Mankind’s first journey to another star set for 2029 launch

Plans are underway for mankind’s first journey to another star – a trip that is expected to take about 80 000 years. The Fermi Explorer Mission, a nonprofit organisation, hopes to set off for Alpha Centauri by 2029. The more than 40-trillion kilometre journey is...

IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

As African CEOs embrace AI, ROI is still elusive

By Kathy Gibson - African companies are in the middle of learning and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and adapting to the changes it brings. But they are also looking beyond adoption at how to measure value from their AI investments, says Ladi Asuni, partner...

Africa moves from AI ambition to action

AI has moved from potential to proven economic value and while ambition setting is near universal across economies, execution speed is the differentiator, according to Boston Consulting Group’s The AI Maturity Matrix 2026: AI Is Transforming How Economies Develop and...

SA-built super-app will combine services

South Africa’s digital economy is getting a home-grown challenger. OMN1, a South African-built super app combining e-hailing, food delivery, creator monetisation and messaging all in one platform, will officially launch on 5 November 2026. The platform brings together...

European AI spend on track for $470bn by 2030

European spending on artificial intelligence will reach nearly $470-billion in 2030, growing at a CAGR of 35% over the 2025 to 2030 forecast period, according to the IDC Worldwide AI and Generative AI Spending Guide 2026 V2. Generative AI (GenAI) solutions are already...

Physical AI will redefine the future of robotics

Physical AI marks a shift from machines that follow fixed instructions to embodied systems that perceive, reason, and act autonomously, says GlobalData, and it can be deployed in robots, autonomous vehicles, drones, and industrial systems. Commercialisation began in...

Cartrack breach exposes customer data

Cartrack customers’ information may have been compromised in a ransomware attask on the vehicle tracking company. In a note to customers, Cartrack says the ransomware incident happened on 26 August 2026. The platform was secured and operational within a day, and an...

Google agents attack outside companies

Google has become the latest tech giant to admit that its artificial intelligence (AI) models acted autonomously to attack other companies. The three breaches happened back in May, but Google only confirmed them over the weekend, via the BBC. The AI model was in...

New version of MacSync hits macOS users

Kaspersky researchers have discovered a sophisticated, updated version of the macOS infostealer known as MacSync. First emerging in 2024/2025 as a variant of the AMOS stealer, the malware has undergone a significant transformation. This latest version, spotted in...

Huawei is building an open agentic cloud

With the launch of its latest AI Cluster Service (AICS), Huawei Cloud is reinforcing the foundation for agentic AI. This is the word from Dr Peter Zhou, director of the board at Huawei and CEO of Huawei Cloud, speaking at the Huawei Connect conference in Shanghai. He...

AI emerges as growing competitive threat to commercial brokers

UK commercial brokers are increasingly recognising artificial intelligence (AI) as a competitive threat as conversational AI creates new ways for customers to research insurance and obtain pricing without initially engaging a broker, according to GlobalData....

Anderon secures funds to scale and expand quantum wafer technology

IBM subsidiary Anderon has finalised a $1-billion award under the CHIPS and Science Act with the US Department of Commerce to accelerate its R&D efforts to advance the country’s quantum wafer manufacturing capabilities. Anderon operates a state-of-the-art...

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Every cybersecurity team needs a hacker mindset

Cybersecurity is seen as a “patch fast, block traffic, monitor alerts, respond to incidents” kind of function. But that framing misses the point, writes Armand Kruger, head of cybersecurity at NEC XON. Breaches don’t generally begin with brute force. They begin with...

SA organisations are building private internets to survive 2026

The public internet is transitioning from being known as a core business enabler to – in many ways – an increasingly worrisome liability. Historically viewed as the great connector – open, accessible, and essential – the public digital environment is becoming...

What we can learn from AI skeptics

Across the world's most technologically advanced economies, a significant proportion of desk workers describe themselves as AI skeptics, while the number in emerging markets is dramatically lower. By Linda Saunders, country manager and senior director solution...

AI startup expands into SA

Cogniviti Labs (C-Labs), a Singapore-headquartered AI and digital transformation firm specialising in next-gen procurement and finance solutions, today announced its expansion into South Africa as part of its global growth strategy. The launch brings C-Labs’...

The Building Company saves R6m on Microsoft 365 renewal

The Cloud Crew has helped The Building Company save R6-million on its annual Microsoft 365 renewal after using its Azure-powered licence audit and optimisation application to assess actual usage across the organisation. The saving represents about 38% of The Building...

How Kyocera’s national partner network supports businesses

For many South African businesses, technology reliability is not tested in a boardroom or during a sales presentation. It is tested when a device stops working, a team is under pressure, and someone needs help quickly. In those moments, the strength of a technology...

NEC XON and PowerX join forces across Africa

NEC Africa and PowerX have announced a strategic partnership to deliver intelligent remote management system (RMS) and energy efficiency solutions for large, distributed telecommunications networks across Africa. The partnership combines NEC's proven track record of...

Cape Town approves Stage Zero’s locally-developed Gilbert Series

Stage Zero’s Gilbert 48V hybrid PV inverter series, including the 3kVA, 5kVA, 6kVA and 8kVA grid-tied models, has been added to the City of Cape Town’s Approved Photovoltaic (PV) Inverter List, marking an important compliance milestone for the company’s managed solar...

DuxNet launches cloud-managed portfolio

DuxNet, the in-house brand of Duxbury Networking, has launched the DuxNet Premium Access Point range, extending its cloud-managed networking portfolio from switching to wireless connectivity for South African SMBs, resellers, and multi-site organisations. The new...

Intermediate Software Developer at Adapt IT

Introduction We are looking for an experienced Intermediate Software Developer to join our dynamic telecommunications team. This is an exciting opportunity for a developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and developing secure, scalable software...

Application Development Manager

Job description:As an Application Development Manager, you will bridge people leadership, technical delivery and business outcomes across multiple agile squads operating within the company's Agile Delivery Model (ADM). You will manage cloud-native development...

Intermediate Software Developer at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand

Introduction We are looking for an experienced Intermediate Software Developer to join our dynamic telecommunications team. This is an exciting opportunity for a developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and developing secure, scalable software...

Application Development Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg

Job description:As an Application Development Manager, you will bridge people leadership, technical delivery and business outcomes across multiple agile squads operating within the company's Agile Delivery Model (ADM). You will manage cloud-native development...

IT Project Manager (Wrike, Planisware, Jira) (PE Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:Lead complex, cross-functional technology and business transformation projects from initiation through post-implementation review as the next IT Project Manager wanted to join the team of a PE-based global Logistics Operation. You will be accountable for...

Business Analyst (Contract) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our client is looking for a highly experienced Business Analyst to join a dynamic technology environment and deliver high-quality business analysis services across multiple, concurrent software application development initiatives. The role has a strong focus on...

Full Stack Web Developer – (Onsite – CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is looking for a Full Stack Web Developer who will be responsible for the ongoing development, optimisation, maintenance and technical performance of their e-commerce website and related digital platforms.The primary focus of this position is to...

Specialist Software Engineer (Python)

Specialist Software EngineerCambridge, UK | HybridJoin a cutting-edge R&D team developing next-generation cybersecurity technology designed to tackle sophisticated, real-world threats. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced engineer to combine hands-on...

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