The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

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...

NTT Data partners with Google Cloud

NTT Data has announced a global partnership with Google Cloud to drive industry-specific cloud and AI solutions. According to Gartner, worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to reach $723-billion in 2025, up from $595,7-billion in 2024. The...

Absa adds Home Affairs services to banking app

Absa has joined the Department of Home Affairs initiative to bring Smart ID and Passport services to the Absa Banking App for the bank’s clients. The collaboration is an overhaul of the existing pilot project that has been in existence since 2016. Absa was part of the...

UNDP and IBM launch energy analysis tools

IBM and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched new interactive models on energy within UNDP’s global GeoHub platform. The new solutions use technologies such as the IBM watsonx AI and data platform to enable users - from policymakers at the...

Gen Z set to shake up the workplace

Kathy Gibson reports – As more Gen Z employees join the workforce, they are set to make waves in the world of work. Gen Z are the people born between 1997 and 2012. Today, they make up just 9% of the global workforce, but this will increase to 27% by next year. The...

Gender parity will unlock $287bn for African economy

Tackling systemic barriers towards the participation of young women in Africa’s workforce will drive an estimated $287-billion to its economy by 2030, boosting GDP by 5%. This is among the findings of a new report by the Mastercard Foundation in collaboration with...

Robotics industry will be worth $218bn in 2030

Robots have been around for many years, primarily in industrial settings. However, the recent technological breakthroughs are set to unleash their full potential. Against this backdrop, the robotics industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)...

Agentic AI set to democratise data access

Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing at an unprecedented rate, bringing us closer to highly adaptive, autonomous systems like agentic AI. Startups are leading the charge, driving innovations such as explainable AI, reinforcement learning, self-learning...

Massive surge for AI patents

The AI industry has grown tremendously over the past years. Since 2020, the entire market has practically doubled and hit a $184-billion value, while the number of people using AI tools tripled to nearly 315-million. The AI space has also seen a surge in patent...

The cost of a cyber breach goes way beyond money

The costs and fallout from a cyber security breach extend far beyond revenue losses, impacting jobs, mental wellbeing, trust and future business. This is according to cyber security experts within the Cyber Security Special Interest Group (SIGCyber) of the Institute...

Young gamers fall victim to cybercriminals

The number of unique users targeted by cybercriminals using popular children’s games as a lure surged by 30% in the first six months of 2024 compared to H2 2023, according to Kaspersky experts. Researchers analysed gaming risks for young players and discovered that...

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Higher ROI, lower risks when the people side of change is managed

Companies that prioritise their employees' change journeys during digital transformation projects, such as the remote working initiatives seen in 2020, are less exposed to risk and more likely to realise the return on their investments. This is because all change...

IBM, Junior Achievement expand access to digital skills

IBM and Junior Achievement (JA) South Africa have announced the Open P-TECH for Africa program which will provide South Africa's youth with skills relevant to the digital era and marketplace. As the Covid-19 pandemic leads to an unprecedented shift to online learning...

Altron Karabina achieves Azure Advanced Accreditation

Following a Microsoft initiated third-party audit of its cloud migration practices and after meeting stringent criteria including demonstrable global customer success stories, proven upskilling of staff and best practice frameworks and architecture, Altron Karabina...

Thales appoints new African distributors

Cyber Security Africa Distribution (CSAD) and Cyber Security South Africa (CSSA) have been appointed as distributors of Thales access management and data protection solutions across the African continent. CSAD and CSSA are sister companies dedicated in the...

McAfee sells enterprise business

McAfee has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its enterprise business to a consortium led by Symphony Technology Group (STG) in an all-cash transaction for $4-billion. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2021, subject to customary regulatory...

How to keep your cargo in perfect condition

One thing is certain, 2020 was a turning point for supply chains. Never before have market forces shifted so dramatically, so quickly. By Simon Nicholson, senior director: product management for IoT at Oracle Enterprises and customers around the world have had a tough...

SA fintech enabler Ukheshe Technologies confirms global expansion

South African digital fintech enablement provider, Ukheshe Technologies has confirmed it is expanding its operations internationally. Having established itself as a formidable payment technology specialist within the B2B sector, the company has set its sights on the...

The era of feminine leadership has arrived

Covid-19 has placed demands on people and organisations in almost all aspects of their daily lives. By Varsha Morar for MasterStart From going online (transforming digitally) to working remotely, and - perhaps most critically - demanding a change in consciousness from...

Let’s celebrate our women scientists and engineers

Let me ask you a question. When you think of a scientist, who comes to mind? Is it Albert Einstein, the founder of the theory of relativity? Or Sir Isaac Newton, who gave us the concept of gravity? And then there's Louis Pasteur, who invented the process of...

On-demand delivery on the rise

On-demand delivery is gaining a lot of popularity as a result of the current business and economic challenges and many businesses are expanding their operations by jumping on the digital bandwagon. By Antonio Bruni, CEO of Picup To expand their business reach,...

UX Designer

Leading SA bank requires the skill of an experienced UX designer to assist with ProtoTyping on a new bank feature.Hybrid working with offices based in Sandton Desired Skills: UX Designing Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Grade 12 /...

.Net Core Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Leading SA bank requires the skills of an experienced .Net Developer. This is a senior rolePreference for Cape Town however Johannesburg will be accepted.Hybrid working with 1 day in office12 month contract Design, Build, Deploy, and Maintain reusable software...

UX Designer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Leading SA bank requires the skill of an experienced UX designer to assist with ProtoTyping on a new bank feature.Hybrid working with offices based in Sandton Desired Skills: UX Designing Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Grade 12 /...

Senior Angularjs Developer

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Angular Developer to join their team. In this role, you will be instrumental in the development of complex, large-scale enterprise systems. You will utilize your deep expertise in Angular to...

Senior Angularjs Developer – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Angular Developer to join their team. In this role, you will be instrumental in the development of complex, large-scale enterprise systems. You will utilize your deep expertise in Angular to...

Commercial Analyst

Requirements: Diploma/Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business Management. NCR Certification (essential) Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar commercial or financial analysis role. Experience working with commercial vehicle dealerships (essential)...

BI Analyst at The Foschini Group

Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION The Business Analyst is responsible for building and demonstrating expertise in retail operations, processes, and systems. They identify, create, and facilitate process design changes through in-depth business and systems...

Commercial Analyst – Gauteng Kempton Park

Requirements: Diploma/Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business Management. NCR Certification (essential) Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar commercial or financial analysis role. Experience working with commercial vehicle dealerships (essential)...

BI Analyst at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East

Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION The Business Analyst is responsible for building and demonstrating expertise in retail operations, processes, and systems. They identify, create, and facilitate process design changes through in-depth business and systems...

Technical Test Analyst

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Technical Test Analyst to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Identify how the project and test team align within the organisation and to determine how they would...

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