Intel has announced a strategic partnership to help Elon Musk design and construct his ambitious Terafab in Austin, Texas. The facility is a joint venture between Musk’s various enterprises, including Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, dedicated to manufacturing the specialized hardware required for large-scale AI projects. Read: Intel partners with Elon Musk to build Terafab AI…
Andrew Harris, chief sales and marketing officer at DCC Technologies. SA’s already volatile ICT channel has entered a phase where pressure is no longer cyclical but structural, says Andrew Harris, chief sales and marketing officer at DCC Technologies. “Traditionally, the channel has moved through cycles. Demand softens, supply tightens, then things correct. What we’re seeing…
AI’s potential to disrupt businesses has sparked concerns over the dependency of US equity valuations on long-term growth forecasts, particularly in the software sector, Goldman Sachs said. “Terminal value” — a company’s worth beyond the next 10 years based on estimated earnings — accounts for about 75% of the S&P 500’s equity value, near a…
Big Tech has spent hundreds of billions of dollars over three years to power the AI. But investors still want one answer: will all this spending pay off? Quarterly results from Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta and Amazon — all due on Wednesday — will gauge if the sky-high spending on AI has driven enough growth in…
Each year, on International Girls in ICT Day, girls are invited into computer labs, onto stages, and into conversations about innovation and the future. Image source: DC Studio from Freepik On the fourth Thursday of April, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) celebrates global efforts to empower girls and young women to pursue careers in Science,…
The Namibian government is doubling down on aviation infrastructure as part of its growth strategy, with Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi highlighting major upgrades at Hosea Kutako International Airport, including a third terminal and plans for a new national carrier, Namibia Air. “These developments are critical to ensuring that Namibia remains competitive and capable…
Robin Ramokgadi, Business Unit Manager, Torque IT. AI may be edging into the IT workplace, but there is still high demand for job-ready tech talent – particularly people with specialised skills. This is according to Torque IT, which positions itself as a leading provider of ICT training, certification and skills enablement solutions. Robin Ramokgadi, Business…
Sentech returns as the headline (Platinum) sponsor of Africa Tech Week 2026, taking place from 12–13 May 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC 2). The sponsorship reinforces Sentech’s role as a key enabler of Africa’s digital infrastructure, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration. Aligned to the theme “Propelling Africa’s Digital Future,” the event marks…
No consumer data was breached after hackers gained access to “sensitive” technical information, says Lesaka. (Source: Lesaka) JSE-listed Lesaka unit Adumo is assuring its clients that no consumer data was breached during a cyber attack that apparently resulted in thousands of files being made available for sale on the dark web. Website dailydarkweb.net reports that…
The 2026 winners of the Wired4Women Awards. South Africa’s female technology change-makers were celebrated last night at the third annual Wired4Women Awards, where trailblazers, innovators and rising stars were recognised for their contribution to shaping the country’s digital future. Held under the banner of the Wired4Women Tech Forum, in partnership with ITWeb Brainstorm and headline…
