Agentic AI holds key to LLM profitability
Agentic AI, not consumer chatbots, will determine whether trillion-dollar investments in large language models (LLMs) ever translate into sustainable profits, according to GlobalData. As enterprise deployments trigger a surge in application programming interface (API)...
Acer expands local manufacturing, adds gaming monitors
Acer Africa has expanded its local manufacturing strategy, adding high-performance Acer Nitro VG0-Series gaming monitors designed for gamers, creators and power users. Select Nitro VG0-Series monitors are now assembled at a South African facility, following the same...
Kaspersky found half a million malicious files every day in 2025
Kaspersky’s detection systems discovered an average of 500 000 malicious files per day in 2025, marking a 7% increase compared to the previous year. Certain types of threats saw growth globally – there was a 59% surge in password stealer detections, a 51% growth in...
Online deals define Black Friday, Cyber Monday 2025
South Africans headed online to take advantage of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials. PayInc’s tracking1 reported increased activity across both days. “The healthy sales successfully handled by our card rails, underscores the continued appeal of online...
Vodacom aims to increase Safaricom shareholding
Vodacom Group has entered into an agreement to increase its ownership in Safaricom by buying an additional 15% of the East African operator from the Kenyan government in a transaction valued at R36-billion ($2,1-billion). Should the transaction receive requisite...
Pinnacle is 2025’s Channelwise Distributor of the Year
In a close-run race, Pinnacle has crossed the finish line first to win the coveted Channelwise Distributor of the Year 2025 award. Hot on its heels was second-placed Mustek, followed by close contenders Axiz, Rectron and Syntech Distribution. Rounding out the top 10...
Green economy presents a multi-trillion dollar growth opportunity
Businesses across industries are already benefiting from the strong growth of the green economy, the second-fastest growing sector over the past decade. A new report, Already a Multi-Trillion-Dollar Market: A CEO Guide to Growth in the Green Economy, finds that the...
Job losses to AI not yet mainstream
While there is widespread speculation that artificial intelligence (AI) will drastically reduce customer service headcount, currently only 20% of leaders have reduced agent staffing due to AI, according to a survey by Gartner. A Gartner survey of 321 customer service...
Africa is a hotspot for AI-driven fraud
Africa’s rapid digital expansion is creating both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges in the fight against fraud. This is among the findings from Sumsub’s Identity Fraud Report 2025-2026, which provides an in-depth, data-driven view of identity fraud...
AI hardware shortages to define 2026 markets
AI hardware shortages are set to define markets in 2026 as pricing power shifts and volatility rises. This warning, from deVere Group CEO Nigel Green, comes as the AI boom is rapidly evolving from a growth story into a supply-shock story, and it is shaping up to be...
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Tech equity the new currency for women
In traditional finance, capital is a key driver of economic power. Similarly, digital access is a foundational form of capital for women today. It determines access to opportunities, economic participation, and social mobility, writes Christina Naidoo, chief operating...
Call to address the climate change reality in SA
This year’s World Engineering Day (4 March) was a powerful reminder of the critical role engineers play in driving progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By Karen King, director of climate resilience at Royal HaskoningDHV The theme, "Unleashing the...
Tighten controls ahead of PCI DSS v4.0.1
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) has long been a cornerstone of payment security, ensuring that organisations handling cardholder data protect it against the ever-evolving threat landscape. By Simeon Tassev, MD and qualified security assessor...
Vertiv continues African data centre webinar series
Vertiv is resuming its technical webinar series in Africa in 2025. Called the “Technology Knowledge Forum” webinar series, the talks aim to keep data centre managers, IT professionals, and industry leaders informed on the latest technology trends shaping the...
Call for applications for AWIEF Growth Accelerator in Nigeria
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has partnered with African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and FSDH Merchant Bank to implement its flagship AWIEF Growth Accelerator programme in Nigeria and is excited to announce the call for applications. Limited...
Diversification pays dividends for JSE
The JSE has announced notable earnings growth for its 2024 financial year during a period of heightened geopolitical tensions and muted economic growth in the first half of 2024. The robust performance for the bourse was supported by business resilience and stability...
Nokia, industry partners accelerate AI-RAN development
At Mobile World Congress 2025, Nokia and its ecosystem of industry partners KDDI, SoftBank, T-Mobile US, and Nvidia have outlined the advances made in the deployment and optimization of revolutionary AI-powered Radio Access Networks (RAN) as well as the future...
Ariston, Sensor Networks in strategic partnership
Water heating company Ariston and Sensor Networks, a South African manufacturer of smart geyser devices and home energy management solutions, have announced a strategic partnership that builds on several months of product development, refinement and certification. The...
Infobip, Bayobab transform SMS services in Africa
Infobip has entered into a strategic five-year partnership with African digital connectivity provider Bayobab. Bayobab will use Infobip’s communication platform as a service (CPaaS) customer modules and routing management to handle campaign management, APIs, and...
Amantha Naidoo joins NTT Data executive
NTT Data has announced the appointment of Amantha Naidoo as managing executive for South Africa, effective 1 May 2025. In this strategic role, Naidoo will be responsible for driving NTT Data’s growth and strategy execution in the South African market, while supporting...
Senior Business Analyst (Retail)
Purpose of the role:To deliver significant business benefits to the Group through targeted Technology and Process initiatives that are aligned with the business unit strategy and objective, the incumbent must ensure desired business outcomes are realized through...
Database Developer
The purpose of this role is to develop, maintain and test robust database solutions aligned to business and regulatory requirements.Your day-to-day will include:Analysing and interpreting business requirementsCompiling and reviewing technical design...
Business Analyst Real Estate
6 month Fixed Term Contrat - BA The Business Analyst is responsible for delivering business value through targeted technology and process initiatives aligned to business unit strategy. The role ensures business outcomes are achieved through clear requirements...
Senior Business Analyst (Retail) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
Purpose of the role:To deliver significant business benefits to the Group through targeted Technology and Process initiatives that are aligned with the business unit strategy and objective, the incumbent must ensure desired business outcomes are realized through...
Database Developer – Gauteng Centurion
The purpose of this role is to develop, maintain and test robust database solutions aligned to business and regulatory requirements.Your day-to-day will include:Analysing and interpreting business requirementsCompiling and reviewing technical design...
Business Analyst Real Estate – KwaZulu-Natal Pinetown
6 month Fixed Term Contrat - BA The Business Analyst is responsible for delivering business value through targeted technology and process initiatives aligned to business unit strategy. The role ensures business outcomes are achieved through clear requirements...
Programme Administrator
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BI Tester
To support business intelligence initiativesMinimum Qualifications and CertificationsDegree or diploma in computer science information systems statistics or mathematicsMinimum of five years experience in a BI Tester roleBusiness Intelligence or Data Testing related...
API/Network Specialist
Reverside is an established IT services provider focused on delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We are looking for skilled Network / API Specialist professionals to join our growing team...
Programme Administrator – Remote Remote
?? We are Hiring- Programme CoordinatorLocation: Johannesburg- Northern SuburbsContract Type: 12 months contract About the RoleWe are seeking a highly organized and proactive Programme Coordinator to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role will support the management...
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