They don’t know how, but execs believe AI will drive business growth

New research from the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that nearly eight in 10 (79%) surveyed executives expect AI will significantly contribute to their revenue by 2030 – up from 40% today. But few (24%) have a clear view of where that revenue will come from....

Cedarberg reveals tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start life

An international team of scientists from South Africa, Canada, France and the UK has uncovered fossil evidence of a tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start the recovery of Earth’s oceans after a global mass extinction. The team, led by Dr Claire Browning, an Honorary...

CEOs take the lead as AI investment gains pace

Corporate AI investment is growing significantly and it’s not about to slow down. Companies are planning to double their spending on the technology in 2026, accounting for about 1,7% of revenues - more than twice the increase for 2025. Meanwhile, CEOs are rolling up...

Geoeconomic risks rise in new age of competition

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026, published yesterday (14 January), finds geoeconomic confrontation emerges as the top risk for the year, followed by interstate conflict, extreme weather, societal polarisation and misinformation and disinformation....

Ericsson extends BSS modernisation deal with MTN

Ericsson and MTN have renewed their partnership for continued delivery to MTN of flagship products Ericsson Charging and Ericsson Mediation for the next five years. The partnership includes the modernisation of MTN's Business Support Systems (BSS) ecosystem enabling...

Steady growth forecast for supply chain managment

The global supply chain management market is anticipated to reach $48,6-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 11,2% in the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The growth of the market can be attributed to advancements in digital...

SA sees surge in contactless payments

South African consumers and businesses are increasingly using smart devices to make contactless tap-to-pay payments. According to FNB, its retail and commercial clients processed in excess of R4,2-billion in contactless payments via smart devices in 2021, compared to...

Russians turn to VPNs as restrictions mount

The demand for VPNs by Russian users continues to snowball due to new restrictions imposed by the government, according to AtlasVPN findings. The new wave of VPN installs originating from Russia began on 11 March 12022, when the Russian government's communication...

Why genomics and biodiversity are important for Africa

The African BioGenome Project (AfricaBP) has published a position paper in the journal Nature highlighting the goals, priorities, and roadmap of the impressive Africa-led effort to sequence the genomes of plants, animals, fungi, and protists that are endemic to the...

Record sales for campus switching market

The worldwide Campus Switch market revenue reached a record level in the fourth quarter and the full year 2021. According to a recent report by Dell'Oro Group, digital transformation initiatives, combined with government stimulus, propelled most of the growth in 2021....

Datatec expects higher earnings

Datatec has issued a trading update for the year ended 28 February 2022. According to the update, the group achieved a very strong operational performance during FY22 as it continued to benefit from technology demand for networking, security and cloud infrastructure...

Banks deliver strong financial performance

As the books closed for 2021, the operating environment that contextualised the period for South Africa's major banks was in some ways more familiar. While 2020 began with a brief period of normality, the Covid-19 pandemic dominated the entirety of 2021, according to...

Russia-Ukraine war changes organisational risk profile

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has altered the emerging risk landscape, and it requires enterprise risk management (ERM) leaders to reassess previously established organisational risk profiles in at least four key areas, according to Gartner. "Russia's invasion of...

Huawei settles labour dispute with employment equity plan

The Department of Employment and Labour and Huawei Technologies South Africa, have reached an out of court settlement, following the department's application to the Labour Court on 11 February 2022. The Department has accepted Huawei South Africa's employment equity...

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Robust ERP platforms key for Africa

As Africa’s mid-sized enterprises expand across the continent and other parts of the world, so should they look at putting in place enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms that will allow them to seamlessly manage multiple legislative environments, currencies and...

MTN extends duration of MTN Sky offers

MTN has slashed the tariffs and extended the promotional period of its popular MTN Sky promotional period due to popular demand.The MTN Sky prepaid bundles have been extended to run until 31 December 2015, while the MTN Sky promotion has been extended until the 3rd of...

Sage payroll empowers people

Sage Pastel Payroll & HR has launched the new Partner Payroll Advantage software solution to give growing businesses a more flexible and efficient way to process and manage their HR and payroll transactions. Sage Pastel Partner Payroll Advantage is ideal for SMEs...

Fortinet expands NGFW range

Fortinet has announced the launch of the FortiGate 400D and the FortiGate 900D next-generation firewalls (NGFWs). These new appliances further bolster Fortinet’s broad portfolio of integrated security solutions while delivering five times greater NGFW performance than...

Kaspersky Lab, Blizzard offer gamer special

This August, gamers can take advantage of a special offer from Kaspersky Lab and Blizzard Entertainment. Anyone who purchases Kaspersky Internet Security – multi-device 2015 or Kaspersky Total Security – multi-device in retail stores or online will get a special free...

Conference challenges Agile’s efficacy

Agile is not the easy way out according to Agile Africa 2015 keynote speaker, Dr Rebecca Parsons, ThoughtWorks’ CTO. In her address at the third annual Agile Africa conference, taking place on 24 to 26 August 2015, Dr Parsons will explore three perspectives on Agile...

SUSE Linux server for SAP supports IBM

SUSE has announced that SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications is now available to support IBM Power Systems running the SAP HANA platform. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, the first Linux to run on Power Systems and the first to support SAP HANA, will allow...

Leverage workforce visibility in business

Workforce visibility is corporate speak for direct employee engagement and alignment, and according to HR and human capital management (HCM), if implemented correctly, can be a positive force for growth within a business. James McKerrell, CEO of CRS Technologies, a...

Is big data suitable for small enterprises?

Starting and continuing to run a successful business has always been a difficult task for any entrepreneur. While you may have a great idea, your business might not get the kick start it deserves due to issues either in or out of your control. According to Yudhvir...

DCC stocks new HP M252 Series

Take control of your office printing with the HP Colour LaserJet Pro M252 series from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). Available in two models, the M252n and M252dw, this printer enables users to create professional quality colour documents with a host of...

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ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector is offering an exciting opportunity for a Software Developer. The ideal candidate should possess a BSc in Software Engineering or a relevant equivalent tertiary qualification, along with...

Project Manager – Software Development

Project Manager – Software DevelopmentOur client, in the ICT and digital technology industry is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join their team.Job type: Office based.Location: Port Elizabeth/GQ Responsibilities: Managing a development teamDaily meetings with...

Developer – TypeScript / React (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...

Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector is offering an exciting opportunity for a Software Developer. The ideal candidate should possess a BSc in Software Engineering or a relevant equivalent tertiary qualification, along with...

Project Manager – Software Development – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Project Manager – Software DevelopmentOur client, in the ICT and digital technology industry is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join their team.Job type: Office based.Location: Port Elizabeth/GQ Responsibilities: Managing a development teamDaily meetings with...

Senior Business Analyst – (Finance) at Ntice Search

Senior Business Analyst (Finance)Are you passionate about optimizing finance systems and processes? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where you can apply your expertise in financial transactions? Our client (retail) is seeking a skilled Business Analyst (Finance)...

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ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of Enterprise Software Solutions seeks the coding talents of a deadline-driven Intermediate C# / SQL Developer who enjoys solving complex problems. Your role will entail App design, critical software testing, troubleshooting operating...

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