IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first
IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...
ESA’s Euclid captures the Milky Way’s crowded heart
The largest and most detailed photo ever made of our Milky Way galaxy’s centre in visible light was revealed this week by the European Space Agency’s Euclid mission. Packed with more than 60-million stars, this image opens the door for scientists to confirm the...
Shoppers go in-store for last-minute Father’s Day spending
South African consumers are expected to approach Father’s Day 2026 with a mix of forward planning and last-minute spending, as evolving shopping behaviours continue to reshape how families celebrate the occasion. Analysis from 2024 and 2025 spending patterns reveals a...
Small businesses look to digital tools for growth
South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly demonstrating real digital sophistication in the way they do business. South African online payment acceptance of those surveyed is among the highest in the EEMEA region at 80%, and most businesses in...
SMBs still in the early stages of AI maturity
Nearly 70% of small and midsized businesses (SMBs) still remain in the experimental or opportunistic stages of artificial intelligence (AI) maturity, despite growing investment and widespread use of AI tools. This is one of the findings from a new global...
Cisco Networking Academy hits 600 000 graduates
Cisco yesterday celebrated the graduation of 600 000 South African students from its Cisco Networking Academy. Smangele Nkosi, country manager of Cisco SA, explains that 63 000 students pass through the programme that is affiliated to schools, universities and...
Data visibility gap grows as AI deployments surge ahead
New research from Veeam® Software shows a growing data disconnect across EMEA organisations. While 99% of enterprise decision-makers agree that data sovereignty is critical, at the organisational level, the majority (72,5%) are actively deprioritising it in favor of...
The biggest credit crisis in SA is not debt. It is access
Every year, millions of credit applications are declined by the formal financial sector. Behind every declined application is a person trying to solve a real-life problem: paying school fees, repairing a vehicle, covering a medical emergency, purchasing stock for a...
Visa adds agentic commerce with OpenAI
Visa has announced a strategic collaboration with OpenAI to enable secure Visa payments within agentic commerce, enabling seamless and trusted payments across OpenAI platforms. Visa will provide its global network, credentialing capabilities and security...
Nvidia partners with SK hynix on memory for AI factories
Nvidia and SK hynix have announced a multiyear technology partnership to advance next-generation memory for the global AI factory buildout and accelerate semiconductor design and manufacturing. “AI factories are the engines of the next industrial revolution, and...
More News Today
Are supply chains ready for Africa’s cyber-fraud surge?
Cyber risk is no longer a peripheral IT issue in African supply chains; it is becoming a core operational threat. According to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), 70% of organisations report experiencing fraud or economic crime, with...
Connectivity has become a board-level strategic issue
There was a time when connectivity was seen as infrastructure, or worse, as background noise for the IT department while business decision-makers focused on more important decisions. By Willem van Zyl, chief technology officer of Backspace Technologies Those days are...
When a school is offline, opportunity is not just delayed, it is denied
South Africa has approximately 23,000 public schools, yet around 17 000 remain completely offline. That means only about 6 000 have some form of internet connectivity, while roughly 74% of public schools have no access at all - not for teaching and learning, not for...
Most data strategies fail before they start
Most organisations do not have a data strategy problem, but one of visibility. Across industries, businesses continue to invest in platforms, tools, and skills to become more data-driven. Yet many of these strategies struggle to deliver sustained value. The reason is...
Your next best prompt engineer is a business analyst
In the rush to deploy AI, most organisations have been asking the wrong question. By Martin Pienaar, chief operations officer at Mindworx Academy The debate has centred on which platforms to use and how quickly engineering teams can ship. The harder question, and the...
Skills development must become one of corporate SA’s most powerful growth strategies
Skills development should never be reduced to a paperwork exercise or a narrow compliance obligation. Yes, it has a place on the B-BBEE scorecard. Yes, it contributes points. But if that is where the conversation begins and ends, we have missed the true power of what...
Infrastructure is the real hurdle for SA’s AI bots to overcome
In the world of AI voice technology, the difference between a satisfied customer and a frustrated hang-up is measured in mere milliseconds. By Bruce von Maltitz, CEO of 1Stream While the global hype focuses on the brilliance of Large Language Models (LLMs), the real...
SA’s circular economy could be in for a boost
South African solar and battery backup consumers are in for yet another round of industry-wide price increases, but it’s not all bad news. By Lance Dickerson, MD of Revov SA But before we dig into that, no discussion about the proliferation of behind-the-meter solar...
How the SME can become the enterprise’s most secure asset
The enterprise Goliath is worried about their suppliers, writes Lucas Molefe, cybersecurity expert at ESET Southern Africa. These SMEs are underprepared and disproportionately targeted, with 43% of cyber-attacks directed at their digital front door. Added to this,...
Dell closes the gap between AI ambition and outcomes
Dell Technologies has announced a broad set of advancements to the Dell AI Factory with Nvidia, delivering the foundation enterprises need to move from AI ambition to realised outcomes. With more than 5 000 customers already deploying the Dell AI Factory, these...
Application Support Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Application Support Engineer to join their Business Process Management team. This role is ideal for a systems-focused professional who enjoys troubleshooting, process improvement, systems administration, and supporting...
Java Engineer
Our client is seeking an experienced Java Engineer to join a high-performing software engineering team delivering innovative, enterprise-grade solutions. This role is ideal for a passionate developer who enjoys solving complex business challenges, contributing to...
Java Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is seeking an experienced Java Engineer to join a high-performing software engineering team delivering innovative, enterprise-grade solutions. This role is ideal for a passionate developer who enjoys solving complex business challenges, contributing to...
Business Intelligence Consultant
Our client is seeking a motivated Business Intelligence Consultant to join a dynamic and growing team focused on data analytics, automation, and business process improvement. This opportunity is ideal for an individual who enjoys solving complex business challenges,...
Business Intelligence Consultant – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Our client is seeking a motivated Business Intelligence Consultant to join a dynamic and growing team focused on data analytics, automation, and business process improvement. This opportunity is ideal for an individual who enjoys solving complex business challenges,...
Junior Project Manager
Our client is seeking a proactive and organised Junior Project Manager to join a growing technology-focused environment. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to work alongside senior leadership, coordinate software development...
Web3 Accountant – Western Cape Cape Town
A forward thinking company leading the charge in the Web3 domain is seeking passionate individuals to join an innovative team. If you are tech savvy and eager to dive into digital assets, blockchain, AI and beyond, this is your chance to be part of something ground...
Senior Business Analyst – Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) at Datonomy Solutions
Senior Business Analyst – Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)Cape Town 12-Month Contract Primarily Onsite | 1 Day Work From Home Per WeekAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join a large-scale Warehouse Management System (WMS)...
Senior Business Analyst – Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
Senior Business Analyst – Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)Cape Town 12-Month Contract Primarily Onsite | 1 Day Work From Home Per WeekAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join a large-scale Warehouse Management System (WMS)...
IT Auditor (JHB)
ENVIRONMENT:BE responsible for the successful design and implementation of specialised IT audits, aligned with the IT Audit Plan as the next IT Auditor sought by a dynamic Security Solutions provider in Centurion. You will focus on evaluating the adequacy and...
View more career listings on our Careers Section