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...

Integration key as IT leaders turn to AI agents

As IT resource demands spike, new research from Mulesoft finds that 93% of enterprise IT leaders have implemented or plan to implement AI agents in the next two years. However, integration challenges hinder companies from fully realising the technology’s potential to...

Marked upswing for take-home pay in 2024

BankservAfrica’s Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which tracks the average nominal take-home pay of an estimated 4-million salary earners in South Africa, closed December 2024 on a high note, showing a continuation of the growth observed throughout the year. “The average...

Business leaders want human involvement in AI

A majority of business leaders believe humans should be involved in artificial intelligence (AI) decision-making, citing ethical and data concerns. This is among results from a Workday study examining the state of AI in the enterprise, including the current perception...

AMD debuts largest adaptive SoC

AMD has announced the AMD Versal Premium VP1902 adaptive system-on-chip (SoC), which it believes to be the world's largest adaptive SoC. The VP1902 adaptive SoC is an emulation-class, chiplet-based device designed to streamline the verification of increasingly complex...

Steady growth for private LTE, 5G

Worldwide revenues for private LTE/5G infrastructure will reach $5.2 billion in 2027, according to a new forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC). This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21% over the 2023-2027 forecast period. Worldwide...

Kholiwe Makhohliso to lead SAP in southern Africa

SAP has announced the appointment of Kholiwe Makhohliso, as its new MD for southern Africa. Sergio Maccotta, senior vice-president for Middle East South and Africa at SAP, says Makhohliso joins the company at a pivotal time. "Organisations throughout Southern Africa...

NCR completes acquisition of Altron business unit

NCR has completed the acquisition of the banking technology services business unit of Altron Managed Solutions in South Africa. The transaction enhances NCR services capabilities, and further expands the reach of NCR ATM as-a-service banking technology, in South...

How does Africa stack up when it comes to business travel?

In the dynamic world of business travel, South Africa is wrestling with economic pressures, rising inflation, an evolving aviation industry, and emerging trends that are drastically reshaping the landscape. Bonnie Smith, GM of FCM, shares some insights on how South...

Introducing the sustainable CTO

By Greg Lavender - Humanity is at a critical point in history. We face the convergence of two major forces: sustainability and digitalisation. As we approach 2030 - the target date set by both the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the US...

Ransomware the most widespread malware as a service

The Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence team has presented a new study that reveals ransomware as the most widespread malware as a service (MaaS) over the past seven years. The study is based on research conducted on 97 malware families that have been distributed...

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Import industry demands visibility

Importers need to view their supply chain processes as real assets rather than just a means to an end -- now more so than ever, says Investec Import Solutions. With a slowing economy and weakening currency, businesses that import require greater visibility if they are...

Truecaller expands into Africa

Truecaller will be making Africa a key priority region and increasing its presence on the continent. The company will be setting up headquarters in the region and hiring key personnel for its operations. At the beginning of November, Truecaller executives will visit...

Dax Data partners with eSyncTraining

South African software distributor Dax Data has partnered with US-based software vendor eSyncTraining to enhance its Adobe Connect offering, establishing a more holistic e-learning and web conferencing solution. eSyncTraining chief architect and president Mike Kollen...

Dimension Data gets SAP’s Global AMS certification

Dimension Data is one of a select group of companies worldwide to be awarded their certification as a provider of Application Management and Support (AMS) services to businesses on a global scale. Dimension Data is already a Global Premium supplier of SAP's Hana...

Cell C partners with ClickaBet

Online sports betting company ClickaBet and mobile operator Cell C have partnered to offer consumers a convenient sports betting service. Cell C customers can now place bets on some of their favourite sports, by simply dialling *147# via their mobile devices. Similar...

Securing the cloud in a complex threat environment

Although cloud computing can be counted as one of the biggest trends of the moment, it is presenting data and security challenges, particularly in the complex threat landscape we live in today. Cloud brings a new consumption and delivery model that enables businesses...

Protect your home from digital attacks

Modern connected homes come with risks -- unprotected home WiFi can be hacked into, with some dangerous consequences. It becomes especially dangerous if the home is equipped with many connected IoT (Internet of Things) devices. Hacking into one would allow criminals...

Improving BI in insurance

Despite advances in business intelligence (BI), insurers are finding it difficult to reconcile numerous data repositories and gain a unified view of the customer. Kelly Preston, data analytics manager at SilverBridge, discusses how the BI approach can be improved on...

IFS delivers financial compliance to Saab

Swedish defence and security company Saab has chosen to deploy IFS Global Extension while investing in additional user licenses in South Africa. Saab has chosen to implement the IFS Global Extension solution to streamline the process of complying with local laws and...

SA’s homegrown heroes have an app for that …

Talk of homegrown heroes in South Africa is usually focused on the sports field. However, with mobile innovation a significant contributor to economic growth, perhaps South Africa's heroes are equally likely to have a mouse in their hand? "The recent quarterly...

Learner: Business Intelligence (BI) Developer

Explore the role:Our client in the insurance sector is looking for a motivated individual for a Learnership as a Business Intelligence Developer. In this role, you will collaborate with the IT team and business partners to design and create high-quality data pipelines...

Senior Full Stack Developer

Role Overview:Design and develop feature-rich SaaS web solutions for VSC's core products, encompassing the full stack from Angular-based front-end development to API integrations. We have an exciting opportunity within a industry leader in their field of expertise:...

Software Engineer (Typescript, React, Node.js)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a comprehensive digital agency located in Reading, UK, and Stellenbosch, South Africa, is in search of a skilled Software Engineer to become a valuable member of their team. As a problem solver, you will collaborate with both customers and...

Development Team Lead – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Are you a Senior/ Lead Developer ready to take on exciting challenges? Our clients, pioneers in the financial industry, are looking for a Development Team lead! Enjoy a permanent hybrid role based in Menlyn, where innovation meets opportunity. Required Qualifications...

Learner: Business Intelligence (BI) Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Explore the role:Our client in the insurance sector is looking for a motivated individual for a Learnership as a Business Intelligence Developer. In this role, you will collaborate with the IT team and business partners to design and create high-quality data pipelines...

Senior Full Stack Developer – Eastern Cape Sidwell

Role Overview:Design and develop feature-rich SaaS web solutions for VSC's core products, encompassing the full stack from Angular-based front-end development to API integrations. We have an exciting opportunity within a industry leader in their field of expertise:...

Frontend Software Engineer (TypeScript, Angular, CSS) (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a critical role in designing and implementing responsive, user-friendly interfaces for AI-driven applications as the next Frontend Engineer sought by an Enterprise Generative AI Insights Engine. Leveraging your expertise in TypeScript, Angular, and...

Senior Linux Engineer

REQUIRED TO HAVE: Grade 12 with Maths and ScienceTertiary qualification in IT technical fieldCandidate should have a minimum of 10+ years of experience in ICT, with at least 7 years in Unix/Linux System administrationExperience in administering enterprise-scale...

Senior Mobile Developer

We are seeking a seasoned Intermediate Back-End Developer for our client in PE, EC.This is an exciting opportunity to work with an industry leader in their field of expertise - Should you be interested and meet the below requirements, please send your updated CV and...

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