AI is driving more breaches, at an average cost of $6m

One in four malicious breaches were AI-enabled – a 56% increase over last year – and these breaches cost an average of $6-million, roughly $1-million more than the global breach average of $4,99-million. This is among the findings from IBM's 2026 Cost of a Data Breach...

AI automation is having an impact on entry-level hiring

Nearly a quarter (22%) of CHROs report that at least one business leader in their organisation has stopped hiring for entry-level roles due to AI automation, according to Gartner. The 4Q25 Gartner survey of 110 heads of HR also found that 95% of organisations have...

Africa’s young people want jobs, clean government

Africa’s young people are more optimistic about the future of their countries, economies and the continent than at any point since the pandemic - but they are demanding jobs, cleaner government, safer communities, a stronger political voice and a model of democracy...

Even without data centres, Africa faces water bankruptcy

A new United Nations (UN) report says the world has moved past a water crisis into water bankruptcy – and Africa’s utility numbers already show what that looks like.

MTN invests R300m in Gauteng infrastructure

MTN South Africa has announced a R300-million investment to upgrade its network infrastructure in Gauteng. This forms part of the company’s broader R4,5-billion national investment plan for 2025. Primary investment includes the acquisition and construction of several...

Smart retail set to hit $450,69bn by 2033

The global smart retail market size is estimated to reach $450,69-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 30,3% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The growth is attributed to the increasing adoption of the latest technologies, such...

New domain fees announced

The .ZA Domain Name Authority (.zadna) has announced new rates for .za domains, along with guidance on fees until 2027. "In response to a comprehensive financial analysis and the impacts of inflation and foreign exchange rates on operational expenditures, .zadna has...

Enterprise applications show solid growth

The enterprise applications market delivered solid revenue growth in 2023 as artificial intelligence (AI), and particularly generative AI (GenAI), has started to reshape the employee and customer experience of business software. According to a new report from...

AI video generator market to hit $1,96bn by 2030

The global AI video generator market size is projected to reach $1,96-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 19,9% during the forecast period, according to a study conducted by Grand View Research. The rising demand for technological advancements and smartphones is the...

Competition heats up in autonomous driving technology

Recent developments in technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), have enabled the connected, autonomous, shared, and electric (CASE) mobility trend, according to IDC, which adds that this trend has been accompanied by the emergence of a highly competitive...

Expect a surge in electric vehicles

The global electric vehicle market will reach $8,8-trillion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 33,6% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report from Grand View Research. Growing emphasis on environmental sustainability and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is...

This is what SA consumers spent on Mother’s and Father’s Day

Fine dining, crockery and pots, flowers and jewellery continue to enjoy the lion's share of consumer spend leading up and during Mother's Day, while biltong and winery dominate spend in the same period for Father's Day. According to FNB data, on Mother's Day in 2024,...

Bloemfontein High School wins JSE Investment Challenge in May

Set clear goals, understand the rules, and diversify your portfolio. That is the sage advice from a group of four Headstart High School learners from Bloemfontein who emerged victorious, taking top spot in the JSE Investment Challenge's Spectacular Portfolio category...

Hydrogen energy technologies drive platinum group metals demand

The global market for platinum group metals (PGMs) - which include platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, osmium and ruthenium - will record a 4,47% increase between now and 2029, according to market research firm Mordor Intelligence. In part, market growth will come...

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Machine learning can help retailers keep shelves stocked

The recent Covid-19-fuelled rush on retailers in South Africa, as consumers start stockpiling grocery staples, is leaving many shelves empty. Some have recently announced that they will be "enforcing customer limits on shoppers". Morne Laubscher, chief technology...

Cell C gains Level 2 B-BBEEE status

Cell C has been awarded Level 2 B-BBEE status, up from the Level 3 status that it attained last year. The company has staunchly maintained its scoring in the enterprise and supplier development, socio-economic development, and skills development categories, while...

SweepSouth helps domestic workers prepare for coronavirus

Online cleaning service SweepSouth has proactively started preparing domestic workers who find work using its platform on the Covid-19 virus. While SweepSouth is only a platform connecting previously unemployed and underemployed domestic workers looking for work with...

Merchandising automation tools for better control

Merchandisers will typically represent a specific product category at a certain store and will have a set flow that they follow based on the brand priority of their organisation. By Andrew Dawson, commercial director at MACmobile This includes checking aisles to make...

Academy targets 5 000 new data scientists by 2025

Explore Data Science Academy (EDSA) aims to have trained 5 000 data scientists and most placed into jobs in South Africa by 2025. The number is based on the Academy's current trajectory, which has trained and placed close to 500 young data scientists in just two years...

Expanded portfolio from VMware

VMware has announced a comprehensive portfolio of products and services to help customers modernise their applications and infrastructure. The company is introducing the newly expanded VMware Tanzu portfolio for modern applications, and VMware Cloud Foundation 4 with...

Communication key in coronavirus crisis

As the global spread of the novel coronavirus Covid-19 continues to dominate both news and personal discussions, many employers are taking steps to mitigate the spread of the virus within organisations. A critical part of this is making sure that staff are equipped...

Nokia Bell Labs posts fibre records

Nokia Bell Labs researchers have set the world record for the highest single carrier bit rate at 1,52 Terabits per second (Tbit/s) over 80 km of standard single mode fiber - the equivalent of simultaneously streaming 1,5-million YouTube videos - which is four times...

Service provider sees improvements with Nutanix

Managed service provider (MSP) SMART Technology has cut its backup times by approximately 70% and its resource usage by about 60% with a hyperconverged solution from Nutanix. As a successful MSP, SMART Technology understands the necessity to stay one step ahead of the...

Datacentrix secures PSiRA certification

Datacentrix has received a formal Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) certification, making the company one of a handful of local ICT organisations to hold the proper accreditation for surveillance and security-related environments. PSiRA is the...

IT Operations (Mobile Network) – 3184 – Gauteng Pretoria

IT Operations (Mobile Network)Senior Career (10+ yrs exp)PermanentGautengWe are looking for an experienced IT Operations Engineer to join our team. As a senior member, you will be responsible for overseeing the smooth operation of mobile network services. Your duties...

Senior Software Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Our client, based in Centurion, is looking for the services of a Senior Software Developer to join their team. Should have at least 5 years experience as a software developer with skills in C#, .NET Core, React and Node.js. Send your CV now!Qualifications and...

Senior Full Stack Developer (C#.Net) (CPT Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A young & dynamic EdTech startup seeks the coding expertise of a proactive & passionate Senior Full Stack Developer with around 8+ years of solid experience with C# and the .Net stack to join its team. Working closely with the CTO, you will help...

Mid-Level Software Developer

Our client, based in Centurion is looking for the services of a Software Developer. You will need 2 - 4 years Development experience with technologies such as C#/.NET Core, React, or Node.js. Send your CV now!Qualifications and Experience: Minimum...

Mid-Level Software Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Our client, based in Centurion is looking for the services of a Software Developer. You will need 2 - 4 years Development experience with technologies such as C#/.NET Core, React, or Node.js. Send your CV now!Qualifications and Experience: Minimum...

Technology Enterprise Architect (Onsite Gauteng)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a non-profit conservation organization dedicated to the sustainable management of protected areas in partnership with governments and local communities, is currently seeking a Technology Enterprise Architect. This role is designed for an...

Data Engineer

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our financial services client based in Centurion. A Data Engineer designs, builds, and maintains data...

Data Engineer – Gauteng Centurion

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our financial services client based in Centurion. A Data Engineer designs, builds, and maintains data...

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