NASA experiments with drones for planetary landings

NASA successfully demonstrated technology designed to help spacecraft autonomously navigate to safe landing sites on the Moon and on other planets. An Alta-X drone equipped with the agency’s Safe and Precise Landing – Integrated Capabilities Evolution (SPLICE)...

Turn vision into reality with the right AI strategy

Kathy Gibson reports from Dell Technologies Forum in Johannesburg - Today's leaders aren't asking whether to adopt AI, they're asking how to turn it into outcomes the business can see. And South African companies can no longer afford to take a wait-and-see attitude to...

Gloomy outlook for global economies as geopolitical tensions worsen

Coface’s latest risk review, Rates Against the Machine, has confirmed what the world dreaded just a few months ago has come to pass – rather than improve, the geopolitical situation has deteriorated once again. This, Coface says, puts upward pressure on commodity...

Banks are still missing the links between fraud and money laundering

Financial institutions are increasingly integrating their fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) systems, but intelligence and governance gaps remain. New fraud and AML convergence research from Datos Insights, commissioned by data and AI leader SAS, finds 86% report...

Global IT spend on track to hit $6,37trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,37-trillion in 2026, up 14,2% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Data centre systems and infrastructure as a service (IaaS) are the top growth segments, reflecting accelerating investment in AI...

Anthropic lays out its position on Open Weights

Days after a group of technology leaders got together to urge the artificial industry to at least partially open up its model, Anthropic has laid out its position. Microsoft, Nvidia, Meta, Palantir and IBM were among those who signed an open letter to made all AI Open...

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...

Capetonians face high air pollution risk

More than 40% of Cape Town’s metropolitan population is exposed to high or very high levels of air pollution, according to a new study by the University of Cape Town (UCT) which has produced the first high-resolution map of air pollution risk across the area. The...

Memory and SSD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

Strategic wireless investments drive higher ROI in the AI era

WiFi has evolved into a strategic growth engine capable of delivering a multiplier effect - where a single network investment drives compounding returns across employee productivity, customer engagement and revenue. This is the headline finding from Cisco’s new State...

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Tech-driven AML efforts strengthen compliance amid US policy shifts

The US Treasury Department has announced the immediate suspension of the  Corporate Transparency Act, which took effect on 1 January  2024, under the Joe Biden administration. By Bradley Elliott, CEO of anti-money laundering (AML) platform RelyComply This key piece of...

What merchants need to know about new online security regulations

New PCI DSS 4.0.1 safety standards require retailers to secure their entire website, explain Peach Payments’ head of marketing Joshua Shimkin and head of information security Judy Winn. As e-commerce has grown, so too has the number of bad actors looking to exploit...

API tsunami threatens SA banks 

The rapid increase of API integrations has been a significant challenge for banks for some time. However, the urgency to find a solution has grown due to ongoing modernisation efforts and growing open banking regulations. A well-defined integration strategy is now...

Cloud, outsourced DR build resilience for the future

In recent years, businesses in Africa have undergone a profound transformation in how they approach disaster recovery (DR) and data protection, writes Modeen Malick, principal systems engineer at Commvault. There is a noticeable shift towards outsourcing DR services...

Avoid these mistakes when asking for a raise

You’ve decided it’s high time you got paid what you’re worth, and you’re about to knock on the boss’s door to ask for a raise. Before you do, take a moment to get your ducks in a row. “Convincing your employer to increase your salary can be challenging, and many...

Red Hat teams up with Axiom Space on orbital data centre

Red Hat and Axiom Space, provider of in-space infrastructure, will collaborate on Axiom Space’s Data Centre Unit-1 (AxDCU-1), targeted to launch in spring 2025 to the International Space Station. Powered by Red Hat Device Edge, the data processing prototype will...

Ericsson, Econet partner on core network upgrade

Ericsson and Econet Wireless Zimbabwe signed an agreement at Mobile World Congress 2025 for the introduction of 5G Core functions, the necessary ingredient for the deployment of 5G Standalone (SA), an expansion of its core network capacity, and the introduction of...

JSE and Rapid Addition launch order routing hub

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has announced the launch of its new order routing service, JSE-FIX, in collaboration with Rapid Addition. The service aims to reduce the cost of sending orders by providing market participants with a scalable solution, that is...

Check Point partners with Cardano

Check Point Software Technologies and public crypto currency platform Cardano have partnered to develop and deliver a comprehensive real-time security solution for blockchain. As blockchain technology continues to gain traction across industries, the $1,5-billion...

Ecobank expands gender-financing offer

To bridge the gender financing gap for Africa’s women entrepreneurs, pan-African financial services group Ecobank has announced significant enhancements to its gender-financing solution - ‘Ellevate by Ecobank’. The World Bank estimates that closing the gender gap in...

Senior SQL Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

Key Responsibilities:Develop and maintain T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers Design and enhance database architecture and SQL objects Troubleshoot SQL and application performance issues Optimise queries, indexing, and database performance Support business...

Senior Web Developer – Gauteng Gauteng

Responsibilities / Key TasksMaintain and enhance existing functionality, while designing and developing new components to support evolving business needs.Develop a deep understanding of the current product architecture and business domain, collaborating with business...

Project Manager

Project Manager — Turnkey Mineral Processing ProjectsLocation: Centurion, GautengLead high-impact projects for a specialist in ultra-fine mineral recovery. Fast-paced, performance-driven team focused on practical engineering solutions and greener mining practices.Why...

Systems Controller

An exciting opportunity is available for a detail-oriented and analytical AVA System Controller within a mining operation near Rustenburg. This role is ideal for an individual who enjoys working with data, monitoring operational performance, and ensuring accurate...

Senior Integration Developer

Responsibilities/Tasks:Support existing and developing new functionality and components.Understand existing product and domain elements and work with business analysts to refine and implement new requirements.Refactor and improve the code to keep the product...

Project Manager – Gauteng Centurion

Project Manager — Turnkey Mineral Processing ProjectsLocation: Centurion, GautengLead high-impact projects for a specialist in ultra-fine mineral recovery. Fast-paced, performance-driven team focused on practical engineering solutions and greener mining practices.Why...

Systems Controller – North West Rustenburg

An exciting opportunity is available for a detail-oriented and analytical AVA System Controller within a mining operation near Rustenburg. This role is ideal for an individual who enjoys working with data, monitoring operational performance, and ensuring accurate...

Senior Integration Developer – Gauteng Gauteng

Responsibilities/Tasks:Support existing and developing new functionality and components.Understand existing product and domain elements and work with business analysts to refine and implement new requirements.Refactor and improve the code to keep the product...

Group IT Risk & Technical Lead

A compnay that provides cloud-based, mobile-first field sales automation and merchandising software tailored for the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector in Africa is seeking a Group IT Risk & Technical Lead who will provide strategic technical leadership....

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