Drought could impact three-quarters of the world by 2050
The poorest and the most vulnerable are generally those that suffer the most from water scarcity. This is the word from University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Professor Djiby Thiam, director of the Water and Production Economics Research Unit at the Faculty of Commerce,...
Warning: the AI trade is fracturing fast
AI investors should follow three priorities for the rest of 2026, as sharp swings are exposing which parts of the AI trade are built on real demand and which are not. Nigel Green, MD of deVere Group points out that this year’s AI rally is splintering sharply, with...
Young South Africans buy fewer cars
The number of buyers' under-35 of new and used cars in South Africa has dropped over the last 10 years - relative to those over-35 - as stagnant personal income, high levels of youth unemployment, and rising living costs have squeezed disposable income. Increased...
Japan, Nvidia launch world’s first national AI infrastructure
Nvidia is working with Noetra Corporation – and Japan’s AI and industry leaders - to launch an Nvidia Vera Rubin AI factory with 13 750 Nvidia Vera CPUs and 27 500 Nvidia Rubin GPUs for national physical AI, marking a world first and strengthening the country’s AI...
Premium-Class travel now the way to fly
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its latest World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) which show that Premium-Class travel is now on the up and showing strong growth. Updated annually, WATS provides data related to demand, supply, and...
New battery factory drives industrialisation, job creation
Kathy Gibson reports - Actom has opened a new assembly line for locally-assembled LiFePO₄ battery energy storage systems (BESS). Yesterday, the company also announced that is expanding manufacturing capacity for its high voltage equipment. These moves are significant...
AI crosses from assistant to operator in cyberattacks
There has been a decisive shift in cyberattacks over the past 12 months: artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from assisting attackers to operating attacks, according to Check Point’s Annual AI Security Report 2026. Where AI once helped criminals prepare, it now...
Four core pillars underpin successful enterprise AI adoption
Despite substantial investment and strategic focus on AI over nearly four years, most enterprises are still in the early phases of AI adoption and have yet to realise meaningful value from the technology, according to GlobalData. AI has been the hottest enterprise...
SA has a STEM education crisis
South Africa’s declining performance in STEM education has become a pressing concern - and global benchmarks consistently ranking the nation poorly in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics highlight systemic challenges that demand urgent attention. This...
Cape Town supports controversial rezoning for new data centre
The City of Cape Town has paved the way for the construction of an Equinix hyperscaler data centre at King Air Industria (KAI) estate. The city’s Municipal Planning Tribunal (MPT) has passed an application to rezone the estate from Mixed Use to General Industrial....
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The real retention fix for call centres means adding actual value
Staff churn is an ongoing challenge across the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry, especially in call centres where long shifts and constant performance pressure are part of daily operations. By Lushan Sundram, senior sales and business development manager at...
Why good governance must power Africa’s just transition
Africa’s energy challenge is not a shortage of resources. It is a shortage of governance that works. By Sola Adebawo, GM: government, joint venture and external relations at Heritage Operational Services The continent holds some of the world’s richest solar potential,...
Huawei is building one of SA’s most visible ICT talent ecosystems
As South Africa sharpens its focus on economic growth, digital inclusion and future-facing skills, Huawei is building one of the country’s most visible ICT talent ecosystems, with nearly 37 -00 participants reached in the past two years through its digital skills...
The CFO’s new mandate for AI assurance
Artificial intelligence (AI) influences forecasts, accelerating reconciliations, shaping decisions made on working capital and generating real-time insights. By Aaron Harris, chief technology officer of Sage What began as a simple way to automate tasks quickly evolved...
As SA invests in digital payments infrastructure it misses a key layer
South Africa is making meaningful progress in building out its digital payments infrastructure. But there is a critical gap in how this investment is being framed, writes Mpho Sadiki, MD: merchant services, Africa at Network International and Payfast by Network....
Online retailers confuse compliance with cybersecurity
For e-commerce enterprises in a booming, R130-billion and counting industry, it is tempting to view payments compliance as the finish line, a signal that a business is secure. But in practice, compliance is just the starting point. There are many who don’t realise...
PMI Agile Alliance unveils Manifesto for Enterprise Agility
PMI Agile Alliance has released the Manifesto for Enterprise Agility, a leadership guide for organisations facing frequent disruption and rising pressure to reinvent. PMI global C-suite research shows that reinvention is the norm: 93% of senior executives say they...
Origin Labs, Intel advance AI skills in Africa
Origin Research and Innovation Labs have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Intel to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) skills development and innovation across Africa. The partnership aims to empower educators and students at academic institutions...
SMS still an essential communication channel in a digital-first world
In an era of advanced messaging apps and rich digital experiences, SMS remains one of the most fundamental layers of customer communication. It's the channel that works when everything else requires a download, a data connection, or an app account. By Mirza Bukva,...
Shop2Shop and SallyPOS close the payment gap
Shop2Shop and SallyPOS have announced a formal strategic partnership that integrates two previously separate layers of the merchant experience – card payments and point of sale (POS) – into a unified ecosystem. The collaboration places the SallyPOS platform directly...
Senior Java Engineer (Data Engineering) (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:WORK on cutting-edge Data Engineering projects of a US-based growing premium Software Product and Consulting Services company seeking a Senior Java Engineer with strong Data Engineering. You will be focused on executing critical enterprise data retention,...
Mobile Developer (iOS Specialist) – JHB/Centurion
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Security Solutions provider in Centurion is seeking highly experienced and skilled Intermediate iOS Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Swift and SwiftUI and a proven track record of delivering...
Systems Controller – KwaZulu-Natal Durban North
Provide 1st line support for the hospital system users at all times,Maintain and manage all IT Systems and IT/BI Equipment on site and ensure all IT equipment and cabling complies with LHC standards,Monitoring of main network and cabinet to ensure WAN/LAN network is...
IT Auditor (JHB) – Gauteng Randburg
ENVIRONMENT:BE responsible for the successful design and implementation of specialised IT audits, aligned with the IT Audit Plan as the next IT Auditor sought by a dynamic Security Solutions provider in Centurion. You will focus on evaluating the adequacy and...
Senior Network Engineer (CCIE) (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Century City
ENVIRONMENT:ANALYSE & solve common and complex network problems through reasoning, troubleshooting, and innovative thinking as the next Senior Network Engineer sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. You will provide advanced Cisco...
Senior Java Engineer (Data Engineering) (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:WORK on cutting-edge Data Engineering projects of a US-based growing premium Software Product and Consulting Services company seeking a Senior Java Engineer with strong Data Engineering. You will be focused on executing critical enterprise data retention,...
Mobile Developer (iOS Specialist) – JHB/Centurion – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Security Solutions provider in Centurion is seeking highly experienced and skilled Intermediate iOS Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Swift and SwiftUI and a proven track record of delivering...
Senior Business Intelligence Developer (AI & Data Engineering)
A company that provides a fintech ecosystem that bridges the gap between cash and digital economies, allowing unbanked or underbanked consumers to safely transact online without needing a bank account, is seeking a Senior Business Intelligence Developer to lead the...
Data Engineer (Python, PySpark, Azure/AWS) (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a key role in delivering trusted data products that enable investment, operational, and client-facing decision-making across an innovative Investment Management firm seeking a skilled, curious, and passionate Data Engineer. You will help drive the...
Mid-Senior IT Project Manager (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:A highly analytical & solutions-driven Mid-Senior IT Project Manager with 6 years' experience in an Enterprise IT environment is wanted by a dynamic Education Specialist to join its team. You will be responsible for the full project lifecycle —...
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