‘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...

The growing importance of AI sovereignty

A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organisations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change - reinforcing the growing importance of AI...

The glue that holds the Sagrada Familia towers together

The construction of the Sagrada Familia’s central towers marks the most complex structural challenge in the basilica’s history. It is also a novel and unexpected use of superglue. An advanced Loctite solution from Henkel has been instrumental in raising the dramatic...

Why don’t cancer medicines work the same for everyone?

By Susanna Ray - Cancer treatment has become more precise over time, as doctors first classified the disease by where it began in the body and, more recently, by the mutations found inside cancer cells to help find the right drugs to treat it. But why can two people...

Enterprise storage shakes off its slump

The worldwide external OEM enterprise storage systems (ESS) market delivered a sharp acceleration in the first quarter of 2026, reaching $9,2-billion in vendor revenue - a 22,7% year-over-year increase, according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Storage Systems...

The growing importance of AI sovereignty

A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organisations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change - reinforcing the growing importance of AI...

Africa writes new rules for digital growth

Africa is not simply accelerating its digital adoption - it is actively authoring a new model of digital growth. This is the headline finding from a new report, "Africa's Digital Momentum: Four Structural Imperatives," from BCG Platinion, the tech arm of Boston...

In the midst of chaos, Africa has the chance to reinvent

In a time of shifting geopolitical dynamics, evolving supply chains, technological transformation and changing patterns of trade and investment which are redefining the global economic landscape, Africa has an historic opportunity to reposition itself as a dynamic...

Fragmentation in global energy transition as geopolitical risks surge

Geopolitical tensions, supply disruptions, and rising demand are driving fragmentation and slowing progress across the global energy landscape, according to the World Economic Forum's Energy Transition Index 2026. The report, developed in collaboration with Accenture,...

Top data and analytics trends to factor in

More than one in 10 enterprises will be AI-first by 2030, outperforming competitors in the adoption of AI agents, semantics and converged data and analytics (D&A) platforms, according to Gartner. These three areas are the driving forces behind the top trends for...

AI drives global server sales past $122bn

The worldwide server market reached $122,6-billion in vendor revenue in the first quarter of 2026 - a 30,4% year-over-year increase — according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker. The result reflects AI-driven infrastructure investment that has moved from...

HPE collaborates to advance quantum computing at scale

HPE has expanded relationships with eight companies to integrate high performance computing (HPC) and quantum computing systems to pave the way for practical and scalable hybrid classical-quantum applications in the future. The company says that, as a global leader in...

Cursor deal signals SpaceX’s post-IPO acquisition push

SpaceX’s $60-billion all-stock acquisition of Anysphere, the company behind the AI coding tool Cursor, highlights the company’s growing ambitions in artificial intelligence (AI) and place it on a more direct collision course with established leaders in the space,...

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ISO 27001 is becoming a baseline requirement for doing business

Cyber threats are increasing in both frequency and sophistication, and organisations need a consistent way to manage information security. By Ryan Boyes, senior security administrator at Galix At the same time, businesses are increasingly being asked to prove how...

Correcting the misalignment between digital skills and business needs

The conversation around AI is often dominated by speculation about job losses. By Mark Mc Kerr, managing executive at Paracon by Adcorp Yet this focus distracts from a more immediate and measurable challenge: South African businesses are investing in advanced...

We are educating for a world that no longer exists

South Africa keeps talking about job creation while ignoring the far more uncomfortable truth: millions of young people are entering the economy unprepared for the jobs that actually exist. The country is not short on talent, it is short on digital skills development,...

Check Point and Illumio expand partnership

Check Point Software Technologies and Illumio have expanded their strategic partnership to help organisations defend against a new category of threat: frontier AI models capable of autonomously executing full-scale attacks at machine speed. "Security teams are being...

Lenovo grows at hybrid infrastructure adoption accelerates

Lenovo has concluded its annual regional summit, Lenovo Accelerate 2026 Southern Africa, outlining the strategic roadmap for enterprise Artificial Intelligence (AI) deployment across the continent. Addressing an audience of regional CIOs, enterprise decision-makers,...

Ukiyo platform connects SA’s youth to education and work

Ukiyo, a South African edutech and youth development organisation, has launched its Global Student Support Platform [GSSP], a mobile app that brings education, funding, career opportunities and student support into one place. The launch comes at a difficult point for...

INSETA dispute raises issues about board authority

Recent media reports regarding the precautionary suspension of the CEO of the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA) and the subsequent intervention by Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela raise important questions about the role of...

How to get over the AI hype hangover

The early excitement around generative artificial intelligence (AI) is giving way to a more clear-eyed assessment of its real-world impact and potential. Where the technology once felt akin to magic, it’s now being tested against practical business outcomes, and is...

Get ready the rise of pay transparency 

Pay transparency is rapidly becoming a defining issue in the global workplace, and South African organisations can no longer afford to ignore the shift toward greater remuneration disclosure and accountability. According to Carmen Arico, chartered reward specialist...

Web3 Accountant

A forward thinking company leading the charge in the Web3 domain is seeking passionate individuals to join an innovative team. If you are tech savvy and eager to dive into digital assets, blockchain, AI and beyond, this is your chance to be part of something ground...

Web3 Accountant – Western Cape Cape Town

A forward thinking company leading the charge in the Web3 domain is seeking passionate individuals to join an innovative team. If you are tech savvy and eager to dive into digital assets, blockchain, AI and beyond, this is your chance to be part of something ground...

IT Auditor (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:BE responsible for the successful design and implementation of specialised IT audits, aligned with the IT Audit Plan as the next IT Auditor sought by a dynamic Security Solutions provider in Centurion. You will focus on evaluating the adequacy and...

IT Auditor (JHB) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:BE responsible for the successful design and implementation of specialised IT audits, aligned with the IT Audit Plan as the next IT Auditor sought by a dynamic Security Solutions provider in Centurion. You will focus on evaluating the adequacy and...

Software Quality Engineer I (Contract)

Job PurposeUse automation testing frameworks and tools to design, develop, implement, and execute reusable automated test assets. Ensure high-quality solutions aligned with enterprise standards and best practices. Support the delivery of stable and efficient...

Software Quality Engineer I (Contract) – Gauteng Kramerville

Job PurposeUse automation testing frameworks and tools to design, develop, implement, and execute reusable automated test assets. Ensure high-quality solutions aligned with enterprise standards and best practices. Support the delivery of stable and efficient...

Senior Java EE Developer – AWS at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for an experienced Senior Java EE Developer with 7+ years of hands-on enterprise Java development experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building secure, scalable, and high-performance backend systems within complex enterprise...

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