Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking

A new major global review shows that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are fueling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Annette Hübschle, a co-author of the study, says closing...

Nvidia’s quarter was bigger than TSMC’s entire year

Nvidia generated more revenue in a single quarter than the company that manufactures its chips generated in the whole of last year. This comparison puts the scale of the result into sharp focus, says deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of...

AI dominates the corporate risk landscape

AI-enabled discovery of cyber vulnerabilities emerged as the most critical emerging risk facing organisations worldwide in the second quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk Report series compiles insights and perspectives from...

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...

IBM and L’Oréal build AI model for sustainable cosmetics

IBM and L'Oréal are collaborating to leverage IBM's generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technology to uncover new insights in cosmetic formulation data, facilitating L'Oréal's use of sustainable raw materials, for energy and material waste reductions. The...

Are AI-powered cars the future?

As automotive technology rapidly advances, consumers are looking for vehicles that deliver AI-enhanced experiences through conversational voice assistants and sophisticated user interfaces. By Sunvir Gujral, director of product management for automotive at Qualcomm...

SAFPS platform aims to combat fraud

Traditionally, South Africa has been a popular country among fraudsters looking for every opportunity to try and find their next victim. Statistics from the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) point out that there was a 600% increase in incidents...

New watsonx platform to power next-generation foundation models

IBM, at its annual Think conference, has announced IBM watsonx, a new AI and data platform to be released that will enable enterprises to scale and accelerate the impact of the most advanced AI with trusted data. Enterprises turning to AI today need access to a full...

Tourism on track for a full recovery

International tourism is well on its way to returning to pre-pandemic levels, with twice as many people travelling during the first quarter of 2023 than in the same period of 2022. The second UNWTO World Tourism Barometer of the year shows that the sector's swift...

Businesses see banking strains, credit crunch as key risks

The latest survey from Oxford Economics on business risk perceptions suggests banking system strains and tightened credit supply now pose the greatest threats to the global economy. Respondents perceive a one-in-three chance of a full-blown financial crisis comparable...

Investors turn to SA amid mineral diversification efforts

As global players make strides towards transitioning to a cleaner energy future, demand for critical minerals - which are essential for the production of lithium-ion batteries and associated technologies behind solar and wind components and renewable power systems -...

Consumers are spending more on groceries and eating out

FNB's card data shows that individual customers are spending more of their income on groceries and entertainment, which includes out-of-home experiences such as eating out. Today, groceries account for 28% of customer spend, compared to 27% last year, and...

SA scientists to jet off to Dallas for Regeneron ISEF

A group of six young scientists from South Africa will travel to Dallas, Texas to showcase their scientific brilliance on the global stage at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). They all won the opportunity to represent the country...

Beware scammers feeding on Africa’s crypto craze

Cryptocurrency has become incredibly popular in Africa and, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), transactions hit $20-billion a month from as early as 2021. But its popularity as an alternative route to financial stability, investments, and payments has...

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Dubai launches government service price portal

Dubai Government's Department of Finance (DOF) has selected the Qlik Analytics Platform to deliver an intuitive visual data analytics experience to its constituents. By officially launching the Government Service Prices Portal, DOF has introduced the public -...

Vox brings fibre connectivity to Safari Investments portfolio

Frogfoot Networks, a wholly owned subsidiary of integrated ICT and connectivity provider, Vox, has been appointed as the exclusive partner for fibre network and connectivity infrastructure for the property portfolio of Safari Investments RSA. The company is listed as...

@home now offers furniture online

@home, the homeware store, now offers its full range of furniture for sale on its online store. The functionality at www.home.co.za also enables shoppers to use drop-down menus to customise their furniture purchases, with 10 different styles and 96 different...

Fujitsu debuts PrimeFlex for Storage Spaces Direct

Fujitsu has extended its growing PRIMEFLEX integrated systems portfolio with the introduction of PRIMEFLEX for Storage Spaces Direct, targeted at helping enterprise reduce complexity and risk in deploying high-performance, Microsoft-based hyper-converged...

PCI DSS accreditation means instant EFT is secure

iPay Secure Payment is a disruptive next-generation digital app that is contributing to the displacement of traditional financial services companies in the payments arena. It gives consumers an alternative way to make secure instant electronic payments, with none of...

Enterprise architecture: a new foundation for a digital era?

Organisations today must compete in an environment where traditional methods of conducting business are being replaced with new, innovative and disruptive models. Cloud, mobility and big data analytics are just some of the technologies that can help them do that. But...

Africa’s transformation will create a third centre of global power

What a difference a century makes. If we stepped back in time to a hundred years ago we'd find a primitive China; a Middle East that had yet to discover the riches of oil and most of Southeast Asia consisted of countries that were barely distinguishable from medieval...

Prevent upheaval from damaging employee engagement

Employee engagement is a buzzword. Everybody knows it. However, few people know that employee engagement means money. Research shows that companies in the US with engaged employees can outperform those without by up to 202% and have 6% higher net profit margins. And,...

IoT: data and devices for a brave new world

Since 2010, predictions for growth in the Internet of Things (IoT) have been staggering, and one thing has become clear: IoT is growing worldwide. However, the true value in IoT is not in the devices, says Sean Laval, technical head of IoT at Comsol Networks. "The...

The impact of technology trends on business

The year 2016 saw some interesting developments in the IT infrastructure space, including the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the launch of low range networks that enable more devices to be connected and communicate, writes Peter Stutz, portfolio manager:...

Calypso Senior Software Engineer – Remote Remote

Job Description:This candidate has an engineering background and 7 years of Calypso experience, including development experience as requested. Requirements:Through collaboration with business teams and end users you will review and understand the business needs and...

Senior Fullstack Developer

Details of Role: You will be required to develop software as required by business. Translate business feedback and requirements into working software solutions. Mentor more junior developers. Advise, manage and implement software, infrastructure and cloud security...

Senior Developer

The senior developer will also be involved in cross functional projects to develop integration and straightthrough processing solution from Wealth management systems into the investment administration andManco systems. The technology used is Angular, C#, .Net, .Net...

IT Engineer – Kathu, Northern Cape

Kathu, Northern Cape Main Requirements:The company is looking to hire professionals, that is passionate to resolve IT related problems, as well as creating an enhanced customer experience for the company's clients. The candidate must have project management skills as...

Senior Fullstack Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein

Details of Role: You will be required to develop software as required by business. Translate business feedback and requirements into working software solutions. Mentor more junior developers. Advise, manage and implement software, infrastructure and cloud security...

Senior Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Gardens

The senior developer will also be involved in cross functional projects to develop integration and straightthrough processing solution from Wealth management systems into the investment administration andManco systems. The technology used is Angular, C#, .Net, .Net...

IT Engineer – Kathu, Northern Cape – Northern Cape Kimberley

Kathu, Northern Cape Main Requirements:The company is looking to hire professionals, that is passionate to resolve IT related problems, as well as creating an enhanced customer experience for the company's clients. The candidate must have project management skills as...

Project Manager (2-Year Contract)

Explore the role:We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and manage the Project Function for our client, ensuring alignment with business objectives in the automotive sector. This 2-year contract role will report directly to the Plant Manager. The...

Junior Full Stack Developer

Our client who provides products and services throughout the direct marketing value chain is currently looking for a Junior Full Stack Developer to join the team on a 6-month contract.Minimum Requirements2 years minimum experience working in ReactJS or NextJS2 years...

Senior Python(Flask) Developer

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Python Developer with extensive experience in Flask to join their dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Python programming, web application development, and RESTful API design Key...

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