Brands and retailers navigate a new reality as AI shapes consumer decisions

Generative AI (GenAI) is reshaping the first steps of our shopping experience before we ever click "buy”. From hyper-personalized suggestions to curated inspiration, influence now begins long before a store visit or app tap, moving where brands and retailers compete...

AI-driven cyber threats are outpacing defence capabilities

A new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping the cybersecurity landscape and exposing major gaps in corporate defences. Despite growing awareness of the risks, the pace of cyber defence adoption...

As AI transforms entrepreneurship, more support will be crucial

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping how entrepreneurs in developing countries start, manage and grow their businesses, a new publication from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) highlights. Micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and...

Hubble finds the largest chaotic birthplace of planets

Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have imaged the largest protoplanetary disk ever observed circling a young star. For the first time in visible light, Hubble has revealed the disk is unexpectedly chaotic and turbulent, with wisps of material stretching...

SA young scientists earn Medals of Honour in Mexico

Research projects by two local young scientists earned Medals of Honour, while ranking in the top 10 among the 45 international learners who presented at the ExpoCiencias Nacional Tabasco 2024 competition held in Mexico. The projects that earned international...

AI trends to watch in 2025

Intentional or not, everyone is already using AI. Whether it’s to help prompt ideas and trigger thoughts or to simply navigate mundane day-to-day administrative tasks, AI has a utility for everyone. This natural adoption of AI over the last few years has opened new...

Safety checklist for Black Friday online shopping

Vigilance is urged during this 2023 Black Friday and Cyber Monday as AI-generated scams enhance the threat to this year's festive shoppers and it's revealed that seven in 10 British people worry that AI will make it easier for criminals to commit online fraud. But...

GenAI job postings surge in Q3

As companies swiftly develop medium- and long-term talent plans to adapt to the evolving work landscape driven by GenAI, there is an increase in the number of job postings related to GenAI, reveals the Job Analytics Database of GlobalData. Sherla Sriprada, business...

95% of Internet users use social media

The social media space has grown tremendously in recent years becoming an integral part of everyday life for billions worldwide. Today, social media platforms count more users than ever, and their numbers keep rising. According to data from OnlyAccounts.io, as of...

Why SA companies might not pay living wages

In a world of growing calls for global social reform, companies that want to preserve their market share will have to pay their employees at least a living wage, according to Professor Ines Meyer of the Living Wage South Africa Network whose groundbreaking research...

When it comes to data centres, the future is modular

Kathy Gibson reports from Zagreb, Croatia - Croatia may be best known for its beaches and scenery but, in fact, it's also the home of a number of significant scientific and technological inventions. Viktor Petik, vice-president: integrated modular solutions for...

China’s approval clears way for Broadcom acquisition of VMware

China has approved the Broadcom acquisition of VMware, but the ensuing delay has caused ripples in the cybersecurity industry, and potentially affected VMware's standing and share value. Despite VMware's Q2 fiscal year 2024 revenue growth, the contrast in share value...

Business Confidence Index ticks down

The RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI) slipped by two points to 31 in the fourth quarter of 2023, with less than a third of respondents to the survey satisfied with prevailing business conditions. Business confidence was largely unchanged in three of the sectors,...

AI drives massive data centre investments

Kathy Gibson reports from Zagreb, Croatia - The data centre today is becoming an artificial intelligence (AI) factory, and this means organisations have to find new ways to quickly build capacity. This is the word from Vladimir Galabov, research director: cloud and...

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Raising climate change funds in Africa

The African Development Bank, in partnership with the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), has commissioned the Coalition for Green Capital (CGC) to prepare a study on the creation of national climate change funds and green banks in Africa. CGC will identify and work with...

Actionable intelligence essential for cyber defence

With each new breach making headlines, it is becoming clearer and clearer that yesterday's defences are no match for today's attacks. The growing popularity of cloud services, mobile devices and the Internet of Things (IoT) is widening the attack surface, and targeted...

PDSA migrates to the cloud

Businesses need the assurance Office 365 will be fully protected when they migrate core infrastructure to the cloud. The need is more pressing when it comes to not-for-profit organisations, the majority of which rely on funding and sponsorship to continue to provide...

A guide to online tax returns

Most of us could think of a myriad activities we'd rather do than stand in the queue at SARS. Luckily for all of us, mobile-tech has triumphed again, and now, you can pay your taxes via your phone. "We know our consumers are continuously digitising and using their...

Preparing the HR department for the digital workplace

The world of work continues to evolve, altering our assumptions about the jobs and tasks we do, the tools we use to perform them, and the ways in which we collaborate with our colleagues. By Debbie Tim, regional director: people business partners at Sage Africa &...

Improve network security with SD-WAN

Enterprises that are widely dispersed, geographically speaking, are rapidly moving to embrace software-defined wide area networks (SD-WANs). This is because SD-WANs dramatically lower costs, reduce complexity and make branch communications more secure, while also, in...

Vodacom Foundation, Google partner on skills development

The Vodacom Foundation has partnered with Google to accelerate the empowerment of youth in South Africa with some of the digital skills required for 4IR. The partnership will help to address some of the anxiety that the youth have on the impact of 4IR on society,...

Modernise existing IT resources

Enterprises in every industry are plagued with legacy systems that are stifling their ability to innovate and advance, and holding them back from adopting hybrid cloud infrastructures, where workloads and resources span physical, virtual and cloud-based environments....

Dynamic DNA launches entrepreneurship programme

ICT training academy Dynamic DNA has launched a programme aimed at creating employment and promoting entrepreneurship opportunities in South Africa. Prudence Mabitsela, Dynamic DNA MD and co-founder, aims to promote entrepreneurship and skills development as a way of...

Huawei targets 10 000 SA students for ICT competition

Huawei South Africa wants to see a local team win the company's prestigious annual Global ICT Competition to be held in China next year, and it is pulling out all the stops to make this happen. The Huawei ICT Competition is one of the largest ICT events in the world,...

Level 3/4 Technical Support

This role is open in South AfricaPosition: Level 3/4 Technical Support Technician (Remote)Hours: 12:30am - 8:30pm SAST (Monday-Friday)Pay Rate: R23,000 - R27,000 per month (Negotiable based on experience)Role Overview:Are you a seasoned IT professional passionate...

Agile Master (Advanced) – HC 0491 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Provides active and regular mentorship to other Agile MastersSupports multiple Feature Teams in complex Products/Sub-Products up to Domain levelProvides key insights into the evolution of Agile KPIs in complex Agile teams to improve efficiencies at an organisational...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...

Level 3/4 Technical Support – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

This role is open in South AfricaPosition: Level 3/4 Technical Support Technician (Remote)Hours: 12:30am - 8:30pm SAST (Monday-Friday)Pay Rate: R23,000 - R27,000 per month (Negotiable based on experience)Role Overview:Are you a seasoned IT professional passionate...

Software Developer

Our client is looking for a passionate Developer who can develop both the back and front end, working on exciting new projects. Responsibilities: Work on both front-end and back-end projects using Microsoft technologies.Liaise with different departments to implement...

Software Developer – Senior (Angular) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...

Senior Full Stack Developer

Hire Resolve's client, a software company, is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Full Stack Senior Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in Johannesburg.The ideal candidate will have a passion for technology, a deep understanding of full-stack...

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