CEOs want to ramp up their AI spending as FOMO kicks on
AI is exceeding most CEOs’ expectations and their optimism is growing. Cisco’s latest study shows that 67% now worry they’re underinvesting in the technology — up from 57% last year — with nearly two thirds (64%) of those surveyed now seeing AI adoption as mandatory...
AI and cloud set to transform Africa
Kathy Gibson reports – There has never been a more exciting time to be a developer – particularly in Africa. This is the message from Jyoti Ball, GM: sub-Saharan Africa at AWS, who points out that we are living through a time when many technology streams are booming,...
AI workloads won’t run at scale on quantum hardware soon
No enterprise AI workload at scale will run on quantum hardware by 2028 and classical accelerated AI will dominate every production benchmark according to Gartner. “When vendors claim to deliver ‘quantum AI,’ they usually refer to hybrid or quantum-inspired...
Drought could impact three-quarters of the world by 2050
The poorest and the most vulnerable are generally those that suffer the most from water scarcity. This is the word from University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Professor Djiby Thiam, director of the Water and Production Economics Research Unit at the Faculty of Commerce,...
Warning: the AI trade is fracturing fast
AI investors should follow three priorities for the rest of 2026, as sharp swings are exposing which parts of the AI trade are built on real demand and which are not. Nigel Green, MD of deVere Group points out that this year’s AI rally is splintering sharply, with...
Cost of fake engagement on social media isn’t the issue
Have you ever been drawn to an advertised product when reviews and comments were all positive, with a good user experience, and a large number of views? You have most likely been tricked into content that has been boosted with fake engagement. Surfshark has revealed...
R150m SME Youth Jobs Fund set to create employment
In response to South Africa's deepening youth unemployment crisis and the financial constraints that often prevent small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from expanding their workforce, Business Partners Limited has established a R150-million SME Youth Jobs Fund. The...
Huawei SA opens applications for the 2026 Women in Tech Digital Skills Training Programme
As South African small businesses accelerate AI adoption faster than many developed economies, Huawei South Africa has opened applications for the 2026 Women in Tech Digital Skills Training Programme. The programme will take place from 26 to 28 August in Johannesburg....
Another day, another rogue AI attack. This time from Meta
Meta has confirmed that its Muse Spark 1.1 AI model breached an external company's internal systems during cybersecurity testing. According to the company, independent testing company Irregular caused a misconfiguration that gave one of its AI models Internet access...
AI infrastructure boom shifts from chip race to supply-chain race
AI infrastructure spending has entered a new phase, says GlobalData, with demand outpacing semiconductors, memory, and power capacity despite record earnings across the technology ecosystem. This earnings season reveals that capital investment, geopolitics, and...
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AI is secretly disenfranchising the youth who use it ‘best’
In 1976, South Africa’s youth took to the streets to claim educational agency and the hard-won right to self-determination. Fifty years later, our young digital natives face a quieter, subtler crisis: the gradual surrender of that very critical reasoning and agency to...
Uncertainty versus apathy: The Gen Z initiative paradox
Employers are firing Gen Z employees within months of hiring them. According to a survey undertaken by Intelligent.com, the reason comes down to initiative – 50% of the 966 companies surveyed said Gen Z lacked motivation. By Insaaf Daniels, marketing and people...
The insight economy is over: AI commoditised consulting advice
For decades, the consulting industry sold two things: access to benchmarked intelligence, and access to bright, relentlessly hardworking talent. Clients paid premium rates to know what their competitors were doing and to borrow the brainpower to figure out how to...
African industries benefit from open source, domain-specific models and platforms
Enterprise leaders and developers can end up talking about AI in a very abstract way, using phrases like “unlock our true potential” or “give us valuable insights into our business”. It’s true, AI can do those things. But when it comes to actually following through,...
Built to be smarter: what it means to be AI-ready
There are many ways to tell the story of AI in South Africa and the technology’s impact on the local business landscape. But the story worth telling is one where that impact is felt by all. By Werner Joubert, commercial SYS business director (South Africa & SADC)...
Millions lost. No-one noticed
Walk into almost any business storeroom and you will probably find it. Stacks of old laptops. Boxes of monitors. Networking equipment gathering dust. Desktops sitting under desks. Forgotten chargers tangled in drawers. Most companies do not think of these items as...
NetScout hits 750th patent milestone
NetScout is celebrating the issuance of its 750th patent. The patent, “Systems and Methods for Performing Computer Network Service Chain Analysis,” issued 24 June 2026, in the UK, is the latest in a portfolio that spans NetScout’s long track record of innovation, from...
Takealot Group achieves full-year profitability
Takealot Group has reported a record full-year trading profit (aEBIT) of R171 million for the full year ending 31 March 2026, representing a R384,8-million turnaround from a loss of R213,8-million in the previous year. The result was driven by an 18% rise in revenue...
The trans-Atlantic rift and SA’s new matrix of economic diplomacy
The retreat of global superpowers from multilateralism has fractured traditional alliances, opening a deep trans-Atlantic rift between Washington and Europe. In this fragmented landscape, traditional middle powers are actively charting new pathways of autonomous...
Acer Africa service centre delivers fast support
Acer Africa has announced outstanding performance metrics for its service operations, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional after-sales support across the African continent. Over the past four years, the company maintains industry-leading...
Data Migration & Oracle Application Specialist at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand
Introduction The Data Migration & Oracle Application Specialist is responsible for planning, managing, and executing complex data migration, data archiving, and Oracle database initiatives within the ITS ERP environment. The role focuses on ensuring data...
IT Support Technician
A leading project management and infrastructure consulting company is seeking a a proactive and technically skilled IT Support Technician professional to join their team in Stellenbosch. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing first-line IT support,...
IT Support Technician – Western Cape Stellenbosch
A leading project management and infrastructure consulting company is seeking a a proactive and technically skilled IT Support Technician professional to join their team in Stellenbosch. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing first-line IT support,...
Application Support Engineer
Key Responsibilities Include:This role is responsible for the ongoing Application Management Support (AMS) of the Workforce Software (WFS) solution as part of the client SAP AMS managed services model. The role operates within a unified AMS delivery team, supporting...
Application Support Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Key Responsibilities Include:This role is responsible for the ongoing Application Management Support (AMS) of the Workforce Software (WFS) solution as part of the client SAP AMS managed services model. The role operates within a unified AMS delivery team, supporting...
SAP ABAP Developer
Turn Complex SAP Challenges into Smart Business Solutions!Join a leading organisation where your SAP ABAP expertise will help develop, enhance, and optimise business-critical applications. If you're passionate about coding, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality...
Field Services Technician – Cape Town
Our client is seeking a Field Service Technician to join their team.Do you have the following:Red Seal Electrician or Millwright.2+ years electrical and mechanical experience post Red Seal qualification.PLC experience in maintenance and fault finding.Knowledge of...
SAP ABAP Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Turn Complex SAP Challenges into Smart Business Solutions!Join a leading organisation where your SAP ABAP expertise will help develop, enhance, and optimise business-critical applications. If you're passionate about coding, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality...
Field Services Technician – Cape Town – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client is seeking a Field Service Technician to join their team.Do you have the following:Red Seal Electrician or Millwright.2+ years electrical and mechanical experience post Red Seal qualification.PLC experience in maintenance and fault finding.Knowledge of...
SAP Consultant
Ready to Drive Business Transformation with SAP Expertise? Join a dynamic organisation where your SAP knowledge will play a key role in optimising business processes, improving efficiency, and delivering innovative solutions. If you're passionate about SAP and enjoy...
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