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%...

Digital Parks Africa expands into Nigeria

Digital Parks Africa (DPA), the data centre business in association with the Master Power Technologies, is expanding into West Africa with the development of a new carrier-neutral data centre in Lagos, Nigeria. Menno Parsons, Digital Parks Africa’s founder and CEO,...

Unmanaged AI poses new ‘shadow agent’ crisis

A growing “shadow agent” crisis threatens to overwhelm businesses. According to the Veeam Software’ latest research, organisations across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are battling unmanaged AI on two fronts. On the data security front, 70% of organisations...

AI could make hospital inventory counting obsolete

Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) of healthcare organisations should prepare to replace manual inventory counting with supply rooms that use AI and computer vision to track supplies and trigger replenishment, according to Gartner. Advances in AI, computer vision and...

Healthcare mobile robots set to expand

The global healthcare mobile robots market size is expected to reach $4-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 18,2% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Healthcare companies and hospitals are progressively implementing mobile robots to...

AMD-based AI system goes live in Saudia Arabia

An AMD Instinct MI355X GPU-based AI infrastructure built on Cisco Silicon One-based AI networking is now live in Saudi Arabia and serving HUMAIN customers in the Kingdom and beyond. The production deployment, powered by AMD Instinct MI355X GPUs, AMD EPYC CPUs and...

GirlCode summit brings women in tech together

GirlCode hosted its annual Summit at Riversands Innovation Hub last week under the theme “Lift as You Rise”, with call to action for women in technology to support, mentor and create opportunities for the next generation of female developers, engineers and technology...

Telkom accelerator sets 10 women-owned tech businesses up for growth

The first Telkom FutureMakers TrailblazeHER cohort connected with investors and industry leaders at their graduation ceremony held at Killarney Country Club last week, creating valuable networks and opportunities to take their businesses to the next level....

Roman space telescope begins its quest to the dark universe

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit where it is hoped it will reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 AM EDT Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch...

Employees opt for stability over other rewards

Employees’ total rewards (TR) preferences have shifted in 2026 with employees prioritising financial stability and security, and focusing less on work-life balance and career growth, according to Gartner. A May 2026 Gartner survey of 10 055 employees revealed that the...

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Testing is critical to commissioning Africa’s data centres

Africa’s data centre market is expanding rapidly. As recently as 2020, the continent had only around 140 000 square metres of data centre space, roughly the same as Switzerland, but serving a population of around 1,26-billion rather than 8,5-million. The installed IT...

The true extent of white-collar crime in South Africa

South Africa’s commercial crime statistics paint a concerning picture. Every year, reports of fraud, corruption, procurement irregularities, cybercrime, and financial misconduct continue to place pressure on both public and private institutions. Yet many governance...

AI is reshaping the workplace faster than graduates expect

McKinsey reports that, across the world, companies are integrating AI into at least one core function, and 92% are planning to increase their AI investment over the next three years. They also cite LinkedIn data indicating that global demand for AI‑related skills grew...

East Africa’s access to energy should scale with realities

Today, East Africa has made considerable strides in paving the way towards a sustainable energy future, however, it is also in a time where this progress is increasingly shaped by community realities. Whilst expanding access to energy remains essential, it is also the...

What Africa’s energy transition means for the next generation

The African Energy Forum runs over four days. On the fourth day, at the same venue, the forum hosts YES, the Youth Energy Summit, its sister event for students and young people entering the sector. Students attending YES have the chance to walk the exhibition floor,...

Huawei SA Connect 2026 tackles infrastructure for the AI era

As the age of agentic AI dawns, with autonomous systems set to reshape industries from mobile apps to intelligent vehicles, Huawei is set to host its premier annual event, Huawei South Africa Connect 2026. The conference takes place on 23 July at the Sandton...

Finding the right talent balance

South African businesses have a clear responsibility to help build our country. We all want to create local jobs, support home-grown suppliers, and invest in our communities. These are not just targets on a scorecard; they are the foundation for our long-term economic...

Power Platform Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Our client is seeking a Power Platform Developer to design, develop and maintain business-critical applications and automated workflows. This role is ideal for a hands-on developer with proven production experience across Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI, who...

Project Manager – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans covering scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, resources and...

Salesforce Software Engineer

Qualifications Minimum 5 years of hands-on Salesforce development experience. Salesforce Platform Developer I certification is required; candidates actively working towards Platform Developer II will be viewed favourably. Proven experience with Apex, Lightning Web...

Senior/Lead .NET Developer

Qualifications Proven experience in senior or technical lead roles developing and supporting Microsoft stack applications. Strong hands-on experience with C#, Microsoft .NET Framework and ASP.NET web applications. Deep knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server 2014, T-SQL,...

Salesforce Software Engineer – Gauteng Bryanston

Qualifications Minimum 5 years of hands-on Salesforce development experience. Salesforce Platform Developer I certification is required; candidates actively working towards Platform Developer II will be viewed favourably. Proven experience with Apex, Lightning Web...

Senior/Lead .NET Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Qualifications Proven experience in senior or technical lead roles developing and supporting Microsoft stack applications. Strong hands-on experience with C#, Microsoft .NET Framework and ASP.NET web applications. Deep knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server 2014, T-SQL,...

Data Security Specialist

Qualifications Proven experience with data security, DLP, IAM, encryption, and security monitoring. Hands-on experience with SIEM, vulnerability management, and incident response. Strong understanding of data governance, risk management, and secure data handling...

Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are recruiting a Business Analyst to analyse how the organisation is designed, assess business models and their integration with technology, and support strategic planning, operating-model analysis, process definition and design, and technical analysis.Key...

Data Security Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg

Qualifications Proven experience with data security, DLP, IAM, encryption, and security monitoring. Hands-on experience with SIEM, vulnerability management, and incident response. Strong understanding of data governance, risk management, and secure data handling...

Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

We are recruiting a Business Analyst to analyse how the organisation is designed, assess business models and their integration with technology, and support strategic planning, operating-model analysis, process definition and design, and technical analysis.Key...

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