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....

Steady growth in global air cargo

Global air cargo markets continue to show resilience, according to the latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which shows modest, but steady, growth for August Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 4,1% compared...

Despite Windows 10 end of life, PC refreshes are patchy

PC shipments during the third quarter of 2025 grew 9,4% from the prior year, with global volumes reaching 75,8-million units, according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. “While...

How your travel documents could end up on the dark web

As international travel is reaching new highs, so is cybercrime targeting travelers. Joint research by NordVPN and Saily exposes the dark web’s growing market for stolen travel documents — from passport scans to loyalty accounts — and shows just how cheap it is for...

US to reverse ban on Nvidia AI chips to China

Nvidia will soon be able to resume advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chip shipments to China. The company blogs that Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang has been promoting AI in both Washington, DC and Beijing, emphasising the benefits that AI will bring to...

Slow growth for smartphone sales

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker , global smartphone shipments increased 1% year-over-year (YoY) to 295,2million units in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25). The smartphone market...

Global PC shipments up 4,4% in Q2

Worldwide PC shipments totaled more than 63-million units in the second quarter of 2025, a 4,4% increase from the second quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner. “In the second quarter of 2025, enterprise demand outpaced consumer demand,...

Parker snaps closest-ever images of the Sun

On its record-breaking pass by the Sun late last year, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe captured stunning new images from within the Sun’s atmosphere. These newly released images — taken closer to the Sun than we’ve ever been before — are helping scientists better understand...

Webb scratches under Cat’s Paw Nebula for third anniversary

To mark its third year of highly productive science, astronomers used the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope to scratch beyond the surface of the Cat’s Paw Nebula (NGC 6334), a massive, local star-forming region. Webb’s NIRCam instrument was used to look at this...

Disused coal mines could become sites of job creation

South Africa’s abandoned coal mines – often regarded as environmental hazards – could have hidden potential to promote sustainable jobs, economic diversity and community resilience in the context of the Just Energy Transition (JET). This insight comes from an analysis...

AI for Good summit pushes AI governance, skills, standards

With artificial intelligence (AI) innovation growing in speed and scale, the AI for Good Global Summit 2025 reinforced the global commitment to AI governance, skills, and standards. More than 11 000 participants from 169 countries participated this week at the AI for...

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Mastering SARS auto-assessments for tax season

With the South African Revenue Service (SARS) having announced the parameters of the auto-assessment for this year, there has been a flood of headlines with substantially the same message: this process offers numerous benefits, but it also requires due diligence from...

Keys to chief AI officer success

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International acclaim for SA healthcare system

The electronic medical records system CareOn, pioneered in South Africa by Netcare, has won the Digital Innovation Award at the seventh annual International Quality Awards held in London. The awards, spanning eight categories, highlight the achievements of exceptional...

Cyberattacks on third parties raise risks for financial services

Over the past few years, there has been an exponential surge of cyberattacks globally. New technologies, a proliferation of threat actors, greater sophistication and innovation skills invested in the cyber-underworld are all converging with the radical expansion of...

Phish, smish and pay: The high cost of security failure

Organisations want solutions that mitigate the growing security threat and elevate their security posture. They need a layered and intelligent approach to security capable of withstanding the threats. And there are a significant number of threats. In 2023, more than...

Inq enables Mimecase peering

Inq is providing Mimecast with the services needed to peer at NAPAfrica in Teraco Isando, enabling reliable routing and the free exchange of traffic with Africa's largest Internet exchange community. Inq connects more than 1 200 of the continent's largest corporations...

J2 Software is first global accredited Mimecast partner

Cybersecurity firm J2 Software has been awarded the Mimecast EMEA Customer Excellence of the Year Award - and is the first Mimecast Professional Services Authorised Partner worldwide. This recognition follows its previous accolade as South Africa's MSP Partner of the...

The art of communicating with employees during a crisis

During times of crisis, it is crucial for organisations to focus on engaging and communicating effectively with their employees. This becomes even more important with the increased tensions and protests surrounding South Africa's elections. Organisations facing...

Insurtech expands market for comprehensive insurance products

In sub-Saharan Africa, 52% of adults save in some way, according to the World Bank. Over the last decade, South Africa has made positive strides in financial inclusion, and more than 80% of the adult population now has bank accounts. But real financial inclusion is...

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National Technical Manager

A Very well established company in the East Rand is seeking a National Technical Manager to join their team.Minimum Requirements: Diesel / Auto Electrical/ Millwright Trade test Higher Management qualification Experience in training technical staff Knowledge of Excel...

Junior Data Engineer – Western Cape Montague Gardens

Junior DTP OperatorKick-start your creative production career in a fast-paced print and packaging environment.Montague Gardens, Cape Town | R6,000 R8,500 per month | Full-time, pension, 15 days leave, overtime | Hours: 07:00 to 16:00 / 08:00 to 17:00 About Our...

National Technical Manager – Gauteng Primrose

A Very well established company in the East Rand is seeking a National Technical Manager to join their team.Minimum Requirements: Diesel / Auto Electrical/ Millwright Trade test Higher Management qualification Experience in training technical staff Knowledge of Excel...

BA/Business Analyst (SAP or Dynamics 365) on-site (contract) TB

Seeking a skilled and proactive Business Analyst to bridge the gap between business operations and the SAP and Microsoft Dynamics 365 system functionality. This role involves working closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements, analyze processes, and...

Project Manager

Well respected construction company is looking for a Project Manager for a 7 month contract to be based on site for the construction of 2 bush camps in Mkuze and iMfolozi Game Reserves. To start ASAP.Requirements: Relevant Construction or Civil Engineering...

Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Hluhluwe

Well respected construction company is looking for a Project Manager for a 7 month contract to be based on site for the construction of 2 bush camps in Mkuze and iMfolozi Game Reserves. To start ASAP.Requirements: Relevant Construction or Civil Engineering...

Database Administrator

Purpose of the Role We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator to manage and optimise the organisation's databases, ensuring their reliability, performance, and compliance with relevant regulations and standards. This role requires a strong understanding of...

AML Analyst

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for an AML Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT/ Finances Qualifications Tertiary qualification (relevant degree/diploma in Finance, Law, Risk, Compliance, or related field).2-3 years' experience in AML,...

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