Bitcoin surges amid relief rally, Trump’s intervention
Bitcoin is surging as global markets rebound and US president Donald Trump reinforces his support for the digital assets sector in its intensifying confrontation with traditional Wall Street banks. This is the assessment from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as the...
Recruiting teams don’t use all the data to shape talent strategies
As the labour market undergoes unprecedented and rapid transformation, only 31% of recruiting functions are leveraging labor market data to shape their business and talent strategies, according to a survey by Gartner. “Given the evolving labor market, organisations...
Nvidia partners to build South Korean AI
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Climate action can save lives, boost sustainability
Science20 (S20) South Africa has issued its 2025 Statement on Climate Change and Well-being, calling for urgent, science-driven action to protect the well-being of people, ecosystems, and the planet. Climate change poses unprecedented risks to health, livelihoods,...
Grand theft telematics: security flaws threaten vehicle safety
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Cybercrooks are coming after your data and your money
Kathy Gibson reports - Cybercriminals are interested in your data and your money, and they are becoming increasingly good at getting their hands on both. The 2025 Microsoft Digital Defense Report reveals that data is the adversaries’ primary focus area, closely...
IBM launches new defence-focused AI model
IBM has announced the general availability of the IBM Defense Model, a purpose-built AI model designed to deliver reliable intelligence for defence and national security. Developed together with Janes, a leading provider of open-source defence intelligence, the IBM...
Manufacturing pressure drives October PMI lower
The seasonally adjusted PMI declined by 1.6 points to 49.2 in October, reversing the gain seen in September when the index reached 50.8. The latest reading suggests that the manufacturing sector remains under pressure, with respondents pointing to subdued domestic...
AI’s growing demand for resources is unsustainable
A new white paper from NTT Data highlights the urgent need to embed sustainability into every layer of AI development and deployment to counteract the technology’s environmental impact. Deploying innovative solutions for sustainable AI is a corporate responsibility...
Despite global pressures, SME confidence gets a boost
South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are cautiously optimistic that the newly established Madlanga Commission will mark a turning point in the fight against corruption and crime – long seen as one of the greatest barriers to doing business in the country....
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LexisNexis recognised for empowerment
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Cybersecurity in the era of quantum computing
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How unstructured data can help companies thrive in the AI era
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Evolving data challenges need evolving data protection solutions
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Connectivity a catalyst of SA’s digital economy
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Accounting for the E and S in ESG
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Seeking an experienced Full Stack Engineer to join the Agriculture and Health product teams. You will plan, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality, scalable products aligned with product strategy. This role requires strong SQL, Java, and data analysis...
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