AI, data centres, memflation to drive chip growth over $1,3-trillion
Global semiconductor revenue is projected to exceed $1,3-trillion in 2026, exhibiting the highest growth in the last two decades, according to Gartner. “Amid high demand for AI processing, data centre networking and power, and memory price inflation (memflation), the...
Perception of banks’ value on a decline
Discovery Bank has emerged as the leader in South Africa’s latest consumer banking customer experience rankings, according to the 2025 Customer Experience (CE) Index for the sector. Absa followed in second position, with Standard Bank and Nedbank in a combined third...
SA young scientists excel in Tunisia and China
South Africa’s young scientists have once again demonstrated excellence on the global stage, achieving outstanding results at the International Festival of Engineering Science and Technology in Tunisia (IFEST²) and the Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition...
WAPA marks 20 years of wireless advocacy
The Wireless Access Providers’ Association (WAPA) celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, and kicked off the festivities in March at its annual Gauteng industry event. Themed “WAPA 20: Redefining the Wireless Landscape – Without Limits Since 2006,” the event, held...
What SA needs to do to ensure universal, meaningful connectivity
Kathy Gibson reports – Digital investment is not an end in itself: it is the foundation for a more inclusive, more resilient South Africa. This is the word from Boitumelo Mosako, CEO of Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA), introducing a Digital Infrastructure...
Online scams evolving faster than ever
NordVPN’s Threat Intelligence research unit - in collaboration with TechRadar - has revealed three major, interconnected global cybercrime operations exploiting user trust in digital platforms, outdated technology, and cryptocurrency markets. “Online scams are...
Starlink momentum shows no signs of abating
Namibia and South Africa might have rejected Starlink, but according to global analysts Opensignal, it is currently riding a wave of unprecedented momentum and has now evolved from a last-resort connectivity option into a mainstream broadband competitor. Its...
Diesel surges as record April price hike expected
South Africa's fuel retailers recorded the largest spike in diesel stop volumes in recent years in the week of 18 to 21 March, two full weeks before April's expected record price adjustment, according to Lightstone’s analysis of anonymised Tracker mobility data....
Half of South Africans ‘politically homeless’ as local elections loom
As South Africa gears up for local government elections (no date set, but required by law to take place between 2 November 2026 and 31 January 2027), new Ipsos research reveals a nation grappling with political disconnection: nearly half (47%) of South Africans say no...
Kaspersky warns that Coruna is part of Operation Triangulation cyberespionage
Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has conducted a code-level analysis of Coruna's exploits and determined that the kit is a direct, updated iteration of the framework that was at least partially used in the Operation Triangulation cyberespionage...
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Unilever and Google Cloud partner on consumer goods
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The technology sector rightly places a high value on technical expertise. But, as professionals look to progress into more senior roles, deeper influence depends less on what you can build, and more on how well you can lead, communicate, and make strategic decisions....
Last week’s AI has its own identity. Who manages it?
Somewhere in your organisation right now, someone is signing up for an artificial intelligence (AI) tool, writes Reghardt Van Der Rijst, practice lead: identity at Altron Security. Maybe it's a marketing manager experimenting with content generation. Perhaps it's a...
The AI-SOC paradox: High hopes confront implementation hurdles
Almost all companies planning to establish a Security Operations Centre (SOC) regard artificial intelligence (AI) as a must-have component. However, despite high expectations, organisations face significant challenges in deploying and operationalising AI effectively....
AgriLogiq and NEC XON scale data-driven farming across Africa
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SA CISOs facing burnout epidemic. AI is the cause – and solution
South African CISOs are operating in a perfect storm. The rising volume and sophistication of attacks, constrained budgets, and a deepening skills shortage are adding to the mental strain of alert fatigue and the growing expectations from boards. While AI holds a...
SA;s dynamic spectrum breakthrough: rural connectivity finally gets its moment
The digital divide in South Africa just got its most credible solution yet. After years of planning, trials, and technical validation, dynamic spectrum sharing has moved from regulatory aspiration to proven reality – and it happened faster than anyone in the industry...
Wearables and IoT grow, but phones are the hub of connectivity
Rapid innovations in artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and wearables have raised questions about the role of the smartphone in the future technology ecosystem. But even with the rise of new connected devices in the home, school, car and office,...
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ENVIRONMENT:Our client is an innovative professional services firm that supports international clients by delivering tailored solutions across accounting, wealth management, financial planning, currency exchange, and nationality services. They are currently seeking a...
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Bridge the gap between construction and customer solutions in a dynamic counter sales role. Is this you?You're practical, hands-on, and enjoy working with trade customers. You communicate clearly, take pride in helping others, and have a natural ability to explain...
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Are you a detail-oriented and analytically minded individual with a passion for investments, financial planning, and technical research? A leading and well-established financial services firm is looking for a Junior Technical Wealth Specialist to join their dynamic...
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Bridge the gap between construction and customer solutions in a dynamic counter sales role. Is this you?You're practical, hands-on, and enjoy working with trade customers. You communicate clearly, take pride in helping others, and have a natural ability to explain...
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