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...

AI spend grows 47% – and more is expected

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,59-trillion in 2026 - a 47% increase year-over-year - according to Gartner. “Through the next several years, the need for capacity will make AI infrastructure - including AI-optimised IaaS, AI-optimised servers, AI...

How to raise funds, then scale your African start-up

Kathy Gibson reports from Everything AI and Gitex Kenya in Nairobi – For many African start-ups, their biggest challenge is not coming up with solutions or creating systems that work – it is in scaling them effectively. Once the excitement of the initial idea and...

Only 8% of top apps are quantum-resistant

The rapid development of quantum computing is raising significant security concerns – particularly with studies showing the just 8% of the most popular everyday-used apps are resilient. “Quantum computing is advancing rapidly, and it poses a threat to current...

Sienna Rose reopens AI content debate

Soul singer Sienna Rose has become popular on streaming services, earning upwards of $2 000 per week from downloads. But fans may be disappointed to learn that the artists, who has 3-million listeners on Spotify and uploaded a massive 45 tracks over a three-month...

Self-service, live chat to dominate in customer service

Technologies that support digital-first service will overtake traditional channels such as phone and email as the most valuable technologies for customer service and support leaders in the next two years, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc., a business and...

Truecaller adds info about call intent

Truecaller has added a new feature to its caller identity service: it can now tell users not only who is calling, but the intent behind the call. Using artificial intelligence (AI), Truecaller can now provide contextual insights on incoming calls. It also includes...

Paratus launches first private mobile network in Namibia

Pan-African telco Paratus has launched its first private mobile network in Namibia with LTE and 5G technologies – the culmination, it says, of two decades of investment in the country and fighting off the challenges of dominant state-owned competitors. The company...

Mastercard in the driver’s seat with McLaren

Mastercard will be the new official Naming Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team from next year onwards. From the start of the next season in 2026, the team will be known as the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team which it says will represent an exciting new era not...

Lenovo to power FIFAe Finals 2025

FIFAe has confirmed that Lenovo’s Legion gaming technology will be used at its pinnacle competition in 2025 – football esports’ “World Cup Finals” - to be held in Riyadh from 10 to 19 December. Lenovo’s Legion Tower 7i, Legion gaming monitors, mice, keyboards,...

Millions of jobs, one movement

There’s nothing small about small business impact. South Africa’s small businesses aren’t just surviving - they’re driving our economy – and, together, they contribute over 40% of our GDP and employ two-thirds of the working force. Imagine the impact if we all gave...

New leak exposes 44m SA users’ records

Millions of South African users are among those affected by a massive new data leak. Cybernews researchers report that a data exposure affects more than 250-million identity records across seven countries, including Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab...

Vodacom goes live with virtual wheeling

Vodacom has fully operationalised its agnostic virtual wheeling platform. The company has delivered on a power purchase agreement (PPA) with IPP (independent power producer) SOLA Group to procure renewable electricity for commercial operations. The operation leverages...

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The digital tightrope walk for business and human rights

AI offers unprecedented opportunities for growth and innovation but also presents significant challenges and risks, especially concerning human rights and corporate governance, write Pooja Dela-Cron, partner, and Paula-Ann Novotny, senior associate from Webber...

Be proactive to protect against payment fraud

Amid a spate of high-profile payment fraud cases in South Africa, the need for robust fraud payment prevention measures has never been more apparent, says Ryan Mer, CEO of eftsure Africa. In April 2023, three former bank employees received jail sentences of 15 years...

Do global e-commerce platforms herald a boom for SA SMEs?

The news that Amazon is eyeing the South African market is sparking predictions that a new online future is almost upon us, and the established local e-shopping scene will never be the same. The beneficiaries of a more competitive local scene are expected to be...

How to manage data governance in the era of AI

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integral to business operations, data governance is important to ensure the ethical and effective use of the technology. Petrus Keyter, data governance consultant, and Willem Conradie, chief technology officer of...

Cisco debuts multifunctional collaboration devices

Cisco has unveiled new purpose-built, multifunctional devices that deliver modernised collaboration experiences to a hybrid workforce. The company launched the Cisco Board Pro G2, an AI-fueled and touch-enabled collaboration device and Cisco Desk Phone 9800 Series....

How to secure a work-ready IT talent pipeline

South African businesses, like those from the rest of the world, are battling a crippling technology skills shortfall. The tragedy in this country is that it is happening against the backdrop of the highest unemployment rate in the world. Jessica Hawkey, MD of...

SolarWorld Africa strengthens partnership with Risen Energy

SolarWorld Africa has expanded its partnership with Risen Energy, a global provider of solar energy solutions, signing a distribution memorandum of understanding (MOU). Gregor Kuepper, MD of SolarWorld Africa, comments: "We are thrilled to deepen our collaboration...

Westcon-Comstor launches Tech ConneX platform

Westcon-Comstor has launched Tech ConneX, an interactive peer-to-peer platform enabling technical professionals at channel partners to engage with vendors, each other and the distributor's own experts in a sales-free environment. Tech ConneX allows technical...

Mesh.trade launches tokenised bond in Africa

Mesh.trade has issued what it believes to be Africa's first-ever smart asset, in the form of a tokenised corporate bond. The MOS Initiative (Die MOS), a private company focused on the development of Afrikaans mother tongue education in South Africa, chose Mesh.trade...

Applications Architect at Financial Intelligence Centre

JOB PURPOSE: To design and maintain the enterprise-wide application architecture as guided by the EA standards, procedures and policies.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:Application Architecture domain establishment • Interpret and apply approved enterprise architecture...

SAP Basis Administrator

Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Information Technology. 5 - 7 years' experience in an SAP Basis environment, of which 2 - 3 years must be at a technically skilled level. Minimum Functional Requirements At least 5...

Front-End Developer (Expert) 1252

Managing the User Base of the Applications and assisting in the Promoting of such Applications.Understanding the Business Requirements and Business Needs for the Application.Prioritising the Business Requirements.Building the Business Case based on the...

System Engineer

Our client is seeking a System Engineer who is willing to work in the field and collaborate closely with farmers. Key Requirements 2-5 years of experience in software engineering/ Data Engineer or Backend Engineering.Proficiency in Tech stack: Python, SQL, Rust and...

Graduate Developer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our clientOur client is a highly successful international software development house specialising in telecommunications software and payment gateways. With two decades of proven success and remarkable growth, they offer an exceptional training and mentorship...

Scrum Master (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Head AI and Data Engineer

Help Us Turn Big Data into Revenue Clarity.We are seeking to employ a Senior Data Engineer as the Head of Data Platform & AI to take ownership of our full data infrastructure and elevate the architecture behind our proprietary DMP (Data Management Platform)....

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