SA’s Refiant debuts long-context AI models
South African start-up Refiant has launched Protea, its suite of long-context AI models. With a 10 million-token context window, it is one of the largest ever made publicly available, and is accessible immediately. Until now, AI has been constrained by how much it can...
Economic activity weakens further in June
South Africa's economic activity slowed further in June 2026, with the PayInc Economic Index declining by 0,9% on a monthly basis, following a revised 2% decline in May. “At 102.4, the PayInc Economic Index reached its lowest level since November 2025, although it...
Infostealers caught mimicking Claude Code, OpenClaw and others
In March 2026, Kaspersky Threat Research has identified a new malicious campaign targeted at developers looking for installation instructions for Claude Code, a development agent created by Anthropic. When searching for “Claude Code download”, sponsored advertisements...
Preparing for AI’s impact on data and analytics
AI is expected to have an impact across all aspects of data and analytics (D&A) including leadership, governance, talent, market dynamics, the need for context, and the world beyond text-based models, according to the latest predictions from Gartner. “The pace of...
Skills, leadership key to alleviating SA’s water crisis
Decades of neglect around ageing infrastructure, water loss through reported and easily-repaired leaks, and the reluctance to hire relevantly skilled personnel have left many local municipalities struggling to deliver reliable, safe water services – so, hopefully,...
AI extends its vertical reach
An accelerated computing ecosystem is one that includes sectors like automotive, financial services, healthcare and life sciences, industrial, media and entertainment, quantum, retail, robotics and telecom. “All of these different vectors of AI have platforms that...
SA’s national bird, the blue crane, is under threat
A recent study suggests that intensive agricultural landscapes in the Western Cape may be reducing the breeding success of the iconic blue crane - South Africa’s national bird. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) FitzPatrick...
How the Middle East war is impacting business sentiment
Oxford Economics, in its latest Global Risk Survey, points out that business growth expectations have remained firm since the outbreak of war in the Middle East. But respondents judge that the chance of a sharp downturn has risen, with a one-in-six chance of global...
How systemic failures drive corporate crime
A new doctoral study at the University of Cape Town (UCT) offers a rigorous cross-jurisdictional analysis of how corporate crime emerges within listed companies, challenging conventional governance thinking, introducing new theories and proposing reforms to strengthen...
Subdued demand conditions weigh on manufacturing sentiment
Business confidence in the manufacturing sector came under renewed pressure during the first quarter of 2026, with lacklustre demand weighing on sentiment. According to the Q1 Absa Manufacturing Survey, the headline index number declined by 9 index points to 30 from...
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Don’t let your guard down over the silly season
As the festive season approaches, a tax refund might feel like the perfect gift - until it’s intercepted by cybercriminals, writes Geo Kilian, tax attorney at Hobbs Sinclair. As tax attorney, I’ve encountered countless stories of taxpayers falling victim to these...
Vertiv debuts compact, high-power density UPS
Vertiv has launched the Vertiv PowerUPS 9000, an energy-efficient, high-power density uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system with a compact footprint. The system is engineered to support IT applications from traditional computing to high density applications. It is...
Veeam welcomes new investors with $15bn valuation
Veeam Software has expanded its shareholder base in a $2-billion secondary offering, valuing the company at $15-billion. As of September, Veeam has generated $1,7-billion in annualized recurring revenue (ARR), with a 18% year-over-year growth rate including 31%...
Vodacom Western Cape enhances connectivity
The Western Cape is gearing up for what appears to be yet another record-setting festive season in 2024 as more domestic and international visitors flock to the province to enjoy its beautiful beaches, wine farms and nature reserves. Vodacom Western Cape region has...
Bolt Accelerator Program expanded to SA
Bolt has extended its economic empowerment initiative Bolt Accelerator Program, to South Africa. A €20 000 seed fund is now available to support business plans developed by Bolt drivers or their immediate family members. Program beneficiaries will be invited to pitch...
Payroll and HR trends for 2025 and beyond
The payroll and HR landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements and shifting employee expectations. As artificial intelligence (AI) redefines how companies manage payroll and HR, these processes are becoming smoother, more accurate and...
Digital education can power Africa’s next economic boom
With broadband internet access in Africa steadily growing from 26% to 36% between 2019 and 2022, and with internet penetration in Southern Africa reaching 73.1% by January 2024, Africa’s digital landscape has shifted rapidly. But, for Africa to truly unlock its...
5G Advanced: The invisible upgrade that could transform daily life
When 5G first arrived, it was advertised as a revolution in connectivity, promising blazing speeds and instant data access. But for most of us, the experience has been more evolutionary than revolutionary. By Rakesh Lakhani, head of networks solutions at Ericsson...
Ease employee anxiety during leadership changes
If the pandemic taught us anything about work culture, it’s that change can be exhausting. Our brains are programmed to recognise patterns. If we’ve tried an approach that worked before, we will likely do it again. Change, especially in leadership, can be disruptive...
Cisco, NTT Data partner to simplify 5G access
Cisco and NTT Data have expanded their partnership to transform how global enterprises access wireless connectivity. As demand for flexible and cost-effective connectivity surges, Cisco and NTT Data are responding with a unified solution backed by world-class support...
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Systems Engineer – Remote Remote
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