How technology is changing decision-making in mining

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), and particularly AI, is no longer a pipedream in South African mining - technology is already influencing how decisions are made, how risks are managed, and how value is created. It’s a critical period for the local mining...

AMD launches full-stack compute for agentic AI

AMD has launched its next-generation AI infrastructure and physical AI portfolio, led by AMD Helios rackscale solutions now in production and set to be be deployed by at gigawatt scale. At its Advancing AI 2026 event yesterday, AMD chair and CEO Dr Lisa Su said: “The...

Does SA have what it takes to stay off the FATF greylist?

On 24 October 2025, the Financial Action Task Force removed South Africa from its list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, 32 months after being placed there in February 2023. The reforms that got it off the list were real: new legislation, better beneficial...

OpenAI agent goes rogue and raids digital library

A rogue OpenAI agent is responsible for a completely autonomous attack on Hugging Face’s production infrastructure. The AI models responsible were being tested at the time, and managed to hack into the popular digital library, compromising some internal datasets and...

Tech drives down baggage mishandling rates by 23%

SITA’s latest Baggage IT Insights Report shows mishandled baggage rates have fallen below pre-pandemic rates even as passenger volumes hit record highs – tumbling 23% - and a clear indication that digital transformation efforts are taking hold. The bigger story,...

IBM, Red Hat, Deloitte strengthen software supply chain trust

Deloitte, IBM and Red Hat have announced a collaboration to help protect the software supply chain against increasingly automated cyber threats. Deloitte joins the initiative as an integration collaborator for Lightwell, bringing its broader secured software supply...

Advanced AI models are reshaping cybersecurity

Anthropic recently announced a powerful new model named Mythos, trained to identify critical security flaws in software. The model proved capable enough that Anthropic opted against a general release, concluding that AI has reached a point where it can match all but...

PMI declined in April

The seasonally adjusted PMI declined by 1.8 points to 50.8 in May, from 52.6 in April. While the headline index remained above the neutral 50-point mark, the underlying survey results point to a deterioration in conditions from April to May. Manufacturers benefitted...

Call for financial architecture reform in Africa

The African Development Bank Group’s board of governors has endorsed president Dr Sidi Ould Tah’s mandate to implement the bank’s Four Cardinal Points strategic vision to accelerate the reform of African’s financial architecture. The governors called on Dr Ould Tah to...

TSMC uses Nvidia for design and manufacture

Top semiconductor manufacturer TSMC using Nvidia accelerated computing and AI to advance semiconductor design and manufacturing. As chips move to more advanced nodes, bringing them from design to high-volume production has become one of the world’s most complex...

Nvidia debuts deskside AI computer

Nvidia today announced Nvidia DGX Station for Windows, a powerful deskside AI supercomputer designed to build, run and connect always-on AI agents to Windows applications and workflows, capable of running frontier AI models of up to 1 trillion parameters locally....

Nvidia releases open source agent tools and skills for physical AI

Nvidia yesterday announced a major collection of open source physical AI skills and tools that help developers turn complex robotics, autonomous vehicle (AV), vision AI and industrial digital twin workflows into agent-executable tasks — reducing the costs, time and...

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Data protection is the first line. Recovery is the lifeline

Today, organisations rely heavily on data as the backbone of their operations. Every business decision, customer interaction, and innovation depends on instant access to accurate information. By Aslam Tajbhai, head of solutions at DMP SA Unfortunately, many businesses...

Climate change still a major risk to African mining

Climate change is no longer a distant threat - it’s a present-day disruptor reshaping industries, economies, and ecosystems. In Africa, few sectors are as exposed - or as vital - as mining. Intensifying droughts, erratic rainfall, and rising temperatures are placing...

Why discipline matters more than predictions in 2026

Investors enter 2026 carrying the scars of a volatile year, writes Etienne Viljoen, chief investment officer at Aurora Capital. Markets have moved rapidly between fear and optimism. Policy signals have shifted. Narratives around inflation, interest rates, AI, and...

Rethinking wide-area surveillance for Africa

In Africa’s diverse and often unpredictable environments, surveillance systems face challenges that go far beyond simple camera placement. By Leandro da Cunha, surveillance BU executive at Duxbury Networking From sprawling industrial facilities and logistics hubs to...

A PCI DSS expert the best defence against fraud as a service

Cybercrime has undergone a structural shift. What was once a fragmented underground economy built around specialised skills has evolved into a scalable, on-demand commercial ecosystem. By Johannes Briel, senior cyber security specialist at Galix Today,...

Responsible innovation will define the next era of manufacturing

Manufacturing is standing at a pivotal moment. What was once defined by linear processes, manual production, and siloed data is now evolving into a world of digitally connected, intelligent ecosystems. By Tasneem Dajee, Sage Intacct presales manager at Sage AME The...

Kaspersky launches OT calculator

Kaspersky’s new online tool has been specially developed for industrial organisations to assess the potential costs associated with insufficient operational technology (OT) security. By offering detailed financial forecasts, the calculator empowers senior management...

Digital compliance training set to dominate

Digital compliance training is expected to dominate corporate learning delivery over the next decade, as South African organisations seek cost-effective, scalable and measurable ways to build skills and meet regulatory requirements. This means the debate is no longer...

The year ahead for fintech

Looking ahead to 2026, fintech is set to transform how financial services are delivered and accessed, driven by rapid technological innovation and evolving market dynamics. By Lerato Lamola, partner at Webber Wentzel Key areas such as machine learning, payments,...

The document processing gap that’s  billions in delays  

There's a hospital in Gauteng where patient files still travel by trolley. Nurses wheel them between wards, doctors wait for folders to arrive before consultations can begin, and inevitably, a file goes missing. Not lost, exactly. Just temporarily unlocatable in a...

Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Sunninghill

Are you an experienced .NET Developer looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a skilled software professional with a strong background in C#/.NET development, system design, and SQL optimization to join a dynamic team. If you have 6-9 years of software...

Junior IT Technician (Durban) at Mancosa

IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available.Junior IT Technician (Durban)Duties &...

Senior Business Analyst

Some people analyse businesses. Others help transform them. If you're the person who can spot inefficiencies before they appear on a report, translate operational challenges into practical solutions and bridge the gap between systems and strategy, this opportunity is...

Senior Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions

Senior Business Analyst (Banking & Credit)Contract Opportunity | Financial Services EnvironmentRole PurposeWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst to join a dynamic financial services environment. This role requires an accomplished Business...

Junior IT Technician (Durban) at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available.Junior IT Technician (Durban)Duties &...

Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Some people analyse businesses. Others help transform them. If you're the person who can spot inefficiencies before they appear on a report, translate operational challenges into practical solutions and bridge the gap between systems and strategy, this opportunity is...

Senior Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton

Senior Business Analyst (Banking & Credit)Contract Opportunity | Financial Services EnvironmentRole PurposeWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst to join a dynamic financial services environment. This role requires an accomplished Business...

Business Systems Manager

A privately owned automotive parts retailer and wholesaler in Southern Africa that supplies a massive range of car parts, tools, and accessories to DIY car owners, independent mechanics, and trade professionals, is seeking a Business Systems Manager oversees the...

Senior Security Engineer – Contract / Hybrid – Stellenbosch

ENVIRONMENT:A medical Institution is looking for a Senior Security Engineer who will be responsible to lead advanced security operations, investigations, and incident response activities. You will Act as escalation point for complex incidents and drives root cause...

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