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...

Even without data centres, Africa faces water bankruptcy

A new United Nations (UN) report says the world has moved past a water crisis into water bankruptcy – and Africa’s utility numbers already show what that looks like.

SA users tread a minefield of security, privacy threats

South African users experienced more than 32-million cybersecurity threats in 2024, according to new research from NordVPN. The study finds that Internet users should be careful when clicking links that appear to have been sent by big tech companies as there’s a good...

Hybrid working companies more optimistic about growth

Businesses operating in the hybrid model have reported that they are significantly more optimistic about growth in the year ahead than more traditionally focused businesses that require their teams to commute daily. These companies also recognise that hybrid working...

ChatGPT dominates LLM mentions on social media

In the dynamic landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) large language models (LLMs), OpenAI's ChatGPT has emerged as the frontrunner with an impressive 89,9% share of voice on platforms like Twitter and Reddit among the top seven LLMs so far in 2023, reveals...

Software engineering leaders require oversight of generative AI

By 2025, more than half of all software engineering leader role descriptions will explicitly require oversight of generative artificial intelligence (AI), says Gartner. "Outside of generative AI's impact on technology implementation, it also changes the managerial...

PMI ticks up in August

The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) improved somewhat in August, rising by 2.4 points to 49.7 - just below the key 50-point mark. The increase in the headline PMI was driven by the business activity index, which jumped by almost 12 points to...

Vodacom, Eskom in historic virtual wheeling agreement

Vodacom has signed a virtual wheeling agreement with Eskom which, it says, will help accelerate efforts to solve the country's energy crisis. In addition to adding capacity to the nation's power grid, the agreement will also play a significant role in moving Vodacom...

UJ team takes July honours in JSE Investment Challenge

The University of Johannesburg's VK 29 MMS team emerged as the July monthly winner of the JSE Investment Challenge under the Speculator Portfolio of the University competition. Team members Madoda Hlatshwayo and Sebolaishi Manamela Manamela demonstrated their...

AI association opens in Cape Town

The South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA), an industry body focused on promoting the advancement of responsible AI in South Africa, has launched in Cape Town, in partnership with Wesgro. SAAIA seeks to encourage stakeholders to adopt responsible AI...

Chip innovations key to the future of AI/ML

Dramatic gains in hardware performance have spawned generative AI, and a rich pipeline of ideas for future speedups that will drive machine learning to new heights. This is the word from Bill Dally, Nvidia’s chief scientist and senior vice president of research,...

AMD shares tech behind confidential computing in the cloud

AMD has published the source code for AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV) technology, the backbone of AMD EPYCTM processor-based confidential computing virtual machines (VMs) available from cloud service providers including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google...

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How to get ICT in Africa right

Whether one subscribes to the Africa Rising narrative or a more moderate outlook for the continent, the fact is that the ICT sector has the most to gain from Africa's economic advancement, and the most to contribute to it too. By Murray Steyn, executive head:...

The hidden VAT opportunities for small businesses

The VAT increase, which comes into effect in just a few days, is an opportunity for SMEs to review their processes and identify opportunities to cut costs and streamline operations. By Viresh Harduth, vice-president: new customer acquisition (start up and small...

Why identity verification matters for mobile operators

Africa is rightly called the mobile continent, and mobility increasingly defines how Africa enters the digital age. By Sherry Zameer, senior vice-president: IoT at Gemalto According to the 2017 Mobile Economy Report of the GSM Association, Africa currently has 420...

Insuring the future

Imagine a future where 'simple, flexible and transparent' are words you would use to describe the service you receive from your insurer. What if the quick, friendly exchange that made your day was with a robot that processed your claim with lightning speed using a...

Cyber-security in 2018: the big five

Cyber attacks have become something far greater than an embarrassing nuisance. As businesses are increasingly reliant on digital platforms for almost every aspect of their operations, an attack can cause everything from direct financial loss and brand damage, to...

Combating the seven swords of cybercrime

With automated tools and hackers for hire, cybercrime has turned into a game for profit, writes By Martin Walshaw, senior systems engineer at F5 Networks. Recent research from F5 Labs shows that out of 429 reported breaches studied between 2005 and 2017, hackers...

Intelligent water infrastructure a smart move

Rapid urbanisation across the continent is having an effect on water demands and it is estimated that by the year 2030, the world will need 40% more water than its current accessible, reliable supply. By Sabine Dall'Omo, CEO for Siemens Southern and Eastern Africa...

Infrastructure management trends in

It is a digital age and for businesses to remain current, they need to get on board with the burgeoning trend towards customer experience improvement and tailor their infrastructure accordingly, writes Ranjoy Nag, sales: global infrastructure services for South Africa...

Fairbanks Morse shows PoweReliability-as-a-Service

Fairbanks Morse will be at Power & Electricity World Africa from 27 to 28 March, presenting its PoweReliability-as-a-Service platform powered by the Trident OP engine featuring a fuel-efficient opposed piston architecture. The Fairbanks Morse...

Meet the hackers …

Over the past year, every company in the world has experienced a mobile malware attack, according to a trends article from Check Point Software Technologies. Mobile malware has become a major concern for both consumers and organisations worldwide. Although much has...

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The Business Analyst (BA) will be responsible for understanding the business needs of the clients and transforming those needs into detailed project requirements. The BA will act as a bridge between stakeholders and the development team, ensuring that software...

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ROLE: Will be responsible for analysing internal business and external market data to identify opportunities, gaps, and problems within the organization. This role includes evaluating the performance of the Marketing, Sales and Prescription (Rx) teams against their...

Intermediate Web Developer – Remote Remote

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Excel Analyst at Exclusively Remote

Excel Analyst (remote hours 3pm- 11pm) We are seeking a highly analytical Excel Analyst to join our team.The ideal candidate must possess excellent Excel skills, with expertise ranging from above average to expert level. Proficiency in utilizing various Excel tools,...

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