2025 ozone hole ranks as 5th-smallest since 1992

While continental in scale, the ozone hole over the Antarctic was small in 2025 compared to previous years and remains on track to recover later this century, NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported. The hole this year was the...

Biology model IDs more than 1m species, and counting

Tanya Berger-Wolf’s first computational biology project started as a bet with a colleague: that she could build an AI model capable of identifying individual zebras faster than a zoologist. She won. Now, the director of the Translational Data Analytics Institute and a...

US B20 commits to building on this year’s resolutions

Kathy Gibson reports - As the US takes over chairmanship of the G20 in 2026, the US business community has committed to continue working with and advancing the resolutions of the B20 South Africa. Suzanne Clark, president and CEO of the US Chamber of Commerce, who...

SA’s business liquidations skyrocket

South Africa’s corporate sector is under siege with the latest report from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) revealing that 145 businesses were liquidated in September - pushing the 2025 year-to-date total to 1 180 closures. This marks a 23,9% spike compared to...

Windows 10 sunset, tariff dynamics spur PC market recovery

Global PC shipments grew 8,1% YoY in Q3 2025, according to Counterpoint Research, primarily driven by the approaching end-of-support for Microsoft Windows 10 and strategic inventory adjustments linked to evolving US import tariff policies. The Windows 10 sunset has...

SA’s greylist delisting a milestone for lasting reform

After much concerted effort and collaboration, South Africa’s exit from the FATF greylist is a milestone worth celebrating. It represents the tangible results of systemic reform across the financial sector, including regulation and prosecution, demonstrating that...

Rise in salary payments for 2025

There has been a rise in overall salary payments so far in 2025. This is according to the PayInc Net Salary Index, a revamped version of the Take-home Pay Index from PayInc, formerly BankServAfrica. The new study uses a revised sample and new methodology to deliver...

OpenAI to pump $400m into new AI data centres

OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank have announced they will be building five new US data centre sites under OpenAI’s AI infrastructure platform Stargate. The combined capacity from the new site, along with OpenAI’s flagship site in Texas and ongoing projects with CoreWeave,...

Africa’s AI ambitions and digital future go global

As global leaders gathered in New York for the UN General Assembly, African CEOs took the opportunity at the Unstoppable Africa 2025 conference to announce major projects and initiatives that are set to position the continent at the heart of global innovation – most...

Transforming the fight against HIV

Many millions more people at risk of HIV in low- and middle-income countries will have access to a powerful new prevention option thanks to the Gates Foundation and Indian drug manufacturer Hetero Labs. The two organisations have partnered to produce a low-cost,...

All the winners of the Llama Impact Grant

Meta, in partnership with Data Science Africa, has announced the winners of the Llama Impact Grant for Startups and Researchers at this year’s Unstoppable Africa 2025 event. Launched in March 2025, the initiative is part of Meta’s global Llama Impact Grants programme...

A warning for all travellers

Between June and August this year, Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) discovered a new wave of cyberattacks by a threat group called RevengeHotels which targets hotels to gain access to guests’ payment information. The group has been operating since...

ITU, Google and will.i.am look to bridge the digital divide

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Google, and musician, tech founder, and philanthropist will.i.am have launched an initiative to bring artificial intelligence and robotics training to students across Africa. Announced during the Digital@UNGA Anchor...

CIPS warns of escalating procurement risks

The Chartered Institute for Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Southern Africa has called on South African business leaders to heed the findings of a new report detailing the challenges faced by procurement professionals operating in the maintenance, repair and...

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A recent news story about a self-driving car holds some important lessons for the agentic age. By Ryan Falkenberg, CEO of Clevva The story involved a Tesla Model Y’s autonomous driving capabilities being fooled by a fake roadway painted on a polystyrene wall, cartoon...

Employee engagement is broken – and it’s costing you

If “improve communication” is the best your employee engagement data can offer, you’ve got a bigger problem than poor communication. You’ve got bad data – vague, lagging, and impossible to act on. And that’s not just frustrating. It’s expensive. “Companies aren’t...

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The evolution of AI in patient consent in a data-driven future

One area undergoing significant evolution in the healthcare industry is the process of obtaining patient consent. It is a topic that is highly controversial but absolutely necessary and one that must evolve if we are to bring patient care into the 21st century. Henry...

Retail investing shifts to younger investors

The World Economic Forum’s Global Retail Investor Outlook 2024 confirms a sustained shift towards younger retail investors. Spanning 13 economies, including South Africa, the research finds that 30% of Gen Z start investing in early adulthood – compared to 9% of Gen X...

Tech won’t save your business from cyberthreats

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape of information security, presenting both unprecedented opportunities and significant new threats. By Ryan Boyes, governance, risk and compliance officer at Galix While AI-driven solutions can enhance threat...

Qlik launches Open Lakehouse

Qlik has announced the launch of Qlik Open Lakehouse, a fully managed Apache Iceberg solution built into Qlik Talend Cloud. Designed for enterprises under pressure to scale faster and spend less, Qlik Open Lakehouse delivers real-time ingestion, automated...

SAS AI offers governance resources

As AI accelerates the pace and proliferation of innovation, the need for AI governance has never been more urgent. Lack of visibility into AI governance puts trust, compliance and successful AI deployments at risk. To help organisations confidently navigate their AI...

Westcon-Comstor certified as a Great Place to Work in SA

Westcon-Comstor has been Certified™ by Great Place To Work in South Africa. Great Place To Work is a global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and the leadership behaviours proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased...

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A well-established short term insurer is seeking to appoint a Senior IT Security Specialist To actively protect the organizations information technology assets and infrastructure from external or internal threats and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory...

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Be the shield-drive advanced cyber defence in a global, fast-paced environment. Is this you? You're highly organised, analytical, and thrive in complex environments. You have a passion for cybersecurity and emerging threats, with a curious mindset that fuels your love...

Senior Front-End Software Developer – JHB – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, an AgriTech start-up with offices in Johannesburg, is seeking a Senior Front-End Developer to help build a high-quality SaaS platform for the agricultural sector. They are looking for a pragmatic, solution-oriented developer who thrives on...

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A well-established short term insurer is seeking to appoint a Enterprise Security ArchitectThe role is required to assist in the development of a security architecture capability that will continue to mature to address the complex security problems in systems, people...

IT Infrastructure Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

IT Infrastructure Specialist – Automotive IndustryLocation: GautengAre you ready to take your IT Infrastructure expertise to the next level with one of the world's most advanced automotive brands? We're seeking an IT Infrastructure Specialist to support...

Senior IT Security Specialist

To actively protect the organisations information technology assets and infrastructure from external or internal threats and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements regarding information security and privacy. Also, to ensure security controls...

Enterprise Security Architect – Remote Remote

A well-established short term insurer is seeking to appoint a Enterprise Security ArchitectThe role is required to assist in the development of a security architecture capability that will continue to mature to address the complex security problems in systems, people...

Senior IT Security Specialist – Gauteng Sandton

To actively protect the organisations information technology assets and infrastructure from external or internal threats and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements regarding information security and privacy. Also, to ensure security controls...

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