CFOs prioritise growth functions, technology and AI
CFOs and finance leaders are making decisive shifts in 2026 budget priorities, prioritising growth-driving functions, technology and artificial intelligence (AI), according to Gartner. “Sales and IT are expected to see the largest budget increases in 2026, with over...
Whales point to easing of the Bitcoin selloff
Powerful Bitcoin holders have released $4-billion back into the cryptocurrency in what is being read as a signal that sell-off is being aggressively absorbed. This is the bullish analysis of Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as new on-chain data show that wallets...
AI-driven cartels challenge traditional antitrust systems
Digital cartels and algorithmic coordination could threaten antitrust processes and automatically collaborate on pricing. This was one of the topics under discussion at the 10th Anniversary International Conference “Antitrust Policy: Science, Practice, Education...
Those harmless utilities could be adware in disguise
Check Point researchers identified a network of Android applications on Google Play masquerading as harmless utility and emoji-editing tools. But, behind their cheerful icons, these apps created a persistent background advertising engine - one that kept running even...
DeVere CEO welcomes ‘scrappier AI’
The AI sector is in a volatile stage as investors “abandon the idea that one unified mentality can carry every company involved in advanced computing". This is the analysis of Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as Nvidia shares fall 3% on reports that Meta will use...
IITPSA 2025 President’s Awards – all the winners
The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has announced the winners of the 2025 President’s Awards. The winner of the IT Personality of the Year award is Matt Putman, Co-Founder and CEO of iKhokha - one of the first fintech companies...
Africa faces critical funding gap for Malaria fight
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2025 ozone hole ranks as 5th-smallest since 1992
While continental in scale, the ozone hole over the Antarctic was small in 2025 compared to previous years and remains on track to recover later this century, NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported. The hole this year was the...
Trust key for digital asset adoption in Africa
Trust has emerged as the single most influential factor shaping adoption of digital assets across five key African markets: South Africa, Mauritius, Botswana, Kenya and Ghana. Absa's Digital Assets Perception Study, a landmark independent study by Krutham, provides a...
Execs skeptical of cybersecurity value
A massive 90% of non-executive directors (NEDs) lack a measure of confidence in cybersecurity value, according to a new survey from Gartner. Only 10% of NEDs express strong confidence in the value of cybersecurity investments or initiatives, stating they have the...
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Women in Franchising Africa announces its first annual networking breakfast
Franchising delivers high growth and attracts ample funding, but worldwide – and especially in Africa – women are under-represented in the sector. To combat this inequality, KFC Africa GM Akhona Qengqe founded the Women in Franchising Africa (WIFA) network, which will...
Vertiv debuts high-density heat rejection system
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Alice & Bob ‘squeeze’ cat qubits to improve error correction
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Junkichi Yoshida is new president and CEO of Epson
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NEC XON gets Palo Alto Networks Cortex XMDR Select Specialisation
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Red Hat debuts latest version of Red Hat OpenShift
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AI and AI-agents move the cybersecurity goalposts
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Discovering digital: The realistic value of DX
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Mastercard extends partnership with Youth Employment
Mastercard is extending its collaboration with the Youth Employment Service (YES), a private-sector led youth employment initiative, for the third consecutive year. YES plays a crucial role in equipping young people with essential skills for the workplace, quality...
VFS Global adds AI-powered chatbot
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ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a mission-driven conservation organisation focused on the management and rehabilitation of protected areas across Africa. They are currently seeking a Technology Enterprise Architect which will be a pivotal role focused on designing and...
Database Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
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