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...

African startups look to new investors

Kathy Gibson reports from AI Everything and Gitex Kenya in Nairobi – Africa’s exciting and innovative start-ups are attracting interest from investors in the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Investors from these regions are arguably more aligned to the continent’s...

Africa records big increase in air cargo

During November 2025, African airlines experiences a 15,6% year-on-year increase in the demand for air cargo, making it the strongest-growing region in the world. The continent’s airlines saw an 18,1% capacity increase year-on-year. a cargo load factor (the percentage...

Bill Gates pays $8bn to ex-wife’s foundation

As part of his divorce settlement, Bill Gates has paid almost $8-billion Melinda French Gates’s private foundation. The payment is one of the largest charitable contributions ever recorded. The $7,88-billion was paid to the relatively new Pivotal Philanthropies...

Energy for AI and data centres is a key challenge

The growing energy requirements for data centres is a major issue that needs to be resolved. This is one of the key takeaways from the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Summer Policy Summit  that took place in Boston recently. A common thread...

Mimecast warns of fake email campaign using AI

Mimecast has uncovered a large-scale business email compromise (BEC) invoice fraud campaign targeting global organisations across multiple industries using urgent payment requests to exploit time-sensitive business processes. The attackers deploy sophisticated...

Concertgoers becoming more savvy about online scams

The average financial loss from concert ticket scams has halved this year, according to new research from Surfshark, which says that scams reported to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) indicate potential concertgoers lost $303 – compared to $606 in 2024. From 2020 to...

Nvidia releases open dataset, models for multilingual speech AI

There are about 7 000 languages in the world, but just a small fraction of them are supported by AI language models. Nvidia is tackling the problem with a new dataset and models that support the development of high-quality speech recognition and translation AI for 25...

Africa sustaining efforts to end mpox outbreaks

One year since the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), African countries have scaled up response measures and made significant progress to curb the spread of the virus. Coordinated action between...

Hout Bay’s mussels reveal hidden pollution crisis

A new University of Cape Town (UCT) study has revealed that Hout Bay’s marine environment is seriously threatened by pharmaceutical and personal care product compounds (PPCPs) that persist and bio-accumulate in marine life - even kilometres away from pollution...

Sports fans want AI to serve up dynamic digital content

Sports fans are turning to more dynamic digital content experiences, with AI, personalisation and real-time features central to how they engage with sports. New global research commissioned by IBM, which polled more than 20 000 sports fans across 12 countries, shows...

AI helps design superdrugs to kill drug-resistant bacteria

With help from artificial intelligence (AI), MIT researchers have designed novel antibiotics that can combat two hard-to-treat infections: drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae and multi-drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Using generative AI algorithms, the...

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A responsible, human-centred approach key to using GenAI in education

In the ever-evolving realm of educational technology, generative AI (GenAI) is emerging as a transformative force poised to reshape the education sector. By Shakeel Jhazbhay, GM: digital business solutions at Datacentrix However, exploring the benefits and drawbacks...

Is voice biometrics in banking secure enough?

Apart from going into a branch, calling a bank feels more human for digital-shy consumers. For many, it is the first port of call for making account changes or moving large sums of money. But how safe is voice banking really, and what are the chances of someone using...

Digital transformation should in in your DNA

It's difficult to pinpoint when exactly the term 'digital transformation' was coined, but it has been in wide usage for more than a dozen years. By Chris Kruger, MD of Nashua Kopano The idea that it describes is even older, going back at least as far as the rise of...

Time for travellers to stop the greenwashing

Frequent flyers and road warriors have a key role to play in driving sustainable business travel. In fact, sustainability and business travel are ideal partners. With travel managers catering to regular routes and preferences, the infrastructure exists to turn the...

A guide to tackling your company’s e-waste challenges

In our digital age, electronic devices are pervasive, and businesses cannot function without them - from computers to printers and mobile phones to tablets, televisions, and even refrigerators, electronic components are everywhere. By Raeford Liebenberg, manager at...

These are the top skills for 2024

As we look to this year with great uncertainty and the economic downturn expected to continue, businesses and employees need to be differentiating and upskilling themselves. Ashleigh Kawocha, talent acquisition manager at Bizmod Development, explains that the IT...

Corporate teams can start the year with a bang

Having goals at the start of a new year is important. Of course, setting them is easy. However, achieving and maintaining them always prove to be difficult. Annemarie Lombard, founder, thought leader, workshop facilitator and Author at Sensory Intelligence Consulting,...

Top payment trends for 2024

Consumers will increasingly be demanding choices when it comes to payment options into 2024, with security being high on the agenda and offerings that will be keenly watched as potential growth engines. Rory Bosman, executive for sales and marketing at Ecentric...

Accessible fibre transforms the suburbs

Consistent and reliable connectivity remains a challenge for the suburbs. By David Coleman, chief product officer at Frogfoot Networks Sustained levels of loadshedding are affecting telecommunication company's service delivery and those who rely on mobile or LTE...

Information Management Manager – Remote Remote

To manage and develop the procurement, supply and distribution of information for Investor Services at its clients to support their needs and objectives. To work with electronic information, especially online databases, content management systems and internet...

IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN at Competent Candidates

An established company with national footprint within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled Junior IT Support Technician to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong technical skills to grow their career within...

Solutions Developer- Implementation and Support

Our client based in Durban SA is a specialist in global logistics and shipping solutions for cars, trucks, rolling equipment and breakbulk.Purpose of the Role:Ensuring that the Operational systems and End user systems meet all business and contractual requirements...

Senior IT Operations Specialist

Lead the charge in IT operations, where your technical expertise powers business continuity. Is this you? You're calm under pressure, analytical, and solutions-driven. Whether you're tackling network downtime or optimising infrastructure performance, you thrive on...

SAP Software Test Analyst – Western Cape Observatory

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a SAP Software Test Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, or related field5-8 years of...

Front End Developer

Frontend Engineer (Mid-Level)Join a global sports tech innovator transforming how the world experiences live sport.Claremont, Cape Town | R60 000 to R80 000 per month | Hybrid working model About Our ClientOur client is a fast-growing sports technology company on a...

Senior Data Scientist at Datonomy Solutions

Cape Town based candidates only. The Senior Data Scientist will be responsible for developing, validating, and operationalizing advanced machine learning and AI models that support strategic business outcomes across the retail value chain — including customer...

Front End Developer – Western Cape Claremont

Frontend Engineer (Mid-Level)Join a global sports tech innovator transforming how the world experiences live sport.Claremont, Cape Town | R60 000 to R80 000 per month | Hybrid working model About Our ClientOur client is a fast-growing sports technology company on a...

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