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...

OpenAI agent goes rogue and raids digital library

A rogue OpenAI agent is responsible for a completely autonomous attack on Hugging Face’s production infrastructure. The AI models responsible were being tested at the time, and managed to hack into the popular digital library, compromising some internal datasets and...

AMD unveils strategic roadmap

AMD has showcased its long-term strategy, products and technology IP, underscoring its momentum in driving accelerated growth and delivering long-term shareholder value. “AMD is entering a new era of growth fueled by our leadership technology roadmaps and accelerating...

Geopolitics drives increasing reliance on local cloud providers

Sixty-one percent of  Western European CIOs and IT leaders say geopolitical factors will increase their reliance on local or regional cloud providers, according to a survey from Gartner. The survey was conducted online from May through July 2025 among 241 CIOs and IT...

Manufacturing signals mixed sentiments

After reaching its highest level in over two years during the fourth quarter of 2024, the latest Absa Manufacturing Survey saw a slight dip in confidence in the first quarter. While the start of 2025 brought renewed optimism, confidence fell by 2 points to 34 as an...

GenAI can aid enterprise risk management

Enterprise risk management (ERM) teams can increase their efficiency and drive better risk insight and mitigation by using generative AI (GenAI) tools in five ways, according to Gartner, Inc. “GenAI offers ERM teams a unique opportunity to expand their capabilities...

30% CAGR expected for European AI spend

According to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide AI and Generative AI Spending Guide, European spending in artificial intelligence will reach $144,6-billion in 2028, based on a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30,3% over the...

AI-driven personalisation will make workplace apps adaptive

By 2028, more than 20% of digital workplace applications will use AI-driven personalization algorithms to generate adaptive experiences for the worker, according to Gartner. Digital workers satisfied with work applications are nearly three times more likely to report...

Climate Change Act comes into effect

President Cyril Ramaphosa, has proclaimed the Climate Change Act, 2024 (Act No. 22 of 2024) (the Act), with the notice published in the Government Gazette on 17 March 2025. The Act is intended to enable the development of an effective climate change response and a...

Sustainability key for data centre growth

Data centres can be likened to an ecosystem of computing facilities that contain many facets required to store and handle data. IDTechEx's latest report, "Sustainability for Data Centres 2025-2035: Green Technologies, Market Forecasts, and Players", unpacks efforts...

Spend on edge computing to approach $380bn

Global spending on edge computing solutions accounts for nearly $261-billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13,8%, reaching $380-billion by 2028. This is according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) forecast...

New entrant Smart Hands Africa bridges skills gap with ITArmi JV

IT industry veteran Anton Jacobsz has launched a new IT services company, Smart Hands Africa, to meet rising demand for skilled IT professionals across the African continent. As part of its establishment, Smart Hands Africa has also announced a strategic joint venture...

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Datacentrix, Aircall bring cloud-based voice technology to SA

Datacentrix has increased its focus on bringing cloud-based voice solutions to local businesses and recently qualified as a reseller partner for Aircall, the 100% cloud-based phone system and call centre software provider. Based in New York, Paris, Sydney, Berlin,...

Thynk Capital founder joins Forbes Business Council

Travis Meyer, founder and CEO of boutique investment holdings firm Thynk Capital Holdings, has joined the Forbes Business Council, an invitation-only organisation for successful small and mid-sized business owners. Members of this business community are respected...

The modern enterprise and the app of the future

The last couple of years brought new challenges to companies of all sizes as they adapted first to Covid-19 lockdowns and now to a post-pandemic environment that looks very different to what it did in the early months of 2020. March 2020 saw companies around the world...

The end of the road for telcos?

The telecommunications sector continues to build digital infrastructure but the margins are increasingly coming under pressure because it is capital intensive to erect masts or lay fibre underground. By Matone Ditlhake, CEO of Corridor Africa Technologies...

Online retailers can include insurance in their customer journey

When smart insurance is offered at the point of purchase, it can be the missing factor retail businesses need to thrive. By the same token, policyholders are benefiting from the associated efficiencies and cost savings. Louw Hopley, CEO and co-founder of digital...

Augmented reality app raises the bar for Dell repairability

Dell Technologies has announced a first-of-its-kind augmented reality app for IT repairs, the Dell AR Assistant. This free application (available on both IOS and Android) provides a step-by-step augmented reality experience to help customers replace parts on their...

Avoid the Great Resignation by gaining employee support

It would be tempting to think South Africa is immune to the Great Resignation. Referring to the unprecedented number of workers quitting their jobs in the wake of the pandemic, this phenomenon has been blamed on everything from government support programmes (most...

eBucks named the best in the world for use of technology

FNB's free eBucks Rewards programme has been awarded for the Best Use of Technology and the regional loyalty champion of the year for Middle East and Africa, at the 2022 International Loyalty Awards ceremony held in London. The International Loyalty Awards (formerly...

Africa’s first Umbraco Gold Partner scoops global award

Bluegrass Digital has won 'Best Professional Services Sector Solution' for the new Petrofac corporate website at the Umbraco Awards 2022. The web and mobile solutions development company has also become the first Umbraco Gold Partner in Africa. Umbraco CMS and the...

Senior Unix/Linux Systems Administrator – Gauteng Braamfontein

Senior Unix/Linux System Administrator Seasoned Unix/Linux System Administrator with over 8 years of experience administering and maintaining Oracle Solaris, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and Oracle Linux infrastructures across hybrid environments, including...

Software Developer – JHB / Stellenbosch – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, an AgTech start-up with an ever-growing software development team, is seeking experienced Senior Developers to help build a SaaS platform for the agricultural sector. With offices in Stellenbosch and Johannesburg, they are looking for pragmatic...

SQL Data Engineer (12 month contract) – Gauteng Centurion

As a SQL Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in building and optimising robust data solutions that support the company's investment operations and analytics. This role is ideal for a technically skilled and business-savvy professional who thrives in a...

Full Stack Developer (Expert) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Join Our Client in the Automotive Industry as an Expert Full Stack Developer!Are you a seasoned Full Stack Developer ready to work on cutting-edge technology solutions in a global automotive environment? Our client in the Automotive industry is seeking an Expert Full...

PHP Developer

PHP ProgrammerJohannesburg | Salary: R25,000 - R30,000 per month About Our ClientOur client is a leader in promotions and incentive-driven marketing in South Africa. They partner with top brands to create engaging loyalty campaigns, interactive promotions, and digital...

Azure DevOps Engineer

Shape the future of enterprise cloud solutions with your Azure expertise! Is this you? You're a strategic thinker and hands-on problem solver with a passion for automation and best practice. Confident under pressure, you thrive in complex environments where security,...

PHP Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

PHP ProgrammerJohannesburg | Salary: R25,000 - R30,000 per month About Our ClientOur client is a leader in promotions and incentive-driven marketing in South Africa. They partner with top brands to create engaging loyalty campaigns, interactive promotions, and digital...

Azure DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Rosebank

Shape the future of enterprise cloud solutions with your Azure expertise! Is this you? You're a strategic thinker and hands-on problem solver with a passion for automation and best practice. Confident under pressure, you thrive in complex environments where security,...

Senior Web Developer

A company that provides a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution for financial institutions, focusing on core banking functionalities, digital banking, and related services, is seeking a dedicated and organized Senior Web Developer to join their dynamic...

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