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...

The gap is closing, but gender parity is still a century away

The global gender gap has closed to 68,8%, marking the strongest annual advancement since the Covid-19 pandemic. Yet full parity remains 123 years away at current rates, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2025. Iceland leads the rankings...

Stereotypes define perception of Africa

A new report reveals that everyday perceptions of Africa in the UK and the US are still largely shaped by outdated and negative stereotypes — with profound consequences for how people engage with the continent culturally and economically. “Stereotypes about Africa in...

AI, hybrid work top challenges for HR

Navigating the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and hybrid work models will be the top challenges affecting the role of HR professionals in 2024, according to speakers at the SAP-hosted HR Connect conference. Kholiwe Makhohliso, MD for Southern Africa at SAP,...

How technology can make or break businesses

In an era of unprecedented uncertainty, the headwinds facing businesses are stronger than ever and they find themselves navigating a complex landscape where economic shifts and geopolitical challenges loom large on the horizon. In such turbulent times, the key...

AMD adds Versal Series Gen 2 devices to SoC portfolio

AMD has announced the expansion of the AMD Versal adaptive system on chip (SoC) portfolio with the new Versal AI Edge Series Gen 2 and Versal Prime Series Gen 2 adaptive SoCs, which bring preprocessing, AI inference, and postprocessing together in a single device for...

Customer engagement solutions market to hit $50bn by 2030

The global customer engagement solutions market is anticipated to reach $50,03-billion by 2030 - growing at a CAGR of 11,8% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. The rise of omnichannel engagement is a significant growth driver for the...

GenAI startups get a boost from Nvidia and Google

Nvidia and Google Cloud have announced a new collaboration to help startups around the world accelerate the creation of generative AI (GenAI) applications and services. The announcement brings together the Nvidia Inception programme for startups and the Google for...

Fortinet, IBM Cloud collaborate on cybersecurity threats

As we see today's threat landscape grow more sophisticated, companies must do everything they can to stay ahead of ever-more costly security challenges. The 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report - sponsored by IBM - found that the global average cost of a data breach...

Xiaomi launches iconic new Redmi smartphone

Xiaomi and Vodacom have launched the Redmi Note 13 Series smartphones in South Africa. Pitched as a key foundation to a smart home and smart life, the new Redmi Note 13 devices offer great performance, quality and aesthetics – and are priced to beat competitors....

Super election year increases risk of political violence

With an unprecedented ‘super-cycle’ of elections in 2024, almost half the world’s populations will go to the polls before the year is out. According to a new report from Allianz Commercial, security is a concern in many territories, not only from the threat of...

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Nvidia, VMware accelerate machine learning, data science, AI workloads

NVidia and VMware have announced their intent to deliver accelerated GPU services for VMware Cloud on AWS to power modern enterprise applications, including AI, machine learning and data analytics workflows. These services will enable customers to seamlessly migrate...

The cloud, reimagined

The arrival of multinational data centres has seen local organisations increasingly looking at ways of embracing cloud services and adapting their strategies to facilitate an easier transition into this environment. By Karl Reed, chief solutions officer at Elingo...

Cyber risk the Achilles heel for SMEs

Many small and medium businesses assume that they are not likely targets for a cyberattack, believing that only large corporates, banks and government institutions appeal to cyber criminals. As a result, their security measures are typically nowhere near the levels...

Master Data Management joins forces with Manta

Master Data Management (MDM) and Manta have announced a partnership agreement. The new reseller partnership allows MDM to resell, implement and support Manta's software to automatically scan, document and visualise data lineage across many different technologies -...

Fujitsu Digital Annealer delivers securitisation optimisation

Fujitsu has announced the successful conclusion of a loan portfolio management Proof of Concept (PoC) with Commerzbank's research and development unit, main incubator GmbH, leveraging the Fujitsu quantum computing-inspired Digital Annealer. Focusing on receivables...

WiFi 6: is it worth the hype?

The good news is that WiFi is about to get faster. Quicker bandwidth is always top of the wish-list, as devices, apps and games evolve to be more resource-heavy, demanding more robust networks and faster speeds. Digital spaces are now employing enormous numbers of IoT...

Dell Technologies advances SDN with VMware

Dell Technologies has announced new advancements in software-defined networking so customers can simplify and help lower the cost of networking in today's multi-cloud world. "Dell EMC and VMware are rebuilding the network for the cloud era - with everything open,...

The time to prepare data for PoPI is now

Now is the time for companies to ensure their data is compliant with the Protection of Personal Information (PoPI) Act, writes Hayden Sadler, country manager: South Africa at Infinidat. Although, South African businesses have been slow on the uptake when preparing for...

Can IoT solve SA’s electricity woes?

SqwidNet, in partnership with Sigfox, has concluded the second round of its Internet of Things (IoT) SA University Challenge with ten university teams competing in the final pitch presentation day this week. The programme is designed to challenge students to develop...

Real transformation involves the entire enterprise

The concept of digital transformation has received significant attention in recent years, touted for its ability to revolutionise businesses and drive innovation and enhanced competitiveness. By Allana Barber, digital practice manager: Africa at Wipro The reality...

Android Developer

Our client is seeking an experienced Android Developer to join their dynamic team of innovators. In this role, you will be responsible for developing cutting-edge Android applications that deliver exceptional user experiences. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree or...

Senior Front-End Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A pioneering company that has developed an open capital markets ecosystem, enabling private companies to access capital without relying solely on institutional investors, is seeking a Senior Front-End Engineer. This role involves developing new features,...

IT Support Assistant – Western Cape Cape Town

IT Support Assistant - 3 Month ContractIT Support Assistant - 3 Month ContractResponsibilities and Duties:Assist with installing and configuring computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers, and scanners.Help monitor and maintain computer systems and...

Android Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is seeking an experienced Android Developer to join their dynamic team of innovators. In this role, you will be responsible for developing cutting-edge Android applications that deliver exceptional user experiences. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree or...

CNC Programmer – Manufacturing

Our client is looking for a CNC Programmer to join their team in Cape Town, WC. The successful candidate will be responsible for programming, setting, and operating CNC machines with a focus on precision and efficiency. This role involves qualifying new parts for...

Applications Architect at Financial Intelligence Centre

JOB PURPOSE: To design and maintain the enterprise-wide application architecture as guided by the EA standards, procedures and policies.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:Application Architecture domain establishment • Interpret and apply approved enterprise architecture...

Project Manager IT

Lead the Charge in Project Management Within FMCG - Drive Innovation & Efficiency Is this you?Are you a highly organised and proactive Project Manager with a strong background in the FMCG industry? Do you thrive in cross-functional team environments, managing key...

Systems Engineer (Azure/Cloud) on-site (contract) (TB)

The Systems Engineer: Microsoft Cloud Services is responsible for ensuring the stable operation of the IT server infrastructure across the entire organisation in order to maintain high levels of availability and security. The role is responsible for the...

Senior Firmware Engineer

The successful candidate will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is development of the Biometrics product line. You will be working in an embedded Linux environment, implementing secure and performant applications....

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