Between geopolitics and AI, global economic outlook hangs in balance

The global economic outlook has deteriorated sharply in recent weeks, according to the latest edition of the World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists’ Outlook. Nearly nine in 10 chief economists surveyed expect global growth to weaken over the next 12 months, reversing...

Same job, different province, different pay

New jobs data shows significant variances in how much professionals in different parts of South Africa can earn based on regional, labour market dynamics. This is according to Pnet’s May 2026 Job Market Trends Report, which includes an exploration of how salary ranges...

NASA plans for a return to the Moon – this time to stay

NASA is embarking on one of the most ambitious space endeavors in its history: building the Moon Base near the lunar South Pole, establishing humanity’s first sustained presence on the Moon. The lunar South Pole is one of the most strategically and scientifically...

Supply chain planning threatened by AI hype and ‘agent washing’

Agentic AI is reshaping the supply chain planning landscape, but hype and “agent washing” are creating real risks for organisations under pressure to deliver results, according to Gartner. Supply chain planning (SCP) leaders who focus on proven use cases, strengthen...

Kaspersky uncovers hidden attack chains in Notepad ++ compromise

Kaspersky researchers have discovered that attackers behind the Notepad++ supply chain compromise targeted a government organisation in the Philippines, a financial institution in El Salvador, an IT service provider in Vietnam, and individuals across three countries...

Large warehouse operations set to adopt gamification

By 2028, 40% of large warehouse operations and distribution centres will have deployed employee engagement and gamification tools to motivate their workforces, according to Gartner. Gamification in logistics applies game design principles (such as points, badges,...

NTT Data, AWS to deliver AI-powered contact centre solutions

NTT Data has signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver AI-powered, industry-specific contact centre solutions built on Amazon Connect. As part of the agreement, NTT Data will launch Managed Customer Experience (MCX) for...

Lack of expertise dooms 95% of enterprise AI projects

A stark reality check awaits contact centre leaders pursuing AI transformation: while 95% of enterprise AI initiatives fail to reach production, the underlying cause isn't technological limitations - it's the critical shortage of expertise needed to execute...

Scale of investment in data centres is unprecedented

Data centres are expanding at record speed to meet the dual pressures of artificial intelligence (AI) workloads and sustainability demands, says GlobalData. With AI driving unprecedented growth in capacity, investment, and infrastructure scale operators must also...

Banking’s AI future: Five lessons from industry execs

AI is no longer a distant promise on the banking industry’s horizon - it’s a present-day imperative - and banks are rising to the moment, according to IDC, which forecasts the sector’s annual AI spending will reach nearly $67-billion globally by 2028, more than double...

Einstein Cross opens a new window to dark matter

An international team of astronomers,  including one from the University of Cape Town (UCT), has spotted a very rare sight in the early Universe: a galaxy that appears as an “Einstein Cross” – four bright images arranged like a cross, with an extra fifth image shining...

SA graduates face tough path to adulthood

A new report by the University of Cape Town’s Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing has revealed that South African graduates find the transition to adulthood more challenging than ever. The research – The First 100 Paychecks – says that more than 80% of surveyed...

Gemini in Chrome AI browser is a privacy nightmare

The newest Gemini in Chrome mobile AI browser collects the most user information out of all AI browsers recently analysed by Surfshark. It collects data such as users’ names, precise location, and browsing history. And a cybersecurity expert has drawn attention to an...

Bitcoin breaks record at $125k

Bitcoin has broken through $125 000 for the first time in its history, and deVere Group CEO Nigel Green predicts the cryptocurrency will climb to $150 000 before the end of the year, supported by a weaker dollar, sustained institutional inflows, and political backing...

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APPSolve secures exclusive African distribution to SplashBI

IT services and advisory company APPSolve has secured a value-added distributor agreement with SplashBI, giving it exclusive rights of the SplashBI products in Africa. "This partnership with SplashBI represents a significant growth opportunity for APPSolve and...

APPSolve secures exclusive African distribution to SplashBI

IT services and advisory company APPSolve has secured a value-added distributor agreement with SplashBI, giving it exclusive rights of the SplashBI products in Africa. "This partnership with SplashBI represents a significant growth opportunity for APPSolve and...

UBO steps up in the digital era

What are the risks of unintentionally transacting with a shady shell company or funds gained from criminal activities? In South Africa, it's substantial. For example, investigators recently uncovered 61,000 shell companies listing the same Tshwane mall as their...

Eduvos partners with Braintree to streamline processes

Eduvos has simplified student registration from a 90-day process to under an hour, and more than doubled its enrolment numbers, thanks a partnership with Microsoft technology partner Braintree. Having previously struggled with a manual enrolment process and fragmented...

SA needs enabling regulations to allow AI innovation for cypto

The transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer simply a hypothetical concept as the significant benefits of this technology are being realised across every facet of business, industry, and our daily lives. By Andre van den Berg, director:...

Data for ransom: Yours …

The highest number of data compromises tracked by the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) was 1 860, impacting around 300-million people in 2021. Until 2023. The ITRC tracked 3,205 data compromises affecting 353,027,892 individuals at a 72% increase on 2021's...

What South Africans need to know about the TikTok debate

As the debate around TikTok continues to unfold, social media users are grappling with the layers of issues surrounding the potential ban of the popular social media app in the US and other countries. "From national security concerns to data privacy and children's...

AI strategies should start with data strategies

As the hype around Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to gather steam, companies of all sizes and from all sectors are investing in the technology. By Richard Firth, CEO of MIP Holdings According to a Forbes Advisor survey, more than half of businesses are using...

Is data held by your favourite online marketplace secure?

South Africa's Information Regulator recently revealed that it receives more than 150 monthly data breach notifications - a considerable increase from last year's average of 56. Hackers are doing the country's already battling economy no favours: the 2023 Cost of a...

Voice-powered AI fast becoming an indispensable business tool

"I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that." For decades, that immortal line from 2001: A Space Odyssey was what people imagined voice-powered artificial intelligence (AI) would be like. As technology advanced, we got more sympathetic portrayals of voice-powered AI...

Senior Data Analyst/Telescope Operator

The Senior Data Analyst/Telescope Operator will be part of the science operations team and will lead a team of 4-5 data analysts/operators to support company science operations and development activities during the construction phase and will be responsible for the...

Senior Data Analyst/Telescope Operator – Western Cape Cape Town

The Senior Data Analyst/Telescope Operator will be part of the science operations team and will lead a team of 4-5 data analysts/operators to support company science operations and development activities during the construction phase and will be responsible for the...

Senior System Engineer

About ReversideReverside is an established IT services provider specialising in Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support. We are continuously looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team.We are seeking a Senior...

Senior System Engineer – Gauteng Gauteng

About ReversideReverside is an established IT services provider specialising in Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support. We are continuously looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team.We are seeking a Senior...

Senior Android Developer

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Security Solutions provider in Centurion is seeking a highly experienced Senior native Android Developer (Kotlin/Compose) to join their team and lead the development of our Android applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong...

Senior Android Developer – Gauteng Centurion

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Security Solutions provider in Centurion is seeking a highly experienced Senior native Android Developer (Kotlin/Compose) to join their team and lead the development of our Android applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong...

Intermediate iOS Developer

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Security Solutions provider in Centurion is seeking a highly experienced Intermediate iOS Developer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Swift and SwiftUI and a proven track record of delivering high-quality...

Intermediate iOS Developer – Gauteng Centurion

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Security Solutions provider in Centurion is seeking a highly experienced Intermediate iOS Developer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Swift and SwiftUI and a proven track record of delivering high-quality...

Business Analyst (Student Information Systems) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a well-established and highly regarded South African software development company that develops, supports and consults software solutions for the academic sector. With offices in Jhb and Cape Town, they are progressive with regard to...

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