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...

Consumer confidence recovers in time for Black Friday

NIQ South Africa has released its latest State of the Retail Nation analysis for the first nine months of 2024, showing healthy revenue prospects for the FMCG and Tech & Durables retail sectors. The report highlights a positive shift in consumer sentiment...

Voting for Channelwise Awards extended

Voting for the prestigious Channelwise Awards survey has been extended to midnight on 14 November 2024. The Channelwise Awards give South Africa’s IT reseller partners the opportunity voice their opinion and vote for the vendors and distributors they most enjoy...

The future of trade is ‘digital, green and inclusive’

A challenge for the 2023 trade outlook is not only slowing global growth but also the uncertainty surrounding those statistics. The war in Ukraine, concerns about Covid and fragile supply chains have caused many nations to rethink their approach to trade and question...

Worldwide semiconductor revenue grew 1,1% in 2022

Worldwide semiconductor revenue increased 1,1% in 2022 to total $601,7-billion, up from $595-billion in 2021, according to preliminary results by Gartner. The combined revenue of the top 25 semiconductor vendors increased 2,8% in 2022 and accounted for 77,5% of the...

Microsoft announces general availability of Azure OpenAI Service

Large language models are quickly becoming an essential platform for people to innovate, apply AI to solve big problems, and imagine what's possible. By Eric Boyd, corporate vice-president: AI platform at Microsoft Today, we are excited to announce the general...

IT services brands grow in value

Accenture, with a brand value up 10% to $39,9-billion, retains its position as the most valuable IT services brand in the world for the fifth consecutive year, according to a new report from leading brand valuation consultancy, Brand Finance. The brand continues to...

Sharp rise in cloud-based cyberattacks

Check Point Research (CPR) reports a 48% YoY increase in cloud-based cyberattacks for 2022, as organisations increasingly move operations to the cloud due to escalated digital transformations. The largest increases were seen in Asia (+60%), followed by Europe (+50%)...

Tourism moves towards pre-pandemic levels

After stronger than expected recovery in 2022, this year could see international tourism arrivals return to pre-pandemic levels in Europe and the Middle East. Tourists are nonetheless expected to increasingly seek value for money and travel closer to home in response...

CEOs believe economic growth will decline this year

Nearly three quarters (73%) of CEOs believe global economic growth will decline over the next 12 months, according to PwC's 26th Annual Global CEO Survey, which polled 4 410 CEOs in 105 countries and territories in October and November 2022. The bleak CEO outlook is...

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Lexmark debuts AccuRead Automate 2.0 for MFPs

Lexmark has enhanced its AccuRead Automate application for multi-functional printers (MFPs) with the new features. AccuRead Automate enables a Lexmark smart MFP to capture, automatically classify and route documents, while extracting key information for file naming...

NAS with personal cloud capability ideal for SMME s

Cloud storage is a technology that at the outset was typically viewed as something for the consumer market alone. However, in time more and more businesses began to realise the advantages of having centralised online storage solutions that could be accessed and shared...

Digital Gaming League to stream live in cinemas

In a move to introduce alternative content into its cinemas, Ster-Kinekor Theatres has partnered with Telkom to live-stream the semi-finals and grand final of the highest-ranking eSports tournament in Africa. The live Telkom-sponsored Digital Gaming League (DGL) Dota...

Sage debuts Sage 50 Accounting in East and West Africa

Sage has launched Sage 50 Accounting in East Africa and West Africa. Sage 50 Accounting is a holistic accounting and business management solution for SMEs. Sage 50 Accounting let users manage operations, draw reports, and identify trends and opportunities from one...

Securing Smart Cities grows three-fold in year one

Just a year has passed since Securing Smart Cities - a not-for-profit global initiative that aims to raise awareness and solve the existing and future cybersecurity problems of smart cities - was launched. Since that time the initiative's supporting community has...

MTN appoints new chief HR officer

Nhlanhla Qwabe has been appointed as the new chief HR officer for MTN SA, effective from 1 August 2016. He replaces Themba Nyathi. Qwabe joins MTN from Aspen Pharmacare, where he held the position of Group Human Resources Executive. Prior to Aspen, he served as Human...

Technology helps to deliver water, sanitation

Collaborative skills training and advanced technology help Diepsloot plumbers build and maintain communal toilet and washing facilities. The up-skilling of artisans and plumbers is high on the national agenda in South Africa. Townships, such as Diepsloot, with poor...

New solution to beat identity theft

Some experts call biometrics the answer to identity theft. Biometric verification is a process of identity authentication that is used to confirm identity through uniquely detectable biological traits and may be an effective tool in the war on crime. With the drastic...

Huawei joins Smart Africa

Huawei has joined the Smart Africa Alliance as Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) advisor and Platinum member at the Smart Africa Board Meeting. The partnership with the Smart Africa Alliance is one of Huawei's efforts to drive digital transformation in...

EMC reports improved earnings for Q2

EMC reported second-quarter 2016 financial results. Second-quarter consolidated revenue was $6 billion. GAAP earnings per weighted average diluted share was $0.29 in the second quarter, up 16% year over year. Non-GAAP¹ earnings per weighted average diluted share in...

Data Architect

We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, implementing, and maintaining data architecture solutions that support our business goals and ensure data integrity, security, and...

Java & Python Software Engineer (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A highly skilled & solutions-driven Software Engineer well-versed in building reliable, scalable enterprise software systems is sought by a prominent Telecommunications Solutions provider. You will join the core team building the underlying application...

Software Developer (C#.NET) (CH937) – Western Cape Kuils River

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a skilled Software Developer to join their diverse team of C# developers. We are looking for an individual that takes pride in what they do, is customer focused and takes ownership and...

Senior Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

The Senior Developer will be responsible for managing both front-end and back-end development processes implementing solutions from conception to final product according to business needs. The senior developer is required to implement and oversee the design, develop...

Data Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, implementing, and maintaining data architecture solutions that support our business goals and ensure data integrity, security, and...

IT Applications Analyst at Famous Brands

Responsible for SAGE ERP and all Bespoke systems. Lead the support and maintenance of business information systems. Work with FB Application and Infrastructure team and appointed partners to maximize efficiency and minimize risk to the business. Contribute toward...

Business Analyst (Collections) (CH1041)

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a Business Analyst to join their Deb Collections team.Are you a team player that enjoys working with developers, testers, and stakeholders from the business?Do you appreciate taking the initiative,...

Functional Analyst

We are looking for a vibrant, analytical and innovative individual to work as a Mid Functional Analyst in an agile, Telco environment. Responsibilities Create detailed requirement documentation, user stories, use cases and process flow diagrams. Facilitate workshops...

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