‘A defining opportunity for Africa to leapfrog into the AI era’

The transition from legacy 2G/3G networks to 4G and 5G will act as critical infrastructure for Africa's participation in the AI economy, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa, which says AI and uplink-heavy applications are set to...

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...

HPE challenges Huawei in campus switch market

Following a successful acquisition, the addition of Juniper’s revenue leaves HPE in a neck-and-neck race with Huawei for second place in the campus switch market, according to a new survey from Dell’Oro Group. “The combined HPE-Juniper entity grew campus switch...

Africa has aviation challenges, but potential is immense

While Africa is expected to outpace global air traffic growth next year, the region continues to face some of the world’s toughest operating conditions - resulting in the smallest share of global industry profit and extremely thin margins, according to the...

Property sales point to business confidence ‘stutter’

Business confidence among commercial property brokers declined in the second quarter of 2025 of 2025, reversing the upward trend observed in previous quarters. This is one of the findings from The FNB Commercial Property Broker Survey, which assesses a sample of...

SA team selected for 2025 International Olympiad in Informatics

The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has named the team that will represent South Africa at this year’s International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) in Sucre, Bolivia next month. The IOI is described as the world’s most...

Governments drive growth in satellite Internet market

The global satellite Internet market is expected to reach $22,6-billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, growing at a CAGR of 13,9% from 2025 to 2030. Satellite Internet is a wireless network that provides access to satellite dishes both in...

Vodacom calls for 2026 Early Careers applications

Vodacom is inviting applications for the 2026 intake to its Early Careers programmes, which aim to develop talent in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and offer meaningful employment and education opportunities. “With digital technology reshaping...

How Intel and HP engineered next-gen AI PCs

AI PCs are a new class of laptops designed to deliver AI-enhanced experiences — from productivity to creativity — that adapt to users’ needs and enhance people’s lives. For HP’s Intel-based AI PCs, Intel contributed more than just hardware like its Intel Core Ultra...

AI deployment study uncovers surprising trends

Kathy Gibson reports - While artificial intelligence (AI) is being integrated into most types of work, there are signs it might be flagging. This is among the headline findings from BCG X’s AI at Work report, which uncovered some unexpected trends as companies start...

In Africa, ID fraud falls but scams rise

Africa’s overall identity fraud rate fell slightly to 3,42% in Q1 of 2025, down from 3,5% in Q1 2024, according to new data from global verification platform Sumsub. But, while traditional fraud methods like document forgery collapsed across the African continent,...

SA faces socio-economic, infrastructure, climate change risks

In a persistently tough economic environment, crime, infrastructure risks and climate change-related weather volatility are the biggest challenges currently impacting South African households and businesses. This is according to the 2025 Santam Insurance Barometer...

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SA fintech among top WEF Technology Pioneers

Omnisient, a South African data analytics fintech that is helping people with no credit history get access to affordable credit, was selected among hundreds of candidates as one of the World Economic Forum's "Technology Pioneers". Omnisient has developed a...

How to build towards sustainable social impact

When asked how businesses build towards successful social impact the answer is easy - sustainability. How to build sustainable social impact is a somewhat more complicated question. My advice would be to let organisational culture be your guide. Kate Shead, HR...

An opportunity to improve efficiencies and service delivery

South African businesses are experiencing a significant impact in their information technology (IT) departments due to the recent wave of digitalisation. By Lebohang Monaheng, senior manager: applications and digital solutions at Sizwe Africa IT Group According to...

Emerging industries redefine the blueprint for business travel

Work has been radically reimagined in the past few years. We've moved beyond traditional offices to embrace a trend that lets us work from just about anywhere - a beach, a mountain, or our favourite coffee shop. Alongside this change, we're witnessing the birth of new...

Digital convergence the secret to transformational success

The critical factors that shape the success or failure of digital transformation aren't secrets - they're people. By Dr Karen Luyt, senior specialist: digital transformation at BCX Digital transformation fails. In fact, it fails slightly too often for comfort....

Convergence Partners backs Yellow’s latest Series B funding round

Convergence Partners has announced the closure of its investment in Yellow, a provider of pay-as-you-go finance for off-grid solar home systems and connectivity solutions for low-income consumers in parts of East Africa. This is the fourth investment in Convergence...

HPE adds cloud services, portfolio to HPE GreenLake

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has announced a significant expansion of offerings and innovation across its HPE GreenLake edge-to-cloud platform, hybrid cloud services, private cloud portfolio, and partner ecosystem. * HPE closes OpsRamp acquisition; solution is now...

Robust, credible data a powerful tool for anti-money laundering

The problem of organised financial crime and money laundering made headlines after a recent Al Jazeera investigative report uncovered a large-scale money laundering operation in South Africa. The scheme is alleged to have relied on forged paperwork and documentation...

Make backup and disaster recovery a priority, not an afterthought

Considering the growing threat of ransomware and other malware, organisations' cybersecurity budgets have increased accordingly. However, despite the importance of data in a digital landscape, backup and disaster recovery are often overlooked, which typically proves...

Data Scientist (Consultancy based) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Our client, a leading provider in the Healthcare sector, is looking to fill the consulting position of Data Scientist (project-based consultancy). Scope of Engagement:This position is a project-based consultancy or fixed term contract role. The successful candidate is...

Storage Systems Engineer

A key role has opened for a Storage Systems Engineer to manage and optimise enterprise storage platforms supporting technical and operational infrastructure. This position is ideal for a systems-focused engineer with hands-on experience in storage administration,...

SAP Developer (Expert) 0242 TT

Deploy and manage Smart Maintenance app versions within SAP STARD and non-STARD environments.Identify and prepare SAP transport packages (TXE for R/3, PRD for S/4HANA).Conduct risk assessments and coordinate transport imports with plant representatives.Troubleshoot...

Project Manager (Petrochemical/EPC)

Our client, a leading player in the engineering and construction sector, is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Project Manager to join their team. This role is critical for delivering high-value, complex projects within the petrochemical industry. If you are a...

Storage Systems Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

A key role has opened for a Storage Systems Engineer to manage and optimise enterprise storage platforms supporting technical and operational infrastructure. This position is ideal for a systems-focused engineer with hands-on experience in storage administration,...

SAP Developer (Expert) 0242 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Deploy and manage Smart Maintenance app versions within SAP STARD and non-STARD environments.Identify and prepare SAP transport packages (TXE for R/3, PRD for S/4HANA).Conduct risk assessments and coordinate transport imports with plant representatives.Troubleshoot...

Project Manager (Petrochemical/EPC) – Gauteng Halfway House

Our client, a leading player in the engineering and construction sector, is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Project Manager to join their team. This role is critical for delivering high-value, complex projects within the petrochemical industry. If you are a...

Multi-Disciplinary Project Manager

Our client is looking for a Multi-Disciplinary Project Manager to join their dynamic team in Cape Town.About the Role:The Project Manager will report directly to the Senior Project Manager and will be responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of medium to...

Agile Master (Senior) 0273 TT

Involve all stakeholders (Business/Developers/QA) in solution design.lead explorations if needed to deliver Epics and User Stories from a Saga (story mapping).Ensuring the sustainability of the project by taking appropriate actions where necessary.Provides key...

Web Designer & Developer VA

Salary: R45,000 - R51,500Remote, US Hours - 13:00pm -22:00pm Core Responsibilities Design (Primary) Translate Relume sitemaps, wireframes, and style guides into conversion-focused Figma designs with strong hierarchy, spacing, pacing, and CTA strategyRefine and...

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