Pilot to production: the challenge of African developers

Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Africa has no shortage of ideas, use cases and innovation when it comes to developing AI applications. But having a great idea, or an elegant algorithm, doesn’t necessarily translate into a bankable...

As economies shift, Africa urged to follow the money

Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Africa is enjoying a renaissance as it embraces technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to drive its future growth. But there is a danger that the continent will remain a mere consumer of the...

SA holds its own as global AI adoption accelerates

Worldwide adoption of artificial intelligence continued to rise in the first quarter of 2026, according to Microsoft’s Global AI Diffusion Q1 2026 Trends and Insights report from its AI Economy Institute. During the quarter, AI usage increased by 1,5 percentage points...

Enterprise AI hits the wall

Enterprise AI is outgrowing the architecture and infrastructure beneath it as data privacy and sovereignty requirements tighten, according to new research from NTT Data. The latest research finds a widening split between enterprises that are redesigning AI for...

African airlines see growth in cargo demand

Africa accounted for 2% of total global air cargo market in June 2025. During the month of June 2025, African airlines saw demand (measured by cargo tonne kilometres rise by 3,9% year-on-year, according to data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA)....

Xerox re-enters cut-sheet inkjet market with Kyocera

Following hot on the heels of its acquisition of Lexmark, Xerox has agreed to source Kyocera’s high-speed cut-sheet inkjet production presses, marking the company’s re-entry into the fast-growing cut-sheet inkjet (CSIJ) market and significantly broadening its...

Positive sentiment creeping into new vehicle market

While the country welcomed the cut in interest rates during September, it wasn’t enough to stimulate new vehicle sales during the month. According to data released by naamsa | the Automotive Business Council, the South African new vehicle market declined 4,1%...

Industrial printer market remains flat

Worldwide shipments of industrial printers grew a modest 0,1% YoY in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Industrial Printer Tracker. However, the market saw shipment growth of 1% compared to the first quarter of 2024. "While the...

Altera debuts FPGA portfolio

Altera, an Intel company, has unveiled an array of FPGA hardware, software and development tools that make its programmable solutions more accessible across a broader range of use cases and markets. The company revealed new details on its next-generation, power- and...

US massively ahead in data centres

The widespread adoption of cloud computing has transformed the data centre landscape and, although it significantly cut the number of organisations operating their own data centres, it has also fueled a surge in the global data centre count. Still, no market is even...

UCT and IDIA unveil VR software for astronomy data visualisation 

The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Astronomy and the Inter-University Institute for Data Intensive Astronomy (IDIA) – a partnership between UCT, the University of the Western Cape and the University of Pretoria – have released new virtual reality (VR)...

Gavi-supported vaccines save millions of lives

More than 1,3-million future deaths were averted in 2023 thanks to vaccination programmes supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. This achievement, which translates to more than two lives saved every minute of the day, is highlighted alongside historic progress in...

Arctic sea ice near historic low; Antarctic ice declines

Arctic sea ice retreated to near-historic lows in the Northern Hemisphere this summer, likely melting to its minimum extent for the year on 11 September 2024, according to researchers at NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). The decline continues the...

IBM opens second quantum data centre

IBM has opened its first quantum data centre in Europe, located in Ehningen, Germany. This is the second quantum data centre that IBM has deployed, and will be available via the cloud to the over 250 enterprises, governments and research institutions in the region....

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Two Rivers Platinum Mine in underground communication breakthrough

Two Rivers Platinum, a large underground platinum mine located in Steelpoort, Limpopo, has made great strides in setting up a reliable underground Wi-Fi network, providing wireless services to the rock face and full wireless coverage from the face to the tipping area....

Ukheshe places second in KPMG Global Tech Innovator launch

The KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator Africa competition came to a close this week with Ukheshe taking second place among 75 other entrants across Africa. The maiden KPMG Global Tech Innovator launch showcased Africa's place as the next global the next...

There’s never been a better time to install fibre

With more of us working, learning, and staying entertained at home over the past 18 months, it's never been clearer that being without a fast, reliable internet connection for even just an hour can be intolerable. By Matthew Campbell, head of SME and FTTH at Seacom As...

Automation and AI in security: what’s the big deal?

In 1988, a Cornell University graduate student named Robert Morris wanted to measure the size of the Internet. He wrote a program that could spread across a network, install itself on machines, and then Morris would count the instances. From that, the now-infamous...

POPIA – too little too late?

The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) officially came into full effect this week. While the legal act will hold organisations accountable for the privacy of stakeholder information, businesses will be ill-advised to think that their customers will now...

Customers don’t want to talk to a human, help them help themselves

Counter to the tired comedy tropes about customers wishing they could "just speak to an actual human being", most people would actually rather solve queries and problems themselves. By Ryan Falkenberg,co-CEO of Clevva In fact, research shows that more than two-thirds...

Redefining networking in the new era of work

There are immense benefits that come with working from home (WFH), accessible remote working, and globalised workforces. By Colin Thornton, chief financial officer of Turrito Networks Companies gain access to skills and talent on a global scale, and they provide their...

The way we work: from ‘all change’ to ‘you choose’

In 2020, we saw a generation's worth of change to working habits unfold at an accelerated pace over a few months. Alain Tshal, district manager at F5, Sub-Saharan Africa Remote work - which many parts of the business world had been gradually moving towards - became an...

Digital transformation crucial to the future of mining in SA

Mining has played a crucial role in South Africa's economy for the best part of two centuries. And while it may not play as big a role as it once did, it still contributed R400-billion to GDP in 2020 and employed more than 450 000 people. But if the sector is to...

System Analyst (Banking) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Contract role based at client (ABSA)Position open to all races RESPONSIBLITIES Responsible for discovering, synthesizing, and analyzing information from a variety of sources within an enterprise, including tools, processes, documentation, and stakeholders.Responsible...

Application Support Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Individuals with an BCOM in Computer Science or IT will qualify for this role. As an Application Support Analyst you will play a role in ensuring the system of an financial company is operating smoothly. You will be first in line for any support needed for the...

Data Scientist (DBN)

ENVIRONMENT:FACILITATE data-driven decision-making and improving company operations as the next Data Scientist sought by a Durban-based Financial Services company. You will develop and execute cutting-edge AI and BI solutions while driving Data Science projects, using...

Junior – Intermediate .NET Developer – Cape Town (Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client looking for a Junior to Intermediate .NET Developer to join a growing Cape Town team within a Germany-based tech company. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2–4 years of development experience who is eager to learn, contribute to...

Senior Project Manager (Electrical) at Construct Executive Search

Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Construction.Must have 8-10 years of experience in the electrical and instrumentation industry.Must have experience as a Site Manager and Contracts...

Data Scientist (DBN) – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga

ENVIRONMENT:FACILITATE data-driven decision-making and improving company operations as the next Data Scientist sought by a Durban-based Financial Services company. You will develop and execute cutting-edge AI and BI solutions while driving Data Science projects, using...

Senior BI Analyst at The Foschini Group

Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain standardised reporting frameworks to provide a consistent view of key performance indicators (KPIs) across the group with a focus on Merchandise reporting. Create comprehensive...

Systems Administrator – Kempton Park Onsite

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a leading company in the motor vehicle industry, operating across South Africa and neighboring countries, with divisions in retail, rentals, and manufacturing. They are seeking a proactive and skilled mid-to-senior SharePoint, Microsoft 365,...

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