Turing Award goes to quantum pioneers Bennett and Brassard
ACM has named Charles H Bennett and Gilles Brassard as the recipients of the 2025 Turing Award – considered the “Nobel Prize in Computing” - for their essential role in establishing the foundations of quantum information science and transforming secure communication...
Samsung, AMD tighten ties on AI collaboration
Samsung and AMD have signed an MOU to expand their strategic collaboration on next-generation AI memory and computing technologies. "Samsung and AMD share a commitment to advancing AI computing, and this agreement reflects the growing scope of our collaboration," says...
IBM adds agentic AI to autonomous storage
IBM has launched the next generation of IBM FlashSystem, co-run by agentic AI, ushering in a new era of autonomous storage. By enhancing FlashSystem’s existing AI capabilities with agentic AI, IBM is redefining resilience through sustained protection, autonomous...
Saudi’s Humain ploughs $3bn into xAI
Saudi Arabia’s Humain has announced a $3-billion strategic investment in xAI as part of the company’s Series E financing round. The investment was made ahead of xAI’s acquisition by SpaceX in early February. With this transaction, Humain became a significant minority...
Blackwell Ultra delivers better performance, cost savings
The Nvidia Blackwell platform has been widely adopted by leading inference providers such as Baseten, DeepInfra, Fireworks AI and Together AI to reduce cost per token by up to 10x. Now, the Nvidia Blackwell Ultra platform is taking this momentum further for agentic...
Araxi to acquire Pay@ in R1bn deal
Araxi has agreed to acquire the controlling stake in Pay@ Group for R1-billion. Pay@ is ab end-to-end provider of integrated B2B payments solutions with B2C capabilities, with over 9 000 retailer locations, 150 000 mobile point-of-sale (POS) payment points, millions...
MTN to buy out tower operator
In a $2,2-billion transaction, the MTN group has agreed to acquire the 75,3% of tower operator IHS shares that it doesn’t already own, with particular focus on the company’s African operations. The all-cash transaction will be funded from IHS cash balances and MTN...
These are the roles that top the pay rankings in SA
If you wanted to know which jobs offer the best pay in South Africa, wonder no longer. Pnet’s 2026 Salary Guide reveals that the three roles that attract the highest compensation are, in order: chief executive officer (CEO), chief financial officer (CFO) and executive...
AI, resilience, growth key for financial services CEOa
Financial services leaders across Africa are entering 2026 with renewed confidence, placing artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, regulatory resilience and strategic growth at the centre of their transformation agendas. This is the headline finding from KPMG’s...
Stablecoins make their way into everyday use
A new global study reveals that stablecoins are no longer niche, but are becoming a practical, everyday form of money being used around the world for everything from getting paid to buying goods and services. BVNK’s Stablecoin Utility Report, which surveyed over 4 600...
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Weak human firewalls expose businesses to AI-driven cyberattacks
As South Africa’s digital economy matures, so too does its exposure to cyberthreats, and the country is now among the top 10 most targeted regions for cyberattacks globally. However, local businesses remain dangerously underprepared, as leaders continue to...
Ricoh SA realigns for partner-led growth
Ricoh South Africa announced a strategic transformation of its business model, transitioning to an Accredited Business Partner-only distribution model for its Office Print and selected Production Print operations. The transition is designed to enhance operational...
MSP Flex is changing the game for the channel
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Career orientation test aims to inspire girls into cybersecurity
Kaspersky, together with Smart Africa and Africaines in Tech, has launched a science-backed career orientation test “Future You in Tech” created to promote professional development for young women in the cybersecurity industry and help remove potential entry barriers....
Sage launches integrated cloud HR, payroll solution
Sage has launched its integrated Sage HR & Payroll Advanced solution for mid-market companies in South Africa. Sage HR & Payroll Advanced helps medium-sized businesses work more effectively by automating and streamlining HR and payroll tasks across the...
AI agents are shaking up financial trading
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Risk management and delivering projects amidst global uncertainties
There has never been an infrastructure project that has ever been delivered without risk and uncertainty. All projects have a level of risk which engineers are well trained to anticipate, manage, and mitigate. By Sthembile Mnengela, technical director of Zutari Risk...
Training is crucial, but feeling safe enough to speak up is vital
Cybersecurity training is vital, but it’s not enough on its own if your workplace culture discourages people from speaking up. Good corporate security awareness includes empowering employees to think critically, voice concerns and admit mistakes, without fear of...
Balancing power is critical for African grid stability
Africa’s rapid integration of renewable energy is intensifying the challenge of balancing power supply and demand on the continent’s grids. The transition is urgent because most grid infrastructure was built for centralised fossil-fuel generation which is easier to...
Bolt improves safety with Rider Profile Photo
Bolt has announced the rollout of Rider Profile Photo in South Africa, a new safety feature designed to strengthen trust, improve driver confidence, and enhance customer experience. Bolt will ask riders to take a selfie and add it to their Bolt profile. The feature is...
Senior Analyst Programmer (Magic) – 24 Months Contract
Applies system solutions to business problems through the design and programming of automated systems. Configures, analyses, designs, develops, and maintains in-housedeveloped applications to support business processes and functions. Works on elements of large,...
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
A South African company that provides specialized cloud-based metal accounting, production management, and logistics software (WIRE) for the mining and mineral processing industry, is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer designs and delivers complex features across...
Senior Performance Tester – Western Cape Bellville West
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Performance Tester to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related...
Senior Analyst Programmer (Magic) – 24 Months Contract – Gauteng Gauteng
Applies system solutions to business problems through the design and programming of automated systems. Configures, analyses, designs, develops, and maintains in-housedeveloped applications to support business processes and functions. Works on elements of large,...
.NET Applications Developer
General:Completeness and accuracy of code (work product) vs. allocated tasks.Ensure that project tasks are delivered in accordance with larger project objectives.Adhere to and apply software development policies and standards.Ensure accurate estimates on development...
Senior Business Analyst
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Relevant IT Degree or Diploma in Information Systems, Informatics, Computer Science, Engineering,...
.NET Applications Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg
General:Completeness and accuracy of code (work product) vs. allocated tasks.Ensure that project tasks are delivered in accordance with larger project objectives.Adhere to and apply software development policies and standards.Ensure accurate estimates on development...
Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Tyger Valley
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Relevant IT Degree or Diploma in Information Systems, Informatics, Computer Science, Engineering,...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 1916
Responsible for 24/7 operations as your main focus which includes incident handling and resolution.Design, develop, and maintain applications using C# and .NET Core.Build and deploy cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure.Develop and manage containerized...
Network Engineer at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd.
As a Network Engineer, you will operate within IT Service Management (ITSM) practices aligned with ITIL standards, providing second-level support and advanced administration of network infrastructure. Reporting to the Technical Infrastructure Operations Manager, you...
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