IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

AI coding costs set to outstrip developer salaries

By 2028, AI coding costs will overtake the average developer’s salary due to rising large language model (LLM) token consumption and the shift to consumption-based licensing models, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data processed by generative...

‘A defining opportunity for Africa to leapfrog into the AI era’

The transition from legacy 2G/3G networks to 4G and 5G will act as critical infrastructure for Africa's participation in the AI economy, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa, which says AI and uplink-heavy applications are set to...

Security, affordability will shape a new era for energy

Energy security and affordability have moved to the forefront in many regions as the global energy transition has entered a more turbulent, complex phase, shaped as much by infrastructure realities and geopolitical risk as by decarbonisation ambitions. Drawing on...

AMD, OpenAI to deploy 6 gigawatts of AMD GPUs

AMD and OpenAI have announced a 6 gigawatt agreement to power OpenAI’s next-generation AI infrastructure across multiple generations of AMD Instinct GPUs. The first 1 gigawatt deployment of AMD Instinct MI450 GPUs is set to begin in the second half of 2026. Under the...

SA young scientists awarded at Taiwan International Science Fair

Innovative research projects by talented young South African scientists have earned global recognition at the 2025 Taiwan International Science Fair (TISF), with both participants proudly achieving Fourth Awards. Aradhya Kaushik from Bryanston High School in...

UK government cyber risk comes under the spotlight

UK spending watchdog, the National Audit Office (NAO), has highlighted a threat to the UK government’s cyber resilience - but Naoris Protocol warns that it is underestimating the scale of the problem. The NAO says the threat is “severe and advancing quickly”, and...

Multifamily residential property gains traction

The South African multifamily residential rental sector is emerging as a formidable asset class for institutional real estate investors. This is according to a report about the sector, compiled by the Centre for Affordable Housing Finance (CAHF) for the South African...

‘Time to lead the conversation – and the nation – forward’

With South Africa navigating its first government of national unity (GNU) and grappling with ever-increasing socio-economic challenges, Decode Communications has unveiled the fifth edition of the South African Government Leaders on X Report which assesses how...

Integration key as IT leaders turn to AI agents

As IT resource demands spike, new research from Mulesoft finds that 93% of enterprise IT leaders have implemented or plan to implement AI agents in the next two years. However, integration challenges hinder companies from fully realising the technology’s potential to...

Marked upswing for take-home pay in 2024

BankservAfrica’s Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which tracks the average nominal take-home pay of an estimated 4-million salary earners in South Africa, closed December 2024 on a high note, showing a continuation of the growth observed throughout the year. “The average...

DeepSeek AI exposes Trump tariffs’ weakness

DeepSeek’s AI breakthrough has exposed the limits of US president Donald Trump’s tariffs, challenging Washington’s ability to restrain China’s technological rise. This is the opinion of Nigel Green CEO of deVere Group, who points out that the Trump administration has...

New initiative to drive intra-African trade

Looking to boost academic research output and increase collaboration between academia, industry, and policy makers across Africa in a bid to drive forward intra-African trade and industrialisation, Afreximbank - in collaboration with the African Union Commission and...

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Alliance aims to support private sector growth in Africa

To support a stronger private sector, entrepreneurship and the growth of small and medium-sized businesses across Africa, African, European, multilateral and bilateral partners have launched the Alliance for Entrepreneurship in Africa (AforE). The Alliance will...

Mike Isherwood appointed as non-executive director of AURA

South African security and medical response marketplace AURA has appointed Mike Isherwood as non-executive director of operations in the UK. The appointment follows the company's successful entry into the UK market in 2021. Isherwood has worked in the security and...

Iress enables new fund administration features for Maitland

Iress has announced that Maitland Fund Services is now live with its SmartHub low latency connectivity network across derivatives and fixed income, building on its equities capabilities. Maitland's clients are now able to electronically process orders, extending...

Commvault appoints DMP SA as a Metallic MSP partner

Commvault has appointed Data Management Professionals South Africa (DMP SA) as a Managed Services Provider (MSP) for its Metallic SaaS platform in South Africa. Gerhard Fourie, channel lead at Commvault Africa, says DMP SA has been a frontrunner for the MSP programme...

Tony Houldsworth joins Omnisient Advisory Board

Omnisient, an African privacy compliant data collaboration platform, has appointed Tony Houldsworth, group president of Flooid, as member of its Advisory Board. Omnisient is a privacy preserving data collaboration platform that allows businesses from retail,...

Kyocera SA dominates market for third year

The results of the 2021 InfoSource annual research are out, with the positive news that Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa has retained its position as number one in mono A4 since 2018 and in colour since 2019. Importantly, Kyocera's position as a leading...

Ukheshe processes live instant payments with Mastercard solution

The first businesses in the Middle East and Africa region have started to experience the seamless ease of Mastercard's Track Instant Pay solution, in partnership with pan-African fintech enablement partner, Ukheshe Technologies. Track Instant Pay is a next-generation...

FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN – Hermanus

Basic IT and Certification knowledge required. A+ advantageousITC CLEARMUST HAVE ROADWORTHY VEHICLECRIM CLEARDRIVERS LICENCEBase Salary - R12kFuel - R5k per monthVehicle Maintenance - R6K per quarter (Agency to manage this payment and supply proof of vehicle service...

Junior – Intermediate .NET Developer – Cape Town (Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client looking for a Junior to Intermediate .NET Developer to join a growing Cape Town team within a Germany-based tech company. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2–4 years of development experience who is eager to learn, contribute to...

Junior SQL DBA (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Durbanville

ENVIRONMENT:A strong solutions-driven Junior SQL DBA is wanted to join the team of a growing provider of cutting-edge Custom Cloud Solutions. You will manage and maintain SQL databases across all MSP clients, aid with database performance tuning while performing...

FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN – Hermanus – Western Cape Hermanus

Basic IT and Certification knowledge required. A+ advantageousITC CLEARMUST HAVE ROADWORTHY VEHICLECRIM CLEARDRIVERS LICENCEBase Salary - R12kFuel - R5k per monthVehicle Maintenance - R6K per quarter (Agency to manage this payment and supply proof of vehicle service...

FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN – Kokstad

Basic IT and Certification knowledge required. A+ advantageousITC CLEARMUST HAVE ROADWORTHY VEHICLECRIM CLEARDRIVERS LICENCEBase Salary - R12kFuel - R5k per monthVehicle Maintenance - R6K per quarter (Agency to manage this payment and supply proof of vehicle service...

FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN – East London

Basic IT and Certification knowledge required. A+ advantageousITC CLEARMUST HAVE ROADWORTHY VEHICLECRIM CLEARDRIVERS LICENCEBase Salary - R12kFuel - R5k per monthVehicle Maintenance - R6K per quarter (Agency to manage this payment and supply proof of vehicle service...

FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN – Kokstad – KwaZulu-Natal Kokstad

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FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN – East London – Eastern Cape Arcadia

Basic IT and Certification knowledge required. A+ advantageousITC CLEARMUST HAVE ROADWORTHY VEHICLECRIM CLEARDRIVERS LICENCEBase Salary - R12kFuel - R5k per monthVehicle Maintenance - R6K per quarter (Agency to manage this payment and supply proof of vehicle service...

Senior Software Engineer – Cape Town – Hybrid + Occasional Travel

ENVIRONMENT:Build tech powering global luxury hospitality brands – from SA to Europe.Our client is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join a world-class tech team building platforms used by premium destinations across South Africa, the UK, Italy, the Netherlands,...

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