Researchers set the stage for synthetic human genomes

A team of UK-based scientists are developing technology to create the first synthetic human chromosome. The ability to write large genomes has the potential to transform our understanding of human health, opening opportunities to develop cell therapies,...

AI deployment study uncovers surprising trends

Kathy Gibson reports - While artificial intelligence (AI) is being integrated into most types of work, there are signs it might be flagging. This is among the headline findings from BCG X’s AI at Work report, which uncovered some unexpected trends as companies start...

Mobile industry emissions are down, but pace needs to pick up

The mobile industry’s operational emissions fell by 8% between 2019 and 2023, even as mobile connections grew by 9% and data traffic quadrupled, according to the GSMA’s fifth annual Mobile Net Zero report released today. The findings show the mobile industry has...

AI agents seen as essential, not just experimental

A new study by the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that enterprises are expected to significantly scale AI-enabled workflows, many driven by agentic AI, relying on them for improved decision making and automation. The AI Projects to Profits study, which...

How Intel and HP engineered next-gen AI PCs

AI PCs are a new class of laptops designed to deliver AI-enhanced experiences — from productivity to creativity — that adapt to users’ needs and enhance people’s lives. For HP’s Intel-based AI PCs, Intel contributed more than just hardware like its Intel Core Ultra...

AI deployment study uncovers surprising trends

Kathy Gibson reports - While artificial intelligence (AI) is being integrated into most types of work, there are signs it might be flagging. This is among the headline findings from BCG X’s AI at Work report, which uncovered some unexpected trends as companies start...

Mobile industry emissions are down, but pace needs to pick up

The mobile industry’s operational emissions fell by 8% between 2019 and 2023, even as mobile connections grew by 9% and data traffic quadrupled, according to the GSMA’s fifth annual Mobile Net Zero report released today. The findings show the mobile industry has...

Monetisation appeal of 5G fixed wireless access grows

Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) continues to grow in appeal to communications service providers (CSPs) around the world, with the ability to offer speed-based tariff plans - enhanced by 5G capabilities - proving particularly attractive. While about 80% of the global CSPs...

ISPA cries foul over AfriNIC voting

South Africa’s Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has sounded concerns – and opened a criminal case – over voting at the AfriNIC elections held in Mauritius on Monday (23 June 2025). The industry body has issued a statement regarding issues with the...

Africa leads in blockchain VC funding 

While blockchain accounts for 3,2% of total venture capital (VC) funding globally, it commands a much stronger 7,4% share in Africa - more than double, underscoring the continent’s strategic embrace of the technology and its alignment with local needs. According to CV...

Ransomware is alive and well – and companies are paying up

Companies are still paying up to get their data back after a ransomware incident – at almost 50%, this is the second-highest rate in the six years that Sophos has been running its annual State of Ransomware report. The good news is that they are often paying less that...

May 2025 sees continued salary moderation

The average take-home pay slowed for the third consecutive month in May 2025, according to the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which tracks approximately 3,8-million salary earners in South Africa. This trend reflects the impact of a subdued economic...

Microsoft aims to create enablers for SA’s future in AI

Microsoft South Africa hosted its AI Skilling Day, bringing together more than 2 000 learners, industry leaders, customers, partners, government officials, and community stakeholders dedicated to advancing the future of South Africans. AI is already reshaping...

HPE partners with Nvidia on AI factories

At HPE Discover in Las Vegas, HPE announced new solutions to supercharge the creation, adoption and management of AI factories across the AI lifecycle and for every type of organisation. HPE is expanding its Nvidia AI Computing by HPE portfolio of AI factory solutions...

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The future of SA’s tech sector depends on young talent

If you ask any South African tech leader what keeps them up at night, chances are the answer will not just be the country’s unreliable energy grid or regulation. Ralph Berndt, head of sales and marketing at inq South Africa You can add skills to that list as well. Or...

How to get maximum benefits out of DevOps

These days, a company’s software ecosystem is a strategic business decision, not just a choice around tools and technologies. By Nic Evans, head of business agility at iOCO Digital Many organisations have found that off-the-shelf tools often don’t match their...

New mandate for the C-suite: lead with data, scale with AI

One of the most pressing decisions facing today’s C-suite is where to invest in technology to drive sustainable value, writes Shaun Vorster, digital transformation officer at Forvis Mazars South Africa. When done right, digital transformation doesn’t just modernise...

E-registration will reshape SA property transactions

After years of anticipation, the South African electronic deeds registration system (eDRS) launched on the 1st of April and is set to modernise property registration in the country and improve turnaround times. In a world where AI is already transforming the real...

What Africa’s renewable investment wave needs is design

There are established markets, and then there are conditions that precede them. Africa’s renewable energy sector finds itself suspended between the two – an area where assets have begun to accumulate, but where the mechanisms for scaled capital reallocation remain...

The untapped opportunity in corporate computer refurbishment

Africa is at a pivotal moment in its digital journey, writes Wale Arewa, CEO of Xperien. With a rapidly growing youth population and increasing demand for affordable technology, there's a pressing need to address the mounting electronic waste (e-waste) challenge....

Gesture-based IDV opens SA business to rising cyber crime

Purchasing gesture-based, low-cost identity verification (IDV) solutions to meet growing governance demands could put South African businesses at serious risk. This is according to Lance Fanaroff, co-founder of biometric identity provider iiDENTIFii. Awareness of...

Open Buildings helps increase community resilience

On-the-ground evidence from health planners and climate analysts in Rwanda, Nigeria and South Africa shows how the Open Buildings dataset, which maps more than 1,8-billion structures, is helping frontline projects close service gaps and strengthen community...

Building a competitive edge with GenAI in Africa

As organisations across Africa are starting to invest in generative AI (GenAI), they must carefully assess its business impact, ensure strategic deployment and account for potential hidden costs. By Shakeel Jhazbhay, GM: digital business solutions at Datacentrix The...

Why Africa must lead its own AI education revolution

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to sweep into higher education with Silicon Valley-style excitement, Africa faces a far more urgent and complex challenge, writes Dr Nyx McLean, head of research and postgraduate studies at Eduvos. While higher education...

Senior IT Technician (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A provider of cutting-edge Cloud Solutions seeks a highly technical Senior IT Technician with at least 7 years' experience including routinely handling escalations. You understand that understanding the context matters big time; that trying to look up what...

Software Engineer

Software Engineer Build Scalable Web3 & Blockchain Products with a Global Remote Team Remote (South Africa) | Market Related | SA Working Hours About Our Client Our client is a globally distributed software development company with teams spanning the U.S., France,...

Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Software Engineer Build Scalable Web3 & Blockchain Products with a Global Remote Team Remote (South Africa) | Market Related | SA Working Hours About Our Client Our client is a globally distributed software development company with teams spanning the U.S., France,...

Project Manager (Scrum Master – Cape Town – Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:A well-established shared services company located in Cape Town CBD is looking for a dedicated Scrum Master / IT Project Manager to join its dynamic team. The company provides high-quality support across multiple entities in areas such as Accounting,...

Developer – Technical Support (CH1118)

Our client, a leading innovator in financial wellness and inclusion, has developed a platform that enables employees to access their already earned wages early (EWA). They are now looking for a Developer – Technical Support to join their team. Requirements:Computer...

BI Developer (Tzaneen)

ENVIRONMENT:A highly skilled BI Developer who can thrive under seasonal pressure and has a passion for excellence is sought by our client, a dynamic Supply Chain Specialist in Tzaneen. Your core role will entail Power BI report development and maintaining reports,...

Developer – Technical Support (CH1118) – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Our client, a leading innovator in financial wellness and inclusion, has developed a platform that enables employees to access their already earned wages early (EWA). They are now looking for a Developer – Technical Support to join their team. Requirements:Computer...

BI Developer (Tzaneen) – Limpopo Tzaneen

ENVIRONMENT:A highly skilled BI Developer who can thrive under seasonal pressure and has a passion for excellence is sought by our client, a dynamic Supply Chain Specialist in Tzaneen. Your core role will entail Power BI report development and maintaining reports,...

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