Industry leaders on the cusp of quantum AI
As the supply chain to support quantum hardware stabilises, many experts anticipate that this emerging technology will be popularised and production-ready by the early 2030s. Some assume that means benefitting from quantum now is out of the question, according to a...
Last-mile experience still missing for SA consumers
Kathy Gibson reports - Customer service in South African is in a unique space: although there’s high smartphone adoption, the last-mile experience is still missing. Julian Dawkins, principal product marketing manager at Infobip, believes the country – and the...
Trends shaping data centre design in 2025
Data centre innovation continues to be shaped by macro forces and technology trends related to AI. This is according to Vertiv Frontiers report, which draws on expertise from across the organisation, details the technology trends driving current and future innovation,...
Copper shortfall widens the AI race
A looming copper supply gap is poised to widen as electricity demand accelerates and new vectors - such as the race for artificial intelligence and surging defense spending - add to the call on copper. According to Copper in the Age of AI: The Challenges of...
How sales leaders can win in the age of AI
As the sales landscape rapidly evolves, CSOs are facing unprecedented challenges - and opportunities - driven by the rise of AI, the demand for greater productivity, and the need to manage costs. The path to 2026 will require sales leaders to rethink their strategies,...
Telecoms faces new threats in 2026
The Communication Risk Information Centre (COMRiC) has warned that South Africa’s telecoms sector enters 2026 facing intensifying cybercrime, infrastructure fragility and global supply threats that pose a direct risk to national digital stability. The assessment comes...
Discovery reverses attempt to claw back funds
More than 16 000 Discovery Health customers are breathing a sigh of relief this morning after the medical scheme decided it would halt attempts to claw back funds erroneously paid out due to a system error. Discovery Health last night (Sunday 11 January 2026) announ...
Africa records big increase in air cargo
During November 2025, African airlines experiences a 15,6% year-on-year increase in the demand for air cargo, making it the strongest-growing region in the world. The continent’s airlines saw an 18,1% capacity increase year-on-year. a cargo load factor (the percentage...
Bill Gates pays $8bn to ex-wife’s foundation
As part of his divorce settlement, Bill Gates has paid almost $8-billion Melinda French Gates’s private foundation. The payment is one of the largest charitable contributions ever recorded. The $7,88-billion was paid to the relatively new Pivotal Philanthropies...
Internet shut down in Iran
Iran’s security services have shut down Internet access in the country, as protests calling for regime change continue to spread. Yesterday, heads of security services and the judiciary warned that they would take action against protestors, and today the country seems...
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SA is having silent tech waste crisis
South Africans might not realise it, but we are sitting on value when it comes to our old electronics. And by discarding unwanted technology, we are part of a silent e-waste crisis affecting our country and the world, writes Colin Williamson, CEO of Regener8 Group....
Leverage AI for resilience in data security
As the digital world races forward, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have become crucial tools for organisations to safeguard their data. By Modeen Malick, principal systems engineer at Commvault The reality is that bad actors are leveraging the...
Intelligent dispatching can save businesses money
In the months leading up to August, more than 750 South African businesses closed their doors and went into liquidation. While that represents a decrease in closures from the same period last year, it illustrates how fragile business can be, particularly in an economy...
Look out for matric warning signs
With matric final exams only weeks away, it's natural to feel the pressure, regardless of your level of preparation. For most students, the next few weeks will be filled with revision, mostly dotting the i's and crossing the t's as they prepare to write the final...
The rise of hybrid cooling in African AI and HPC
The future of IT thermal management is here - and it's a hybrid of air and liquid cooling technologies, writes Jonathan Duncan, technical director for Africa at Vertiv. Enterprises across the globe are adopting high-performance computing (HPC) for artificial...
Address mining challenges by digging into cyber risks beyond IT
Despite the mining industry's operational technology (OT) systems being vulnerable to cyberattacks, many decision-makers still see these threats as purely an IT issue, even though a breach could potentially disrupt mining operations. By Iniel Dreyer, MD of Data...
How AI can support a growing digital infrastructure
South Africa's need for digital infrastructure is growing. Digital transformation and digitisation trends are reliant on the rollout of infrastructure, including, most notably, data centres, writes Sienna Cana, global enterprise segment marketing manager at Axis...
Sage Intacct expands African footprint
Sage has launched Sage Intacct in Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Eswatini. Sage Intacct helps to empower financial teams from repetitive tasks, with key features and benefits including: * Making Informed Decisions: Finance teams will gain clear insights into their financial...
Coming soon: rAge 2024
The 22nd edition of the really Awesome gaming expo (rAge) will run from 29 November to 1 December at the Johannesburg Expo Centre (JEC), Nasrec. This year's ticket options include: * Day Pass: Enjoy a full day of excitement with a one-day pass, giving you access to...
Are legislative delays crippling SA’s online gambling industry?
If you are an avid sports fan, you cannot help but have noticed the rise of sports betting over the past few years. By Sihle Bulose, director: corporate and commercial, and Zanrie Linstrom, candidate attorney: corporate and commercial at CMS South Africa Companies in...
Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator
A South African-based IT company specializing in enterprise-grade data management, database services, and cybersecurity is seeking a Senior DBA to manage enterprise-grade database environments and support mission-critical systems. You will lead high-impact migration,...
Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg
A South African-based IT company specializing in enterprise-grade data management, database services, and cybersecurity is seeking a Senior DBA to manage enterprise-grade database environments and support mission-critical systems. You will lead high-impact migration,...
Principal Software Developer at Mintek
Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a principal software developer to Lead the development and architectural design of software systems, contribute to strategic and technical planning, manage and mentor development teams, and ensure alignment...
Principal Software Developer at Mintek – Gauteng Randburg
Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a principal software developer to Lead the development and architectural design of software systems, contribute to strategic and technical planning, manage and mentor development teams, and ensure alignment...
Front End OutSystems Developer (Centurion Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the Product team of a dynamic Verification Agency seeking a highly talented Front End OutSystems Developer to help deliver modern, scalable, and high-quality enterprise applications. You will focus on base theme, user experience, UI consistency, and...
Front End OutSystems Developer (Centurion Hybrid) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the Product team of a dynamic Verification Agency seeking a highly talented Front End OutSystems Developer to help deliver modern, scalable, and high-quality enterprise applications. You will focus on base theme, user experience, UI consistency, and...
Principal Security Engineer
Purpose:To lead the design and execution of security architecture across the company's network and enterpriseplatforms. Key Responsibilities:Define cybersecurity standards and controlsLead security engineering for network and cloudOversee penetration testing and...
Principal Security Engineer – Remote Remote
Purpose:To lead the design and execution of security architecture across the company's network and enterpriseplatforms. Key Responsibilities:Define cybersecurity standards and controlsLead security engineering for network and cloudOversee penetration testing and...
Business Analyst at Reverside
Reverside, an established IT services provider delivering Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions, is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support the successful delivery of strategic technology initiatives...
Business Analyst at Reverside – Gauteng Gauteng
Reverside, an established IT services provider delivering Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions, is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support the successful delivery of strategic technology initiatives...
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