AI deployment study uncovers surprising trends
Kathy Gibson reports - While artificial intelligence (AI) is being integrated into most types of work, there are signs it might be flagging. This is among the headline findings from BCG X’s AI at Work report, which uncovered some unexpected trends as companies start...
In Africa, ID fraud falls but scams rise
Africa’s overall identity fraud rate fell slightly to 3,42% in Q1 of 2025, down from 3,5% in Q1 2024, according to new data from global verification platform Sumsub. But, while traditional fraud methods like document forgery collapsed across the African continent,...
E-commerce hubs drive up air pollution
An unexpected side effect of e-commerce is the increase in air pollution - particularly nitrogen oxide - around warehousing hubs. This is among the findings a new study, funded by NASA and published in Nature, that aimed to measure the air pollution associated with...
Cybercriminals are ready for the Olympics. Are you?
Major sporting events like the Olympics attract billions of viewers and are prime opportunities for cybercriminals. Over the past decade, cyberattacks targeting major events have surged, increasing from 212-million documented attacks at the London 2012 Games to...
Africa Data Centres adds 6MW in Cape Town
Africa Data Centres is expanding its CPT1 facility in Cape Town, adding three halls in new areas on the campus that provide another 6MW of IT load. This effectively doubles the data centre's current capacity. The new expansion was implemented with support from the US...
Crowdstrike and Microsoft stocks down but global searches soar
Worldwide searches for "CrowdStrike stock" and "Microsoft stock" have surged 3 054% and 981% respectively over the past week after the global IT crash. However, each corporation's daily stock value dropped on 19 July. This is following an outage that spread globally...
Landmark Climate Change Act welcomed
The Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA) welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa's signing of the Climate Change Bill into law this week. "The signing of the bill is a step in the right direction, as South Africa has established...
Crypto exchange revenues set to plummet
The 2024 crypto hype, driven by increased regulatory clarity, technological advancements, and broader market adoption, has been quite strong, helping global crypto exchange revenues to almost double compared to last year. In 2024, crypto exchanges are expected to...
European tech leadership needs more innovation financing
Scale-up companies have expanded in Europe with the help of public organisations such as the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, but these businesses face persistent financing barriers that the EU can do more to tackle, according to a new EIB report. The study - The...
Business leaders to sweat for a good cause in CEO Cycle Challenge
The South African Hall of Fame, an organisation which celebrates great achievements by extraordinary South Africans to empower the youth, has announced its role in The CEO Cycle Challenge 2024. Presented in collaboration with Nashua, the challenge aims to raise funds...
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Surprising reasons your crisis management plan may fail
The Covid-19 pandemic has understandably spurred renewed conversation around business crisis management. This, pertaining to how to better plan for and preempt unforeseen disruptions, as well as aptly navigating through the mire when perilous challenges...
Covid unleashes unprecedented e-commerce demand
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Massive growth for fleet management systems
The number of active fleet management systems deployed in commercial vehicle fleets in Australia and New Zealand was almost 1-million units in Q4-2019 according to a new research report from the leading IoT analyst firm Berg Insight. Growing at a compound annual...
Proptech fuels growth in property entrepreneurship
We keep hearing how the property sector has been one of the slowest to adopt new technologies and that its digital transformation journey is nowhere near other industries that rely on disruptive new tech to maintain productivity levels and enable improved efficiency....
Deliver customer experience at every customer touchpoint
Customer experience is the driving force behind every business as it gives companies a competitive edge that earns customer loyalty and attracts new customers. By Paula Sartini, founder and CEO at BrandQuantum However, getting the customer experience right can be a...
AI turns financial crime tide
Financial crime and money laundering is the third biggest economic practice in the world and equates to around 5% of the global GDP. Because each country manages its own laws and regulations, the banks are left as the only defence against this attack on the world...
Remain competitive with strategic programs
Adapting to the ever changing landscape is an ongoing challenge for most business leaders. Speed of execution is the key to driving transformation and strategic programs play a critical role in keeping businesses competitive and relevant. By FlowState CEO Mark Kayser...
The stifling effect of Covid-19 on investment newbies
Covid-19 has left the economic world in a state of shock. Stock markets are fluctuating and the global economy is contracting, leaving people concerned about their investments. Some lost money as markets reacted to Covid-19, others adopted a holding pattern, and...
Can African tech disrupt 2020’s gloomy investment outlook?
In the face of the global downturn with growth projected at -4.4% (IMF, October 2020), deep recessions and lowered investment over the long term, African tech companies are surprisingly enjoying market impetus. According to Evon Jeewan, a principal at investment...
Business 2021: continuity in uncertainty
Business continuity used to be considered a part of Disaster Recovery (DR), another cog in the urgent wheel that turns to put the business back on track in the event of a crisis. However, the past year has reshaped business continuity in the eyes of the organisation....
Junior .Net Developer – Gauteng Midrand
Do you have a passion for Web and Mobile development and a drive to build innovative apps? Join our dynamic team as a Junior .Net Developer, where you'll work with .Net and .Net MAUI/ Xamarin to create cutting-edge web and mobile solutions. This is your chance to...
Project Manager at QES
My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Project Manager to join them on an independent contract basis Cape Town, Hybrid , AIS upgrade projectAgileIT Project ManagementFinancial Services Successful Program/Project delivery w.r.t.- Time- Budget-...
2nd/3rd Line IT Support Engineer
Role OverviewOur client is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and proactive 2nd/3rd Line IT Support Engineer to join their global team. Based in their South Africa office (Cape Town), this role will primarily focus on ensuring the smooth operation of local IT...
Project Manager at QES – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Project Manager to join them on an independent contract basis Cape Town, Hybrid , AIS upgrade projectAgileIT Project ManagementFinancial Services Successful Program/Project delivery w.r.t.- Time- Budget-...
2nd/3rd Line IT Support Engineer – Remote Remote
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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...
Technical Test Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
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...
Data & Reporting Analyst at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd
Our client is seeking an experienced Data & Reporting Analyst to join the Durban team, · Automated data cleaning processes using SQL.· Validate data from various sources to ensure data integrity and accuracy· Support the creation and maintenance of dashboards and...
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Senior Integration Engineer
Responsibilities:Define and document business system integration and data flow, aligning with enterprise architecture guidelines.Integrate applications and data to create cohesive and consistent user experiences.Integrate systems and infrastructure for performance,...
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