IBM in strategic collaboration with Arm
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Ocean economy faces pressure, fragmentation
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Happy accident as Hubble catches a comet breaking up
In a happy twist of fate, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope witnessed a comet in the act of breaking apart. The chance of that happening while Hubble watched is extraordinarily minuscule. The findings were published on Wednesday (18 March) in the journal Icarus. The...
African coastlines face unprecedented sea level surge
A new study led by researchers at the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Oceanography reveals that Africa’s coastlines are facing a rapidly accelerating crisis. It found that the 2023 to 2024 El Niño event triggered the most significant sea level surge ever...
Turing Award goes to quantum pioneers Bennett and Brassard
ACM has named Charles H Bennett and Gilles Brassard as the recipients of the 2025 Turing Award – considered the “Nobel Prize in Computing” - for their essential role in establishing the foundations of quantum information science and transforming secure communication...
Samsung, AMD tighten ties on AI collaboration
Samsung and AMD have signed an MOU to expand their strategic collaboration on next-generation AI memory and computing technologies. "Samsung and AMD share a commitment to advancing AI computing, and this agreement reflects the growing scope of our collaboration," says...
HR increasingly seen as a key business driver
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Cassava scales African AI with new AI Factory
Cassava Technologies is deploying its AI Factory in South Africa - with plans to scale to Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco. “For Cassava, building Africa’s AI ecosystem is an act of empowerment, not just a technological milestone,” says Ahmed El Beheiry, Group COO...
Young scientists fly the SA flag in China
Three young scientists will showcase research projects addressing critical challenges in agriculture, environmental sustainability and food safety at the 2025 Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition (BYSCC) in China. The event will be held from 25 to 29 March 2026,...
SA’s economic recovery could be short-lived
The PayInc Economic Index, which tracks the monthly value of electronic transactions cleared through PayInc, improved in February 2026 - signalling signs of an economic recovery. However, the economic outlook for the year remains fragile as the Iran war is expected to...
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South Africans should be cautiously optimistic about the local property market in 2026, though it’s a story of green shoots and a two-speed market. “While we most likely won't have a property boom this year, we’re seeing very encouraging early signs of recovery," says...
2026 predictions: evolving data centres for an AI-driven future
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2026: the year of cloud commitment
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Education landscape in SA is at a crossroads
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AI is changing the game for procurement and franchising
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Precision protection for high-value assets
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IoT can deliver advanced and optimised transport systems
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The growing importance of sovereign AI in a globalised digital economy
Artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from a futuristic concept to a vital component of our daily lives. It is no longer a futuristic concept; it has become deeply woven into everyday life, powering everything from online recommendations to financial risk...
Using AI to protect data is crucial
The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly changing, with hackers increasingly utilising artificial intelligence (AI) to carry out sophisticated attacks on their targets, writes Hemant Harie, group chief technology officer at Data Management Professionals South Africa. To...
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Job Title: Field Technician - Johannesburg - Biometric Workforce ManagementSalary: R15,000 Basic + benefits, Negotiable depending on experience.The Opportunity:Joining this biometric workforce management leader is a smart career move today. You will install vital...
Java Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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Test Analyst (Advanced) 3408 – Gauteng Pretoria
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Full stack Java Developer
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Senior RPG Developer
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior RPG Developer to join our client based in Centurion on a permanent basis.What you will be doingDeliver high-quality...
Senior Support Engineer (Stellenbosch) – Western Cape Cape Town
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