Nvidia’s H200 exports to China could reshape AI investment
The decision by the Trump administration to allow Nvidia to export its advanced H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips to approved customers in China represents a material shift in the global AI investment environment. This is according to Nigel Green, CEO of deVere...
Is AI choosing your Xmas gifts this year?
While artificial intelligence (AI) has become a regular part of the business environment, home assistance, and everyday consumer experiences, not many would have expected AI tools to transform holiday shopping. However, a rising number of consumers are now embracing...
Why SA is a hidden powerhouse for global executive search
South Africa is known for many things – mineral wealth, natural beauty, innovation, and sporting excellence. But, increasingly, it is also becoming recognised as a high-value hub for global executive search services. By Jeremy Bossenger, MD of BossJansen Executive...
KZN programme hits 100% employment
In a milestone moment for youth empowerment and job creation, 50 young people from KwaZulu-Natal have graduated from the province’s flagship KZN Job Creation Partnership Initiative with an unprecedented 100% employment placement rate. Every graduate has already...
NTT Data partners with Google Cloud
NTT Data has announced a global partnership with Google Cloud to drive industry-specific cloud and AI solutions. According to Gartner, worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to reach $723-billion in 2025, up from $595,7-billion in 2024. The...
Absa adds Home Affairs services to banking app
Absa has joined the Department of Home Affairs initiative to bring Smart ID and Passport services to the Absa Banking App for the bank’s clients. The collaboration is an overhaul of the existing pilot project that has been in existence since 2016. Absa was part of the...
Take control with the SCAM framework
With cybercrime surging across Africa and sophisticated scams targeting everyone from job seekers to business executives, the need for fraud awareness has never been more critical. South Africa is amongst the most targeted countries on the continent when it comes to...
African Development Bank backs AI training for Agenda 2063
The African Development Bank is supporting a new artificial intelligence (AI) training initiative to advance the implementation of Africa’s continental development blueprint, Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want. Through its joint secretariat support office (JSSO), the...
Calls for investigation into cable dumping
South Africa’s key industries including mining, construction, solar and manufacturing are facing an escalating threat from the influx of substandard imported power cables, jeopardising safety, employment and the economic viability of the local cable manufacturing...
How chip research is shaping physical AI
AI and graphics research breakthroughs in neural rendering, 3D generation and world simulation power robotics, autonomous vehicles and content creation. Physical AI — the engine behind modern robotics, self-driving cars and smart spaces — relies on a mix of neural...
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Avanti Communications appoints sales director
Avanti Communications has announced the appointment of Chris van Rooyen as its new sales director. Reporting to senior vice-president of sales and South Africa country manager, Gamze Aydin, Van Rooyen will be tasked with new business development and taking Avanti's...
Ransomware attacks are a growing threat for Kenyan businesses
Businesses in Kenya are growing increasingly concerned about being targeted by cyber threats, especially ransomware attacks, which are growing in both frequency and sophistication and can have devastating effects on organisations. By David Mugo, senior solution...
How microgrids could alleviate load shedding
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa recently announced that South Africans experienced 600 hours less load shedding over the past three months than they did in the same period last year. But, while this has been welcomed, the threat of load shedding still...
Fintechs help drive financial inclusion across sub-Saharan Africa
As the Southern African Development Community (SADC) sees growth in fintech operators, it will become easier and safer for people to send money back home, writes Nikki Kettles, executive of licences and payments regulation at Mukuru. With half of Africans migrating to...
Cybersecurity strategies for cloud acceleration in financial services
Effective cybersecurity must align to organisation's needs and take its lead from its requirements. Security must enable, not define. By Todd Schoeman, BT client business director in South Africa Thus, understanding your organisation's operational environment and what...
What to expect in the next era of AI in banking
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to radically reshape how banks operate from front to back. By Steven Huels, GM: AI business unit at Red Hat This wave of artificial intelligence will have a lasting impact on employees, customers,...
AI-powered virtual agents could bolster the BPO sector
The introduction of AI-powered virtual agents is not expected to impact the number of jobs in South Africa's business process outsourcing (BPO) industry. In fact, industry players believe that AI will only bolster the strengths that have earned the country its...
Location intelligence a secret weapon in data-driven banking
New technologies are rapidly reshaping the banking sector, signalling a shift from traditional, branch-centric models to a more data-driven, customer-centric approach. Geographic information systems (GIS) play a crucial role in this transformation by integrating...
Big data makes waves in auditing and finance
Big data has revolutionised the auditing and finance sector in South Africa. With the wealth of information available at their fingertips, auditors and finance professionals are now able to make more informed decisions, uncover patterns and trends, and provide better...
WeThinkCode_ attains NQF 6 Occupational Certificate
Software development academy WeThinkCode_ has elevated its accreditation from an NQF 5 to an NQF 6 Occupational Certificate: Software Engineer. From its inception, WeThinkCode_ has been on a mission to revolutionise tech education, breaking down barriers for talented...
Senior Developer – Gauteng Midrand
Full Stack Developer - Digital SolutionsRevolutionize industries with cutting-edge technology!R 600 000 - R 750 000 per annumJoin a leading technology firm dedicated to empowering businesses in the digital age. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your expertise in...
Full-Stack PHP Developer – Gauteng Primrose
The company is looking for an experienced full-stack PHP developer to design, develop, and maintain web applications using Laravel or similar frameworks. The ideal candidate should be proficient in both backend and frontend development, capable of handling databases,...
Enterprise Security Architect
The role is required to assist in the development of a security architecture capability that will continue to mature to address the complex security problems in systems, people and processes including those that emerge in digital business transformation. It...
Data Engineer at Datonomy Solutions
We are seeking a Data Engineer, with retail experience to join our team based in Cape Town. Initial 12-month contract, onsite.Key Responsibilities:Design, implement and maintain robust ETL/ELT data pipelines that constitute the data platform, enabling effective use of...
Enterprise Security Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg
The role is required to assist in the development of a security architecture capability that will continue to mature to address the complex security problems in systems, people and processes including those that emerge in digital business transformation. It...
Data Engineer at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a Data Engineer, with retail experience to join our team based in Cape Town. Initial 12-month contract, onsite.Key Responsibilities:Design, implement and maintain robust ETL/ELT data pipelines that constitute the data platform, enabling effective use of...
Senior Ruby on Rails Developer – JHB
ENVIRONMENT:Our client – a fast-moving, high-growth online loan underwriting company – is on the hunt for a Senior Ruby on Rails Developer who's not just great with code but also knows how to lead the way! If you're someone who thrives on building sleek, scalable web...
Senior Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions
We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst, with supply chain experience to join our team based in Cape Town. Initial 12-month contract, onsite.The Senior Business Analyst (Retail & Supply Chain) will play a pivotal role in analysing, designing, and optimizing...
Senior Ruby on Rails Developer – JHB – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:Our client – a fast-moving, high-growth online loan underwriting company – is on the hunt for a Senior Ruby on Rails Developer who's not just great with code but also knows how to lead the way! If you're someone who thrives on building sleek, scalable web...
Senior Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst, with supply chain experience to join our team based in Cape Town. Initial 12-month contract, onsite.The Senior Business Analyst (Retail & Supply Chain) will play a pivotal role in analysing, designing, and optimizing...
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