SpaceX drops $60bn to buy Cursor
Hot on the heels of its hugely successful initial public offering (IPO) last week, SpaceX has exercised its option to acquire Cursor for a $60-billion all-stock deal. Cursor is a start-up that offers an AI-powered code editor and software development. According to...
Location data sharing raises privacy risks
Your mobile browsers could be sharing your location data. To understand the extent of location tracking in mobile browsers, cybersecurity firm Surfshark has analysed 15 popular applications and discovered that more than half of them gather location data. Four of them...
AI demand, geopolitics are reshaping energy markets
The global energy landscape is being reshaped by geopolitics and competing priorities of affordability, reliability, competitiveness and decarbonisation. And, as the war the Middle East evolves, it could cause unprecedented volatility in energy markets. Look Forward:...
Acquiring and developing AI and digital talent is a top CFO challenge
Harnessing rapidly evolving AI technologies while keeping enterprises and their staff on track amidst a turbulent, high-change environment are the biggest chief financial officer (CFO) challenges in the next six months, according to Gartner. “CFOs are having to manage...
Cybersecurity skills shortages worsen supply chain risks
A shortage of qualified IT security workers is hampering efforts by global organisations to prioritise various security tasks that would mitigate the risk of supply chain and trusted relationship attacks. Both factors are cited by nearly half (42%) of the respondents...
Quantum tech drives better accuracy, security
Quantifying the smallest phenomena or enabling the securest of communications is possible with developments in quantum technologies. IDTechEx's portfolio of Quantum Technologies Research Reports and Subscriptions is home to the latest research into quantum sensors,...
SMEs urged to set realistic growth goals in a weaker economy
In last month’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that South Africa is on the cusp of achieving rapid economic growth. While this would be a welcome development, this is a promise business owners have heard many times before. Despite...
Top change management trends in the age of AI
In 2026, more organisations will need to reshape work as they continue to invest heavily in AI, according to a December 2025 Gartner survey of 110 CHROs, which says that 78% agree that workflows and roles will need to change to get the most out of their AI...
Applications open for JWO Research Grant
The Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant opens its 2026 call for applications today (23 March 2026), inviting early-career African scientists to submit research proposals that advance biodiversity and conservation on the continent. The grant is open to...
Are we upholding Section 14 in the digital age
As South Africa commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Constitution (21 March), we are celebrating a document that was designed to protect the inherent dignity of every citizen. In 1996, the threats to that dignity were largely physical. Today, however, our lives...
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The DeepSeek effect: navigating AI’s new frontier
DeepSeek has emerged as a game-changer in artificial intelligence (AI), offering a robust platform redefining how businesses approach AI integration. By Harshwardhan Dixit, group product manager at In2IT Technologies. Founded in 2023, this AI solution has drawn...
Acer Africa offers ‘Eggstra Protection’
Acer Africa is excited to announce the launch of its "Eggstra Protection" campaign for South African customers From yesterday (8 April 2025) and running until 30 April 2025, Acer is providing a three-year extended warranty on selected laptops for just R199. "We...
Partnerships unlock capital for African agriculture
Africa's agricultural sector is the beating heart of countless economies across the continent. It's a lifeblood, a source of income for millions, and a vital contributor to GDP. By Jérôme van Innis, co-founder of Pumpkn.io Yet, despite its immense potential,...
Unlocking the ultimate customer service secret
My family and I regularly visit a restaurant where we are served by the same waiter. After a few visits, he noticed that two of us are left-handed and started putting our coffee cups down so that the handles are easily accessible for us. Warren Hawkins, MD of Euphoria...
The innovation illusion: are we truly driving change or just keeping up?
The term 'innovation' is frequently touted as the hallmark of success, writes Alex Russell, regional manager: SADC at Nutanix. Companies worldwide aspire to be seen as innovators, driving transformative changes that set them apart from competitors. However, a critical...
How deepfakes and disinformation threaten business
Last weekend, at a typical South African braai (barbeque), I found myself in a heated conversation with someone highly educated—yet passionately defending a piece of Russian propaganda that had already been widely debunked, writes Anna Collard, senior vice-president:...
Politically exposed clients the minefield Zondo flagged before the FATF
Accountable institutions face crippling penalties if their KYC screening fails to flag a client as a politically exposed person (PEP). As the nation fights to escape its greylisting, technology can identify PEPs without hoping they’ll be kindly forthcoming in...
Senior leaders must be on board to drive a successful ESOP
Employee share ownership plans (ESOPs) are a powerful way for businesses to engage staff, boost retention, and meet black economic empowerment (BEE) objectives. By Shaun Smit and Bruce Hunt, directors of Transcend Capital Achieving ESOP success needs the full...
Your work friend just became your boss. Now what?
One day, you and your work ‘bestie’ are grabbing coffee and venting about office drama. The next, they’re sitting across from you in a leadership meeting, setting deadlines and reviewing your performance. Awkward? Maybe. Doable? Absolutely, writes Anja van Beek,...
Datacentrix again named Agrimark Information Management Supplier Award winner
Datacentrix has been recognised as Agrimark's Supplier of the Year for Information Management (IM) for the second consecutive year. Agrimark, a subsidiary of the KAL Group, has been a provider of agricultural and lifestyle products for over a century. The annual...
Intermediate Network Engineer (Linux, Telecoms) (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Cloud Solutions company is on the hunt for a versatile and motivated Field Services Engineer to join their dynamic Field Services team. This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong background in unified communications, contact center...
Intermediate Network Engineer (Linux, Telecoms) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Cloud Solutions company is on the hunt for a versatile and motivated Field Services Engineer to join their dynamic Field Services team. This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong background in unified communications, contact center...
Commercial Business Analyst
JOB SUMMARY: My client is in search of a suitably qualified and experienced individual to assume the above-mentioned role. The successful incumbent will provide insightful and timeous employee cost reporting. This role demands both a sharp analytical acumen and a deep...
Commercial Business Analyst – Mpumalanga Malalane
JOB SUMMARY: My client is in search of a suitably qualified and experienced individual to assume the above-mentioned role. The successful incumbent will provide insightful and timeous employee cost reporting. This role demands both a sharp analytical acumen and a deep...
C++ Developer
Requirements Minimum 3 years of practical coding experience in a professional or equivalent environment.A Relevant Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field will be advantageous.Prove ability to deliver working, production-ready...
C++ Developer – Gauteng Midrand
Requirements Minimum 3 years of practical coding experience in a professional or equivalent environment.A Relevant Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field will be advantageous.Prove ability to deliver working, production-ready...
Senior Support Engineer (End-User/EUC) (Stellenbosch)
ENVIRONMENT:DELIVER consistent, high-quality first- and second-line support to end users to ensure productivity and service continuity as the next hands-on Senior Support Engineer wanted by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. This role focuses on...
Senior Support Engineer (End-User/EUC) (Stellenbosch) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:DELIVER consistent, high-quality first- and second-line support to end users to ensure productivity and service continuity as the next hands-on Senior Support Engineer wanted by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. This role focuses on...
Data Scientist
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Scientist to join our client in the insurance environment based in Sandton on a permanent basis.What you will be...
Data Scientist – 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 Data Scientist to join our client in the insurance environment based in Sandton on a permanent basis.What you will be...
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