Cedarberg reveals tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start life

An international team of scientists from South Africa, Canada, France and the UK has uncovered fossil evidence of a tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start the recovery of Earth’s oceans after a global mass extinction. The team, led by Dr Claire Browning, an Honorary...

CEOs take the lead as AI investment gains pace

Corporate AI investment is growing significantly and it’s not about to slow down. Companies are planning to double their spending on the technology in 2026, accounting for about 1,7% of revenues - more than twice the increase for 2025. Meanwhile, CEOs are rolling up...

Geoeconomic risks rise in new age of competition

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026, published yesterday (14 January), finds geoeconomic confrontation emerges as the top risk for the year, followed by interstate conflict, extreme weather, societal polarisation and misinformation and disinformation....

South Africans stay optimistic as they adapt to financial pressures

South African households are showing signs of meaningful financial adaptation amid ongoing cost pressures, according to TransUnion’s latest Q4 2025 Consumer Pulse Study. While inflation and affordability challenges persist, consumers are becoming more intentional in...

Mustek warns of reduced earnings

Mustek has issued a trading statement informing shareholders that its headline earnings for the year ended 30 June 2024 are expected to be between 70% and 80% lower than reported in the comparative period last year. In June 2023, headline earnings per share were...

Mallox’s rise from private malware to RaaS

The recent rapid proliferation and increased sophistication of Mallox ransomware signals a pressing demand for organisations to urgently bolster their defences to protect their digital assets and mitigate risks, says Kaspersky. The security company’s latest report -...

Economists divided on recovery

The continuing uncertainty of the global economic outlook is reflected in the striking spread of responses to the latest Chief Economists Outlook, released this week. In a survey featured in the report, experts are evenly divided on the prospects for the global...

Absa PMI increases to 49.8 in April

The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 49.8 index points in April 2023 from 48.1 in March. Despite the improvement, the index failed to edge back above the neutral 50-point mark as business activity and new sales orders worsened relative...

Digital transformation revolutionises patient care

The healthcare industry has transformed beyond conventional tools, embracing innovative technologies to enhance patient safety and care. With the seamless integration of technologies like AI, genomics, and robotics, patients can receive precise diagnoses and...

Advanced techniques, broader horizons, new targets drive APTs

Kaspersky's latest Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) trends report reveals bustling APT activity in the first quarter of 2023, with a mix of new and established actors spotted engaging in a range of campaigns. The report shows that, during this time, APT actors have...

Report details greenhouse gas emissions

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy has published South Africa's 8th National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report (NIR). The report contains a detailed inventory of South Africa's annual greenhouse gas emissions from 2000 to 2020. The...

African private capital activity resilient

African private capital markets experienced a record-high volume of deals in 2022, with deal volumes in the region recording a 46% year-over-year (YoY) growth. In 2022, 626 deals took place, a favourable increase amidst broader global trends, where deal volumes and...

Investors swing back to mining

Professional investors including pension funds, private equity and venture capital firms, family offices and sovereign wealth funds are set to boost allocations to gold and gold miners over the next 18 months as the metal's price rises. This is according to new...

New social media platform aims to build SA

BuildRSA chat platform is new South African technology initiative that aims to give South Africans a chance to air their views on developmental issues facing the country, and provide tangible solutions to resolving them before they cause degenerative damage. Over the...

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African businesses increase cloud budgets

Cloud computing is reaching ubiquitous adoption among enterprises in Africa. By Matthew Barker, divisional sales manager for sub-Saharan Africa at F5 Networks Shrinking IT budgets and increasing pressure to 'do more with less' is making cloud computing an attractive...

Corr-Serve takes on SA market

Corr-Serve, a new entrant in the IT Operations category, today announced signing a distribution agreement with ExtraHop, the leader in realtime IT analytics for network performance management and security. Corr-Serve is a sister company of AppCentrix, which provides...

Sureswipe launches new SME service

Sureswipe has introduced a new online service, Self Sign up, that allows retailers to order and pay for their card payment machines online and start processing customers' credit cards within days. Paul Kent, MD of Sureswipe, says: "We believe that all retailers across...

Make workplace learning part of the strategy

A renaissance in workplace learning has arrived and more employers need to start seeing its value to grow the business's talent pool and boost its bottom-line. According to a research study conducted by auditing firm Deloitte headlined: The exponential importance of...

Use payroll to keep employees inspired, engaged

The payroll professional has access to a vast repository of knowledge that can fundamentally change how employees engage with their income and the organisation. While the payroll expert may innately understand how tax, medical aid and budgets fluctuate, for the...

The low-down on GDPR

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on 25 May 2018. For those still getting to grips with what it means, Sandhya Ramdhany Legal Director for Oracle South Africa and the SDC region, answers some frequently asked questions.What is GDPR?...

Go undercover to manage loss control

Many businesses focus their loss control strategies on preventing unwanted elements from getting in from the outside. While this is certainly an important step in securing assets and minimising risk, what if the truly dangerous element has already made itself...

SA SMEs focus on cloud, security

SMEs are increasingly security conscious, and at the same time more inclined to move to the cloud, says IT specialist firm Executive Solutions. “We see this trend emerging particularly among our mid-sized and enterprise customers,” says co-founder and MD Richard...

Fujitsu debuts Eternus CS8000 for backup, archiving

Fujitsu has announced the latest version of its long-established Eternus CS8000 backup and archiving platform, designed for mainframes and demanding open system environments. Based on customer feedback, enhancements to the 7th generation system deliver expanded...

Acer leads in education

According to the FutureSource Report released in Q1 of 2018, Acer is the number one education supplier for CY2017 and the top education vendor in Q4 2017 in South Africa with its TravelMate B118 device. This device is one of the hero devices in Acer's product line...

AI Specialist at Datonomy Solutions

An AI Specialist within the Business Analysis COE plays a pivotal role in integrating artificial intelligence solutions to enhance the capabilities and e?ciency of business analysts. This position aims to leverage AI technologies to automate routine tasks, provide...

SOC Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

Client Details:Our client is a reputable provider offering cyber security consulting, technology integration, and managed security services. As a member of their inclusive and diverse team, you will have the freedom to work with innovation and flexibility. The...

Solutions Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client: This award winning software company has offices in the US, UK and South Africa. You will join a talented team of curious, creative and driven individuals who are dedicated to empowering organisations to overcome various business challenges using...

AI Specialist at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton

An AI Specialist within the Business Analysis COE plays a pivotal role in integrating artificial intelligence solutions to enhance the capabilities and e?ciency of business analysts. This position aims to leverage AI technologies to automate routine tasks, provide...

Functional Sharepoint Developer at Reverside

Reverside is an IT services provider; we are always looking for professional candidates to join our team in Software Development, providing opportunities to work on exciting projects, within our well-established client base. We are looking for a Functional Sharepoint...

Developer – Python (Lead) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Join a thriving community of individuals transforming lives through direct selling. Since 1998, people have been changing their lives with our client, taking ownership of career opportunities provided, empowering them to earn a sustainable income and...

SQL Developer (with DBA Experience)

We are looking a SQL Developer with DBA knowledge to join our [Email Address Removed] will play a dual role in both developing robust SQL databases and ensuring their smooth operation, security, and optimization. Your expertise will be key in supporting our...

Functional Sharepoint Developer at Reverside – Gauteng Gauteng

Reverside is an IT services provider; we are always looking for professional candidates to join our team in Software Development, providing opportunities to work on exciting projects, within our well-established client base. We are looking for a Functional Sharepoint...

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