SA holds its own as global AI adoption accelerates

Worldwide adoption of artificial intelligence continued to rise in the first quarter of 2026, according to Microsoft’s Global AI Diffusion Q1 2026 Trends and Insights report from its AI Economy Institute. During the quarter, AI usage increased by 1,5 percentage points...

Enterprise AI hits the wall

Enterprise AI is outgrowing the architecture and infrastructure beneath it as data privacy and sovereignty requirements tighten, according to new research from NTT Data. The latest research finds a widening split between enterprises that are redesigning AI for...

Information integrity passes geopolitics as the top risk

Information integrity risk, caused by the proliferation of AI‑enabled decision-making and uncertain AI transparency requirements, gained the top rank of emerging risks for the first quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk...

SA skills gap: Where talent supply and employer demand collide

South Africa faces a persistent disconnect between the talent available in the labour market and the qualifications that employers are seeking, according to the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report for April. Around half (54%) of job adverts posted in the last 12...

Telecom leaders redefine the industry with network APIs

Some of the world’s largest telecom operators, including América Móvil, AT&T, Bharti Airtel, Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Reliance Jio, Singtel, Telefonica, Telstra, T-Mobile, Verizon and Vodafone, together with Ericsson have announced a new venture to combine and...

Positive picture for business travel going forward

Forty percent of businesses plan to increase their travel in FY25 (July to June), while 42% of customers intend to increase their travel spend versus last year, according to a landmark State of the Market survey for Flight Centre Corporate. Utilising the innovative...

NFT sales slumped in December

The once-booming NFT market is down by nearly every trackable metric as nonfungible tokens continue struggling amid a crypto winter. The trading volume for NFTs across all sectors, from art to gaming, has plunged almost 90% year-over-year, pushing the global NFT sales...

Resilient SMEs will thrive in 2023

The past year has not held much for the SME sector to celebrate, but 2023 is expected to be a year of growth and recovery. By Garth Rossiter, chief risk officer of Lulalend 2022 saw the end of Covid-19-related restrictions but, at the same time, we also experienced...

2022 breaks records for crypto heists

Besides being one of the hardest years for the crypto market, 2022 was also a record year for crypto hacks. Last year alone, crypto thieves stole more than $3,5-billion worth of cryptos. According to data presented by CryptoPresales.com, more than $8,9-billion has...

Businesses plan to invest in tech, despite economic headwinds

Technology spending is expected to remain steady in the coming year, despite ongoing concerns about the global economy. By Kathryn Guarini, CIO of IBM That’s the theme that emerged from a recent survey that IBM commissioned from Morning Consult. The report dives into...

Top tech predictions for 2023

2022 has been a rollercoaster. I don’t think any of us could have predicted what was coming. The constant through it all has been the importance of technology to overcome our near-term obstacles and to realize our long-term opportunities. By Jeff Clarke, vice-chairman...

Deutsche Bank, Nvidia bank on AI

Deutsche Bank has announced a partnership with Nvidia to accelerate the use of AI and machine learning in the financial services sector. The announcement follows months of testing to explore use cases that could support the bank’s strategic ambitions to 2025 and...

Higher gas prices increase viability of methane capture projects

Current natural gas prices, including record high global prices, and renewed concerns for energy security are making projects that capture and commercialize vented, fugitive and flared methane increasingly economic, with the potential to lower emissions and unlock...

Bitcoin balances touch 5-year low

Bitcoin balances on exchanges dropped to a five-year low of 2,2-billion as traders attempted to limit their exposure to further losses, according to StockApps.com. Regulators have begun investigating the alleged misappropriation of customer funds by FTX and its...

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On point protection with a constant connection

US businessman Scott Cook is quoted as saying" "We're still in the first minutes of the first day of the Internet revolution." Cook has very deftly described the pace at which the internet, and everything associated with it, is growing, evolving, improving - and...

Executives at risk from new liability scenarios

New risks such as cyber incidents or data privacy, rising regulatory and shareholder activism and the influence of third party litigation funders are putting corporate leaders under more pressure than ever of falling foul of investigations, fines or prosecution over...

Beware of fly-by-night telephone service providers

Telecoms has grown rapidly over the past few years, but this growth has also attracted fly-by-night telephone service providers. Euphoria Telecom warns against operators that are exploiting unsuspecting customers. Consumers are also being bombarded with a myriad of...

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise debuts cloud platform

ALE, operating under the Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise brand, has announced availability of Alcatel-Lucent Rainbow, an innovative cloud-based relationship management platform that connects business users, business contacts and systems. With Rainbow, employees can be more...

New opportunities for retail, wholesale markets

The demand for online, multi-channel solutions by an increasingly mobile consumer base is a key trend that will drive the growth of self-service banking channels across Africa, says Standard Bank, Africa's leading bank by assets. "We expect growth to continue in the...

Retail satellite Jola from iWayAfrica serves Africa

Pan-African telecommunication provider, iWayAfrica, a wholly owned division of Gondwana International Networks, has launched Jola, a much needed Pan-African Ku-Band managed retail satellite service into Sub-Saharan Africa. Meaning 'one who brings happiness', Jola...

Commander HQ brings sporting goods online

Commander HQ is the latest ecommerce retail site focused on sporting gear and apparel to enter the daily deal industry. An important differentiator is that Commander HQ deals never expire. Monthly memberships offer up to 50% discount on all new ranges of international...

DevConf 2.0 doubles in size

The standing-room only success of South Africa's inaugural DevConf developer conference has prompted the expansion of DevConf in Johannesburg in 2017. As the only major independent developer conference in South Africa, DevConf 2016 seats sold out fast, with over 470...

Pirated software a huge risk for West African firms

West African business builders are beginning to embrace the benefits of legally licensed business management software, understanding how these solutions power their operations to greater efficiency. Though many understand how pirated software could hurt their bottom...

HP unveils industry-first mini workstation

HP Inc has unveiled the world's first mini workstation designed for users in CAD and other compute-intensive industries. The new HP Z2 Mini Workstation delivers breakthrough power and versatility and, at only 5,8cm high, is 90% smaller than a traditional...

Intermediate C# Developer – JHB – Gauteng Johannesburg

Hire Resolve is currently seeking an Intermediate C# Developer to join their client in Johannesburg. As an Intermediate C# Developer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining software applications using C# and related technologies. You will work on...

Intermediate Business Anayst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our clients seek a highly skilled and motivated Business Analyst with experience in Business Intelligence (BI) and reporting to join their dynamic team in Bryanston. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in bridging the gap between business needs and...

BI Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Gather, analyse, and interpret large datasets Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and visualizations using BI tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Qlik). Work closely with business units to understand their needs and requirements. Translate business requirements into...

Senior Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are looking to hire a Senior Developer who will be a seasoned member of the Front-End team. As a Senior Developer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable customer-facing applications. A solid techie with insight...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

Client Details: Our client is a leading IT services company with expertise in telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly...

IT Support Technician

IT Support Technician - Johannesburg South REQUIREMENTS:Microsoft A+ & N+ EssentialNational Senior Certificate (matric) or technical equivalentNetworking experience (LAN, WAN & Wireless)Server Backup Administration2 - 3 years' experience in a similar...

Senior BI Developer (JHB Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of Data-driven, Efficient & Cost-effective Tech Solutions in Joburg seeks the expertise of a Senior BI Developer whose core role will entail data modeling, dashboard creation, and using your analytical skills to provide valuable...

Full Stack Developer / Senior PHP Developer

As a Full Stack Developer at the company, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining the company's web applications. You will work closely with their cross-functional team to implement new features, improve performance, and ensure the highest...

Mid-level software developer

Kloof - Are you a passionate software developer with experience in developing web applications with the ability to work on both front and back-end technologies. Are ready to make an impact with your coding skills? This is an exciting opportunity that could be your...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...

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