Business leaders bet big on robots, but few are ready

Robotics is no longer a bet on the future - it's a plan for the next five years – but according to new research from Intel, most organisations are moving faster than their operating models can support. The new study – The Robotics Readiness Gap - finds a stark...

Hubble solves merger mystery from Milky Way’s early years

Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, grew to its current size in part by consuming smaller galaxies. Now, new data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows definitive evidence of a dwarf galaxy merging with the young Milky Way galaxy in the earliest phases of its...

Crypto assets force tax systems to review their policies

The rapid rise of crypto assets is forcing tax systems to ponder if rules designed for a traditional economy can keep pace with technologies that are redefining how value is created, owned and exchanged, Professor Shaun Parsons has told attendees at a University of...

CEOs want to ramp up their AI spending as FOMO kicks on

AI is exceeding most CEOs’ expectations and their optimism is growing. Cisco’s latest study shows that 67% now worry they’re underinvesting in the technology — up from 57% last year — with nearly two thirds (64%) of those surveyed now seeing AI adoption as mandatory...

Nvidia releases physical AI models

Nvidia has announced new open models, frameworks and AI infrastructure for physical AI, and unveiled robots for every industry from global partners. The new Nvidia technologies speed workflows across the entire robot development lifecycle to accelerate the next wave...

AI-driven cyber threats are outpacing defence capabilities

A new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping the cybersecurity landscape and exposing major gaps in corporate defences. Despite growing awareness of the risks, the pace of cyber defence adoption...

Webb telescope confirms frozen water among the stars

Is frozen water scattered in systems around other stars? Astronomers have long expected it is, partially based on previous detections of its gaseous form, water vapour and its presence in our own solar system. Now there is definitive evidence: Researchers confirmed...

Acer and TVR debut made-in-SA commercial monitors

AcerAfrica is prioritising local assembly of its commercial monitors, now available through its key partner, TVR. The decision to assemble commercial monitors is a strategic response to several key trends shaping the technology landscape in South Africa: The rise of...

SA’s Omnisient is making waves

South African technology company Omnisient has been named to the Financial Times list of Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies for 2025, recognising its rapid growth in meeting a global surge in demand for privacy-safe data collaboration. This follows its earlier...

Biometrics, building automation under attack

In Q1 2025, malicious objects were blocked on 21,9% of ICS computers globally, according to a new report by Kaspersky ICS CERT (Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team). Regionally, this share varied: from 10,7% in Northern Europe to 29,6% in Africa....

AMD unveils EPYC 4005 Series processors

AMD has launched its AMD EPYC 4005 Series processors that enable right-sized solutions with enterprise-class features and performance for small and medium businesses and hosted IT service providers. AMD EPYC 4005 Series CPUs deliver the performance, features and...

Intel and Shell advance immersion cooling

As AI and high performance computing (HPC) increase the need for powerful data centre infrastructure, IT operators are seeking more efficient, scalable and sustainable thermal cooling solutions. Liquid cooling is increasingly popular and expected to account for 36% of...

Slow growth ahead for global telecoms

Worldwide spending on telecom services and pay TV services reached $1,51-billion in 2024, reflecting a 2,2% year-on-year increase, according to the Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker published by International Data Corporation (IDC). In comparison, IDC...

Summit aims to address fraud

The rise of technology has emboldened criminal syndicates, leading to a significant increase in global fraud. South Africa, being one of the most targeted countries, faces daily challenges with high levels of fraud, making it a critical player in this landscape. “The...

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New guidelines aim to capture more notifiable mergers

On 23 September 2022, the Competition Commission published final Guidelines on Small Merger Notification (Small Merger Guidelines) which significantly expand the scope of potentially notifiable mergers. By Elisha Bhugwandeen, senior knowledge lawyer and Daryl Dingley,...

Openserve Connect wins at TM Forum Excellence Awards

Openserve's self-help Connect App received the Customer Experience and Trust award at the 15th annual TM Forum Excellence Awards Digital Transformation World held in Copenhagen, Denmark. The TM Forum's Excellence Awards recognise the world's leading companies for...

Westcon-Comstor celebrates partners in Botswana

Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa has announced the winners of its Imagine Botswana 2022 partner awards. The awards were given to those partners who have excelled in revenue, new business, innovation, and growth over the last year and were awarded at a gala dinner...

qwerti aims to guide local businesses on their IT strategy

Vivica Group, formerly known as Vox Holdings, has launched a new subsidiary, qwerti, which will provide locally-based enterprises, SMEs and consumers with personalised advisory and managed services to help them better manage their IT infrastructure and spending,...

SA can benefit from a growing video game ecosystem

Over the last 40 years, video games have evolved to become one of the biggest and most popular entertainment sectors in the world. From its roots in video arcade machines to becoming a niche hobby as personal computers became mainstream, video gaming is now a...

Protect against social engineering fraud

Cyber adversaries maximise every opportunity they can get. They prey on vulnerabilities, security gaps, but also human nature. In fact, there is one risk that cannot be "patched" easily and that is the human factor. By Aamir Lakhani, global security strategist and...

Kaspersky invites young innovators to step up

Kaspersky has announced an open call for Secur'IT Cup '22 - the international competition for talented motivated students, and young researchers seeking to change the world of technology by enhancing its security. With the increasing penetration of digital technology...

Trends that will define the future of high-performance computing

High-performance computing (HPC) is entering a new era. This is defined by customer needs for power efficient high-performance computing, greater accessibility to the technology, and a 'partnerships' for artificial intelligence projects. This in turn is helping to...

Digitising and securing our water and wastewater infrastructure

South Africa's water infrastructure woes are well-documented; however, it has also become increasingly vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks which could lead to devastating consequences. In some instances, service outages could result in operational malfunction and...

Reform process key to improving supply chain performance

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, corruption and breach of ethics, rising unemployment, power interruptions and the conflict in Ukraine have created an extremely volatile and uncertain environment around the world, meaning that resilience in supply chains has...

Ingres Database Administrator (E2) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Ingres Database Administrator (E2) to join our infrastructure team. This is a hands-on technical role that demands deep expertise in Ingres RDBMS administration, performance tuning, and database migration. You will...

L2 Server Technician

We are looking for a highly skilled OT Infrastructure Specialist to manage and support our operational technology (OT) environment at the Mototolo site. This pivotal role requires a hands-on expert who can oversee the entire server infrastructure, from daily support...

Junior Project Manager – Gauteng Roodepoort

We are seeking a proactive and organized Junior Project Manager to support the planning, execution, and delivery of projects. The ideal candidate must have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate tasks and timelines under the...

L2 Server Technician – North West Rustenburg

We are looking for a highly skilled OT Infrastructure Specialist to manage and support our operational technology (OT) environment at the Mototolo site. This pivotal role requires a hands-on expert who can oversee the entire server infrastructure, from daily support...

Project Manager at Financial Intelligence Centre

JOB PURPOSETo manage the organisational projects using FIC's Project Management and associated methodologies (Business Analysis, Change Management and SDLC) to ensure successful delivery of the projects, and the achievement of FIC's strategic and operational...

Full Stack Java Developer – 0532, 0539

Full Stack Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:C# - Mandatory.NET Framework - MandatoryDB PostgreSQL experience - MandatoryAngular 16 and above. (Currently 18) – MandatoryContainer/Docker experienceAPI Development – REST, WebService, AQMPAngular TS, JavaScript,...

QA Tester

My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a QA Tester to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / Finance Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fieldISTQB certification (or similar software testing...

Project Manager

Our esteemed client based in Cape Town is looking for a Project Manager to oversee property projects from concept to completion, this will involve identifying opportunities, conducting feasibility studies, securing approvals and financing, managing consultants and...

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