Low-loss materials optimise communication, radar signals
The emergence of 5G and 6G telecommunications, along with the rise of data centre demand and advanced automotive radar systems, is presenting a need for low-loss materials to optimise transmission. As the sensitivity of communications is increasing in line with these...
Graphene and lasers for space propulsion
Lasers could one day steer solar sails and adjust a satellite’s position in outer space, thanks to graphene. An experiment on a gravity rollercoaster ride showed how this innovative material has the potential to revolutionise propulsion beyond Earth. An international...
Digital identity pilot set to revolutionise maritime industry
SITA – in conjunction with IDsure and Columbia Shipmanagement – have launched an aviation-grade digital travel-enabled pilot which could radically improve identity verification at sea. For decades, the maritime industry has relied on paper documents and manual checks...
AI now widespread on collaboration and communication platforms
The recent Enterprise Connect 2026 – where a wide range of collaboration and communications vendors gather annually to discuss trends and announce new products and services – was once again dominated by AI, says GlobalData. This, the research firm says, again...
Smart glasses redefine XR market
Global extended reality (XR) device shipments grew 44,4% YoY in 2025, driven primarily by rapid adoption of smart glasses, according to new data from IDC. The latest IDC Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker and Worldwide Quarterly...
SA motorists turning to on-demand mechanics
Mirroring a global trend, South African motorists are increasingly bypassing traditional workshop queues and towing costs in favour of on-demand mechanics - with local digital platform Michanic reporting 40% growth in registered users over the past six months. The...
IBM uses AI to give fans The Masters experience of their lives
Golf fans around the world tuning into this year’s Masters are in for a treat – IBM and the Masters Tournament have announced new and enhanced digital fan features for the 90th edition of one of golf’s most iconic events. The watsonx AI-powered capabilities – the...
There’s a new BOS in town …
Based on more than a decade of research – including eight books – tech entrepreneur KK Diaz has launched an AI-powered business operating system (BOS) which he says is designed to transform how SMEs operate, scale and achieve measurable growth. “Over the past decade,...
AI will soon take over supply chain disruption resolutions
By 2031, 60% of supply chain disruptions will be resolved without human intervention as AI enables increasingly autonomous supply chains, according to Gartner. As supply chain disruptions mount from ongoing trade policy uncertainty and intensifying geopolitical...
Zoom fights off ‘aggressive competitors’ with agentic AI
Zoom has introduced a host of agentic AI features spanning Zoom Workplace, Zoom Phone, and Zoom CX. At the heart of these features lies workflow automation embedded into meetings, calls, chat, and contact centre interactions which triggers action across an...
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Networking shifts redefining SA’s digital landscape in 2026
By the end of 2025, nearly half of South African CIOs - up from just 11% the year before - had made AI their top investment priority, marking a dramatic shift driven by mounting pressures on IT teams. By Mandy Duncan, country manager of HPE Aruba Networking South...
Data centres are reshaping Africa’s power market
The global digital economy is driving an unprecedented surge in electricity demand from data centres and IT infrastructure. Worldwide, uninterruptible power supply demand for IT equipment alone is forecast to reach 249 GW by 2030, with total installed capacity,...
Thauronix to distribute curated security solutions
Thauronix has announced that it is the distributor for NeoWave, Sectona, TransferChain, SecurityScorecard, Pulseway and WithSecure, bringing a curated portfolio of cybersecurity and IT operations solutions to customers and channel partners. Expanded access to strong...
Creating a new career path through drone upskilling
Somewhere in South Africa, a security guard on a quiet night shift imagines a different future, one where they feel accomplished, skilled, and positioned for real opportunity. Today, thanks to Rectron’s Drone Academy, that security guard can now complete their drone...
Digitalisation raises the stakes on trademarks
As digitalisation accelerates, trademarks have shifted from a traditional legal requirement to a critical commercial asset, one that directly influences digital trust, customer acquisition, and long-term enterprise value. This is the view of Grant Christianson, Group...
Coding was made compulsory without a plan to teach it
South Africa did not introduce coding into schools. It declared it. The announcement sounded progressive, even visionary, but it masked a harder truth. Coding became compulsory before the system had the people, tools or time to deliver it. What followed was not...
Phungela partners with AeroCloud to accelerate digital transformation
Digital transformation firm Phungela has announced a strategic partnership with global airport operations technology provider AeroCloud, rolling modern, cloud-native airport solutions across Africa. AeroCloud currently supports operations at over 80 airports...
Airlink inaugurates Jo’burg to Nacala service
Airlink has opened a Johannesburg-Nacala route, providing air connectivity for Mozambique’s third largest harbour town and gateway for trade, tourism and economic activity in the country’s northern provinces. Nacala is also the gateway to the Nacala Corridor...
Salesforce appoints VP: sales for Africa
Salesforce has appointed Nick Christodoulou as area vice-president of sales for Africa. Christodoulou will spearhead Salesforce’s sales strategy and revenue growth across sub-Saharan Africa, working closely with customers and partners to accelerate adoption of...
Extra protection needed for high-value data
As artificial intelligence (AI) accelerates the speed and sophistication of cyberattacks, protecting high-value data, such as financial records, legal files, patient data, intellectual property, and compliance records, has never been more urgent. This is according to...
Systems Support Engineer
Role Description:The Systems Support Engineer is a key part of the company's service framework providing end to end management of tickets and service requests reported by the customer. Manage Tickets and RequestsReceive and record all calls from the companies...
Systems Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
Role Description:The Systems Support Engineer is a key part of the company's service framework providing end to end management of tickets and service requests reported by the customer. Manage Tickets and RequestsReceive and record all calls from the companies...
Group IT Manager
An independent manufacturer specializing in corrugated products and tailor-made packaging solutions is seeking a strategic Group IT Manager to lead their technology function across all sites. This role is pivotal in aligning our IT infrastructure and systems with the...
Group IT Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg
An independent manufacturer specializing in corrugated products and tailor-made packaging solutions is seeking a strategic Group IT Manager to lead their technology function across all sites. This role is pivotal in aligning our IT infrastructure and systems with the...
Senior Database Administrator (PostgreSQL / MySQL) – (Hybrid) (Somerset West)
ENVIRONMENT:A highly specialised engineering team is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to take full ownership of production database environments, with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and data integrity. Suited to candidates with deep hands-on...
Senior Database Administrator (PostgreSQL / MySQL) – (Hybrid) (Somerset West) – Western Cape Somerset West
ENVIRONMENT:A highly specialised engineering team is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to take full ownership of production database environments, with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and data integrity. Suited to candidates with deep hands-on...
Cobol Developer
Design, develop, and maintain eRegister application using the COBOL programming language.Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow eRegister to run.Monitor system performance and proactively identifying potential issues to prevent downtime.Conduct...
Cobol Developer – Gauteng Gauteng
Design, develop, and maintain eRegister application using the COBOL programming language.Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow eRegister to run.Monitor system performance and proactively identifying potential issues to prevent downtime.Conduct...
Senior Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: SARAO has an exciting Senior Software Engineers position which forms part of the software development team building the MeerKAT, MeerKAT Extension, African VLBI Network (AVN) and the Square Kilometre (SKA) telescopes. Senior software engineers...
Senior Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Observatory
Postion Summary: SARAO has an exciting Senior Software Engineers position which forms part of the software development team building the MeerKAT, MeerKAT Extension, African VLBI Network (AVN) and the Square Kilometre (SKA) telescopes. Senior software engineers...
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