The growing importance of AI sovereignty

A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organisations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change - reinforcing the growing importance of AI...

The glue that holds the Sagrada Familia towers together

The construction of the Sagrada Familia’s central towers marks the most complex structural challenge in the basilica’s history. It is also a novel and unexpected use of superglue. An advanced Loctite solution from Henkel has been instrumental in raising the dramatic...

Why don’t cancer medicines work the same for everyone?

By Susanna Ray - Cancer treatment has become more precise over time, as doctors first classified the disease by where it began in the body and, more recently, by the mutations found inside cancer cells to help find the right drugs to treat it. But why can two people...

Location data sharing raises privacy risks

Your mobile browsers could be sharing your location data. To understand the extent of location tracking in mobile browsers, cybersecurity firm Surfshark has analysed 15 popular applications and discovered that more than half of them gather location data. Four of them...

AI is going to force operational capability overhauls

Eighty percent of CEOs expect AI to force a high to medium degree of change to their operational capabilities, shifting the focus from digital business to autonomous business, according to a survey from Gartner. “Autonomous business is a strategy where self-learning...

SA businesses turn to quantum computing to navigate uncertainty

As economic volatility, climate risk, and geopolitical shifts continue to reshape the global business environment, South African organisations are under pressure to make critical decisions amid persistent uncertainty. New analysis from PwC highlights how quantum...

AMD and Nutanix partner on open and scalable enterprise AI

AMD and Nutanix have announced a multi-year strategic partnership to jointly develop an open, full-stack AI infrastructure platform designed to power agentic AI applications everywhere. The partnership aligns silicon innovation, open runtime software and enterprise...

$1,5m available for Africa’s Business Heroes

Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH), the flagship philanthropic initiative of Alibaba Philanthropy and the Jack Ma Foundation, has opened applications for its 8th edition, calling on African entrepreneurs who are building businesses defining the continent’s future....

$82bn pledged to bridge the digital divide

ITU has announced new industry pledges to its Partner2Connect Digital Coalition, bringing total commitments to over $82-billion to expand global Internet connectivity and bridge the digital divide.​ Launched in 2021, Partner2Connect serves as a mobilisation platform...

Cell C Business rolls out SME connectivity strategy

Cell C has announced a new strategy to support South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The strengthened SME connectivity strategy follows extensive research into South Africa’s small and medium enterprise landscape. The study, conducted with research house...

More needs to be done on air pollution reporting

A deep-dive study on the pollution disclosure practices of publicly listed companies around the world finds that, while most acknowledge air pollution through their reporting, measurable emissions data and information on individual pollutants are uneven or lacking....

OpenAI adds AI guardrails to Pentagon contract

OpenAI has changed it terms and conditions for the Pentagon contract it won over rival Anthropic over the weekend. The artificial intelligence (AI) developer was awarded the contract when US president Donald Trum ordered that Anthropic’s solutions not be used in...

Digital, AI, crypto-led payments set to transform SA shopping

South African consumers are increasingly embracing innovative payment technologies such as digital wallets, artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency, according to new survey data from Visa. “While traditional payment methods continue to play an important role –...

Cassava Technologies launches Nvidia-powered autonomous network

Cassava Technologies has launched its Cassava Autonomous Network, an agentic solution designed to significantly improve network performance across Africa. The solution is the first African-ready, autonomous network designed to self-optimise mobile Radio Access...

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How to harness cloud, data and AI – the new engines of progress

When it comes to investments in artificial intelligence (AI), the numbers are staggering. By Christian Klein, CEO of SAP SE “Stargate”, a US initiative to build the largest AI data centers the world has ever seen, aims to invest $500-billion over the next four years....

AI powers a new healthcare vision for SA

South African healthcare leaders are outpacing their global counterparts when it comes to adopting artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in clinical decision-making and exploring the potential of generative AI. By Dean Wolson, GM: Infrastructure Solutions Group...

AI and ally in the evolving landscape of work and learning

Will artificial intelligence (AI) take our jobs in the future? No, but people who know how to use AI effectively just might, the World Economic Forum predicts. By Mosidi Modise, director on the Good Work Foundation’s South African and UK boards And that’s why our...

Agentic AI the next wave of transformative banking

For decades, banks have relied on rule-based automation and conventional AI to streamline processes and reduce costs. These systems, while effective for repetitive tasks, are limited by their rigidity. Agentic AI promises a future of truly intelligent, adaptive, and...

Top quantum computing risks

Kaspersky is addressing one of the most debatable technological challenges of the coming decade: the rise of quantum computing and its potential impact on digital security. In this context, experts have identified the main quantum threats that demand immediate action...

Digital intelligence a catalyst for African growth

Africa’s transformation story is often centred around infrastructure. Cables, towers, devices, datacentres. However, transformation doesn’t start with hardware; it starts with people, with connections and insights on platforms designed to help companies understand...

How to make your business more (fun)dable

In today’s retail landscape, the most fundable businesses are the ones with diversified revenue streams, clear operational visibility, and a proven appetite for growth. By Brent Downard, head of credit at Merchant Capital Running a successful retail business in a...

Key benefits of AI for women in business

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed various aspects of our lives, from simplifying daily tasks to driving innovations in various sectors. For women running businesses, AI offers an array of tools and opportunities that can level the playing...

The irreplaceable role of human strategy in legal practice

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are rapidly transforming legal workflows – from accelerating research to streamlining contract analysis and enhancing e-discovery. But, while these tools offer speed and pattern recognition, legal professionals caution that they...

Why SA tech companies should pay attention to an AI lawsuit

A recent landmark ruling by a California court has delivered legal clarity on a defining question in the era of generative AI: can large language models (LLMs) be trained on copyrighted works without the rights holder’s consent? By Kate Beretta, partner, and Ashleigh...

Junior Software Developer

Our client, a leading BPO company based in Durban, is looking to fill the position of Junior Software Developer (.Net / Java). Purpose of the Role:My client is looking for a Junior Software Developer with strong Java (Spring Boot) skills and some exposure to .NET to...

Junior Software Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Beach Front

Our client, a leading BPO company based in Durban, is looking to fill the position of Junior Software Developer (.Net / Java). Purpose of the Role:My client is looking for a Junior Software Developer with strong Java (Spring Boot) skills and some exposure to .NET to...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 2818

Job DescriptionConduct requirement analysis and oversee development and maintenance of platform/application.Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and compliance with best practices.Execute testing and address defect resolution...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 2818 – Gauteng Pretoria

Job DescriptionConduct requirement analysis and oversee development and maintenance of platform/application.Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and compliance with best practices.Execute testing and address defect resolution...

ServiceNow Developer (Expert) 0964 NM

ServiceNow-based custom application development.Review and streamline existing code, including API's / interfaces.Transfer custom code into the ServiceNow standard framework.Development and conception of new features.Supporting of our ServiceNow customers regarding...

SENIOR DATABSE AND APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER

The successful candidate will hold a relevant Degree/National Diploma in Information Technology/Computer Science/ Information Systems or equivalent coupled with at least 3-4 years' experience in an ICT applications development, implementation, support and maintenance...

Senior Database and Applications Developer

Well established business is seeking to appoint a Senior Database and Applications Developer.Requirements:The successful candidate will hold:A relevant Degree/National Diploma in Information Technology/Computer Science/ Information Systems or equivalent coupled with...

Full Stack Developer (Entry) 1054

Ability to develop within a specific sought-after programming languageStrong working knowledge with software development tools, techniques and approaches used to build application solutionsWorking knowledge with software development tools, techniques and approaches...

ServiceNow Developer (Expert) 0964 NM – Gauteng Pretoria

ServiceNow-based custom application development.Review and streamline existing code, including API's / interfaces.Transfer custom code into the ServiceNow standard framework.Development and conception of new features.Supporting of our ServiceNow customers regarding...

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