Hubble Telescope identifies one of the darkest known galaxies

In the vast tapestry of the universe, most galaxies shine brightly across cosmic time and space. Yet a rare class of galaxies remains nearly invisible - low-surface-brightness galaxies dominated by dark matter and containing only a sparse scattering of faint stars....

Africa closes the gap as cloud adoption accelerates

Over the past decade, cloud has evolved from a flexible infrastructure backbone to a driver of innovation. And cloud maturity across Africa has accelerated dramatically - most organisations have moved beyond basic adoption to strategic optimisation, closing the gap...

Leaders say they won’t replace human workers with AI

A massive 91% of leaders wouldn’t replace their teams with AI, even if the technology were to make it possible to do so. This is according to the newly published 2026 State of AI at Work report from Udacity (part of Accenture), which analyses how the AI economy is...

These are the roles that top the pay rankings in SA

If you wanted to know which jobs offer the best pay in South Africa, wonder no longer. Pnet’s 2026 Salary Guide reveals that the three roles that attract the highest compensation are, in order: chief executive officer (CEO), chief financial officer (CFO) and executive...

We won’t see humanoid robots in manufacturing and supply chain soon

Through 2028, fewer than 100 companies will progress humanoid robot proofs of concept beyond experimentation, with no more than 20 companies going live in production for supply chain and manufacturing use cases, according to Gartner. Most production deployments of...

Browser extensions could put your privacy at risk

As Data Privacy Week highlights the growing risks surrounding personal information online, new research from Incogni sheds light on a largely overlooked source of data exposure: AI-powered browser extensions. Incogni’s newly-released 2026 study finds that 52% of...

Watch out for these festive season scams

As the season of giving unfolds, cybercriminals are taking advantage of holiday stress and the rush. In 2025, scams are not only more common, they’re powered by AI and automation, making them harder to spot. Researchers at Check Point detected 33 502 Christmas-themed...

Key AI insights we gained in 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, African businesses can look back on one of the most pivotal years in AI adoption to date, writes Andrew Bourne, regional head of Zoho Southern Africa. Across South Africa, Lagos, and Nairobi, organisations tested, deployed, and learned from...

CIMA finds that uncertainty, poor preparedness impact AI adoption

There’s a significant gap between finance professionals’ expectations of AI’s impact and their organisations’ readiness to adopt it. Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has unveiled findings from its Future-Ready Finance: Technology, Productivity, and...

Agentic AI enters hyper-growth phase

Agentic AI is entering a hyper-growth phase as enterprises accelerate the shift from task-based automation to autonomous, decision-driven systems, with the US and China now steering the global race. As adoption moves rapidly from pilots to production, this new class...

SMEs under relentless cyberattack

Almost 50% of all US-based SMEs (43%) have already experienced a cyber attack. This is the headline finding from a new report released by Guards, which adds that 52% of SMEs still rely on an untrained internal staff member or the business owners themselves to manage...

Data centre sales drive Ethernet switch growth

The worldwide Ethernet switch market recorded $14,7-billion in revenue in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q25), a 35,2% year-over-year (YoY) increase, fueled by strong growth in the data centre portion of the market as hyperscalers and cloud service providers race to...

Enterprise WLAN grew 7,8% in Q3

The enterprise worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market grew 7,8% in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q25) compared to 3Q24 to reach $2,7-billion, building on the market’s growth momentum from the previous quarter, according to results published in the...

These are the companies to beat in the AI vendor race

As AI vendor race competition heats up, Gartner has identified the companies to beat in nearly 30 AI technology races across five categories. “The company to beat is determined by a methodology based on, but not limited to, six key criteria that differentiate top...

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African CEOs are pairing aggressive expansion with discipline

Across Africa, growth is still on the agenda, but the era of unchecked expansion is giving way to a more deliberate approach. With volatile markets, shifting geopolitics, and rapid technological change, CEOs are rewriting the playbook to balance ambition with...

Qlik AI Reality Tour returns to SA

Qlik has launched its 2025 AI Reality Tour, a global tour designed to help organisations transform AI strategy into measurable business outcomes. A recent Qlik study found that 92% of South African organisations deemed AI as either “absolutely essential” or “very...

NEC XON aligns with ISO 27701:2019 privacy standard

NEC XON has extended its ISO 27001:2022 based Information Security Management System to include and align with the requirements of ISO 27701:2019, a global benchmark for Privacy Information Management. This milestone builds on the company’s ISO 27001:2022...

How to be a proactive investor

Corporate actions can be described as the small print of owning equities. Seemingly complex, many equity investors tend to dismiss them. But they can have a material impact (positive or negative) on the share price of a company, as well as giving investors a window...

Fraud prevention takes centre stage

Fraud is no longer a peripheral concern raised only in compliance meetings - it has become a headline issue at major business gatherings. This year’s CPT Business Summit, Seamless Africa and the ACFE conference all placed fraud prevention at the heart of their...

Hisense captures 58% of global volume share for 100inch+ TVs

Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, continues to strengthen its leadership in premium display technology. According to Omdia’s latest half-year data, Hisense ranked numer one worldwide in shipments of 100-inch and above TVs in...

Nedbank launches a new mobile service

Nedbank has introduced Nedbank Connect, a mobile network for Nedbank clients that is available through the Nedbank Money app and Online Banking,. Nedbank Connect enables clients to access flexible and rewarding mobile plans with either a physical SIM card or a free...

Accelerate enterprise AI adoption through a partner network

Canalys projects the global addressable technology market will reach over $5-trillion in 2025 and expects more than 70% to be partner-delivered. By Bennie du Plessis, senior manager: channel for Dell Technologies, sub-Saharan Africa AI will be a key driver of this...

The new breed of cybercrime targeting our digital workforce

My retired parents, looking to supplement their pensions, have taken to exploring online opportunities. They represent a generation characterised by hard work and determination, yet less attuned to the digital sleight of hand that underpins so many internet schemes....

Mid-Level Ruby on Rails Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Mid-Level Ruby on Rails DeveloperJoin a high-impact digital health platform shaping global medical trainingCape Town / Remote | R30 000 - R40 000 p/m About Our ClientOur client builds and maintains complex digital training platforms for global pharmaceutical...

Senior Systems Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre

The purpose of this job is to analyse, design and enhance systems, in order to obtain optimal results and agreed project delivery level Key Performance areas include: • Understand and familiarise with the project's business requirements • Understand and familiarise...

Mid-Tier DBA (DBN Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient management, security, and optimisation of the SQL Server databases of a cutting-edge Tech company in Durban wanting you as its next Mid-Tier DBA. Your expertise in database management, SSAS, scripting,...

Mid-Tier DBA (DBN Hybrid) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient management, security, and optimisation of the SQL Server databases of a cutting-edge Tech company in Durban wanting you as its next Mid-Tier DBA. Your expertise in database management, SSAS, scripting,...

Mid-Level Software Developer (Node.js, JavaScript, Linux) (CPT Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:CREATE reliable, robust and user-friendly solutions as the next Mid-Level Software Developer wanted by a fast-paced Specialist in End-to-end IT Management and Consultative IT Services. You will develop commercial-grade web applications, conduct Planning /...

Java/Python/Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you a talented Java and Python developer looking to make an impact in the dynamic insurance industry? We have an exciting 12-month contract role with the potential to extend, based in Sandton, where you'll work on cutting-edge solutions that drive business...

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