Research shows that humans and honeyguides speak in local dialects

Researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT), working with international collaborators, have shown that people in northern Mozambique use regionally distinct “dialects” when communicating with honeyguide birds, revealing a striking parallel to the way human...

Windows 11 upgrades pushed global PC shipment growth over 9% in 2025

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 71,5-million units in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 9,3% increase from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner. For the full year, worldwide PC shipments totaled more than 270-million units, a 9,1%...

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...

Autonomous AI agents not yet widely planned

Only 15% of IT application leaders said they are currently considering, piloting, or deploying fully autonomous AI agents (goal driven AI tools that do not require human oversight), according to a survey by Gartner. In May and June 2025, Gartner conducted an...

Resellers: Make your voice heard

Voting has officially opened for the South African IT distribution channel’s most prestigious awards – the Channelwise Awards 2025 – where resellers and partners get the chance to rate and reward their top distributors and vendors. “Over the years, the Channelwise...

UN Broadband Commission reviews 15 years of progress

The UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development has commemorated 15 years of advancing universal broadband access and digital inclusion. Founded in 2010 by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural...

ESA tracks rare interstellar comet 

Astronomers have confirmed the discovery of a rare celestial visitor: a comet from beyond our Solar System. Officially named 3I/ATLAS, the newly-identified interstellar object is only the third of its kind ever observed, following the famous 1I/ʻOumuamua in 2017 and...

How AI factories can help relieve grid stress

In many parts of the world, including major technology hubs in the US, there’s a years-long wait for AI factories to come online, pending the buildout of new energy infrastructure to power them. Now Emerald AI, a US startup, is developing an AI solution that could...

AI video market prepares for 32% CAGR

The global AI video market size is estimated to reach $42,29-billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 32,2% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. AI video technologies provide substantial cost savings and efficiency improvements by...

SA businesses are ready to reap AI benefits

A new survey reveals that 77% of South African business decision-makers are ready to adopt AI tools immediately – and more than half are already experiencing measurable outcomes. These findings point to a tech-savvy market that is not just exploring AI, but actively...

The high price of flawed hiring practices

Poor candidate experiences in corporate hiring don’t only drive away top talent, they also inflict lasting damage on company reputations, and organisations would do well to consider the unintended impact of flawed hiring practices, a leadership expert says. “South...

Covid survivors show high rates of neuropsychiatric symptoms

New research led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) found a high burden of persistent neuropsychiatric symptoms in South African Covid-19 survivors, even up to two years after infection. Despite extensive testing, the researchers found no reliable early blood...

New spyware is disguised as legal threats

Kaspersky has detected a rapidly escalating malicious campaign that has targeted over 1 100 corporate users since June 2025. The attackers pose as a legal firm and in their emails threaten recipients with lawsuits over alleged domain name patent violations, aiming to...

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Xbox Game Camp returns to Africa

Microsoft, through its Africa Transformation Office (ATO), has announced the second edition of Xbox Game Camp in Africa with a view to bolstering local developer talent and fast-tracking the growth of the continent’s gaming industry. The two-day online conference,...

Navigating cloud migration concerns in HR and payroll

Increasingly dominated by cloud solutions, the global payroll and HR software market is forecast to top $61-billion by 2030. Mathew Payne, CIO of CRS Technologies This growth reflects the shift towards cloud-based payroll and HR systems in businesses of all sizes and...

AI makes its mark in real estate

In the dynamic world of real estate, where time is money and information is key, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape of how estate agents conduct business, says Antonie Goosen, principal and founder of Meridian Realty. From...

AI-powered telehealth can supercharge employee wellbeing

The fusion of technology and healthcare has reshaped how organisations approach employee wellness, and telehealth is at the forefront of this change. By Arvind Raichur, CEO and co-founder of Eagle Intelligent Health Daily, approximately 15% of South African employees...

Powering sustainability through EV battery manufacture

To achieve global Net Zero emissions by 2050, manufacturers are embracing more sustainable practices. A key player in this has become the electric vehicle (EV) sector which is expected to account for 60% of global car sales by 2030. This means that EV batteries have...

Lessons learned from ransomware attacks

Every organisation faces the looming threat of ransomware. Malicious actors take control of IT assets and demand ransoms, writes Divan de Nysschen, cybersecurity architect at NEC XON. Whether automated or human-operated, this type of malware encrypts files and...

Why rapid response is important

The volume of cybersecurity services in South Africa is expected to top R6,65-billion this year driven in part by the growing adoption of cloud computing services across the business landscape. By Ross Anderson, business unit executive at Duxbury Networking Companies,...

How will Google’s delay in killing third-party cookies impact you?

Google's plan to change the way online advertising is delivered in its Chrome web browser will not happen by the end of the year as intended. This is a setback for ongoing efforts to enhance consumer privacy on the internet, writes Anna Collard, senior vice-president...

Nutanix, Nvidia collaborate to accelerate enterprise AI adoption

Nutanix has announced a collaboration with Nvidia aimed at helping enterprises more easily adopt generative AI (GenAI). Through the integration of Nvidia NIM inference microservices with Nutanix GPT-in-a-Box 2.0, customers will be able to build scalable, secure,...

Business Analyst Specialist

Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and align organisational strategy, business needs, and IT capabilities.Develop, document, and maintain models, views, and frameworks to illustrate current and future business and IT landscapes.Translate complex business...

Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

Senior Project ManagerLead groundbreaking projects in the defense /aerospace technology!R 990,000 - R 1,430,000 per annumJoin a leading technology firm dedicated to revolutionizing the digital world. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your project management...

Junior Project Manager at Codeplex – Gauteng Bryanston

Role description:We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Junior Project Manager to join our team and lead the successfulplanning, execution, and delivery of software implementation projects. As a Junior Project Manager, you will collaboratewith...

Business Analyst Specialist – Gauteng Edenburg

Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and align organisational strategy, business needs, and IT capabilities.Develop, document, and maintain models, views, and frameworks to illustrate current and future business and IT landscapes.Translate complex business...

Senior Systems Analyst

Senior Systems Analyst Degree or Diploma and/or CBAP Certification. Experience and Exposure: 8 years plus or more in systems analysis experience - payments and Forex industry domain Strong working knowledge of Use Cases and UML.Solid understanding of the ISO20022...

Solutions Architect

Cloud Solutions Architect / Platform EngineerAccelerate your career with a global automotive leader!R [Phone Number Removed]; - R [Phone Number Removed]; plus benefitsJoin a dynamic and successful automotive group with over 70 years of excellence in the industry. As a...

Software Engineer (Frontend) – React.js Developer (SvW)

As a Frontend Software Engineer a, you'll play a pivotal role in building and maintaining the next generation of e-commerce solutions. You'll design, develop, and optimise scalable software that drives innovation and delivers real value for our users. Your day-to-day...

Senior Systems Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Senior Systems Analyst Degree or Diploma and/or CBAP Certification. Experience and Exposure: 8 years plus or more in systems analysis experience - payments and Forex industry domain Strong working knowledge of Use Cases and UML.Solid understanding of the ISO20022...

Solutions Architect – Gauteng Primrose

Cloud Solutions Architect / Platform EngineerAccelerate your career with a global automotive leader!R [Phone Number Removed]; - R [Phone Number Removed]; plus benefitsJoin a dynamic and successful automotive group with over 70 years of excellence in the industry. As a...

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