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...

SA’s key industries come under fire from DDoS attacks

South Africa has become one of the most targeted countries globally for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against certain key industries, including financial and computer services. New data from NetScout’s Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of...

Corruption is African youth’s biggest bugbear

Africa’s youth have bounced back from the ravages of Covid-19, but they aren’t happy with the direction their governments are taking. They are unafraid to speak out and they are unequivocal about what the greatest threat to their futures is - corruption. Corruption is...

First snapshot of polar heat emissions

NASA’s newest climate mission has started collecting data on the amount of heat in the form of far-infrared radiation that the Arctic and Antarctic environments emit to space. The measurements by the Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-Infrared Experiment (Prefire) are...

How to avoid December business burglaries

As you prepare to go on holiday, criminals prepare to get to work. That's the word from ATG Digital's Ariel Flax, sharing findings from a Distribution Centre Risk Report produced by a prominent logistics company. The report reviews crime risk trends related to...

Advanced 5G.MIL capabilities hosted on flight ready hardware

Lockheed Martin, in collaboration with Intel, has accomplished what it believes to be an industry first by successfully integrating a 5G Core and Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) into Lockheed Martin's 5G.MIL Hybrid Base Station (HBS), providing decisive information...

Hardcopy peripherals see modest shipment increase

Worldwide shipments of hardcopy peripherals grew 1,2% year over year to 21,2-million units in the third quarter of 2022 (3Q22). Shipment value increased 7,5% year over year during the quarter to $9.8 billion, according to the latest results from the International Data...

US recession looking certain

Some 51% of business executives say the US economy is either already in recession or will be by the new year, according to the fourth-quarter AICPA & CIMA Economic Outlook Survey. The survey polled chief executive officers, chief financial officers, controllers...

PMI sees November rise

The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose firmly back into expansionary terrain in November. The index rose to 52.6 points, up from 50 in October and an average level of 49.6 recorded in the third quarter. On its own, this suggests that the...

Tobacco taxes could reduce cigarette use

In the context of declining tobacco use at the global level, sub-Saharan Africa is positioned to experience a tobacco epidemic. This is as a result of fast economic and population growth, coupled with intensive marketing efforts by the tobacco industry. Increasing the...

Poorest populations still shut off from online opportunities

The cost of Internet services has inched downward across the globe in 2022, according to Facts and Figures, the annual worldwide overview on the state of digital connectivity from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The Internet has become more affordable...

Strong growth expected for AR, VR

Worldwide spending on augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) is forecast to reach $13,8-billion this year and grow to $50,9-billion in 2026, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Augmented and Virtual Reality Spending Guide. The...

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MTN Business hosts Digital Entrepreneur Masterclass

MTN Business is enhancing its support for South Africa's Entrepreneurs, with the launch of its first annual The Digital Entrepreneur Masterclass. The first, The Digital Entrepreneur Masterclass, to be staged in Johannesburg on 27 October, will give entrepreneurs...

Huawei wins Green Initiative Award

Huawei, a leading global ICT solutions provider, and IHS Towers (IHS), the largest mobile telecommunications infrastructure provider in Africa, Europe and the Middle East, were awarded TowerXchange’s 2016 Green Initiative Award at the Middle East & Africa (MEA)...

Artificial intelligence to solve food waste at home

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Canal Walk Gaming Expo coming soon

The buzz for the second Canal Walk Gaming Expo powered by BT Games and Good Hope FM, is gathering momentum as gamers, their supporters, Cosplay artists, children (of all ages), parents, fans, shoppers and even spectators eagerly anticipate the launch of the Expo...

Financial sphere spices it up with gamified learning

From blockchains to mobile wallets and robo advisers, the financial realm is a veritable hotbed of technology innovation and development. Unlike many other large and established sectors (legal, medical, insurance), the financial sphere has proved to be willing to...

No way to beat the breathalyser …

When it comes to breathalysers, there are many misconceptions that exist (and persist) about what these tests can and can't do that have led to the belief that it is possible to beat the breathalyser, writes Rhys Evans, MD of ALCO-Safe. This is something often...

40% of businesses are being held hostage

Ransomware attacks are on the rise, costing organizations billions of dollars in paid ransoms and cleanup costs, while crippling employee productivity and customer service during the down times. The FBI reports that ransomware attacks cost victims $209-million in the...

Energy Utility Corporation selects IFS Applications

The Energy Utility Corporation Limited (EUCL), a subsidiary company of the Rwanda Energy Group (REG) Limited, has chosen to implement IFS Applications 9 for enhanced corporate governance and improved operational performance. The agreement includes licenses and...

Wesizwe Platinum uses SAP budgeting solution

Wesizwe Platinum, a local platinum mining corporation in South Africa with a strong corporate philosophy and sustainable mining practices. The focus of the business is the development of their flagship project - the Bakubung Platinum Mine - in the North West Province....

The Foschini Group chooses CA API for digitalisation

CA Southern Africa has announced that TFG has implemented the CA API (Application Program Interface) Management solution to drive the digitalisation of its business and supply chain. TFG is a leading fashion and lifestyle retailer that operates in 31 countries and has...

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Title: Senior Software Tester Industry: Financial Services Location: Cape Town (Hybrid) Type: 12-month contractOverview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Tester with a strong background in integrating legacy systems onto new platforms....

Senior Project Manager (FTC 12 months)

To accelerate the implementation of regional industrial zones and corridors through partnerships.The Senior Project Manager will manage the implementation process and provide support to the uThukela Special Economic Zone (SEZ), related Industrial Parks (IPs) and...

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ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge provider of End-to-End Technology & Services seeks the coding expertise of a Senior Java Developer to join its team. As an Intermediate Java Developer, you will be involved in designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers multiple industry service solutions helping their clients achieve above industry excellence. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their...

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iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities. We are seeking a Security Analyst to join our team. As a Security Analyst, you will play a critical role in protecting an organization's sensitive information, infrastructure, and reputation from...

Senior Project Manager (FTC 12 months) – Gauteng Sandton

To accelerate the implementation of regional industrial zones and corridors through partnerships.The Senior Project Manager will manage the implementation process and provide support to the uThukela Special Economic Zone (SEZ), related Industrial Parks (IPs) and...

Intermediate Java Developer (CPT/JHB/PTA) – Western Cape Cape Town

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