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...

Internet shut down in Iran

Iran’s security services have shut down Internet access in the country, as protests calling for regime change continue to spread. Yesterday, heads of security services and the judiciary warned that they would take action against protestors, and today the country seems...

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...

SA’s growing cyber risk can’t be managed by firewalls alone

Recent cyberattacks on major airlines, mining companies, and government departments have exposed just how vulnerable even South Africa’s most established institutions are and reinforces the reality that cybercrime is no longer simply a hypothetical risk....

Vodacom gets Competition Commission approval for Maziv acquisition

Vodacom Group has received the go-ahead from South Africa’s Competition Appeal Court to proceed with its proposed acquisition of a 30% stake in Maziv, the entity that houses all the fibre assets owned by Community Investments Ventures Holding (CIVH), including Vumatel...

Bitcoin continues to soar to record highs

Bitcoin has surged to fresh record highs this week, trading above $123 000 and pushing further past July’s peak as momentum from institutional buying, corporate treasury adoption, US policy support, and sovereign-level gains continues to build. The world’s largest...

Siyakwamukela kuZulu at Afridax

Crypto exchange Afridax says it has marked a significant milestone in its mission to democratise access to digital assets in Africa by integrating isiZulu into its platform. Language barriers pose a significant obstacle to financial inclusion, particularly in Africa...

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In a world where the unexpected has often reshaped history, "Black Swan" events are a stark reminder of our collective vulnerability to the unforeseeable. These events, defined by their rarity, severe impact, and the widespread post-event perception that they were...

Vertiv supports growing African telecoms industry

The telecommunications industry across Africa occupies a complex yet active space, with factors such as significant investment in sub-sea connectivity cables, increasing demand for data centres, and the rollout of terrestrial fibre broadband infrastructure gaining...

MTN achieves 98% network availability in Free State, Northern Cape

In MTN's Central Region, which includes the Free State, Northern Cape and parts of North West, network sites with resilience are now achieving above 98% network availability daily and improving from 92% network availability. This is the result of MTN's network...

Why 2024 will be the year of the AI assistant

Over the coming 12 months, generative AI will drive transformation across all industries, boosting efficiency and productivity. Tailoring and personalising customer interactions faster and at scale, workers are quickly realising the benefits. By Linda Saunders,...

AI vs humanity – a battle for identity

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Does Africa need a climate-centric financial architecture?

At the recently concluded COP28 climate summit in Dubai, African financial and political leaders spoke extensively about the role of finance in shaping Africa's future, particularly regarding climate and the environment. By Funmi Dele-Giwa, general counsel & head...

Telviva helps with Vodacom Lesotho service offering

South African unified communications and collaboration (UC&C) company Telviva has announced that, as a technology partner to Vodacom Lesotho, it has assisted Vodacom Lesotho with the activation of the Vodacom One Connect business solution within the Vodacom...

CEOs lack confidence in the ability to minimise cyberattacks

CEOs are fully aware of the threats to their business from cyberattacks. Yet, most lack confidence in their organisation's ability to avert or minimise such attacks. They learn how to be cyber resilient only after their organisation experiences a breach. By Boland...

Paymenow wins 2023 Global Brands Award

African earned wage access (EWA) platform Paymenow has received the 2023 Global Brands Award for Fastest Growing Employee Benefits Platform. The Global Brands Awards, conducted by Global Brands Magazine, were established with the aim of honouring excellence in...

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Design, develop, and maintain applications using C# and .NET core.Build and deploy cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure.Develop and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes and Helm.Implement CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions.Collaborate with DevOps...

Senior Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you a visionary Project Manager with a passion for structure, strategy, and driving impactful change? We're seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead the analysis and enhancement of our Project Office — shaping the future of project...

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Senior SAP BTP Developer

Design, develop, and deploy applications using SAP BTP services such as CAP, Workflow, Business Rules, API Management, and Integration Suite.Build scalable and secure solutions following BTP best practices.Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to...

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Senior SAP BTP Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein

Design, develop, and deploy applications using SAP BTP services such as CAP, Workflow, Business Rules, API Management, and Integration Suite.Build scalable and secure solutions following BTP best practices.Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to...

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