Mankind’s first journey to another star set for 2029 launch

Plans are underway for mankind’s first journey to another star – a trip that is expected to take about 80 000 years. The Fermi Explorer Mission, a nonprofit organisation, hopes to set off for Alpha Centauri by 2029. The more than 40-trillion kilometre journey is...

IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

As African CEOs embrace AI, ROI is still elusive

By Kathy Gibson - African companies are in the middle of learning and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and adapting to the changes it brings. But they are also looking beyond adoption at how to measure value from their AI investments, says Ladi Asuni, partner...

Africa moves from AI ambition to action

AI has moved from potential to proven economic value and while ambition setting is near universal across economies, execution speed is the differentiator, according to Boston Consulting Group’s The AI Maturity Matrix 2026: AI Is Transforming How Economies Develop and...

RS South Africa empowers next generation of engineers

RS South Africa has announced the winners of the 2026 Student Project Fund - an initiative designed to empower the next generation of engineers by supporting hands-on innovation, experimentation, and problem-solving. This year’s programme awarded 13 students from...

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...

Global IT spend set for13,5% growth, to $6,31trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,31-trillion in 2026, up 13,5% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “This latest forecast underscores the accelerating momentum in AI infrastructure and advanced memory,” says John-David Lovelock,...

UCT researchers uncover molecular ‘switch’ that fuels cancer

Researchers from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Scientific Computing Research Unit (SCRU) have uncovered a critical molecular "switch" that drives the formation of cancer-associated antigens. The study, published in Nature Communications, details how the spatial...

Moves from Western Cape to Gauteng surge

South African households are on the move in growing numbers, but the country’s internal migration story is no longer defined by a single coastal “semigration” narrative, according to the Wise Move 2026 SA Migration Report. New data points to a more dynamic cycle of...

AMD launches Ryzen 9 dual processor with AMD 3D V-Cache

AMD has released the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor, its first processor that brings dual AMD 3D V-Cache technology to the desktop, unlocking a new level of performance for developers, creators and gamers. Built for demanding developers, the AMD Ryzen 9...

Nvidid, Google Cloud partner on agentic and physical AI

Nvidia and Google Cloud are expanding Google Cloud AI Hypercomputer for AI factories that they believe will  power the next frontier of agentic and physical AI. These include the new Nvidia Vera Rubin-powered A5X bare-metal instances; a preview of Google Gemini on...

SA has 118 000 unfilled tech jobs. Why are jobseekers battling? 

In 2018, Kate Maakane placed second in a hackathon. She was hungry for the opportunity, bright and ready to be challenged. The tech industry didn't come knocking. It took six more years before she got her shot. A comprehensive 2024/2025 research report titled...

Security threats grow as workers turn to WhatsApp

A massive 89% of South Africans use WhatsApp for work communications. Those using email for work sit at a slightly lower 88%, while enterprise platforms like Microsoft Teams are used by only 45%. The 1 percentage point difference separating WhatsApp-use for work...

Global finance’s tectonic plates have shifted

The fact that no one blinked when $1,2-billion in institutional capital was deployed into crypto over just seven days is evidence that global finance’s tectonic plates have shifted, says Leon Kowalski, CEO of Cape Crypto. “Just a few years ago, the market would have...

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Opera Mini users get free AI with Aria

Opera is adding its free browser AI, Aria, to its popular Android-based browser, Opera Mini, which boasts more than 100-million users across the world. The update brings powerful AI capabilities, such as up-to-date information from the web, research assistance,...

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Easing the move to PowerStore

Together, PowerStore native migration tools Storage vMotion and Datadobi create a robust, automated and non-disruptive migration strategy that supports diverse data types and workloads, writes Tony Bartlett, director of data centre compute at Dell Technologies South...

Happy Pay, Peach Payments expand BNPL offerings

Happy Pay, a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) platform, is collaborating with online payment gateway Peach Payments. The partnership allows Peach Payments’ merchants to offer customers a seamless, flexible payment experience by integrating Happy Pay’s interest-free...

Private cloud, on-premises options for HPE Aruba Networking Central

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has introduced an expansion of HPE Aruba Networking Central, the company’s security-first, AI-powered network management solution, with new deployment options. These include a virtual private cloud (VPC) environment for customers who...

Tips for dodging Easter-scammers

With South Africans gearing up for Easter celebrations, cybercriminals are also preparing – to scam. KnowBe4 Africa warns that holiday-themed fraud surges every year, preying on distracted shoppers and generous donors alike. “Scammers know we’re more relaxed during...

Stay off fraudsters’ hit lists this Easter

As we continue to see a surge in e-commerce activity in the lead up to Easter, FNB is urging customers to use trusted and secure merchants to avoid falling victim to fraudulent payment merchants when shopping online. “In recent months, we have seen a rise in a new...

Vox debuts end-point security

Vox has announced that it is adding end-point security to its suite of solutions for domestic customers. Recently, Interpol announced that cybercrime cost the South African economy R2,2-billion. While this figure largely points to attacks on organisations, it would be...

Tips for navigating the VAT increase

With the VAT increase looming on May 1, 2025, and the usual seasonal price hikes across various sectors like insurance and electricity, South Africans face a tightening financial landscape. As South Africans brace for the impact of these financial changes, it is...

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Hire Resolve's client is urgently seeking the expertise of a Project Manager in Nigeria. Key Requirements: +10 years experience within construction specialising in earthworksNational Diploma in Civil Engineering or higher from a reputable South African Tertiary...

Software Engineering Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Software Engineering Manager – Lead High-Performing Engineering TeamsWe are looking for an exceptional Software Engineering Manager to lead and grow high-performing, cross-functional engineering teams building scalable, reliable, and modern software solutions.This is...

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About the RoleWe are operating at the cutting edge of Artificial Intelligence and Enterprise Architecture—shaping how modern businesses run through autonomous AI systems. As a Software Implementation Engineer, you will play a key role in building and deploying...

Software Implementation Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal

About the RoleWe are operating at the cutting edge of Artificial Intelligence and Enterprise Architecture—shaping how modern businesses run through autonomous AI systems. As a Software Implementation Engineer, you will play a key role in building and deploying...

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ENVIRONMENT:DEFINE and refine complex business problems, influencing solution direction, and ensuring alignment across multiple stakeholders, systems, and initiatives as the next Senior Business Analyst wanted by a dynamic provider of Integrated Security Solutions....

Senior Business Analyst (Centurion Hybrid) – Gauteng Centurion

ENVIRONMENT:DEFINE and refine complex business problems, influencing solution direction, and ensuring alignment across multiple stakeholders, systems, and initiatives as the next Senior Business Analyst wanted by a dynamic provider of Integrated Security Solutions....

C#/.NET Full-Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you the kind of developer who can jump from backend logic to frontend polish without breaking a sweat? We're looking for a Full Stack Developer who thrives in the cloud, speaks fluent C#, and knows their way around modern DevOps like a pro. If building scalable,...

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