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%...

Nvidia and MediaTek build AI edge-to-cloud platforms

Nvidia and MediaTek have announced a deepening of their longstanding collaboration to build the next generations of AI computing platforms — spanning AI infrastructure, local AI computing and automotive. As part of the expanded collaboration, MediaTek will adopt the...

Vodacom challenge collects 2,2 tonnes of e-waste

Gauteng recorded the highest participation in Vodacom South Africa's Turn Your E-Waste into Rewards Challenge, demonstrating that South Africans are willing to embrace responsible e-waste recycling when it is made simple, convenient and rewarding. Delivered in...

Cape Town among world’s top cities for remote work

The growing appeal of Cape Town for digital nomads and remote professionals has seen the city ranked among the world’s 50 best cities for remote work. The Mother City has secured 42nd place in the International Workplace Group (IWG) 2026 Work From Anywhere Index. The...

Technology sovereignty will advance slowly through 2030

Global technology sovereignty - a country’s ability to develop, operate, and secure critical technologies independently of foreign governments’ influence - will evolve slowly over the next five years, according to Forrester’s Global Sovereignty Forecast, 2025 to 2030....

Drop in job postings signals more selective hiring processes

The global job market experienced a decline in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, with job postings down by 2,3% QoQ, according to GlobalData, suggesting that employers adopted a more cautious hiring approach amid economic uncertainty and rapid AI adoption. GlobalData’s...

Meta launches open AI model

Meta Superintelligence Labs has launched its latest agentic model – Muse Glimmer – and is open sourcing the model weights under a permissive Apache 2.0 licence. Muse Glimmer is a 30-billion-parameter model optimised for always-on local agent workflows. It’s small...

Nvidia and partners aim to unlock $500bn in AI infrastructure spending

Nvidia has announced strategic partnerships to establish independent compute financing platforms with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs and KKR to mobilise over $500-billion of third-party capital for the buildout of AI infrastructure over time....

AMD buys Taalas to advance AI inference

AMD has announced it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Taalas, a pioneer in specialised AI inference silicon. As AI inference becomes one of the fastest-growing segments of the AI market and workloads become increasingly specialised, the acquisition...

Campus switch market boosted by AI cybersecurity threats

The need to refresh unsupported equipment is driving the Campus Ethernet Switch market, and threats exposed by AI models such as Mythos will accelerate the replacement urgency, according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group. “Enterprises are focusing on security audits...

Businesses win when women gain workplace flexibility

When businesses give women access to professional workspaces closer to home, they gain stronger collaboration, networking and performance in return. This ties into this year’s National Women’s Day theme, “Empower Woman, Empower the Nation”, to life, according to...

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Obsidian Systems strengthens Red Hat specialisations

Obsidian Systems has joined the Red Hat Specialised Partner Program for the Mission Critical Automation specialisation, strengthening its ability to support South African organisations as automation becomes a core requirement for modern IT operations. The recognition...

Vertiv slashes cooling energy consumption for Acciona data centre

Vertiv has announced the successful modernisation of the cooling infrastructure at Acciona’s corporate headquarters data centre in Madrid. Acciona shared that the project delivered about 70% reduction in cooling-related energy consumption, and projected a return on...

Still Good wins 2026 Startup of the Year Award

Innovation City, in collaboration with Absa and Payfast by Network, hosted the 2026 Startup of the Year Awards, celebrating South African startups driving growth, innovation, and global expansion. The event took the form of a high-energy pitch competition. Still Good,...

Beyond AI skills: 10 roles that pay you to think differently

The World Economic Forum predicts that nearly 40% of on-the-job skills will change by 2030. The capabilities gaining ground aren't just technical. Creative thinking, resilience, and analytical thinking are rising just as fast as AI and big data. And the tasks least...

Local language models critical for accurate AI transcription

As AI becomes more deeply embedded in business systems, South African companies need to assess whether the underlying language tools are fit for the local market. This is the view of Euphoria Telecom MD Warren Hawkins, who says: “Transcription accuracy is becoming a...

Is materials risk killing African renewables’ returns?

Africa’s booming renewable energy market is sitting on a hidden risk that could wipe out much of the upside returns that investors expect from the popular small to mid‑size solar‑plus‑battery plants. Frederik Theron, chief operating officer of Sustain Group, warns...

Build a successful career in supply chain

In a world of constant disruption, African supply chains are under pressure to become faster, smarter and more resilient. But while the supply chain landscape is shifting, one fact remains unchanged: the success of supply chains depends on the people who manage them....

Africa’s election cycle puts service delivery under the spotlight

African governments face two powerful converging forces this year: a rapid acceleration in digital government initiatives, and one of the most intense election cycles in the continent’s recent history. By Lance Williams, public sector lead at SAP Africa At least 24...

SA can’t afford manual, fragmented systems in 2026

2026 is a defining year for South Africa's public procurement landscape. As compliance tightens under the Public Procurement Act (PPA), digital procurement is no longer a future ambition, it is fast becoming a governance requirement. For public institutions still...

Database Manager (Transaction Support)

The Transaction Support / Database Manager is responsible for managing and maintaining the firm's transaction databases, CRM platforms, investor and client information, and deal pipeline while providing operational support throughout the transaction lifecycle. The...

Database Manager (Transaction Support) – Gauteng Sandown

The Transaction Support / Database Manager is responsible for managing and maintaining the firm's transaction databases, CRM platforms, investor and client information, and deal pipeline while providing operational support throughout the transaction lifecycle. The...

Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you passionate about building world-class data platforms that process millions of records and power real-time insights?We're looking for a Data Engineer who thrives on solving complex data challenges, designing scalable data solutions, and working with...

Power BI Developer

Passionate about creating dashboards that drive business decisions?We're working with leading organisations that are transforming the way they use business intelligence and reporting. We are expanding our network of Power BI Developers for future projects across...

Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

Are you passionate about building world-class data platforms that process millions of records and power real-time insights?We're looking for a Data Engineer who thrives on solving complex data challenges, designing scalable data solutions, and working with...

Power BI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Passionate about creating dashboards that drive business decisions?We're working with leading organisations that are transforming the way they use business intelligence and reporting. We are expanding our network of Power BI Developers for future projects across...

Angular Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a talented and motivated Angular Developer to design, develop, and maintain modern web applications using Angular and related front-end technologies. The successful candidate will work closely with UX/UI designers, product owners, back-end developers,...

Machine Learning Engineer

Ready to build intelligent systems that solve real-world business challenges?Our clients are investing in AI-driven platforms and intelligent automation. We are building a pipeline of Machine Learning Engineers for upcoming opportunities across enterprise...

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