Hubble finds the largest chaotic birthplace of planets

Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have imaged the largest protoplanetary disk ever observed circling a young star. For the first time in visible light, Hubble has revealed the disk is unexpectedly chaotic and turbulent, with wisps of material stretching...

Global cloud infrastructure spending climbs 25% to $102,6bn

According to new research from Omdia, global spending on cloud infrastructure services reached $102,6-billion in Q3 2025, representing 25% year-on-year growth. Market momentum remained stable, marking the fifth consecutive quarter in which growth has remained above...

Technology, talent and trust will define the workplace in 2026

With companies increasingly prioritising their employees, they are also recognising that productivity and engagement are driven by how, when and with whom they collaborate rather than solely where they work. Organisations of all sizes are embracing flexible and hybrid...

Swift action needed to unlock AI’s $1trn opportunity for Africa

The African Development Bank has released a report establishing a strategic roadmap for unlocking the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa. Developed under the G20 Digital Transformation Working Group, Africa’s AI Productivity...

IITPSA 2025 President’s Awards – all the winners

The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has announced the winners of the 2025 President’s Awards. The winner of the IT Personality of the Year award is Matt Putman, Co-Founder and CEO of iKhokha - one of the first fintech companies...

Africa faces critical funding gap for Malaria fight

Africa is facing an intensifying malaria emergency, with rising infections, stalled progress, and a widening funding gap threatening decades of hard-won gains. In response, global and regional partners have reaffirmed their commitment to protect the most vulnerable...

Disruption, technology drive consumer behaviour

Kathy Gibson reports - The 2020s have generally been an uneasy decade, with disruption coming from many directions - and this is affecting how consumers feel about the brands they buy. Nick Coates, regional CEO of Ipsos Sub-Saharan Africa, points to a several macro...

Notorious cybercriminals target execs using AI-driven tools

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has revealed the latest BlueNoroff APT activity through two highly targeted malicious campaigns – “‘GhostCall” and “GhostHire” – targeting Web3 and cryptocurrency organisations across India, Turkiye, Australia, and...

SA companies prioritise cyber resilience, but gaps remain

As global uncertainty intensifies and cyberthreats grow more sophisticated, South African organisations are doubling down on cybersecurity as a strategic imperative, according to the latest PwC Digital Trust Insights Survey. The new research reveals that local...

Unprecedented growth for AI infrastructure market

The global Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure market is on track for unprecedented growth - poised to reach $758-billion in spending by 2029, according to the latest findings from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Artificial...

I&O leaders look to cut costs with AI

Fifty-four percent of infrastructure and operations (I&O) leaders say cost optimisation is their top goal for adopting AI, according to a new survey by Gartner. The survey was conducted online from May through July 2025 among 253 respondents from the US, UK,...

Robotics – and humanoid robots – on the rise

With the variety of applications in its underlying technology, the global robotics industry is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15% from $90,2-billion in 2024 to $205,5-billion in 2030, according to research group GlobalData. GlobalData’s...

Fibre and 5G driving OECD digital transformation

The Covid pandemic may have been the catalyst, but the past five years - marked by some major socio-economic transformations like remote work, AI, immersive technologies, and the Internet of Things (IoT) - have increased the demand for high-quality digital...

AASA tears a strip off the ATNS over air traffic control

In a scathing – some would say well-justified – statement, the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has urged the leadership of the Air Traffic Navigation Service (ATNS) to strengthen its collaboration with airlines and determine effective solutions for...

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Data confidence lets finance teams shift from data entry to analysis

Businesses in all sectors have one thing in common – their finance teams are at the heart of the organisation. By Ivan Jardim, sales account manager at Insight Consulting Yet, despite the world evolving quickly and industries becoming increasingly dynamic as customers...

Healthcare technology should be integrated from the start

Today’s modern healthcare facilities have, respectfully, moved beyond bricks, mortar and medical equipment to now include infrastructure that embeds intelligence and resilience, providing the foundation for safer, smarter and patient-centric healthcare environment. By...

Beyond bandwidth: FNOs should prioritise customer service

Fibre isn't a luxury anymore – it’s as critical as water or electricity – but the service offered by South Africa’s fibre operators certainly doesn’t reflect this reality. By Richard Firth, CEO of MIP Holdings While specific data on the average call centre wait times...

As quantum cybersecurity threats loom, go back to basics

Despite the escalating sophistication of AI-generated threats and the looming specter of quantum computing capable of shattering current encryption, the organisations staying ahead of the curve are those getting the fundamentals of cybersecurity hygiene right. By...

OTT platforms must contribute to SA’s digital infrastructure

On average, South Africans spend over ten hours a day on screens, much of it on data-heavy apps like Instagram, TikTok, Netflix, YouTube, WhatsApp and Facebook. By Nomvuyiso Batyi, ex-officio member of the Association of Comms and Technology Every video stream and...

Why only a few are winning at Gen AI – and how SA can catch up

Enterprise reinvention has become a global business imperative – and artificial intelligence is its driving force. Generative AI (gen AI), in particular, is fast moving from pilot projects to large-scale enterprise deployments. But while the buzz around the technology...

Transforming student support through human-centred AI

In an era where a single unanswered question can derail a student’s academic journey, artificial intelligence is stepping in, not to replace humans, but to support them. Siegie Brownlee, CEO of Eduvos, explores how institutions are transforming student support by...

Agility beats legacy in a digital world

Legacy once stood for trust and authority in financial services. Today, it often suggests outdated systems, slow decision-making and an unwillingness to evolve. As technology reshapes how consumers manage their money, staying power in the market alone no longer sets a...

Crypto trading and SARS: The revenue reckoning has arrived

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has officially shifted gears in its approach to taxing crypto trading income. By Nicole Erlank, manager, and Tertius Troost, senior manager at Forvis Mazars in South Africa The SARS Crypto Asset Unit, established to monitor and...

TES 2.0 is about meeting labour demands with AI and data

Labour-intensive industries rely on workforce flexibility to stay competitive, however, without the right systems in place, that flexibility can become a liability. By Donné Nieman, sales director at Workforce Staffing The Temporary Employment Services (TES) industry...

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Shape the data story behind smart business decisions Is this you? You thrive on problem-solving, spotting patterns others miss and turning data into clear insights. You're a confident communicator who enjoys collaborating across teams, but also work well...

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Join an advanced IT innovation hub that builds global-grade solutions for complex enterprise landscapes. We work across SAP, Java, Cloud, DevOps, and modern engineering stacks, delivering high-impact digital products that drive real business transformation.If you...

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