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...

Value creation key to harnessing AI potential

Kathy Gibson reports from Huawei SA Connect 2026 in Sandton - We are living in the golden era of artificial intelligence (AI), and South Africa is well-positioned to seize real value from the technology. Studies show that AI could contribute as much as R1,4-trillion...

SA urged to act now to seize AI opportunity

Kathy Gibson reports from Huawei SA Connect 2026 - Huawei has changed the AI acronym – it now speaks about All Intelligence that can create new value for industry. Nicholas Ma, corporate vice-president, president global government and enterprise key account department...

SA startups join Google accelerator

Two South African technology startups - Loop and Vambo AI - have been selected to join the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa. Chosen from a competitive pool of nearly 2 600 applications, they are part of a final pan-African group of 15...

Research reveals where SA’s fight against stunting is falling short

South Africa has one of the highest rates of stunting among upper-middle income countries globally, with little change in the last three decades despite government’s efforts to tackle poverty and expand access to social grants. More than a quarter of children under...

Liquid Intelligent Technologies draws outsized demand for $300m bond

In a test of institutional appetite for African credit, Liquid Intelligent Technologies has closed a $660-million debt financing round, including a $300-million Eurobond that was oversubscribed 2,5-times - a result that signifies a meaningful vote of confidence in the...

As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO

Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple, and will pass the reins to John Ternus, currently senior vice-president of hardware engineering, in September 2026. Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors, in which role he will assist with certain...

SA’s hiring crisis laid bare

South Africa's employers are quietly waging a war on deception - and the numbers are staggering. New data exposes qualification fraud, criminal risks, and a post-grey list compliance revolution reshaping how South African employers hire. The 2025 MIE Background...

NTT Data hits 400Gbps peering milestone

NTT Data says it has become the first network operator in Africa to establish active 400 Gbps peering at the Johannesburg Internet Exchange (JINX). This milestone marks a significant advancement in both NTT Data’s network capability and the broader evolution of...

ShinyHunters claims Next.js security breach

Vercel, the company that provides Next.js, confirms it has suffered a security breach involving unauthorised access to internal systems via a compromised third-party AI tool. The attack was claimed by the group ShinyHunters, which says it has stolen GitHub/NPM tokens,...

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Mike Smits appointed group MD of EFT Corporation

EFT Corporation has appointed Mike Smits, formerly chief financial officer, as group MD. “With a strong background in business growth and market expansion, this role allows me to focus on operational execution, market expansion, and customer engagement which is the...

The lessons from Adolescence

The Netflix series Adolescence quickly sparked a wave of conversations about teenage mental health and digital safety. The chilling four-part narrative follows a 13-year-old boy who, after months of cyberbullying and immersion in toxic online communities, comes under...

How to build a data-centric enterprise

During this decade, data has become an important tool in enterprise decision-making, especially as it sets the stage for realising AI-enabled applications and infrastructure, writes Dominika Oliver, senior GM: software engineering at Red Hat. The push to become more...

Hiding in plain sight: The stealthy attack chain of PDF files

Over 400-billion PDFs were opened last year, and 16-billion documents were edited in Adobe Acrobat. Over 87% of organisations use PDFs as a standard file format for business communication, making them ideal vehicles for attackers to hide malicious code. Cybercriminals...

ERP owners turn payroll, HR into data-driven value creators

Are there skills gaps in your business? What is the cost of hiring and onboarding a new employee? How should you forecast for overtime? What will your upcoming expense costs look like? Is there an easier and faster way to predict and prepare employee bonuses and tax...

The DeepSeek effect: navigating AI’s new frontier

DeepSeek has emerged as a game-changer in artificial intelligence (AI), offering a robust platform redefining how businesses approach AI integration. By Harshwardhan Dixit, group product manager at In2IT Technologies. Founded in 2023, this AI solution has drawn...

Acer Africa offers ‘Eggstra Protection’

Acer Africa is excited to announce the launch of its "Eggstra Protection" campaign for South African customers From yesterday (8 April 2025) and running until 30 April 2025, Acer is providing a three-year extended warranty on selected laptops for just R199. "We...

Partnerships unlock capital for African agriculture

Africa's agricultural sector is the beating heart of countless economies across the continent. It's a lifeblood, a source of income for millions, and a vital contributor to GDP. By Jérôme van Innis, co-founder of Pumpkn.io Yet, despite its immense potential,...

Unlocking the ultimate customer service secret

My family and I regularly visit a restaurant where we are served by the same waiter. After a few visits, he noticed that two of us are left-handed and started putting our coffee cups down so that the handles are easily accessible for us. Warren Hawkins, MD of Euphoria...

Business Analyst- Kronos – Cape Town at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Business Process Manager / Business Analyst (Kronos/UKG) to lead the redesign of Retail Workforce Management (WFM) processes for a major retail environment.This initiative requires the creation of new retail-specific...

Senior SAP Technical Consultant (SAP FICO) 0486 – Gauteng Pretoria

Fair knowledge across all SAP modules.Initial focus on master data.Ability to assist with problem identification and possible solution by means of skills such as code debugging.The following functional skills are essential:Documentation of as-is and to-be business...

Senior Business Analyst at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand

Introduction The purpose of the senior business analyst role is to lead, coordinate and oversee analysis and designs related to development projects which include analysing user requirements, designing and documenting the solution. Senior business analysts are...

IT Administrator

Our Client seeks a suitably qualified IT System Administrator for their Head Office. The role is responsible for the effective management, maintenance, and security of the organisation's IT infrastructure to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient technology...

Business Analyst – Data

We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our clients Durban team. This role is suited to a data-driven and commercially minded individual who can combine business analysis, business intelligence, data warehousing, reporting, dashboards, process improvement and...

IT Administrator – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region

Our Client seeks a suitably qualified IT System Administrator for their Head Office. The role is responsible for the effective management, maintenance, and security of the organisation's IT infrastructure to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient technology...

Business Analyst – Data – KwaZulu-Natal Isipingo Beach

We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our clients Durban team. This role is suited to a data-driven and commercially minded individual who can combine business analysis, business intelligence, data warehousing, reporting, dashboards, process improvement and...

Java Full Stack Developer

Qualifications 4 to 6 years of professional Java development experience. Proven experience building full stack applications with Angular and Spring Boot. Experience working in Agile teams and familiarity with Scrum ceremonies. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science,...

Java Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Qualifications 4 to 6 years of professional Java development experience. Proven experience building full stack applications with Angular and Spring Boot. Experience working in Agile teams and familiarity with Scrum ceremonies. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science,...

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