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...

Vodacom partners with Circular Energy to reduce e-waste

As technology proliferates today’s society, e-waste has become one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world – and South Africa is no exception. Looking to combat this burgeoning challenge, Vodacom SA has partnered with non-profit producer responsibility...

BETI is back on track

Ending the year positively, the BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI) for December 2022 improved despite the ongoing, dismal economic context. "After six consecutive months of declines, the BETI rose to an index level of 132.1 in December, almost on par...

CFOs need to rethink the finance function

Evaluating finance function strategy, scope and design is the top priority for chief financial officers (CFOs) in 2023, according to a survey by Gartner. A survey of 157 CFOs in November 2022 ranked the top 10 priorities for CFOs for this year, and 90% of respondents...

Execs battle to pick tech solutions

A massive 92% respondents in the GlobalDots 2022 State of Innovation Adoption survey admitted they encounter challenges when buying solutions related to cloud, web and security. Organisations of all varieties rely on technology more than ever before. The constant...

Global online sales top $1,14trn during 2022 holiday season

While November's online sales were lower than in 2021 and 2020, Cyber Week deals and Buy Online and Pick Up In Store (BOPIS) offerings helped retailers drive success in 2022. Across the 2022 holiday season, consumers spent a total of $1,14-trillion online globally....

Cybercriminals keep up the pressure on users

In 2022, Kaspersky's detection systems discovered on average 400 000 malicious files distributed every day, indicating a 5% growth compared to 2021. The number of certain types of threats also escalated: for example, Kaspersky experts discovered the 181% increase in...

Sharp rise in cyberattacks expected in 2023

In a constantly evolving threat landscape in which cloud adoption continues to grow and passwords are highly coveted by nefarious actors, attacks are expected to increase sharply in the coming year. However, this is being met with incredible advancement and innovation...

Women more likely to buy now, pay later

Women are almost twice as likely as men to owe money to buy now, pay later (BNPL) providers, which allow consumers to spread the cost of purchases over a number of months. This is one of the findings of the UK-based Household Debt Report by the personal finance...

Tech innovations can boost healthcare access

The shortage of healthcare workers could rise to 10-million by the end of the decade, affecting access to care, inequities and treatment of mental health. A new report published by the World Economic Forum, Global Health and Healthcare Strategic Outlook, offers...

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Risk, business continuity management can add value

Too many companies see risk management and business continuity management as compliance issues, something they need to do to keep both shareholders and regulators happy. A much better approach, says ContinuitySA Advisory Manager, Junita van der Colff, is to view risk...

Power outages shake SMEs’ confidence and stability

This year looks set to be another one where South Africans are made to come to terms with load shedding, writes Brandon Bekker, MD of Mimecast South Africa. Amazingly, the looming power cuts have replaced crime to become the number one threat SME businesses fear -...

CSR critical for a positive company culture

In the constantly evolving business environment, corporate social responsibility (CSR) has fast become integral piece of the puzzle for running a successful business or brand. In a world where people want to make a difference more than ever and want their employers,...

Reach new heights with the cloud

Organisations from the public sector to the private sector are undergoing a fundamental shift with the advent of cloud computing.  The shift is disrupting the traditional way of working and the old way of thinking, writes Dr Werner Vogels, chief technology officer of...

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...

Senior .Net Core Developer LW

Technical Skills: NET CoreExtensive experience with .NET Core and related technologies.Web APIProven expertise in designing and developing Web APIs.Clean Architecture and DDDStrong understanding and practical experience with Clean Architecture principles and...

Senior Java Developer (12-month Renewable Contract)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading global Digital Solutions Tech company in Johannesburg is seeking a highly focused Senior Java Developer with experience in the financial and banking domains. The ideal candidate will have expertise in development and maintenance & support...

Full Stack Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

The role develops and maintains web services and interfaces that contribute to front-end and back-end development processes. To build new product features or APIs, perform tests, troubleshoot software, and fix bugs. Handles entire software applications from the system...

Senior .Net Core Developer LW – Gauteng Pretoria

Technical Skills: NET CoreExtensive experience with .NET Core and related technologies.Web APIProven expertise in designing and developing Web APIs.Clean Architecture and DDDStrong understanding and practical experience with Clean Architecture principles and...

Enterprise Architect

Title: Snr Enterprise Architect Contract: ASAP - Dec. 2024 Environment: Hybrid / Remote Industry: Financial ServicesKey Focus: Defines and monitors adherence to architectural standards for the development, deployment and management of application, information,...

Software Developer (Remote) at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd

This is a remote position.MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: You will form part of the Integration team and will regularly engage with your teammates and our clients to design, develop, test, implement and support the solutions that we have in place, and the solutions that we...

Enterprise Architect – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Title: Snr Enterprise Architect Contract: ASAP - Dec. 2024 Environment: Hybrid / Remote Industry: Financial ServicesKey Focus: Defines and monitors adherence to architectural standards for the development, deployment and management of application, information,...

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