Fear of judgement pushes AI use for mental health
With the growing adoption of AI chatbots, more people are now using them for mental health support. To explore this trend, Cognitive FX surveyed American adults who have used AI chatbots for mental health-related concerns. Key findings from the survey include: ...
AI put to work on solutions for youth unemployment
A University of Cape Town (UCT) researcher has secured a prestigious international research grant to investigate whether artificial intelligence (AI) can improve employment prospects for unemployed young people in South Africa, placing local youth at the centre of a...
Choosing to buy local can strengthen communities
Nearly three million SMEs employ more than 13-million South Africans – and this Heritage Month, a single shopping choice can help secure those jobs, according to RCS. “Every rand spent locally is a vote for jobs - RCS urges consumers to prioritise local businesses...
Government initiatives will boost carbon capture
Nearly 700-million tonnes of CO2 will be captured globally each year by 2036, according to new research from IDTechEX. Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) technologies capture carbon dioxide from flue gases or directly from the atmosphere. This waste CO2...
Gates believes humanity is at a crossroads
At its 2025 Goalkeepers event, Gates Foundation Chair Bill Gates stood before an audience of more than 1 000 global government, community, philanthropy, and private-sector leaders and issued a stark but hopeful call to world leaders: save millions of children’s lives...
Constitution denies children explicit right to express themselves
While South African law strongly advocates protecting children, a new study by the University of Cape Town (UCT) has found that the Constitution does not explicitly give children the right to be heard in matters that affect them. Judges have to “read this in” through...
AR/VR headsets and smart glasses go mainstream
Worldwide shipments of AR/VR headsets combined with display-less smart glasses are expected to grow 39,2% in 2025 with volumes reaching 14,3-million units, according to new data from IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker. The market...
Parker solar probe sails through 25th Sun flyby
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe completed its 25th close approach to the Sun on 15 September, matching its record distance of 6,2-million kilometres from the solar surface. Parker Solar Probe checked in with flight controllers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory...
SA schools urged to apply for $1m schools prize
Peter Tabichi, the Kenyan educator who won the 2019 Global Teacher Prize, has called on “extraordinary” South African schools to apply for the $1-million Global Schools Prize. The new award, organised by the Varkey Foundation in collaboration with UNESCO, will honour...
US, China close to a TikTok deal
Oracle is believed to have a key role in a new TikTok deal that would keep the app live in the US. Although a deal hasn’t yet been signed, US president Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are said to be close to an agreement on the future of the social media...
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Fintech startup secures $11m funding from Standard Bank
Standard Bank has provided an $11-million facility to fintech Float, which will facilitate the rollout of its card-linked instalment platform, supporting its accelerated growth plans over the next four years. Float is a new payment method that encourages responsible...
Ricoh sets ambitious 2040 environmental goals
Ricoh has announced its updated environmental strategy, committing to achieving net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for its direct operations and electricity use (Scope 1 and 2) by 2040, a decade earlier than its previous 2050 target. The ambitious plan is part of...
Obsidian delivers cloud data backup peace of mind with HYCU
With Atlassian Cloud customers only able to export their data once every 48 hours, there is a significant gap to effectively protect and recover their mission-critical data. Obsidian Systems, a Platinum Partner of HYCU in South Africa, says the availability of the...
Huawei Digital Power lays out a green vision for Africa
The shift to green and renewable energy is so important, particularly for Africa. David Bian, director of Huawei Digital Power Sub-Saharan Africa, Smart PV Development Department, outlined why in a presentation to last week's Solar and Storage Live exhibition: "Today,...
Applications open for the 2024 AWS Equity Equivalent Investment Program
Having successfully incubated and developed 27 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) since 2020, AWS' Equity Equivalent Investment Programme (EEIP) seeks to add another 20 success stories with its 2024 cohort. For SMEs in South Africa, the integration of technology in...
How ERP can drive better reporting capabilities
Business reporting is essential to companies for various reasons. Among the more prominent of these reasons is that it can identify the strengths and weaknesses of an enterprise. Growth of any business can only occur once a sound strategy has been developed by...
Promote sustainability across the supply chain
If any trend signals the next evolutionary stage of business in South Africa and around the world, it's sustainability. By Marcel Bruyns, sales manager for Africa at Axis Communications Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) discussions have become ubiquitous,...
Retail transformation enhances operations, empowers employees
In today's digital world, retailers are looking for more innovative ways of optimising operations, increasing employee efficiency, and enhancing customer experiences. The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) provides them with an invaluable tool to do so...
Businesses urged to prioritise prevention over paying ransoms
Ransomware is a serious threat that keeps changing to outsmart defences. As both businesses and individuals deal with more frequent and advanced attacks, it's crucial to understand how cybercriminals operate to better protect ourselves. By Brandon Rochat, regional...
A guide to responsible appliance disposal
E-waste from electrical and electronic appliances and devices is becoming a major problem for South Africa. According to Gauteng's government website, the country produces around 360 000 tons of e-waste every year, with the province accounting for 55% of that volume....
Junior / Mid-Level PHP
We're looking for a motivated Junior / Mid-Level PHP Developer to join our growing tech team in Cape Town, WC. In this role, you will architect, develop, and maintain both internal and client-facing functionality, from inception through to deployment. You'll work on...
Junior / Mid-Level PHP – Western Cape Cape Town
We're looking for a motivated Junior / Mid-Level PHP Developer to join our growing tech team in Cape Town, WC. In this role, you will architect, develop, and maintain both internal and client-facing functionality, from inception through to deployment. You'll work on...
Senior Systems Administrator (JHB)
ENVIRONMENT:BE responsible for administration and maintenance of all company networks, servers, and hardware; as well as ensuring there is robust Cybersecurity and data security protocols in place as the next Senior Systems Administrator wanted by a provider of...
Senior Systems Administrator (JHB) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:BE responsible for administration and maintenance of all company networks, servers, and hardware; as well as ensuring there is robust Cybersecurity and data security protocols in place as the next Senior Systems Administrator wanted by a provider of...
IT Technician
Job Description: IT TechnicianJob Title: IT Technician Department: IT Reports to: IT Manager Location: Woodstock - Cape RegionJob SummaryThe IT Technician will serve as the first point of contact for all IT-related issues, providing technical support to end users...
IT Technician – Western Cape Cape Town
Job Description: IT TechnicianJob Title: IT Technician Department: IT Reports to: IT Manager Location: Woodstock - Cape RegionJob SummaryThe IT Technician will serve as the first point of contact for all IT-related issues, providing technical support to end users...
DATA ANALYST
Role Summary: The incumbent will support the development and execution of the National Empowerment Fund's strategic objectives, driving innovation within the development finance sector. The role includes conducting research and analysis as well as preparing reports...
DATA ANALYST – Gauteng Sandhurst
Role Summary: The incumbent will support the development and execution of the National Empowerment Fund's strategic objectives, driving innovation within the development finance sector. The role includes conducting research and analysis as well as preparing reports...
Project Manager
Main Purpose of the Role The main purpose of this role is to ensure the efficient and cost-effective delivery of training programs by managing schedules, resources, materials, while also overseeing quality control, budget adherence, compliance, and profitability.Key...
Project Manager – Gauteng Randburg
Main Purpose of the Role The main purpose of this role is to ensure the efficient and cost-effective delivery of training programs by managing schedules, resources, materials, while also overseeing quality control, budget adherence, compliance, and profitability.Key...
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