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....

These are the platforms trusted for accuracy

While social platform visibility is important, trustworthiness is the critical factor shaping platform strategy for marketers, according to a survey by Gartner. Among all platforms evaluated, YouTube emerged as the most trusted social platform for accurate...

5G investments fuel data demand and digital revolution

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) regions is seeing an accelerating shift towards 5G connectivity, which is expected to account for a significant share of mobile subscriptions and data traffic by 2030. This is among the findings from Nokia’s latest Mobile Broadband...

When does using GenAI become unethical?

Generative AI (GenAI) is proving increasingly indispensable for certain aspects of daily work, raising questions about the ethics of passing its output off as one’s own work - and the fairness of pitting AI-generated content against human-generated content. This is...

Tariff and trade war the top emerging risk

The escalating tariff and trade war moved into the top rank of emerging risks for the second quarter of 2025, according to Gartner. The Quarterly Emerging Risk Report series captures enterprise risk management (ERM) leaders’, risk management professionals’, auditors’,...

SharePoint ToolShell vulnerabilities stem from incomplete fix

Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) reveals that the recently exploited ToolShell vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint originate from an incomplete fix for CVE-2020-1147, first reported in 2020. The SharePoint vulnerabilities have emerged as a...

‘Explosion of investment’ hovers over AI

Ninety nine percent of institutional investors and wealth managers believe that the artificial intelligence (AI) market is on the brink of a seismic shift, according to a new study by fund manager Robocap. More than a quarter (28%) of investors and wealth managers...

How teachers and parents can help children use GenAI responsibly

As the third school term kicks off, homework, projects and study sessions are back on the agenda and for many learners, that now includes help from generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). We know learners around the world have embraced GenAI tools like Claude and...

Tech companies take pragmatic approach to ESG

The technology sector’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) activities in the second quarter of 2025 have been characterised by incremental progress and pragmatic approaches to changing geopolitical circumstances, says GlobalData. Robert Pritchard, principal...

Greenwashing prompts calls for higher ESG data standards

A new report has exposed a torrent of greenwashing in South Africa’s fossil fuel industry, a dire warning for major polluters more invested in burnishing their image than reducing emissions. The Fossil Ad Ban (FAB) report documented over 200 misleading...

Google ups African funding

Google has outlined a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37-million in cumulative funding — including previously committed but unannounced funding — to research, talent development, and infrastructure. The funding package includes funding and partnerships...

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AI's integration into the workforce and consumer technology is indeed transformative. By Yugen Naidoo, GM of Lenovo Southern Africa AI-enabled PCs are significantly boosting workplace efficiency. By automating routine tasks, such as data entry, scheduling, and basic...

How much trust should we place in chatbots

The rise of advanced language models like ChatGPT has ushered in a new era of human-like interactions, where chatbots can engage in natural conversations, solve complex problems, and even exhibit creative thinking. This remarkable progress has opened up a world of...

Address the security sprawl

Many companies still consider cybersecurity a grudge purchase. What is worse, these businesses often only allocate the necessary funds after an incident or a regulatory change forces their hands. The normalisation of the hybrid work environment has certainly...

Acer Africa in strategic partnership with Redington

Acer Africa has appointed Redington as a distribution partner for Acer's SMB and channel business. Glenn Du Toit, Acer country manager, comments: "We are excited to expand our commercial channel distribution to include the local Redington operation. Redington has been...

How AI empowers defenders and emboldens attackers

Artificial intelligence (AI) has profoundly influenced the landscape of cyber warfare, serving as a double-edged sword for both attackers and defenders. By Kumar Vaibhav, lead senior solution architect: cyber security at In2IT Defined as machines capable of mimicking...

How digital twin technology can be used in smart manufacturing

The manufacturing industry is constantly evolving, driven by rapid technological advancements, shifting market demands, and global trends. By Marius Wessels, manager: professional services for Syspro Africa While much of the spotlight is on artificial intelligence...

New CASP licenses highlight need for clarity

South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) recently approved the licence applications of 63 more crypto asset service providers (CASPs). They are therefore now authorised to act as financial services providers. This brings the total number of approved...

Tech innovation essential to meeting customer needs

Like every industry, the short-term insurance industry has undergone significant tech transformation over the past decade. This change is largely driven by technological advancements, which have redefined and enhanced customer experiences, streamlined operations, and...

Demand for digital infrastructure for data centres is rising

New technological trends such as AI-generated content, quantum computing, and 5G expansion are driving an insatiable demand for new data centres worldwide. In South Africa, this demand is particularly pronounced as the country positions itself as a critical hub for...

Navigating SA’s financial regulations

Stringent regulatory compliance is a key driver of financial inclusion and competitive advantage. By upholding strict standards, brokerages build trust, attract clients, and stand out in a crowded market, writes Dany Mawas, CEO of Finalto South Africa. In an era where...

Full Stack Java Developer (Entry) 2546 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Conduct with the feature team members, system analysis, design, development and testing for their assigned technical products or applications within the context of an agile/DevOps delivery model.Maintain and develop, deploy, and operate frontend and backend cross...

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Back End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our client in the automotive industry is looking for a Back End Developer (Advanced) to join their Corporate Service Document and Output Management team. In this role, you'll develop and maintain document templates, work with XML, XPath, and scripting languages, and...

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ENVIRONMENT:A well-established shared services company located in Cape Town CBD is looking for a dedicated Scrum Master / IT Project Manager to join its dynamic team. The company provides high-quality support across multiple entities in areas such as Accounting,...

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ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a pivotal role in providing technical leadership and guidance to ensure the alignment of strategies and services as the next IT Infrastructure and Network Engineer sought by a cutting-edge Tech company in Durban. You will oversee high-impact, complex,...

Back End Developer – 1308

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Back End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

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