Logicalis US expands with Loial acquisition
Datatec’s subsidiary Logicalis USA has acquired 100% of the share capital of Loial, a New Mexico-based technology solutions provider with expertise in cybersecurity and managed services. The acquisition establishes a permanent Logicalis US location in New Mexico and...
African governments urged to align passenger systems with global standards
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SA’s rising young scientists take on global challenges
Three emerging young scientists are set to represent South Africa at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), showcasing innovative research that addresses critical global challenges in environmental sustainability, space science and biomedical...
SA’s economic recovery remains fragile
After nearly two decades of weak growth, declining investment and rising structural constraints, South Africa faces a narrow window in which decisive reforms could determine whether it escapes long‑term stagnation or remains trapped in low growth. Coface research...
AI will drive operational capability overhauls
A massive 80% of CEOs expect AI to force a high to medium degree of change to their operational capabilities, shifting the focus from digital business to autonomous business, according to a survey from Gartner. “Autonomous business is a strategy where self-learning...
Draft AI policy withdrawn amid AI hallucinations
Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi has announced the withdrawal of the Draft National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy following an internal process. “Following revelations that the Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy published...
Cyber resilience counts on contractors’ security
More than two-thirds of companies are willing to invest in the security of their contractors and suppliers to guarantee invulnerability to cyberattacks, while a further quarter is already doing that. This is according to a global Kaspersky study, which signals that...
What’s needed to increase women’s incomes
Five critical, interconnected domains drive income growth for low-income women micro-entrepreneurs. This is the main finding the Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Opportunity Leads Umbrella Program by BFA Global, a two-year collaboration with 11 enterprises in Kenya...
AI forces workforce transformation in services
Eighty-five percent of customer service and support leaders are expanding human agent responsibilities as AI reduces contact volume and shifts work toward higher-value tasks, according to a survey by Gartner. Just 31% have implemented, or are planning, frontline...
Urgent intervention sought as cheap cable imports surge
The latest Commodity Trade Observer report on low-voltage cable imports from March 2024 to February 2026 indicates that low-voltage cable imports have jumped 18% year-on-year to 19,27-million kilograms. Average prices have fallen sharply from R161/kg to R129/kg...
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Prevent your WhatsApp account from being hacked
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Zoho partners with Loita Business
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Krugerrand tokenisation brings gold into the digital trading market
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From progress to parity: empowering women in leadership roles
Over the past decade, organisations have made positive strides in advancing gender diversity and equity, including promoting and recruiting more women into leadership roles. This is a welcome development, but recent data shows that the road ahead is still paved with...
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Scrum Master – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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Background:The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...
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Senior Technical Specialist (Market Shaping – Supply side work-stream – Wits RHI) – Gauteng Hillbrow
Background:The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...
Native iOS Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
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