Stark reality of Africa’s path to the AI economy
As artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies compress decades of economic evolution into months, Africa faces a critical turning point, according to the Boston Consulting Group. Its latest report – Advancing Africa’s AI and Digital Economy - warns that the...
Divergent growth paths across META distribution
Context has released findings from its July META Monthly briefing - covering distribution trends across META - which show that while South African politics are under pressure ahead of November’s local elections, the UAE and Türkiye posted broad-based category gains....
Sizekhaya kicks off as lottery operator
The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has welcomed Sizekhaya as South Africa’s new South Africa's National Lottery and Sports Pools operator, effective today (1 June 2026). NLC board chairperson Professor Barney Pityana says the transition marks an important...
Nvidia and Microsoft reinvent Windows PCs for personal AI
Nvidia yesterday unveiled Nvidia RTX Spark, a new superchip that it says reinvents Windows PCs for the era of personal AI agents, offering a new class of computer that moves from tool to teammate. Designed for AI, creating and gaming, RTX Spark brings Nvidia...
Advanced AI models are reshaping cybersecurity
Anthropic recently announced a powerful new model named Mythos, trained to identify critical security flaws in software. The model proved capable enough that Anthropic opted against a general release, concluding that AI has reached a point where it can match all but...
PMI declined in April
The seasonally adjusted PMI declined by 1.8 points to 50.8 in May, from 52.6 in April. While the headline index remained above the neutral 50-point mark, the underlying survey results point to a deterioration in conditions from April to May. Manufacturers benefitted...
Study finds surveillance technologies can marginalise local communities
A new research paper co-authored by Grant Oosterwyk of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) School of Information Technology argues that surveillance technologies imported from the Global North into postcolonial cities can reshape public debate, governance and...
Competitive advantage comes from strategic AI deployment, not spending levels
Stronger corporate performance is more closely associated with intentional AI deployment across customer, product and decision-making use cases, rather than the amount of spending, according to Gartner. Simply spending more on AI does not, by itself, equate to better...
Call for financial architecture reform in Africa
The African Development Bank Group’s board of governors has endorsed president Dr Sidi Ould Tah’s mandate to implement the bank’s Four Cardinal Points strategic vision to accelerate the reform of African’s financial architecture. The governors called on Dr Ould Tah to...
TSMC uses Nvidia for design and manufacture
Top semiconductor manufacturer TSMC using Nvidia accelerated computing and AI to advance semiconductor design and manufacturing. As chips move to more advanced nodes, bringing them from design to high-volume production has become one of the world’s most complex...
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NTT Data partners with Fortanix to strengthen security
NTT Data and Fortanix have announced a global partnership to help enterprises safeguard sensitive data, counter emerging AI threats and prepare for looming post-quantum cryptography challenges. Through the agreement, NTT Data will launch a new...
Vodacom Limpopo fast-tracks digital inclusion
Vodacom Limpopo region has announced an investment of more than R500-million in network infrastructure for the current financial year (FY26). Building on last year’s R414-million commitment, this year’s capital expenditure brings the total investment in radio and...
Nokia extends RAN partnership with Vodafone, Vodacom
Nokia has maintained its role as Vodafone’s strategic partner in Europe and Africa as part of Vodafone’s five-year radio access network (RAN) investment programme. The deal follows Nokia’s recent RAN agreement with VodafoneThree, part of the largest privately funded...
All system go for the NAG BYOC LAN
The BYOC LAN at rAge 2025 is taking place from 5 to 7 December (with an early start on 4 December for Super Pass holders) at the all-new Fourways Mall Level 8 venue in Johannesburg. “By the time the rAge Expo weekend arrives, the mall will be buzzing with holiday...
EFT Corporation expands e-commerce offering
The Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) market is booming, and merchants offering this option to consumers see significant increases in sales volume and order value. The BNPL market has experienced robust growth in recent years, with some markets reporting a CAGR of 23,5%. Now,...
Experian unveils AI-powered credit solutions
Global data and technology company Experian has unveiled its latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and alternative data aimed at transforming credit risk assessment in South Africa. With a significant number of South African adults still outside the formal...
Salesforce elevates human potential with agentic AI
Salesforce has announced the general availability of Agentforce 360. The Agentic Enterprise represents a new model for work — where AI elevates people rather than replacing them. In an Agentic Enterprise, every team operates with 24/7 intelligence: sales leads are...
SAS Retrieval Agent Manager supercharges generative and agentic AI
More than 80% of enterprise data is in unstructured formats such as text and images, and this huge amount of data is growing 50% – 60% annually. Unlocking its value is one of the most significant challenges – and opportunities – for GenAI. Too often, however, current...
Qlik named an IDC MarketScape leader
Qlik has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Business Intelligence and Analytics Platforms 2025 Vendor Assessment. According to the IDC MarketScape, “Organisations constantly seek to be "data driven" or wish for "decision velocity" to better respond...
Don’t put kids at risk when posting photos
When it comes to responsible digital parenting, it is hard to draw the line that defines the breach of children’s rights, along with jeopardising their safety and the safe sharing of photo- and video materials to keep memories. However, there are some basic rules to...
Senior C# Developer
Are you an experienced .NET Developer looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a skilled software professional with a strong background in C#/.NET development, system design, and SQL optimization to join a dynamic team. If you have 6-9 years of software...
System Engineer – Specialist at Datonomy Solutions
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Senior Infrastructure Technician – Gauteng Gauteng
SENIOR INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNICIANLocation: Centurion, PretoriaNON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS: ROLE OVERVIEW: The Senior Infrastructure Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and optimisation of ISP and telecommunications infrastructure, including...
Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Sunninghill
Are you an experienced .NET Developer looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a skilled software professional with a strong background in C#/.NET development, system design, and SQL optimization to join a dynamic team. If you have 6-9 years of software...
System Engineer – Specialist at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
Systems Engineer SpecialistRole PurposeThe Systems Engineer Specialist will provide deep technical expertise across infrastructure, systems software, operating environments and enabling technologies. The role is responsible for installing, configuring, testing,...
Junior IT Technician (Durban) at Mancosa
IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available.Junior IT Technician (Durban)Duties &...
Senior Business Analyst
Some people analyse businesses. Others help transform them. If you're the person who can spot inefficiencies before they appear on a report, translate operational challenges into practical solutions and bridge the gap between systems and strategy, this opportunity is...
Senior Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions
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Junior IT Technician (Durban) at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available.Junior IT Technician (Durban)Duties &...
Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Some people analyse businesses. Others help transform them. If you're the person who can spot inefficiencies before they appear on a report, translate operational challenges into practical solutions and bridge the gap between systems and strategy, this opportunity is...
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