Mobile industry emissions are down, but pace needs to pick up

The mobile industry’s operational emissions fell by 8% between 2019 and 2023, even as mobile connections grew by 9% and data traffic quadrupled, according to the GSMA’s fifth annual Mobile Net Zero report released today. The findings show the mobile industry has...

AI agents seen as essential, not just experimental

A new study by the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that enterprises are expected to significantly scale AI-enabled workflows, many driven by agentic AI, relying on them for improved decision making and automation. The AI Projects to Profits study, which...

Africa’s foreign investment hit record high in 2024

The latest World Investment Report from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) highlights a significant rebound in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Africa. In 2024, foreign investment in the continent shot up by 75% to reach $97-billion, representing 6% of global...

How to stay on top of data and analytics trends

Going forward, half of business decisions will be augmented or automated by AI agents; executive AI literacy will drive higher financial performance; and critical failures in managing synthetic data will risk AI governance, model accuracy and compliance. These are...

Tech helps reunite users with unclaimed benefits

An estimated R90 billion in unclaimed assets lies dormant across South Africa, belonging to millions of individuals who remain unaware that these funds are rightfully theirs. Since the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) brought the issue to light in its 2022...

FNB scoops brand accolades

FNB has been recognised as the top performing financial institution across three categories at the 15th Brand Africa 100 South Africa’s Best Brands awards, being named the Most Admired Financial Services Brand, Most Admired Banking Brand and Most Admired African Brand...

Pick n Pay customers divert 1m plastic items from landfill

Pick n Pay is celebrating an environmental milestone: its Reverse Vending Machines (RVM) customer recycling initiative has now diverted over 1,1-million plastic and packaging recyclable items from landfill. Since launching the pilot in 2018, the RVM initiative has...

Is Bitcoin a safer bet than gold?

As gold prices hover near record highs, driven by insatiable central bank demand, a striking new global poll by deVere Group reveals that 73% of investors aged 24 to 45 now favour Bitcoin over the precious metal as a long-term investment. The survey of 730 clients...

Young workers drive growth in earned wage access

Data from Paymenow reveals that young people are leading the adoption of earned wage access (EWA). The number of active users of the Paymenow platform aged 18 to 33 grew by 132% over the past year, significantly outpacing the platform’s 73% growth among older users....

The devastating impact of cyberattacks on industrial companies

The majority of industrial organisations estimate their financial losses caused by cyberattacks at over $1-million - while almost one in four report losses exceeding $5-million and, for some, it surpasses $10-million, according to a joint study conducted by Kaspersky...

Ocean economy faces pressure, fragmentation

The latest Global Trade Update from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) examines the ocean economy - a vital driver of global trade now under growing pressure from environmental and geopolitical shocks. New analysis reveals that ocean-based sectors such as shipping,...

Dehorning rhinos drastically reduces poaching

A landmark international study published yesterday (5 June 2025) in the Science Journal reveals that dehorning rhinos significantly reduces the risk of poaching – one of these iconic species' most immediate threats. The research, co-led by the University of Cape Town...

Ambitious reforms needed to boost productivity, employment

South Africa has extraordinary growth potential, though low public investment and high costs of doing business have been holding back growth. Major structural reforms are needed to boost productivity and advance the country towards meeting its goals of durably...

Don’t be fooled by fake AARTO news

The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) has noted with concern the proliferation of fake news and misinformation surrounding the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act rollout. The agency urges members of the public to exercise caution...

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A shortage of key IT skills is holding back digital progress

South Africa is experiencing a significant IT skills shortage, jeopardising its digital transformation and economic growth. Essential fields such as cybersecurity, data analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and software development are notably impacted, revealing a...

Traditional customer contact channels are leading to a Kodak moment

South African businesses that continue to cling to traditional customer contact channels instead of adapting to new innovative solutions are passively digging an early grave. Many of them today remain resistant to embracing smartbot (AI-powered chatbot) technology and...

Mind security and privacy when creating a fun image of yourself

As the latest social media trend sees users jumping on the AI Action Figure craze by uploading personal information and photos to generate hyper-realistic AI dolls or action figures of themselves, Kaspersky urges South Africans to be cautious about the personal...

Stay vigilant as impersonation scams surge

Imposter or impersonation scams are on the rise in South Africa, with recent reports highlighting a significant increase in sophisticated fraud schemes that involve criminals posing as legitimate authorities, service providers, or individuals to deceive victims and...

Ransomware attack simulation training prepares for real attacks

Businesses today are forced to navigate an increasingly perilous landscape of cyber threats, characterised by the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks. By Graham Brown, country manager at Commvault The financial repercussions are staggering, with...

How AI and human initiative can defend against cyberattacks

When Mimecast released its most recent State of Human Risk report, one thing became abundantly clear: South African organisations are concerned about the threat of artificial intelligence (AI). By Yesh Surjoodeen, MD: southern and central Africa at HP That said, while...

The modern data centre needs more advanced cooling

The rise in hardware density in data centres is gaining speed and is largely driven by the demands of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), requiring more powerful servers and specialised hardware. By Ben Selier, vice-president: secure power for...

Digital readiness programs prepare the world for the future

As the first quarter of the 21st century continues to unfold, many, including the World Economic Forum, have noted that we are living in a digital age, one that is quickly becoming an artificial intelligence (AI) era. Dr Bienvenu Agbokponto Soglo, director of...

How AI agents are fixing scheduling headaches

For certain kinds of businesses, such as hairdressers and restaurants, scheduling appointments is relatively simple. You find an open slot on the website and fill out your personal details. Alternatively, you call reception and whoever answers the phone will do the...

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Our client, a leading Manufacturing company based in Port Shepstone, is looking to fill the position of Automation Engineer. Purpose of the Role:The position reports to the Maintenance Manager. The job entails ensuring the reliable operation of automation systems,...

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ENVIRONMENT:Are you an organizational ninja, tech-savvy problem solver, or natural-born planner? If you're ready to step into a fast-paced world of innovation and transformation—look no further! Our Client on the hunt for a Project Manager to join their dynamic and...

Solutions Architect at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East

Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Provide architectural and design leadership across solutions produced/consumed in/by the division. Collaborate with business architect and Business Analysts with business stakeholder engagement. Provide...

Automation Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Port Shepstone

Our client, a leading Manufacturing company based in Port Shepstone, is looking to fill the position of Automation Engineer. Purpose of the Role:The position reports to the Maintenance Manager. The job entails ensuring the reliable operation of automation systems,...

Junior Project Manager (George – Onsite) – Western Cape George

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Senior DBA: Oracle Solaris / Linux

Senior Unix/Linux System AdministratorSeasoned Unix/Linux System Administrator with over 8 years of experience administering and maintaining Oracle Solaris, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and Oracle Linux infrastructures across hybrid environments, including...

Junior Business Analyst

12 Month contract with possibility of becoming permanent. The Business Analyst assists in providing solutions to the business community by focusing on analysing business needs, processes, systems, and data to help improve efficiencies, solving problems, and supporting...

System Analyst

Our client in Sandton is urgently seeking a permanent (hybrid) System Analyst. The ideal candidate will apply creative and structured thinking to design, document, and test solutions that meet business needs. This role involves close collaboration with team members to...

Mobile Developer

Our client is searching for a talented Mobile Developer to join their team remotely. If you're passionate about building seamless mobile experiences and love the flexibility of working from anywhere, this could be the perfect fit for you! Key Requirements 5+ years'...

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