Negative sentiment drives call for data centre transparency

Kathy Gibson reports from Vertiv Week in Zagreb – With data centres experiencing massive growth around the globe, the industry needs to do a better job of telling people the benefits they offer humanity at large. Worldwide, uncertainty about possible risks posed by...

Growing energy demand will limit ambitious climate goals

The global economy is on the cusp of a major shift where most of future global energy demand growth will come from emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). The new realities of meeting this demand alongside the need for energy security, resilience and...

AI spend soars to unprecedented levels

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,7-trillion in 2026, a 49,5% increase year-over-year, according to Gartner. “Demand for AI infrastructure (including AI-optimised IaaS, AI-optimised servers, AI network fabric, AI processing semiconductors and devices)...

Defences improve, but ransomware still threatens SA businesses

Almost two-thirds (63%) of ransomware incidents in South Africa resulted in data being encrypted over the past year, according to the new State of Ransomware in South Africa 2026 report from Sophos. This is above the global average of 56% and an increase from the 60%...

SA is closing five power stations. How do other countries compare?

A Compare the Market analysis of countries across the world finds that some countries are not ready for renewables, while others are closing more power stations than they’re building. South Africa is closing five coal-fired power plants by 2040, with a plan to rely on...

SA companies face more and deadlier attacks

Globally, the time between a network intrusion and data theft has dropped to around 72 minutes, down from 285 minutes in 2024. For South African organisations, which recorded a 60% rise in data breaches in the first half of 2025 alone, that shrinking window is fast...

Applications open for ISPA Inspires education sponsorship

South Africa’s Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) invites applications for its “ISPA Inspires scholarship” for the 2026 academic year. Applications open today, Monday 1 September, and will close on 30 October. Visit the ISPA Inspires website for more...

Strong iOS growth drives up smartphone market

Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 1% year-on-year (YoY) in 2025 to 1,24-billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This represents an improvement from the previous forecast of 0,6%,...

Pump my Android … safely

With a goal to curb malware and financial scams, Google has announced a new policy requiring developer verification for all Android app installations on certified devices - those with preloaded Google Mobile Services (like Samsung, Pixel, and others) - starting in...

Diverse and flexible skills needed in renewable energy sector

A new research report from the University of Cape Town’s Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (SALDRU) – Renewable Energy Skills Mapping and Labour Market Analysis in the Western Cape - offers a comprehensive analysis of the renewable energy skills...

TIA and Sedfa accelerating SA’s startup and SME ecosystem

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (Sedfa) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) looking to create a more integrated and supportive environment for innovators and Micro, Small, and Medium...

Trusted emails are weaponised for attacks

Cisco Talos’ Q2 2025 cybersecurity report reveals a notable shift in attacker objectives and methods. Although phishing activity declined by 40% compared to Q1, it remained the leading initial access method for threat actors - with most campaigns focused on credential...

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Telkom Business and YEP! add AI tools

Telkom Business is making artificial intelligence (AI) available to SMMEs, with users of its YEP! business portal for SMMEs now having access to tools for reputation management and social marketing. Each tool comes in a Standard (free) version, while the added...

Find out what that car is really worth

GetWorth has launched its Value Calculator, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool designed to assist car buyers in determining the true worth of similar models they are shopping for in the market. Weighing up value in the used car market can be difficult. Even...

Bridging the chasm between education and employment

Practical skills and proven expertise are expected of job seekers, so how do graduates bridge the gap between experience and employment, writes Philisa Mvunyiswa, recruitment consultant at Altron Karabina . The gap between completing education and finding a job can be...

Digital transformation is dependent on engaged leaders

Humans - not technology - will pave the way to digital transformation success. Indeed, having a digitisation strategy in place is the starting point, but to truly activate a digital transformation programme, organisations need a strong leadership team that has acute...

Is the annual performance review still relevant?

The world of work has changed dramatically over the past few years, even before the pandemic and the rise in remote work cemented new ways of working. But while many historic business processes and practices have long since fallen along the wayside in favour of more...

Building communities with online gaming

Video games are not new. The very first video game was created in 1958, and the scene kept growing. Today, millions play games in an industry that out earns movies and music. Yet gaming has only recently truly entered the mainstream, and for this we can thank...

Age is really just a number in the multi-generational workforce

For the first time ever, five generations are working side by side in the workplace. With advancements in health and subsequent age, which are seeing employees retiring at a later stage in life, we are living in a time of a powerful, experienced, and diverse...

RFID the invisible technology powering future retail stores

Building the retail store of the future requires a fundamental shift in perspective: the withdrawal of technology from the front and centre to the background. By Peter Ludi, MD: solutions at redPanda Software The key theme for the future retail environment is a pivot...

Golden learning, development opportunities for SA

South Africa has a golden opportunity to compete internationally for e-learning projects alongside the likes of India and the Philippines. That is according to Tom Kuhlmann, chief learning architect at US-based Articulate, who addressed delegates at New Leaf...

Junior-Mid Software Developer (C#.Net)

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious Junior-Mid Software Developer with strong C#.Net skills is sought by a dynamic provider of world-class Outsourced and Incident Management Services based in Tokai. You will help design, develop and maintain various...

Integration Developer

Purpose of the RoleThe Integration Developer will be responsible for designing, building, and implementing integration solutions that enable seamless data exchange between various systems, applications, and databases across the organisation. The role ensures that...

Junior-Mid Software Developer (C#.Net) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious Junior-Mid Software Developer with strong C#.Net skills is sought by a dynamic provider of world-class Outsourced and Incident Management Services based in Tokai. You will help design, develop and maintain various...

Integration Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Purpose of the RoleThe Integration Developer will be responsible for designing, building, and implementing integration solutions that enable seamless data exchange between various systems, applications, and databases across the organisation. The role ensures that...

Graduate/Junior Developer

This is the dream job for a smart and enthusiastic young graduate looking to get ahead in their professional career.A leading integration's and products company with a specialisation in the HR Automatation Industry is looking to hire a talented, energetic and suitably...

Application Architect

Purpose of the RoleThe Applications Architect will be responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimising the organisation's enterprise-wide application architecture. The role ensures that application design and implementation align with approved enterprise...

Graduate/Junior Developer – Gauteng Sandton

This is the dream job for a smart and enthusiastic young graduate looking to get ahead in their professional career.A leading integration's and products company with a specialisation in the HR Automatation Industry is looking to hire a talented, energetic and suitably...

Application Architect – Gauteng Centurion

Purpose of the RoleThe Applications Architect will be responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimising the organisation's enterprise-wide application architecture. The role ensures that application design and implementation align with approved enterprise...

IT Quality Test Analyst (CH1184)

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for an IT Quality Test Analyst will work closely as part of the software delivery team and will assist with testing life cycle activities to ensure successful completion of business initiatives. Testing...

Cloud Developer (BI Tableau & DevOps)

We're hiring a Cloud Developer (BI, Tableau & DevOps) for one of South Africa's leading establishments, where data-driven insights play a central role in strategic decision-making. This role is ideal for a technically strong developer who enjoys transforming...

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