Business leaders bet big on robots, but few are ready

Robotics is no longer a bet on the future - it's a plan for the next five years – but according to new research from Intel, most organisations are moving faster than their operating models can support. The new study – The Robotics Readiness Gap - finds a stark...

Hubble solves merger mystery from Milky Way’s early years

Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, grew to its current size in part by consuming smaller galaxies. Now, new data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows definitive evidence of a dwarf galaxy merging with the young Milky Way galaxy in the earliest phases of its...

Crypto assets force tax systems to review their policies

The rapid rise of crypto assets is forcing tax systems to ponder if rules designed for a traditional economy can keep pace with technologies that are redefining how value is created, owned and exchanged, Professor Shaun Parsons has told attendees at a University of...

CEOs want to ramp up their AI spending as FOMO kicks on

AI is exceeding most CEOs’ expectations and their optimism is growing. Cisco’s latest study shows that 67% now worry they’re underinvesting in the technology — up from 57% last year — with nearly two thirds (64%) of those surveyed now seeing AI adoption as mandatory...

WSIS+20 charts path for a sustainable digital future

Geneva served as the centre of global digital dialogue last week as technology leaders, policymakers, and innovators reviewed 20 years of progress and the future of the UN World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). Co-hosted by the International Telecommunication...

MoneyBadger announces R7m pre-seed funding raise

South African Bitcoin and crypto payments solution provider MoneyBadger has closed a $400 000 (about R7-million) pre-seed funding round. The raise was led by P1 Ventures, a venture capitalist with deep African fintech exposure, along with three angel investors who are...

Homeowners should brr … ace for winter electricity bills

Homeowners could be paying some 60% more on their electricity bill this winter due to the triple threat of winter tariffs, the introduction of the new Eskom electricity tariffs for 2024/2025, and a sharp rise in energy usage during the chilly months. So, while the...

Cloud, AI key in solving African challenges

Kathy Gibson reports - Businesses today operate in an environment of global challenges such as economic and global uncertainties that impact profit margins and supply chains. Kholiwe Makhohliso, MD: southern Africa at SAP Africa, believes that within these challenges...

SAP embeds AI to help business stay agile

Kathy Gibson reports – Over the last few years, businesses around the world have faced one disruption after the other. “This why we say that businesses unusual is the new business as usual,” says Hans-Peter Fulle, chief business officer: EMEA at SAP. “And that is why...

It’s official: we’re addicted to our smartphones

According to a new Consumer Smartphone Usage survey by Adoozy, we're so attached to our smartphones- and what they give us in our daily lives - that we can't go more than one hour without them. Made up of predominantly young South Africans (ages 18 - 35 years), nearly...

Businesses still highly concerned about cloud security

As organisations develop and deploy more cloud applications security has become a priority - but also more complicated as hybrid or multi-cloud models gain in popularity, expanding the attack surface and increasing complexity. Security teams often struggle to manage...

Hyperscalers hedge their bets amidst Nvidia dependency concerns

Hyperscalers such as Meta, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are strategically shifting towards developing proprietary semiconductor technologies in response to the soaring demand for Nvidia's GPUs in the burgeoning generative AI (GenAI) market. This strategic move is...

Growth opportunities for African fintech abound

The fintech landscape in Africa is experiencing a surge in growth opportunities - with South Africa emerging as a key player in this dynamic sector. Despite global challenges, venture capital investment in South Africa remained resilient, marking a 6% increase to...

Top four HR investment trends

For the third consecutive year, HR leaders have cited HR technology as their top investment priority, according to a survey by Gartner, with the other top three investments being learning and development (L&D), total rewards, and talent management. "Now more than...

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MTN adds summer specials

MTN is turning 25 and is making summer special for itsrepaid customers. This year, new and existing MTN prepaid customers will experience that "Winning Feeling" during MTN's Summer campaign by playing MTN CakeCrush. With over a R100-million in prizes including 12 Polo...

Nedbank Golf Challenge goes cashless

Spectators at this year's Nedbank Golf Challenge hosted by Gary Player use a cashless payment system as they are issued with their unique tournament payment card for the 14-17 November Rolex Series event on the European Tour. Spectators will be able to simply tap and...

Africa’s informal sector can no longer be ignored

The International Monetary Fund estimates that the informal sector contributes approximately 38% of sub-Saharan Africa's GDP. Additionally, the International Labour Organisation has determined that it accounts for about 72% of total employment in the region, absorbing...

Standard Bank to match 90 African clients with China exporters

Standard Bank will host over 90 clients from six African countries at its networking activities, in partnership with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) from 5-10 November in Shanghai. The CIIE, now in its...

The Learning Resource: The Professional Caregiver

Take your passion for people to the next level with a rewarding career as a Professional Caregiver. The role of professional caregiver has been listed as one of the most in demand in South Africa today. It is a rewarding, challenging and immensely important job that...

Security Terminology Demystified: Spam

Is it a tin of unidentifiable meat that was once a staple of the 1970s diet or is it the security threat that everyone forgets? Spam, both the extremely concerning meat product in a tin and the email security threat, is the scourge of humans around the world. It’s the...

Tips and tricks to control your time with an Android device

Want more time? Want less drama? Wish you could just lie down and have a nap? Problem solved ... Is your to do list longer than the hours you have to finish everything? Do you wish you lived on Venus with its 5,832-hour (116 Earth days and 18 hours) day? You are not...

Robots already replacing workers

There is a technology that is disrupting the workplace, it's called Robotic Process Automation (RPA). Using software 'robots' to mimic repetitive human interactions with computers, this technology can do these tasks much faster, without any rest and no errors that...

Is your business ready for enterprise-class document management?

Most enterprises today aspire to transform into efficient, digital organisations and, yet, many business processes continue to depend heavily on manual, paper-driven processes. By Kevin Reaper, scanning and document management solutions business unit manager at Tarsus...

Cyber security: humility key to constant improvement

If we are to continue improving our response to cyber risk, we must accept that breaches will happen. When they do, we must detect, respond and - most importantly - learn from them, writes Michiel Jonker, director: IT advisory at BDO South Africa. While technology and...

ASP.Net Developer – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a ASP.Net Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing:...

Intermediate Data Scientist – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Looking for mid-level data scientist with strong mathematical skills. Specifically, a combination of linear algebra, probability, calculus and applied optimisation techniques. Key Requirements: Minimum of 3 years of work experience or has completed a PhDStrong...

Data & Business Analyst (Remote South Africa)

Job Advertisement: Data & Business Analyst (Remote South Africa) Location: Remote (Cape Town preferred) Working Hours: 8am - 6pm UK time, Monday to Friday (50 hours/week including lunch) Salary: Up to R48,000 per month We're looking for an exceptional all-rounder,...

IT Application Manager

Senior Manager: Application ManagementStart - up an entire Development Business Unit!R 1,020,000 - R 1,716,000 plus benefitsJoin a leading technology firm dedicated to empowering businesses with innovative solutions. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your 10+...

Intermediate Java Developer

One of our clients is looking for an Intermediate Java Developer. Key Requirements: A bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering or other SciencesMinimum 4 years' experience working as a software engineer within an enterprise environmentExperience working in a delivery team...

IT Application Manager – Gauteng Pretoria

Senior Manager: Application ManagementStart - up an entire Development Business Unit!R 1,020,000 - R 1,716,000 plus benefitsJoin a leading technology firm dedicated to empowering businesses with innovative solutions. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your 10+...

Intermediate Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

One of our clients is looking for an Intermediate Java Developer. Key Requirements: A bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering or other SciencesMinimum 4 years' experience working as a software engineer within an enterprise environmentExperience working in a delivery team...

Junior Data Scientist

For a select few, data is more thrilling than a Springbok World Cup victory. If you're one of them, we want to hear from you!Don't join just another tech company. Join a vibrant, innovative hub where creativity meets cutting-edge technology. This is a place where...

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