AI misinformation is accelerating Africa’s risk landscape

As misinformation, cybercrime, health emergencies, civil unrest, extreme weather and infrastructure disruption become progressively interconnected across Africa, organisations are under growing pressure to distinguish fact from fiction before uncertainty escalates...

Business leaders bet big on robots, but few are ready

Robotics is no longer a bet on the future - it's a plan for the next five years – but according to new research from Intel, most organisations are moving faster than their operating models can support. The new study – The Robotics Readiness Gap - finds a stark...

Hubble solves merger mystery from Milky Way’s early years

Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, grew to its current size in part by consuming smaller galaxies. Now, new data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows definitive evidence of a dwarf galaxy merging with the young Milky Way galaxy in the earliest phases of its...

Crypto assets force tax systems to review their policies

The rapid rise of crypto assets is forcing tax systems to ponder if rules designed for a traditional economy can keep pace with technologies that are redefining how value is created, owned and exchanged, Professor Shaun Parsons has told attendees at a University of...

SA’s working class is still growing

South Africa’s working class – households earning between R8 000 and R22 000 per month – has expanded significantly despite the country’s ongoing economic struggles. This is according to The Majority Report 2025, published by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT)...

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...

Generative AI revs up a new age in the auto industry

From generating content and code, creating images and videos, and testing algorithms with synthetic data, generative AI is a force multiplier enabling leaps in productivity and creativity for nearly every industry – and particularly in transportation, where it’s...

How we could eliminate rare earths in EV motors

The use of rare earths in various modern technology has drawn attention over the years. But with the rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs), the issue has been brought to the fore. By Dr James Edmondson, principal technology analyst at IDTechEx In 2022, 82% of the...

Government failed elderly and young children during Covid

Government failed to aptly support the elderly and young children during the Covid-19 pandemic, a study by the University of Cape Town (UCT) student Juhi Kasan has found. As the world reeled from the direct effects of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021, Kasan started her...

IBM strengthens ties with Meta on AI innovation

Building on its collaboration with Meta on open innovation for AI, IBM plans to host Meta's Llama 2-chat 70 billion parameter model in the watsonx.ai studio - with early access now available to select clients and partners. The move strengthens the relationship between...

How these countries will dominate global roaming

Juniper Research predicts there will be over 1,5-billion inbound roaming connections in 2024, which are expected to rise to 2,4-billion by 2028. The new global report assesses the wholesale roaming landscape across 60 key countries, forecasting the market for five...

BPO market to be worth $525bn by 2030

The global business process outsourcing (BPO) market size is anticipated to reach $525,2-billion by 2030 and expand at a CAGR of 9,4% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. Factors such as the increasing demand for outsourcing services...

Generative AI among top emerging risks for enterprises

The mass availability of generative AI, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google Bard, became a top concern for enterprise risk executives in the second quarter of 2023, according to Gartner. "Generative AI was the second most-frequently named risk in our second quarter...

Pig butchering scams are using AI tools

Sophos has released new findings on CryptoRom scams, a subset of pig butchering (shā zhū pán) schemes designed to trick users of dating apps into making fake cryptocurrency investments. The latest report is "Sha Zhu Pan Scam Uses AI Chat Tool to Target iPhone and...

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Backup, shift gears and change direction

There is an interesting quote by Andrea Mauro on a vinfrastructure.it blog, where he states, "We are in a new era where business is driving change within IT. Solutions must first match business needs and then technical needs." This is especially true when it comes to...

Why IT providers should be vendor-certified

In today's digitally dominated business landscape, an organisation's technology solutions are critical to its daily functionality, profitability and competitiveness. It is now more important than ever to ensure a business's technology stack functions optimally for...

Car Watch offers peace of mind

Global vehicle tracking, fleet management, and telematics provider, Cartrack, has launched CarWatch, a user-friendly, add-on to its mobile theft detection applications that further assists in ensuring vehicle owners' peace of mind. CarWatch enables customers to set an...

Huawei partners with Xpress Money in Africa

Xpress Money, one of the world's most dependable money transfer brands, has joined forces with ICT Company Huawei to drive mobile money services to more of the worlds unbanked, especially in Africa. The partnership will give the globally respected remittance firm...

SustainPower unveils local biogas generator

SustainPower, together with Unique Hydra, has delivered a locally manufactured biogas electrical power generator to ibert, one of the leading biogas companies in southern Africa. The containerised combined heat and power unit (CHP) produces electricity and heat in a...

Traditional OA companies forced to transform

Market uncertainty and the unsteady economic climate are causing customers to sweat their office automation assets beyond past thresholds, writes Jacques van Wyk, COO of Ricoh SA. And now they have a slew of new needs to help them try to cope with that uncertainty,...

MTN adds holiday Mega Deals weekend

MTN is offering another Mega Deals Weekend to new and existing MTN customers who sign up or upgrade for a new 24 month contract. Customers who purchase the Samsung S8, S8 Plus or Note 8 device will each receive a free 32-inch Samsung LED TV valued at R3 499.00. Jacqui...

Why human-centred design matters

The success of a product or service is rooted in user experience. It's this simple, yet powerful premise that has made human-centred design gain traction across all major business sectors around the world, says Stuart McDougall, MD at Tenaka's Tribe, which is helping...

Emergency access for all

The MiBlackBox emergency recording and panic button service is accessible to millions of holiday-makers taking to the roads this summer, regardless of whether they have a R10 000 smartphone or a R100 feature phone. "MiBlackBox levels the playing-field by enabling...

Cybersecurity predictions for 2018

Online security is seemingly getting more compromised with each passing year. 2017 has witnessed some of the worst security breaches in history -- such as the breach of Equifax, which impacted over 143-million clients in the US and abroad. There were also three major...

Network and Systems Administrator at Sectional Title Solutions

As an Senior IT Systems Administrator. you will be responsible for the effective provisioning, installation, configuration, operation and maintenance of systems hardware, software and related infrastructure. This role ensures the smooth operation and security of the...

Software Developer – Mpumalanga Emalahleni

Are you a driven and skilled software developer seeking an opportunity to make a real impact? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you can apply your technical expertise to solve complex challenges? If so, our client, a leading technology...

Senior Project Manager

Take the Lead on a Landmark Renewable Energy Project! Is this you?You thrive under pressure, juggling complex projects with ease and driving them to success. With a proven track record in utility-scale solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and transmission...

.Net Developer

Looking for a exceptional .Net Developer to work on a .NET based desktop application. The candidate will involved in all aspects of development playing a critical role in design, planning, development, and deployment. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's...

Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Fourways

Take the Lead on a Landmark Renewable Energy Project! Is this you?You thrive under pressure, juggling complex projects with ease and driving them to success. With a proven track record in utility-scale solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and transmission...

.Net Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Looking for a exceptional .Net Developer to work on a .NET based desktop application. The candidate will involved in all aspects of development playing a critical role in design, planning, development, and deployment. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's...

SQL & C#.Net Developer (JHB Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Business Process Outsourcer based in Joburg seeks the coding talents of a SQL & C#.Net Developer who will directly support its call centre while creating and maintaining solutions leaning heavily on SQL Server to query or manipulate data for...

Senior Business Analyst

Looking for a Senior Business Analyst with a finance background and preferably has experience in retail or manufacturing. The candidate should have worked with SAP or Oracle ERP System (or JDE). Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree / BTechSQLData...

SQL & C#.Net Developer (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Randburg

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Business Process Outsourcer based in Joburg seeks the coding talents of a SQL & C#.Net Developer who will directly support its call centre while creating and maintaining solutions leaning heavily on SQL Server to query or manipulate data for...

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