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...

Microsoft, Nvidia accelerate agentic AI innovation

Agentic AI is redefining scientific discovery and unlocking research breakthroughs and innovations across industries and, through deepened collaboration, Nvidia and Microsoft are delivering advancements that accelerate agentic AI-powered applications from the cloud to...

AI Assistant Builder delivers free AI assistants

Intel has announced at Computex that AI Assistant Builder is now available in public beta at GitHub and that anyone with an Intel-based AI PC - one running a member of the Intel Core Ultra processor family - can now use it free of charge. Optimised for Intel...

GenAI gains traction among HR leaders

A Gartner survey of 179 HR leaders in January this year has revealed that 38% of them are piloting, planning implementation, or have already implemented generative AI (GenAI) - up from 19% in June 2023. The top three use cases respondents said that they are...

Deal-making has never been more difficult for Big Tech

The merger and acquisition (M&A) landscape for Big Tech is undergoing a dramatic shift with increased regulatory scrutiny, particularly around antitrust concerns, making large acquisitions a challenge, says GlobalData. This trend extends beyond traditional M&A...

Global Energy & Utility companies are embracing AI

A new study - IBM's Global AI Adoption Index 2023 - reveals that 74% of global Energy & Utility companies have implemented or are exploring using AI in their operations - with 33% focusing AI projects on HR/Talent Acquisition and 27% focused on AI Monitoring &...

European networks lead the race to Net Zero

The carbon emissions of mobile network operators fell by 6% globally between 2019-2022, according to the GSMA's fourth Mobile Net Zero report, published yesterday at MWC Barcelona. The report reveals regional variations in the reduction of operational emissions, with...

A year of elections and politically-motivated DDoS attacks

This year is a significant one for elections on the global stage with more than 60 taking place worldwide - including national elections in the five most populous countries in the world. In fact, across the globe, more voters than ever before will make their way to...

Vodacom applies to ConCourt for Please Call Me appeal

Vodacom has applied for leave to appeal the 6 February judgement on the Please Call Me matter, handed down by the Supreme Appeal. The mobile operator confirms that it has lodged its application for leave to appeal this judgment and order to the Constitutional Court of...

COFI Bill set to shake up local finance sector

While it's unlikely that the Conduct of Financial Institutions (COFI) Bill will be tabled before Parliament ahead of the elections this year, market players are eagerly awaiting its enactment and the many benefits it will bring - especially when it comes to low-risk,...

Defensive AI safeguards against emerging cyberthreats

Google's recent announcement of an artificial intelligence (AI) Cyber Defence Initiative to enhance global cybersecurity underscores the importance of defending against increasingly sophisticated and pervasive cyberthreats, says GlobalData. The analyst adds that AI is...

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EDP award endorses Ricoh’s Pro VC70000

Ricoh's VC70000 colour continuous feed inkjet has won an EDP award at FESPA in Germany for Commercial Printing Systems Web Fed Printer. The VC70000 enables commercial printers to migrate more work from their offset platforms and digital print businesses to produce...

Is your business ready for the risks it could face?

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No success without agility, says IWG

To keep pace with the legislative and social changes shaping our global workforce, businesses need to harness the power of flexible workspace. This is the word from Mark Dixon, CEO of flexible space service provider IWG, speaking at the 2019 MIPIM conference in...

Background screening crucial to successful cross-border expansion

Global economic pressures and tougher market conditions are driving business interest in cross-border business expansion strategies - and in celebrating Africa Month, Managed Integrity Evaluation (MIE) consider Africa a rife opportunity worth such investment. The...

Critical steps for a successful BI implementation

Decision-makers understand that data drives the digital business. And one of the most efficient ways to extract value out of this is through business intelligence (BI). But in a real-time world, companies can ill afford to spend months on an implementation. However,...

Take back control of data centres, control rooms

Companies can enjoy complete control of their datacentre, server or control room environments with the Netshield NVIROMON-ULTI-1S Intelligent IoT-enabled environmental monitoring and control gateway. Once installed, the unit provides managers and administrators full...

Adobe, Software AG partner on customer experience management

Adobe and Software AG have announced a partnership to help companies transform their customer experience management (CXM) by bringing together customer data from across multiple enterprise systems into a centralised and actionable real-time customer profile. Adobe and...

Trend Micro launches local cloud app security services

Trend Micro Southern Africa has launched of its Trend Micro Cloud App Security point of presence designed to provide customers added security and protection of their Microsoft Office 365 environments. With Trend Micro Cloud App Security, local customers can now fully...

How retailers can ensure a more profitable future

Pieter Engelbrecht, business unit manager at HPE Aruba, discusses how the high street can unlock the future of retail. It's clear that the retail landscape is in a state of major transformation. Thanks to disruptive technologies and changing consumer behaviour,...

Why the right hyperscale partner is crucial for success

A wave of big data from a slew of ubiquitously networked devices, sensors and the Internet of things, is flooding organisations across the board, and putting pressure on data centres to deliver and perform at their peak. Moreover, the need for instant, 'from anywhere'...

Change and Project Manager – Gauteng Centurion

Join a leading financial institution as a Change and Project Manager! Take the lead on change initiatives, drive employee adoption, and ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. Desired Skills: Change Management Project Management Information...

Digital Strategist – Gauteng Midrand

A dynamic global organization based in Midrand is looking to employ a Digital Strategist with 3 – 5 years' experience leading and managing digital projects.Minimum ExperienceMatricValid Driver's License and Own vehicleBachelor's degree in Project Management,...

Android Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

One of our clients is seeking an experienced Android Developer to join their dynamic team of innovators. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge Android applications that deliver exceptional user experiences. The ideal candidate will have...

Solutions Architect at The Foschini Group

Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather and analyse business requirements, ensuring a deep understanding of the organization's needs and objectives. Develop comprehensive solution designs that...

Report Developer (SQL & Qlik) (JHB Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A critical thinking & solutions driven Report Developer with at least 5 years work experience is sought by a Joburg-based global Logistics & Forwarding company to join its IT Business Improvement Team. Your core role will entail a combination of...

.NET Developer

Our client is looking for an Intermediate/Senior .NET Developer for a hybrid position based in Durban. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex web applications and services while ensuring high-quality, scalable...

Solutions Architect at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Cape Town

Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather and analyse business requirements, ensuring a deep understanding of the organization's needs and objectives. Develop comprehensive solution designs that...

Report Developer (SQL & Qlik) (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A critical thinking & solutions driven Report Developer with at least 5 years work experience is sought by a Joburg-based global Logistics & Forwarding company to join its IT Business Improvement Team. Your core role will entail a combination of...

.NET Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region

Our client is looking for an Intermediate/Senior .NET Developer for a hybrid position based in Durban. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex web applications and services while ensuring high-quality, scalable...

Service Desk Agent I

We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Service Desk Agent I, providing first-level technical support and troubleshooting to ensure seamless IT operations. Skilled in resolving issues efficiently, assisting users with software and hardware concerns, and...

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