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...

World leaders outline bold visions for the future

US President Donald Trump outlined his strategy to bolster the US economy and “unleash” investment in a wide-ranging speech via live video link to around 3 000 global leaders at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. The newly inaugurated president pledged...

Icasa approves transfer of Cell C licences

Cell C has obtained Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) approval to transfer control of the relevant telecommunications licences that it holds to Blue Label subsidiary The Prepaid Company. Although the licences will continue to be held by Cell...

Is this a powerless power minister?

The powers of the new Minister of Energy, as promulgated by President Cyril Ramaphosa, appear to be limited and his areas of responsibility overlap with those of other ministers, writes Jason van der Poel, partner at Webber Wentzel. On 26 May 2023, President Cyril...

Talent emigration now a top risk for SA businesses

By Kathy Gibson - A vast majority of South African business leaders (80%) regard emigration of top talent as a critical risk factor for their businesses. And there's reason for their concern: 55% of qualified young professionals are considering going abroad, according...

Some relief for African consumers expected in 2024

This year will be another tough one for African consumers, but conditions are expected to improve in 2024, according to a forecast by Oxford Economics. This is consistent with the company's view that inflation will ease further in the coming months and that monetary...

PMI ticks down again in May 2023

The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) edged down to 49.2 in May 2023 from 49.8 in April. The headline index has now signalled a deterioration in business conditions for four consecutive months. In addition to the downbeat assessment of the...

Weak consumer demand delays smartphone recovery

According to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, global shipments of smartphones will decline 3,2% in 2023, totaling 1,17-billion units for the year. This is a downward revision from the 1,1% decline...

Holy See the most literate country in cybersecurity

Nine of 10 countries demonstrating the best cybersecurity literacy skills are European, while Vatican City (or The Holy See) tops the global ranking, as the National Privacy Test results indicate. With 58 points, South Africa ranks 50th in the global scoreboard....

Human leadership vital for CFOs in an era of finance AI

The rapid progress of AI tools in the finance function in recent times has made it more important than ever for chief financial officers (CFOs) and finance leaders to demonstrate three core pillars of human leadership: adaptivity, empathy and authenticity, according...

Electronics manufacturers adopt Nvidia generative AI, Omniverse

Electronics manufacturers worldwide are advancing their industrial digitalisation efforts using a new, comprehensive reference workflow that combines Nvidia technologies for generative AI, 3D collaboration, simulation and autonomous machines. Supported by an expansive...

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Great expectations for new era of enterprise firewalls

The recent surge in network security preparedness has been driven by threats related to remote access employees - threats that penetrate and persist unnoticed - as well as rapid updates and integrated threat intelligence. This is according to Frost and Sullivan...

How safe is safe enough?

Senior engineer at F5 Networks, Martin Walshaw, provides tips for end users to avoid falling victim to phishing attacks. Did you know that 56% of all data breaches in 2016 began with a user clicking on a phishing email, giving hackers access to a corporate network?...

IFS to integrate BIM Kemi processes

Manufacturing company BIM Kemi has chosen IFS Applications 9 to integrate its operations and support continued growth in Europe and Africa. The solution will be implemented and supported by IFS partner Novacura, a member of the IFS Partner Network. BIM Kemi is a...

BT boosts cloud collaboration

BT has announced the launch of BT One Collaborate Spark, a new business collaboration service that allows teams to work together more intuitively and productively regardless of location and device used. The new service brings together the collaboration tools offered...

Collaboration: fostering innovation on the factory floor

Digital transformation is impacting everything around us, but can it really change the manufacturing industry? Can collaborative software really help innovate working practices? Collaborative software isn't new, but has migrated from desktop PCs buried in back room...

ADATA updates external hard drive range

ADATA Technology, a leading manufacturer of high performance DRAM modules, NAND Flash products, and mobile accessories today launched the HD710 Pro durable external hard drive alongside an addition to the best-selling HD650 range. The HD710 Pro improves on its HD710...

Sick leave abuse renders SA businesses unwell

Despite legislation that clearly defines the management of sick leave for full-time employees, the issue of effective sick leave management and tackling abuse remains a challenge for most companies. The situation becomes particularly troublesome at this time of the...

Tips for switching from employee to entrepreneur

You've been laid off, and after a period of discernment, you have decided to switch from employee to entrepreneur, but how can you make the switch successfully? ManpowerGroup South Africa's MD Lyndy van den Barselaar shares that successful entrepreneurship requires a...

Sangfor appoints Cloud 9 Holdings as SA distributor

Sangfor Technologies has partnered with Cloud 9 Holdings as its exclusive distributor in South Africa. Cloud 9 Holdings is a South African company that specialises in cloud computing, artificial intelligence and business intelligence, and was selected by Sangfor for...

Harel Mallac Bureautique rebrands to EO Solutions

Mauritian long-term Xerox partner Harel Mallac Bureautique has recently changed its name to EO Solutions Ltd. (EO) as part of its rebranding and repositioning. The company aims to be viewed as a "one-stop shop" provider for workplace systems and solutions to improve...

SENIOR MICROSOFT DEVELOPER – Gauteng Rivonia

Outputs Creatively solving problems in a robust and scalable manner, lead and assist junior developers.Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and efficient execution of projects.Staying abreast of the latest developments in low-code...

Business Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre

Job Purpose: To elicit business requirements from business community. Support analysis and design of business processes in accordance with business requirements to support business objectives.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Identify, investigate and analyse problems faced by...

Senior Python Engineer

This role can be fully remote. Our client makes online commerce and digital payment acceptance easier and more accessible across all Africa. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, we work with small and largemerchants to provide a complete toolkit to accept, manage and...

Low Code Developer (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:A global Logistics & Forwarding company seeks a highly meticulous Low Code Developer with exceptional UI/UX design skills and a strong understanding of Backend development to join its team. The role will entail a combination of SQL queries, Backend...

Business Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria

Job Purpose: To elicit business requirements from business community. Support analysis and design of business processes in accordance with business requirements to support business objectives.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Identify, investigate and analyse problems faced by...

Senior Python Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

This role can be fully remote. Our client makes online commerce and digital payment acceptance easier and more accessible across all Africa. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, we work with small and largemerchants to provide a complete toolkit to accept, manage and...

Low Code Developer (JHB) – Gauteng Kempton Park

ENVIRONMENT:A global Logistics & Forwarding company seeks a highly meticulous Low Code Developer with exceptional UI/UX design skills and a strong understanding of Backend development to join its team. The role will entail a combination of SQL queries, Backend...

Project Manager – Gauteng

Direct and manage project execution and development from beginning to end.Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications...

Technical Coordinator (Coffee Industry)

Our client is looking for a Technical Coordinator to join their team based in Modderfontein. The role is a senior administration role with solid experience in the coffee admin and planning industry. The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years or more experience in an...

Power BI Developer

Leading sports betting company requires the skills of an experienced Power BI Developer.Contract to perm role (based on performance)Hybrid working with offices based in JohannesburgMove of legacy reporting into modern reportingCurrent Power BI knowledgeWill be vetting...

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