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...

Urgent reforms to get SA back on track outlined

South Africa’s transport and logistics sector has long been recognised as a key obstacle to economic growth – but change is underway. In the latest PSG Think Big webinar, Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy sat down with award-winning financial journalist Alishia...

TransUnion invests in Omnisient

TransUnion has announced a minority investment and broader strategic partnership with Omnisient, a South Africa-founded fintech operating internationally that offers a privacy-preserving data collaboration and advanced analytics platform. The Omnisient platform...

Microsoft aims to create enablers for SA’s future in AI

Microsoft South Africa hosted its AI Skilling Day, bringing together more than 2 000 learners, industry leaders, customers, partners, government officials, and community stakeholders dedicated to advancing the future of South Africans. AI is already reshaping...

HPE partners with Nvidia on AI factories

At HPE Discover in Las Vegas, HPE announced new solutions to supercharge the creation, adoption and management of AI factories across the AI lifecycle and for every type of organisation. HPE is expanding its Nvidia AI Computing by HPE portfolio of AI factory solutions...

Donating blood preferential to handing over health data, survey finds

While 69% of Americans are comfortable sharing their health data to improve their own care, only 40% are comfortable sharing that same data with tech companies for AI-driven products. This is according to new Qlik research, which also finds that, despite growing AI...

SAS Hackathon open for registration

While artificial intelligence (AI) remains the hottest area in business and technology, many people and organisations struggle to use it effectively to deliver value. The fifth annual SAS Hackathon, open for registration now through 31 August 2025, provides a way for...

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...

These are the top emerging technologies

As cities become more connected, collaborative sensing is enabling vehicles, traffic systems and emergency services to coordinate in real time – improving safety and easing congestion. This is just one of the World Economic Forum’s Top 10 Emerging Technologies of...

Spectrum sharing the key to bandwidth shortages

Kathy Gibson reports from Wapaloza in Muldersdrift - One of the universal truths when it comes to spectrum is that there is always more demand than supply. This makes it hard for businesses that require exclusive access to certain bands, explains Dean Bubley, founder...

Professionals put companies at risk with unauthorised AI tools

As companies race to keep up with digital transformation there has been a surge in the adoption of AI tools – and what started as experimental tech has become a core part of operations across industries from finance and accounting to retail, healthcare, and marketing....

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Vertiv appoints MultiNet Communications as Egypt distributor

Vertiv has appointed MultiNet Communications as a distribution partner in Egypt. “We are pleased to welcome MultiNet Communications as a distribution partner,” says Ehab El Hefnawy, regional director for Northeast Africa at Vertiv. “Egypt is a driving force in...

Schools Coders Club empowers future tech talent

While tech continues to transform economies and reshape careers, many of South Africa’s public schools, particularly those in historically underserved communities, struggle to offer even the basics of digital literacy. Access to reliable internet, up-to-date devices,...

The future of SA’s tech sector depends on young talent

If you ask any South African tech leader what keeps them up at night, chances are the answer will not just be the country’s unreliable energy grid or regulation. Ralph Berndt, head of sales and marketing at inq South Africa You can add skills to that list as well. Or...

How to get maximum benefits out of DevOps

These days, a company’s software ecosystem is a strategic business decision, not just a choice around tools and technologies. By Nic Evans, head of business agility at iOCO Digital Many organisations have found that off-the-shelf tools often don’t match their...

New mandate for the C-suite: lead with data, scale with AI

One of the most pressing decisions facing today’s C-suite is where to invest in technology to drive sustainable value, writes Shaun Vorster, digital transformation officer at Forvis Mazars South Africa. When done right, digital transformation doesn’t just modernise...

E-registration will reshape SA property transactions

After years of anticipation, the South African electronic deeds registration system (eDRS) launched on the 1st of April and is set to modernise property registration in the country and improve turnaround times. In a world where AI is already transforming the real...

What Africa’s renewable investment wave needs is design

There are established markets, and then there are conditions that precede them. Africa’s renewable energy sector finds itself suspended between the two – an area where assets have begun to accumulate, but where the mechanisms for scaled capital reallocation remain...

The untapped opportunity in corporate computer refurbishment

Africa is at a pivotal moment in its digital journey, writes Wale Arewa, CEO of Xperien. With a rapidly growing youth population and increasing demand for affordable technology, there's a pressing need to address the mounting electronic waste (e-waste) challenge....

Gesture-based IDV opens SA business to rising cyber crime

Purchasing gesture-based, low-cost identity verification (IDV) solutions to meet growing governance demands could put South African businesses at serious risk. This is according to Lance Fanaroff, co-founder of biometric identity provider iiDENTIFii. Awareness of...

Open Buildings helps increase community resilience

On-the-ground evidence from health planners and climate analysts in Rwanda, Nigeria and South Africa shows how the Open Buildings dataset, which maps more than 1,8-billion structures, is helping frontline projects close service gaps and strengthen community...

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Azure Devops Engineer – Gauteng Sandton

We are looking for a highly skilled Azure DevOps Engineer with 8-10+ years of experience to join our client in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing DevOps solutions for enterprise-scale SaaS applications. This...

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Senior Oracle DBA at IT Company – Gauteng Midrand

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An opportunity exists for an individual who is passionate about software development for embedded systems in C++ and has some experience. Become an expert in real time operating system configuration and development. Key Requirements University Degree that as a minimum...

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