Inaugural SA Innovation Week set for March
The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), in partnership with the SA Innovation Summit (SAIS), will host the inaugural SA Innovation Week 2026 (SAIW’26) from 16 to 20 March 2026. The first phase...
CFOs prioritise growth functions, technology and AI
CFOs and finance leaders are making decisive shifts in 2026 budget priorities, prioritising growth-driving functions, technology and artificial intelligence (AI), according to Gartner. “Sales and IT are expected to see the largest budget increases in 2026, with over...
Paratus Group launches Paratus 500
Paratus Group has launched “Paratus 500” as it becomes what it believes to be the first Pan-African telecommunications network services provider to cover 500-million people south of the equator. The group has expanded into seven additional African markets earlier this...
EMEA data centres ‘not fit for purpose’ as AI and energy pressures collide
Data centre design must evolve to future-proof businesses across EMEA, new research by Lenovo reveals. From powering AI workloads efficiently to meeting urgent sustainability and compliance demands, traditional data centre designs are falling short - with nearly half...
Local demand for cash remains resilient
Despite tracking slightly lower than in previous years, cash remains important for the South African economy, according to the inaugural PayInc Cash Index. “Although levels are 3,7% lower than a year ago and cash supply has eased, PayInc’s reporting metrics indicate...
Data centres fuel global construction boom
The unseen forces of AI and cloud computing are never out of the news, yet behind the headlines lies a story of growth and innovation as tangible as bricks and mortar. The heavy computing power required by AI workloads - and the growing global demand for AI...
AI, cybersecurity, brand trust changing digital entertainment dynamics
There has been a major shift in the digital entertainment and tech landscape where operational AI, advanced cybersecurity, and brand reputation are becoming more critical than traditional performance marketing, according to SOFTSWISS’s 2026 iGaming Trends Report. The...
Magnificent 7 ramp up R&D, capex as AI drives revenue surge
The Magnificent 7 - Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Nvidia, and Tesla - ended their latest fiscal year with an unmistakable theme: escalating R&D intensity and capital spending aligned around artificial intelligence (AI), even as cash balances normalise...
Louvre heist: Surveillance systems’ passwords were shockingly simple
Official documents revealed during the ongoing investigation into the daring Louvre heist last month are shedding light on a specific cybersecurity weakness at the museum, according to a leading cybersecurity expert. The documents, covering information from 2014...
Millennium Technology Prize open for nominations
The world's leading innovation award Millennium Technology Prize will be awarded again in May 2027 with the eligibility criteria of the prize being expanded to additional future-oriented innovations aimed at improving the well-being of humankind and the planet, and to...
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SAMA uses AI to make healthcare more accessible
The South African Medical Association (SAMA) is harnessing the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology in bridging the access gap in healthcare for millions of underserved South Africans. In a two-day event titled “Roundtable on AI for...
Green Digital Infrastructure Empowers an Intelligent Africa
To meet the demands of the artificial intelligence (AI) era, data centres must offer flexible evolution, be always on, and be optimised for space and speedy construction. Fan Shixing, Director of Huawei’s Data Centre Facility Integration Business Dept., delivered this...
1Day Africa Study Highlights R21 Vaccine as a Cost-Effective Solution to Malaria Compared to Popular Interventions
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Stay ahead of social media shopping scams this Black Friday
South African shoppers are turning to their social media feeds to find the best Black Friday deals – unfortunately, cybercriminals aren’t far behind. In 2023, an estimated 90,60million people worldwide shopped online on Black Friday, with South Africa’s BankservAfrica...
The anatomy of winning CX as peak shopping season looms
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The new AI reality: playing the long game drives value
Qlik understands that embracing AI is essential for businesses to thrive, writes James Fisher, Chief Strategy Officer, Qlik. Much like the transformative impact of the internet, AI promises to reshape industries in ways we can’t fully anticipate yet. While most...
How to defend against AI-enabled attackers
AI benefits our society at large in numerous ways, but cybercriminals are using this new technology for nefarious purposes. From gathering data more efficiently to using large language models to craft phishing communications, experienced and novice threat actors are...
Make the most of Black Friday deals and avoid pitfalls
A newly released study projects that South Africa’s wholesale, retail, and fuel sectors will generate an additional R88-billion for the economy during the Black Friday “month” of November. Research by the Bureau of Market Research suggests that retailers alone will...
What’s under the PBX hood?
Cloud-based telephony built on a carrier grade platform that simplifies voice? What does that even mean, and how can businesses find the right solution, asks Natalie van der Merwe, head of telephony at Vox. The cloud PBX market is expected to reach $71,75-billion by...
Tech lightens the load of high-risk road transport
Technology plays a major role in reducing losses, particularly on high-value, high-risk loads, in South Africa, writes Kamal Patel, MD: South Africa at GoMetro. Trade across the African continent encompasses a broad range of primary and manufactured goods. Among these...
C#.Net Developer – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a C#.Net Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role. The C# Developer will be...
ICT Systems Administrator (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation of the IT infrastructure of a dynamic provider of innovative Software & Systems Solutions looking for a strong technical ICT Systems Administrator. You will not only maintain and optimize network...
Project Manager
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Project Manager to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing:...
Senior Full-Stack C# ASP.Net Developer
Role OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Full-Stack C# ASP.Net Developer to join a fast-growing international software consultancy that builds bespoke digital solutions for corporate clients. This is a hands-on role in a small but dynamic team, requiring someone who is...
Project Manager – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Project Manager to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing:...
Senior Full-Stack C# ASP.Net Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
Role OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Full-Stack C# ASP.Net Developer to join a fast-growing international software consultancy that builds bespoke digital solutions for corporate clients. This is a hands-on role in a small but dynamic team, requiring someone who is...
Test Analyst – Automation
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Test Analyst - Automation to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be...
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Intermediate SQL Developer (Somerset West) – Western Cape Cape Town
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