The growing importance of AI sovereignty

A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organisations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change - reinforcing the growing importance of AI...

The glue that holds the Sagrada Familia towers together

The construction of the Sagrada Familia’s central towers marks the most complex structural challenge in the basilica’s history. It is also a novel and unexpected use of superglue. An advanced Loctite solution from Henkel has been instrumental in raising the dramatic...

Why don’t cancer medicines work the same for everyone?

By Susanna Ray - Cancer treatment has become more precise over time, as doctors first classified the disease by where it began in the body and, more recently, by the mutations found inside cancer cells to help find the right drugs to treat it. But why can two people...

Location data sharing raises privacy risks

Your mobile browsers could be sharing your location data. To understand the extent of location tracking in mobile browsers, cybersecurity firm Surfshark has analysed 15 popular applications and discovered that more than half of them gather location data. Four of them...

African airlines see increase in passenger demand

During November 2025 African airlines were the stand-out performer for passenger demand, with an 11,2% year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity for the region’s carriers was up 8,5% year-on-year, and the load factor (the average percentage of available seats that...

Silver hits record high, could rise more

Silver has hit a record high and it's predicted it could go as high as $200 per ounce. This is the word from Nigel Green CEO of deVere Group, as the metal silver breaks above $90 an ounce for the first time. “Silver moving through $90 marks a decisive shift in market...

Manufacturing sentiment stays in negative territory

As South Africans woke up to the certainty of 30% tariffs from the US, they also face continued deterioration in manufacturing sentiment. The latest update from the Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for July 2025, which points to this deterioration as it remains...

African airlines see growth in cargo demand

Africa accounted for 2% of total global air cargo market in June 2025. During the month of June 2025, African airlines saw demand (measured by cargo tonne kilometres rise by 3,9% year-on-year, according to data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA)....

Xerox re-enters cut-sheet inkjet market with Kyocera

Following hot on the heels of its acquisition of Lexmark, Xerox has agreed to source Kyocera’s high-speed cut-sheet inkjet production presses, marking the company’s re-entry into the fast-growing cut-sheet inkjet (CSIJ) market and significantly broadening its...

AI investments drive US IT distribution revenues up

The IT distribution channel in North America posted record high sales in the second quarter of 2025, surpassing the previous Q2 high seen during the pandemic. Distributor revenues came in at $21,8-billion, which is a 7,4% increase year-over-year, according to the...

Massive growth ahead for LEO satellite communications

End-user spending on low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications services is expected to reach $14,8-billion globally in 2026, an increase of 24,5% from 2025, according to Gartner. “LEO satellites have primarily delivered broadband connectivity to remote locations...

The impact of AI on digital transformation

Reaffirming its commitment to advancing Africa’s digital transformation through artificial intelligence (AI), Google has highlighted the impact of its AI tools on the local innovation and business landscape at the AI in Action event in Cape Town. Held under the theme...

Why most South Africans can’t afford a home

Only one formal house exists per 3,3 families who earn less than R26 000 a month – this accounts for more than 80% of South African households – and the trend is worsening, according to Lightstone. In its June 2025 Property Newsletter, the automotive and property...

VALR pioneers xStocks in SA

VALR, Africa’s largest crypto exchange by trade volume, has launched xStocks on its platform enabling customers to gain price exposure through tokenisation of leading US-listed equities such as Tesla, Nvidia, Robinhood, Circle, and Coinbase. With this move, VALR says...

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Sustainability is a team sport on the corporate playing field

As the drumbeat of sustainability grows louder, South Africa stands at a unique crossroads of daunting challenges and untapped opportunities. The interplay of stark socio-economic inequalities and complex environmental patterns in the country amplifies the need for a...

Cambium Networks’ new fibre portfolio available in SA

The new fibre portfolio of solutions from Cambium Networks is now available in South Africa from Duxbury Networking. The move reinforces Cambium's commitment to expanding its footprint and bringing fibre products to Africa. The foundation of the new portfolio's value...

Mimecast launches Partner ONE program

Mimecast has announced the launch of the Mimecast Partner ONE Program, an evolution of its partner program. As companies of all sizes hunt for the right suite of products and services to defend against increasingly sophisticated attacks, we know that there is not a...

Understand and navigate AI risks

The risks associated with using artificial intelligence (AI) systems can be extensive and have severe business impact if left unaddressed. By Nevellan Moodley, head of financial services technology at BDO South Africa AI is being used everywhere, across every business...

Best practice tips for strengthening data privacy

South Africa has become a fertile hunting ground for international cybercriminals. Research by security company Kaspersky indicates that more than half of South African companies were targeted in the past year while spyware attacks increased by 18.8% between the last...

CIOs have never had more to offer – or to contend with

From the person interested in technology pushing for its inclusion in the company's operations, to the IT manager reporting to the financial director, to today's strategic technology leaders whose voices are heard at board level, the role of the CIO has seen a...

Growth challenges for emerging African telcos

Africa is home to a thriving telecoms industry typified by a small group of very large, dominant telcos - such as MTN and Safaricom - and a highly competitive group of emerging telcos. These telcos play a vital role in the continent's economic and social development,...

Modern-day threats in the crypto gold rush

Many still perceive cryptocurrency as a novel and unconventional form of currency. It operates within an environment that lacks the safety and regulation found in traditional financial systems. Just like the lawless days of the American Wild West, the crypto world is...

Is it time to do away with performance reviews?

Once considered a powerful tool for fostering growth, development and alignment within an organisation, the relevance of employee performance reviews has become a hotly debated topic, with many human resources practitioners arguing that traditional annual performance...

Red Hat, Intel deliver open source industrial automation

Red Hat has announced a new industrial edge platform, designed in collaboration with Intel, that will provide a modern approach to building and operating industrial controls. By transforming the way manufacturers operate, scale and innovate with standard IT...

Senior Software Developer

Job Purpose Our client is modernising financial access for South Africa's underserved market. As a Senior Software Developer, you'll design, architect, and build scalable fintech solutions that make credit simpler, faster, and more responsible. You'll work across the...

Data Analyst

Key Responsibilities:Translate raw data into clear business insights and visualizations.Apply telecommunications/NOC knowledge (fault management, SLA adherence, MTTR).Solve operational problems using quantitative analysis.Automate reporting and streamline data...

Senior Systems Integration Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Seeking a Senior Systems Integration Engineer to deliver end-to-end Java-based system integration projects for key clients. Key Requirements Minimum 4-6 years' experience in Systems Integration or Software DevelopmentExtensive hands-on Java experience (C# and MVC a...

IT Technician – Kwazulu Natal – Gauteng Johannesburg

Location: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (On-site; occasional required travel to client sites) Reports To: Service Delivery Manager Salary Range: R25,000 – R30,000 per month (Based on technical qualification and capability) About the Employer We are a South African...

Front-End Developer (Senior) 1244 – Gauteng Pretoria

Managing projects / processes.Develop in Data Driven Programming languages such as Python and Big Data pipelines such as ETL, SQL etc.Strong working knowledge with software development tools, techniques and approaches used to build application solutions.Working...

Senior Software Engineer – Western Cape Brackenfell

My client based in Brackenfell is currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience National Diploma or Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or similar...

Embedded Systems Engineer

Seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer to contribute to the development of stable, maintainable, and flexible firmware systems. Key Requirements Minimum 5 years' work experience (or equivalent) in embedded software developmentAdvanced understanding of embedded firmware...

Software Developer – KZN at Ntice Search

An innovative and rapidly expanding Tech company, is inviting applications from qualified Software Developers to take up permanent roles at our Umhlangabased Company. We are looking for enthusiastic Software Developers(Intermediate and Senior) who will be responsible...

Angular Developer

Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain responsive web applications using Angular 18+, TypeScript, and SCSS.Implement clean, maintainable, and testable backend APIs using C# and ASP.NET Core Web API.Design and optimize database schemas using SQL Server and Entity...

Junior Software Engineer

My client based in Brackenfell is currently looking for a Junior Software Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Diploma or Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related fieldAgile Foundation...

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