SA holds its own as global AI adoption accelerates

Worldwide adoption of artificial intelligence continued to rise in the first quarter of 2026, according to Microsoft’s Global AI Diffusion Q1 2026 Trends and Insights report from its AI Economy Institute. During the quarter, AI usage increased by 1,5 percentage points...

Enterprise AI hits the wall

Enterprise AI is outgrowing the architecture and infrastructure beneath it as data privacy and sovereignty requirements tighten, according to new research from NTT Data. The latest research finds a widening split between enterprises that are redesigning AI for...

Information integrity passes geopolitics as the top risk

Information integrity risk, caused by the proliferation of AI‑enabled decision-making and uncertain AI transparency requirements, gained the top rank of emerging risks for the first quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk...

SA skills gap: Where talent supply and employer demand collide

South Africa faces a persistent disconnect between the talent available in the labour market and the qualifications that employers are seeking, according to the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report for April. Around half (54%) of job adverts posted in the last 12...

Cybersecurity should be top industry priority for 2025

The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has found that an average of more than 2 000 new vulnerabilities are discovered in software every month, of which around 15% are classified as "critical". "In view of this constant threat situation, German...

First Voluntary Carbon Market trades on the JSE

The JSE Ventures Voluntary Carbon Market powered by Xpansiv has facilitated the first trades of carbon credits eligible as offsets against the South African Carbon Tax. A total of 10 000 credits traded at $8.25 per credit, which is equivalent to approximately 80% of...

Customer data is centralised in IT

Most organisations (78%) report centralising customer data management within information technology (IT) teams, according to a survey from Gartner. The survey of 405 marketing leaders conducted in May and June 2023 found 59% of them agreed with the statement that "our...

Cyber warfare market set to boom

The global cyber warfare market is expected to reach $177,41-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 14,9% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The increasing number of cyber-attacks are emerging as a significant threat across the globe....

Cameroon’s Koree wins Ecobank Fintech Challenge

Koree, a fintech company based in Cameroon, has been declared the overall winner of the 2023 Ecobank Fintech Challenge at the competition's grande finale held at the bank's headquarters in Lome, Togo. Koree faced stiff competition from seven other fintechs, all of...

Steady growth for medication compliance monitoring devices

The installed base of medication compliance monitoring devices reached 4,4-million worldwide at the end of 2022, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13,2%, according to Berg Insight. The installed base will reach 8,2-million in 2027. North America is...

Geopolitical shifts reshape semiconductor landscape

IDC's latest report, The Impact of Geopolitics on Asia's Semiconductor Supply Chain: Trends and Strategies, unveils significant changes in the global semiconductor landscape. With the implementation of the chip acts and semiconductors policies by various countries,...

Deep learning improves earthquake forecasting

A research team is aiming to shake up the status quo for earthquake models. Researchers from the Universities of California at Berkeley and Santa Cruz, and the Technical University of Munich have released a paper describing a new model that delivers deep learning to...

Stokvels show resilience despite tough economy

South African stokvel savers have proved resilient, with FNB revealing that its customers' stokvel net deposits have increased by 42%. Since November 2019, FNB stokvel customers have continually increased saving via a stokvel surpassing the R8,3-billion mark in total...

Threats to critical infrastructure on the rise

The increasing reliance on digital infrastructure makes critical sectors like utilities more susceptible to cyberthreats. This concern has been highlighted by Kaspersky's recent discovery of a new SystemBC variant that has targeted a South African nation's critical...

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Mustek opens new Western Cape offices

Mustek will begin operating from its new corporate office premises at Atterbury's Richmond Park development, the site of the biggest land restitution in the Western Cape. One of the largest property developments in Cape Town, Richmond Park's 300,000m2 of greenfield...

Liquid Telecom wins service provider award

Liquid Telecom has won the award for African Service Provider of the year at the 2018 MEF annual conference, which took place in Los Angeles this week. The award recognized Liquid Telecom's leadership in the development and delivery of global, regional, retail, and...

Kaspersky Lab moves to secure cryptocurrency exchanges

The role of cryptocurrencies in online financial transactions is growing rapidly - not only for investors, but also for cyber-criminals, who have netted nearly $10-million using fraudulent schemes in the last year. To safeguard the evolution from a constantly...

Establishing an engaged organisation

During these uncertain economic times with competitors lurking around every corner, no business can afford to lose momentum in the market. Unfortunately, disengaged employees can negatively impact the growth and long-term success of an organisation. Ian McAlister,...

Digitally preserving our cultural heritage

South African art galleries and museums hold a myriad of history, cultural heritage and even hidden treasures. And while the generations of today still have the opportunity to experience these treasures in the flesh, there may come a time where our fragile cultural...

Blue chips choose refurbished over new

South Africa's refurbished electronics market is flourishing as corporates change their business models. Business leaders are fast realising that there are ways to become more profitable by simply changing their attitudes and purchasing habits. Xperien CEO Wale Arewa...

Mastercard Foundation enables change-makers

The Mastercard Foundation has announced a new fund that will enable young change-makers to seed and kick-start promising social ventures and community projects, creating economic opportunities for themselves and others. Over the next two years, the Foundation will...

Shortlist for AfricaCom Awards

The annual AfricaCom Awards shortlist has been released. According to Tom Cuthell, portfolio director at AfricaCom and the AfricaCom Awards organiser KNect365: "The AfricaCom Awards grow in stature each year as a direct result of the quality of the works that are...

Print photos for less with Epson’s EcoTank printer

Epson's latest EcoTank printer - the L7160 model - offers professional photographers and businesses a cost-effective means of printing high volumes of photos and colour documents without compromising on quality. The EcoTank range offers ultra-low-cost cartridge-free...

Seven processes IT should be automating now

Automation is a key part of digital transformation, and has the potential to improve all aspects of business. "As companies race to achieve digital transformation, the outcome for companies applying automation can be dramatic," says Tony Beeston, product marketing...

.Net Software Architect

Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in C# Software Development. At least 3-5 years in a Senior Architectural (Not Solutions) Architectural DesignLead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance, and secure software solutions using .NET Core. Ensure...

Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position. About our client: Headquartered in the USA, our client offers a great remote work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at...

Database Administrator at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...

Data Scientist at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...

D365 Business Systems Analyst

We are recruiting a Business Systems Analyst to join the Germiston based head office of a national concern. Minimum RequirementsBSc Computer Science, Information Technology or related field / Equivalent qualification3+ years business systems analysis experience.MS...

Senior Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Lead the way in software development! Join our team as a Senior Developer and deliver cutting-edge solutions. Apply now and let's build the future of tech together!What you'll do:Team management.Project planning and tracking.Task assignment and follow...

.Net Software Architect – Gauteng Pretoria

Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in C# Software Development. At least 3-5 years in a Senior Architectural (Not Solutions) Architectural DesignLead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance, and secure software solutions using .NET Core. Ensure...

Data Scientist at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...

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