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...

Property sales point to business confidence ‘stutter’

Business confidence among commercial property brokers declined in the second quarter of 2025 of 2025, reversing the upward trend observed in previous quarters. This is one of the findings from The FNB Commercial Property Broker Survey, which assesses a sample of...

SA team selected for 2025 International Olympiad in Informatics

The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has named the team that will represent South Africa at this year’s International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) in Sucre, Bolivia next month. The IOI is described as the world’s most...

The whole truth about whole grains

According to a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) - The Whole Truth about Whole Grains - there is huge opportunity in food system transformation, but it's critical to change what is grown, processed, and consumed thoughtfully and gradually. Currently, most...

There’s a wealth of opportunities in African banking

While the African banking market has seen a withdrawal of global banks over the last five years, the opportunity for localised banking has seen the opposite, driven by the expansion of African banking groups into the continent and led mostly by South African, West...

EU AI Act will have global implications

Kathy Gibson reports – When the European Union (EU) passed the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act last month, it set a comprehensive legal framework for rules on data quality, transparency, human oversight and accountability. Under the new legislation, AI applications...

Counting down to a Bitcoin halving that could be a non-event

The Bitcoin halving – probably taking place on Friday or Saturday – is likely to be a “price non-event”. This is the prediction from Nigel Green, MD of deVere Group. The halving is expected to take place on April 19 or 20, depending on the exact current rate at which...

Two Oceans Marathon now among world’s safest road races

Cape Town’s Two Oceans Marathon is Africa’s biggest running event by economic impact and, after another successful event this past weekend, the 56km race has cemented its reputation as one of the globe’s safest. Widely acknowledged as the world’s most beautiful road...

AI chips and robotics can change our world

AI chips can empower the intelligence of robotics with the future potential for smarter and more independent cars and robots, according to IDTechEx. Alongside the uses of Chat GPT and chatting with robots at home, the potential for this technology to enhance working...

Interest in blockchain has waned

Global interest in blockchain technology has plummeted by 63% over the past three years. Research group Stocklytics believes the decline marks a notable shift in technological enthusiasm and signaling a waning excitement surrounding blockchain’s potential...

United effort key to tackling SA’s plastic pollution

With World Earth Day coming up on Monday (22 April), the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) has underscored the critical need for concerted efforts to combat plastic pollution - a pressing environmental challenge in South Africa. This year's...

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Women make better investors

A recent study by the Warwick Business School, which analysed the behaviour and returns of 2 800 investors over three years, found that women outperform men by 1,8%. By looking at a range of criteria, the study was able to ascertain a number of significant differences...

A cashless society may not equal financial inclusion

As the world adopts the digitisation of everyday life, there is a global trend aiming at financial inclusion. The improvements in technology have resulted in opportunities for payment solutions and governments to offer more affordable transacting for the previously...

An overview of the high demand spectrum policy

The Department of Communications has published its highly-anticipated 'Policy on High Demand Spectrum and Policy Direction on Licensing of a Wireless Open Access Network' which purports to address South Africa's longstanding spectrum scarcity challenges. Nozipho...

RFID, intelligence cut hospitality industry shrinkage

The global hospitality industry is in crisis with fragile economies, depressed tourism numbers and political uncertainty. By Dave Joyce, MD of Nimble Technologies With increasing pressure on the bottom line, the industry is searching for every opportunity to manage...

Alternative education solutions in a changing world

Unemployment is a growing problem in South Africa, with recent figures from Stats SA, claiming the unemployment rate has increased to 29% in the second quarter of 2019, up from 27,6% in the period before. "The youth are facing a crisis with regards to unemployment."...

IQbusiness ramps up its acquisition strategy with Genex Insights

Independent management consulting firm IQbusiness has acquired Genex Insights, the South African-based insights and market research company, as it ramps up an ambitious M&A strategy to compound its organic growth. The acquisition is effective from March this year,...

IsoMetrix acquired to create NOSA partnership

The Carlyle Group, a global investment firm with $223-billion of assets under management, has acquired a majority stake in IsoMetrix, a world-leading environmental, health and safety (EHS) software vendor, through its $698-million Carlyle Africa (Buyout) Fund. Madison...

Shifting the way we communicate with smart technology

From intra-office meetings to talking to clients, corporations are built on an invisible network of collaboration. This network forms the core of business relationships and communications and connects the entire supply chain, without which, most businesses would be...

The dark side of apps

With the world's population of mobile phone users set to reach 4,68-million this year - 2,7-billion of those being smartphone users, mobile device security threats are on the rise. "Apps pose a real problem for mobile users, who give them sweeping permissions, but...

Small businesses are the most attractive to cybercriminals

More than half (54%) of all cyber-attacks result in financial damages, not to mention lost revenue, customers, reputation damage and business downtime. This is according to the Cisco 2018 Security Capabilities Benchmark study, and according to Westcon-Comstor, the...

React Native Developer – Remote – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:For over a century, our client has been helping generous individuals and the causes they care about make a lasting impact. Today, they support over 30,000 donors in giving more than £110 million annually to over 12,000 charities, community initiatives, and...

Software Developer (Node.js) (JHB/CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:A global leader in safety-focused software solutions is seeking a Software Developer with experience in node.js and react to join their growing engineering team. The company is dedicated to delivering innovative digital products that improve industrial...

Senior Software Engineer (Java)

ENVIRONMENT:A global leader in defense and security solutions is currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop high-performance software solutions tailored to complex client requirements. This role involves close collaboration with...

Network Security Engineer

Secure Your Future as a Senior Network Security Engineer in Woodmead! Are you a seasoned Network Security Engineer ready to lead and innovate? Join our dynamic team in Woodmead, Gauteng! About Us: Ai Recruiters is a leading recruitment firm dedicated to connecting top...

Senior Desktop Support Technician – Limpopo Polokwane

Our client is looking for a Senior Desktop Support Technician to join their team in Polokwane. Key Responsibilities:Install and configure PCs and software components for optimal usability.Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues.Repair or replace damaged...

Project Manager – Western Cape Century City

Job Title: Project Manager Location: Century City, Cape Town Salary: R370,000 per annum Benefits: 19 days annual leave + R1,500 medical allowance Work Schedule: Monday to Thursday in-office, remote work on FridaysStart Date: ASAP About the Role We are seeking a highly...

Technical Business Analyst

The Business Data Analyst will be responsible for establishing a structured and rigorous approach to data collection, documentation and logical modelling within the Operational Data Platform (ODP). The focus will be on capturing and validating data sources, defining...

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