Unemployed are least likely to prioritise betting spending-limit tools

The online betting group most likely to prioritise debt repayment with a windfall is also the group least likely to ask regulators or operators for spending controls, according to new research from Softswiss. Fewer than four in 10 unemployed South Africans think...

AI-first enterprises will win big if they do it right

Kathy Gibson reports - Enterprises that are reshaping and reinventing business domains around artificial intelligence (AI) are on track to experience great return on investment (ROI) and become more competitive. But there is a currently a big disconnect between AI...

AI leaders join call for a slowdown in new developments

The call for a global slowdown on artificial intelligence (AI) development is gaining traction, with the leaders of the some of the world’s largest AI companies adding their voices. On Saturday, Anthropic CEO Dr Dario Amodei penned an essay calling for AI companies to...

Unmanaged AI poses new ‘shadow agent’ crisis

A growing “shadow agent” crisis threatens to overwhelm businesses. According to the Veeam Software’ latest research, organisations across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are battling unmanaged AI on two fronts. On the data security front, 70% of organisations...

Gauteng report delays expose flaws in edtech systems

The recent disruption to the South African Schools Administration and Management System (SA-SAMS), which has delayed the printing and issuing of learner report cards across Gauteng, has exposed the fragility of critical digital infrastructure in the education sector....

Vodacom and Amazon in SA first

In a first-of-its-kind deal for the country, Vodacom South Africa has partnered with Amazon South Africa to offer customers expanded benefits through Amazon Prime - an all-in-one membership programme that provides members with a combination of unlimited free delivery,...

We have liftoff! Now follow Artemis II live

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at the agency’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida last night, sending four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft on a planned test flight around the Moon and back. It’s the first time NASA is...

AI boom propels foundry 2.0 market to $360bn

According to The broadly defined Foundry 2.0 market, comprising pure-play foundry, non-memory IDM, outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT), and photomask fabrication, is projected to surpass $360-billion in 2026, representing 17% year-over-year growth. This...

Customer service organisations to double tech spend by 2028

By 2028, over 50% of customer service organisations will double their technology spend, without an equivalent reduction in talent, according to Gartner. Despite mounting pressure to use AI to cut labor costs, organizations cannot rely on automation alone to replace...

IBM in strategic collaboration with Arm

IBM has announced a strategic collaboration with Arm to develop new dual‑architecture hardware that helps enterprises run future AI and data intensive workloads with greater flexibility, reliability, and security. IBM's leadership in system design, from silicon to...

Ocean economy faces pressure, fragmentation

The Strait of Hormuz remains virtually closed, with effects spreading through the global economy within weeks by disrupting energy flows, raising prices and increasing financial pressure on developing countries, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warns in its second...

Vehicle sales continue strong

New vehicle sales continue to surge in South Africa despite global and regional conflicts, local floods and droughts. The March figure of 58 060 vehicles reflects a 17,3% improvement over March 2025. Brandon Cohen, chairperson of the National Automobile Dealers’...

Intel delivers open, scalable AI performance

MLCommons released its latest MLPerf Inference v6.0 benchmarks, showcasing results across four key benchmarks for Intel’s GPU Systems. Intel’s AI systems featured Intel Xeon 6 CPUs and Intel Arc Pro B70 graphics, demonstrating accessible AI workload solutions across...

Outcome‑focused workflow set to overtake assistive AI

By 2028, over half of all enterprises will stop paying for assistive intelligence (such as copilots and smart advisors) and instead will favor platforms that commit to workflow results, according to Gartner. In this emerging model, humans move from completing work...

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Audio Overviews now include Swahili, Afrikaans

Google is expanding access to Audio Overviews, which transform documents into engaging, podcast-style conversations, to over 50 languages — including Swahili and Afrikaans. NotebookLM is an AI-powered learning assistant that helps users better understand complex...

VFS Global Leverages SAP for cross-border mobility

VFS Global, the world-leading provider of visa, consular and technology services to governments and diplomatic missions, will leverage SAP software to help it develop leading-edge AI-powered digital solutions for cross-border mobility and citizen services....

Kenya POP strengthens East Africa’s internet ecosystem

Workonline Communications has strengthened its presence in East Africa with the launch of a new Point of Presence (POP) at iColo’s NBO1 data center in Nairobi, Kenya. As East Africa continues to establish itself as a digital innovation hub, robust connectivity is...

FNB debuts Fincents financial literacy platform

FNB has launched its new online financial education hub, www.fincents.co.za, in a bid to ramp up its consumer education efforts and improve financial literacy outcomes among South African communities. The website, which is open to all South Africans regardless of...

Reama AI Technology wins EUPD Research Top Innovation Award 2025

Reama AI Technology, a player in the intelligent renewable energy space and member of the Intel Liftoff technology accelerator programme, has been named a winner of the EUPD Research Top Innovation Award 2025 in the category of AI Solutions for its work on an...

Embrace innovation and sustainability for a future-ready industry

By Chris Lloyd, chief product engineering officer at Syspro In recent years, the manufacturing sector has embarked on a journey of transformation driven by disruptive technologies and a heightened focus on sustainability. Now, more than ever, to remain competitive and...

ERP owners can turn payroll and HR into data-driven value creators

Are there skills gaps in your business? What is the cost of hiring and onboarding a new employee? How should you forecast for overtime? What will your upcoming expense costs look like? Is there an easier and faster way to predict and prepare employee bonuses and tax...

Building a global coalition for ethical AI in finance

The AI revolution is upon us, and its impact will be profound. By Aaron Harris, chief technology officer of Sage A record 28% of venture capital investment went to AI startups in Q2 2024. While, in the world of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) more than 90%...

Degree not required for tech career success

Traditionally, a university education was considered a safe bet for career success - but with today’s rapid pace of change, school leavers now have more options than previously. In fact, depending on your career path, choosing an alternative training provider which...

Senior Solutions Architect – Gauteng Hazelwood

Our client, a fast-growing enterprise technology and AI software company, is currently seeking a highly technical Senior Solutions Architect to join their team based in Hazelwood, Pretoria. The successful candidate will serve as the senior technical authority for...

Data Analyst at Famous Brands

IntroductionThe purpose of this position is to collate data through various platforms and provide analytics to drive allocated Brand strategy. Duties & ResponsibilitiesDATA ANALYSIS AND REPORTING: Explore and organise data into meaningful business insights Data...

Data Analyst at Famous Brands – Gauteng Midrand

IntroductionThe purpose of this position is to collate data through various platforms and provide analytics to drive allocated Brand strategy. Duties & ResponsibilitiesDATA ANALYSIS AND REPORTING: Explore and organise data into meaningful business insights Data...

Scrum Master – Contract

Scrum Master (Contract) Location: Bellville, Cape Town The Opportunity This is a contract role for a Scrum Master who brings more than process… someone who can genuinely enable teams, unlock flow, and drive meaningful delivery. You'll work across multiple...

Scrum Master – Contract – Western Cape Bellville

Scrum Master (Contract) Location: Bellville, Cape Town The Opportunity This is a contract role for a Scrum Master who brings more than process… someone who can genuinely enable teams, unlock flow, and drive meaningful delivery. You'll work across multiple...

Business Systems Support at PnP

Role SummaryAre you a detail-driven retail professional with a strong systems mindset and a passion for operational excellence? We're looking for a Business System Support Specialist to play a critical role in enabling store success through hands-on technical support,...

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