Enterprise AI hits the wall

Enterprise AI is outgrowing the architecture and infrastructure beneath it as data privacy and sovereignty requirements tighten, according to new research from NTT Data. The latest research finds a widening split between enterprises that are redesigning AI for...

Information integrity passes geopolitics as the top risk

Information integrity risk, caused by the proliferation of AI‑enabled decision-making and uncertain AI transparency requirements, gained the top rank of emerging risks for the first quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk...

SA skills gap: Where talent supply and employer demand collide

South Africa faces a persistent disconnect between the talent available in the labour market and the qualifications that employers are seeking, according to the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report for April. Around half (54%) of job adverts posted in the last 12...

SA’s key industries come under fire from DDoS attacks

South Africa has become one of the most targeted countries globally for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against certain key industries, including financial and computer services. New data from NetScout’s Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of...

New data strategies needed as AI ambitions outpace readiness

A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals enterprise data strategies are rapidly evolving as organisations race to scale AI across their business. The findings suggest that, while chief data officers (CDOs) are at the helm of this...

AMD unveils strategic roadmap

AMD has showcased its long-term strategy, products and technology IP, underscoring its momentum in driving accelerated growth and delivering long-term shareholder value. “AMD is entering a new era of growth fueled by our leadership technology roadmaps and accelerating...

AI pushes tech sector emissions, energy use up

Technology sector carbon emissions continued their rise in recent years, fueled by rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and data infrastructure, according to Greening Digital Companies 2025. The report, produced by the International Telecommunication Union...

AI PC cuts eye lesion detection to seconds

A comprehensive eye exam in a crowded doctor’s office can often take the better part of two hours, with much of that time spent waiting for dilation-related eye drops to take effect before tests even begin. While an initial diagnosis using fundus photography can be...

Venture capital set for measured rebound

Venture capital across South Africa and the broader African continent is entering a period of cautious recovery and renewed opportunity, after two years of contraction and recalibration. This is according to Alison Collier, MD of Endeavor South Africa, who shares...

SA must act on AI skills now

Generative AI is no longer a future concept or a speculative technology. It is here now, rapidly reshaping industries and rewriting the rules of competitiveness. By Ntsako Baloyi, senior manager in the technology business at Accenture, Africa In South Africa, the...

Turkcell opposes MTN’s ConCourt appeal in bribery case

Turkcell’s wholly owned subsidiary, East Asian Consortium, has filed its opposition to MTN’s application to the Constitutional Court for leave to appeal the recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgment. The SCA’s judgment affirms the jurisdiction of South African...

Sony opens photography competition

The 19th edition of the Sony World Photography Awards is open for submissions, and free to enter. The Sony World Photography Awards, organised by Creo, is a definitive platform for the celebration and discovery of contemporary photography. Photographers worldwide are...

Call for cross-sector alliances to boost social development

Addressing the growing social development challenges in South Africa demands committed cross-sector collaboration in which corporate social investment (CSI) adopts a strategic rather than charitable intervention approach. Ray-Ann Sedres, head of the Sanlam Foundation,...

Tshwane innovates on meter reading, revenue collection

Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City – Collecting revenue from electricity users is vital for the City of Tshwane’s financial health, but outdated and inefficient systems have been playing havoc with its ability to do so efficiently. The city, which serves...

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Unlock Africa’s e-commerce potential with alternative payments

Africa is projected to have more than half a billion e-commerce users by 2025. In part, this can be attributed to the growing adoption of alternative payment methods in the wake of the pandemic. With 45% of the population in sub-Saharan Africa not having a bank...

SAP Africa Code Week empowers 2,6m youth in 2022

An estimated 230-million jobs in sub-Saharan Africa will require digital skills in 2030, according to a report by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). One programme supporting young Africans to take advantage of these opportunities is the continent's biggest...

AirOne launches high-speed Internet packages

Huge TNS has launched AirOne, a high-speed wireless Internet service with packages starting at R799 per month for 50Mbps (Megabits per second). AirOne is backed by MTN and available nationally without line-of-sight to a nearby base station necessary. "This technology...

Huawei at MWC Shanghai 2023: boosting 5G evolution

Huawei is participating in MWC Shanghai 2023, with activities falling under their theme "GUIDE to the Intelligent World". This year, the company's activities include an experiential tour that takes audiences to multiple cities to learn about their technology and...

Poor integration destroys shareholder value in too many M&As

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are some of the most complex business processes. Ensuring great system integration after the deal is done can help companies avoid the very real risk of failure, and can also help maximise future success. By Sergio Barbosa, CIO of...

Vuleka wins Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI) SA

Vuleka, has been named as the winner of the South Africa edition of the 2023 Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI), a global innovation program and competition for start-ups and fintech companies. Vuleka will receive a $50 000 monetary prize and progresses to the Central...

Take note of the new sustainability reporting standards

Sustainability reporting is about to change dramatically, thanks to the International Sustainability Standards Board's (ISSB) two new standards due to be launched globally on 29 June. Milton Segal, executive director for Standards at the South African Institute of...

Sabinet collaborates with Afriwise

Sabinet and Afriwise have partnered to enhance the accessibility of reliable and accurate legislation to organisations with business interests in Africa. The offering improves the availability and usability of African legislation, making it easier for individuals,...

Westcon-Comstor unveils multivendor marketplace

Westcon-Comstor has laiunched its new multivendor marketplace, PartnerCentral, a digital gateway where partners can configure, quote, and order complex hybrid solutions - software, hardware, services, or a combination of all three. With PartnerCentral, Westcon-Comstor...

More private sector involvement can help end power crisis

Plans from Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, to get the private sector involved in funding new power generation capacity could be exactly what South Africa needs to bring a faster end to load shedding. Tapping into private sector funding and expertise could...

Systems Engineer – Gauteng Menlyn

Systems Engineer (Unix/Solaris/Connect Direct)Pretoria-East (hybrid)fintech Minimum Requirements 5+ years of hands-on experience in system engineering, specifically with UNIX and SolarisConnect:Direct Experience: Demonstrated experience in administering and managing...

Technical Test Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client is looking for a Technical Test Analyst fully in Office based in CPT Key Requirements 3 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]ISTQBLinuxSeleniumJavaJavaScriptTest Automation knowledgeShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email your...

Senior IT Support Technician

IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN Urgent Opening: IT Support Technician – Keep Our Corporate Tech Running at Full Speed!R 360 000 - R 420 000 P/AWe are seeking a proactive and technically skilled IT Support Technician to assist users across both corporate offices and remote...

Senior Software Engineer

Our client is looking for a Senior Software Engineer based in CPT Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]C/C++MATLABC#PythonGitShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to [Email Address Removed] You can also...

Senior IT Support Technician – Gauteng Gauteng

IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN Urgent Opening: IT Support Technician – Keep Our Corporate Tech Running at Full Speed!R 360 000 - R 420 000 P/AWe are seeking a proactive and technically skilled IT Support Technician to assist users across both corporate offices and remote...

Senior Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client is looking for a Senior Software Engineer based in CPT Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]C/C++MATLABC#PythonGitShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to [Email Address Removed] You can also...

React.js Developer (Redux & JavaScript) (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN & build modern user interface components to enhance application performance as the next [URL Removed] Developer sought by a dynamic Financial Services company. Working on cutting-edge projects, you will develop and implement user interface...

Operation Business Analyst at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking to hire an Operations Business Analyst for our client based in Somerset west. Collect, clean, and analyse financial, operational, and sales data. Develop and maintain dashboards and reports (e.g., Power BI, Excel). Track KPIs and...

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