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...

Checkers Sixty60 breaks delivery records in Early Black Friday

Checkers Sixty60 has set new records for daily orders, pick rates and on-time deliveries during its Early Black Friday online exclusive promotion. Between 20 and 23 November, Checkers Sixty60 ran online-only deals across both groceries and general merchandise,...

SA schools shine at Inspired Builds robotics competition

Three South African schools – Reddam House Bedfordview, Reddford House The Hills and Reddam House Umhlanga – have earned top honours in the global Inspired Builds robotics competition, a technology challenge involving 111 schools across 24 countries. The annual...

Key work changes in the AI era

To capture value from AI, CHROs must help their organisations successfully evolve work itself - not just the workforce - according to business and technology insights company Gartner. A July 2025 Gartner survey of 1 973 managers found that business units that redesign...

Cassava Technologies inks strategic partnership with Stanlib

Pan-African tech group Cassava Technologies has announced a strategic investment by Stanlib Infrastructure Investments to accelerate the rapid expansion of Africa Data Centres' footprint in South Africa. The strategic partnership will allow Africa Data Centres to...

xAI launches AI-generated encyclopedia

Elon Musk’s xAI has launched a new online encyclopedia, Grokipedia, powered by the Grok artificial intelligence (AI) model. The free-to-use platform aims to compete with Wikipedia, which Musk has previously accused of being biased, and promoting left-leaning policies....

Datatec reports first-half growth

Datatec’s results for the first half of the 2026 financial year were boosted by continued margin expansion and a strong profit-growth trajectory in Westcon, driven by a growing recurring software and services mix. Over 70% of sales are now derived from software and...

Cisco debuts Nvidia reference architecture

Cisco is introducing major advancements to accelerate secure, scalable AI across market segments. Leading the announcements is the Cisco N9100, the first Nvidia partner-developed data centre switch based on Nvidia Spectrum-X Ethernet switch silicon. With this switch,...

Gambling takes a toll on SA consumers’ finances

Kathy Gibson reports – Online gambling, a very topical and sensitive subject at the moment, is having a negative impact on consumers. A new study by Experian and Vault22, using reliable and representative data, concludes the gambling is a challenge for South African...

SA firms still resilient on sustainability

South African companies are extremely optimistic about making investments in sustainability initiatives over the next year, according to Grant Thornton’s latest sustainability report - Scaling sustainability: How the mid-market is future-proofing growth. In fact, at a...

Geopolitics reshaping global STI collaboration

Rising geopolitical tensions and security concerns about emerging critical technologies are reshaping international co-operation in science, technology, and innovation (STI), according to a new OECD report. The OECD Science, Technology and Innovation Outlook 2025,...

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Counting down to the death of the magstripe

With just nine months to go until the March 2026 deadline set by the Payments Association of South Africa (PASA) for the industry-wide replacement of magstripe fleet cards, Payment24 in close partnership with its partners, is already prepared. With traditional...

In2IT Technologies wins Huawei Network Partner of the Year award

In2IT Technologies was awarded Network Partner of the Year by Huawei at the Huawei Africa Connect 2025 event, held in Johannesburg recently. The Huawei Network Partner of the Year award recognises In2IT’s excellence in delivering high-performance network solutions...

Acer Africa champions education innovation

Acer Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering educational innovation across the continent, actively supporting educators through its sponsorship of the Schoolscape Innovator of the Year Competition 2025. The company recently participated in the Schoolscape...

What’s your cyber game plan? 

Cybersecurity is a topic every business leader is concerned about, yet many aren’t fully involved in the process; after all the IT department should be handling it right? But cybersecurity is also a leadership issue, not just a technical one. There is a difference...

Holistic business communications is automated or human as you need it

There is no shortage of interest and discussion around artificial intelligence (AI), language modelling and other exciting new technologies in the context of business communications. However, the best way to see these technologies is that they are tools to achieve an...

Wearable devices help African learners thrive

Sixty percent of children in Kenya can’t count on three meals a day. For children in underserved communities across Africa, education remains the surest path to a more secure future — and yet hunger inhibits learning and optimal development for a majority of the...

Integrate security into your development lifecycle

In today's fast-paced digital world, organisations face a challenging balancing act: delivering software quickly while ensuring it's secure. By Nic Evans, head of business agility at iOCO Digital Traditional approaches that treat security as an afterthought or a final...

Holistic tech solutions can keep Africa current and competitive

As a developing continent with enormous growth potential, Africa stands at a crossroads. By Ziaad Suleman, CEO of Cassava Technologies, South Africa and Botswana   On the one hand, its young, tech-savvy population is eager to capitalise on the opportunities presented...

AI gives manufacturers an answer to operational challenges

The increasing sophistication of AI solutions couldn't come at a better time for South African manufacturers, who are grappling with declining sales and the uncertainty of global trade. By President Ntuli, MD of HPE South Africa It’s a critical moment - with nearly...

SA businesses keep their eye on renewables

South African businesses are increasingly seeking independence from Eskom due to its reliability issues, and the steady, multi-digit annual tariff increases the utility is imposing. While cost savings are a primary concern, power stability is equally critical, as...

Business Analyst (ILR) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Senior Flutter Developer

Ready to build what the world depends on? Irene, Gauteng (on-site)R1,000,000+ p/a (negotiable for top talent)Global identity & security tech | Cross-platform apps | High-performance engineeringStep into a role where your code does more than function it secures...

HEAD: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB To oversee, integrate, and optimise the Bank's IT infrastructure, support, and service delivery functions. This includes ensuring stable and secure infrastructure systems, reliable first- and second-line support, efficient IT service...

Business Analyst (ILR) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Senior Flutter Developer – Gauteng Irene

Ready to build what the world depends on? Irene, Gauteng (on-site)R1,000,000+ p/a (negotiable for top talent)Global identity & security tech | Cross-platform apps | High-performance engineeringStep into a role where your code does more than function it secures...

DEAL ANALYST

PERFORMANCE STATEMENT: Deal Analyst will be required to assist deal captains with credit pack consolidation, deal assessment and deal proposals. Deal Analyst acts as a junior Deal Captain with promotion to Deal Captain as a result of experience and high performance...

Business Analyst (Healthcare) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Software Developer-MADIVA (6 Months’ Contract – Wits SBIMB)

Background:Named after Nobel Laureate and Wits University graduate, Sydney Brenner, the Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience (SBIMB) is a burgeoning multi-disciplinary research institute dedicated to investigating the molecular and genomic aetiology of...

DEAL ANALYST – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

PERFORMANCE STATEMENT: Deal Analyst will be required to assist deal captains with credit pack consolidation, deal assessment and deal proposals. Deal Analyst acts as a junior Deal Captain with promotion to Deal Captain as a result of experience and high performance...

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