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...

Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking

A new major global review shows that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are fueling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Annette Hübschle, a co-author of the study, says closing...

AWS and Nvidia to deliver 2m more GPUs and AI infrastructure

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Nvidia have announced a major expansion of their strategic collaboration to meet surging global demand for AI infrastructure as demand continues to accelerate. Building on already-rapid customer adoption of Nvidia-accelerated compute on...

Urgent call to unlock youth potential in agriculture 

While agriculture remains one of the country’s most critical yet under‑utilised sectors for job creation, entrepreneurship and long-term economic inclusion, young people continue to enter the farming industry at far lower rates than required to secure the future of...

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...

Africa writes new rules for digital growth

Africa is not simply accelerating its digital adoption - it is actively authoring a new model of digital growth. This is the headline finding from a new report, "Africa's Digital Momentum: Four Structural Imperatives," from BCG Platinion, the tech arm of Boston...

In the midst of chaos, Africa has the chance to reinvent

In a time of shifting geopolitical dynamics, evolving supply chains, technological transformation and changing patterns of trade and investment which are redefining the global economic landscape, Africa has an historic opportunity to reposition itself as a dynamic...

Fragmentation in global energy transition as geopolitical risks surge

Geopolitical tensions, supply disruptions, and rising demand are driving fragmentation and slowing progress across the global energy landscape, according to the World Economic Forum's Energy Transition Index 2026. The report, developed in collaboration with Accenture,...

Top data and analytics trends to factor in

More than one in 10 enterprises will be AI-first by 2030, outperforming competitors in the adoption of AI agents, semantics and converged data and analytics (D&A) platforms, according to Gartner. These three areas are the driving forces behind the top trends for...

AI drives global server sales past $122bn

The worldwide server market reached $122,6-billion in vendor revenue in the first quarter of 2026 - a 30,4% year-over-year increase — according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker. The result reflects AI-driven infrastructure investment that has moved from...

HPE collaborates to advance quantum computing at scale

HPE has expanded relationships with eight companies to integrate high performance computing (HPC) and quantum computing systems to pave the way for practical and scalable hybrid classical-quantum applications in the future. The company says that, as a global leader in...

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Innovation without fragility: retail’s balancing act

The global retail sector, projected to reach $35,2-trillion in 2025, has digital channels driving more than 60% of influenced sales and each successful click and customer collection is the result of a thousand moving parts. Peter Ludi, business development executive...

Why you feel stuck at work. And how you can fix it

Do you feel like you’re simply going through the motions at work? As if you’re no longer learning anything new or making any progress in your career? Or perhaps you’re starting to dread Monday mornings and the idea of another week back at the grindstone. Over time,...

Cyber leadership is your business’s newest competitive advantage

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT function tucked away in a server room; it’s a critical business priority that deserves a seat at the boardroom table. By Amritesh Anand, vice-president and MD of the Technology Services Group at In2IT Technologies As cyber threats...

Cyber insurance emerging as key layer in the data protection landscape

Despite having world-class cybersecurity systems in place, South African companies remain vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated cyber breaches, particularly malware attacks that target and compromise sensitive customer data. A recent high-profile case is that of a...

Tackling the ‘big five’ border challenges

Global travel is booming again while at the same time border threats are increasing. This dual problem is putting government border agencies under tremendous pressure: they need to maintain national security while providing smooth and efficient travel flows. Yet...

Customer experience kudos for Vodacom SA

Vodacom South Africa has been named the Mobile Operator Industry Winner at the 2025/26 Ask Africa Orange Index Awards. “Being named the Mobile Operator Industry Winner at the Ask Africa Orange Index Awards is a proud moment for Vodacom South Africa. This recognition...

Access alone isn’t enough for Africa’s classrooms

Imagine transforming every classroom across Africa with cutting-edge tablets, lightning-fast internet, and world-class educational software. The hardware arrives, the connections go live, and the software is deployed seamlessly. By Nonku Nyathi, senior partnerships...

Westcon-Comstor signs 1Password distribution

Westcon-Comstor has signed a distribution agreement with 1Password, which provides Extended Access Management (XAM). The collaboration will see Westcon-Comstor deploy its value-added services spanning training, technical enablement and data to empower partners to...

Reimagining supply chains for a disrupted world

It is time to reimagine how we build, manage and leverage supply chains - not just to survive disruption, but to grow stronger because of it. This was the key message in a SAPICS Conference presentation this year by Andries Retief, DHL Supply Chain’s chief commercial...

Could gamification build better habits and protect users?

Traditional cybersecurity and compliance training can be dull as dishwater, which can lead to poor engagement and low retention among employees. Gamification, if done well, offers a refreshing alternative, transforming boring modules into interactive experiences that...

Senior Business Analyst

Some people analyse businesses. Others help transform them. If you're the person who can spot inefficiencies before they appear on a report, translate operational challenges into practical solutions and bridge the gap between systems and strategy, this opportunity is...

Senior Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions

Senior Business Analyst (Banking & Credit)Contract Opportunity | Financial Services EnvironmentRole PurposeWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst to join a dynamic financial services environment. This role requires an accomplished Business...

Senior Data/AI Application Engineer (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking Independent Asset Management Firm seeks the coding talents of a Senior Data/AI Application Engineer who is excited & passionate about the rapid shift toward AI-native development. You will own the full lifecycle — from engaging with...

Back-end developer – Gauteng Houghton Estate

Title: Back end developerWorking model: Fully on-siteLocation: SandtonSeeking a Back-End C# Developer strong in Azure Cloud services and with practical exposure to AI / LLM integrations. You will be responsible for building scalable APIs, microservices, and...

SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) 2476 – Gauteng Pretoria

Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for functional and/or technical design document(s).Proactively propose solutions to improve the support of (new) business processes.Executing the required changes...

NOC Engineer Tier 1 – Day Shift

2 to 3 years experience CCNA certifications a mustJob Purpose.Responsible for ensuring stability of the network and optimal customer satisfaction. Key Performance AreasCustomer Communication 30%Incident Logging 20%Incident Handling 20%Trouble shooting 20%Teamwork 10%...

Systems Administrator

Job SummaryConfigure, maintain and administer all systems related technology and infrastructure within our client Enterprise branches and multiple data centresKey Performance AreasPlan and set up systems' infrastructureMaintain high availability of systems'...

Project Manager

Key Responsibilities:Process engineering and optimisation:Analyse existing software development, delivery, and support processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and risks.Design and implement future-state processes aligned to modern digital and software...

NOC Engineer Tier 1 – Day Shift – Remote Remote

2 to 3 years experience CCNA certifications a mustJob Purpose.Responsible for ensuring stability of the network and optimal customer satisfaction. Key Performance AreasCustomer Communication 30%Incident Logging 20%Incident Handling 20%Trouble shooting 20%Teamwork 10%...

Systems Administrator – Gauteng Primrose

Job SummaryConfigure, maintain and administer all systems related technology and infrastructure within our client Enterprise branches and multiple data centresKey Performance AreasPlan and set up systems' infrastructureMaintain high availability of systems'...

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