The two reasons Bitcoin is in the doldrums
Trading at around $61 000 – down more than 50% from its record high and suffering its steepest weekly decline since 2022 - Bitcoin is in the grip of a “mild crypto winter”, according to the deVere Group. Yet despite the sharp correction, Nigel Green, CEO of deVere...
Cisco urges campus switch refresh after ‘Mythos Moment’
Campus switch revenue grew at double-digit rates for the second quarter in a row, according to the Dell’Oro Group, prompting market leaders Cisco to respond that the “Mythos Moment” is a critical turning point for campus network refresh. “The combination of higher...
Kids face a mental health crisis and global knowledge gaps
A new child and youth mental health report sheds light on the scale of our global knowledge gaps on the correlation between childhood technology use and childhood mental health impacts. Over the past decade, mental health conditions in children and adolescents have...
IBM and the Recording Academy strike a chord
IBM, the official artificial intelligence (AI) & cloud partner of the Grammy Awards for nearly a decade, has announced the launch of a new fan engagement solution. By tapping into the power of agentic AI, GRAMMY® IQ built with IBM watsonx transforms the Recording...
Global investment growth resumes
Global foreign direct investment (FDI) increased by 14% in 2025 to an estimated $1,6-trillion, according to UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in its the latest Global Investment Trends Monitor. More than $140-billion of the increase came from higher flows...
Research shows that humans and honeyguides speak in local dialects
Researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT), working with international collaborators, have shown that people in northern Mozambique use regionally distinct “dialects” when communicating with honeyguide birds, revealing a striking parallel to the way human...
SA young scientists heading to Taiwan
Two Eskom Expo for Young Scientists winners are set to represent South Africa at the prestigious Taiwan International Science Fair (TISF) with pioneering scientific research that reflects the innovation, scientific curiosity, and global competitiveness of the...
11 news species on the Red List
Eleven new species have been uplisted to the 2025 Regional Mammal Red List of Threatened Species, indicates their declining conservation status, while three mammal species have been downlisted due to improved status. The latest assessment of the status of mammals in...
How leading organisations are making AI work
The World Economic Forum has released a new report revealing successful AI stories that are already delivering measurable performance gains and how pioneering organisations are moving beyond experimentation to achieve impact at scale. As investment accelerates and...
Windows 11 upgrades pushed global PC shipment growth over 9% in 2025
Worldwide PC shipments totaled 71,5-million units in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 9,3% increase from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner. For the full year, worldwide PC shipments totaled more than 270-million units, a 9,1%...
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Debunking payroll and HR outsourcing myths
Increased efficiency, risk mitigation, access to specialist expertise and the latest technology - the benefits of payroll and HR outsourcing are undeniable. But while the burgeoning demands on these departments have prompted many businesses to outsource their payroll...
Telcos grapple with revenue challenges
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How to spot social media job scams
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Seagate and ASBIS Africa: Meeting the growing demand for advanced surveillance solutions
In today's interconnected world, the demand for real-time information has reached unprecedented levels, driven by our insatiable thirst for data. Nowhere is this more evident than in the surveillance industry, where data analysis is more crucial than ever. The...
Pinnacle adds new AI-focused strategy
Pinnacle is launching a new AI-focused services division, aimed to help businesses navigate the evolving artificial intelligence (AI) landscape and unlock the opportunities that AI can deliver. Pinnacle CEO Tim Humphreys-Davies explains: "AI is the topic on everyone's...
African Development Bank and Intel to train millions in AI
The African Development Bank and Intel are partnering to equip 3-million Africans, including 30 000 government officials, with AI skills. The deal will help create a critical mass of Africans proficient in Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) skills to accelerate growth...
Tech boosts health and safety in mining construction projects
Maintaining exceptional health and safety (H&S) standards is integral to the ongoing success of any project in the mining, construction, and engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) industries. However, the time and expenses involved can be...
Current trends in cyber-attacks
Cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm as the pace of cyber-attacks speeds up, with threat actors moving swiftly from infiltration to exploitation, seeking rapid financial gains. Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) has made coordinated attacks easier, as specialised...
Gen Z redefines the future of inclusive office design
Optimising office environments for multi-generational teams has been a part of workplace dynamics for decades. Yet the rise of Generation Z in the workplace has increased the importance of accommodating different values and work styles as this radically different...
Junior UI/UX Designer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
As a Junior UI/UX Designer, you will play a key role in supporting our design team by contributing to the creation of intuitive, user-centred designs for our digital products. This role offers an exciting opportunity to grow your design skills and gain hands-on...
Cloud Solutions Architect at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd. – Gauteng Gauteng
Our client is looking for an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect to join their IT Service Management (ITSM) team. The role is aligned with ITIL best practices and focuses on the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and reliable solutions within their...
Junior UI/UX Designer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
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Project Manager IT at QES
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Project Manager IT at QES – Western Cape Kuils River
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Hardware Technician – Control Equipment
We are seeking an experienced Hardware Technician with a strong background in electronics engineering to join our client's Control Equipment division. This role is pivotal in bridging Production and Engineering, with responsibilities including industrialising test...
Hardware Technician – Control Equipment – Gauteng Gauteng
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Senior SAP Functional Analyst (Forecasting & Replenishment) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Business Analyst – Johannesburg – Gauteng Johannesburg
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