Google funds UCT to accelerate AI platform
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has secured $1,6-million (approximately R26,4-million) from Google.org to develop an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered platform that could help doctors make safer, more effective treatment decisions for African patients by mapping...
$3,5trn of AI infrastructure spend risks being exposed to impairment
More than $3,5-trillion of AI infrastructure spending could be exposed to impairment by the end of 2030, if AI providers continue their current pace of capital spending, according to Gartner. “In 2026, AI providers are expected to spend nearly $1-trillion on AI...
Rare earth magnet race risks global oversupply
Rare earth magnets (NdFeB and SmCo) are the strongest commercially available magnets in 2026. The high-performance nature of rare earth magnets make them critical materials for key applications ranging from electric vehicle motors and wind turbine energy generators to...
Africa first for Absa in digital assets
Marking both a key development for the bank and the evolution of digital financial services across the continent, Absa has become the first African bank to launch an institutional digital asset custody proposition for its South African clients. Absa Digital Asset...
Residents urged to use Gauteng e-Panic Button
Gauteng Provincial Government is urging residents to download and use the Gauteng e-Panic Button as part of efforts to build safer, smarter and more connected communities. Residents are also assured that a recent attempted security breach involving the e-Panic Button...
Young scientists show their work
Months of questioning, researching, testing and refining ideas have brought young scientists from South Africa and around the world to the 2026 Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair (ISF), where their research will take centre stage and new...
Tech giants raise the AI safety bar
The risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) are back in the spotlight with the news that rogue agents have been responsible for multiple attacks on government sites in Australia and the US. Even the FBI has not been immune to attacks from autonomous agents....
SA’s online gambling market hits R63bn
South Africa's online gambling market is estimated to be worth about R63-billion in 2026, with 84% of gross gambling revenue generated onshore. This is among the findings from the 2027 iGaming Trends report from SoftSwiss, co-authored with WorldGaming and based on a...
Reducing fraud through proactive prevention
Fraud prevention should not end when an investigation is closed - organisations need to use every fraud incident to understand what failed, strengthen controls, and reduce the likelihood of the same weaknesses being exploited again. This was one of the central...
Data governance culture is key to successful AI governance
By 2027, 60% of organisations that fail to address the cultural challenges associated with data and analytics (D&A) governance will fail to govern AI successfully, according to Gartner. In data governance, the research group adds, culture includes the mindsets,...
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Testing is critical to commissioning Africa’s data centres
Africa’s data centre market is expanding rapidly. As recently as 2020, the continent had only around 140 000 square metres of data centre space, roughly the same as Switzerland, but serving a population of around 1,26-billion rather than 8,5-million. The installed IT...
SA’s infrastructure investment opportunity hinges on execution, not capital
Capital is not the constraint; project readiness is, writes Anusha Naidu, CEO of SAVCA In his keynote address at the recent BlackRock South Africa Infrastructure Investment Summit, President Cyril Ramaphosa positioned South Africa’s ongoing reform agenda as a credible...
The true extent of white-collar crime in South Africa
South Africa’s commercial crime statistics paint a concerning picture. Every year, reports of fraud, corruption, procurement irregularities, cybercrime, and financial misconduct continue to place pressure on both public and private institutions. Yet many governance...
AI is reshaping the workplace faster than graduates expect
McKinsey reports that, across the world, companies are integrating AI into at least one core function, and 92% are planning to increase their AI investment over the next three years. They also cite LinkedIn data indicating that global demand for AI‑related skills grew...
East Africa’s access to energy should scale with realities
Today, East Africa has made considerable strides in paving the way towards a sustainable energy future, however, it is also in a time where this progress is increasingly shaped by community realities. Whilst expanding access to energy remains essential, it is also the...
What Africa’s energy transition means for the next generation
The African Energy Forum runs over four days. On the fourth day, at the same venue, the forum hosts YES, the Youth Energy Summit, its sister event for students and young people entering the sector. Students attending YES have the chance to walk the exhibition floor,...
Openserve’s ISP play: the ‘underserved communities’ excuse has officially expired
South Africa's telecoms sector has a stock excuse it reaches for whenever a powerful player wants to do something anticompetitive, and it never seems to wear out: we're doing this for the underserved communities. By Paul Colmer, Executive Member, Wireless Access...
Huawei SA Connect 2026 tackles infrastructure for the AI era
As the age of agentic AI dawns, with autonomous systems set to reshape industries from mobile apps to intelligent vehicles, Huawei is set to host its premier annual event, Huawei South Africa Connect 2026. The conference takes place on 23 July at the Sandton...
Why advanced AI voice bots so easily become (polite) high-tech roadblocks
When a consumer calls a service line, they do not care about the size of an organisation’s Large Language Model (LLM) or the neural networks running behind it. They want their query resolved. By Bruce von Maltitz, CEO of 1Stream Many South African organisations...
Finding the right talent balance
South African businesses have a clear responsibility to help build our country. We all want to create local jobs, support home-grown suppliers, and invest in our communities. These are not just targets on a scorecard; they are the foundation for our long-term economic...
Logistics Systems Analyst (PE Hybrid) – Eastern Cape Gqebera
ENVIRONMENT:A PE-based global Logistics Operation is looking to fill the role of a Logistics Systems Analyst who will be responsible for all activities related to the Warehouse Management System (WMS). Responsibilities include but are not limited to efficiencies,...
Business Analyst – Remote Remote
A leading international trading and investment organisation is seeking a Senior Business Assistant to join its Steel Department in Johannesburg. This division focuses on trading and investment activities across Sub-Saharan Africa, supporting industries such as energy,...
Senior Software Developer at Adapt IT
Introduction We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Developer to join our telecommunications team and play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering secure, scalable, and customized software solutions for our diverse customer base.The ideal...
System Administrator
A boutique investment house based in Johannesburg is looking for a Junior Systems Administrator to help run its Windows server environment. This is a Microsoft server and infrastructure role rather than a networking one. The role covers Windows Server, Active...
Senior Software Developer at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand
Introduction We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Developer to join our telecommunications team and play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering secure, scalable, and customized software solutions for our diverse customer base.The ideal...
System Administrator – Gauteng Hurlingham
A boutique investment house based in Johannesburg is looking for a Junior Systems Administrator to help run its Windows server environment. This is a Microsoft server and infrastructure role rather than a networking one. The role covers Windows Server, Active...
Senior Java Developer – Cape Town – Onsite
ENVIRONMENT:A leading innovation, services, and support partner to retailers, retail banks, and payment service providers across South Africa and key African markets. They are seeking a Senior Java Developer who will develop and maintain market-leading Java-based...
Project Manager
Complex engineering projects rarely follow the first plan. Your ability to lead through the unexpected is what makes them succeed. Is this you?Calm under pressure and commercially aware, you're a technically grounded Project Manager who brings structure to complex...
Senior Java Developer – Cape Town – Onsite – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A leading innovation, services, and support partner to retailers, retail banks, and payment service providers across South Africa and key African markets. They are seeking a Senior Java Developer who will develop and maintain market-leading Java-based...
Project Manager – Western Cape Durbanville
Complex engineering projects rarely follow the first plan. Your ability to lead through the unexpected is what makes them succeed. Is this you?Calm under pressure and commercially aware, you're a technically grounded Project Manager who brings structure to complex...
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