IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

AI coding costs set to outstrip developer salaries

By 2028, AI coding costs will overtake the average developer’s salary due to rising large language model (LLM) token consumption and the shift to consumption-based licensing models, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data processed by generative...

‘A defining opportunity for Africa to leapfrog into the AI era’

The transition from legacy 2G/3G networks to 4G and 5G will act as critical infrastructure for Africa's participation in the AI economy, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa, which says AI and uplink-heavy applications are set to...

Nvidia Vera CPU packs a punch

The shift to agentic AI creates a new CPU requirement for the AI factory: fast cores, massive memory bandwidth and the ability to sustain high performance when all cores are active. Initial benchmark results published by Phoronix  show that the Nvidia Vera CPU is...

Pick ‘n Pay customer data compromised

An early version of Pick n Pay’s on-demand app was been breach, with customer information compromised. Records from 2022 in the app previously known as Bottles and later as Pick n Pay asap! were leaked. The data includes names, contact details and birth dates,...

Nvidia launches unified AI model

AI agent systems today juggle separate models for vision, speech and language — losing time and context as they pass data from one model to the other. Nvidia has launched Nvidia Nemotron 3 Nano Omni, an open multimodal model that brings these capabilities together...

How to manage agent sprawl

Gartner has identified six steps to help organizations reduce the risks of AI agent sprawl. The researcher predicts that, by 2028, an average global Fortune 500 enterprise will have over 150 000 agents in use, up from less than 15 in 2025 – which will generate...

With VECT ransomware, paying is not an option

If newbie to the ransomware scene VECT comes knocking at your organisation's door - do not pay the ransom. That's the call from researchers at Check Point, which has been monitoring the emerging ransomware-as-a-service group. Together with partners BreachForums and...

SA’s rising young scientists take on global challenges

Three emerging young scientists are set to represent South Africa at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), showcasing innovative research that addresses critical global challenges in environmental sustainability, space science and biomedical...

SA’s economic recovery remains fragile

After nearly two decades of weak growth, declining investment and rising structural constraints, South Africa faces a narrow window in which decisive reforms could determine whether it escapes long‑term stagnation or remains trapped in low growth. Coface research...

AI will drive operational capability overhauls

A massive 80% of CEOs expect AI to force a high to medium degree of change to their operational capabilities, shifting the focus from digital business to autonomous business, according to a survey from Gartner. “Autonomous business is a strategy where self-learning...

Draft AI policy withdrawn amid AI hallucinations

Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi has announced the withdrawal of the Draft National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy following an internal process. “Following revelations that the Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy published...

Cyber resilience counts on contractors’ security

More than two-thirds of companies are willing to invest in the security of their contractors and suppliers to guarantee invulnerability to cyberattacks, while a further quarter is already doing that. This is according to a global Kaspersky study, which signals that...

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Key technology trends affecting the security sector in 2026

It came as a surprise that this is the 10th time that we’ve looked at the technology trends that we think will affect the security sector in the coming year. By Johan Paulsson, chief technology officer at Axis Communications; Matt Thulin, director of AI and analytics...

How bank accounts expose payroll fraud

Payroll fraud creates considerable losses for South African companies and taxpayers. The Public Servant Association revealed that ghost employees are costing the public purse nearly R4-billion. The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals estimated that payroll...

Companies rise or fall on how well they renew their leaders

Leadership renewal has become one of the defining governance issues of this decade. By Thabiso Legoete and Veronique Parkin, partners at Heidrick & Struggles South Africa and members of the Global CEO & Board of Directors Practice In a climate defined by...

Unlocking the next frontier of logistics

The logistics sector is entering a defining era where digitalisation is essential for survival, not just a competitive edge. By CG Selva Ganesh, vice-president and CEO South Africa at In2IT Technologies As global supply chains grow more complex, unpredictable, and...

Hybrid, human, high-tech: The new blueprint for higher education

What if the future of tertiary education is no longer defined by campuses, lectures, and traditional qualifications - but by how quickly institutions can reinvent learning itself. With global education spending expected to exceed $10 trillion in the next decade, the...

Integration simplifies payroll and HR challenges in complex industries

In industries with dispersed workforces, payroll and HR management can quickly become a complex minefield. Constantly changing schedules, varied pay structures and legislative compliance all make it increasingly difficult to maintain consistency. And, when systems on...

Critical infrastructure cyber lessons from 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, South Africa’s industrial operators are reflecting on a year of profound change – and concerns. By Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director: southern Africa at Fortinet A significant and oh-so-welcome development was the end of systemic...

Trends shaping the future of intelligent communication

Communication technology continues to evolve, and South African businesses are facing a transformative shift in how they connect with customers and collaborate internally. By Filip Filković, sales director: Africa at Infobip This is largely driven by rapid...

Cyber-insurance claim rejections on the rise

South African businesses are facing growing risk of cyber-insurance claim rejections due to misrepresented security controls, poor governance practices and outdated approaches to cybersecurity assurance. This mirrors a disturbing global trend. The Cyber Insurance and...

Navigating cybersecurity in 2026

For years, the cybersecurity industry has warned that threats are becoming ‘more sophisticated’. By Beth Miller, field CISO at Mimecast In reality, attackers aren’t getting smarter, they’re simply leveraging new tech to exploit the same long-standing vulnerabilities...

Junior IT Technician

My client who is well established within the sport, leisure and wellness industry based in Woodmead is searching for a well presented and knowledgeable Junior IT Technician to provide user support and customer service on all applications and platforms to agreed SLA's...

Junior IT Technician – Remote Remote

My client who is well established within the sport, leisure and wellness industry based in Woodmead is searching for a well presented and knowledgeable Junior IT Technician to provide user support and customer service on all applications and platforms to agreed SLA's...

Mobile Developer

Build, test and deploy mobile apps using React NativeBuild, test and deploy web portals using React JS (Typescript)Support existing and develop new functionality and componentsUnderstand existing product and domain elements and work with business analysts to refine...

Mobile Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein

Build, test and deploy mobile apps using React NativeBuild, test and deploy web portals using React JS (Typescript)Support existing and develop new functionality and componentsUnderstand existing product and domain elements and work with business analysts to refine...

Senior Network Specialist (CISCO Application Centric Infrastructure)

The main purpose of this position is to lead and drive the end-to-end implementation of all network security solutions at the company and to provide technical expertise and recommendations.DETAILED DESCRIPTIONResearch and recommend emerging and fit-for-purpose network...

Senior Network Engineer (Specialising in Cisco ACI)

The main purpose of this position is to design, implement and manage network infrastructure solutions and Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) within the company GroupDETAILED DESCRIPTIONDesign and build network infrastructure solutions and ACI that align...

Senior Software Developer (C#, .NET Core, PHP, JavaScript) (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN, develop, and maintain software solutions, taking ownership of your work while actively contributing to team projects as the next Senior Software Developer wanted by a dynamic Online Learning Platform. You will create and maintain relational...

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