IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

AI coding costs set to outstrip developer salaries

By 2028, AI coding costs will overtake the average developer’s salary due to rising large language model (LLM) token consumption and the shift to consumption-based licensing models, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data processed by generative...

‘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...

Meta to develop four new chips for AI workloads

Meta plans to develop and deploy four new generations of chips within the next two years to support ranking, recommendations and GenAI workloads. The new chips build on the company’s Meta Training and Inference Accelerator (MTIA), a family of custom-built silicon...

IBM debuts blueprint for quantum-centric supercomputing

IBM has released the industry’s first published quantum‑centric supercomputing reference architecture, a new blueprint for integrating quantum computing into modern supercomputing environments. The architecture shows how quantum processors (QPUs) can work alongside...

AI-powered threats are set to soar

AI has changed the rules of deception. What once took a skilled fraudster hours or days now takes a model seconds. Just in time for International Fraud Awareness Week 2025 on 16-22 November 2025, a new cross-industry survey of anti-fraud professionals by the...

AI reckoning will define investing in 2026

A global reset is unfolding across AI and tech markets as investors confront the limits of a model that has powered equity gains for two years. This warning from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, follows four sessions of heavy selling across world indices, with the...

Are you ready to take on agentic AI?

Kathy Gibson reports - Agents are the hot topic of the moment, with the potential to propel artificial intelligence (AI) to new heights as they are used to automate tasks. “This is the biggest thing I have experienced in 30 years as a consultant,” comments Sylvain...

Data, fibre deliver growth for Telkom

Telkom SA has announced that group revenue for the six months ended 30 September 2025 are up 3,4% to R22 104-million, driven by robust mobile data revenue growth (+10,3%) and fibre-related data revenue (+12.3%). Meanwhile, group data revenue is up 7,9%, contributing...

User numbers increase, but Internet disparities deepen

The world's online population grew by more than 240-million people in 2025, according to the new Facts and Figures 2025 report from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The new estimates confirm continuing progress in expanding digital connectivity, while...

Autonomous planning set to supply chains

Autonomous planning has passed the Peak of Inflated Expectations and is emerging as one of the most impactful trends in supply chain planning (SCP), according to Gartner. “Autonomous planning has the potential to reshape how supply chain leaders approach...

Insurance scams to watch out for …

A recent InfoQuest survey found that 57% of South Africans have been targeted by scams in the past year, indicative of an increasingly sophisticated “scam economy” – and while fraudsters one focused primarily on banking and e-commerce, insurance scams have become a...

‘Just say goodbye’ to scam artists

In recognition of International Fraud Awareness Week (16 to 22 November), the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) has launched the “Just Say Goodbye” campaign aimed at helping South Africans recognise and respond to increasingly sophisticated...

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A new global financial system could be closer than we think  

Digital public infrastructure (DPI) is proving to be a transformative way to significantly improve the resilience of societies, drive economic growth, and enhance quality of life. Now, a new vision for an interconnected global financial system based on Open Payments...

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The past few years have seen a massive turnaround in the awareness of mental health conditions and how they affect us in the workplace. Phrases like trigger warning, PTSD, and workplace toxicity are becoming commonplace and a wider acceptance of the importance of...

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The concept of customer experience (CX) has shifted from customer-centricity to customer obsession, making it much more comprehensive and immersive than ever before. Where customer-centricity sets its sights on understanding and meeting customer needs, customer...

What you need to know about SARS’ increased online duties

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How aspiring tech wizards should write their CV

Hey there, all you tech enthusiasts and future IT stars: are you ready to navigate the complex world of crafting that perfect CV? In today's digital marketplace, your curriculum vitae (CV) is your golden ticket to unlocking IT opportunities, writes Shani van Eck,...

Certifications par for the course in the remote job market

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How AI can boost your data backups

In the event of a data emergency – say, a cyberattack or a natural disaster shutting down a data centre – no organisation wants to worry about whether they have secure, up-to-date backups, and whether they can be easily recovered. By Graham Brown, country manager for...

How to enshrine public safety in SA

With public safety being a key component of any thriving economy and stable civil society, governments and agencies can take a wholesale approach and leverage smart technologies where possible. That said, with that approach comes obligations towards citizen privacy,...

Who’s leading the cultural reset?

In the corporate jungle, there’s one beast that everyone’s trying to tame - company culture. It’s that elusive, invisible force that drives everything from employee engagement to bottom-line profits, writes Craig Raath, master reward specialist (SARA) and executive...

Tough choice for business travellers: privacy or enhanced safety?

Business travel has always involved managing risks, but recent trends have intensified the need for comprehensive data collection - and the challenges that come with it. According to International SOS, there was a 16% increase in security and medical alerts from...

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Web Development Specialist at NRF National Research Foundation

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Cloud Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

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Senior SQL Developer

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Business Analyst (Expert) – 0964

Our client in the Auto-mobile (International) sector is looking for a Business AnalystMORE ABOUT THE ROLE:Contract Start Date01-01-2026Contract End Date31-12-2028NationalitySouth African citizens / residents are preferred. Applicants with valid work permits will also...

Cloud Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

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