AI workloads won’t run at scale on quantum hardware soon
No enterprise AI workload at scale will run on quantum hardware by 2028 and classical accelerated AI will dominate every production benchmark according to Gartner. “When vendors claim to deliver ‘quantum AI,’ they usually refer to hybrid or quantum-inspired...
Drought could impact three-quarters of the world by 2050
The poorest and the most vulnerable are generally those that suffer the most from water scarcity. This is the word from University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Professor Djiby Thiam, director of the Water and Production Economics Research Unit at the Faculty of Commerce,...
Cost-of-living squeeze deepens
South African households are entering a more constrained financial period, as the modest momentum seen at the end of 2025 comes under pressure from rising living costs. According to TransUnion’s latest insights, increases in fuel prices, renewed food inflation, and...
Air cargo demand up amid Middle East disruptions
International Air Transport Association (IATA) data for April 2026 global air cargo markets shows that total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 4% compared to April 2025 levels. However, capacity, measured in available cargo...
Intel Arc G-Series sets handheld PC gaming standard
Intel has introduced Intel Arc G-Series processors, a new family of products designed for next-generation handheld gaming systems. Launching with Intel Arc G3 and Intel Arc G3 Extreme processors running on Windows 11, the series builds on the architecture of Intel...
OECD launches streamlined Hiroshima AI Process Reporting Framework
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has launched version 2.0 of the Hiroshima AI Process voluntary reporting framework. As the only global framework for companies to report on their efforts to promote safe, secure, and trustworthy AI, the...
Nvidia Vera CPU packs a punch
The shift to agentic AI creates a new CPU requirement for the AI factory: fast cores, massive memory bandwidth and the ability to sustain high performance when all cores are active. Initial benchmark results published by Phoronix show that the Nvidia Vera CPU is...
Pick ‘n Pay customer data compromised
An early version of Pick n Pay’s on-demand app was been breach, with customer information compromised. Records from 2022 in the app previously known as Bottles and later as Pick n Pay asap! were leaked. The data includes names, contact details and birth dates,...
Same job, different province, different pay
New jobs data shows significant variances in how much professionals in different parts of South Africa can earn based on regional, labour market dynamics. This is according to Pnet’s May 2026 Job Market Trends Report, which includes an exploration of how salary ranges...
Cybersecurity jobs booming – so why aren’t graduates being hired?
South Africa’s cybersecurity sector is facing a growing paradox: demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to rise, yet many graduates are struggling to secure employment. According to experts from the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South...
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Smarter technology aids education in the AI era
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising education by offering powerful tools that personalise learning experiences for students and improve efficiency for teachers. By Yugen Naidoo, GM of Lenovo Southern Africa From virtual AI assistants and tutors to...
How to navigate the storm of tariffs, turbulence and the ticking clock
Markets don’t like surprises – and Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff threats, including a 30% blanket duty on South African imports from 1 August, are fuelling fears of broader global instability. Combined with Deutsche Bank’s warning of a looming financial shock, rising...
MTN invests R220m in Eastern Cape
MTN South Africa has announced a R220-million investment to enhance network quality, expand connectivity, and upgrade infrastructure in the Eastern Cape. The investment includes the rollout of new base stations, as well as operational enhancements, site modernisations...
MEST Africa Challenge 2025 goes live
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) has opened applications for the seventh edition of the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC 2025), a pan-African pitch competition that equips high-potential startups with funding and hands-on support. This...
RMB funds BCS Group’s shift to commercial capital
Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has partnered with Bandwidth and Cloud Services Group (BCS) to provide a $47-million funding package, marking a significant transition for the telecoms infrastructure operator as it moves from Development Finance Institution (DFI) reliance to...
New CEO for KPMG
KPMG in South Africa has announced the appointment of Joelene Pierce as the new CEO of the firm in South Africa, effective 1 March 2026. The appointment is made as a result of current CEO Ignatius Sehoole’s imminent retirement, which will take place on 1 March 2026....
NBA Africa launches new startup accelerator
NBA Africa has announced the second edition of the startup accelerator program that the league launched last year to support the continent’s technology ecosystem and the next generation of African entrepreneurs. NBA Africa Triple-Double Accelerator, which awards...
Applications open for Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator
As South Africa faces slow economic growth and high unemployment (especially among the youth), many people are left out of the formal financial system. Millions don’t have access to affordable credit or basic financial services. Fintech startups can assist in offering...
Qrent debuts wholesale IT program for African resellers
Qrent has launched a new reseller program in Zimbabwe, Zambia and South Africa, offering partners a new and cost-effective way to source IT gear. IT resellers now have access to certified, top-tier refurbished laptops at prices up to 50% below new units. According to...
Syspro deepens warehouse management capabilities with DataScope acquisition
Syspro has announced the acquisition of Datascope, a US-based Warehouse Management System (WMS) provider with over two decades of deep functional and technical alignment within the Syspro platform. With a strong global customer base and proven domain expertise,...
Junior Business & Systems Analyst – Onsite – CPT
ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Junior Business and Systems Analyst to join their newly formalised Bus & Sys Ops department. Your mission: be the frontline resource for system stability, process integrity, and data accuracy across their core applications (ERP, CRM,...
Junior Business & Systems Analyst – Onsite – CPT – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Junior Business and Systems Analyst to join their newly formalised Bus & Sys Ops department. Your mission: be the frontline resource for system stability, process integrity, and data accuracy across their core applications (ERP, CRM,...
Java Developer
Are you a skilled Java Developer ready to build scalable, high-performance systems using modern architecture? Join a forward-thinking team where Event-Driven Architecture and Domain-Driven Design are at the core of innovation.Join a dynamic organisation focused on...
Java Developer – Western Cape Western Cape
Are you a skilled Java Developer ready to build scalable, high-performance systems using modern architecture? Join a forward-thinking team where Event-Driven Architecture and Domain-Driven Design are at the core of innovation.Join a dynamic organisation focused on...
Senior .Net Developer at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd.
A leading Durban-based software development consultancy is looking for a Senior .NET Developer / Technical Lead to join a high-performing team delivering innovative digital solutions for local and international clientsThis is an opportunity to work on complex...
IT Systems Administrator
Key objectives:The key objective of the IT Systems Administrator is to ensure effective administration, maintenance, support, and continuous improvement of the company's IT infrastructure, business systems, and network environment. The role is responsible for...
Senior .Net Developer at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd. – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
A leading Durban-based software development consultancy is looking for a Senior .NET Developer / Technical Lead to join a high-performing team delivering innovative digital solutions for local and international clientsThis is an opportunity to work on complex...
IT Systems Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg
Key objectives:The key objective of the IT Systems Administrator is to ensure effective administration, maintenance, support, and continuous improvement of the company's IT infrastructure, business systems, and network environment. The role is responsible for...
Senior Business Analyst
My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a Senior Business Analyst Lead to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science,...
Actuarial Data Analyst
Job summary:Assess the financial impact of potential risks using statistics, financial theories and mathematics. Estimate probabilities of the success of certain business decisions, forecast trends, projecting the probability and costs of potential negative events,...
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