Does Africa have the skills to benefit from AI?

Africa stands to reap substantial benefits from artificial intelligence (AI) – but only if organisations are able to skill up in time. This is among the findings from a new SAP report, ‘Africa’s AI Skills Readiness Revealed’, which provides research into how African...

Webb telescope confirms frozen water among the stars

Is frozen water scattered in systems around other stars? Astronomers have long expected it is, partially based on previous detections of its gaseous form, water vapour and its presence in our own solar system. Now there is definitive evidence: Researchers confirmed...

Gender gap in mobile Internet adoption stagnates

Progress in closing the gender gap in mobile Internet adoption across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) stalled in 2024, according to the “Mobile Gender Gap Report 2025” published in London today by the GSMA. The report shows that women are 14% less likely than...

These are the trends shaping the cloud’s future

Cloud dissatisfaction, AI/machine learning (ML), multicloud, sustainability, digital sovereignty and industry solutions are among the top trends shaping the future of cloud adoption over the next four years, according to Gartner. Joe Rogus, director: advisory at...

Mind Sports calendar for 2025

With the 2024 competitive year behind us, Mind Sports South Africa's (MSSA) officials look back at the achievements of its teams. Every team competed to the best of its abilities, whether they were Mobile Legends (open and female), Counter Strike 2 (open and female),...

Google’s quantum computing gambit pays off

In a remarkable turnaround from a challenging year marked by intensifying AI competition that threatened its dominance in internet search, Google is closing 2024 on an optimistic note. The tech giant's stock has surged nearly 14% over the past month, rebounding from...

Cape Town sees high levels of food insecurity

The State of the City Food System Report, by the University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers Gareth Haysom and Associate Professor Jane Battersby, has revealed alarmingly high levels of food insecurity in the city, which are compounded by spatial inequities. The report...

Digital adoption boosts anti-money laundering market

The global anti-money laundering market is expected to reach $4,24-billion by 2030 - with a CAGR of 16% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research, which says that the growing adoption of digital and mobile payments is driving the anti-money...

DNS activity demonstrates the reach of cyberthreats

The threat landscape is full of moving targets. Over time, popular tools, tactics, and procedures change: malicious techniques shift to follow global trends, and often disappear or resurface, sometimes years down the line. To stay ahead of this ebb and flow, security...

SA firms boost efficiency with GenAI

A new study by the IBM Institute for Business Value found that surveyed CEOs are facing workforce, culture and regulation challenges as they act quickly to implement and scale generative AI (GenAI) across their organisations. The annual global study of 3 000 CEOs from...

Semiconductor industry sees major gains as memory demand skyrockets

The latest research from IDC - Worldwide Semiconductor Integrated Device Manufacturing Market: Top 10 Vendor Rankings and Insight 1Q24 - reveals significant trends in the semiconductor industry during the first quarter of 2024. The report highlights the normalisation...

Huge failure rate in logistics transformations

Seventy-six percent of logistics transformations never fully succeed - failing to meet critical budget, timeline, or key performance indicator (KPI) metrics, according to a new survey by Gartner. At a time when logistics leaders are regularly launching new...

Intel Foundry achieves major milestones

Intel has announced that its lead products on Intel 18A, Panther Lake (AI PC client processor) and Clearwater Forest (server processor), are out of the fab and have powered-on and booted operating systems. These milestones were achieved less than two quarters after...

Afreximbank to double intra-African trade financing

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) plans to double its financing of intra-African trade from $20-billion in 2021 to $40-billion by 2026. This is according to Haytham ElMaayergi, Afreximbank's executive vice-president: global trade bank, addressing the African...

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DR needs a strategy for people, products, processes

If you want to protect your data in an emergency - whether it's due to encryption from ransomware or after a natural disaster - you need to understand: disaster recovery (DR) and IT service continuity management (ITSCM) are indeed fully integrated into the technology...

Hit back at ransomware before it cripples your business

Ransomware is a global issue facing almost all organisations whose businesses depend on or leverage information technology, and organisations in Africa are no exception. In fact, businesses in growing emerging economies are often attractive targets because they do not...

A guide to choosing the right battery backup power solution

Loadshedding, while not new for many South Africans, has become more of a permanent fixture in our day-to-day lives. In response, more backup power solutions have become available to individuals, homeowners and businesses. From generators to inverters and solar, there...

What’s driving West African cloud adoption?

West African businesses are adopting cloud technologies at an unprecedented rate to unlock a range of competitive capabilities through digital transformation. According to Titilayo Adewumi, MD for West Africa at SAP, the past few years have seen a sharp increase in...

Axiz invites SMEs to connect with vendors

Axiz has kicked off its SME Connect-to-Connect programme what aims to provide a platform for SMEs in the ICT space to share and showcase their capabilities and experiences with leading vendors in the sector. "As the custodian of a superior technology-distribution...

Rectron Drone Academy open for business

Rectron has partnered with drone manufacturer DJI to open the Rectron Drone Academy in Midrand. Initially the academy will offer three courses that touch on different aspects of drone proficiency. "As the world moves towards a more digital economy, we need to ensure...

Graduating gogos get tech-savvy

"On your marks, get set - we are ready to GoGogoGo!" These were the joyful lyrics echoing off the walls of Jabulani's Safe Hub as eight tech-savvy grannies collected their qualifications at the Gogos with Vuma Graduation Ceremony. They join the ranks of 19 fast...

Epson expands commercial printing ranges

Epson has added to its commercial printing ranges with six new models: * The SureColor SC-P6500E (single roll), SC-P6500D (dual roll with PostScript) and SC-P6500DE (dual roll) 24-inch (610mm) models; * The compact, mobile and cost-efficient SL-D500 photo printer that...

How can HR leaders remain relevant in 2023?

Have you noticed how many previously unheard-of towns and cities are being touted as digital nomad havens? Locals are, in many cases, up in arms, helplessly watching property prices escalate as their quiet conurbations chase a cosmopolitan dream that they didn't agree...

Get better value by extending your data management architecture

For many years, the South African banking sector has strived to comply with international financial regulations, such as Basel II and its successors, in order to ensure cost effective access to global markets. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management With its...

Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

The Data Engineer will implement and maintain scalable data pipelines, ensure data quality and accessibility, and manage the data platform. They will develop prototypes for data science solutions, handle complex data projects, and apply technologies to solve big data...

Senior Project Manager (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading IT infrastructure company servicing a diverse & global clientele that ranges from medium-sized businesses to large enterprises seeks a proactive and passionate Senior Project Manager with a strong technical background. You will manage...

Senior Business Systems Analyst-Insurance at Private

The purpose of the role is to understand the business requirement, build configurable solutions on Compass, evaluate the solution and write functional specifications for the interfacing systems that integrate with Compass. Build a configurable solution on Compass...

Junior Software Engineer

Our client, based in Randburg is looking for the services of a Junior Software Developer to join their team. You should have a Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, and have experience with Maui / Xamarin, C# and SQL. Send your CV now!To support in the...

Senior Compass Business Analyst at Private

Understand the business requirement, build configurable solutions on COMPASS (the FIS® Policy Administration Suite), evaluate the solution and write functional specifications for the interfacing systems that integrate with COMPASS. Must have Minimum 7 years of...

Senior Project Manager (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A leading IT infrastructure company servicing a diverse & global clientele that ranges from medium-sized businesses to large enterprises seeks a proactive and passionate Senior Project Manager with a strong technical background. You will manage...

Junior Software Engineer – Remote Remote

Our client, based in Randburg is looking for the services of a Junior Software Developer to join their team. You should have a Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, and have experience with Maui / Xamarin, C# and SQL. Send your CV now!To support in the...

Senior Compass Business Analyst at Private – Gauteng Sandown

Understand the business requirement, build configurable solutions on COMPASS (the FIS® Policy Administration Suite), evaluate the solution and write functional specifications for the interfacing systems that integrate with COMPASS. Must have Minimum 7 years of...

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Key Responsibilities: Log support tickets and ensure they are correctly allocated.Assemble reports using MS Excel.Communicate effectively with clients and financial specialists.Streamline systems and processes.Follow instructions provided by consultants.Maintain...

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