‘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...

Call for Science Oscars nominations

The National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) calls for nominations for the 28th NSTF-South32 Awards. The awards focus on science, engineering and technology (SET) and innovation in South Africa. The NSTF’s theme for 2026 is ‘Healthy Aging’ in recognition of the...

Rebound in tech jobs signals industry growth

Demand for technology professionals in South Africa has bounced back strongly in the second half of 2025, suggesting that the technology sector is turning a corner. Pnet’s Job Market Trends Report for November 2025 shows meaningful signs of recovery for the IT sector...

Call to strengthen child online protection in Africa

The GSMA, in partnership with the mobile industry, is calling for strengthened collective action to protect children online across Africa. Building on insights from a high-level roundtable convened at the Ministerial Programme during MWC25 Barcelona, the GSMA has...

AMD unveils vision for an open AI ecosystem

AMD has delivered an end-to-end integrated AI platform vision and introduced its open, scalable rack-scale AI infrastructure built on industry standards at its 2025 Advancing AI event. AMD and its partners showcased: How they are building the open AI ecosystem with...

Goal of eliminating malaria by 2030 is in jeopardy

Africa could see 554 000 additional malaria deaths due to climate change, unless urgent action is taken. The goal of eliminating malaria by 2030 is in jeopardy, as climate change, population growth, and funding shortfalls converge to reverse hard-won gains over the...

Paratus Zimbabwe, Powertel sign long-distance fibre deal

Paratus Zimbabwe has signed a deal with PowerTel to launch a high-capacity national fibre network across Zimbabwe. PowerTel is the wholly-owned subsidiary of Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) and is licensed to operate an optic fibre backbone network. ...

Mixed results for hardcopy peripherals

The global HCP market grew year-over-year (YoY) for the third consecutive quarter in Q1 2025, recording a 2,7% growth to approximately 19,4-million units shipped. Shipment value, on the other hand, saw a YoY decrease of -3,2% to roughly $9-billion, according to...

Caution urged as Truth Social enters crypto ETF space

US president Donald Trump’s Truth Social has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a dual Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) – a  move that has sparked concern from at least one financial advisory organisation. The proposed fund,...

Scammers use Labubu doll hype on multilingual scam websites

The rocketing popularity of Labubu dolls has triggered a wave of scam websites targeting enthusiastic collectors worldwide, with cybercriminals deploying fake online shops in multiple languages to steal payment details. Kaspersky detected fraudulent platforms, often...

UAE drives AI, PC growth in emerging MEA markets

market intelligence company Context, in its latest monthly analysis across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) region, highlights robust IT distribution sales growth in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, continued pressure in Turkey, and surging demand for AI-capable...

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Backup, DR crucial for cybersecurity

Although it is unlikely to find two sources that share exactly the same statistics, a host of recent reports, both independent and those sponsored by security experts, place South Africa among the most targeted countries in the world by cybercriminals. By Barry Kemp,...

Smart buildings require smarter networks

As the social conscience of the modern world shifts towards more sustainable, environmentally friendly, and efficient business models, the microscope is being placed on buildings, offices, and the construction and revamp of these. By Michelle Vollet, channel manager:...

Cyber deception technology protects against zero-day threats

As cyber threats become more sophisticated and dangerous, businesses in South Africa need to prioritise their defence strategies to protect their valuable data. By Kate Mollett, regional director: Africa at Commvault Ransomware attacks have increased by 80% year on...

Redrawing boundaries to co-create a new way of work

The world of work has transformed dramatically over the past three years. By Genevieve Koolen, human resources director at SAP Africa Remote and hybrid work environments post pandemic combined with emerging trends such as the Great Resignation and quiet quitting are...

Gen Z shares a blueprint for tomorrow’s resilient economies

The future for the youth population was, unsurprisingly, a key focus at Davos 2023 as policymakers and businesses work to recover from recent unexpected challenges. By Doug Woolley, GM of Dell Technologies South Africa Ongoing issues like the climate crisis, combined...

Zimbabwe commits to resolve debt burden, end 21 years of sanctions

Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reassured development partners and creditors that his government is committed to the implementation of key reforms critical to resolving the country's nearly $8,3-billion of debts and arrears. He was speaking during the...

Microsoft Airband to connect 40m people in Latin America, Africa

Microsoft is announcing new and expanded Airband partnerships set to provide high-speed internet access to nearly 40-million people across Latin America and Africa. By Vickie Robinson, GM of the Microsoft Airband Initiative These partnerships in Brazil, Chile,...

Google celebrates Africa Day with art, music, stories

As Africa gears up for Africa Day, an event that marks the founding of the African Union and celebrates the continent's quest for unity, Google is unveiling a range of programs and activities to celebrate Africa's diverse cultural heritage and provide opportunities...

Datacentrix wins three Veeam awards

Datacentrix has received the 2022 'Value Added Reseller of the Year, South Africa' award, one of the highest partner accolades from Veeam Software. The awards are held annually to reward the outstanding success and the commitment of Veeam ProPartner Value-Added...

Qlik acquires Talend

Qlik has closed its acquisition of Talend, expanding the company's capabilities for modern enterprises to access, transform, trust, analyse, and take action with data. "Qlik, together with Talend, will bring significant benefits to customers, including expanded...

Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

Our client in the automotive industry is seeking a Senior Test Analyst to play a key role in a global Zero Trust Initiative. This opportunity offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, ensure world-class quality and security across platforms, and...

Embedded Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop and implement algorithms in C/C++ and MATLAB, contributing to high-performance radar products within an international team. Key Requirements Strong embedded software development in C and C++Algorithm...

Senior Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for a Java Developer with experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. It is preferred that the individual be skilled in Angular and Native android development as the team is cross skilled and multi-functional. We are...

Senior Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Buckle up — we're not just crunching data, we're breaking speed limits with it. Our automotive powerhouse is on the hunt for a Data Engineer/Data Scientist hybrid who lives and breathes Python, MLOps, IaC, Terraform, APIs, and CI/CD wizardry. Think data pipelines on...

Senior Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

We are looking for a Java Developer with experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. It is preferred that the individual be skilled in Angular and Native android development as the team is cross skilled and multi-functional. We are...

Senior Java Developer (Contract) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for a Java Developer with experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. It is preferred that the individual be skilled in Angular and Native android development as the team is cross skilled and multi-functional. We are...

Technical Specialist (Infrastructure Programme Management)

Location: Johannesburg, South AfricaContract Duration: 18 months (Full-time assignment) We are seeking a highly experienced Technical Specialist to join the Programme Management Unit of a leading infrastructure-focused institution. This role offers a unique...

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