Africa’s foreign investment hit record high in 2024
The latest World Investment Report from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) highlights a significant rebound in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Africa. In 2024, foreign investment in the continent shot up by 75% to reach $97-billion, representing 6% of global...
Cyberwar rages in Israel-Iran conflict
As the war in the Middle East escalates, combatants are confronting a simultaneous host of cyberattacks. A report from Radware spells out how a host of significant cyber activities related to the conflict are ongoing, including state-sponsored operations, hacktivist...
SAB invites applications for SAB Talent Challenge
The South African Breweries (SAB) has announced the first edition of the SAB Talent Challenge. Participants will engage in a multi-phased journey solving real-life business problems. All young graduates between the ages of 18 and 30 years are invited to take up the...
Google opens applications for Startups AI Accelerator Africa
Google has announced the opening of applications for the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. This cohort will have a strong focus on startups leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to address critical challenges...
Big growth ahead for voice and speech recognition market
The global voice and speech recognition market size is anticipated to reach $53,67-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 14,6% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is anticipated to witness an upsurge in the adoption of...
Critical gaps in responsible AI still need to be plugged
Organisations need to urgently prioritise responsible AI to not only adhere to emerging regulations, but also to foster trust and inclusivity in AI-driven innovations. This is among the headline findings of a Qlik-sponsored study by TechTarget's Enterprise Strategy...
Africa’s critical minerals in demand as energy market shifts
As the climate emergency intensifies, demand is surging for minerals that are critical for renewable energy technologies like solar panels, wind turbines and electric vehicles (EVs). The United Nations (UN) Trade and Development (UNCTAD) projections based on data from...
AI forces evolution in D&A operating models
A massive 61% of organisations are forced to evolve or rethink their data and analytics (D&A) operating model because of the impact of disruptive artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, according to a new Gartner survey. The annual Gartner Chief Data &...
Smart vacuum market takes off
Worldwide shipments of smart vacuum devices reached 18.5 million units in 2023 with a total market value of $7,8-billion, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Smart Home Device Tracker. IDC defines smart vacuums as...
APTs target vulnerable remote control tools, office apps
Advanced persistent threat (APT) actors are targeting vulnerable remote access services and access control mechanisms like Windows Smart Screen in their attacks leveraging vulnerability exploitation, the latest research by Kaspersky has revealed. Analysis of available...
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How technology is changing insurance
It's no secret that the insurance sector is conservative by nature and has largely been slow to embrace technology. In the past year, many of the large incumbents have been touting new 'digital' offerings to keep the insurtech challengers like Pineapple, Naked and...
NEC XON creates KYC solution
NEC XON has created a Know Your Customer (KYC) solution to help mobile network operators and financial services businesses comply with legislation while cutting the costs, time, and resources usually associated with issuing SIM and bank cards. Doing so helps them...
Speed tests not an accurate CX measure
Using a speed test to indicate the likely experience of an Internet customer is like trying to gauge a car's performance simply by looking at its speedometer. That's according to Huge Networks Commercial Director, Rad Jankovic, who says there are other ways to more...
AI a welcome boost for SA’s battered retail sector
Body language reveals a lot about what is going on in a person's mind. By Vian Chinner, CEO of Xineoh Crossed arms could be a sign defensiveness, clasping your hands behind your back is said to indicate anger or apprehension, while humans apparently pull their ear...
Samsung Galaxy Fold sells out in SA
The Galaxy Fold is clearly a hit with South Africans: the first batch released has already sold out with pre-order sales. Samsung South Africa is currently working on increasing stock levels to keep up with demand. The Galaxy Fold officially goes on sale in South...
Changing cyber security best practice
Even though cyber security is a mission-critical part of ensuring business success in today's digital environment, not many local companies are prioritising this. According to Zaheer Ebrahim - Presales Engineer at Trend Micro, more must be done to ensure systems are...
Coindirect raises SA trading limit
Coindirect has announced an increase to the trading limits for verified South African traders. The new limit, set at R1-million for fixed quote purchases, comes hot on the heels of the launch of its brokerage style platform, announced on 26 September. The OTC...
Protect yourself against cyberattacks
Consistent year-on-year growth of Internet users is resulting in increased digital identities and the sharing of more and more personal information online. As Internet users become more comfortable and interconnected with the digital tools available to them - tools...
Africa still ripe for investment
Even though economic growth is slowing globally, technology innovation is unlocking unparalleled opportunities for countries all over the world. Nowhere is this more evident than in Africa where developing economies are in a prime position to harness the potential of...
Dell debuts modular zero-footprint PC
Dell Technologies has announced the new OptiPlex 7070 Ultra, an innovative desktop that stores its small and powerful technology vertically inside a thin and light display stand. With a flexible, zero-footprint desktop design, the OptiPlex 7070 Ultra is space-saving...
Senior IT & Security Support Technician – Gauteng Pretoria
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Solutions Architect at The Foschini Group
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