Even without data centres, Africa faces water bankruptcy

A new United Nations (UN) report says the world has moved past a water crisis into water bankruptcy – and Africa’s utility numbers already show what that looks like.

How technology is changing decision-making in mining

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), and particularly AI, is no longer a pipedream in South African mining - technology is already influencing how decisions are made, how risks are managed, and how value is created. It’s a critical period for the local mining...

AMD launches full-stack compute for agentic AI

AMD has launched its next-generation AI infrastructure and physical AI portfolio, led by AMD Helios rackscale solutions now in production and set to be be deployed by at gigawatt scale. At its Advancing AI 2026 event yesterday, AMD chair and CEO Dr Lisa Su said: “The...

Does SA have what it takes to stay off the FATF greylist?

On 24 October 2025, the Financial Action Task Force removed South Africa from its list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, 32 months after being placed there in February 2023. The reforms that got it off the list were real: new legislation, better beneficial...

Microsoft launches new AI-focused business

Recognising the speed with which AI is being adopted, Microsoft has formed a new operating business – Microsoft Frontier Company – focused on delivering Frontier Transformation through AI for its global customer base. The software giant says customers have moved...

Enterprises fall victim to AI security risks

AI-related risks are already becoming a reality for enterprises. According to a DigiCert survey, more than three quarters (78%) of organisations have experienced AI-related incidents or identified AI-related vulnerabilities, highlighting the challenges they face as AI...

Urgent need to strengthen Africa’s trade and investment resilience

Africa’s trade landscape remains heavily dominated by export of raw materials, including agricultural products, oil, gas and minerals, while imports continue to be heavily skewed towards manufactured goods and machinery. This is the headline finding from “Africa’s...

Securing agentic AI boosts network security market

The global network security market eclipsed $7-billion in 1Q 2026 - up 14% percent year-over-year – according to Dell’Oro Group. Growth remained resilient, but the stronger market signal was policy-plane expansion as enterprises increased investment in architectures...

Online sales push malls to offer more

South Africans are visiting shopping malls less frequently than they used to, staying for shorter periods and their trips are more deliberate. With online shopping and lifestyle changes fuelling South Africa’s changing shopping habits, shopping malls are reimagining...

Seacom deploys a high-capacity Nairobi–Kampala route

Seacom has launched a new high-capacity terrestrial network route between Nairobi and Kampala, reinforcing one of East Africa’s most critical digital corridors. ​ The new route connects key infrastructure hubs in Nairobi, Kisumu and Kampala, creating a more resilient...

Governments step in to support Gen Z in the job market ​

There is a widespread belief that Gen Z is somehow ill-equipped for the modern workplace: unambitious, disengaged, unwilling to put in the hours. It’s an easy headline, but it is the wrong conclusion to draw, writes Mark Dixon, founder and CEO of International...

Corporate phishing technique uses popular AI web development platform

Kaspersky has discovered that attackers have begun exploiting another legitimate service for malicious purposes – this time it is Tencent EdgeOne Pages, a platform for creating and hosting web applications. Attackers are misusing its capabilities to generate phishing...

UK bans social media for under-16s

The UK government today banned social media platforms from offering services to under-16s. The government plans to use the same model for a social media ban as Australia. This would capture user-to-user platforms, whose purpose is to enable social interaction...

It’s official: ‘very strong’ El Nino now likely

NOAA’s National Weather Service has announced that El Nino has developed in the tropical Pacific, and issued an El Nino Advisory. El Nino, the warm phase of the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO), is predicted to intensify to a moderate or strong level this fall....

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Why AI voice agents are being met with open arms

For years, the South African contact centre industry has been building the foundations of digital customer service, writes Bruce von Maltitz, CEO of 1Stream. While the traditional automated systems that aided them have served us well, we have now reached a massive...

AI success hinges on strategy, skills and organisational maturity

Organisations rushing into artificial intelligence (AI) without a clear strategy and the right internal capability risk overpromising, underdelivering, and ultimately damaging their credibility in the market. According to Lebo Masola-Mnjama, talent manager at Dariel,...

Healthcare AI without infrastructure is digital load shedding

When a power grid cannot meet demand, the result is not a gradual decline, it’s instability. By Heny Adams, country manager at InterSystems South Africa Healthcare systems are now approaching a similar inflexion point with artificial intelligence. AI introduces new...

Africa’s opportunity amid global tech layoffs

From Silicon Valley to Europe’s boardrooms, tech executives are trimming headcount again. In contrast, across Africa, employers and governments face the dilemma of a digital skills shortage, writes Dr Jannie Zaaiman, secretary-general of Technology Information...

HR key to an AI-ready organisation

Artificial intelligence (AI) can create enormous advantages for organisations and has become an important competitive consideration. But during 2025, AI hype started showing cracks as many companies reported failed pilots and underwhelming results. Yet, the...

Rethinking antivirus in a modern security landscape

Antivirus has come a long way since its early signature-based roots, but even the most advanced versions cannot keep up with the speed and complexity of current cyber threats. By Ivaan Captieux, security consultant at Galix Attacks now bypass traditional controls...

Rethinking power for Africa’s data centres

Africa’s digital economy is scaling faster than its power systems. By Mourad Younis, cloud and services provider segment leader at Schneider Electric, Middle East & Africa Cloud regions, artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, fintech, health platforms and...

SA’s transmission network faces copper cable quality dilemma

South Africa's cable industry has the capacity and expertise to support grid optimisation, but only if it is protected against substandard imports that are already undermining the safety and performance of industrial, domestic and renewable energy installations. Andre...

Organisations will finally operationalise AI in 2026

This year will be a decisive turning point in how organisations deploy and derive value from artificial intelligence (AI). This is according to Cliff de Wit, chief innovation officer at Accelera Digital Group (ADG), who says businesses will move beyond experimentation...

Cloud without AI is just expensive storage

When the world was introduced to “the cloud revolution”, businesses were promised agility, scalability, and efficiency. As a result, companies migrated workloads, modernised infrastructure, and spent millions in the process, writes Richard Vester, chief executive:...

C# Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein

C# DEVELOPER (INTERMEDIATE TO SENIOR)Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain C#/.NET applications.Design, develop, test, and maintain React applicationsDevelop and support RESTful Web APIs and backend services.Implement data access solutions using...

Business Analyst

The Business Analyst is expected to possess advanced analytical capabilities, a comprehensive understanding of systems, and expertise in optimising business processes.Responsibilities include documenting and analysing business processes, contributing to process...

C++ Developer

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior C++ Developer to join a fully remote team in South Africa, working on high-performance real-time video streaming and processing applications used by leading global production studios. This role is ideal for a developer...

Senior .Net IoT Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you a tinkerer who likes building cool and exciting products for large scale enterprises? Our clients in the consulting space are in search for a seasoned .Net Developer for a permanent position based in Bryanston.Excellent communication and an passion for...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

The Business Analyst is expected to possess advanced analytical capabilities, a comprehensive understanding of systems, and expertise in optimising business processes.Responsibilities include documenting and analysing business processes, contributing to process...

C++ Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior C++ Developer to join a fully remote team in South Africa, working on high-performance real-time video streaming and processing applications used by leading global production studios. This role is ideal for a developer...

Senior Data Engineer

Design, build, and maintain ELT pipelines: Pipeline success rate (% jobs completed without failure).Data latency (extraction to availability).Error resolution turnaround time.Integrate data across systems (WMS, TMS, ERP, IoT): Number of successful system...

Project Manager

Our client is looking for a highly accomplished Project Manager to oversee the successful execution of major construction and infrastructure developments in Johannesburg. This opportunity is suited to a strategic leader with extensive experience managing...

Senior Data Engineer – Gauteng Gauteng

Design, build, and maintain ELT pipelines: Pipeline success rate (% jobs completed without failure).Data latency (extraction to availability).Error resolution turnaround time.Integrate data across systems (WMS, TMS, ERP, IoT): Number of successful system...

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