In the AI era, control is not enough: you have to prove it

A new report from IBM, Proof, Not Promises: The Digital Sovereignty Index, reveals an “overconfidence gap”: leaders believe they can prove sovereign control of their technology, but the evidence often falls short of the Index’s highest standards. As AI adoption...

AI set to drive a net increase in jobs by 2030

AI is expected to drive a net increase of 1,7-million jobs by 2030, according to Gartner, which says AI will create more jobs than it eliminates - generating 10,6-million new jobs, while removing 8,9-million jobs worldwide by 2030. “Organisations most advanced in AI...

A familiar face takes the reins at Tarsus

By Mark Davison - After months of speculation, Alviva Holdings – parent company of Tarsus Distribution – has announced a new, permanent CEO for one of South Africa’s oldest and leading distributors. Thibault Dousson, currently director of Lenovo’s Solution and...

European orbiter detects hints of volcanic activity on Mars

New evidence from gas seeping above volcanic rifts suggests Mars is not geologically dead deep inside, but merely sleeping. Fresh fissures along the Alba Mons region hint at active spots under the surface, where gases from inside the planet may be making their way up...

What businesses must do about AARTO

The Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act officially came into force in 62 municipalities on 1 July, and will extend to a further 151 municipalities later this year. The demerit point system will follow in 2027. For businesses operating...

ISPA wants Internet blocking to be part of a clear framework

ISPA has released a position paper on Internet blocking. It details the technical challenges inherent in requiring Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block end users from accessing Internet content while reminding all of us that we live in a democracy that respects...

Leaders say they won’t replace human workers with AI

A massive 91% of leaders wouldn’t replace their teams with AI, even if the technology were to make it possible to do so. This is according to the newly published 2026 State of AI at Work report from Udacity (part of Accenture), which analyses how the AI economy is...

Customer service leaders under pressure to implement AI

Customer service and support leaders are facing increased executive expectations to invest in AI, according to a survey by Gartner. Ninety-one percent of service and support leaders surveyed reported pressure from executive leadership to implement AI – marking a sharp...

Second cyclone slams into Madagascar

NASA captured images of the second powerful tropical cyclone in two weeks to strike Madagascar. On 31 January, Fytia battered the remote northwestern coast of the island with destructive winds and torrential rains that displaced thousands of people. Less than two...

Meta builds AI infrastructure with Nvidia

Nvidia has announced a multiyear, multigenerational strategic partnership with Meta spanning on-premises, cloud and AI infrastructure. Meta will build hyperscale data centers optimized for both training and inference in support of the company’s long-term AI...

Multifaceted Android malware could come with your new device

Kaspersky has detected a new malware for Android devices that it dubbed Keenadu. This malware is distributed in multiple forms – it can be preinstalled directly into devices’ firmware, embedded within system apps, or even downloaded from official app stores such as...

Fairness trumps other concerns for gamers

Public conversations about Web3 gaming often focus on token volatility, speculation and market cycles. Player behaviour, however, points in a different direction. According to survey data collected and analyzed by the 51 Games studio team from more than 12 000 Web3...

IBM adds agentic AI to autonomous storage

IBM has launched the next generation of IBM FlashSystem, co-run by agentic AI, ushering in a new era of autonomous storage. By enhancing FlashSystem’s existing AI capabilities with agentic AI, IBM is redefining resilience through sustained protection, autonomous...

Saudi’s Humain ploughs $3bn into xAI

Saudi Arabia’s Humain has announced a $3-billion strategic investment in xAI as part of the company’s Series E financing round. The investment was made ahead of xAI’s acquisition by SpaceX in early February. With this transaction, Humain became a significant minority...

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Can local ecommerce sites match up to global giants?

It is the question everyone has been asking since Amazon.co.za officially went live in South Africa earlier this year: Can homegrown ecommerce businesses compete against global juggernauts? As described by World Wide Worx in its "Online Retail in South Africa 2024"...

Winning the illegal dumping battle

South Africa's high level of industrialisation directly correlates with its high waste generation. We currently generate around 122 000 million tonnes of waste per annum. According to the World Bank, South Africa produces 54 425 tonnes of waste per a day, which is the...

AI could elevate accounting to new levels

Imagine an era where accountants use AI not just for routine tasks but to gain deeper insights into financial narratives, allow more strategic thinking, and fuel business growth. That future is closer than you think, writes Aaron Harris, chief technology officer of...

SA businesses should get proactive about network security

Digital transformation can result in companies' IT infrastructure becoming more expensive and complex, as business digitalisation encompasses all departments, functions, users and endpoints. By Gert Janzen, product manager at Seacom This puts pressure on enterprises'...

This is why your business may get hacked

No matter how big or small, any business can be a target for cyber attackers. While some business owners think they're too small to be noticed, the numbers tell a different story. In 2023 alone, over 343-million people fell victim to cybercrimes, and it doesn't look...

AI in healthcare moves from hype to reality

The healthcare sector has been on the cusp of substantial reform for quite some time. However, the introduction and application of artificial intelligence (AI) across various healthcare disciplines will surely stand out as one of the most revolutionary eras in the...

Could women be the key to solving developer skills shortages?

Problem-solving, which is at the heart of coding, can only flourish with a more diverse workforce that brings new ideas to the table, writes Mvelo Hlophe, CEO at Zaio. The demand for software developers is increasing worldwide, particularly in the technology industry....

Dell drives CSP revenue growth through AI

The telecom industry stands at a critical juncture as it navigates the convergence of emerging technology against a fast-changing business landscape and ever-evolving consumer expectations. By Doug Woolley, vice-president: sales Southern Africa and director of Dell...

Angola Cables sees record network traffic

The increase in digital content consumption, the rapid expansion of cloud computing services and the ever-rising demand for high speed, low latency connectivity are just some of the factors that have led to the record levels of traffic being registered across the...

CT startup secures R13,6m seed funding

Open Access Energy (OAE), a Cape Town-based startup and software company focused on optimising energy transactions, has secured R13,6-million ($750 000) in funding from investment firm Factor E Ventures. The funding marks the initial tranche of a $1,5-million seed...

Technical Software Team Lead (CH1207) (Remote)

Our client in the fraud prevention industry is looking for a Technical Team Lead to join their team. The role is fully remote and can be performed from anywhere in South Africa.The company combats fraud across the financial services industry by providing a shared...

Senior Sitecore CMS Developer at Reverside

Reverside is a leading IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We work with clients across industries to design, develop, and maintain bespoke digital experiences using...

Project Manager

Key Responsibilities: Manages project planning and deliveryManage project risks and issuesEnsure effective budget controlManage and support project teamEffective management of quality and processesEffective reporting and stakeholder managementPerforms other related...

Senior Sitecore CMS Developer at Reverside – Gauteng Pretoria

Reverside is a leading IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We work with clients across industries to design, develop, and maintain bespoke digital experiences using...

Project Manager – Gauteng Erasmuskloof

Key Responsibilities: Manages project planning and deliveryManage project risks and issuesEnsure effective budget controlManage and support project teamEffective management of quality and processesEffective reporting and stakeholder managementPerforms other related...

Technical Architect

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Technical Architect (Contract) to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing:Translate...

Network Security Engineer

Key Responsibilities:Design, implement, and maintain robust network security infrastructure to protect Customer's digital environment.Manage and optimize security platforms including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), DDoS mitigation tools, VPNs, secure...

Senior Systems Integration Engineer

Build regulator-grade integrations at the heart of a next-generation digital bank. Is this you? You're a detail-driven integration specialist who thrives in complex, regulated environments. You take pride in building deterministic, auditable systems where financial...

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