Today’s data centre build-out dwarfs previous infrastructure investments

Kathy Gibson reports from Vertiv Week in Zagreb – Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving the biggest infrastructure build-out in human history – bigger than the railroads or the Industrial Revolution. “People assume AI is a bubble, but it is showing no signs of...

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)...

Top AI trends transforming warehousing

Four globally disruptive AI trends are set to transform warehousing for supply chain leaders, according to Gartner. The research group says warehousing has reached an inflection point for AI implementation driven by three converging forces: labour constraints making...

Affordability and greater choice reshapes SA’s vehicle market

Affordability is driving a structural shift in South Africa’s vehicle market, according to Absa research, with SUVs gaining significant ground as consumers increasingly seek competitively priced, well-equipped vehicles. An analysis of 2,56-million new and used vehicle...

Local payment options key for emerging market shoppers

Consumers in the Global South are becoming major contributors to overall economic growth – but  brands need to address these shoppers’ specific needs. A new research report from dLocal, “The Next Wave of Global Consumers”, provides key insights into the shopping...

Fraudsters plumb the depths of airline complaints with new scam

A delayed flight. Missing luggage. A refund that never arrived. For frustrated customers, social media has become a direct route to customer support. They tag the company, explain the problem, and wait for a response. However, threat actors are watching those same...

Tax deadline rush gives scammers an opening

As the 23 October filing deadline for non-provisional individual taxpayers looms, many South Africans are turning their attention to outstanding tax returns – but leaving filing until the last minute could open the doors for opportunistic scammers. They are already...

There are remedies for .za domain name fraud

Close to 80% of South African households have at least one person who accesses the Internet. And, sooner or later, practically all local Internet users will experience online fraud. The good news, however, is there are specific remedies available for fraud involving...

Mitsumi to distribute Samsung’s mobile products in SA

Kathy Gibson reports – Samsung has appointed Mitsumi as a distributor for its mobile products in South Africa. The two companies have an existing partnership in the rest of Africa and the Middle East, but this is Mitsumi’s first foray into the South African market...

20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing

Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...

OpenAI discloses new agent issues, sets up reporting framework

OpenAI has revealed that six new incidents of unexpected or concerning AI model behaviour have come to light, prompting it to update its framework for reporting model misalignment. The best-known recent incident was an OpenAI agent acting autonomously to hack a...

How to beat the runaway cost of AI tokens

Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Sandton - For much of the 20th century, oil was the currency that drove the economy. As we entered the 21st century, businesses started to refer to data as the “new oil”. Today, organisations are realising that data is only...

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Why many procurement professionals still fear whistleblowing

A global study found that 43% of occupational fraud cases are uncovered through tips, making whistleblowers the most effective source of fraud detection (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, ACFE). Yet, despite their critical role in exposing wrongdoing, many...

Buying AI was the easy part. The work begins with adoption

Something is happening in the South African market that doesn't always surface in the enthusiasm around AI. Customers are investing. Pilots are running. Licences are in place. And 12 months later, the question is why it hasn't delivered. It is not the technology,...

AI is strengthening African health supply chains

Artificial intelligence (AI) is strengthening African health supply chains and has the potential to have an even greater impact on driving improvements and saving lives. This is according to a new report launched at the recent 2026 SAPICS Conference. Developed with...

AI becomes a bigger business cost – but what is the return?

For many organisations, AI adoption started small, through proof of concepts and small-scale trials, rather than full-scale rollout. By Junaid Kleinschmidt, intelligence lead for Accenture, South Africa Teams tested chatbots, employees began using generative AI tools,...

Teacher digital fluency is key to solving the literacy crisis in SA

When people picture EdTech working, they tend to picture a child holding a tablet. A learner-facing app, glowing screen, instant feedback. It's a compelling image, and it's also the wrong starting point, writes Nonku Nyathi, partnerships and ecosystem head at Injini....

What children need to know about AI-generated content

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly familiar part of children’s learning routine. Kaspersky explains how parents can help children use AI responsibly and highlights why children should verify AI-generated answers, recognise neural network...

Screen or paper? The most effective prelim exam prep may need both

The debate over how students learn best has followed us from the days of book-based classroom learning into the digital age, causing ongoing debate between whether it’s more effective to read notes on a screen or to print them out. Do students absorb more from digital...

The growing push for AI transparency: What businesses should know

Artificial intelligence has moved beyond the hype and is now delivering real business value, as companies across the world use it to generate marketing material, social media content, product images, videos and customer communications. Melissa Morris and Jameel Hamid...

Project Manager

The role is responsible for leading projects across the full lifecycle, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, control, handover and close-out, in line with company's project management framework, governance requirements and System/Product Lifecycle...

Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

The role is responsible for leading projects across the full lifecycle, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, control, handover and close-out, in line with company's project management framework, governance requirements and System/Product Lifecycle...

System Analyst

To plan & execute systems analysis tasks alone and under supervision, during design, construction, integration, verification, commissioning and operations of the various radio telescopes and associated supporting systems, focusing primarily on the telescope signal...

System Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

To plan & execute systems analysis tasks alone and under supervision, during design, construction, integration, verification, commissioning and operations of the various radio telescopes and associated supporting systems, focusing primarily on the telescope signal...

Systems Analyst

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Systems AnalystThe main purpose of the job is to plan & execute systems analysis tasks alone and under supervision, during design, construction, integration, verification, commissioning and operations of the...

Systems Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Systems AnalystThe main purpose of the job is to plan & execute systems analysis tasks alone and under supervision, during design, construction, integration, verification, commissioning and operations of the...

Information Security Specialist (24 months contract)

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Information Security Specialist (24 months contract)The purpose of the job is to plan, manage, and administer the company's network security. Ensure all network components are managed in accordance with approved...

Commercial Analyst at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and commercially minded professional to join a dynamic FMCG Manufacturing environment in the Cape Town office. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple divisions, supporting commercial...

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