AI investments in telecoms boost networks and automation
AI is accelerating the telecommunications industry’s transformation, becoming the backbone of autonomous networks and AI-native wireless infrastructure. At the same time, the technology is unlocking new business and revenue opportunities, as telecom operators...
SA’s cargo risks rise as hijackings surge
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Consumers are already spending like it’s a recession
Fifty-six percent of consumers are already spending as if the economy is in a recession or making changes to prepare, according to a survey by Gartner. Their active adoption of recessionary behaviours signals a profound shift in consumer attitudes toward money and...
SA young scientists spotlight innovations in Bali
Four young scientists are set to showcase their award-winning innovations at the World Innovative Science Project Olympiad (WISPO) in Bali, Indonesia, from 10 to 13 December 2025. The learners, all Gold medal winners at the Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF),...
Call for catalytic action to scale jobs and growth
The G20 Social and Solidarity Economy Summit, an official G20 side event convened by Africa Forward and SAP, brought together government officials, policymakers, private sector leaders, social entrepreneurs, youth networks and partners to chart a new direction:...
Businesses urged to take action as 95% of AI pilot projects fail
A recent MIT report featured in Fortune magazine revealed that 95% of generative-AI pilot projects are failing, resulting in investors pulling back and misrepresenting this as a failure of the technology itself. However, the real failure lies in the way organisations...
Measles vaccine has saved hundreds of thousands of lives
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has underscored the remarkable progress made in the fight against measles over the past 24 years. Since 2000, global measles cases have fallen by 71%, dropping from an estimated 38-million to 11-million in 2024 – with improvements...
NASA Orbiter shines new light on long-running Martian mystery
NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has revisited and raised new questions about a mysterious feature buried beneath thousands of feet of ice at the Red Planet’s south pole. In a recent study, researchers conclude from data obtained using an innovative radar...
Global IT spend set to surge
The amount of money the business sector pours into IT devices, services, and solutions has exploded over the past five years and continues to rise even after the Covid-19 tech boom. With companies and organisations rushing to upgrade everything from automation and...
Government CIOs expect IT budgets to go up
Fifty-two percent of government CIOs (not including the US) expect their IT budgets to increase for AI and other key technologies in 2026, according to a survey by Gartner. This is despite overall budget pressures, with governments recognizing their transformational...
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The future of work and the skills gap
As industries continue to undergo rapid digital transformation, the question on everyone's mind is, "Will AI take my job?". The answer isn’t as simple as a yes or no, writes By Doug Woolley, GM and vice-president of Dell Technologies South Africa. AI is changing the...
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Data governance in BPO a path to enhanced security and trust
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Do we need stronger cyber regulation to fight ID fraud?
In the context of rising cyber threats and the country’s upcoming greylisting review, combatting cybercrime is a critical priority for South Africa. However, does the country have the regulatory and collaborative structures in place to effectively combat the...
How to manage, optimise cloud in mining
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Cloud best practices in 2025
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Why trust and governance matter for AI
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Don’t get scammed on financial services
As 2025 has set in and South Africans find their feet after ‘Januworry’, financial scams remain a threat. The 2024 Identity Fraud Report noted fraud rates in South Africa soared by more than 300%. In fact, in the first half of 2024, nearly 5% of all attempted digital...
Plan for a hassle-free payroll and HR system upgrade
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Powering sustainable mining operations in Africa
Africa’s mining sector is at a crossroads and, as the industry grapples with mounting pressure to drive operational efficiency within the boundaries of sustainability, natural gas is emerging as a compelling solution, writes Johan Helberg, head of sales: Africa at...
Backend Developer – AWS Cloud at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking for a highly skilled Backend Developer with proven experience in AWS cloud development and LLM-based AI integrations.The ideal candidate will design, build, and optimise backend services that power a retail AI engine, including the ingestion of user...
Mid-Level Ruby on Rails Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
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Mid-Tier DBA (DBN Hybrid)
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