Deeper divides for vulnerable economies as tariffs bite

A wave of new import tariffs is set to reshape global trade dynamics and significantly raise trade costs for many developing countries, alerts UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in a new data-driven analysis, titled "Sparing the vulnerable: The cost of new tariff...

Africa braces for tariff shocks

As the US imposes higher tariffs with global ramifications, African Development Bank Group president Dr Akinwumi Adesina has warned that these measures could trigger significant economic disruptions across Africa, affecting numerous nations and accelerating a...

Google adds more AI abilities to search

Google has announced new artificial intelligence (AI) features in search, extending AI Overviews to allow users to ask more complex questions in a variety of modes. Elizabeth Reid, vice-president: head of search, outlines in a company blog that AI Mode in Search will...

Consumer spend slows despite economic recovery

The Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report for Q1 2025 reveals a noticeable deceleration in card spending growth, even as broader economic indicators show signs of improvement. While overall card spending and transaction volumes grew by 7% and 10% respectively in Q1,...

Blue Label mulls separate listing for Cell C

Blue Label is exploring a potential restructure of the group which may facilitate separation and potential future listing of Cell C on the Prime Segment of the Main Board of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). The proposed restructure, which Blue Label outlined in...

Cash will go on organic growth and acquisitions in 2025

Eighty-seven percent of CFOs are likely, or very likely, to spend on organic growth in 2025, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey involving 110 CFOs, conducted in November 2024, across various industries and regions also revealed that 61% indicated that...

Trust still a major issue when it comes to AI

A global study on trust in artificial intelligence (AI) reveals that more than half of people are unwilling to trust AI, reflecting an underlying tension between its obvious benefit and perceived risks. The Trust, Attitudes and Use of Artificial Intelligence: A global...

Nutanix puts its faith in its own AI

Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Washington DC - Use cases for artificial intelligence (AI) are rolling out quickly across many organisations - and Nutanix has been quick off the mark in introducing its own AI-based solutions. Manosiz Bhattacharyya, chief...

Multimodal AI at a crossroads

As generative AI rapidly evolves to process both text and images, a new multimodal safety report from Enkrypt AI - a leading provider of AI safety and compliance solutions for agent and multimodal AI - reveals critical risks that threaten the integrity and safety of...

Bill Gates pledges to ‘give away virtually all my wealth’

On the 25th anniversary of the Gates Foundation, one of the world’s richest men, Bill Gates, has pledged to give away the bulk of his wealth through the foundation over the next 20 years – an estimated $200-billion over the timeframe – after which, the Gates...

The evolution of a tech company

Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Washington DC - Nutanix was set up 16 years ago as a hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) company focused on managing storage, compute, and virtualisation across data centres. It has come a long way since then, today providing...

India leads in global AI adoption

Over the past five years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a mainstream technology, changing daily life and improving workflow across industries – and its user base has also exploded, nearly tripling since 2020 to reach more than 350-million globally. But while...

Simplified operations strike a chord with African businesses

Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Washington DC - Skills shortages and an often-patchy infrastructure are among the challenges that African CIOs have to contend with - and it’s why they are increasingly turning to partners who can provide less complex...

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Enable enterprise AI in a multicloud world

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries by enhancing innovation and efficiency, enabling businesses to unlock insights, optimise operations, and seize new opportunities, writes Tony Bartlett, director of data centre compute at Dell Technologies South...

The strategic role of technology in today’s economy

In an era of economic uncertainty and persistent market volatility, businesses are under immense pressure to manage costs while maintaining operational effectiveness. By CG Selva Ganesh, vice-president and CEO South Africa of In2IT Technologies The role of chief...

Why aren’t more businesses doing personalisation better?

On a scale from creepy to cool, personalisation - and its newer offspring, hyper-personalisation - might just be heading in the right direction, writes Andrew Solomon, client strategy director of Achievement Awards Group. Compared with five years ago, it’s now more...

Catastrophic cyberattacks can hit anyone

In today's interconnected world, the spectre of cyberattacks looms large over businesses of all sizes and across all industries. From small startups to multinational conglomerates, every organisation is at risk of devastating cyber threats. Last month, JSE-listed...

Gamification in loyalty programs helps drive engagement

Customer engagement is the foundation on which any successful loyalty program is built. As businesses compete for people’s attention, gamification is quickly becoming a more creative and innovative way of developing dynamic and rewarding loyalty experiences. By Len...

What you need to know about investing in JSE shares

Investing in shares is one of the best ways to create wealth over time, and the best time to start is now. Many investors find it overwhelming to know when to buy, when to hold and when to sell. They also mistakenly believe they should only buy when the market dips,...

Equinix expands Nigerian data centre

Equinix has opened its latest data centre expansion in Lagos, LG2.3, to support Nigeria’s growing digital transformation efforts through colocation and secure interconnection. Bruce Owen, president of EMEA at Equinix, led the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the...

AI’s role in reshaping higher education

By understanding the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on higher rducation, South Africa will be in a stronger position to take advantage of the potential benefits of the technology while minimising its risks and negative consequences. This was the opinion...

Edge computing can accelerate digital transformation

South African businesses operate in an environment where real-time decision-making, responsiveness, and operational efficiency are critical for staying competitive. By Riaan van Staden, senior network engineer at Duxbury Networking As digital transformation...

The rise of Agile in HR analytics

As businesses navigate an ever-changing landscape, HR is stepping up from a traditionally reactive function to a proactive strategic partner. A major force driving this transformation is the adoption of Agile methodologies - particularly in HR analytics. By embracing...

Linux Level2 Administrator – Gauteng Randburg

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Linux Level 2 Administrator to join our clients IT infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day support, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Linux systems and services. You will work closely...

Expert Tosca Business Analyst in Test at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our client in the automotive space are on the hunt for a Tosca Certified Business Analyst with exceptional testing abilities and experience with SAP FICO. With their offices based in the Midrand and Menlyn area you will work on a hybrid model with dynamic teams in a...

Senior Ruby on Rails Developer

ENVIRONMENT:Our client – a fast-moving, high-growth online loan underwriting company – is on the hunt for a Senior Ruby on Rails Developer who's not just great with code but also knows how to lead the way!If you're someone who thrives on building sleek, scalable web...

Senior Ruby on Rails Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:Our client – a fast-moving, high-growth online loan underwriting company – is on the hunt for a Senior Ruby on Rails Developer who's not just great with code but also knows how to lead the way!If you're someone who thrives on building sleek, scalable web...

System Administrator

Global legal practice is looking to appoint a System AdministratorThe role is responsible for installing, supporting, and maintaining the company's computer systems as well as planning for and responding to service outages and other...

Senior Network Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer that will support, co-ordination, configuration, installation, and management of all networks, including LAN, WAN, Wireless, Datacentre, and related client services with the enterprise. Part of the support deliverable is...

System Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg

Global legal practice is looking to appoint a System AdministratorThe role is responsible for installing, supporting, and maintaining the company's computer systems as well as planning for and responding to service outages and other...

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