Negative sentiment drives call for data centre transparency

Kathy Gibson reports from Vertiv Week in Zagreb – With data centres experiencing massive growth around the globe, the industry needs to do a better job of telling people the benefits they offer humanity at large. Worldwide, uncertainty about possible risks posed by...

Growing energy demand will limit ambitious climate goals

The global economy is on the cusp of a major shift where most of future global energy demand growth will come from emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). The new realities of meeting this demand alongside the need for energy security, resilience and...

AI spend soars to unprecedented levels

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,7-trillion in 2026, a 49,5% increase year-over-year, according to Gartner. “Demand for AI infrastructure (including AI-optimised IaaS, AI-optimised servers, AI network fabric, AI processing semiconductors and devices)...

Defences improve, but ransomware still threatens SA businesses

Almost two-thirds (63%) of ransomware incidents in South Africa resulted in data being encrypted over the past year, according to the new State of Ransomware in South Africa 2026 report from Sophos. This is above the global average of 56% and an increase from the 60%...

Stokvels’ use of technology does not erode its traditions

Technology, so often blamed for eroding culture, can be a powerful tool for cultural survival when communities control it on their own terms, according to a new University of Cape Town (UCT) PhD study in Information Systems. Authored by Pitso Tsibolane, a senior...

Lawyers must shape AI, not simply adopt it

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future consideration for the legal profession - it is fast becoming an everyday tool for lawyers, compliance officers and regulators, forcing organisations to decide not whether to adopt it, but how to use it responsibly while...

Scientists may have found dark matter

Global scientists have encountered an intriguing particle interaction in their search for dark matter, which might help pave the way for answering one of the biggest unresolved questions about our universe. The study, led by a University of Bristol astro-particle...

SA online retail to reach R159bn this year

South Africans are expected to spend about R159-billion online in 2026, as e-commerce grows by an estimated 22,5% and records its first full year at 10% of national retail turnover on a like-for-like nominal basis. These are the central findings of Online Retail in...

Half of SA workers are punished for cybersecurity mistakes

When a South African employee makes an honest cybersecurity mistake, the response inside their organisation is close to a coin flip, with just half of organisations responding with coaching or learning support. The other half either pairs that support with a formal...

Liquidations are down but businesses remain under pressure

The latest liquidation statistics released by Statistics South Africa show a welcome decline in business liquidations during July 2026, but the data should not be interpreted as a sign that financial pressures facing South African businesses have eased significantly....

Stablecoins storm toward $1trn

Stablecoins are turning into one of the biggest forces in global finance. This warning comes from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as the total stablecoin market cap pushes toward an all-time high above $318-billion, led by Tether’s USDT at more than $184-billion and...

Users feel safer with in-app tools

Almost all active ride-hailing users surveyed by Ipsos said in-app safety features make them feel safer. However, when asked which individual features they find useful, only 42% selected the Emergency/SOS button, compared with 66% for real-time GPS tracking and 64%...

DHL-Absa partnership opens global trade opportunities for African SMEs

DHL and Absa Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand DHL's GoTrade programme across sub-Saharan Africa, formalising a strategic partnership that paves the way for the rollout of the DHL GoTrade programme across key markets in the region. By...

ID-based attacks rife as phishing, authentication abuse on the rise

Phishing accounted for more than half of cybersecurity incident response engagements in the second quarter of 2026, while authentication abuse was observed in 65% of engagements, according to the latest Incident Response Trends report from Cisco Talos. The findings...

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AURA and Google Maps make emergency response more precise

AURA, a technology platform making security and emergency response services more accessible and affordable, is upgrading its responder navigation experience through a new development collaboration with the Google Maps Platform team. AURA is the first emergency...

Neill Nortje appointed new country manager of Paratus Zambia

The pan-African telecommunications group Paratus has appointed Neill Nortje as country manager of Paratus Zambia. He succeeds Marius van Vuuren, who has been appointed by the group as chief operating officer. Before joining Paratus, Nortje held senior positions with...

Emirates debuts Crypto.com Pay

Emirates has officially launched Crypto.com Pay, allowing its customers to use the digital payment solution on the airline’s website and app platforms. Customers with a Crypto.com account booking on emirates.com and the Emirates App can now select Crypto.com Pay at...

How to test for AI-ready healthcare data

Healthcare AI is moving quickly from ambition to implementation, but the harder question is whether the data environment can support it in practice, writes Reven Singh, solutions engineer at InterSystems South Africa. In South Africa, healthcare information often...

WISPs should start planning now for the next wireless phase

South Africa's wireless industry now has a clearer view of the next phase of spectrum allocation. However, operators cannot treat the innovation spectrum bands as immediately available for deployment. By Teresa Huysamen, wireless business unit manager at Duxbury...

Successful business transformation is an endurance race, not a sprint

For many organisations, enterprise transformation begins with technology. Yet despite significant investment in ERP platforms, AI initiatives and digital modernisation, many transformation programmes continue to fall short of delivering their intended business value....

Why hybrid cloud became a compromise and what comes next

For more than a decade, hybrid clouds have been positioned as the ideal middle ground in enterprise IT. It promised flexibility without disruption and transformation without upheaval. In theory, it offered the perfect balance between on-premises control and cloud...

Omnichannel communication a critical defence against digital fraud

Digital payments may be accelerating the growth of West Africa’s economy, but with new fraud tactics emerging, organisations are increasingly relying on omnichannel communication to protect both customers and brands. By Olatayo Ladipo-Ajai, country manager at Infobip...

What happens when the cyber lock fails?

For years, cybersecurity strategies have focused on a single goal: keeping attackers out. Firewalls were strengthened, access controls were tightened, and policies were stacked higher with the hope that stronger defences would guarantee safety. However, as cyber...

Senior DevOps / SRE Cloud Engineer

A company that develops, owns, and operates utility-scale power generation and energy storage plants across the African continent is seeking a Senior DevOps / SRE Cloud Engineer who will own the company's Azure-based Kubernetes platform end-to-end - remote or hybrid...

Senior Software Engineer

To research, analyse and evaluate requirements for the existing or new software applications.JOB DESCRIPTION Prototyping and software development of the telescope operational software (all stages of the full software development life cycle will be encountered).Provide...

Desktop Support Technician

About the RoleWe are seeking a customer-focused and technically driven Technical Support Technician (1st Line Support) to join our dynamic IT team. This role will serve as the first point of contact for end users requiring technical assistance and will be responsible...

Senior DevOps / SRE Cloud Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

A company that develops, owns, and operates utility-scale power generation and energy storage plants across the African continent is seeking a Senior DevOps / SRE Cloud Engineer who will own the company's Azure-based Kubernetes platform end-to-end - remote or hybrid...

Senior Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

To research, analyse and evaluate requirements for the existing or new software applications.JOB DESCRIPTION Prototyping and software development of the telescope operational software (all stages of the full software development life cycle will be encountered).Provide...

Desktop Support Technician – Gauteng Braamfontein

About the RoleWe are seeking a customer-focused and technically driven Technical Support Technician (1st Line Support) to join our dynamic IT team. This role will serve as the first point of contact for end users requiring technical assistance and will be responsible...

Technical Support Technician

We are recruiting on behalf of a premier electronic security and surveillance technology distributor. They are seeking a skilled Technical Support Technician to provide tier-1 and tier-2 technical support to system integrators, clients, and internal teams. The Support...

Python/Spark/AI Developer

Python/Spark/AI DeveloperRole purpose & context:Our client is looking for a Python/Spark/AI Developer to replat form legacy T-SQL onto Spark/Delta Lake pipelines and build the APIs and AI features around them, writing type-safe, spec-first Python. Key roles &...

Technical Support Technician – Gauteng Centurion

We are recruiting on behalf of a premier electronic security and surveillance technology distributor. They are seeking a skilled Technical Support Technician to provide tier-1 and tier-2 technical support to system integrators, clients, and internal teams. The Support...

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