Underfunding a leading cause of AI failures for SA firms

South African organisations whose AI ambitions outrun their budgets are seven times more likely to say AI has fallen short, according to preliminary results from DayOne’s State of AI Delivery in South Africa survey. Of the more than 170 employees, founders, managers...

Revenue to hit $1bn as quantum breakthroughs advance

Worldwide, quantum computing revenue is projected to total $1,1-billion in 2027, according to Gartner. “Nations and businesses have scaled spending in quantum literacy, patents, partnerships, and early use-case exploration,” says Gaurav Gupta, vice-president analyst...

Fuel price shock will hit supply chains hard, driving prices up

South Africa’s latest fuel price increase will put fresh pressure on already strained supply chains, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. The organisation warns that the cost impact is likely to extend far beyond the transport sector and into consumers’ pockets at...

SA must put jobs at the centre of its AI future

South Africans are embracing AI, but turning that appetite into economic opportunity will require trained educators, reliable Internet, affordable access, recognised skills pathways, scaling of existing financing models, and investment in the country’s own languages,...

ERA Bill a step towards achieving energy objectives

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) is encouraged by the recent approval of the Electricity Regulation Amendment (ERA) Bill by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP). "Key provisions of the ERA Bill, such as establishing an open market platform for...

The greener side of hybrid work

The shift to hybrid work - which blends remote and office-based work - has brought numerous benefits for employees and employers, but one often overlooked advantage is the positive impact it can have on the environment. Hybrid work can significantly benefit the planet...

Global carbon credit meta-registry launched

IHS Markit has announced the launch of the Carbon Meta-Registry, a secure online platform that seamlessly connects disparate environmental markets and registry systems around the world, enabling the exchange of carbon market data and mitigating the risk of...

Alliance aims to accelerate transition to renewables

The new Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) has been launched at COP26 to accelerate investment in green energy transitions and renewable power solutions in developing and emerging economies worldwide. Over the next decade, the Alliance aims to unlock...

It’s clear we need to adapt to climate change

As society experiencees increasingly frequent and severe natural hazard events and environmental stressors -- while making little progress at reducing carbon emissions -- the need to adapt to the changing climate has become starkly clear. But what actions are we...

Ambitious commitments and a just transition: COP26 and Africa

The 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 26) occurs at a critical time for Africa. The continent is particularly vulnerable to the threat of climate change and is already susceptible to some of its adverse effects. By Dion Shango, CEO of PwC Africa Across the...

SA’s female tech founders are powerful job creators

Across Endeavor's portfolio of 30 tech-enabled entrepreneurs, six are female founders in business ranging from education, home and business services, mining compliance and contact centres. In the last three years these founders have created over 5000 jobs, close to...

Climate seen as a bigger threat to tourism than Covid

The head of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has warned that the "climate emergency is a bigger threat than Covid". Zurab Pololikashvili, secretary-general of UNWTO, says the pandemic has hit tourism harder than any other sector. Tourism needs...

Cloud, open source come to the fore

Kathy Gibson reports from Red Hat Summit - A move to cloud computing and open source solutions is underway as CIOs rethink their IT systems in the wake of the pandemic. Jonathan Tullett, senior research manager: cloud/IT services at IDC South Africa & Sub-Saharan...

Climate change will severely impact maize crops within 10 years

Climate change may affect the production of maize (corn) and wheat as early as 2030 under a high greenhouse gas emissions scenario, according to a new NASA study published in the journal, Nature Food. Maize crop yields are projected to decline 24%, while wheat could...

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Sage VIP awards top WC partners

At a prestigious event held in Cape Town on 21 November, Sage VIP, leading supplier of payroll and human resource management solutions, awarded its top performing partners for 2013 in the Western Cape region. The reputable awards recognise partners for their...

Getting read for true convergence

Technology convergence in the workplace has come a long way since the days when separate technologies such as voice (telephony), data and video were united onto a single network. Now, says Debbie Pretorius, GM at MWeb Business, convergence is moving rapidly towards...

Comprehensive protection for all devices

A flood of new malicious code is drowning the Internet, with hundreds of thousands of new malware samples discovered on a daily basis. Moreover, the price of not having adequate protection in place has risen exponentially. Cyber crooks steal online banking credentials...

FotoFirst Brits chooses Epson’s SureLab

FotoFirst Brits is a busy consumer print shop, servicing customers seeking high quality prints that are produced quickly and accurately. The outlet has just upped its value proposition by installing an Epson SureLab D3000 Professional Dry Lab, a complete photo...

Samsung launches Smart TV holiday promotion

Samsung South Africa has launched an exciting promotion to bring the “Holiday Magic” to its consumers this Festive Season. The promotion provides great added value when purchasing any Smart TV, wireless audio product, Blu-ray DVD player or home theatre system at...

Project management to boom in 2014

Will 2014 be the year for truly effective project management systems? Definitely, say experts in the field of project and portfolio management. With key game-changing trends including collaboration, mobility, unified communications, the cloud and the Internet of...

AfDB, AVU explore e-learning benefits

“We consider the African Virtual University (AVU) Project very critical to the effort to improve access to higher education in Africa and are pleased to learn that the deliberations on the integration of e-learning and open education into mainstream education...

Gadget insurance a sure thing

SureThing SA, the country’s newest and most affordable gadget insurance solution, covers all your personal electronic gadgets for as little as R70 per month. SureThing SA provides immediate, inexpensive and reliable insurance for your cell phone, tablet, game console,...

Aptronics architects now HP-certified

Aptronics, one of South Africa’s foremost black empowered IT solutions providers, exceeded HP’s minimum requirements for platinum partnership status after five of the company’s senior architects achieved certification of the HP Master ASE course and exam in October...

Aspect Software introduces Zipwire

Aspect Software, a leading provider of fully-integrated customer interaction management, workforce optimisation, and back-office solutions, and drawing on 40 years of delivering enhanced customer experience solutions has announced a feature-rich, cloud-based contact...

Sharepoint Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg

The candidate will be responsible for SharePoint application development and support Desired Skills: SharePoint applications Java scripts HTHML4 CSS XML JQUERY SQL Server Microsoft Sharepoint Development Desired Qualification Level: Honours About The Employer: SOE...

Adobe Experience Developer at Accenture – Western Cape Cape Town

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, song, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all...

Project Manager at Famous Brands – Gauteng Midrand

FTE: May to October 2024 Main Outputs and Responsibilities for This Position Manage Quality of projects delivered by following the key Project Management principals required. Integration Management, Project Scope, Time Management, Cost Management, Quality Management,...

System Engineer – Gauteng Midrand

Join Our Team: Integration Manager Are you ready to dive deep into the world of Linux, Python, Perl, Bash, and beyond? Do you possess a flair for crafting robust systems and a passion for cutting-edge encryption technologies? If so, we've got the perfect opportunity...

Data Scientist – Gauteng Menlyn

Are you passionate about the automotive industry and the power of data-driven insights? Do you thrive on solving complex problems and driving innovation through analytics? If so, our client is looking for you to join their dynamic team as a Data Scientist! ESSENTIAL...

Functional Analyst at Accenture

Functional AnalystLocation: Johannesburg/Cape Town South AfricaAre you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? Accenture has partnered with a leading Pan-African telecommunications company and has launched a...

Senior Software Developer at Accenture

Senior Developer Are you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? A leading Pan-African telecommunications company is launching a groundbreaking Software Engineering Centre of Excellence (COE); dedicated to...

Business Analyst

Opportunity for a Business Analyst on a fixed term contract in the Financial Services industry. The purpose of the role will be to enable change by defining needs and understanding current and future principles of Business Analysis according to the requirements...

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