IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

AI coding costs set to outstrip developer salaries

By 2028, AI coding costs will overtake the average developer’s salary due to rising large language model (LLM) token consumption and the shift to consumption-based licensing models, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data processed by generative...

‘A defining opportunity for Africa to leapfrog into the AI era’

The transition from legacy 2G/3G networks to 4G and 5G will act as critical infrastructure for Africa's participation in the AI economy, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa, which says AI and uplink-heavy applications are set to...

Promising ICT students win ISPA Inspires scholarships

Three young rising stars have joined the ranks of ISPA Inspires educational sponsorship recipients. Angel Agbugba, Thabo Dladla and Dean Feldman will receive ISPA Inspires funding for the 2026 academic year, according to South Africa’s official internet Industry...

Meta and Google lose in social media addiction trial

Meta and Google face massive fines in a court ruling that has ruled they pose dangers for children and teenagers. Meta could be liable for $4,2-million in damages, and Google for $1,8-million. The so-called bellwether case was brought by a young woman who was a minor...

2026 will be year agentic AI comes of age

Kathy Gibson reports - Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) became the big buzzword in 2025, but organisations will only start to realise real benefit from the technology in the year ahead. That’s the word from John Roese, global chief technology officer and chief AI...

AI, geopolitics reshaping the future of global energy markets

S&P Global Energy has released its Top Trends report identifying the pivotal developments shaping clean energy technology, sustainability, and growth in global energy markets in 2026. "In 2026, AI's surging power demand growth will be testing grid limits, revenue...

The opportunities lurking within quantum technologies

Quantum technologies, which encompass quantum computing, quantum sensing, and quantum communications, is currently one of the fastest growing deep-tech industries - but the performance and commercial viability of these cutting-edge technologies are often held back by...

HPE challenges Huawei in campus switch market

Following a successful acquisition, the addition of Juniper’s revenue leaves HPE in a neck-and-neck race with Huawei for second place in the campus switch market, according to a new survey from Dell’Oro Group. “The combined HPE-Juniper entity grew campus switch...

Africa has aviation challenges, but potential is immense

While Africa is expected to outpace global air traffic growth next year, the region continues to face some of the world’s toughest operating conditions - resulting in the smallest share of global industry profit and extremely thin margins, according to the...

Leadership turnover harming supply chain performance

More than half (54%) of supply chain leaders report that leadership turnover has moderately to completely disrupted their function’s ability to operate over the past three years, according to a new survey from Gartner. This disruption - combined with the impact of...

WLAN growth stunted by China slowdown

A sharp contraction in China spending kept worldwide Wireless LAN (WLAN) growth from hitting double-digits in 3Q 2025, according to the latest report from Dell’Oro Group. “Cisco was late to the Wi-Fi 7 party,” says Siân Morgan, research director at Dell’Oro Group....

New study looking to curb alcohol harm in SA

The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) have launched a landmark multidisciplinary research initiative to investigate the political, economic, and social drivers of harmful alcohol use in South Africa and Botswana, and...

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Kaspersky joins global alliance on AI

Kaspersky has announced that it has joined the Global Alliance on Artificial Intelligence for Industry and Manufacturing (AIM Global), launched by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO). This strategic collaboration reflects the company’s...

Etana Energy in R1,8bn deal to unlock renewables

South African energy trading company Etana Energy aims to unlock R9-billion of new renewable energy investment through a deal with GuarantCo, part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), and British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development...

Mark your diaries for Saphila 2025

The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) is proud to announce that Saphila 2025 will take place from 1 to 3 June 2025 at the Sun City Convention Centre Under the theme ‘Transcend Beyond Boundaries’, Saphila 2025 promises to deliver actionable insights into SAP innovations,...

Mindfulness is key in thwarting cyberattacks

Up to 90% of all successful cybersecurity attacks involve social engineering; exploiting human vulnerabilities. While technical measures like strong passwords and anti-virus updates are crucial, cultivating mindfulness can be an equally powerful defence against these...

Strike a balance between performance and protection

The global sports industry is worth over USD 400 billion. Athletes and players who compete at a professional level often perform under conditions of stress, overexertion and overtraining. By Karl Blom, partner, Prineil Padayachy, senior associate, and Ndinae...

Sustainability and the future of IT asset disposition

As we approach 2025, the call for businesses to prioritise sustainability and accountability has never been louder - or more urgent. With stakeholders demanding tangible action, IT asset disposition (ITAD) emerges as a critical area where responsible recycling and...

Harness technology for a seamless retail experience:

The holiday season is a make-or-break time for retailers. As consumers flood physical and digital stores searching for the perfect gifts, expectations for convenience, speed, and personalisation are at an all-time high. Meeting these demands requires more than just...

Don’t let power outages spoil your holiday away

Upwards of 10-million South Africans holidayed domestically during the 2023/24 festive season, while 620 600 ventured abroad. With recent economic boosts like lower inflation, interest rate cuts, and cheaper fuel, even more South Africans are set to spend their time...

Advance your business with sustainable GenAI

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) promises to deliver a giant leap forward in productivity, efficiency and waste reduction. For most, adoption is not a question of if, but when, writes Sarwar Khan, sustainability director at BT. In a BT-sponsored survey...

How SA telcos can prioritise the client

Around the world, telecommunications service providers are constantly evolving, adapting reconfiguring themselves to meet new industry and client expectations. By Clayton Codd, GM: sales at Seacom At the same time, telecoms are drivers of innovation; they have to keep...

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Own and deliver full-stack solutions from design through to production.Work directly with clients to translate business needs into practical technical solutions.Contribute to architectural decisions and technical direction.Improve, modernise, and optimise existing...

Senior DevOps Engineer

An urgent opportunity exists for an experienced DevOps Engineer to manage and optimize the organization's infrastructure and deployment pipelines. The role requires expertise in Linux and Windows environments, Kubernetes, containerization, networking, and system...

Senior PHP/NodeJS Developer (LW) – Gauteng Pretoria

Own and deliver full-stack solutions from design through to production.Work directly with clients to translate business needs into practical technical solutions.Contribute to architectural decisions and technical direction.Improve, modernise, and optimise existing...

Senior DevOps Engineer – Gauteng East Rand

An urgent opportunity exists for an experienced DevOps Engineer to manage and optimize the organization's infrastructure and deployment pipelines. The role requires expertise in Linux and Windows environments, Kubernetes, containerization, networking, and system...

Cloud Engineer

A leading IT company is looking for an experienced Cloud Engineer with strong technical proficiency in Azure and AWS to join their team in Lanseria. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Cloud Engineer to ensure platform stability and security by designing...

Cloud Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

A leading IT company is looking for an experienced Cloud Engineer with strong technical proficiency in Azure and AWS to join their team in Lanseria. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Cloud Engineer to ensure platform stability and security by designing...

Specialist Software Programmer: ERP

To apply system solutions to business problems through the design and programming of automated systems. To configure, analyse, design, develop, and maintain Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) program code and applications to support business processes and...

Microsoft Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Microsoft 365 Specialist – Drive Digital Transformation & Collaboration Excellence Are you a Microsoft 365 expert who thrives on turning technology into real business impact? Do you love solving complex challenges, automating the mundane, and empowering teams to...

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