Unemployed are least likely to prioritise betting spending-limit tools

The online betting group most likely to prioritise debt repayment with a windfall is also the group least likely to ask regulators or operators for spending controls, according to new research from Softswiss. Fewer than four in 10 unemployed South Africans think...

AI-first enterprises will win big if they do it right

Kathy Gibson reports - Enterprises that are reshaping and reinventing business domains around artificial intelligence (AI) are on track to experience great return on investment (ROI) and become more competitive. But there is a currently a big disconnect between AI...

AI leaders join call for a slowdown in new developments

The call for a global slowdown on artificial intelligence (AI) development is gaining traction, with the leaders of the some of the world’s largest AI companies adding their voices. On Saturday, Anthropic CEO Dr Dario Amodei penned an essay calling for AI companies to...

Unmanaged AI poses new ‘shadow agent’ crisis

A growing “shadow agent” crisis threatens to overwhelm businesses. According to the Veeam Software’ latest research, organisations across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are battling unmanaged AI on two fronts. On the data security front, 70% of organisations...

Ransomware trends and tactics

Marking yesterday’s International Anti-Ransomware Day, Kaspersky has shared a report with an overview of ransomware trends that marked 2025, as well as insights into what the threat landscape holds in 2026. The cybersecurity specialist says that in 2025, Latin America...

AI the main focus at this year’s SAP Sapphire

At its annual Sapphire conference, SAP has launched its Autonomous Enterprise which it says will help enhance the world's most critical business workflows so that humans and AI work together to meet the accelerating demands of global business profitably, strategically...

Intel Core Ultra Series 3 first built on Intel 18A

At CES 2026, Intel unveiled Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, the first AI PC platform built on Intel 18A process technology. Powering over 200 designs from leading, global partners, Series 3 will be the most broadly adopted and globally available AI PC platform...

AMD introduces Ryzen AI embedded processor portfolio

AMD has introduced the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded processors, a new portfolio of embedded x86 processors designed to power AI-driven applications at the edge. From automotive digital cockpits and smart healthcare to physical AI for autonomous systems, including humanoid...

Nvidia kicks off next-generation AI with Rubin

Nvidia has kickstarted the next generation of AI with the launch of the Nvidia Rubin platform, comprising six new chips designed to deliver one AI supercomputer. The Rubin platform uses extreme codesign across the six chips — the Nvidia Vera CPU, Nvidia Rubin...

AMD and partners share AI vision

At CES 2026, AMD chair and CEO Dr Lisa Su detailed in the show’s opening keynote how the company’s extensive portfolio of AI products and deep cross-industry collaborations are turning the promise of AI into real-world impact. The keynote showcased major advancements...

Cyberattack probably took out Caracas power

A cyberattack most likely resulted in the lights of Caracas going off as the US executed strikes in the Venezuelan capital on Saturday (3 January). US president Donald Trump basically said as much in a press conference following the action, saying US Cyber Command was...

As AI transforms entrepreneurship, more support will be crucial

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping how entrepreneurs in developing countries start, manage and grow their businesses, a new publication from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) highlights. Micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and...

Nvidia RTX PRO 5000 72GB Blackwell GPU expands desktop memory options

The Nvidia RTX PRO 5000 72GB Blackwell GPU is now generally available, bringing robust agentic and generative AI capabilities powered by the Nvidia Blackwell architecture to more desktops and professionals. The new GPU configuration offers AI developers, data...

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Succession planning key to fast-tracking gender diversity

Despite the ongoing focus on gender diversity in the workplace, including fair remuneration and representation, the numbers continue to reflect glacial progress at best. According to The World Economic Forum's 2024 Global Gender Gap Report released last month, closing...

What business leaders need to know about AI in security

New artificial intelligence (AI) tools help criminals orchestrate elaborate frauds. Earlier this year, thieves made off with $25-million from engineering firm Arup, impersonating the company's CFO to manipulate an employee into transferring the money. More recently,...

Efficiency and scale drive innovation in West Africa

Organisations operating in the highly-competitive West African market are leveraging technology-led innovation to unlock significant efficiency gains and scale into new markets and capabilities. This was the key takeaway at SAP Innovation Day Nigeria, held in Lagos...

Vertiv tackles AI compute with high-density data centre solution

With demand for AI-ready data centre capacity outstripping supply, developers and operators are focused on bringing new capacity online as quickly as possible. To support this goal, Vertiv has launched the Vertiv MegaMod CoolChip, a liquid cooling-equipped...

Unlocking the transformative potential of AI

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to supercharge every aspect of business and society, South Africa stands at a critical juncture. Rather than fearing job displacement, we can harness AI to drive widespread growth and prosperity. By fostering local innovation,...

Professionalising skills in the BPO sector will promote growth

Business process outsourcing (BPO) is a growth industry with many opportunities for young people to find sustainable, long-term employment opportunities regardless of their educational background. By Peter Andrew, CEO of CCI South Africa This is not a myopic industry...

ITAD governance crucial for ESG compliance

Neglecting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in ITAD can have disastrous consequences, including significant financial losses, legal troubles, and reputational damage. Gartner highlights that strong governance in ITAD is crucial for risk...

Businesses urged to strengthen security posture

Implementing a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity and data protection are the first proactive steps to strengthening the security posture of any business. Organisations such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework 2.0...

Generalists are becoming the new MVPs at work

As economic uncertainty prevails and job cuts - or the threat of them - continue to loom large at workplaces in South Africa and across the globe, a new approach to futureproofing one's career and prospects is emerging: becoming a generalist. A generalist might sound...

Redefining retail through store reinvention

It was just four years ago during the pandemic - with consumers restricted to their homes and mall doors tightly shut, that online commerce began its unprecedented rise. This phenomenon left retailers thinking about the role of the actual store moving forward. Today,...

CRM Developer at GEMS – Gauteng Pretoria

IntroductionInternal Advert - CRM DeveloperThe position of CRM Developer is vacant. The CRM Developer role will report directly to the Senior Manager: Application Development and forms part of the ICT Division. The position is a permanent position and will be based at...

Data Analyst at PnP

Role SummaryTo implement, support and co-ordinate the EDI functionality across the business and Suppliers.RequirementsMinimum Requirements:Relevant Diploma / Degree preferred1 - 2 years Finance and Accounting experience1 - 2 years Information Systems experienceSAP...

Intermediate BI Developer (PowerBI / DAX)

Designing, developing, and maintaining business intelligence solutions that provide insight into business performance. Collaborating with business stakeholders to identify and clarify their data analysis needs and reporting requirements. Designing and developing the...

Oracle Developer

My client based in Cape Town, Kuilsriver is currently looking for an Oracle Developer to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience 3-year tertiary qualification in ITMinimum of 5 years relevant software development...

Data Analyst at PnP – Gauteng South Kensington

Role SummaryTo implement, support and co-ordinate the EDI functionality across the business and Suppliers.RequirementsMinimum Requirements:Relevant Diploma / Degree preferred1 - 2 years Finance and Accounting experience1 - 2 years Information Systems experienceSAP...

Intermediate BI Developer (PowerBI / DAX) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Designing, developing, and maintaining business intelligence solutions that provide insight into business performance. Collaborating with business stakeholders to identify and clarify their data analysis needs and reporting requirements. Designing and developing the...

Oracle Developer – Western Cape Kuils River

My client based in Cape Town, Kuilsriver is currently looking for an Oracle Developer to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience 3-year tertiary qualification in ITMinimum of 5 years relevant software development...

Senior Software Engineer/ DevOps (Blazor/Razor)

A well-established analytics and technology solutions provider delivering data-driven software products across multiple industries, is currently seeking a Software Engineer / Dev Ops to join their growing development team based in Cape Town.Job Title: Software...

ERP Functional Specialist

To provide functional support within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Business Solutions Section in the company Financial Services Department, with a strong focus on leading the design, implementation and ongoing support of Supply Chain Management (SCM).JOB...

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