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...

Biggest-ever crypto heist nets $1,5bn for North Korea

Crypto assets worth $1,5-billion stolen from Dubai-based Bybit are being steadily laundered into Bitcoin through a series of exchanges. The heist, which the FBI is attributing to North Korean nation-state actors, saw assets including 401 347 Ether tokens lifted from a...

Forecast for PCs, tablets lower as tariffs, sentiment bite

In the wake of US tariffs on China as well as a weakening market sentiment, mostly in the consumer space, IDC has reduced its traditional PC forecast in 2025 and beyond. Global PC volume is now expected to reach 273-million in 2025, still growing +3,7% over the prior...

Tourism, Airbnb partner for growth

The Ministry of Tourism and Airbnb have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the continued recovery of the tourism sector and build inclusive tourism in South Africa. The agreement will see the Department of Tourism work closely with Airbnb to advance...

Pick n Pay tills now accept Bitcoin

South Africans who have a Luno wallet will be able to pay at Pick n Pay with cryptocurrency by simply scanning a QR code. Crypto payments have been available at over 1 500 Pick n Pay stores since February 2023. But the payment process required customers to download...

Google Cloud, Nvidia increase collaboration

As generative AI and large language models (LLMs) continue to drive innovations, compute requirements for training and inference have grown at an astonishing pace. To meet that need, Google Cloud today announced the general availability of its new A3 instances,...

Webb reveals new structures within iconic supernova

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has begun the study of one of the most renowned supernovae, SN 1987A (Supernova 1987A). Located 168 000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud, SN 1987A has been a target of intense observations at wavelengths ranging from...

Customer service, support set for transformation

Generative AI, digital customer service, and conversational user interfaces (CUIs) will transform customer service and support by 2028, according to Gartner. "The common theme of these three technologies are their ability to streamline the customer journey and enable...

WLAN market continues to boom

According to a report from Dell'Oro Group, H3C was the first major manufacturer to recognise revenues for commercially available, enterprise-class WiFi 7 Access Points (APs) as the overall Wireless LAN market grew to nearly $3-billion during the second quarter of...

Healthy growth forecast for smart home appliances

The global smart home appliances market size is expected to reach $58,51-billion by 2030 and will expand further at a CAGR of 9,2% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market growth is largely driven by factors such as growing...

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...

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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...

How we approach business risk needs to change

By Faith Ngwenya, technical executive at the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) "We need to recreate the traditional risk management process entirely if we are to sufficiently break down silos and become truly fluid," our institute's western...

Broadband spectrum key to safe cities

The unavailability of broadband spectrum is an impediment to unlocking the fully potential value of the technologies available to enhance the public safety and security. Public safety entails the collaboration of multi stakeholders whose operations are not...

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,...

IT Help Desk Support at Phoenix47

Job Description: This is a superb opportunity to join a fast-growing SME, Global IT services provider expanding to Cape Town Central. The company is growing and can offer an excellent opportunity for candidates that are looking for a role that will expand their IT...

Python Developer for Hardware Integration

. This role involves developing and optimising software for Moxa IO devices and HikVision CCTV systems, requiring strong expertise in Python, hardware-software interfacing, and a range of communication protocols.The ideal candidate will work closely with hardware...

Excel Analyst at Exclusively Remote – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

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,...

IT Help Desk Support at Phoenix47 – Western Cape Century City

Job Description: This is a superb opportunity to join a fast-growing SME, Global IT services provider expanding to Cape Town Central. The company is growing and can offer an excellent opportunity for candidates that are looking for a role that will expand their IT...

Python Developer for Hardware Integration – Gauteng Lone Hill

. This role involves developing and optimising software for Moxa IO devices and HikVision CCTV systems, requiring strong expertise in Python, hardware-software interfacing, and a range of communication protocols.The ideal candidate will work closely with hardware...

Data Scientist at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with over 500+ highly skilled employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing...

Java Developer

Effectively working and collaborating in an international team. Self-motivated to learn and stay up to date with changing technology. Working in an integrated Agile Environment (Jira, Confluence) Meet with end users to understand Business requirements. Participate in...

Senior Software Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...

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