Climate change is redrawing the malaria map in Africa

Malaria is the deadliest climate-sensitive infectious disease. Yet, researchers and public health officials have debated how climate change has shaped its spread. A new Nature study by an international team, including the University of Cape Town (UCT), resolved this...

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...

Guardian agents will bolster trust

By 2030, guardian agent technologies will account for at least 10% to 15% of agentic AI markets, according to Gartner. Guardian agents are AI-based technologies designed to support trustworthy and secure interactions with AI. They function as both AI assistants,...

Crypto pump-and-dump scams soar

Despite increasing regulatory scrutiny and public awareness, scam tokens continue to flood blockchains like Ethereum, BSC, and Base - tricking investors with hype, then suddenly dropping in value and causing significant losses. And the high number of scam tokens shows...

Samsung leads global smartphone recovery

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker , global smartphone shipments increased 7,8% year over year to 289,4-million units in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24). While the industry is not...

Robust growth forecast for AI in healthcare

The global AI in healthcare market is expected to reach $187,7-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 38,5% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. AI acts as a transformative force in healthcare systems shifting them from reactive to...

The video games with the most cheaters

A new study has revealed the video games with the most cheaters - and Minecraft has come out top of the list. The game guide publisher, Guide Strats, analysed the search volume of a range of key terms connected to various popular video games. Terms included phrases...

GenAI set to increase marketing productivity by 40%

New research from International Data Corporation (IDC) shows that applying generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to a range of enterprise marketing tasks will result in an estimated productivity increase of more than 40% by 2029. "In the next five years, GenAI...

Steep growth for smart waste sensors

The number of waste collection points fitted with smart waste sensor technology reached 1,25-million worldwide in 2023 (excluding China) and, growing at a CAGR of 22,8%, will increase to 3,5- million by 2028, according to new research from Berg Insight. These...

Growing demand for mainframe skills

IBM introduced the Mainframe Skills Council during its recent SHARE conference, to provide a forum where global organisations will foster a skilled, diverse, sustainable workforce for the mainframe platform. In addition to IBM, the council includes organisations...

Software engineers set to make full use of AI code assistants

By 2028, 75% of enterprise software engineers will use AI code assistants, up from less than 10% in early 2023, according to Gartner. Sixty-three percent of organisations are currently piloting, deploying, or have already deployed AI code assistants, according to a...

HR professionals ready to embrace AI

A new global report from Sage reveals that HR professionals are prepared to embrace AI to ease the burden of admin jobs, take away time consuming tasks and, ultimately, ease burnout. The annual report - The Changing Face of HR - surveyed over 1 000 HR leaders across a...

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Vox launches cloud-based call logging and recording

Vox has announced the launch of Atmos, a service that provides South African businesses with a cloud-based call recording solution that is safe, secure, and complies with local data and privacy regulations such as FICA, PoPI and more. Developed by Call Cabinet...

How the digital revolution can change work

Embracing technology isn't just a matter of having the latest and greatest gadgets and gizmos at hand whenever we want to use them -- it's something that's integrated into every part of our everyday lives. By Louw Barnardt, co-founder and MD at Outsourced CFO And it's...

Africa still attracting M&A activity, says WSP

In an increasingly complex world Africa is holding its own as an attractive investment region, with the value of investment on the continent showing growth. However, investor confidence still requires some coaxing, and there is an intense focus on robust due diligence...

Making the transition to Dynamics 365

Microsoft Gold Partner Decision Inc. discusses the benefits of upgrading from a Microsoft AX 2012 implementation to the more agile Dynamics 365 platform. Fundamentally, this presents more than just a new version of the software but a quantum leap into a different...

What to consider when shopping for a new Windows notebook

Buyers have a wider choice of Windows notebook brands, models and form factors to choose between than ever before. By George Moss, business unit manager: Dell CSG at Tarsus Distribution Selecting the right machine for your needs is no longer as simple as choosing the...

Africa should not lose sight of 4IR opportunities

As the 28th World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa convenes in Cape Town this week, it offers an opportunity to consider ways to accelerate economic growth across the continent. By Pieter Bensch, executive vice-president at Sage Africa & Middle East With the Fourth...

Argility launches enhanced DAMSense

The Argility Technology Group has announced the release of an enhanced version of its complete digital asset management (DAM) system, DAMSense, which assists companies to manage and make sense of digital media files in one central and searchable repository platform....

Saicom Voice Services adds data management

Saicom Voice Services has added a data management solution to its evolving product stack, driven it says, by customer demand for services that are customisable to local business requirements and realities. "Our clients have come to rely on us for customisable...

DCC debuts HP Colour LaserJet Pro M400

Official HP distributor, Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has announced the immediate availability of the HP Colour LaserJet Pro M400 series; a comprehensive range of laser printers that includes the HP LaserJet Pro M404, LaserJet Pro MFP M428, Colour LaserJet Pro M454...

Simple ways to become more productive at work

Although it sounds cliché, flattened organisational structures mean today's professionals are expected to accomplish a lot more with less resources. There are times when one person may be working across three different roles, so how can one keep up with the pace of...

Full-Stack Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Our Client is looking for a talented Full-Stack Developer to join their team and help build innovative, user-friendly solutions. A Developer skilled in web and mobile technologies responsible for the design, testing, implementation and maintenance of software...

Senior Full Stack .NET Developer (PTA) – Gauteng Menlo Park

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge FinTech company based in Pretoria seeks the coding expertise of a Senior Full Stack .NET Developer who will join its team responsible for continuously developing improvements and features. You will design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs...

.net.core / Asp.net Integration Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A rapidly growing leader in outdoor equipment is seeking an Integration Specialist to play a pivotal role in the organization. This position is responsible for managing the seamless integration of software systems and applications, ensuring efficient data...

Business Analyst Practice Lead

The primary objective of this role is to assume leadership in the Business Analyst Practice. The Business Analysts Practice is a recent addition and the successful candidate is expected to collaborate closely with a team of Business Analysts to strengthen and refine...

CRM Architect (D365 & Snowflake) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a CRM Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) and Snowflake to lead the design, development, and integration of enterprise CRM solutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for architecture scalable, high-performance...

Cyber security Project Manager

Build and manage the end-to-end project plan, and monitor/report progress. Effectively manage scope and dependencies. Identify risks and issues and proactively resolve/mitigate them. Ensure that business outcomes are defined, approved, and delivered. Communicate...

PHP Developer

Our client is looking for a PHP Developer for a permanent role based in Midrand. The candidate needs at least 4 years experience work experience as a PHP Developer.Job Role:Software Developer /EngineerQualification:- Degree or Diploma in Information Technology /...

Business Analyst Practice Lead – Gauteng Centurion

The primary objective of this role is to assume leadership in the Business Analyst Practice. The Business Analysts Practice is a recent addition and the successful candidate is expected to collaborate closely with a team of Business Analysts to strengthen and refine...

Cyber security Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg

Build and manage the end-to-end project plan, and monitor/report progress. Effectively manage scope and dependencies. Identify risks and issues and proactively resolve/mitigate them. Ensure that business outcomes are defined, approved, and delivered. Communicate...

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