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...

Does SA have what it takes to stay off the FATF greylist?

On 24 October 2025, the Financial Action Task Force removed South Africa from its list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, 32 months after being placed there in February 2023. The reforms that got it off the list were real: new legislation, better beneficial...

New discovery could help 6G networks cut through interference

A breakthrough new development in communications research may have solved a key problem with one of the enabling technologies set to underpin the 6G networks of the future. A team of engineers led from the University of Glasgow have found a way to help wireless...

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,...

SA’s hard-won recovery under pressure

As we enter the second quarter of 2026, the hard-won momentum of South Africa’s economic recovery is facing a major stress test. A global energy shock has ignited a severe cost-of-living hike, with soaring fuel prices threatening a new wave of logistics-driven...

FNB launches SME digital enablement programme

FNB and Edge Growth have launched the FNB Digital Enablement Programme (DEP), an 18-month, hands-on journey designed to help SMEs modernise their operations and compete with greater confidence and agility. DEP moves beyond traditional training by offering real...

Woman in Technology award goes to Aasiyah Adams

Visionary technologist, Aasiyah Adams has been named the Woman in Technology winner at the 2026 Woman in Stature Awards South Africa, recognising her outstanding contribution to digital transformation and technological advancement. In a category supported by iME, the...

EdTech really isn’t all about AI

EdTech specialist, Injini, has released the fourth edition of its African EdTech Insights Report, questioning whether the technology being deployed in African schools is actually serving the purpose its designed for. Titled "When Technology Meets the Classroom: What...

More News Today

How deepfakes and disinformation threaten business

Last weekend, at a typical South African braai (barbeque), I found myself in a heated conversation with someone highly educated—yet passionately defending a piece of Russian propaganda that had already been widely debunked, writes Anna Collard, senior vice-president:...

Senior leaders must be on board to drive a successful ESOP

Employee share ownership plans (ESOPs) are a powerful way for businesses to engage staff, boost retention, and meet black economic empowerment (BEE) objectives. By Shaun Smit and Bruce Hunt, directors of Transcend Capital Achieving ESOP success needs the full...

Your work friend just became your boss. Now what?

One day, you and your work ‘bestie’ are grabbing coffee and venting about office drama. The next, they’re sitting across from you in a leadership meeting, setting deadlines and reviewing your performance. Awkward? Maybe. Doable? Absolutely, writes Anja van Beek,...

Mohammed Vachiat appointed as CCO of Konica Minolta SA

Konica Minolta South Africa (KMSA) has announced the promotion of Mohammed Vachiat to chief commercial officer (CCO). Vachiat began his career at Konica Minolta South Africa in 2002 as a software engineer, later taking on roles such as specialist support engineer,...

DFFE chooses Desco as e-waste training facility

Desco Electronic Recyclers has been selected by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) as the preferred e-waste practical training site during the recent regional workshop on the implementation of the Basel Convention in Africa. This...

Remove the stress from employer tax declarations

South African businesses often scramble to validate tax data before South African Revenue Service (SARS) deadlines, which may have happened again in February. To avoid this stressful scenario in the future, companies must stay on top of their tax reconciliation...

Enable enterprise AI in a multicloud world

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries by enhancing innovation and efficiency, enabling businesses to unlock insights, optimise operations, and seize new opportunities, writes Tony Bartlett, director of data centre compute at Dell Technologies South...

The strategic role of technology in today’s economy

In an era of economic uncertainty and persistent market volatility, businesses are under immense pressure to manage costs while maintaining operational effectiveness. By CG Selva Ganesh, vice-president and CEO South Africa of In2IT Technologies The role of chief...

PostgreSQL Database Developer

Qualifications 10+ years of experience with relational databases, with architect-level experience in PostgreSQL. Proven record designing and operating high-availability, high-performance database solutions. Hands-on experience migrating databases from Oracle, MySQL or...

PostgreSQL Database Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Qualifications 10+ years of experience with relational databases, with architect-level experience in PostgreSQL. Proven record designing and operating high-availability, high-performance database solutions. Hands-on experience migrating databases from Oracle, MySQL or...

Enterprise Data Architect

Qualifications 18+ years of experience in data, including at least 8 years as an Enterprise Data Architect. Proven expertise in data governance, metadata management and data quality frameworks. Strong understanding of data privacy, data lifecycle management and...

Enterprise Data Architect – Western Cape Cape Town

Qualifications 18+ years of experience in data, including at least 8 years as an Enterprise Data Architect. Proven expertise in data governance, metadata management and data quality frameworks. Strong understanding of data privacy, data lifecycle management and...

Senior Data Engineers (Azure) at GEMS – Gauteng Pretoria

IntroductionTwo (2) positions for ICT Senior Data Engineer (Azure) are vacant. The ICT Senior Data Engineer will report directly to the Senior Manager: Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence and will form part of the ICT Division within the Government Employees...

Project Manager (Retail Shopfitting)

PROJECT MANAGER ( RETAIL SHOPFITTING)Location: PretoriaNon-Negotiables:4–5 years' relevant Project Management experienceProven experience within the shopfitting / retail environmentStrong ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlinesHigh attention to...

Project Manager (Retail Shopfitting) – Gauteng Gauteng

PROJECT MANAGER ( RETAIL SHOPFITTING)Location: PretoriaNon-Negotiables:4–5 years' relevant Project Management experienceProven experience within the shopfitting / retail environmentStrong ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlinesHigh attention to...

Dean of Faculty: Information Technology (IT

We are seeking an exceptional academic leader to take on the role of Dean of Faculty: IT. This is a strategic and executive-level position responsible for driving academic excellence, innovation, and regulatory compliance across the faculty. The successful candidate...

View more career listings on our Careers Section