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....

EU’s Chat Control threatens the most secure messaging apps

Security specialists Surfshark say that its study of popular messaging apps reveals 90% of them use end-to-end encryption. But while some messaging apps are highly committed to user privacy, their efforts might not be sustainable in the long-run. Surfshark says the...

Unlocking the potential of biodegradable circuit boards

Looking to cut down on the electronic waste produced by traditional printed circuit boards (PCBs), engineers from the University of Glasgow and Jiva Materials are collaborating to develop more environmentally friendly, biodegradable boards for use in wireless...

Hybrid working boosts productivity

Businesses that empower employees to use local workspaces and offices as part of their hybrid working approach could boost productivity by 11% over the next five years. This is according to new global research from International Workplace Group (IWG) and Arup. This...

Developing countries urged to add more value

The world still has a long way to go in breaking commodity dependence, a situation where a country makes more than 60% of its merchandise export earnings from commodities. Such goods can be broadly categorised into three categories: energy, mining and agriculture – be...

Saffers embrace tech as a tool for progress

South Africans are not just keeping pace with global tech trends, they’re embracing them with confidence. According to the latest YouGov Profiles data, analysed by consumer insights agency KLA, South Africans have shown consistently positive attitudes toward emerging...

ICT leads SA’s record VC sector

Despite global economic uncertainties and constrained exit environments, Southern Africa’s venture capital (VC) sector closed off 2024 with a record R13,35-billion in active investments across 1 325 deals, up 24% year-on-year. These results were unveiled in the 2025...

UCT breakthrough transforms brain injury treatment

Research by University of Cape Town’s (UCT) paediatric neurosurgeon Professor Anthony Figaji – who has been awarded the Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship – has the potential to transform the global understanding and treatment of brain injury. Professor Figaji was awarded...

Edge data centre market to reach $109,91bn

The global edge data centre market size is estimated to reach $109,91-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 28,9% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Increasing adoption of Internet of things across various end-use industries, the...

Registration open for Capture the Flag competition

Kaspersky has opened registration for its new  Kaspersky{CTF} Capture the Flag competition, inviting academic and corporate teams from around the globe to compete in a battle of skill, strategy and innovation. The competition will run in five regional streams, with...

Tech brands are top phishing targets

Microsoft retained its position as the most targeted brand in the second quarter of 2025, appearing in 25% of all phishing attempts. This is according to the latest Brand Phishing Ranking for Q2 2025 from Check Point Research (CPR), outlining the brands most...

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Can AI help solve our health crisis?

The South African healthcare system faces challenges from insufficient resources and suboptimal working conditions that can contribute to professional burnout and systemic inefficiencies. By Henry Adams, country manager of InterSystems South Africa The introduction...

Four things to consider before investing in AI

AI is the biggest topic of conversation these days. Even though AI comes with especially useful applications and some very practical downsides, it's important to know how to frame the conversation with CIOs or CEOs before a company considers investing in it. By Eric...

Cloud Fundis slashes analytics processing costs by 50%

Data is the lifeblood of the digital age, and the ability to quickly and accurately analyse ever-increasing volumes of data is often what sets organisations apart from their competition. The sheer volume of data, coming from various different modern and legacy...

Infobip becomes an Oracle ISV partner

Infobip, a global cloud communications platform and a member of Oracle Partner Network (OPN), has become an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) with access to Oracle Integration Cloud. Now, businesses using any Oracle solution can access Infobip's omnichannel platform...

Kotani Pay obtains a CASP Licence

Kotani Pay has become what it believes to be the first on-ramp and off-ramp blockchain fintech to receive a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). "This is an exciting time for the Kotani Pay team....

Epson evolves Heat-Free Line Inkjet printing

Epson launched the AM-C400 and AM-C550 MFPs to deliver improved solutions to the A4 market, offering the energy-saving and productivity advantages afforded by Epson's existing Line Inkjet printers but in a smaller, A4 format. Boasting high print and scan speeds (up to...

Peach Payments acquires Operativa

Digital payments service provider Peach Payments has acquired customer software development firm Operativa as a going concern. The acquisition sees the full Operativa team integrated into Peach Payments, with Operativa co-founders Dayne Olivier and Ben Janecke taking...

SA business attracts clients in 46 countries

Pragma, a South African-based enterprise asset management company, is achieving global recognition and growth via its targeted software platform. This is according to recently-appointed CEO Scott Gibson, who says: "Pragma's roots are in engineering consulting...

Xero Beautiful Business Fund is open for entries

Small business platform Xero has announced the return of the Xero Beautiful Business Fund for 2024 -- an initiative offering more than R8-million in funding to support small businesses and non-profits with their growth plans and help drive future success. Entries for...

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

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Project Manager (3 month contract) – Eastern Cape East London

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 – Gauteng Randburg

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) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

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 – Gauteng Pretoria

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ClaimsLive Developer (C#.NET)

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Senior .Net Developer (Blazor) (Cape Town) (6 month contract)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a leading innovator in digital transformation, partners with governments and businesses to drive impactful social and economic change through technology. They are seeking a Senior .NET Developer to join their team of professionals who have led...

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