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...

Social media record is not ‘the public’

A new research paper by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) experts in information systems suggests that social media cannot be read as a straightforward record of public opinion on controversial technologies such as ShotSpotter, an acoustic gunshot-detection system...

Cisco study uncovers new AI opportunities for partners

The AI market is maturing, and this is presenting new opportunities for reseller partners, writes Alex Pujols, PhD, vice-president of solutions engineering global partner sales at Cisco. For the third year in a row, we conducted a survey of partners around the world...

Local payment options key for emerging market shoppers

Consumers in the Global South are becoming major contributors to overall economic growth – but  brands need to address these shoppers’ specific needs. A new research report from dLocal, “The Next Wave of Global Consumers”, provides key insights into the shopping...

Fraudsters plumb the depths of airline complaints with new scam

A delayed flight. Missing luggage. A refund that never arrived. For frustrated customers, social media has become a direct route to customer support. They tag the company, explain the problem, and wait for a response. However, threat actors are watching those same...

Tax deadline rush gives scammers an opening

As the 23 October filing deadline for non-provisional individual taxpayers looms, many South Africans are turning their attention to outstanding tax returns – but leaving filing until the last minute could open the doors for opportunistic scammers. They are already...

There are remedies for .za domain name fraud

Close to 80% of South African households have at least one person who accesses the Internet. And, sooner or later, practically all local Internet users will experience online fraud. The good news, however, is there are specific remedies available for fraud involving...

Mitsumi to distribute Samsung’s mobile products in SA

Kathy Gibson reports – Samsung has appointed Mitsumi as a distributor for its mobile products in South Africa. The two companies have an existing partnership in the rest of Africa and the Middle East, but this is Mitsumi’s first foray into the South African market...

20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing

Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...

OpenAI discloses new agent issues, sets up reporting framework

OpenAI has revealed that six new incidents of unexpected or concerning AI model behaviour have come to light, prompting it to update its framework for reporting model misalignment. The best-known recent incident was an OpenAI agent acting autonomously to hack a...

How to beat the runaway cost of AI tokens

Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Sandton - For much of the 20th century, oil was the currency that drove the economy. As we entered the 21st century, businesses started to refer to data as the “new oil”. Today, organisations are realising that data is only...

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Modular edge data centres are powering Africa’s digital leap

With Africa’s digital economy stretching far beyond its metros, the traditional model of sprawling data‑centre campuses is no longer adequate. The continent needs infrastructure capable of spanning the distance. By David Borchardt, head of architecture and design at...

AI-powered scams and identity attacks the top cyber threats

Cyberlogic warns that organisations must turn employees into a "human firewall" as cybercriminals increasingly target people instead of technology. As organisations continue investing heavily in cybersecurity technologies, attackers are shifting their focus away from...

Banks do not need more AI ambition. They need AI that they can govern

Banks are no longer discussing artificial intelligence (AI) as a distant possibility. It is already moving into analytics, risk, fraud, customer engagement, operations, and decision support. By Craig Stephens, advisory business solutions manager at SAS Africa The real...

Embedded AI must be a board-level priority in 2026

A new phase of enterprise AI is emerging, one that demands attention at the very top of the organisation. by Sergio Maccotta, senior vice-president and GM of SAP MEA South For years, companies throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa have experimented with AI by...

VMware licensing turns XenServer into an enterprise comeback story

XenServer has quietly re-emerged as one of the most discussed alternatives in enterprise virtualisation circles, especially among organisations looking to reduce hypervisor costs without rebuilding their entire infrastructure stack. This is according to Troye MD Helen...

Data storage customers can learn from my experience

Many of our customers, in South Africa and around the globe, choose to stay on older software because it feels safer, even if it quietly limits their capabilities, writes Jonathan Allmayer, senior account executive at Dell Technologies South Africa. When customers...

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Hire Resolve's client is urgently seeking the expertise of a Project Manager (Interior Design) in Cape Town. Key Requirements: 5-7 Years experience within the built environmentDegree in Interior Design, Architecture or similarPost Graduate Qualification in Project...

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Hire Resolve's client is urgently seeking the expertise of a Project Manager (Interior Design) in Cape Town. Key Requirements: 5-7 Years experience within the built environmentDegree in Interior Design, Architecture or similarPost Graduate Qualification in Project...

Linux System Administrator (Senior) – Hybrid – JHB

ENVIRONMENT:A leading domain registration and website hosting company based in Johannesburg provides a range of online solutions that enable SMEs and entrepreneurs to establish and grow their digital presence. They are seeking an experienced, hands-on Linux System...

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My client based in Bellville, Cape Town is currently looking for an Oracle PL/SQL Developer to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Design, develop, maintain and support high-quality software solutions.Develop solutions that align with...

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My client based in Bellville, Cape Town is currently looking for an Oracle PL/SQL Developer to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Design, develop, maintain and support high-quality software solutions.Develop solutions that align with...

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Great developers don't always need thousands of lines of code. Build smarter systems that make a growing renewable energy business work better. Is this you?You're an analytical problem-solver who enjoys finding simpler, smarter ways to get things done. Comfortable...

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Great developers don't always need thousands of lines of code. Build smarter systems that make a growing renewable energy business work better. Is this you?You're an analytical problem-solver who enjoys finding simpler, smarter ways to get things done. Comfortable...

Systems Administrator – Eastern Cape

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR | AGRICULTURE & OPERATIONSThe OpportunityA well-established agricultural organisation is seeking a Systems Administrator to join its team in the Langkloof region. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically minded and solutions-driven...

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