Semiconductor revenue on track to hit $1,6trn this year
Global semiconductor revenue is expected to reach $1,6-trillion in 2026, increasing 92% from 2025 revenue of $809-billion, according to Gartner. In 2027, it is forecast to total $1,9-trillion. “The semiconductor industry is entering a fundamentally new phase of...
Sports fans want a streamlined digital experience
New research commissioned by IBM reveals the digital expectations of surveyed sports fans are rising as they navigate more platforms, subscriptions and technology. According to the latest IBM Sports Intelligence Report, based on responses from more than 20 000 sports...
Veeam aims to put trust back into the data platform
Kathy Gibson reports from the Veeam ProPartner Summit 2026 – Artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted enterprises’ relationship with their data, which could expose that data to new threats. To plug this emerging gap in enterprise resilience, Veeam has added a new...
These are the pioneers building next-era AI infrastructure
The World Economic Forum has announced its 2026 Technology Pioneers cohort, recognising 100 early-stage companies from 23 countries that are developing breakthrough technologies with the potential to transform industries and societies. The cohort reflects the growing...
Turning youth potential into economic impact
South Africa’s youth are entering a labour market that is being reshaped by AI, digital technologies and automation which create new opportunities – but it’s also exposing a widening gap between the skills young people have today and those required for the future...
Habitat loss could foster a new species of crane
A collaborative project led by the Endangered Wildlife Trust and International Crane Foundation is underway to understand the Wattled Crane decline in Mpumalanga, which has plummeted from around 45 breeding pairs to just four pairs today. In addition, citizen science...
The two reasons Bitcoin is in the doldrums
Trading at around $61 000 – down more than 50% from its record high and suffering its steepest weekly decline since 2022 - Bitcoin is in the grip of a “mild crypto winter”, according to the deVere Group. Yet despite the sharp correction, Nigel Green, CEO of deVere...
Cisco urges campus switch refresh after ‘Mythos Moment’
Campus switch revenue grew at double-digit rates for the second quarter in a row, according to the Dell’Oro Group, prompting market leaders Cisco to respond that the “Mythos Moment” is a critical turning point for campus network refresh. “The combination of higher...
Manufacturers still under siege from cybercriminals
The percentage of industrial control systems (ICS) on which malicious objects were blocked reached 19,6% globally in Q1 202, according to a new Kaspersky ICS CERT report, with the cybersecurity specialists blocking malware from 10 052 different malware families of...
Impact-driven companies selected for 2026 Accelerator
Ninety One is proud to announce the companies selected for the 2026 cohort of the Ninety One Accelerator in support of the Earthshot Prize. Working in partnership with Endeavor South Africa, the programme supports high-growth founders building innovative, impactful...
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Smart vaults and wallets bridge the gap between cash and card in informal trade
Cash is still king in most informal and township settings, and for good reasons. It is trusted and universal, allowing anyone to easily transact no matter what phone they own or whether or not they have a bank account. By Jonathan Thomson, executive head: commercial...
What financial institutions need to know about the COFI Bill
Once enacted, the much-anticipated Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill (COFI) will introduce a significant shift in the legislative and regulatory landscape of South Africa’s financial services sector. It forms a key component of the country’s Twin Peaks regulatory...
Building the workforce of the future with humans and machines
As AI becomes a fixture in the workplace, it’s not replacing us, it’s changing the way we work. From productivity gains to new skill demands, here’s how digital labour is changing jobs, and why Africa must seize the day By Ursula Fear, senior talent programme manager...
Capitec, Mama Money partner for cross-border remittances
Capitec Bank has partnered with leading remittance fintech Mama Money to reduce the cost and simplify sending money across borders for the country's 2,4-million migrants. The partnership addresses a critical need in South Africa's financial ecosystem, where migrants...
Telkom rolls out rural fibre
Telkom is expanding fibre access into some of South Africa’s most underserved communities, turning a government infrastructure contract into a broader drive to close the country’s long-standing digital divide. Using the infrastructure of its subsidiary Openserve,...
CIMA launches Business Resilience Toolkit
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has launched a Business Resilience Toolkit designed to support finance professionals and business leaders in building resilience amid economic uncertainty and challenging conditions. The most recent Small...
SOEW achieves zero-second grid-to-zero-backup power switch
JSE-listed cable manufacturer South Ocean Electric Wire (SOEW) has completed a solar installation it says marks seamless switching from grid to backup power in zero seconds. Developed in partnership with GreenSun, a renewable energy supplier, the system enhances...
Xero simplifies tax compliance, helps manage cash flow
Xero has unveiled a suite of product innovations in South Africa that introduce greater automation, AI enhancements, and new mobile capabilities for accountants, bookkeepers and small businesses. The updates will streamline the tax filing process and enable small...
Security as code: A pragmatic approach to DevSecOps
In the race to digital, security has often been the afterthought that creates bottlenecks and vulnerabilities. As the DevSecOps market grows at 13,2% annually towards a projected $45,93-billion valuation, organisations are recognising that traditional security...
Flood raises $3,5m to digitise offline commerce
Flood has raised as further $2,5-million in seed funding to expand its operations. The funds, backed by CRE.vc and leading angel investors, follow a successful $1-million round in July 2024, and will be used to accelerate market entry and expand Flood’s partnerships...
DevOps Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
Role Purpose We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join a high-performing technology team supporting a large-scale retail environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, automating, and supporting software delivery...
Scrum Master – Western Cape Kuilsrivier NU
My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join them on a permanent basis (4 day in office) About the RoleAn exciting opportunity awaits an experienced Scrum Master to join a dynamic software development environment. You'll play a...
Supplier Development Business Analyst & Entrepreneur Support
Reporting to the Supplier Development Manager, we are looking for a suitably qualified candidate who will be responsible for the implementation of the Supplier Development (SD) strategy. The analyst will work closely with the Mine's Procurement Sourcing and Supplier...
MICT System Support NQF Level 5 Learnership
Gijima is recruiting System Support NQF Level 5 (SAQA ID 48573) learners for a 12-month learnership programme in Cape Town. The National Certificate in IT: Systems Support at NQF Level 5, is intended for unemployed youth, entering the workplace, requiring Systems...
Supplier Development Business Analyst & Entrepreneur Support – Gauteng Edenburg
Reporting to the Supplier Development Manager, we are looking for a suitably qualified candidate who will be responsible for the implementation of the Supplier Development (SD) strategy. The analyst will work closely with the Mine's Procurement Sourcing and Supplier...
MICT System Support NQF Level 5 Learnership – Western Cape Cape Town
Gijima is recruiting System Support NQF Level 5 (SAQA ID 48573) learners for a 12-month learnership programme in Cape Town. The National Certificate in IT: Systems Support at NQF Level 5, is intended for unemployed youth, entering the workplace, requiring Systems...
Data Specialist – (Fixed Term Contract – Remotely – Wits Alive)
Background:Wits-Alive partners at Wits University are internationally recognised scientists with expertise across the breadth of vaccinology research, from basic science to translational science, clinical research, and implementation studiesThe leadership of the...
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My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Project Manager - Special Projects to join them on a permanent basis (4 day in office) ?? Location: Cape Town Purpose of the RoleThe Project Manager - Special Projects will lead strategic, cross...
Data Specialist – (Fixed Term Contract – Remotely – Wits Alive) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Background:Wits-Alive partners at Wits University are internationally recognised scientists with expertise across the breadth of vaccinology research, from basic science to translational science, clinical research, and implementation studiesThe leadership of the...
Project Manager IT – Western Cape Kuilsrivier NU
My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Project Manager - Special Projects to join them on a permanent basis (4 day in office) ?? Location: Cape Town Purpose of the RoleThe Project Manager - Special Projects will lead strategic, cross...
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