Climate change is redrawing the malaria map in Africa

Malaria is the deadliest climate-sensitive infectious disease. Yet, researchers and public health officials have debated how climate change has shaped its spread. A new Nature study by an international team, including the University of Cape Town (UCT), resolved this...

AI is driving more breaches, at an average cost of $6m

One in four malicious breaches were AI-enabled – a 56% increase over last year – and these breaches cost an average of $6-million, roughly $1-million more than the global breach average of $4,99-million. This is among the findings from IBM's 2026 Cost of a Data Breach...

AI automation is having an impact on entry-level hiring

Nearly a quarter (22%) of CHROs report that at least one business leader in their organisation has stopped hiring for entry-level roles due to AI automation, according to Gartner. The 4Q25 Gartner survey of 110 heads of HR also found that 95% of organisations have...

Africa’s young people want jobs, clean government

Africa’s young people are more optimistic about the future of their countries, economies and the continent than at any point since the pandemic - but they are demanding jobs, cleaner government, safer communities, a stronger political voice and a model of democracy...

Using AI instead of entry-level hiring will cost more later

By 2030, 75% of supply chain organisations that paused hiring for entry-level roles in 2026 will pay premiums upward of 15% for early-career professionals, according to Gartner. “Many organisations are attempting to manage uncertainty today by pausing entry-level...

AI systems security spend: from zero to $8bn

The emerging AI systems security (AISS) market is forecast to grow from essentially zero to nearly $8-billion by 2030 as enterprises move AI applications, models, and agents into production. According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, AISS has moved...

Customer service jobs lost to AI are coming back

By 2027, 50% of companies that attributed headcount reduction to AI will rehire staff to perform similar functions, but under different job titles, according to Gartner. “While AI-driven layoffs have captured attention, the reality is more complex,” says Kathy Ross,...

AI to the fore as cyberattackers focus on Africa

Kathy Gibson reports - As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more accessible and sophisticated, we are going to see it playing a bigger role in cyberattacks. Tony Anscombe, chief security evangelist at ESET, describes how AI malware has made an appearance and will...

Services, acquisitions drive Vodacom revenue growth

Vodacom reported a 11% in group revenue for the quarter ended 31 December 2025, to R43,9-billion. Shameel Joosub, Vodacom Group CEO, comments: “During the third quarter, Vodacom Group made significant strategic progress, marked by two milestones that strengthen our...

Protect yourself against believable voice clones

A terrifying scam is spreading fast: criminals use AI to clone a loved one’s voice and call families with a fake emergency, like a kidnapping or accident, then pressure them to wire money immediately. A recently reported case where a mother received a call that...

Security risk, not routing, is driving SASE

Cumulative secure access service edge (SASE) spending across Security Service Edge (SSE) and Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN) is forecast to reach $97-billion between 2025 and 2030, according to Dell’Oro group. This level of spending is nearly three times larger than the...

OpenClaw growth raises red flags

The growth of OpenClaw (formerly Moltbot/Clawdbot), an open-source, self-hosted AI agent for autonomous task execution and browser control, has triggered major security alarms. More than 21 000 publicly accessible OpenClaw instances have been discovered online — a...

Professional esports athletes must register for tax

Gaming income earned by esports professionals is taxable. That’s the word from Mindsports South Africa president Colin Webster, who says the law is clear. “There is a specific inclusion in the gross income definition (the definition used as the starting point to...

Bitcoin holds line amid dollar flex

Bitcoin has stabilised between $75 000 and $80 000 following a sharp sell-off, signalling resilience rather than retreat as macro pressures briefly dominate market sentiment, according to financial advisors deVere Group. Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, says this...

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What MNEs need to know about the new Global Minimum Tax Act

President Cyril Ramaphosa recently signed into law the Global Minimum Tax Act and Global Minimum Tax Administration Act. “The new legislation gives effect to the OECD Global Anti-Base Erosion (GloBE) rules designed to alleviate a member country’s potential tax losses...

Naked raises R700m to accelerate insurance transformation

South African insurtech Naked has secured $38-million (about R700-million) in its latest funding round as it continues to redefine insurance through technology-driven convenience, transparency and cost-effectiveness. The Series B2 funding round was joined by global...

PMI, ITU collaborate on project management excellence

Project Management Institute (PMI) and the United Nations specialised agency for ICTs,  the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), have signed a collaboration agreement to enhance project governance, implementation, and the development of future-ready skills...

MainOne lights up on Equiano

MainOne has added another layer of service through the Equiano submarine cable, providing additional resiliency for enterprise customers to ensure uninterrupted service at no additional cost. By incorporating capacity on the Equiano submarine cable into its network,...

The transformative power of multicloud strategies on file storage

In an increasingly data-driven world, organisations are adopting multicloud strategies to meet their business needs. As companies contend with vast and complex amounts of unstructured data, a multicloud approach allows them to manage, access and protect their...

AI is a team effort

The use of AI and ML in the enterprise continues to grow. However, it comes with many challenges, from developing and deploying to managing AI and ML models. As a result any organization must always view an AI initiative as a cross-departmental team effort. Andreas...

Prioritise data strategies in 2025

As South African businesses navigate an increasingly data-driven world, many face the challenge of turning overwhelming amounts of information into actionable insights. Ferdinand Steenkamp, co-founder at Tregter, emphasises the urgency for companies to adopt clear,...

Data key to modern agriculture

Growers will tell you that successful farming is a mix of science and instinct – and those instincts are honed through many generations. But today the science of farming is getting better and better as deployment of technology tools, such as drones, precision...

Key trends transforming the BPO Industry in 2025

The business process outsourcing (BPO) industry is at a pivotal juncture, poised to redefine its role in a rapidly evolving landscape. By Peter Andrew, CEO of CCI South Africa As we step into 2025, several key trends are driving innovation, growth, and transformation....

Strategies that will determine a fintech’s success in 2025 and beyond

There’s no shortage of opportunity in the African digital financial services sector. However, this doesn’t mean that fintechs can just show up and grow. Juan Seco, chief growth officer at Mukuru There are established fintech brands operating alongside new players in...

Senior Test Analyst (eCommerce)

My client based in Woodstock is currently looking for an eCommerce Senior Test Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Proven experience as a Senior Test Analyst in large-scale eCommerce environments.Hands-on...

SAP Functional Consultant (Chief Expert) 0105

Operational support for and execution of payroll runs in different countries.Functional support of business teams.Maintain payroll schemas and rules.Configure business requirements in payroll.Conduct Functional tests and System Integration tests.Manage and resolve...

Senior Test Analyst (eCommerce) – Western Cape Woodstock

My client based in Woodstock is currently looking for an eCommerce Senior Test Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Proven experience as a Senior Test Analyst in large-scale eCommerce environments.Hands-on...

SAP Functional Consultant (Chief Expert) 0105 – Gauteng Pretoria

Operational support for and execution of payroll runs in different countries.Functional support of business teams.Maintain payroll schemas and rules.Configure business requirements in payroll.Conduct Functional tests and System Integration tests.Manage and resolve...

Senior Test Analyst

My client based in Woodstock is currently looking for a Senior Test Analyst - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Minimum 5+ years' experience as a Test Analyst, with strong exposure...

Full Stack Developer (Entry) 2469 NM

Design, build, and optimize complex Java microservices and Angular front-end modules.Lead solution architecture discussions and guide junior developers on best practices.Implement automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and ensure code quality across the stack.Collaborate...

Senior Test Analyst – Western Cape Woodstock

My client based in Woodstock is currently looking for a Senior Test Analyst - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Minimum 5+ years' experience as a Test Analyst, with strong exposure...

Full Stack Developer (Entry) 2469 NM – Gauteng Pretoria

Design, build, and optimize complex Java microservices and Angular front-end modules.Lead solution architecture discussions and guide junior developers on best practices.Implement automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and ensure code quality across the stack.Collaborate...

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Organize and facilitate key Scrum ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.Provide guidance and support to the team members on Agile principles and practices, helping them to understand and implement Agile methodologies...

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