CEOs want to ramp up their AI spending as FOMO kicks on

AI is exceeding most CEOs’ expectations and their optimism is growing. Cisco’s latest study shows that 67% now worry they’re underinvesting in the technology — up from 57% last year — with nearly two thirds (64%) of those surveyed now seeing AI adoption as mandatory...

Women face higher levels of burnout as stress levels climb

South African employers are facing a growing workforce resilience challenge as new data reveals that women are increasingly bearing the burden of workplace stress, burnout and mental health crises. A comprehensive analysis by Lyra Southern Africa of 67 419 Employee...

SA companies are shunning public cloud for AI workloads

South African organisations are shifting AI workloads out of the public cloud faster than their counterparts anywhere else in the world, according to new global research commissioned by Cloudera. The Great AI Re-Architecture Survey, conducted by Wakefield Research...

AI-driven cybercrime moves into operational mainstream

AI, infostealers, vulnerabilities, ransomware, and geopolitical conflict are reshaping organisational risk and compressing the time defenders have to respond, according to Flashpoint’s latest 2026 Global Threat Intelligence Report: Midyear Edition. The threat...

SA young scientists to showcase research in Tunisia

South African young scientists are set to showcase their innovative research on the global stage, competing in the environmental science and computer science categories at this year's International Festival of Engineering, Science and Technology in Tunisia (I-FEST²)....

EFTCorp recognised for financial inclusion in Africa

EFT Corporation (EFTCorp) received the “Outstanding Contribution to Fintech Enablement” award at the 15th Africa Bank 4.0 Summit – West Africa, held in Accra, Ghana. The award recognises EFTCorp’s role in advancing fintech innovation and expanding financial inclusion...

Technology, demographics, ESG shift consumer demand

Mature markets are experiencing a shift in consumer demand patterns as consumers move away from traditional products and services towards those consistent with environmental, social, and governance goals. At the same time, according to Mazars' latest C-suite...

Young people lose enthusiasm for democracy

The Open Society Barometer, an annual global survey from Open Society Foundations that launched today, finds that young people around the world (Generation Z and millennials) hold the least faith in democracy of any age group, presenting a grave threat to its future....

What Saffers are doing online, and the support they expect

South Africans are spending increasing amounts of time online as they transition to the latest smartphones. Indeed, a recent ProxyRack report finding the average South African spends 9 hours and 38 minutes per day online – making them the world’s heaviest internet...

Ransomware continues on growth trajectory

A lack of multi-factor authentication (MFA) remains one of the biggest impediments to enterprise security. This is among the headline findings the Cisco Talos Intelligence Group report for the second quarter of 2023, highlighting the most common attacks, targets, and...

Security threats are holding back innovation

A massive 64% of IT leaders believe that cybersecurity concerns are negatively impacting their organisation's willingness to invest in innovative tech, according to research by HPE Aruba Networking. This is part of a broader trend locally, with studies showing that...

Teenage cyberbullying: A toxic side-effect of online socialisation

Teenagers fall prey to bullying while using the Internet - a platform that provides safe haven for bullies - according to a questionnaire-based study by Wolters Kluwer published in a recent issue of the journal Medicine. "Cyberbullying represents a major concern...

SARS invites comments on how to modernise VAT

SARS has published a discussion paper on its intended modernisation of the VAT collection system which will ultimately make VAT reporting faster and more transparent. In this article, Joon Chong, partner at Webber Wentzel, delves deeper into developments. In the 2023...

Healthy growth forecast for drone software

The global drone software market is expected to reach $23,73-billion by 2030 - expanding at a CAGR of 18,6% from 2023 to 2030 - according to a new study by Grand View Research. The growing trend of integrating AI and machine learning (ML) algorithms into drone...

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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...

Datacentrix hones in on hyperconvergence at Dell EMC Forum

Datacentrix, a provider of high performing and secure ICT solutions, will place a strong focus on how local businesses can take the leap towards converged and hyperconverged infrastructure at the upcoming Dell EMC Forum, taking place on 27 March 2018 at Sandton...

Jasco Carrier Solutions launches virtual CPE

Jasco Carrier Solutions is developing a cost effective virtual Customer Premises Equipment (vCPE) solution for the South African market. Aimed at ISPs and small and medium enterprises, the vCPE brings next-generation technology in an affordable package to the local...

Canon SA aims to be carbon-neutral

For the third consecutive year, Canon South Africa has reached its target to offset its carbon footprint by a minimum of 365 tons of CO2e. Now well on its way to becoming a carbon neutral business, Canon South Africa offset over 365 tonnes, equaling 19,34% of its...

Rwandan MFIs urged to embrace technology

Speakers at the International Conference on Responsible and Inclusive Finance (ICRIF) held in Kigali on 21 March urged Rwandan microfinance institutions (MFIs) to embrace new-age technology to streamline their operations and to enhance their ability to extend...

Smart metering can help with SA’s water woes

This week's commemoration of World Water Day is more significant to South Africans than ever before. The drought in the Western, Eastern and Northern Cape has been elevated to Natural Disaster status - unlocking emergency government funding for relief for water scarce...

Senior Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

The Senior Software Developer takes a leadership role in shaping the design, development, and maintenance of software applications and translating complex user requirements into robust and efficient code, demonstrating a deep understanding of architectural patterns...

ECM Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our clients in the Consulting Space are looking for a Senior Business Analyst with expertise in Enterprise Content Management (ECM) to join their dynamic team. As part of their team, you will play a pivotal role in aligning document management requirements with...

SAP Consultant – Gauteng Midrand

Join Our Team as a Senior SAP Logistics Consultant! Are you an SAP Logistics wizard with a passion for creating seamless, integrated solutions? Do you have the know-how to make the impossible possible, with a dash of creativity and flair? If so, we want YOU to be part...

Machine Learning Engineer

Purpose of the role:Help design, test, implement and maintain algorithms for machine vision, Doppler radar and other signal analysis. Scope includes geometric sensor calibration, modelling, and machine learning. Office based work with rare exceptions. Duties:...

Frontend Developer Angular (2672) KG

WHAT WILL BE YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES?We are looking for a UI Front End Developer who will join the cloud migration project.Responsible for:Working in an integrated Agile environment Take part in Agile Meetings (Stand-Up, Refinements etc) Meet with end users to...

Junior C# Developer (LM)

Database architecture and design. Write code. Create and design user interfaces. Debug and maintain client programsMinimum Requirements:Education: Matric and related IT qualification.Skills required: C#, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML 5, CSS, SQL with MS SQL Server, Oracle,...

Full Stack Developer – Front End Focus (1202LW)

Seeking a Full Stack Developer with a strong emphasis on Front-End Development to join our team. The role involves delivering a seamless user experience while offering opportunities to work on backend development and the full stack. Collaborate with feature team...

Machine Learning Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Purpose of the role:Help design, test, implement and maintain algorithms for machine vision, Doppler radar and other signal analysis. Scope includes geometric sensor calibration, modelling, and machine learning. Office based work with rare exceptions. Duties:...

Frontend Developer Angular (2672) KG – Gauteng Midrand

WHAT WILL BE YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES?We are looking for a UI Front End Developer who will join the cloud migration project.Responsible for:Working in an integrated Agile environment Take part in Agile Meetings (Stand-Up, Refinements etc) Meet with end users to...

Junior C# Developer (LM) – Gauteng Pretoria

Database architecture and design. Write code. Create and design user interfaces. Debug and maintain client programsMinimum Requirements:Education: Matric and related IT qualification.Skills required: C#, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML 5, CSS, SQL with MS SQL Server, Oracle,...

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