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....

Altron goes live with AI Factory

Altron has successfully deployed what it believes to be South Africa's first operational AI Factory, powered by Nvidia AI infrastructure including Nvidia accelerated computing and Nvidia AI Enterprise software. The platform delivers comprehensive AI infrastructure,...

Sports fans demand always-on engagement from teams

There is a growing demand among sports fans for always-on, personalised engagement with their favourite teams. A global study from Infobip shows that two-thirds (66%) of fans feel disconnected due to poor club communication, rising to 81% among those under 35. The...

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...

Hybrid working key to productivity during school holidays

Almost two-thirds (62%) of working parents find organising childcare during school holidays to be a significant source of stress – and, as a result, more than half (55%) utilise their annual leave to meet childcare duties. This is according to new research from IWG,...

Cybersecurity professionals continue to seek improvements

Despite the majority of South African cybersecurity experts in large organisations being happy with their current protection, they are constantly on the lookout for stronger and more flexible security solutions. A new study - Improving resilience: cybersecurity...

AI-powered coding competition empowers 90 kids

When RocketHour decided to host an AI-assisted coding competition during the July school holidays, it aimed to explore how AI changes the way we teach and how accessible it makes complex tasks for younger students. And it demonstrated that 90 11-to-13 year-olds, a...

Nation-state actors exploit SharePoint vulnerability

High-profile local and global sites alike have fallen victim to a newly-uncovered vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint. In South Africa, National Treasury is among the customers affected, while international users like the US nuclear weapons agency have also been...

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Retool the workforce for 4IR

We're almost a decade into the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). This phase of digitisation is characterised by rapid technological advancements and disruptive trends such as increased data and connectivity, advanced analytics, human-machine interaction, and...

Vertiv ready for Kenyan telco, data centre partnerships

Telecommunications and data centre providers around the world, and especially in Africa, face increasing challenges in meeting the demands driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and the rapidly changing technology landscape, which is impacting their infrastructure and...

AI integral to future of software development jobs

Employers must innovate on developer employee experience to retain talent, writes Insaaf Daniels, human capital director at redPanda Software. One can barely read anything relating to technology in 2024 that does not refer to artificial intelligence (AI). This is not...

Reliable delivery key to good customer experience

Providing a reliable and trustworthy delivery solution is the key to ensuring an exceptional customer experience. When customers can count on timely and accurate deliveries, their confidence in your business grows, leading to increased satisfaction and long-term...

AI is transforming financial services

The financial services sector is taking its first tentative steps on its journey into artificial intelligence (AI) with the technology predicted to change everything from the way financial institutions detect fraud to the way they serve customers. By Dean Wolson, GM...

Harness AI to unlock human potential

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, there is a growing narrative that it threatens human jobs. However, according to Lyndy van den Barselaar, Managing Director at ManpowerGroup South Africa, AI is not a threat but a tremendous opportunity to enhance...

Business travel myths to make you rethink your next trip

Business travel often gets a bad rap. But what if much of what we think we "know" is actually a myth? Challenging these misconceptions can not only save money but also make your trips more productive and even enjoyable. Bonnie Smith, GM of Corporate Traveller,...

Customer service in an AI-driven future

Generative AI has recently taken centre stage as a transformative tool for businesses, particularly in customer service. Often, discussions around AI in this space focus on overcoming customer service challenges. However, instead of using AI to keep customers at arm's...

Trinity receives Vodacom accolade

IoT service provider Trinity has been named the Best Performing Partner in IoT Sales at the recent Vodacom Business Partner Awards. "Since launch, we have been dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation in the IoT industry. Our team has been relentless in their...

IT Infrastructure and Network Engineer (DBN Hybrid)

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

?? We're Hiring: Document Template DeveloperWant to work on intelligent document automation solutions? ??Must-have skills:?? Document template development experience?? XML & XPath proficiency?? Perl & Unix scripting (basic level)?? Familiarity with SDLC...

Back End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

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...

Back End Developer – 1308 – Gauteng Pretoria

?? We're Hiring: Document Template DeveloperWant to work on intelligent document automation solutions? ??Must-have skills:?? Document template development experience?? XML & XPath proficiency?? Perl & Unix scripting (basic level)?? Familiarity with SDLC...

Project Manager (3 month contract)

Requirements:A relevant BSc / Btech or National Diploma in Quantity Surveying and Project ManagementMust be registered with SACPCMP, or eligible to registerAt least 8 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor/ Project Manager/Construction Manager of medium to large...

IOS Developer

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Security Solutions provider in Johannesburg is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior iOS Developer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Swift and SwiftUI and a proven track record of delivering...

IT Cybersecurity Engineer (DBN Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge Tech company in Durban seeks the technical expertise of a highly skilled IT Cybersecurity Engineer to join its team. Your core role will be to enhance the security offering, ensuring proactive threat management, effective incident response,...

Front End Developer – 1274

?? We're Hiring: Angular Front-End DeveloperReady to craft seamless user experiences while working across the stack? ??Must-have skills:?? Angular, TypeScript, HTML, CSS & OIDC?? CI/CD pipelines & Git version control?? UX focus – optimize user journeys &...

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