Banks expect to hand decisions to AI – even if they can’t explain them

Banks are racing toward a future where AI no longer merely informs key credit, treasury, and risk decisions – it makes them autonomously. Yet AI governance is not keeping pace with adoption, according to new AI risk research by FT Longitude, SAS and Microsoft. Even as...

Mankind’s first journey to another star set for 2029 launch

Plans are underway for mankind’s first journey to another star – a trip that is expected to take about 80 000 years. The Fermi Explorer Mission, a nonprofit organisation, hopes to set off for Alpha Centauri by 2029. The more than 40-trillion kilometre journey is...

IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

As African CEOs embrace AI, ROI is still elusive

By Kathy Gibson - African companies are in the middle of learning and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and adapting to the changes it brings. But they are also looking beyond adoption at how to measure value from their AI investments, says Ladi Asuni, partner...

Mining industry urged to invest in disruptive digital technology

Digital technology stands to add significant value to the mining industry in terms of the exploration, project evaluation, mine design, operations, closure, and post-closure phases. This is the view of Heinrich Jantzen, senior mining advisor at Zutari, which will have...

IT distributor revenues remain under pressure

IT distributor revenue declined 6,2% year over year to $20.6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023 (4Q23), according to the IDC North America Distribution Tracker (NADT). This marked the fifth consecutive quarter of year-over-year revenue decline coming after nine...

Ecommerce Day set to boost online sales in SA

Online retail industry players, including PayFast, bidorbuy, PriceCheck, uAfrica, xneelo and Lulalend, are getting behind a new initiative to support the growth of South Africa's ecommerce industry. Ecommerce Day, which will take place on 10 March 2021, aims to grow...

China’s electric vehicle sales to grow 50% in 2021

New research from Canalys shows that a record 1,3-million electric vehicles (EVs) were sold in China in 2020. But year-on-year growth was modest at only 8%. In comparison, worldwide sales of EVs rocketed by 39% in 2020. In a new digital report, Electric vehicle...

Perseverance rover, Ingenuity helicopter report in from Mars

Pictures from the Mars Perseverance rover are coming through, giving us a new perspective of what the surface of the Red Planet looks like. And the Ingenuity Mars helicopter is almost ready to start working, to increase the mission's scope. Mission controllers at...

Households’ net wealth increases since lockdown

South African households' real net wealth increased by an estimated R1,009-trillion from the onset of the second quarter of 2020 to the end of the year (Q4 2020) - despite Covid-19, the lockdown, job losses and an economic contraction. This recovery follows an...

ZACR warns of ongoing cyber threats

The rise of global gangs of organised cybercriminals continues unabated and continues to pose a clear and present danger as South Africa's economy opens up. Curfews and lockdowns helped boost online activity tremendously in 2020 as South Africans sought digital ways...

Cyberbullying a top concern for SA parents

A massive 32% of South African parents claim that cyberbullying is a top concern when it comes to worries about their children, according to the "Responsible Digital Parenting" survey. It is no surprise as this Internet phenomenon has already caused such problems as...

What 5G could mean for SA

The rollout of 5G in South Africa's urban centres is likely to be one of the most significant technology events of 2021. By Samantha Naidoo, telco industry value advisor at SAP Africa Where 3G and 4G LTE technology provided increased speeds compared to their...

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Cyber Security Engineer (Junior) – EvdB – Gauteng Pretoria

Monitor and analyze security alerts to identify potential threats. Assist in the implementation and management of security measures to protect the organization's computer systems and networks. Conduct vulnerability assessments and provide recommendations for...

Software Developer – Gauteng Kempton Park

Requirements:IT Certification/Diploma/Degree: (IT Qualification is a must to apply for this position.Software Development: HTML, PHP, C#, VB, ASP.NET (MVC5), WCF, SQL - (Full Stack development)Using Visual Studio.Using SQL Server.Using Github/Devops.Windows server...

Magento2 Full Stack Developer – Cape Town at Accenture

Accenture SONG is one of the most innovative and fastest growing [Email Address Removed]ining the feel of a start-up and the advantages of being a global player, Accenture SONG truly has a diverse and multi-talented team. We are now strengthening our highly skilled...

Data Engineer

Our client is a development firm with offices in Stellenbosch and Johannesburg, focusing on the advancement of innovative agricultural technologies. They are in search of a proficient and enthusiastic Data Engineer to join their dynamic team in the role of integration...

Network Administrator (Intermediate) EvdB

Establishes network specifications by conferring with users, analysing workflow, access, information, and security requirements. Day to day administration of firewalls, switches, and routers, including interface configuration and routing protocols. Evaluating network...

Data Engineer (Python & SQL)

ENVIRONMENT:BUILD and maintain custom integrations with client systems as the next Data Engineer sought by a provider of Data-driven solutions with a global operational footprint. The team follows the Scrum methodology. You will work closely with the Project Teams to...

Applications Developer and Support

Requirements: The successful candidate will hold a relevant Degree/National Diploma in Information Technology/Computer Science/ Information Systems or equivalent coupled.At least 3-4 years' experience in an ICT applications development, implementation, support and...

Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is a development firm with offices in Stellenbosch and Johannesburg, focusing on the advancement of innovative agricultural technologies. They are in search of a proficient and enthusiastic Data Engineer to join their dynamic team in the role of integration...

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