AI, cross-border trade reshape e-commerce in SA

AI could soon choose what we buy, sustainability has shifted from nice-to-have to non-negotiable, and second-hand shopping is rapidly becoming mainstream, according to DHL’s E-Commerce Trends Report 2026. Based on survey findings from 29 000 online shoppers and 5 800...

How air transport industry plans to move 10bn passengers a year

It really sounds like a frequent flyer’s dream: Borders cleared in 10 seconds; weather delays cut by 65%; lost luggage down 90%; AI continually driving efficiency. But all this is becoming reality, says the SITA Impact Report 2025, documenting a year of customer-led...

Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

Mission on to catch and lift a sinking satellite

NASA NASA is attempting to stop a space observatory from dropping to earth. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is NASA’s astrophysics multitool, capable of quickly observing a wide range of cosmic objects in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray light. All...

Energy for AI and data centres is a key challenge

The growing energy requirements for data centres is a major issue that needs to be resolved. This is one of the key takeaways from the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Summer Policy Summit  that took place in Boston recently. A common thread...

Mimecast warns of fake email campaign using AI

Mimecast has uncovered a large-scale business email compromise (BEC) invoice fraud campaign targeting global organisations across multiple industries using urgent payment requests to exploit time-sensitive business processes. The attackers deploy sophisticated...

Intel debuts Core Ultra processors for the AI PC age

Intel has launched the Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors, set to power the industry’s most complete and capable AI PCs with more than 80 consumer designs from more than 20 of the world’s top manufacturing partners, including Acer, ASUS, Dell Technologies, HP,...

AI makes salespeople more effective in B2B

Sellers who effectively partner with AI tools are 3,7-times more likely to meet quota than those who do not, according to a new survey form Gartner, which surveyed 1 026 B2B sellers in January through March to understand what skills are needed to excel in a changing...

Airbus opens Joburg support centre for African customers

Airbus has opened its new customer support centre in Johannesburg, strengthening its local presence and supporting the growth of the African ecosystem. Serving as a hub for customers in the region, the new office will provide tailored support and enhance operational...

August sets new record as hottest yet

August 2024 set a new monthly temperature record, capping Earth’s hottest summer since global records began in 1880, according to scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York. The announcement comes as a new analysis upholds confidence...

Manufacturers are optimistic despite headwinds

Confidence levels among local manufacturers held steady at 28 points during the third quarter, according to the latest Absa Manufacturing Survey. This was driven mainly by manufacturers’ optimism regarding policy direction after a peaceful election and the formation...

Countries strengthen cybersecurity, but more action needed

Countries around the globe are improving cybersecurity efforts, but stronger actions are needed to meet evolving cyberthreats, according to the Global Cybersecurity Index 2024, released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). On average, countries have...

Finance functions likely to deploy AI solutions by 2026

By 2026, 90% of finance functions will deploy at least one AI-enabled technology solution, but less than 10% of functions will see headcount reductions, according to Gartner. While CFOs are already making changes to fully harness AI in finance, a sense of uncertainty,...

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Konica Minolta wins industry awards

Konica Minolta has received two prestigious Buyers Lab (BLI) awards from Keypoint Intelligence, the world's pre-eminent independent evaluator of document imaging hardware, software and services. The company won the BLI 2021-2023 award for Most Colour Consistent A3...

Microinsurance aims high in 2021

Africa is one of the most under-insured continents in the world. Over half of the countries in Sub-Saharan Africa have an insurance penetration rate of less than one percent, and the picture isn't much different across the rest of the continent. By Marius Botha, Group...

Hitachi ABB Power Grids partners on Africa’s largest solar project

Hitachi ABB Power Grids has joined forces with Sun Africa and M Couto Alves, part of the EPC conglomerate, on behalf of Angola's Ministry of Energy and Water, to supply the main electrical infrastructure to connect sub-Saharan Africa's largest solar project to...

McAfee, Ingram Micro expand relationship

McAfee and Ingram Micro have announced an expanded worldwide relationship that builds on the transformation of the McAfee channel program. The new agreement will provide access to McAfee products and solutions across Ingram Micro's global distribution network,...

New CEO for Decision Inc Australia

Decision Inc has announced the appointment of Aiden Heke as the new CEO of Decision Inc Australia. Heke has worked at organisations including NTT and Woolworths in Australia; and Thames Water and EDS in the UK. "I will be working closely with Decision Inc. founder...

Innovation and modern apps: why a multi-cloud strategy matters

For several years now, we've been talking about the new opportunities that cloud computing offers. By Hervé Renault, vice-president: cloud EMEA at VMware It used to be a simple choice between public and private; now we're in a 'mix-and-match' era of multiple kinds of...

Annual eLearning Indaba kicks off in February

Since 2013, the eLearning Indaba has attracted speakers and attendees from all around the world. This year, it will take the form of free, monthly Zoom sessions, with the first taking place on 19 February at 10am. Each session will be an hour and a half in length....

Is water part of your business risk assessment?

It's no secret that business and risk go hand in hand. Threats such as IT security and data theft and critical infrastructure blackouts are unfortunately not new to the South African business owner and are set to be on the rise in 2021. However, there is one element...

Top cybersecurity challenges for 2021

Digitalisation is impacting nearly every single aspect of our lives. There is not only a rapid adoption of machine learning and artificial intelligence tools, but everyone is becoming more dependent on software, hardware and cloud infrastructure. By John Mc Loughlin,...

Wall Street Journal recognises Kyocera as sustainably managed

The Wall Street Journal has named Kyocera in its 2020 list of the "100 Most Sustainably Managed Companies in the World". To create this ranking, analysts assessed the sustainability metrics of more than 5 500 publicly traded businesses. Their main areas of examination...

Senior Project Manager (Electrical) at Construct Executive Search

Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Construction.Must have 8-10 years of experience in the electrical and instrumentation industry.Must have experience as a Site Manager and Contracts...

Intermediate Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

If you're a code-slinging Java enthusiast with a knack for building solid systems and getting into the nitty-gritty of architecture, we've got your next adventure. We're on the hunt for an Intermediate Java Developer to join our dynamic dev squad and help craft...

Intermediate Business Analyst

Intermediate Business AnalystJOB DESCRIPTION Requirements ManagementConduct structured and semi-structured requirements elicitation sessions with stakeholders (individuals and small groups) using appropriate techniques to gather clear and complete information.Analyse...

Intermediate Business Analyst – Western Cape Somerset West

Intermediate Business AnalystJOB DESCRIPTION Requirements ManagementConduct structured and semi-structured requirements elicitation sessions with stakeholders (individuals and small groups) using appropriate techniques to gather clear and complete information.Analyse...

FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN – KZN Durban

Provide onsite technical support across the Companies suite of products, outsourced services, and customer solutions, to maintain Companiesproducts and optimize client service. Responsible to assist with hardware problems, removing and replacing faulty equipment,...

Intermediate Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

This is a remote position.Our client in the consulting space on the hunt for an Intermediate Business Analyst skilled with testing for a permanent hybrid role based in the Gauteng or Western Cape [URL Removed] in a dynamic environment and grow your skill sets...

Intermediate Business Analyst

Requirements ManagementConduct structured and semi-structured requirements elicitation sessions with stakeholders (individuals and small groups) using appropriate techniques to gather clear and complete information.Analyse and document business processes, data flows,...

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