Research shows that humans and honeyguides speak in local dialects

Researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT), working with international collaborators, have shown that people in northern Mozambique use regionally distinct “dialects” when communicating with honeyguide birds, revealing a striking parallel to the way human...

Windows 11 upgrades pushed global PC shipment growth over 9% in 2025

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 71,5-million units in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 9,3% increase from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner. For the full year, worldwide PC shipments totaled more than 270-million units, a 9,1%...

They don’t know how, but execs believe AI will drive business growth

New research from the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that nearly eight in 10 (79%) surveyed executives expect AI will significantly contribute to their revenue by 2030 – up from 40% today. But few (24%) have a clear view of where that revenue will come from....

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...

GenAI a key theme in companies’ discussions

Companies across various sectors are incorporating next-generation AI capabilities into their solutions, with GenAI standing out as a primary focus of technological innovation, reveals the Company Filings Analytics Database of research group GlobalData. The company’s...

Sluggish demand pushes Absa PMI back to contractionary territory

After the encouraging uptick in July, the seasonally adjusted PMI dropped significantly by 8.8 points to 43.6 in August, down from 52.4 in July. This decline underscores the challenges the sector faces amid ongoing political uncertainty, high but slowing inflation,...

Mobile money taxation could hamper financial inclusion gains in Africa

Mobile money services have transformed the lives of many people on the African continent, but taxation policies pose a significant challenge to the financial inclusion gains made by these innovations, according to Vodacom's policy paper on Mobile Money Taxation. In an...

Impact Amplifier calls for Africa Online Safety Fund entries

Impact Amplifier (IA), a leading South African social impact advisory firm, has issued a final call for entries for the Africa Online Safety Fund (AOSF). The initiative is aimed at addressing the online safety challenges facing Africa, with a particular focus on South...

These are the astronauts manning the Artemis mission to the Moon

NASA and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) have announced the four astronauts who will venture around the Moon on Artemis II, the first crewed mission on NASA’s path to establishing a long-term presence at the Moon for science and exploration through Artemis. “The...

EOH concludes debt refinancing deal

Following a successful capital raise, EOH has concluded financing agreements with the Standard Bank of South Africa to refinance the group's remaining debt package as follows: * A R200-million four-year amortising term loan; * A R250-million three-year bullet term...

What South Africans searched for in March

In a month that brought us a cabinet reshuffle,  protests, a Hollywood-style prison break and the deaths of two high profile musicians, South Africans looking to make sense of the world, turned to Google to find out more. Google Search data shows exactly what kept...

CIOs brace to do more with less in 2023

A new study reveals that, despite 93% of CIOs expecting IT budgets to increase in 2023, 83% say they are under pressure to make their budgets stretch further than ever before - with a key focus on improved cloud cost management and tackling the reduction of mounting...

GPT-4 ignites race for artificial general intelligence

The recent launch of GPT-4 by OpenAI is likely to open the chase for developing stronger AI systems accelerating the evolution towards artificial general intelligence (AGI), according to data and analytics company GlobalData. Kiran Raj, practice head of disruptive...

WFA evolution drives need for new security approach

Work from anywhere (WFA) is here to stay, making new approaches to cyber security a top priority. According to a new research study by Fortinet, only a third of employees in EMEA countries, including South Africa, have returned back to the office full time. Most...

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HP extends LaserJet warranty

Official HP distributor, Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is excited to announce that HP has extended its warranty period from one to three years on the LaserJet M300/400/500 and M600 (A4) series of printers purchased from 1 February 2018. This will effectively see an...

FMI gains speed, agility with Lenovo ThinkSystems

The insurance business is fast-paced and dynamic, so IT must provide fast processing and storage that’s both available and easy to manage. When Durban-based insurer FMI needed to refresh its existing IBM systems, it turned to long-time partner Network Configurations...

IoT to change lives across Africa

The Internet of Things (IoT) is impacting the lives of millions around the world - but none more so than those in Africa. SolarNow, a social business passionate about transforming lives by providing high quality solar energy, appliances and financing solutions in East...

Use science and data for hiring success

There is a wealth of new methods, backed by research and new data sets, to inform the hiring of executive teams. Despite this, many companies still approach hiring based on outdated principles and concepts, which means that they are not making optimally successful...

Tech to the aid of construction

Mobile technology could help South African construction companies to boost productivity as they seek to optimise efficiencies in the face of a long industry slump, writes Matthew Kibby, vice-president: enterprise, Africa and Middle East at Sage. South Africa's...

Take your salary to the next level

Everyone wants to know how they can grow their salary, how they can take their increase above the standard percentage point and take home more for their hard work. Fortunately, there are steps that anyone can follow that will help them to grow their salary and their...

Netstar helps nab high-value assets syndicate

Altron's subsidiary Netstar assisted in the successful arrest of a group of criminals within an hour of a robbery of high value assets that took place at premises in the Johannesburg CBD. Netstar's proprietary technology enabled Netstar to track the movements of the...

Software AG unveils new IoT solutions

Software AG has unveiled the latest version of its open, cloud-based Cumulocity IoT platform (Release 9), which builds on its distributed architecture with additional edge processing capabilities. Cumulocity IoT now includes enhanced high availability, multi-cluster...

Telkom offers new Samsung phones with FreeMe deals

The new Samsung S9 and S9 Plus smartphones will be available on Telkom's data driven FreeMe plans from 16 March 2018 in stores and online. Pre-orders for the device are open from today on the Telkom website. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ boast Samsung's most advanced camera...

Panda and BDO in strategic partnership

Cyber security firm Panda Security Africa and audit, advisory and tax firm, BDO South Africa, have formed a strategic cyber alliance to enable BDO to offer a managed security service to their clients, using Panda's next generation EDR solution. Predictions for 2018...

Senior IT Systems Administrator at NetOps Africa

Senior EngineerLocation: Remote (Available during US working hours)About Us: NetOps Africa is a forward-thinking tech company dedicated to providing tailored IT services for businesses. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where...

Senior PowerApps Developer

Our client, a specialist in information technology services, is looking for a Senior PowerApps Developer to join their team in Johannesburg on a contract valid until end of December 2024. The ideal candidate will Lead the design and development of enterprise-level...

Test Automation Engineer

Global concern is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to take ownership of test automation on a range of exciting products currently being developed in the physical access control space. You would get to work closely with highly skilled engineers in a very...

Business Analyst

Calling all problem-solving superheroes! We're seeking a Business Analyst to join our team! If you're a mastermind at analysis, identifying trends, and creating solutions, then we need you! Apply now and let's fight the forces of business chaos together!What you'll...

Devops Engineer (Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software development company specializing in architecture consulting, systems integration services, and bespoke software solutions. Their mission is to make technology an asset for businesses, seamlessly integrating it to provide leverage...

Senior PowerApps Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein

Our client, a specialist in information technology services, is looking for a Senior PowerApps Developer to join their team in Johannesburg on a contract valid until end of December 2024. The ideal candidate will Lead the design and development of enterprise-level...

Test Automation Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Global concern is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to take ownership of test automation on a range of exciting products currently being developed in the physical access control space. You would get to work closely with highly skilled engineers in a very...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Sandton

Calling all problem-solving superheroes! We're seeking a Business Analyst to join our team! If you're a mastermind at analysis, identifying trends, and creating solutions, then we need you! Apply now and let's fight the forces of business chaos together!What you'll...

Devops Engineer (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software development company specializing in architecture consulting, systems integration services, and bespoke software solutions. Their mission is to make technology an asset for businesses, seamlessly integrating it to provide leverage...

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