NASA plans for a return to the Moon – this time to stay

NASA is embarking on one of the most ambitious space endeavors in its history: building the Moon Base near the lunar South Pole, establishing humanity’s first sustained presence on the Moon. The lunar South Pole is one of the most strategically and scientifically...

Supply chain planning threatened by AI hype and ‘agent washing’

Agentic AI is reshaping the supply chain planning landscape, but hype and “agent washing” are creating real risks for organisations under pressure to deliver results, according to Gartner. Supply chain planning (SCP) leaders who focus on proven use cases, strengthen...

AI spend grows 47% – and more is expected

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,59-trillion in 2026 - a 47% increase year-over-year - according to Gartner. “Through the next several years, the need for capacity will make AI infrastructure - including AI-optimised IaaS, AI-optimised servers, AI...

How to raise funds, then scale your African start-up

Kathy Gibson reports from Everything AI and Gitex Kenya in Nairobi – For many African start-ups, their biggest challenge is not coming up with solutions or creating systems that work – it is in scaling them effectively. Once the excitement of the initial idea and...

BluEnergy granted energy trading licence

JSE-listed Blu Label Unlimited has announces that its subsidiary, BluEnergy Trading, has been granted a multi-year energy trading licence by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). This marks a significant regulatory milestone that empowers BluEnergy to...

How to stay secure as AI, robots, VR redefine family life

Over the past 10 years, families have experienced shifts in structure and a perceived increase in fragmented interactions at home, largely driven by the pervasive use of technology and changing social norms. What does the next decade hold in store? According to a...

Cassava Technologies inks strategic partnership with Stanlib

Pan-African tech group Cassava Technologies has announced a strategic investment by Stanlib Infrastructure Investments to accelerate the rapid expansion of Africa Data Centres' footprint in South Africa. The strategic partnership will allow Africa Data Centres to...

xAI launches AI-generated encyclopedia

Elon Musk’s xAI has launched a new online encyclopedia, Grokipedia, powered by the Grok artificial intelligence (AI) model. The free-to-use platform aims to compete with Wikipedia, which Musk has previously accused of being biased, and promoting left-leaning policies....

Datatec reports first-half growth

Datatec’s results for the first half of the 2026 financial year were boosted by continued margin expansion and a strong profit-growth trajectory in Westcon, driven by a growing recurring software and services mix. Over 70% of sales are now derived from software and...

Cisco debuts Nvidia reference architecture

Cisco is introducing major advancements to accelerate secure, scalable AI across market segments. Leading the announcements is the Cisco N9100, the first Nvidia partner-developed data centre switch based on Nvidia Spectrum-X Ethernet switch silicon. With this switch,...

Gambling takes a toll on SA consumers’ finances

Kathy Gibson reports – Online gambling, a very topical and sensitive subject at the moment, is having a negative impact on consumers. A new study by Experian and Vault22, using reliable and representative data, concludes the gambling is a challenge for South African...

SA firms still resilient on sustainability

South African companies are extremely optimistic about making investments in sustainability initiatives over the next year, according to Grant Thornton’s latest sustainability report - Scaling sustainability: How the mid-market is future-proofing growth. In fact, at a...

Geopolitics reshaping global STI collaboration

Rising geopolitical tensions and security concerns about emerging critical technologies are reshaping international co-operation in science, technology, and innovation (STI), according to a new OECD report. The OECD Science, Technology and Innovation Outlook 2025,...

Resellers: Make your voice heard

Voting has officially opened for the South African IT distribution channel’s most prestigious awards – the Channelwise Awards 2025 – where resellers and partners get the chance to rate and reward their top distributors and vendors. “Over the years, the Channelwise...

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How AI is transforming telecoms

As businesses increasingly adopt edge computing for real-time processing and decision-making, the ability to run AI at the edge is becoming imperative. With decades of experience in AI development and deployment, Dell Technologies is ideally positioned to reshape how...

Acer Africa, Syntech Distribution in strategic partnership

Acer Africa has announced a strategic partnership with Syntech Distribution. The partnership aims to expand Acer’s reach through the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, particularly for Google Chromebooks. Acer works closely with its education...

JSE celebrates SME Rise

Recognising the crucial role of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in driving South Africa's economic growth, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) held an event to celebrate the success and evolution of its SME Rise initiative and strategic collaborations that...

Datacentrix takes four major titles at Lenovo Awards

Datacentrix walked off with four awards at the recent Southern African Lenovo Awards event. For the second consecutive year, Datacentrix was named the IDG Platinum Partner of the Year. Additionally, the company was recognised with the Service Partner of the Year...

The future of customer communication with WhatsApp

As businesses adapt to a rapidly evolving digital landscape, customer communication is being reshaped by new technologies and consumer behaviours. By Xander Barnard, MD of The Messenger Network WhatsApp Business API, in particular, is emerging as a powerful tool for...

Private sector forensic help no silver bullet for greylist troubles

The news that the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is seeking private sector expertise to form a digital evidence unit to help prosecute complex state capture cases is welcome. However, the development will not be a quick fix for South Africa’s longstanding...

APPSolve wins at 2024 Oracle Partner Awards

APPSolve is a winner in the 2024 Oracle Partner Awards – EMEA Business Impact Category. The Business Impact award showcases partners that have packaged a set of capabilities and best practices to address customer challenges. Partners considered for this award have...

Absa Group hackathon ignites innovation, engagement

Absa Group has announced the successful completion of its second annual Hackathon, aimed at igniting engagement and fostering innovation within the Absa Technology community. The event also served as a platform for colleagues across Africa and Europe to contribute to...

Liquid adds security for East African businesses

Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced the addition of an exciting new cyber security solution to the stable of products offered through its Cyber Security Fusion Centres (CSFC). Aimed at providing customers with a more holistic cyber security proposition, the...

Senior Application Project Manager

?? We're Hiring: Senior Application Project Manager ??Are you a strategic thinker who thrives at the intersection of technology, people, and delivery excellence?Do you love leading complex application projects from concept to completion — and seeing your work make a...

Business Analyst (GLR) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Senior Full-Stack C# ASP.Net Developer – Remote – Remote Remote

A fast-growing international startup consultancy building bespoke software to create digital transformationsolutions for a wide variety of corporate clients requires a Senior C# ASP.Net Developer.The candidate will be required to develop software and applications...

Senior Application Project Manager – Remote Remote

?? We're Hiring: Senior Application Project Manager ??Are you a strategic thinker who thrives at the intersection of technology, people, and delivery excellence?Do you love leading complex application projects from concept to completion — and seeing your work make a...

Clinical Data Analyst

Background:Our client in the Healthcare and Medical Industry has a position for a Clinical Data Analyst based in Johannesburg area.Requirements:Bsc Degree / Bsc Honours in Data Science or Health Informatics or Statistics or Computer Science or related fieldMasters...

Azure Data Engineer

Azure Data EngineerBuild enterprise-scale data pipelines and modern cloud data solutions in a high-growth environment.Johannesburg (Bryanston)- Hybrid Work- R700 000 to R1 400 000 CTC per annum About Our ClientOur client specialises in delivering advanced, cloud-based...

Clinical Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Background:Our client in the Healthcare and Medical Industry has a position for a Clinical Data Analyst based in Johannesburg area.Requirements:Bsc Degree / Bsc Honours in Data Science or Health Informatics or Statistics or Computer Science or related fieldMasters...

Azure Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Azure Data EngineerBuild enterprise-scale data pipelines and modern cloud data solutions in a high-growth environment.Johannesburg (Bryanston)- Hybrid Work- R700 000 to R1 400 000 CTC per annum About Our ClientOur client specialises in delivering advanced, cloud-based...

QHSE Systems Administrator

Are you passionate about driving excellence in Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) systems? Our clients, a leader in animal nutrition solutions, is seeking a dynamic QHSE Systems Administrator to be based in Potchefstroom. This is your chance to play a...

Database Administrator (PostgreSQL & ERP) LW

Design and maintain robust data models, including tables for users (auth tokens), integrations (flows/status), and logs (timestamps/errors), supporting JSONB for flexible API payloads.Implement CRUD operations via indexed queries and enable real-time updates using...

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