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...

Don’t get caught offside as World Cup concludes

Cybersecurity and privacy experts are raising concerns around the growing trend of sports fans using generative AI to create World Cup-related images, mock-ups, predictions, and social media content - while offering new ways for supporters to engage with major...

Surplus-food supplier Refreshi saves consumers and retailers millions

South Africans have saved R12,5-million on groceries while preventing 200 000 meals from ending up in landfill through Refreshi, a local startup that built a surplus-food marketplace that has expanded from just 35 partner stores to 700 nationwide in the space of a...

New gambling craze puts crypto credibility at risk

Five-minute Bitcoin bets, the new craze sweeping crypto, is more akin to gambling not investing, and could damage the reputation of a serious financial asset. This is the warning from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as ultra-short-term cryptocurrency wagers surge in...

Nvidia helps Hyundai accelerate next-gen autonomous driving

Nvidia has announced an expanded collaboration with Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation to advance next-generation autonomous driving technologies built on the Nvidia Drive Hyperion autonomous vehicle development platform. The collaboration brings together...

Reforming global trade rules key to supporting developing economies

The rules governing global trade are under increasing strain, raising questions about whether the international trading system can continue to support development in an era of geopolitical rivalry and policy uncertainty. In the latest edition of the Global Trade...

IoT expansion drives switch sales

Campus Switch revenue grew in the fourth quarter of 2025 despite a drop in average selling price of nearly every port speed, according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group. “Most vendors raised prices in the past few months, but ASPs remained low in 4Q 2025 with list...

Iran government cracks down on Starlink systems

The intelligence ministry in Iran, which has once again shut down Internet access in the country as the war rages, is clamping down on the Starlink systems some users are still employing to communicate with the outside world. According to the state news agency Tasnim,...

Infostealers caught mimicking Claude Code, OpenClaw and others

In March 2026, Kaspersky Threat Research has identified a new malicious campaign targeted at developers looking for installation instructions for Claude Code, a development agent created by Anthropic. When searching for “Claude Code download”, sponsored advertisements...

Preparing for AI’s impact on data and analytics

AI is expected to have an impact across all aspects of data and analytics (D&A) including leadership, governance, talent, market dynamics, the need for context, and the world beyond text-based models, according to the latest predictions from Gartner. “The pace of...

Skills, leadership key to alleviating SA’s water crisis

Decades of neglect around ageing infrastructure, water loss through reported and easily-repaired leaks, and the reluctance to hire relevantly skilled personnel have left many local municipalities struggling to deliver reliable, safe water services – so, hopefully,...

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AI can drive urban efficiency in Africa

In South Africa, the vision of smart cities is more than just an aspiration - it’s a potential solution to some of the country’s most pressing urban challenges. By Dean Wolson, GM: infrastructure solutions group at Lenovo Africa From traffic congestion to unreliable...

Why data is your business’s next revenue stream

There’s often an 'aha' moment when businesses first realise that the average datasets they engage with daily – once thought to be niche, isolated and confidential – can be leveraged for greater value. By Mark Randall, director of information services at the JSE The...

Stay vigilant against fraud as Black Friday approaches

With Black Friday around the corner – a time when credit and account cards are in heavy use – RCS is urging consumers to stay alert against the rise in fraudulent activities. “The increase is the use of online platforms for shopping and managing bills, opens us up to...

Capitec Implements Cisco’s cloud-managed networking solution

Capitec has selected Cisco technology to enhance the digital infrastructure of its branches countrywide and to help digitise operations. By providing reliable wireless access to the bank’s employees and customers, the project is aimed at improving financial inclusion...

Axiz signs up Hitachi Vantara

Axiz has announced a strategic alliance with Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi. Through the collaboration, Hitachi Vantara’s partners and customers will gain improved access to sustainable, advanced...

Make Black Friday smarter and safer with digital wallets

As South African consumers gear up for another exciting Black Friday shopping season, leading digital wallet provider SOLmate highlights why embracing digital payments can transform your shopping experience this year. The shift towards digital payments is already...

Fibre network partnership drives jobs, empowerment

Frogfoot RISE, a provider of prepaid, uncapped internet access in underserved communities, has partnered with African Fibre Infrastructure Solutions (AFIS) to simplify the fibre installation process and build local capacity in order to create meaningful employment...

Demand for high-voltage power backup surges

Businesses across sectors are facing increasing pressure to rethink their approach to power, either by facing disruptive power cuts caused by crumbling infrastructure or by the need to save on costs, particularly in high electricity usage industries. As a result,...

Harnessing AI to enhance value creation

Finance and accounting professionals can play a crucial role championing the adoption of AI across their organisations, writes Andrew Harding FCMA, CGMA, chief executive: management accounting at AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified...

SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) 3231 – Gauteng Pretoria

Job DescriptionFair knowledge across all SAP modulesInitial focus on master data.Ability to assist with problem identification and possible solution by means of skills such as code debugging.The following functional skills are essential:Documentation of as-is and...

Junior Software Developer

Our client, a leading BPO company based in Durban, is looking to fill the position of Junior Software Developer (.Net / Java). Purpose of the Role:My client is looking for a Junior Software Developer with strong Java (Spring Boot) skills and some exposure to .NET to...

Junior Software Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Beach Front

Our client, a leading BPO company based in Durban, is looking to fill the position of Junior Software Developer (.Net / Java). Purpose of the Role:My client is looking for a Junior Software Developer with strong Java (Spring Boot) skills and some exposure to .NET to...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 2818

Job DescriptionConduct requirement analysis and oversee development and maintenance of platform/application.Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and compliance with best practices.Execute testing and address defect resolution...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 2818 – Gauteng Pretoria

Job DescriptionConduct requirement analysis and oversee development and maintenance of platform/application.Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and compliance with best practices.Execute testing and address defect resolution...

Junior Desktop Support Technician at Famous Brands

IntroductionTo provide support to users to enable them to perform their work optimally (network connectivity, desktop & laptop computers and printers) under guidance from Senior Desktop Support Engineers and Team Leaders ensuring service and functionality meets...

Full Stack Developer (Expert) 2264

Job DescriptionDevelopment and maintenance on platform/applicationReview and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System ownerDevelop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements.Support and...

Full Stack Developer (Expert) 2264 – Gauteng Pretoria

Job DescriptionDevelopment and maintenance on platform/applicationReview and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System ownerDevelop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements.Support and...

SAP Technical Consultant (Senior) 3372

Coordination between development and support environmentsAssisting with the business casePlanning and monitoringEliciting requirementsRequirements organisationTranslating and simplifying requirementsRequirements management and communicationRequirements...

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