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%...

Platformisation, monetisation key growth drivers for CFOs

Chief financial officers (CFOs) and executive leaders must embrace efficient revenue growth by monetizing existing assets and strengthening customer engagement through platformisation, rather than by new product innovation or market expansion alone, according to...

AMD ROCm 10 adds AI-native developer experience

AMD has released AMD ROCm 10, making the AI-native software experience ROCm.AI that is designed to accelerate development velocity and performance optimisation on AMD hardware, generally available for users. ROCm.AI brings together three core developer experiences:...

Despite concerns, SA companies are adopting AI

The pace of artificial intelligence (AI) integration across organisations is rapid – despite the associated risks. This is the headline finding from a global study conducted by Kaspersky’s internal research centre, which surveyed 1 800 IT and cybersecurity...

Scientific excellence shines at Regional Science Fair

Scientific excellence was on display at the Eskom Expo Johannesburg Regional Science Fair, where hundreds of young scientists presented innovative research projects that reflected creativity, scientific inquiry and practical solutions to real-world challenges. Hosted...

Users can use ChatGPT to hail a ride

Bolt is now available through ChatGPT, giving South African users a new way to plan and request rides using natural language. To access the feature, users must first install the Bolt plugin from the ChatGPT plugin store. Once installed, customers can interact with...

New Companies Act raises stakes on executive pay

South African companies are entering their first reporting cycle under the new remuneration provisions of the Companies Act, but compliance will not be enough. According to Martin Hopkins, master reward apecialist and member of the South African Reward Association...

Red Hat’s asago aims to automate AI safety, governance

Red Hat has set up asago, an open source community project intended to automate how AI governance policies become product-ready, safely-deployed AI systems. Asago connects the fragmented steps, tools and requirements of engineer and compliance teams, to create an...

Treasury, SARB invite comments on cross-border crypto oversight

National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) have invited interested parties to submit written comments on the draft Crypto Assets Manual for cross-border activities. This is part of broader effort by Treasury and the SARB to strengthen the oversight of...

Climate change is redrawing the malaria map in Africa

Malaria is the deadliest climate-sensitive infectious disease. Yet, researchers and public health officials have debated how climate change has shaped its spread. A new Nature study by an international team, including the University of Cape Town (UCT), resolved this...

Sales leaders risk AI agent sprawl

By 2028, AI agents will outnumber sellers by 10 times, yet fewer than 40% of sellers will say AI agents have improved productivity, according to Gartner. “Sales organisations are moving quickly toward a future where AI agents are embedded across the commercial...

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SA’s digital future depends on talent – not just degrees

South Africa’s labour market tells two conflicting stories at once, writes Andrew Bourne, regional head of Zoho South Africa. In one, millions are locked out of work. In the other, businesses are starved of digital skills. The gap between them is where the country is...

Cloud security gaps persist as adoption accelerates

As organisations continue to accelerate their migration to cloud environments, significant security risks remain, largely driven by misconfigurations, human error and the growing complexity of modern cloud architectures. This is according to Benjamin Coetzer, director...

Prepare for AI in the supply function

South African procurement and supply chain functions are at a turning point, as artificial intelligence (AI) shifts from experimentation to embedded business infrastructure globally. Recent McKinsey research shows that 88% of organisations now use AI in at least one...

Scanning your driver’s licence: POPIA risk or necessary security?

As estates, office parks and gated communities tighten their security, many South Africans are asking a new question at the boom gate: What really happens to my personal information when my driving licence is scanned? ATG Digital says the real issue is not the...

The rise of response-ready cybersecurity

If there’s one thing the current threat landscape has made clear, it’s that prevention and response readiness aren’t mutually exclusive – instead, you need both. Preventative controls are essential, but the uncomfortable truth is that they’re never a guarantee of...

Sage expands AI agents across finance, HR and operations

Sage has announced the advancement of AI agents across finance, HR and operations, embedding intelligent automation directly into core business systems. Sage is bringing these AI agents directly into the systems that businesses and accountants rely on, automating...

Bitexen launches in SA

Digital asset platform Bitexen is formally entering the South African market after 18 months of building a regulated presence, establishing banking relationships, and laying the groundwork for broader digital asset infrastructure Bitexen serves more than 4-million...

CMC Networks partners with Avant Communications

CMC Networks has partnered with Avant Communications, an IT decision-making platform and technology distributor, to support enterprises with connectivity across EMEA. The partnership provides Avant’s global partner network of advisors and enterprises with streamlined...

Forget prompts, manifesto engineering lets AI work with you

By Barry Buck - Most people prompt AI like they’re writing a Jira ticket. Specs, requirements, acceptance criteria. The output matches the input – competent, narrow, exactly what was asked for and nothing more. Then they wonder why their AI experiments feel...

SAS AI Navigator aims to bring order to AI chaos

The rush to implement AI leaves organisations struggling to track its use, with the promise of increased productivity leading to overreliance on unproven AI without sufficient trustworthy AI safeguards. To bring order to the chaos, SAS AI Navigator will soon be...

Data Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer Contractor/Consultant to join a high-impact data transition project. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in data migration, transformation, and SQL-based data processing who enjoy working in...

Network Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg

Job Purpose:To administer, maintain, and support enterprise network infrastructure using predominantly Cisco technologies, ensuring stable, secure, and efficient day-to-day network operations across LAN, WAN, and hybrid environments.Key Responsibilities:Network...

Data Engineer – Gauteng Edenburg

We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer Contractor/Consultant to join a high-impact data transition project. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in data migration, transformation, and SQL-based data processing who enjoy working in...

Electrical, Mechatronics & Automation Engineers (The Netherlands)

ENVIRONMENT:Calling all ENGINEERS with a keen interest in The Netherlands, then this is the opportunity for you!!!Our client, a Dutch Consultancy is looking for Electrical, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineers to join maintenance, reliability, automation, and...

Snr Java Spring Developer

Senior Java Spring DeveloperDuration: 12 monthsPosition SummaryThe Java Spring Developer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Java-based applications using the Spring framework. This role requires a strong understanding of application...

Technical Specialist at QES

Senior Technical Specialist - Tungsten TotalAgility Platform Cape Town North | Hybrid | Independent Contract An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Technical Specialist to take ownership of the design, implementation, administration, and...

Snr Java Spring Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein

Senior Java Spring DeveloperDuration: 12 monthsPosition SummaryThe Java Spring Developer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Java-based applications using the Spring framework. This role requires a strong understanding of application...

Technical Specialist at QES – Western Cape Bellville

Senior Technical Specialist - Tungsten TotalAgility Platform Cape Town North | Hybrid | Independent Contract An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Technical Specialist to take ownership of the design, implementation, administration, and...

Senior/Lead Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior / Lead Data Engineer to join their growing Data Engineering team. This role is responsible for designing and delivering scalable cloud-based data solutions, leading technical initiatives, and mentoring engineers while...

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