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....

Insurance industry continues to weather economic storms

Insurance companies in South Africa were not only able to sustain, but were able to build on the robust financial results reported in 2023 – carrying forward the momentum and gains established that previous year, according to the KPMG Insurance Industry Survey for...

New features boost smartphone sales

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker , global smartphone shipments increased 2,6% year-over-year (YoY) to 322,7-million units in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q25). The smartphone market...

Manufacturing sentiment stays in negative territory

As South Africans woke up to the certainty of 30% tariffs from the US, they also face continued deterioration in manufacturing sentiment. The latest update from the Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for July 2025, which points to this deterioration as it remains...

African airlines see growth in cargo demand

Africa accounted for 2% of total global air cargo market in June 2025. During the month of June 2025, African airlines saw demand (measured by cargo tonne kilometres rise by 3,9% year-on-year, according to data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA)....

Xerox re-enters cut-sheet inkjet market with Kyocera

Following hot on the heels of its acquisition of Lexmark, Xerox has agreed to source Kyocera’s high-speed cut-sheet inkjet production presses, marking the company’s re-entry into the fast-growing cut-sheet inkjet (CSIJ) market and significantly broadening its...

AI investments drive US IT distribution revenues up

The IT distribution channel in North America posted record high sales in the second quarter of 2025, surpassing the previous Q2 high seen during the pandemic. Distributor revenues came in at $21,8-billion, which is a 7,4% increase year-over-year, according to the...

Massive growth ahead for LEO satellite communications

End-user spending on low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications services is expected to reach $14,8-billion globally in 2026, an increase of 24,5% from 2025, according to Gartner. “LEO satellites have primarily delivered broadband connectivity to remote locations...

The impact of AI on digital transformation

Reaffirming its commitment to advancing Africa’s digital transformation through artificial intelligence (AI), Google has highlighted the impact of its AI tools on the local innovation and business landscape at the AI in Action event in Cape Town. Held under the theme...

Why most South Africans can’t afford a home

Only one formal house exists per 3,3 families who earn less than R26 000 a month – this accounts for more than 80% of South African households – and the trend is worsening, according to Lightstone. In its June 2025 Property Newsletter, the automotive and property...

VALR pioneers xStocks in SA

VALR, Africa’s largest crypto exchange by trade volume, has launched xStocks on its platform enabling customers to gain price exposure through tokenisation of leading US-listed equities such as Tesla, Nvidia, Robinhood, Circle, and Coinbase. With this move, VALR says...

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What the new Living Wage really means for low earners

Recently, Professor Ines Meyer from the University of Cape Town announced a monthly income of R15 000 net as the Living Wage figure for 2024 to the Living Wage South Africa Network (LWSAN). The amount is calculated against the self-reported quality of life of...

Embrace the DevSecOps advantage

Businesses in South Africa are under increasing pressure to deliver high-quality software applications quickly and securely. This challenge has given rise to the DevSecOps approach, which integrates security practices seamlessly into the software development...

Vodacom Business, Unisa launch Anani Call Centre

Vodacom Business, in partnership with Anani Technologies and Unisa, has launched a call centre designed to respond to the country's severe unemployment crisis. Through this partnership, much-needed jobs are being created, uplifting families and communities while...

SAP, business leaders seek innovation in East Africa

Business leaders, technology partners and SAP experts met last week to discuss the role and potential of innovation to power East Africa's economic development and growth. Hardeep Sound, regional sales director: Emerging Africa at SAP, noted that organisations...

Private 5G will be a gamechanger for automation and industry

Local companies are set to embrace the future of operational efficiency, safety and productivity. Vox has announced their role in the introduction of private 5G into the South African market, amidst a global private 5G network market which is expected to grow in value...

Proptech uses AI to provide a competitive advantage

While the property industry globally has traditionally been a laggard when it comes to the use of technology, focusing more attention on assets such as physical buildings rather than technology, this has rapidly changed. A growing number of businesses are now...

Shorten the disciplinary carousel to benefit employees and employers

The Labour Relations Act (LRA) in South Africa goes to great lengths to provide employees and employers with a structure they can use to address matters around conduct and discipline. By Dumisani Ndiweni, partner at Webber Wentzel However, since the LRA and Commission...

Qlik appoints Tejas Mehta as SVP, GM for Middle East and Africa

Qlik has announced the appointment of Tejas Mehta as senior vice-president and GM: Middle East and Africa. "We are thrilled to welcome Tejas Mehta to the Qlik team," says Gareth Vincent, senior vice-president of sales: EMEA at Qlik. "His leadership and vision will be...

NWK partners with BCX, Q-KON to enhance comms

NWK, South Africa's oldest agricultural company and known for its extensive retail network mainly in the North West in South Africa, has teamed up with BCX and Q-KON to enhance its communication capabilities. In a strategic move aimed at bolstering operational...

DevOps Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: SARAO seeks to appoint a DevOps Engineer, responsible to automates and supports the tools and processes relating to continuous delivery, integration and deployment for software packages, platforms, operating systems and infrastructure in the Compute...

Business Data Analyst

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Business Data Analyst tto join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.We are seeking a...

Business Data Analyst – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Business Data Analyst tto join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.We are seeking a...

Junior – Mid Frontend Developer (React) (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE visually appealing and seamless user interfaces as the next Junior – Mid Frontend Developer sought by a cutting-edge FinTech platform. Working closely with Senior Developers, Designers, and Product Managers, you will help implement clean,...

C# Node.js Developer (Centurion)

Key performance areasAs a Senior Web Developer, your primary responsibility is to shape the core architecture and functionality of applications. You will focus on designing and implementing robust server-side logic using NodeJS and .NET Core (C#), ensuring the...

C# Node.js Developer (Centurion) – Gauteng Pretoria

Key performance areasAs a Senior Web Developer, your primary responsibility is to shape the core architecture and functionality of applications. You will focus on designing and implementing robust server-side logic using NodeJS and .NET Core (C#), ensuring the...

Project Manager (Data & Analytics) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...

Java Developer (Senior) 0925 TT

Develop and maintain backend platforms and applications.Review and present proposed system solutions to IT and business stakeholders.Design and implement systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements.Gather and analyse requirements from end...

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