LLMs will be 100 times more cost-efficient by 2030
By 2030, performing inference on a large language model (LLM) with one trillion parameters will cost GenAI providers over 90% less than it did in 2025, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data that GenAI models process. For the purposes of this analysis a...
Is extreme heat the defining climate and health threat to southern Africa?
Extreme heat is one of the most urgent and rapidly escalating climate and health risks facing countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), according to a new report from the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAF). The report - Climate Change and...
IBM and Riyadh Air build first AI-native airline
IBM and Riyadh Air have announced a major milestone in their collaboration, unveiling Riyadh Air as the world’s first AI-native airline. Designed from the ground up without legacy patchwork, these AI-driven operations provide the foundation to transform guest and...
AI-generated sites distribute remote access software used in attacks
Kaspersky has detected a malicious campaign, where attackers leverage AI-generated websites to distribute versions of the legitimate remote access tool Syncro. These fake sites attract users via search engines or phishing emails and mimic popular applications like...
Despite slowing momentum, global trade to hit record $35trn
Global trade is on course to exceed $35-trillion in 2025 for the first time, according to UNCTAD’s final Global Trade Update of the year. The new data confirm that trade continued expanding through the second half of 2025, even as geopolitical tensions, higher costs...
PayInc Economic Index holds encouraging signs for the economy
After six months of consecutive gains, the PayInc Economic Index, measuring the value of all electronic transactions processed through PayInc, levelled off in November 2025 but stayed higher than a year ago. Continued resilience and improving economic indicators point...
CEOs expect business to improve in 2026
The C-suite is entering 2026 with bolstered confidence - 95% of CEOs are optimistic about next year and 84% expect global economic conditions to improve, according to International Workplace Group’s (IWG) latest State of the C-Suite report. This rising optimism is...
Electric vehicles on the charge in 2026
In 2026, 116-million electric vehicles (EVs) – cars, buses, vans, and heavy trucks – are forecast to be on the road, according to Gartner. “Despite the US government introducing tariffs on vehicle imports and many governments removing the subsidies and incentives for...
Thinkst Applied Research takes over Computer Olympiad
The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has finalised the sale of the long-running Computer Olympiad programme to Thinkst Applied Research, the company behind the internationally recognised Thinkst Canary. The sale includes all...
Has SA turned a corner in new-vehicle sales?
As South Africa navigates a shifting and often unpredictable economic landscape, the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) says there are growing signs of improvement that could support increased confidence across the new-vehicle market - even as several...
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The central role of IoT and 5G in sustainable economic growth
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Automation is the future of printing – for reasons that may surprise
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Face your fears and land the compensation you deserve
Motivating for a salary increase or improved compensation package is one of the most nerve-wracking challenges employees can face. The anxiety surrounding the mere idea of having the conversation can be so debilitating, that this important act of self-advocacy often...
Business continuity and data management key for healthcare
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Powering modern data centres for sustainability
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FMCG e-commerce continues to deliver growth
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The role of people and technology in building security resilience
South Africa’s corporate and public sectors are under immense pressure to uphold the security practices and values that go hand-in-hand with digital transformation. As industries evolve, so too does the nature of the threats they face. By Gert Janzen, product manager...
The role of secure self-service solutions in tourism, hospitality
The travel and tourism industry could undergo a significant transformation as secure self-service solutions become integral to enhanced traveller or guest experiences and operational efficiency. “Travellers could benefit from far greater convenience while...
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Background:Exciting career opportunity for a Software Developer to develop and maintain backend servicesMinimum Requirements:Degree/Diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Development, or equivalent experience preferredIn the absence of a qualification...
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Business Systems Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Business Systems Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Paarl
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Azure Infrastructure and Security Specialist 1405 – Gauteng Gauteng
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Lead the design, build, and deployment of production-grade AI solutions on Microsoft Azure. Own end-to-end delivery—from data pipelines to model deployment, ensuring security, reliability, and compliance.ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement AI solutions using Azure AI...
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