Is extreme heat the defining climate and health threat to southern Africa?
Extreme heat is one of the most urgent and rapidly escalating climate and health risks facing countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), according to a new report from the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAF). The report - Climate Change and...
Young entrepreneurs to showcase their talents at BRICS+ Youth Innovation Summit
Young entrepreneurs and innovators from across BRICS countries and the Global South will gather in Pretoria on 9 and 10 April for the BRICS+ Youth Innovation Summit 2026 - a two-day event showcasing youth-led innovations that tackle challenges in sustainable...
Bill Gates pays $8bn to ex-wife’s foundation
As part of his divorce settlement, Bill Gates has paid almost $8-billion Melinda French Gates’s private foundation. The payment is one of the largest charitable contributions ever recorded. The $7,88-billion was paid to the relatively new Pivotal Philanthropies...
Internet shut down in Iran
Iran’s security services have shut down Internet access in the country, as protests calling for regime change continue to spread. Yesterday, heads of security services and the judiciary warned that they would take action against protestors, and today the country seems...
Brands and retailers navigate a new reality as AI shapes consumer decisions
Generative AI (GenAI) is reshaping the first steps of our shopping experience before we ever click "buy”. From hyper-personalized suggestions to curated inspiration, influence now begins long before a store visit or app tap, moving where brands and retailers compete...
Brace for unprecedented data centre buildout in 2026
In 2025, talk of the artificial intelligence (AI) bubble grew stronger, with frontier projects such as Stargate dominating the headlines. Meanwhile, server densities continued to grow to satisfy the voracious demand for compute placed by AI workloads. As a result,...
Rising memory costs threaten smartphone affordability
The global smartphone industry is entering a challenging period, with analysts such as IDC revising their growth projections for 2026 downwards. most significant reason for the downgrade lies in the probability that smartphone prices are expected to soar next year, a...
Consumer trends point to cautious optimism for economy
TransUnion’s Q3 2025 South Africa Industry Insights Report highlights key trends in the South Africa credit market: vehicle asset finance continued its recovery, with stable account volumes and rising balances supported by longer loan terms and more affordable vehicle...
Data streaming investment adds commercial value
Large organisations in the US and Europe are already achieving significant value from their investment in data streaming. This is one finding from a new research report by Conduktor that questioned 200 senior IT and data executives at large companies with annual...
Dealer-led retail demand drives strong 2025 finish for new vehicle market
The ongoing sales improvement, which began in the second half of 2025, continued strongly to lift annual new vehicle sales to a 17-year high of 596 818 units, with the December market recording a 19,2% year-on-year increase. This is the word from Brandon Cohen,...
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Crafting a smarter future with AI
Remember when smartphones were just getting smart, and we thought: “Can it get any better than this?” asks Parveen Kumar Jiterwal, chief AI and innovation officer at VFS Global. Well, here we are, standing on the cusp of another revolution - this time with artificial...
Empowering at-risk communities through technology
In the healthcare sector, when people “fall through the cracks,” it often reveals deeper systemic issues: unmet health and social care needs. Vulnerable communities across the globe face these challenges, and traditional healthcare systems often struggle to bridge...
What role can AI agents play in technical support?
Very few businesses operating today don’t have a customer-facing piece of technology. Whether that’s an actual product, an app, or even just e-commerce and customer service functionality on their website, all have become crucial to surviving and thriving in today’s...
Key trends driving the manufacturing sector in 2025
As we look toward 2025, Africa’s manufacturing sector is poised for transformation, writes Mark Wilson, chief revenue officer of Syspro. Fuelled by technological advancements, economic growth, and an increasing focus on sustainability, businesses are turning to...
Private sector can slow climate change with smart solar
As global leaders met in Davos for the 2025 World Economic Forum, the United Nations marked its first International Day of Clean Energy on 26 January. While South Africa has experienced less loadshedding over the last year, the country’s coal-based energy mix is...
2025 will redefine how HR leverages AI
2025 will be the year that human resources (HR) professionals will get real about what artificial intelligence (AI) means for their function, with a view towards moving beyond inflated expectations towards considering how AI tools can help them deliver tangible...
Stay ahead of threats with seamless integration
The consequences of a data breach can be catastrophic, both for businesses and their customers, writes Graham Brown, country manager for SA/SADC at Commvault. At the same time, the value of data as a critical business asset is something enterprises need to harness to...
Float partners with Peach Payments
Float, an Africas credit card-linked instalment platform, is partnering with online payment solution provider Peach Payments. Now Peach Payments merchants can instantly integrate Float at checkout, broadening the reach of interest-free monthly instalments to more...
Talk360 signs exclusivity deal with Hayo
Digital solutions provider Hayo has signed an exclusivity deal with calling app provider Talk360 to enable high-quality and affordable international calling for communities across Africa and around the world. Hayo provides competitively-priced, high-performance and...
Sophos completes Secureworks acquisition
Sophos and Secureworks® (NASDAQ:SCWX), two global cybersecurity pioneers that have innovated and redefined services and technology solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today announced the completion of Sophos has completed its acquisition of Secureworks in all-cash...
Full stack Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is seeking a passionate Full Stack Java Developer to join their team. If you are on the lookout for a new challenge, this could be for you! Key Requirements 8 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]JavaData AnalysisSQLJavaScript &...
SAP Functional Consultant (Entry) 0281 – Gauteng Pretoria
Understand/workshop the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for Business Blueprint document.Basic understanding of ABAP debugging (Workbench related knowledge of new development / enhancements).SAP Configuration EWM,...
Data Technologist – Gauteng Centurion
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Data TechnologistSource, gather, scope and map of statistical and visual/spatial information to respond to the operational data needs of the organizationEDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:A degree in economics,...
Transformation Project Manager
A leading international home improvement & DIY retail business is looking for a Transformation Project Manager in the North of JHB to help drive one of its key strategic transformation journeys across South Africa.Key Responsibilities ? Turning strategy into clear...
Specialist Developer (C#)
One of our clients is looking for a Specialist C# Developer to join their dynamic development team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications, leading technical projects, and mentoring junior developers. The ideal...
Data Technologist
A well-established organisation operating in a data-intensive, investigative environment is seeking a Data Technologist to support advanced data sourcing, analysis, and reporting. This role is ideal for a technically strong data professional with an interest in...
Senior Data Technologist
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Senior Data TechnologistResponsible for scoping, sourcing/gathering, integrating and analyze complex financial, statistical and visual/spacial data to provide high-quality forensic evidenceEDUCATION, SKILLS AND...
Transformation Project Manager – Remote Remote
A leading international home improvement & DIY retail business is looking for a Transformation Project Manager in the North of JHB to help drive one of its key strategic transformation journeys across South Africa.Key Responsibilities ? Turning strategy into clear...
Specialist Developer (C#) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
One of our clients is looking for a Specialist C# Developer to join their dynamic development team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications, leading technical projects, and mentoring junior developers. The ideal...
Data Technologist – Gauteng Centurion
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