Hormuz a tech chokepoint that heightens semiconductor, AI infrastructure risks

A functional impairment of the Strait of Hormuz is rapidly emerging as a critical yet underappreciated risk to the global technology supply chain, with specialty materials such as helium now presenting a larger immediate threat to semiconductors and AI infrastructure...

We have liftoff! Now follow Artemis II live

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at the agency’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida last night, sending four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft on a planned test flight around the Moon and back. It’s the first time NASA is...

Employees under the lash as financial stress grows

There has been a decisive shift in the pressures faced by South Africa’s workforce, with financial stress moving from outside the top 10 employee concerns in 2021 to one of the top five in 2025. This is according to data compiled from Lyra Southern Africa’s Employee...

Businesses brace for long-term impacts from Iran conflict

Kathy Gibson reports - Even if the conflict in the Middle East were to end tomorrow, the long-term impacts will continue to dog the world for months. That’s the key takeaway from KPMG’s latest Global Economic and Geopolitical Outlook, which unpacked what some of the...

Climate experts call for inclusive prosperity, climate justice

African climate think tanks and experts have called for the support of inclusive decision making spaces by the G20 and accelerated reform of international cooperation institutions  to create a more equitable global economic architecture that leaves no one behind....

AIOps features drive cloud-managed revenue higher

Campus NaaS (CNaaS) revenue growth far outpaced the rest of the LAN market with players like Join Digital, Meter, Nile, Ramen, and Shasta Cloud all gaining traction with their LAN-as-a-Utility offers, according to the Dell’Oro Group. “AIOps is a game-changer for both...

Digital payments continue steep growth trajectory

The global digital payment market size is anticipated to reach $361,3-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 21,4% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report published by Grand View Research. The market’s growth can be attributed to the increasing number of...

NASA engineering sparks battery innovation

Battery technology that has powered the International Space Station, the Hubble Space Telescope, and numerous satellites is now storing energy on Earth, enabling intermittent renewable energy sources to provide steady power. These extremely durable batteries were made...

Oracle Cloud rolls out Nvidia Blackwell GPUs

Oracle has optimised its first wave of liquid-cooled Nvidia GB200 NVL72 racks in its data centres. Thousands of Nvidia Blackwell GPUs are now being deployed and ready for customer use on Nvidia DGX Cloud and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to develop and run...

Intel receives motion picture award

Later today (29 April 2025), Intel’s  Open Image Denoise will be awarded a Technical Achievement Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Intel Open Image Denoise is an open source library that provides a high-performance, high-quality AI-based...

Secure enterprise browsers to the fore

By 2028, 25% of organisations will augment existing secure remote access and endpoint security tools by deploying at least one secure enterprise browser (SEB) technology to address specific gaps, according to Gartner. Threat actors frequently target employees with...

Second quarter of growth for hardcopy peripherals

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the global Hardcopy Peripherals (HCP) market experienced a 3,1% year-over-year (YoY) growth, with nearly 22-million units shipped. This marks the second consecutive quarter of positive YoY growth, as reported by the IDC Worldwide...

Power key to data centre growth

The global data centre power market size is anticipated to reach $42,35-billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 13,2% from 2025 to 2030. The factor driving the market growth is the shift in focus...

Innovation in logistics opens up regional opportunities

As trade corridors expand and the demand for sustainable supply chain solutions grows, transformative trends in infrastructure, trade integration, and digital innovation are driving southern Africa’s logistics landscape. This is according to a Reload Logistics...

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Insurers win with low-code/no-code solutions

Globally, insurers are under pressure to find more innovative ways of delivering on customers' need for more personalised solutions. Low-code and no-code platforms provide insurers with a more flexible and efficient approach to developing data-driven solutions that...

SAPICS 2023 to tackle health supply chain challenges

Global health supply chain challenges are among the issues topping the agenda at the annual SAPICS Conference, which takes place next month. Representatives from global and African non-profit organisations, health initiatives, private sector and development agencies...

Lenovo delivers stable profitability

Lenovo Group has reported group revenue of $62 billion and net income of $1.6 billion, or $1.9 billion on a non-Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (HKFRS) basis. Profitability was stable with gross margin and operating margin both delivering 18-year highs and...

The state of African climate financing

The African Private Capital Association (AVCA) and the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) have announced the release of the Climate Financing in Africa: Strategies for the Future report, a new study outlining the current landscape of investment in building...

Red Hat OpenShift AI accelerates generative AI in hybrid cloud

Red Hat has announced new capabilities for Red Hat OpenShift AI. Building and expanding upon the capabilities of Red Hat OpenShift and Red Hat OpenShift Data Science, Red Hat OpenShift AI provides a consistent, scalable foundation based on open source technology for...

From enemy to ally: how AI is transforming cybersecurity

As cyber threats continue to escalate, it's becoming increasingly clear that artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are playing a role in the arsenal of modern hackers. However, according to Martin Potgieter, CIO at Nclose, it's important to avoid...

Lessons in customer-centricity

In the past, online shopping was primarily about convenience. But according to Wired, this accelerated by 77% just months into the pandemic, progressing innovation and adoption of digital commerce by half a decade. Shopping, working, and socialising online became...

Is there a future in cryptocurrencies?

FTX, a major cryptocurrency exchange, and FTX.US, its US branch, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on 11 November 2022. This is just the latest disturbance to hit the extremely volatile cryptocurrency market - a market that has repeatedly avoided all efforts at...

Why are customers so emotional right now?

The emotional and psychological state of South Africans should not be underestimated when it comes to shaping your customer experience and service delivery, writes Liezel Jonkheid, director, and founder of the Consumer Psychology Lab. South African consumers are in a...

Predictability the new Nirvana in software development

A growing skills shortage in the local software development industry is forcing companies to find a lower risk approach to new development projects. Both the time and materials as well as the fixed costs methods of contracting leave businesses exposed to unacceptable...

Master Data Administrator – Western Cape Cape Town

Job Description Job title Master Data Administrator Function Master Data Reporting to position Data Steward 1. Purpose of the job The Master Data Administrator is responsible for performing clerical duties to support the creation and maintenance of master data in the...

Network Engineer (Tier 2) – Gauteng Roodepoort

Tier 2 Network Engineer with a background in managed services, skilled in integrating and problem-solving in Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Cisco Internetworking, VPNs, and firewalls.Please note this is not a hybrid working role. International working hours: 9.30am -...

Network Engineer – Gauteng Turffontein

Network Engineer with 1.5–2 years of experience to join our IT infrastructure team. The candidate will be responsible for implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting network systems to ensure seamless connectivity and security across the organization.Key...

Graduate: Software Developer at The Foschini Group

JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Provide day-to-day IT support to staff across design, production, warehousing, and administration. Assist with setup, configuration, and maintenance of hardware (PCs, handheld scanners, printers, sewing machine interfaces,...

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at The Foschini Group

JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Lead network security advisory efforts, including LAN/WAN segmentation, firewall posture reviews, and NAC deployments. Provide assurance on secure network configurations and collaborate on optimization of core protocols (TCP/IP,...

Senior C# Developer

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior C# Developer to join them in on a permanent role. IT / Finance Responsibilities Database design and developmentUser interface design and developmentSoftware development and unit testingWriting technical...

Senior C# Developer – Western Cape Kuils River NU

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior C# Developer to join them in on a permanent role. IT / Finance Responsibilities Database design and developmentUser interface design and developmentSoftware development and unit testingWriting technical...

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