AI deployment study uncovers surprising trends

Kathy Gibson reports - While artificial intelligence (AI) is being integrated into most types of work, there are signs it might be flagging. This is among the headline findings from BCG X’s AI at Work report, which uncovered some unexpected trends as companies start...

Mobile industry emissions are down, but pace needs to pick up

The mobile industry’s operational emissions fell by 8% between 2019 and 2023, even as mobile connections grew by 9% and data traffic quadrupled, according to the GSMA’s fifth annual Mobile Net Zero report released today. The findings show the mobile industry has...

AI agents seen as essential, not just experimental

A new study by the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that enterprises are expected to significantly scale AI-enabled workflows, many driven by agentic AI, relying on them for improved decision making and automation. The AI Projects to Profits study, which...

Africa’s foreign investment hit record high in 2024

The latest World Investment Report from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) highlights a significant rebound in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Africa. In 2024, foreign investment in the continent shot up by 75% to reach $97-billion, representing 6% of global...

Physicists tap Webb Telescope to track city-killer asteroid

Asteroids were responsible for extinction events hundreds of millions of years ago on Earth, providing no shortage of doomsday film plots for Hollywood. But researchers focused on asteroid tracking are on a mission to locate them for today’s real-world concerns:...

GenAI, data-driven decisioning are key competitive advantages

Experian’s latest research report investigates different perspectives from senior decision-makers in four key areas: strategic priorities, data and analytics, technology, and risk. Conducted by Forrester Consulting, the research surveyed 1320 Financial Services and...

SA farmers need a new approach for food security

South African agribusiness is at a crossroads and, after decades of rising farm production, South Africa is still a hungry nation - with constant pressure on food security. The only way to address these food security challenges is through increased farm production...

CMOs embrace GenAI despite knowledge gap

While 90% of organisations plan to invest in generative AI (GenAI) for marketing in 2025, 90% of CMOs admit that they do not fully understand GenAI or its potential impact on business processes, according to a new global study from SAS and Coleman Parkes Research. The...

Hijackings outweigh theft when it comes to SA vehicle crime

Tracker’s vehicle crime statistics for South Africa from January to June reveal that hijackings still dominate over actual thefts - comprising 54% of all incidents as opposed to 46% - and the stats are even more pronounced in the Eastern and Western Cape, especially...

Foxconn starts building Taiwan’s fastest supercomputer

Nvidia and Foxconn are building Taiwan’s largest supercomputer. The Hon Hai Kaohsiung Super Computing Centre will be built around Nvidia’s Blackwell architecture and feature the GB200 NVL72 platform, which includes a total of 64 racks and 4 608 Tensor Core GPUs. With...

Tax and crypto: Investors and traders must be compliant

Cryptocurrency is subject to all the tax and foreign exchange control regulations fiat currency is, speakers warned during a recent webinar hosted by the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) Blockchain special interest group in...

JSE Virtual Trading Game winners announced

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has announced the winners of the fourth annual Virtual Trading Game (VTG), a game that aims to teach South Africans about investing on the JSE. The winners were revealed at the 7th annual Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy...

SA first to get realtime card payments

Mastercard has announced that South Africa will be the first market in the world to benefit from the security and speed of immediate Mastercard card payments, as the organisation enables acquiring banks to process realtime card payments. For the first time, all...

Vodafone, Google expand relationship

Vodafone and Google have announced a 10-year strategic expansion of their existing partnership to bring new services, devices, and TV experiences to millions of Vodafone's customers across Europe and Africa, supported by Google Cloud and Google's Gemini models. The...

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Epson adds to GITAI investment

Seiko Epson and its subsidiary Epson X Investment recently made an additional investment in GITAI Japan, a startup company that develops general-purpose space robots. The investment was made through their EP-GB Investment Limited Partnership. Originating in Japan,...

Plans for an integrated African payment platform

MultiChoice Group, Rapyd and General Catalyst has announced a joint venture aimed at developing an integrated payment platform for Africa. The joint venture will operate as a new company - Moment. Moment will offer an expanded payment infrastructure for businesses...

Jonathan Duncan joins Vertiv Africa

Vertiv has appointed Jonathan Duncan as application engineering and technical solutions director for Africa. In this capacity, Duncan will report directly to Vertiv's MD for Africa, Wojtek Piorko. "With more than 25 years within the critical power and cooling...

Ardagh sets up Africa centre of excellence

Ardagh Group, a global supplier in sustainable packaging solutions, has announced the first step towards the creation of a global centre of excellence (CoE) to be established in Cape Town. Ardagh's new CoE will deliver certain IT services to Ardagh's businesses across...

Bringing smart mobility to SA’s scooter economy

Ordering groceries or a hot meal using your favourite delivery smartphone app has quickly become a normal part of life here in Mzansi. By Bongani Mthombeni-Möller, director: smart mobility at Royal HaskoningDHV But how many of us take a moment to think about the...

Understanding cyber risk and the C-suite

The threat landscape for businesses has evolved significantly in recent years, with cyberattacks becoming more sophisticated and frequent. As a result, cybersecurity has become a top priority for organisations of all sizes, and the C-suite, including CEOs, CFOs, CIOs,...

How AI is revolutionising online learning

After years of steadily picking up steam, online learning is experiencing undeniable explosive growth. The market is racing toward $1 trillion, with the corporate e-learning space expected to skyrocket 250% in the coming years. By Scott Duffy, founder and CEO of...

Can your business resist a cyberattack?

The Veeam Data Protection Trends Report 2023 reveals that 85% of global organisations experienced a cyber-attack last year. With 76% experiencing an attack in 2021, cybercrime is on the rise and has led to 85% of organisations increasing their data protection budgets...

Welcome to the world of open banking

Internationally, open banking has been seen as a financial revolution - bringing about ways for consumers to feel more empowered than ever before, enabling them to be vetted and easily gain access to what they need given their lifestyle needs. Simply stated, open...

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Our client is a leader in the renewable energy sector, dedicated to developing sustainable energy solutions across South Africa. With a strong focus on innovation and environmental responsibility, the company is at the forefront of driving the transition to clean...

Network Security Engineer

Network Security Engineer Our client in the Oil and Gas industry in South Africa is looking for a Network Security Engineer on a 9-month contract, to design, implement, maintain and monitor all aspects of their network and voice infrastructure to ensure optimal...

Lead Developer – Gauteng Gauteng

Are you a seasoned developer with a passion for leadership and innovation? We're seeking a talented and motivated Lead Developer to join our growing team. As the Lead Developer, you'll play a critical role in leading a team of developers and delivering high-quality...

Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Our client is a leader in the renewable energy sector, dedicated to developing sustainable energy solutions across South Africa. With a strong focus on innovation and environmental responsibility, the company is at the forefront of driving the transition to clean...

Network Security Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

Network Security Engineer Our client in the Oil and Gas industry in South Africa is looking for a Network Security Engineer on a 9-month contract, to design, implement, maintain and monitor all aspects of their network and voice infrastructure to ensure optimal...

SAGE 300 HRIS Consultant

Responsible for implementing any additional features/modules/methods, etc.Understands the client's internal business needs, and makes recommendations and provides solutions to meet these needs.Develops and maintains effective, proactive relationships and...

Senior .NET Developer

Are you a Senior .NET Developer looking to apply your expertise in a collaborative and innovative environment? We're seeking a skilled Senior .NET Developer to join our growing team.In this role, you'll work on exciting, high-impact projects, contributing to the...

Project Manager (Automation) at PG Group

IntroductionInternal Job Title: Automation Project ManagerLocation: Port ElizabethMain job purpose:The Project Automation Manager oversees major technical projects, ensuring they meet scope and customer expectations. With a deep understanding of Shatterprufe's...

SAGE 300 HRIS Consultant – Western Cape Tyger Valley

Responsible for implementing any additional features/modules/methods, etc.Understands the client's internal business needs, and makes recommendations and provides solutions to meet these needs.Develops and maintains effective, proactive relationships and...

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