The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

AI coding costs set to outstrip developer salaries

By 2028, AI coding costs will overtake the average developer’s salary due to rising large language model (LLM) token consumption and the shift to consumption-based licensing models, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data processed by generative...

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...

New genomic discovery could save groundnut farmers millions

Unpredictable rains pose a serious threat to groundnut farmers, with pre-harvest sprouting causing significant losses. Spanish groundnut varieties, representing nearly 60% of global production, are particularly vulnerable. Premature germination triggered by early...

Are SA companies creating value?

A new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), “2025 Value Creators:  After a Decade of Growth, What's Next?”, provides insights into the global equity capital markets and corporate value creation, including a look at companies in South Africa. The report, which has...

Massive sales, profit growth for Nvidia

Nvidia has reported massive growth for the most recent quarter, with sales up 69% from the comparative period last year to $44,1-billion. Net income was up 26% to $18.78 billion. On 9 April 2025, Nvidia was informed by the US government that a license is required for...

Historic achievement for UP graduate

Mongiwa Hazel Ntuli,  just 17 years old, has graduated with a degree in Actuarial Science from the University of Pretoria, making her one of the youngest graduates in the university’s history. Originally from Rosettenville in Johannesburg, Ntuli demonstrated an...

Malware targeting fintech, online trading uncovered

Kaspersky has revealed the discovery of GriffithRAT, a new and sophisticated malware used in campaigns targeting fintech companies, online trading platforms, and betting firms worldwide, including in the UAE, Egypt, Turkiye and South Africa. Distributed via Skype and...

Ecobank wins Best Bank award

Ecobank has been named Best Bank in Africa 2025 in Global Finance’s World’s Best Banks 2025 Awards. Ecobank Gambia and Ecobank Togo were also named as the Best Banks 2025 in their respective countries. Jeremy Awori, CEO of Ecobank Group, says: “Driving intra-African...

Take-home pay slows again in April

The average nominal take-home pay in April 2025 recorded a second consecutive month of moderation, according to the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which reflects data from approximately 3,8-million salary earners. With economic headwinds mounting and...

Technology critical for African agriculture’s future

Technology - particularly artificial intelligence (AI) – plays a critical role in enhancing agricultural productivity and reducing poverty across the continent. This is one of the findings from a white paper highlighting the trends shaping the agricultural landscape...

AI, IoT drive smart agriculture growth

The global smart agriculture market size is estimated to reach $54,71-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 13,9% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The major factors driving the growth of the agtech industry are the increasing use...

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Metaverse helps bring water to Africa

African metaverse Africarare has joined forces with non-profit organisation Innovation Africa to help deliver clean drinking water to people across the continent. The partnership seeks to empower rural communities by providing access to clean water and light, using...

Ongoing power crisis threatens 5G rollout

The South African telecommunications industry is currently in a state of flux, writes Paul Colmer, exco member at Wireless Access Provider's Association (WAPA). On the one hand, 5G network rollouts are gathering pace, with the latest news that Nokia has won a major...

Why equal opportunities are no longer enough

Even though things have changed, women still earn much less than men and are underrepresented in the workforce. In fact, just 25% of top management in the public and private sectors are women, according to a South Africa Women in Business Trends report and, according...

The power of biometrics

Biometric identification is nothing new. It has literally become a fabric of our everyday routine, with most of us having things like fingerprint recognition readily accessible on our mobile phone to stop others from accessing our device. In the corporate world...

Why top tech careers are being built in healthcare

By 2022, the value of the South African healthcare market was predicted to reach over R681-billion, and this is expected to rise to over R865-billion by 2027. As both the public and private sectors strive towards improved access and quality of care for the country's...

Blurring the lines between data management and cybersecurity

In the past, data management and cybersecurity would fall under separate domains, but with more organisations making the shift to the cloud, data management and data protection have merged, essentially blurring the lines between the two. By Hemant Harie, MD of Gabsten...

Salesforce announces generative AI for CRM

Salesforce has launched Einstein GPT, the world's first generative AI CRM technology, which delivers AI-created content across every sales, service, marketing, commerce, and IT interaction, at hyperscale. With Einstein GPT, Salesforce will transform every customer...

Creating the path to a modern green data centre

According to a recent Forrester study commissioned by Dell Technologies, businesses overprovision their storage environment by an average of 37%, suggesting a good number of customers could realise benefits through consolidation. By reducing data, increasing drive...

Autonomous networks the smart foundation of the digital business

Just five years ago, the fully autonomous network was a tantalising possibility. Now, the world is moving closer to an era when the autonomous network not only exists, but also becomes a game changer for businesses. Shamith Maharaj, managing executive: data networks...

Network Engineer

Key Responsibilities:Design, implement, and maintain complex network infrastructure (VMware, Cisco, Microsoft Azure).Support IP/MPLS network planning and architecture across international environments.Monitor and optimize network performance; troubleshoot and resolve...

C# Developer and Azure Cloud Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for a passionate Senior C# Developer and Azure Cloud Specialist to join an international team developing AI-based quality assurance solutions for industrial production. In this role, you will work with cutting-edge technologies such as Cloud, Edge...

Data Engineer/Data Scientist

Our client is looking for a Data Engineer/Data Scientist hybrid role based in JHB Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Python - Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, Tensorflow/PyTorchSQL Dialects - T-SQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQLMicrosoft Azure -...

Network Engineer – Gauteng Randjespark

Key Responsibilities:Design, implement, and maintain complex network infrastructure (VMware, Cisco, Microsoft Azure).Support IP/MPLS network planning and architecture across international environments.Monitor and optimize network performance; troubleshoot and resolve...

Data Engineer/Data Scientist – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for a Data Engineer/Data Scientist hybrid role based in JHB Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Python - Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, Tensorflow/PyTorchSQL Dialects - T-SQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQLMicrosoft Azure -...

Intermediate Software Developer – C# – Somerset West

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of Enterprise Software Solutions is seeking a deadline-driven Intermediate Software Developer with strong C# skills. The ideal candidate will bring solid development expertise, with additional knowledge of networks, which is considered a...

Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer (Unix/Solaris/Connect Direct)Pretoria-East (hybrid)fintech Minimum Requirements 5+ years of hands-on experience in system engineering, specifically with UNIX and SolarisConnect:Direct Experience: Demonstrated experience in administering and managing...

Technical Test Analyst

Our client is looking for a Technical Test Analyst fully in Office based in CPT Key Requirements 3 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]ISTQBLinuxSeleniumJavaJavaScriptTest Automation knowledgeShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email your...

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