AI deployment study uncovers surprising trends

Kathy Gibson reports - While artificial intelligence (AI) is being integrated into most types of work, there are signs it might be flagging. This is among the headline findings from BCG X’s AI at Work report, which uncovered some unexpected trends as companies start...

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...

Steady growth predicted for high-performance computing

The global high-performance computing (HPC) market is expected to reach $87,31-billion by 2030 and is expected to grow at 7,2% CAGR from 2025 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. High-performance computing can be categorised into high-performance...

Donors commit to fund Gavi vaccines

World leaders have pledge support for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, with a total of more than $9-billion secured against a targeted $11,9-billion budget for its next five-year strategic period from 2026 to 2030 (Gavi 6.0) at the Global Summit: Health and Prosperity...

ISPA cries foul over AfriNIC voting

South Africa’s Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has sounded concerns – and opened a criminal case – over voting at the AfriNIC elections held in Mauritius on Monday (23 June 2025). The industry body has issued a statement regarding issues with the...

Africa leads in blockchain VC funding 

While blockchain accounts for 3,2% of total venture capital (VC) funding globally, it commands a much stronger 7,4% share in Africa - more than double, underscoring the continent’s strategic embrace of the technology and its alignment with local needs. According to CV...

Ransomware is alive and well – and companies are paying up

Companies are still paying up to get their data back after a ransomware incident – at almost 50%, this is the second-highest rate in the six years that Sophos has been running its annual State of Ransomware report. The good news is that they are often paying less that...

May 2025 sees continued salary moderation

The average take-home pay slowed for the third consecutive month in May 2025, according to the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which tracks approximately 3,8-million salary earners in South Africa. This trend reflects the impact of a subdued economic...

Microsoft aims to create enablers for SA’s future in AI

Microsoft South Africa hosted its AI Skilling Day, bringing together more than 2 000 learners, industry leaders, customers, partners, government officials, and community stakeholders dedicated to advancing the future of South Africans. AI is already reshaping...

HPE partners with Nvidia on AI factories

At HPE Discover in Las Vegas, HPE announced new solutions to supercharge the creation, adoption and management of AI factories across the AI lifecycle and for every type of organisation. HPE is expanding its Nvidia AI Computing by HPE portfolio of AI factory solutions...

Donating blood preferential to handing over health data, survey finds

While 69% of Americans are comfortable sharing their health data to improve their own care, only 40% are comfortable sharing that same data with tech companies for AI-driven products. This is according to new Qlik research, which also finds that, despite growing AI...

SAS Hackathon open for registration

While artificial intelligence (AI) remains the hottest area in business and technology, many people and organisations struggle to use it effectively to deliver value. The fifth annual SAS Hackathon, open for registration now through 31 August 2025, provides a way for...

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Navigating SA’s national payment system regulatory framework

In meeting its policy commitments and addressing the regulatory challenges that come with the rising prominence of non-bank payment operations, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) published two draft documents in the first quarter of 2025. By Lerato Lamola, partner...

Can IT save the planet (and your bottom line)?

The digital age’s insatiable demand for computing power has collided with an urgent and pressing need for sustainability. By Vishal Barapatre, group chief technology officer at In2IT Technologies As data centres and AI workloads consume unprecedented energy, IT...

Solar’s second act begins

Renewable energy is no longer about a few rooftop panels; businesses that want to reap the benefits must diversify. By Sakhile Ngcongwane, business development manager at SolarAfrica As the energy landscape shifts and policy signals grow increasingly mixed, many are...

Outdated systems are a hacker’s dream

Cybercrime is evolving faster than systems can keep up, so if your business is still sitting in the past, it’s sitting with vulnerabilities, writes Richard Frost, head of innovation and technology at Armata Cyber Security. According to the ‘Connected Business: digital...

Communication needs practice, not just tools

It’s been a few years since the height of the pandemic, but many of us are still recalibrating not just how we work, but how we connect. By Bernadette Froelich, chief HR officer at DAC Systems The long stretch of isolation during Covid and the fragmented shift to...

How hybrid work positively impacts people, profits and planet

As businesses across the globe adapt to new operational strategies, South African companies are increasingly turning to hybrid work to provide flexibility and efficiency. Hybrid working - a flexible model that combines in-office and remote work, enabling employees to...

Empowered people are the real cyber superpower

It's time to retire the tired narrative that employees are the “weakest link” in cybersecurity. They're not. They're simply the most frequently targeted. And that makes sense – if you’re a cybercriminal, why brute-force your way into secure systems when you can just...

SA’s tech future depends on young talent

If you ask any South African tech leader what keeps them up at night, chances are the answer will not just be the country’s unreliable energy grid or regulation. Ralph Berndt, head of sales and marketing at inq South Africa You can add skills to that list as well. Or...

Non-linear careers: a guide to starting over later in life

In a world where lifelong tenure at a single company is a thing of the past and the workplace is being rapidly reshaped by technological and AI disruption, non-linear career paths have become not just common, but a practical response to a constantly evolving...

Your smartphone is an AI-powered work ally – If you use it right

Wherever your team works, remote, hybrid, or on-site, one thing’s certain: they’re never far from their phones. It’s one of the constants of modern work life. But for forward-thinking organisations, the personal smartphone is no longer just a communication tool, it’s...

Electron/React Developer (Hybrid) – Gauteng Lone Hill

Our client, a leader in mining technology, delivering advanced analytics and solutions to improve operational efficiency and safety is seeking a highly skilled Electron/React Developer to join their development team in Lonehill, Sandton. The ideal candidate will have...

Azure Devops Engineer – Gauteng Sandton

We are looking for a highly skilled Azure DevOps Engineer with 8-10+ years of experience to join our client in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing DevOps solutions for enterprise-scale SaaS applications. This...

Senior Oracle DBA at IT Company

senior oracle DBA Available for a 12 months contractCan do both core and apps DBA tasksIn core - must have RAC and Rman with perf tuning in Apps must have experience in cloning and patch man.Cloud SaaS exp or OCI - will be advantagoes Desired Skills: DBA RAC Rman SaaS...

XR Simulation Developer – (Freelance – 3 month – 12 months)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a pioneering EdTech startup revolutionizing STEM education through cutting-edge technology, is seeking a skilled XR Simulation Developer to lead the immersive development of their AVR Content Development Project. In this role, you'll be...

Test Analyst at QES

My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently looking for a QA Test Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis (12 months) Contract /Woodstock / Retail / Fulltime Onsite / South African Citizen Industry: Supply Chain Job category: QA Test Analyst...

Senior Oracle DBA at IT Company – Gauteng Midrand

senior oracle DBA Available for a 12 months contractCan do both core and apps DBA tasksIn core - must have RAC and Rman with perf tuning in Apps must have experience in cloning and patch man.Cloud SaaS exp or OCI - will be advantagoes Desired Skills: DBA RAC Rman SaaS...

Test Analyst at QES – Western Cape Woodstock

My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently looking for a QA Test Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis (12 months) Contract /Woodstock / Retail / Fulltime Onsite / South African Citizen Industry: Supply Chain Job category: QA Test Analyst...

Embedded Software Development Engineer

An opportunity exists for an individual who is passionate about software development for embedded systems in C++ and has some experience. Become an expert in real time operating system configuration and development. Key Requirements University Degree that as a minimum...

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