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...

CEOs want to ramp up their AI spending as FOMO kicks on

AI is exceeding most CEOs’ expectations and their optimism is growing. Cisco’s latest study shows that 67% now worry they’re underinvesting in the technology — up from 57% last year — with nearly two thirds (64%) of those surveyed now seeing AI adoption as mandatory...

Women face higher levels of burnout as stress levels climb

South African employers are facing a growing workforce resilience challenge as new data reveals that women are increasingly bearing the burden of workplace stress, burnout and mental health crises. A comprehensive analysis by Lyra Southern Africa of 67 419 Employee...

SA companies are shunning public cloud for AI workloads

South African organisations are shifting AI workloads out of the public cloud faster than their counterparts anywhere else in the world, according to new global research commissioned by Cloudera. The Great AI Re-Architecture Survey, conducted by Wakefield Research...

AI plays a role in protecting biodiversity

AI and biodiversity both thrive on complexity. For AI, massive amounts of data fuel machine learning models, helping them to recognise patterns, make predictions and solve problems. In most cases, the richer and more diverse the data, the smarter and more adaptive AI...

Absa PMI paints positive picture

Following a strong close to Q3, the seasonally adjusted Absa PMI dipped slightly by 0.7 points to 52.6 in October, down from a revised 53.3 in September. Although the PMI fell, it remained above 50 for the second consecutive month, indicating continued expansion in...

Top workplace predictions for 2023

As workplace volatility continues in 2023, Gartner, Inc. has revealed its top nine workplace predictions that HR leaders must address this year and beyond to successfully navigate today's labour market and continue to drive business outcomes. "HR leaders have faced an...

Inflation forces migrants to reduce remittances

The WorldRemit Cost of Living index has found that 82% of remittance senders agree that the cost of living for the people who they send money to has risen since the start of the year. Highlighting the impact of inflation on people around the world, almost half (45%)...

Vegetarian dinosaurs differed in how they ate their food

Although most early dinosaurs were vegetarian, there were a surprising number of differences in the way that these animals tackled eating a plant-based diet, a new study reveals. Scientists used CT scans of dinosaur skulls to track the evolution of early dinosaur...

PMI rises for third month

The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose for a third month to reach 53.1 index points in December 2022, slightly up from 52.6 in November. While the headline number is positive, the underlying picture is more mixed. Most concerning was the...

Legal, financial, travel entities hit with new malware

Kaspersky experts have identified new functionalities within the Janicab malware, which is being used by a mercenary APT group DeathStalker to infiltrate specific organisations within a number of industries. The new variant has been spotted across European and Middle...

Global cyberattacks at an all-time high

New data from Check Point Research (CPR) shows that the global volume of cyberattacks reached an all-time high in Q4 with an average of 1 168 weekly attacks per organisation. The top three most attacked industries in 2022 were Education/Research, Government, and...

ADC enables remote peering via INX-ZA

Africa Data Centres is now offering remote peering through its partnership with INX-ZA. In essence, remote peering is peering at an Internet Exchange without the requirement of being physically present. Customers can use any network service provider's infrastructure...

ESG a strategic long-term priority despite Black Swan events

Despite recent Black Swan' events such as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the pandemic and trade disputes, GlobalData analysis finds that Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) remains a long-term strategic priority for tech service providers to enterprises....

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Cyber-security is an ongoing battle

The 'Nigerian Prince' or '419' email scams we've all seen take advantage of the age-old premise: people can be greedy and gullible. Or to put it more positively - people are intrinsically positive about the motives of others and are not on the lookout for scammers and...

Software AG debuts Apama Community Edition

Software AG has announced the availability of Apama Community Edition, a free version of the Apama Streaming Analytics platform, that enables developers to download the Apama software, build streaming analytics applications and put those applications into production....

Manufacturers seize opportunities for change

There are three strategic approaches that can help manufacturers capitalise on key changes transforming their industry, writes Antony Bourne, IFS industry director: global manufacturing. These strategies offer the potential of increasing revenues and profits, while...

Take action now to prevent water, energy shortages

South Africa's water and energy challenges are well known and range from ageing infrastructure, supply constraints and pollution to the impact of climate change on society and businesses, writes Karl Götte, head of Standard Bank Commercial Banking. The...

MiBlackBox, a witness on call

In distressing situations, it pays to have a witness, but that's far from a sure thing during emergencies or unforeseen events. MiBlackBox is a personal, affordable virtual witness service that allows users to better communicate with loved ones or emergency services...

Top tips for robust disaster recovery in the cloud

Keeping businesses running in the event of either natural or man-made disasters is essential, since any downtime quickly results in reduced productivity, brand damage and resulting revenue loss, writes Allen Mitchell, cloud consultant at Commvault Cloud Solutions...

Africa governments need greater data transparency

The African continent is set to undergo the most rapid Internet traffic (IP) growth worldwide between now and 2020.  In the same period, fixed broadband speeds in Africa will increase 2,4-fold, with an average mobile speed connection of 5Mbps. The transformation of...

Cyber-risk 101: What every business needs to know

Statistics show that there are over 1,5-million cyber-attacks every year, or 4 000 every day, although experts believe these figures are dramatically under-reported as most victims of cyber-attacks would prefer to keep the news under wraps. In our Internet-connected...

RS adds LoRaWAN development kits

RS Components has added a new range of LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) development kits from Semtech to its large portfolio of tools that support engineers designing Internet of Things (IoT) applications. LoRaWAN wireless networking delivers a longer range than...

MTN streamlines warehouse operations

MTN SA is streamlining and modernising its Midrand warehouse operations to improve efficiencies and customer service. This is part of a drive to focus on the core business while exploring adjacent growth opportunities. This business model change has resulted in...

Junior / Trainee Progress Developer

Super exciting role for a Junior / Trainee Progress OpenEdge Developer based in Johannesburg but work from home. (office available when need arises). Location: Johannesburg basedYou were born to develop and are dead keen to sink your teeth into really exciting and...

Data Analyst – Compliance

Role purpose:M-Pesa is a pioneering fintech business and global market leader in mobile money. Starting from 2007 as a convenient means by which the unbanked and underbanked could make digital payments, M-Pesa has now grown to offer over 60 million active customers...

Senior Python Developer

This position reports to the respective team's manager and can be fully remote. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be someone whose expertise directly translates into the development of robust software in the e-commerce domain. You will have the opportunity to...

Junior / Trainee Progress Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Super exciting role for a Junior / Trainee Progress OpenEdge Developer based in Johannesburg but work from home. (office available when need arises). Location: Johannesburg basedYou were born to develop and are dead keen to sink your teeth into really exciting and...

Data Analyst – Compliance – Gauteng Midrand

Role purpose:M-Pesa is a pioneering fintech business and global market leader in mobile money. Starting from 2007 as a convenient means by which the unbanked and underbanked could make digital payments, M-Pesa has now grown to offer over 60 million active customers...

Senior Python Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

This position reports to the respective team's manager and can be fully remote. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be someone whose expertise directly translates into the development of robust software in the e-commerce domain. You will have the opportunity to...

Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect with relevant degree and minimum 8 years' experience which should include software development, system integration, data design, data warehousing, networking, infrastructure and cloud, required to analyse, design and build solutions that enable...

Test Automation Engineer

Global concern is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to take ownership of test automation on a range of exciting products currently being developed in the physical access control space. You would get to work closely with highly skilled engineers in a very...

Business Analyst

Role:The role of the Business Analyst is to ensure the smooth and effective running the Leads Management system, related processes, and integration points with other systems and applications, thus ensuring that leads are made available to intermediaries enhancing the...

Solutions Architect – Western Cape Constantia

Solutions Architect with relevant degree and minimum 8 years' experience which should include software development, system integration, data design, data warehousing, networking, infrastructure and cloud, required to analyse, design and build solutions that enable...

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