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...

Machine learning market set to reach $419,94bn

The global machine learning market size is anticipated to reach $419,94-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 33,2% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is experiencing continuous growth, driven by the increasing demand for...

AR/VR spend reaches $8,4bn by 2029

According to the Worldwide Augmented and Virtual Reality Spending Guide  published by International Data Corporation (IDC), EMEA augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) spending will reach $8,4-billion by 2029, reflecting 16% five-year compound annual growth...

5G innovation took the spotlight at MWC 2024

The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, held in Barcelona last week (26-29 February), showcased an array of cutting-edge technological advancements, drawing widespread attention from tech enthusiasts worldwide. With a particular emphasis on the evolution of 5G...

Canal+ increases Multichoice share offer

French entertainment company Canal+ has increased its mandatory offer to Multichoice shareholders to R125 per share. The minimum price for the mandatory offer in terms of Regulation 111(2) of the Takeover Regulations is approximately R105 per share. MultiChoice and...

Intel launches standalone FPGA company

Intel has announced the official launch of Altera, its new standalone FPGA company. CEO Sandra Rivera and chief operating officer Shannon Poulin have unveiled their strategy to secure leadership across a $55-billion-plus market opportunity; to expand the company's...

IT professional services market to hit $1,59trn by 2030

The global IT professional services market size is expected to reach $1,59-trillion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 9,5% from 2024 to 2030, according to a recent report by Grand View Research. The market growth can be attributed to the technology shift by small and...

What policymakers can do about deepfakes

Deepfakes - realistic AI-generated audio, video, or images that can recreate a person's likeness - are one of the most pressing challenges posed by generative AI, given the potential for bad actors to use it to undermine democracy, exploit artists and performers, and...

Digital Skills Forum aims to close skills gap

As societies around the world become increasingly interconnected and dependent on digital technologies, there is a growing need for better levels of digital literacy. This is the word from Mondli Gungubele, minister of communications and digital technologies, speaking...

AI, gaming users under fire from infostealers

Staggering amounts of stolen login credentials were discovered by Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence experts as they conducted an analysis alongisde Mobile World Congress 2024. Investigating the dark web market for credential theft from popular artificial...

MTN joins forces with Gauteng Provincial Community Police Board

MTN South Africa and the Gauteng Provincial Community Police Board are collaborating to address the escalating issue of network infrastructure theft and vandalism with the goal of safeguarding tower infrastructures and reduce network downtime. In the initial stage of...

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Staying ahead of today’s biggest risks

Companies today have a multitude of risks to deal with, and each one requires its own measures of mitigation. However, certain risks remain top of the pile, according to a survey of operational risk practitioners across the globe. The threat of data loss through cyber...

Delivering the experience your customers demand

How you can deliver a seamless in-branch customer experience? By Andrew Small, BT vice-president: unified communications and contact centres. When I talk to CIOs, they often talk about the challenges they have in their branches or stores with employee and customer...

Machine learning will lead to better consumer engagement

Science fiction movies and novels did an amazing job of creating and dramatising encounters with artificial intelligence (AI). But did it prepare us for the real world of AI? Unfortunately not, writes Jarred Mailer-Lyons, head of digital at The MediaShop Most people...

A smart geyser that tells you when it’s fit to burst

It turns out geyser-related issues cause some of the country's most common household insurance claims, according to short-term insurer Santam. It's not just replacing the equipment that's expensive. It's all the damage it can wreak when it goes wrong. Think where your...

Ghana aims to be African 4IR showcase

"With the correct digital skills and technologies, and close collaboration between the public and private sectors, Ghana can build the capacity to play a leading role in the story of Africa's reinvention as an innovation powerhouse during the Fourth Industrial Era."...

Dubai’s journey to blockchain-powered government

In 2016, the desert metropolis of Dubai set its sights on claiming the moniker of 'world's first blockchain-powered city' for itself. A burgeoning hub of economic development, the city needed more agile government processes - particularly for the business,...

FAIS compliance a business imperative

The Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS) is designed to create a professional code of conduct with specific outcomes and measurements which Financial Services Providers (FSPs) must comply with. Angelique Strumpher, administration manager at...

Is on-the-job experience necessary for entry level jobs?

Lyle Malander, director of Malander Placement, says the scraping of mandatory experience from entry-level jobs will go beyond getting young people into the world of work. It will equip more youth with business skills to assist them in entering the world of...

IRESS acquires market data provider QuantHouse

IRESS has acquired QuantHouse, an international provider of market data and trading infrastructure. The total purchase price is up to €38.9 million (on a debt and cash free basis), with a material portion subject to earnout performance criteria through to the end of...

Tech in education helps promote a successful SA

Education is critical to moving South Africa forward. It can help to solve skills gaps and contribute towards decreasing unemployment and poverty, and growing GDP. Technology is a central enabler in this context, and can improve access to quality of and engagement...

UI/UX designer

Job Title: UI/UX DesignerLocation: Remote OR Cape Town OR JohannesburgAbout the RoleAt our client, they are committed to delighting our customers. We believe in sweating the small stuff, from backend to frontend engineering, from support to customer gifts. As a UI/UX...

Cisco Security Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cisco Security Specialist to design, implement, and manage robust security solutions across our network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will leverage Cisco's cutting-edge technologies to safeguard our organization...

Senior Java Developer (Multithreading) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Core Java and Multithreading, with a strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and software development best practices. Key...

UI/UX designer – Western Cape Cape Town

Job Title: UI/UX DesignerLocation: Remote OR Cape Town OR JohannesburgAbout the RoleAt our client, they are committed to delighting our customers. We believe in sweating the small stuff, from backend to frontend engineering, from support to customer gifts. As a UI/UX...

Senior Developer

Senior DeveloperLocation: Remote OR Cape Town OR JohannesburgAbout the RoleWe're seeking an experienced developer with a proven ability to find creative and unconventional solutions to technical problems.As a Senior Developer, you will play a crucial role in turning...

Senior Application Developer

A reputable insurance firm is seeking a highly skilled Senior Application Developer. A completed degree/certification in computer science is mandatory.The ideal candidate will have strong experience with C#, .NET 6, .NET Core, SQL Server, Blazer, HTML5, and CSS, as...

1890 Full Stack Developer (Focus: TypeScript)

A client in the automobile industry is looking for a Full Stack Developer (Focus: TypeScript) (Advanced)Product / Feature Team InformationHES - Hub EcoSystem / Capacity Planner We empower our business units by developing the Hub EcoSystem application on the...

Senior Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Senior DeveloperLocation: Remote OR Cape Town OR JohannesburgAbout the RoleWe're seeking an experienced developer with a proven ability to find creative and unconventional solutions to technical problems.As a Senior Developer, you will play a crucial role in turning...

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