Even without data centres, Africa faces water bankruptcy

A new United Nations (UN) report says the world has moved past a water crisis into water bankruptcy - and Africa's utility numbers already show what that looks like. Water Security & Infrastructure Volume 2026 from ESI Africa maps the shift from water crisis to...

How technology is changing decision-making in mining

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), and particularly AI, is no longer a pipedream in South African mining - technology is already influencing how decisions are made, how risks are managed, and how value is created. It’s a critical period for the local mining...

AMD launches full-stack compute for agentic AI

AMD has launched its next-generation AI infrastructure and physical AI portfolio, led by AMD Helios rackscale solutions now in production and set to be be deployed by at gigawatt scale. At its Advancing AI 2026 event yesterday, AMD chair and CEO Dr Lisa Su said: “The...

Does SA have what it takes to stay off the FATF greylist?

On 24 October 2025, the Financial Action Task Force removed South Africa from its list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, 32 months after being placed there in February 2023. The reforms that got it off the list were real: new legislation, better beneficial...

Top concerns for the engineering, construction and real estate sector

The engineering, construction, and real estate sector is facing significant challenges in the year ahead with natural catastrophes and fire/explosion risks emerging as the primary concerns, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer. These top risks are followed by...

Global CitiVerse initiative aims to shape future cities

A global initiative for virtual worlds to support sustainable development and enhance city life was announced today at the first UN Virtual Worlds Day at ITU headquarters in Geneva. The Global Initiative on Virtual Worlds - Discovering the CitiVerse will define norms...

PC shipments begin to slow

Global shipments of traditional PCs, including desktops, notebooks, and workstations, declined 5,1% in the first quarter of 2022 (1Q22) but exceeded earlier forecasts, according to preliminary results from IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker....

SA nearing a ‘Landfill Day Zero’

Though South Africa does not have any formal statistics on its available landfill space, those in the waste management industry agree that it is rapidly filling up - and that the country is on the verge of a crisis. "We had pretty well-run facilities around the year...

The future of mining

Following the easing of border restrictions, the new normal has seen mining operations around the world adapt through digitalisation at a rate not seen since modern mining techniques were first developed more than 100 years ago. IDC predicts that by the end of this...

SA sets ambitious goals for digital economy

Government has set itself an ambitious target of ensuring that 30% of the economy in South African and SADC (Southern African Development Community) will be digital. This is the word from Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, minister of communications and digital technologies, who...

Telkom, Icasa settle spectrum litigation out of court

Telkom and the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) have reached an out-of-court settlement which brings to an end the high court litigation over the licensing of high demand spectrum. According to Telkom, the settlement addresses the two...

European conflict lowers prospects for global economic growth

The on-going conflict in Ukraine is set to lower global growth prospects and increase inflationary pressures across the world, according to the latest KPMG Global Economic Outlook. The bi-annual report provides economic forecasts and analysis from the global...

Legal and compliance issues raised by the Ukraine invasion

Legal and compliance leaders should consider their response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine in the context of three critical areas, according to Gartner. "The pressure for companies to take a firm stance on social issues has been building across the past two years,...

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CYOD is better than BYOD

Choose your own device (CYOD) should be considered over bring your own device (BYOD); however, it is more than just another trend. That’s because CYOD is doing what BYOD never could – putting control of business data firmly back into the hands of the organisation, meeting employees’ functional needs while catering to their all-important aesthetic sensibilities.

Gartner names Trillium Software as a leader

Master Data Management, Trillium Software’s partner in Southern Africa, has announced that Trillium Software has once again been positioned as a data quality leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Quality Tools for 2014 research report. Since this report’s...

Wearable technology, fashion meet

When we first created technology it was confined to a room, it then evolved into something we carried with us to keep connected to the world around us.   Now we are taking technology to another level - making it something much more a part of us than ever before, by...

Shopify Shipping App launched

Shopify users in South Africa will be pleased to know that eSolutions, by DPD Laser, one of the premier sponsors at eCommerce Africa Confex, has launched the first free Shopify Shipping App specifically for the South African e-commerce logistics market. The app...

Razer Forge TV wins at CES 2015

Razer, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, took top honours at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) with its Razer Forge TV. The company has now won an official “Best of CES” award for five straight years, a record in the 48-year...

Decision Inc. provides insight at SAP event

Decision Inc. CEO Nick Bell and director Paul Morgan will join a diverse panel of technology thought leaders at the upcoming Mastering Business Analytics with SAP conference taking place 25 to 27 February in Johannesburg this year. They are amongst the 27 speakers...

LG wins 41 awards at CES 2015

LG Electronics (LG) won an unprecedented 41 awards at the 2015 International CES, led by LG’s show-stopping G Flex2 smartphone, stunning flat and curved 4K OLED TVs and revolutionary TWIN Wash System with mini washer. LG earned accolades from Engadget, USA...

Dac Systems seeks top tech marketing talent

Leading ICT Services and Microsoft solutions partner Dac Systems is scouting the market for the very best technology and digital marketing talent. The Company has announced its six-week internship program, beginning in February 2015, which will offer one successful...

DCC offers Huawei Ascend P7

The Huawei Ascend P7 smartphone, available from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC), redefines the smartphone experience with an incredibly slim, stylish design that does not compromise on exceptional functionality.  Measuring just 6.5mm thick, and packed with...

Asus announces Transformer Book Chi Series

Asus has announced the Transformer Book Chi Series, a family of 2-in-1 Windows detachables, offering the unrivalled convenience of a powerful laptop that transforms seamlessly into a handy tablet whenever needed.

Intermediate Test Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria

TitleIntermediate Test AnalystDescriptionResponsibilities/Tasks:·Analyse/ assimilate project documentation to build a thorough understanding of the business and technical requirements of systems to be tested. These typically include business requirements, functional...

User Experience Designer at Accenture

User Experience DesignerLocation: Cape Town & JohannesburgAbout Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their...

Senior Software Applications Support Developer

Our client in Sandton, is looking for an office based Senior Software Support Developer to join their team. You need at least 6 years experience as a Software / Application Support Developer. You need experience with Oracle, UNIX Shell Scrips, PL/SQL, OLAP, ETL and BI...

Infrastructure Architect

Details of Role: Participate in the global process to manage new technology ideas and demands, providing research, analysis, design review and recommendations to leadership. Provide design support to projects and business groups in order to ensure efficient and safe...

QA Test Analyst

My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently looking for a QA Test Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Responsibilities To prevent defects by evaluate work products such as requirements, design, and codeTo verify whether all...

Solutions Analyst

Hire Resolve's client is looking for a Solutions Analyst to join their team. The main tasks will include performing detailed requirements analysis, documenting processes and performing some user acceptance testing. The incumbent should have a natural analytical way of...

Developer – Back-End (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is dedicated to transforming the payment landscape with a vision of providing a risk-free and empowering payment solution. Unlike other options, they prioritise responsible alternatives to credit, offering a clear and compelling value...

User Experience Designer at Accenture – Western Cape Cape Town

User Experience DesignerLocation: Cape Town & JohannesburgAbout Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their...

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