How chip research is shaping physical AI

AI and graphics research breakthroughs in neural rendering, 3D generation and world simulation power robotics, autonomous vehicles and content creation. Physical AI — the engine behind modern robotics, self-driving cars and smart spaces — relies on a mix of neural...

Webb finds new evidence for planet around closest solar twin

Astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have found strong evidence of a giant planet orbiting a star in the stellar system closest to our own Sun. At just 4 light-years away from Earth, the Alpha Centauri triple star system has long been a...

AI means people are more vital than ever in HR

In an era dominated by artificial intelligence (AI), the hiring landscape has - like most other sectors - changed completely. The majority of companies now use AI for some parts of the recruitment process, while candidates use AI both for CV-creation and job...

Hybrid work fast tracks female career progression and parity

New research by International Workplace Group demonstrates that hybrid work is a key driver in accelerating gender parity and supporting women’s career progression. More than two-thirds (71%) of respondents report that hybrid work with companies empowering their...

UK organisations moving away from single cloud

Sixty percent of companies in the UK are no longer reliant on a single cloud provider, reflecting a broader effort to avoid overdependence on any one platform amid rising geopolitical uncertainty and growing concerns around digital sovereignty. This is according to...

GenAI for Procurement hits the Trough of Disillusionment

Generative AI (GenAI) for procurement has entered the trough of disillusionment, according to Gartner. While some early adopters are seeing benefits, many organizations are experiencing uneven ROI or falling short of expectations, highlighting the need for a more...

Dillan Fernando is new Tracker CEO

Tracker has appointed Dillan Fernando as its new CEO, effective 1 July 2025. "We are delighted to welcome Dillan Fernando to Tracker. His ability to lead diverse organisations, build high-performing teams and deliver sustainable results is exactly what we need for...

APT41 group launches regional espionage attack

Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response experts have observed a cyber espionage attack on an organisation in southern African and have linked it to the Chinese-speaking APT41 group. Although the threat actor has shown limited activity in Southern Africa, this...

Vodacom, Maziv agree amendments to acquisition deal

Vodacom and Community Investment Ventures Holdings (CIVH) has agreed on amendments to Vodacom’s proposed acquisition of a 30% interest in Maziv that they hope with remedy Competition Commission concerns. The amended proposal will now proceed to the Competition Appeal...

SA is under cyberattack, with a leak every minute

South Africa is coming under increasingly heavy attack, with 369 600 accounts leaked so far this year. The second quarter of the year hit a high of one user account leaked every minute. The latest study by cybersecurity company Surfshark ranks South Africa as the 27th...

AI key to renewed ocean cleanup efforts

The Ocean Cleanup will collaborate with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to leverage AWS’s advanced artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and cloud computing capabilities to enable and accelerate The Ocean Cleanup’s goal to clean the Great Pacific Garbage Patch...

MTN invests R300m in Gauteng infrastructure

MTN South Africa has announced a R300-million investment to upgrade its network infrastructure in Gauteng. This forms part of the company’s broader R4,5-billion national investment plan for 2025. Primary investment includes the acquisition and construction of several...

Smart retail set to hit $450,69bn by 2033

The global smart retail market size is estimated to reach $450,69-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 30,3% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The growth is attributed to the increasing adoption of the latest technologies, such...

Ecentric, MoneyBadger expand Bitcoin retail payments

Payments service provider Ecentric, has announced a partnership with MoneyBadger, combining Ecentric’s payment infrastructure with MoneyBadger’s ability to bring Bitcoin payments into mainstream retail. Ecentric manages the card payments of two-thirds of South...

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Bridging the cybersecurity workforce gap

The digital age has brought unparalleled opportunities for innovation, connectivity, and economic growth. By Hamid Maher, Kevin Huard, Hakim Hamane, Younes Zrikem of Boston Consulting Group At the same time, it has also introduced a growing array of cyber threats that...

Challenges and opportunities for SMEs

South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have had a tumultuous few years, affected by a broad spectrum of political and economic issues. Despite these challenges, many business owners managed to keep their businesses afloat, and some have even found...

What diversity in education looks like, and why it matters 

South Africa’s classrooms mirror the complexity of our broader society: a blend of cultures, languages, histories, and perspectives, working towards a common goal. And, while this diversity is one of our greatest strengths, it brings with it the responsibility to...

How GenAI is leaking companies’ secrets

Beneath the surface of GenAI’s outputs lies a massive, mostly unregulated engine powered by data – your data. And whether it’s through innocent prompts or habitual oversharing, users are feeding these machines with information that, in the wrong hands, becomes a...

Qlik expands embedded AI capabilities

Qlik has announced an expanded set of capabilities coming soon in its Qlik Cloud Analytics solution, equipping enterprises with tools to detect anomalies, forecast complex trends, prepare data faster, and take immediate action through embedded decision workflows....

NEC XON, Palo Alto Networks unite to unlock ROI

NEC XON, a newly certified Palo Alto Networks Diamond Partner, has unveiled its platform-led cybersecurity strategy designed to maximise return on security investment (ROI) for enterprise customers across Africa and beyond. “Tool sprawl is one of the biggest drivers...

Check Point delivers brand office firewall

Check Point Software Technologies has announced major advancements to its family of Quantum Force Security Gateways. All Quantum Force Security Gateways for the data center and perimeter are receiving a 15%-25% performance boost in threat prevention throughput –...

Schneider Electric launches 2025 Go Green Competition

Schneider Electric has opened registrations for its global Go Green Competition, inviting students and young entrepreneurs to present innovative, affordable and sustainable energy solutions. This year’s theme, Renewable Energy for Life & Livelihood focuses on two...

Qrent introduces circular IT for call centres

Sustainable IT solutions provider Qrent has introduced targeted solutions for the BPO industry. Its agile, on‑demand IT provisioning enables call centres to scale their IT infrastructure up or down in alignment with fluctuating demand. In response to mounting pressure...

Strategic appointments at Argility group

The Argility Technology Group (ATG), part of the data and technology cluster arm of global enterprise, Smollan, has announced strategic technology leadership appointments that serve to further embed ATG’s position as a leader in technology innovation. Koteswara...

Software Developer (Flutter / Mobile) – Gauteng Centurion

A global leader in providing solutions for the identity and payment industries is seeking a passionate and skilled Software Developer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing applications across multiple platforms, with a...

Senior Business Intelligence Consultant – SAP BW/HANA/BO

Business Intelligence Consultant The Enterprise Data Architecture department is seeking a senior business intelligence consultant, with key focus on SAP BW/HANA/BO. The primary purpose of this role is to build, support and maintain BI and analytics solutions based on...

Technical Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

This is a remote position.Rockstar Technical Business Analyst (OER) Wanted! Ready to groove in a fast-paced, SAP-driven world? We're looking for a Technical Business Analyst to join our vibrant, global team and bridge the gap between business dreams and tech reality....

Software Developer at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a highly successful SAAS development company focused on delivering innovative, bespoke solutions across a wide range of industries including logistics, supply chain and manufacturing. With a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction, they...

Software Developer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Our client is a highly successful SAAS development company focused on delivering innovative, bespoke solutions across a wide range of industries including logistics, supply chain and manufacturing. With a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction, they...

Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you a problem-solver who thrives on translating business needs into smart, scalable solutions? We're looking for a Senior Business Analyst with a sharp analytical mindset and a deep understanding of IT operations to help us drive excellence across the entire...

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