SA companies are shunning public cloud for AI workloads

South African organisations are shifting AI workloads out of the public cloud faster than their counterparts anywhere else in the world, according to new global research commissioned by Cloudera. The Great AI Re-Architecture Survey, conducted by Wakefield Research...

AI-driven cybercrime moves into operational mainstream

AI, infostealers, vulnerabilities, ransomware, and geopolitical conflict are reshaping organisational risk and compressing the time defenders have to respond, according to Flashpoint’s latest 2026 Global Threat Intelligence Report: Midyear Edition. The threat...

MoonHacker uses NASA data to build lunar digital twins

The barren lunar landscape has some important resources, such as water and minerals like iron and titanium, but extracting and processing them will require special equipment. Where those resources can be found will dictate where to land and how to mine them. To help...

July economic activity reverses two months of decline

South Africa’s economic activity improved in July 2026, following a challenging performance in June and May, according to the PayInc Economic Index. Lower fuel prices provided some relief, while record transaction volumes point to resilient economic activity. However,...

Solar Orbiter traces superfast electrons back to Sun

The European Space Agency-led Solar Orbiter mission has split the flood of energetic particles flung out into space from the Sun into two groups, tracing each back to a different kind of outburst from our star. The Sun is the most energetic particle accelerator in the...

It will cost nearly $3-trillion to connect humanity to the Internet

Achieving universal, meaningful Internet connectivity by 2030 could require an investment of $2,6-trillion to $2,8-trillion at current prices, according to the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Connecting Humanity Action Blueprint report. The report...

Marketplaces set to shake up omnichannel retail

South African manufacturers and retailers are starting to look more carefully at how digital platforms such as e-commerce marketplaces, super apps and social commerce can form part of an omnichannel strategy to reach consumers wherever they are. Those that can...

Obituary: Pravin Gordhan

Pravin Gordhan, former Minister of Public Enterprise and SARS commissioner, has died. Known for his activism credentials and opposition to corruption, Gordhan succumbed to cancer at the age of 75. Gordhan was appointed as Commissioner of the South African Revenue...

South African healthcare leads in the adoption of AI and Virtual Care

South Africa’s healthcare sector has seen rapid transformation, according to the South African findings of Royal Philips’ Future Health Index (FHI) 2024 report: Better care for more people. In 2021, just 15% of healthcare leaders cited AI as an area of investment,...

Africa faces urgent cybersecurity challenges

Check Point’s Global Threat Index for August 2024 reveals that ransomware remains a dominant force, with RansomHub sustaining its position as the top ransomware group. This Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation has rapidly expanded since its rebranding from Knight...

Backdoor targets WeChat, DingTalk on macOS

Kaspersky researchers have identified a macOS variant of the HZ Rat backdoor targeting users of WeChat and DingTalk, two popular Chinese messaging platforms. The malware, first detected on Windows systems, now threatens macOS, potentially enabling lateral network...

Network security market shows signs of life

The network security market showed signs of recovery in the second quarter of 2024 - growing 6% YoY to reach $5,9-billion - and breaking a streak of six consecutive quarters of deceleration, according to Dell’Oro Group. This growth was primarily driven by solid demand...

Breached organisations spend more on cyber resilience

Organisations that have endured cyber incidents in the past don’t want to get burned again, according to Commvault’s 2024 Cyber Recovery Readiness Report and, consequently, they often reassess and invest in cyber resilience and recovery strategies in very meaningful...

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Repurposing electric vehicle batteries for sustainability

Instead of going to landfills, modified lithium-ion cells can back up your home or business, write Lance Dickerson and Felix von Bormann. Mass rollout of electric vehicles (EVs) may have been a pipe dream a few decades ago, but with various European cities setting...

Data science helps retailer improve customer service

HomeChoice Holdings, one of South Africa's largest home shopping retailers and financing providers, has deployed Oracle Retail planning and optimisation solutions to drive more sales and enhance the customer experience. With integrated data science, retail solutions...

Africa and the Covid-19 challenge

Although the world has been forced to its knees as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, countries in Africa are facing a severe decline in future investments, high debt obligations and massive backlog of economic infrastructure. Professor Meshach Aziakpono, a professor...

Why choose a pure cloud software solution?

Many C-level executives and board members are looking to the CIO to define their technology strategies, and in particular, their cloud strategies. They will delve into what the available offerings are for the space in which they operate, as well as how these can be...

How HR is breaking down silos with local UC technology

As businesses across sectors look to evolve and adapt to rapidly changing workplace trends, human resources (HR) teams and departments will undoubtedly play an integral role in shaping new team dynamics and structures. By Kate Shead, HR executive at Telviva And, as...

Yoyo, wiGroup join forces

UK-based marketing, payments and loyalty company Yoyo and South African-based mobile rewards software company wiGroup are joining forces to create a global loyalty company under the Yoyo brand. The new Yoyo will service existing and new clients through its combined...

Rent-to-own solar solutions on offer

Ellies Electronics has partnered with asset finance services business the Rental Company to provide businesses with rent-to-own solar solutions. "An increasing number of businesses are looking for alternative energy solutions in the midst of increasing electricity...

Infinidat expands global channel partner ecosystem

Infinidat has announced an increase year-on-year in the number of strategic global channel partners to nearly 400, in 2020. It has resulted in delivering innovative and apt data storage solutions required by businesses worldwide, during challenging times as well as...

New appointments at MTN

Ferdi Moolman has been appointed as the new Group Chief Risk Officer at MTN. Moolman will step down from his role as MTN Nigeria CEO with effect from 1 March 2021 and will return to the head office in South Africa to assume the GCRO role on the same date. The role...

AdaptIT reports increased revenue

Adapt IT has announced results for the financial year ended 30 June 2020.10.26 "I am pleased to report that in a year dominated by global macroeconomic challenges and the Covid-19 pandemic, Adapt IT proved to be highly resilient, through its sound underlying business...

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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