Negative sentiment drives call for data centre transparency

Kathy Gibson reports from Vertiv Week in Zagreb – With data centres experiencing massive growth around the globe, the industry needs to do a better job of telling people the benefits they offer humanity at large. Worldwide, uncertainty about possible risks posed by...

Growing energy demand will limit ambitious climate goals

The global economy is on the cusp of a major shift where most of future global energy demand growth will come from emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). The new realities of meeting this demand alongside the need for energy security, resilience and...

AI spend soars to unprecedented levels

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,7-trillion in 2026, a 49,5% increase year-over-year, according to Gartner. “Demand for AI infrastructure (including AI-optimised IaaS, AI-optimised servers, AI network fabric, AI processing semiconductors and devices)...

Defences improve, but ransomware still threatens SA businesses

Almost two-thirds (63%) of ransomware incidents in South Africa resulted in data being encrypted over the past year, according to the new State of Ransomware in South Africa 2026 report from Sophos. This is above the global average of 56% and an increase from the 60%...

Trailblazing SA schools urged to apply for $1-million prize

Applications for the second annual $1-million Global Schools Prize are now open and South African schools which are reimagining education for the future are being encouraged to apply. Founded by renowned education pioneer and philanthropist Sunny Varkey, the Global...

Unemployed are least likely to prioritise betting spending-limit tools

The online betting group most likely to prioritise debt repayment with a windfall is also the group least likely to ask regulators or operators for spending controls, according to new research from Softswiss. Fewer than four in 10 unemployed South Africans think...

Coalition calls for rethink on new crypto regulations

A new taskforce representing regulated crypto platforms and members of the public, is trying to get National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank to reconsider their proposed draft regulations. Catastrophe (Crypto Asset Taskforce for Advancing Sound,...

Kaspersky reveals how the worst cyber incidents hit SMBs

In its latest global survey of SMBs, Kaspersky has highlighted the motives of threat actors, warned about the damaging consequences of cyberattacks, and underscored the growing need for advanced and purpose-built protection. According to a poll of IT and IT security...

Crypto market cap rises after milestone August rally

Total cryptocurrency market capitalisation rose 17,6% to $2,7-trillion in August driven by the strongest ETF month of 2026, according to Binance Research’s Monthly Market Insights, September 2026. Spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $3,52-billion, a step change from July's...

SMEs urged to capitalise on domestic tourism opportunities

This Tourism Month (September), and as South Africans explore destinations closer to home, new opportunities for businesses that can anticipate and meet the changing expectations of local travellers abound. While international arrivals remain an important contributor...

Network to the fore as agentic AI adoption takes off

In the era of agentic AI, the network is becoming the critical foundation for trust, security and the seamless operating models through which people and AI can build the future. However, as organisations move quickly to gain an advantage from AI, a significant gap has...

Digital skills provide pathways to employment

South Africa's youth unemployment crisis deepened in the second quarter of 2026, with youth unemployment rising to 47,4%, according to Statistics South Africa. Graduate unemployment also reached 12,4%, highlighting a growing challenge for the country: ensuring that...

Cable imports are up – but prices have collapsed

South Africa imported 32 943 tonnes of electrical cable in the year to June 2026, up from 23 091 tonnes two years earlier, a 43% surge - but customs value barely moved. The average landed price fell from R156 636 a tonne to R112 086 a tonne, a drop of 28%. This is a...

NASA rocket peers into radio-disrupting clouds

High above Earth, thin veils of metallic haze drift through the edge of space. Known as sporadic E layers, these high-altitude “clouds” form from the vaporized dust of burnt-up meteors, earning their name from the unpredictable way they emerge and then dissipate. Now,...

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Africa’s AI future dangles on a US-China tightrope

The global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is rapidly fracturing into two distinct, increasingly incompatible ecosystems dominated by the US and China. By Rowen Pillai, CEO of LeanTechnovations For the developing world, particularly Africa, this bifurcation...

FCM Travel rolls out AI-powered booking feature

FCM Travel has launched an AI-powered conversational booking feature which will allow travellers to simply describe what they need and receive options shaped by their policy, profile, past trips, loyalty status and preferred routes, dramatically cutting the time it...

Mimecast unveils Agent Risk Centre and Managed Threat Response

Mimecast announced two significant platform additions at Black Hat USA 2026: the beta of Mimecast Agent Risk Centre, a new capability for discovering, monitoring, and governing AI agents across the enterprise; and Managed Threat Response, a redesigned 24/7 managed...

BlueVision partners with Fluency Security

BlueVision has announced a strategic partnership that will see Fluency Security’s award-winning behavioural analytics into BlueVision’s Fusion Cloud service with the goal of sharpening cloud threat detection across South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and Canada....

Partners support SMEs for cross-border growth

South Africa's Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), Standard Bank, MTN and DHL have announced a series of strategic partnerships aimed at helping SMEs across sub-Saharan Africa scale their businesses, access new markets and participate more...

Corex wins SteelSeries distribution

Corex has been appointed as an official South African distributor for SteelSeries. SteelSeries provides gaming and esports peripherals, and is particularly well-known for products that support professional gaming. “This partnership allows us to bring their world-class...

Closing SA’s digital gender gap

South Africa's digital transformation journey has accelerated rapidly in recent years. From cloud adoption and artificial intelligence (AI) experimentation to digital public services and hybrid workplaces, technology is increasingly shaping how businesses operate and...

Real‑time monitoring the new backbone of data centre resilience

The modern data centre has become a fundamentally different environment from what it was even a decade ago. High-density computing, AI‑driven workloads, and escalating energy demands have reshaped the operational landscape, compressing the margin for error to almost...

Mastercard appoints new regional lead

Mastercard today announced that Yasemin Bedir has been appointed president of the company’s Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) region, effective 1 September. The company’s EEMEA region was expanded in recent years, bringing additional markets to what is...

Joburg’s tech brain drain raises the stakes for IT talent

New data suggests that South Africa’s technology brain drain is becoming more prevalent, with Johannesburg emerging as a key source of professionals considering emigration. By Neil Lund, MD of  Paracon by Adcorp A snapshot of 437 IT, software, data, and cybersecurity...

FinOps Analyst – Western Cape Tyger Valley

My client based in Tygervalley, Cape Town is currently looking for a FinOps Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Manage and improve AWS cloud cost visibility, reporting and analysis.Produce cloud cost dashboards and management...

SAP EWM Consultant

Hiring: SAP EWM Senior / Lead Consultant | South Africa ???? Our client is hiring an experienced SAP EWM Senior / Lead Consultant. Location: South AfricaExperience: 8+ YearsJoining: Immediate JoinerPreference: Local South Africa candidates Key Requirements 10+ years...

Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions

We are seeking a Project Manager for a short term contract (3-6 months), onsite.The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering priority business projects within agreed scope, time, cost, quality, risk, and stakeholder expectations. The...

SAP EWM Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Hiring: SAP EWM Senior / Lead Consultant | South Africa ???? Our client is hiring an experienced SAP EWM Senior / Lead Consultant. Location: South AfricaExperience: 8+ YearsJoining: Immediate JoinerPreference: Local South Africa candidates Key Requirements 10+ years...

Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking a Project Manager for a short term contract (3-6 months), onsite.The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering priority business projects within agreed scope, time, cost, quality, risk, and stakeholder expectations. The...

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