How to deliver growth as executive confidence dips
Executive leaders are tempered in their optimism about economic growth and their own organisation’s top-line growth, with the Gartner Executive Confidence Barometer totaling just49.8 out of 100 in the second quarter of 2025. Chief financial officers (CFOs) have a...
Intel streamlines operations as it sets a new course
Intel aims to reduce its global workforce by about 15% by the end of this year, through workforce reductions and attrition. Lip-Bu Tan, CEO of Intel, says the goal is to end up with about 75 000 employees. A large portion of the workforce reductions have already taken...
Hubble finds evidence for a rare black hole in Omega Centauri
Most known black holes are either extremely massive, like the supermassive black holes that lie at the cores of large galaxies, or relatively lightweight, with a mass of under 100-times that of the Sun. Intermediate-mass black holes (IMBHs) are scarce, however, and...
Japan enhances AI sovereignty with new supercomputer
Enhancing Japan's AI sovereignty and strengthening its research and development capabilities, Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) will integrate thousands of Nvidia H200 Tensor Core GPUs into its AI Bridging Cloud...
European telcos drive sustainability as energy costs rise
European telecommunications companies are making significant strides toward a sustainable future, driven by a combination of economic pressures, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder expectations. According to the latest report from International Data Corporation...
E-waste to exceed 100m metric tons by 2030
The global e-waste management market will reach 101,3-million metric tons by 2030 - growing at a CAGR of 6,6% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a recent report from Grand View Research. The rapid pace of technological advancements significantly drives the growth of the...
Boosting consent and collaboration is key to ethical ancient DNA research
In a paper recently published in a peer-reviewed journal, Communications Biology, researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Yale University have argued for the implementation of informed proxy or relational autonomy consent in ancient human DNA research...
Strong growth predicted for AI in video surveillance
The global AI in video surveillance market will reach $28,76-billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 28,1% from 2024 to 2030, according to new research by Grand View Research. Rapid advancements in deep learning and computer vision technologies have significantly improved the...
Desco calls for consumer incentives in vape disposal
Desco Electronic Recyclers is urgently calling on producers, sellers, and retailers to incentivise consumers to return used vapes and e-cigarettes for proper disposal. With over 95% of these products ending up in landfills, Desco stresses the critical need for...
ACSA trains front-line workers to use sign language
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is collaborating with the South African National Deaf Association (SANDA) to provide sign language training to 130 front-line staff across ACSA's network, enhancing the accessibility and inclusivity of its airports. The training...
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Vox launches SD-WAN Lite
Vox has announced the launch of their SD-WAN Lite service, an entry-level solution designed to cater for local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) who require more resilient and reliable data and voice connectivity. Vox SD-WAN Lite allows organisations to use any...
Paratus doubles up on Botswana service
Paratus has built a quality network with double routes in Botswana. The multi-million dollar investment in Paratus's own infrastructure and a strategic partnership within Botswana are helping to sign up clients like Bank Gaborone, FNB, Coca-Cola, Spar, Stefanutti...
Sage expands partnerships with SA universities
Sage has confirmed that eight South African universities include the Sage Business Cloud Accounting and Payroll solutions in their curriculums for students studying commerce, information systems and HR degrees. Today, there are more than 14 000 students across 25...
Online shopping: supplier obligations and consumer rights
Courier companies have hit the ground running as online shopping takes off while malls remain an eerie reality. Finger shopping, snuggled under the duvet, has become a new norm for many South Africans, but what do we know about our rights as electronic consumers or...
Things you should insist your chatbot can do
Businesses of all sizes are increasingly using chatbots to address customer queries. That makes sense, says Clevva co-CEO Ryan Falkenberg, adding: "Used effectively, chatbots can be a valuable addition to any customer service offering. All too often, however, chatbots...
Don’t let conflicted employees and dishonest suppliers ruin your business
Two things that could seriously destroy your organisation's reputation and credibility are conflict of interest and supplier misinformation. These have always been threats to business but now, in the midst of the global Covid-19 pandemic, the need for transparency is...
Sequel Support automates Power BI
Sequel Support is offering small and medium-sized enterprises a way to make the most of their data by leveraging Microsoft Power BI to deliver commercial insight capable of driving business efficiencies and thus increasing profits. Michael Zellhorn, MD of Sequel...
Capitec’s bank app available on Huawei AppGallery
The Capitec Bank app is now available on Huawei's app store, Huawei AppGallery. The announcement comes a few weeks after the company revealed Entersekt's software optimisation onto the Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) ecosystem, which brought digital banking software to...
Sophos advances endpoint detection and response
Sophos has unveiled an updated version of its Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), the first solution designed for both security analysts and IT administrators, available now in Sophos Intercept X Advanced and Intercept X Advanced for Server with EDR. Sophos also...
1m check in to Covid-19 screening app
The National Department of Health (NDoH) has confirmed that over 1-million South Africans have already used their Covid-19 digital self-assessment tool called HealthCheck. The HealthCheck self-assessment tool allows for early detection, mapping and management of...
Senior Metadata Management Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking an experienced x2 Senior Metadata Management Specialists to lead the development and implementation of robust metadata practices in support of the Enterprise Data Strategy. The objective of this role is to establish and maintain a centralized,...
SAP CRM Technical Consultant / Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Seeking an SAP CRM Technical Consultant to implement, customize, and maintain SAP CRM solutions with expertise in ABAP programming and integration with SAP ECC and S/4HANA. Key Requirements: Minimum 5 years' experience in SAP CRM developmentSAP CRM certification and...
Systems Engineer – Mpumalanga Secunda
Powering business continuity through smart infrastructure and proactive support.We are looking for a skilled and solutions-driven Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain reliable and secure IT infrastructure. This role involves managing servers, networks,...
Application Developer-Microsoft .NET
We are seeking a seasoned Application Developer specializing in Microsoft .NET to join our team on a hybrid basis in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing, building, and deploying custom applications using the Microsoft development...
System Analyst
Seeking a Systems Specialist to define requirements, design solutions, and support the development and deployment of electronic and mobile identity systems for local and global customers. Key Requirements: 5-8 years' experience in application development (less...
C# Developer (Junior – Mid-Level – Senior) (George)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic company, dedicated to transforming the insurance industry with innovative and customer-centric solutions, is based in the scenic city of George. They are currently seeking C# Developers at various experience levels: Junior (2 years), Mid-Level,...
Application Developer-Microsoft .NET – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a seasoned Application Developer specializing in Microsoft .NET to join our team on a hybrid basis in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing, building, and deploying custom applications using the Microsoft development...
System Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Seeking a Systems Specialist to define requirements, design solutions, and support the development and deployment of electronic and mobile identity systems for local and global customers. Key Requirements: 5-8 years' experience in application development (less...
C# Developer (Junior – Mid-Level – Senior) (George) – Western Cape George
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic company, dedicated to transforming the insurance industry with innovative and customer-centric solutions, is based in the scenic city of George. They are currently seeking C# Developers at various experience levels: Junior (2 years), Mid-Level,...
Systems Analyst II
We are seeking a proactive and analytical Systems Analyst to join our team in delivering high-quality, business-aligned IT solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for understanding and translating business requirements into effective system designs that drive...
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