shakeout at Tarsus

After little more than a year at the helm, Emile Burger, CEO of Tarsus Distribution, has resigned. Emmanouil Revmatas, who joined the distributor as GM in October last year, has been appointed as interim CEO. Burger, who was previously CFO of Tarsus, succeeded channel...

Google unveils new African investments

Kathy Gibson reports from Google Cloud Summit in Johannesburg - As artificial intelligence (AI) permeates every level of the economy, we need to guard against letting the digital divide extend to becoming the AI divide. That’s the word from James Manyika, senior...

Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability

South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...

Ramaphosa urges Africa to take control of its AI destiny

Kathy Gibson reports from Google Cloud Summit in Johannesburg -  For too long Africa has had to play digital catchup, dependent on the technologies of more industrialised nations. But the artificial intelligence (AI) era gives the continent an opportunity to take...

Urgent reform needed to unlock SA’s startup potential

South Africa’s startup ecosystem is gaining ground, but it continues to fall behind global and regional peers on regulatory efficiency, capital formation, and access to international markets. This is according to a new report by SiMODiSA, in partnership with Allan...

Vodacom takes a majority stake in Safaricom

Strengthening its position in East Africa, Vodacom has acquired a further 20% stake in Safaricom for $2,1-billion (R35-billion) – increasing its shareholding in the group to 55%. The transaction sees Vodacom acquire a 15% stake from the Government of Kenya, and an...

Visa gears up for the new phase in commerce

Recognising the dramatic shifts shaping the future of commerce, Visa has outlined a series of AI, stablecoin, and token capabilities designed to help clients across the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA) region participate in this next...

A new fraud threat for insurers – AI-generated images

Insurance fraud, unfortunately, is inevitable - a certain amount of fraud is priced into the product. But the ultimate goal for insurers is to find the right balance – focusing on fraud prevention for the biggest cases without alienating trusted customers. Having said...

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Future-ready infrastructure powers Africa’s manufacturing

As Africa’s manufacturing sector accelerates its journey into the era of Industry 4.0, the benefits are becoming increasingly clear – including reduced risk, leaner supply chains and lower operational costs to name a few. By Wojtek Piorko, MD: Africa at Vertiv...

Weak human firewalls expose businesses to AI-driven cyberattacks

As South Africa’s digital economy matures, so too does its exposure to cyberthreats, and the country is now among the top 10 most targeted regions for cyberattacks globally. However, local businesses remain dangerously underprepared, as leaders continue to...

Ricoh SA realigns for partner-led growth

Ricoh South Africa announced a strategic transformation of its business model, transitioning to an Accredited Business Partner-only distribution model for its Office Print and selected Production Print operations. The transition is designed to enhance operational...

MSP Flex is changing the game for the channel

When I speak to our partners across South Africa, a common theme often comes up: margins are under pressure, customers want more for less, and managing multiple security solutions usually eats up time that could be spent winning new business. By Ross Anderson, Sophos...

Career orientation test aims to inspire girls into cybersecurity

Kaspersky, together with Smart Africa and Africaines in Tech, has launched a science-backed career orientation test “Future You in Tech” created to promote professional development for young women in the cybersecurity industry and help remove potential entry barriers....

Sage launches integrated cloud HR, payroll solution

Sage has launched its integrated Sage HR & Payroll Advanced solution for mid-market companies in South Africa. Sage HR & Payroll Advanced helps medium-sized businesses work more effectively by automating and streamlining HR and payroll tasks across the...

AI agents are shaking up financial trading

For years in financial services the application of natural language processing (NLP), and more recently with large language models (LLMs), has largely centered on quick insights derived from sentiment analysis or trend following. By Richard Harmon, vice-president:...

Risk management and delivering projects amidst global uncertainties

There has never been an infrastructure project that has ever been delivered without risk and uncertainty. All projects have a level of risk which engineers are well trained to anticipate, manage, and mitigate. By Sthembile Mnengela, technical director of Zutari Risk...

Training is crucial, but feeling safe enough to speak up is vital

Cybersecurity training is vital, but it’s not enough on its own if your workplace culture discourages people from speaking up. Good corporate security awareness includes empowering employees to think critically, voice concerns and admit mistakes, without fear of...

Balancing power is critical for African grid stability

Africa’s rapid integration of renewable energy is intensifying the challenge of balancing power supply and demand on the continent’s grids. The transition is urgent because most grid infrastructure was built for centralised fossil-fuel generation which is easier to...

Senior Java EE Developer – AWS at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for an experienced Senior Java EE Developer with 7+ years of hands-on enterprise Java development experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building secure, scalable, and high-performance backend systems within complex enterprise...

Senior Microsoft 365 Developer (CPT & DBN Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN and deliver modern, business-focused solutions as the next Senior Microsoft 365 Developer sought by a global SharePoint Consultancy. You will be joining a team that helps organisations unlock more value from Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, Teams,...

SQL Developer (CPT/PTA)

Our client is looking for a SQL Developer for a permanent role based in their Pretoria Office or Somerset West - Hybrid.Responsibilities/Tasks:Develop and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers and database objects.Contribute to database design and...

SQL Developer (CPT/PTA) – Gauteng Gauteng

Our client is looking for a SQL Developer for a permanent role based in their Pretoria Office or Somerset West - Hybrid.Responsibilities/Tasks:Develop and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers and database objects.Contribute to database design and...

Technical/Systems Engineer

We are looking for a Technical/Systems Engineer who wll ve responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of server, desktop, network, and database infrastructure to ensure high system availability and optimal performance. Monitors and...

Junior Data Analyst

A leading sustainability and energy management solutions company is seeking a motivated and analytical Junior Data Analyst to join their team in Bellville, Cape Town. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about data analysis,...

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