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...

Location data sharing raises privacy risks

Your mobile browsers could be sharing your location data. To understand the extent of location tracking in mobile browsers, cybersecurity firm Surfshark has analysed 15 popular applications and discovered that more than half of them gather location data. Four of them...

Global D2C revenue set for $370m surge

A new study by global tech strategist Juniper Research has found that satellite provider revenue from direct-to-cell (D2C) will exceed $370-million in 2026, up from $100-million this year. This substantial single-year growth of more than 260% is fuelled by growing...

AMD and HPE collaborate on open rack-scale AI infrastructure

AMD has announced an expanded collaboration with HPE to accelerate the next generation of open, scalable AI infrastructure built on AMD leadership compute technologies. HPE will become one of the first system providers to adopt the AMD “Helios” rack-scale AI...

Escalating attacks drive need for digital executive protection

There has been a frightening escalation in cyberthreats targeting business leaders and their families, according to a new report released by BlackCloak, a pioneer in digital executive protection for executive leaders, board members, and their families - as well as...

Cloud security report exposes dangerous blind spots

Systemic weaknesses, including alert fatigue, fragmented toolsets, and a widespread inability for organisations to detect lateral movement or defend against AI-driven attacks, leaves enterprises dangerously exposed. This is among the findings from Check Point Software...

AI, quantum, neurotechnology could unlock brain-machine interface

IBM has entered a joint study agreement with Inclusive Brains, which specialises in non-invasive neurotechnologies and multimodal artificial intelligence, to experiment with advanced AI and quantum machine learning techniques. The aim of the joint study is to boost...

Targeted attacks mimic executives to steal funds

With cyberthreats to business executives on the rise, Kaspersky has detected a series of sophisticated attack attempts aimed at deceiving an organisation’s finance team into paying fraudulent invoices. Emails mimicking correspondence between the organisation’s CEO and...

AI pushes tech sector emissions, energy use up

Technology sector carbon emissions continued their rise in recent years, fueled by rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and data infrastructure, according to Greening Digital Companies 2025. The report, produced by the International Telecommunication Union...

AI PC cuts eye lesion detection to seconds

A comprehensive eye exam in a crowded doctor’s office can often take the better part of two hours, with much of that time spent waiting for dilation-related eye drops to take effect before tests even begin. While an initial diagnosis using fundus photography can be...

Venture capital set for measured rebound

Venture capital across South Africa and the broader African continent is entering a period of cautious recovery and renewed opportunity, after two years of contraction and recalibration. This is according to Alison Collier, MD of Endeavor South Africa, who shares...

SA must act on AI skills now

Generative AI is no longer a future concept or a speculative technology. It is here now, rapidly reshaping industries and rewriting the rules of competitiveness. By Ntsako Baloyi, senior manager in the technology business at Accenture, Africa In South Africa, the...

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Talent acquisition in the age or urgency

Our sense of urgency is rising. To keep up in a world of ChatGPT and groceries in under 60 minutes, we have to act fast. By Christelle Hargroves, founder and CEO of Avita Part of acting fast is hiring fast. But this isn’t that simple. When a company has a vacancy,...

+OneX acquires MMC

+OneX, the solutions and systems integrator in the Reunert Group, has concluded an agreement to acquire privately-owned cybersecurity and managed services company MMC for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition of MMC boosts +OneX’s ability to offer its clients...

Managing workflow, not people, is key to business success

Simply put, flow is the movement and delivery of customer value through a process. Not having a good grip on flow means that an organisation cannot sustainably deliver value to its customers. In short, bad workflow means a constant struggle to accomplish more and...

Luno launches crypto investment bundle in SA

Crypto investment app Luno has launched the Luno Large Cap Bundle, allowing Luno customers to access crypto investment bundles. Luno has partnered with CoinDesk Indices to provide customers with access to investment bundles that aim to follow CoinDesk’s broad market...

Moore’s Law turns to data centre power savings

In the past year, the focus on power consumption and running costs in data center infrastructure has reached unprecedented levels. Power efficiency has become a crucial factor that most customers prioritise when selecting new systems. By Craig Parker, head of hybrid...

Conversational AI helps to fight fraud while reducing customer friction

The risks of identity fraud remain as high as ever for consumers and banks alike. Global research from Experian shows that 58% of consumers have been a victim of online fraud or know someone who has been a victim, or both. By Brendan Van Staaden, managing executive of...

The future of OT is about an integrated approach

Operational technology (OT) cyber security, while currently lagging behind IT security and facing growing risk, is now positioned to leapfrog directly into an advanced level of cyber security maturity. This is according to Matthew Taljaard, systems engineer:...

Lenovo extends channel program

Lenovo has announced the next chapter of its Lenovo 360 global channel framework for partners. The latest evolution comprises new ways to “learn and earn” with Lenovo 360 Engage, expands access to Lenovo 360 Circle community initiative on sustainability, and launches...

Virtual agents help contact centres deal with unreachable customers

Ask the average South African how load-shedding is affecting businesses, they’ll probably mention mining and industry or small businesses (such as hairdressers and restaurants) that rely on a consistent flow of energy. But the impact of the power outages that have...

DevOps Engineer

The DevOps Engineer will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and maintaining the company's CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions. This role will champion DevOps best practices, foster collaboration between...

Business Analyst (12 months Contract) – Gauteng Pretoria

The purpose of this position is to provide end-to-end business analysis services to the Domestic and Regional Settlement Services Division in order to identify business problems and needs, determine solutions and enable improvements in organisational processes.JOB...

DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

The DevOps Engineer will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and maintaining the company's CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions. This role will champion DevOps best practices, foster collaboration between...

Front End Developer – Mozambique at Reverside

About ReversideReverside is an established IT services provider focused on delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and...

Project Manager IT

PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for an OT/IT Project Manager for a 1 YEAR CONTRACT position within the mining industry. Based in Centurion, must be open to travel. Key Responsibilities: Provide on-site leadership, building and motivating project teams to achieve...

Front End Developer – Mozambique at Reverside – Remote Remote

About ReversideReverside is an established IT services provider focused on delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and...

Project Manager IT – Gauteng Johannesburg

PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for an OT/IT Project Manager for a 1 YEAR CONTRACT position within the mining industry. Based in Centurion, must be open to travel. Key Responsibilities: Provide on-site leadership, building and motivating project teams to achieve...

Test Analyst (QA) (Investment Management)

Leading investment management company, with operations locally and internationally is seeking a dynamic and curious Test Analyst / Quality Assurance Analyst to ensure that new software features and enhancements satisfy the specified business requirements.They seek a...

Mid-Level C++ Developer

Seeking an energetic Mid-Level C++ Developer to join an IT team specializing in Fuel Automation Systems that operate on contact-less smart card technology. Key Requirements Minimum 2 years working experience in a development capacity (following...

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