Tariff shocks, AI disruption strain global growth

The global economic outlook has worsened since the start of the year, as rising economic nationalism and tariff volatility fuel uncertainty and risk stalling long-term decision-making, according to a new World Economic Forum report. The latest Chief Economists...

Technology critical for African agriculture’s future

Technology - particularly artificial intelligence (AI) – plays a critical role in enhancing agricultural productivity and reducing poverty across the continent. This is one of the findings from a white paper highlighting the trends shaping the agricultural landscape...

Thousands of ICT jobs in SA are going unfilled

South Africa’s digital economy is growing fast, but not fast enough to keep up with the country’s pressing need for jobs. New research by Collective X shows that, while employers need digital skills, too many junior roles are going unfilled. This highlights a critical...

Executives turn to hybrid work amid economic uncertainty

Research from International Workplace Group reveals that nine out of 10 c-suite executives are concerned about the business impact of macroeconomic instability. As a result, they are turning to hybrid working, empowering their people to work from a combination of...

Webb reveals the smallest asteroids yet found

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope now includes asteroids on its list of objects studied and secrets revealed. A team led by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge repurposed Webb’s observations of a distant star to reveal a...

As Novus buys up Mustek, execs retain a stake

As Novus Holdings moves to acquire Mustek by buying the remaining shares that it doesn’t already hold, executives at the distributor have penned an agreement to retain a 25% stake in the company. On 15 November Novus Holdings made a mandatory offer to the shareholders...

Accelerated growth for Chinese smartphones

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, China's smartphone shipments grew 8,9% year over year (YoY) to 71,6-million units in 2Q24. The third consecutive quarter of growth led to...

Carbon capture, storage market set to hit $5,61bn

The global carbon capture and storage market size is expected to reach $5,61-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 7,3% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. This growth is attributed to the presence of favorable government policies...

Webb images show a cold exoplanet 12 light-years away

An international team of astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have directly imaged an exoplanet roughly 12 light-years from Earth. While there were hints that the planet existed, it had not been confirmed until Webb imaged it. The planet is...

E-commerce hubs drive up air pollution

An unexpected side effect of e-commerce is the increase in air pollution - particularly nitrogen oxide - around warehousing hubs. This is among the findings a new study, funded by NASA and published in Nature, that aimed to measure the air pollution associated with...

Cybercriminals are ready for the Olympics. Are you?

Major sporting events like the Olympics attract billions of viewers and are prime opportunities for cybercriminals. Over the past decade, cyberattacks targeting major events have surged, increasing from 212-million documented attacks at the London 2012 Games to...

Africa Data Centres adds 6MW in Cape Town

Africa Data Centres is expanding its CPT1 facility in Cape Town, adding three halls in new areas on the campus that provide another 6MW of IT load. This effectively doubles the data centre's current capacity. The new expansion was implemented with support from the US...

Crowdstrike and Microsoft stocks down but global searches soar

Worldwide searches for "CrowdStrike stock" and "Microsoft stock" have surged 3 054% and 981% respectively over the past week after the global IT crash. However, each corporation's daily stock value dropped on 19 July. This is following an outage that spread globally...

Landmark Climate Change Act welcomed

The Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA) welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa's signing of the Climate Change Bill into law this week. "The signing of the bill is a step in the right direction, as South Africa has established...

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Win-win learnerships are the future

For many companies, learnerships remain a grudge purchase and a tick-box exercise for B-BBEE compliance. But what if companies could make their learnerships self-funding? If, during the 12 months of the programme, their learners were to actually contribute to...

Why the future of IT is circular

Recycling has become a part of our day-to-day lives. Whether it's the ritual of sorting our household waste or making the switch to reusable products, taking proactive steps towards sustainability goals by managing waste is already ingrained in our behaviour. This...

Digital and resilience will shape the future

Volatility, uncertainty and instability. These are the foundations on which CEOs have to build resilient and sustainable organisations as they move forward into 2023. Alan Turnley-Jones, CEO of Dimension Data, reflects on the key trends, challenges and opportunities...

SA e-commerce continues to leapfrog

The boom in e-commerce, at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, was unprecedented. The International Trade Administration found that online sales in South Africa increased by almost 70% between 2019 and 2020, equating to over R30-billion. According to Deloitte's most...

The importance of getting MaaD on the road to AIOps

The term might only have been coined as recently as 2017, but AIOps is already hailed as the next big thing. AIOps uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to augment, accelerate, and automate certain IT operations. "When digital transformation outstrips IT...

Governance trends for 2023: is your board ready?

The Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA) lays out five key trends for boards and directors to focus on in 2023. Parmi Natesan, CEO of the IoDSA argues that boards need to begin planning their agendas for 2023 to ensure they are on top of these trends - and...

Companies under siege as cyberattacks increase

Cybersecurity threats have become one of the biggest risks facing companies in 2022 – and this is only set to get worse. HP research shows that cyberthreats have grown by a staggering 300% year on year (YoY), with close to three-quarters of companies reporting they...

Why wait to upgrade your software when Windows 11 ESD is here!

With Microsoft dubbing Windows 11 the best Windows yet, the time could not be better to upgrade to intuitive innovation, easier organisation, and faster performance – which you can now get through the click of a button. With Windows 10 reaching End of License on 31...

Hack yourself regularly to stay safe

With South Africa being a favoured target for cyber attackers globally, and with the threats growing in both volume and sophistication, local organisations must do more to mitigate against these attacks. By Richard Frost, product head: cybersecurity at Armata In...

The culture opportunity your business can’t afford to ignore

The ways in which a business creates and maintains its culture are changing. Previously, a business's culture may have centred around its office, but in today's do-anything, from-anywhere economy, this approach is no longer fit for purpose. By JG Pons, senior...

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We are a fast-growing technology company at the forefront of digital transformation. Our team thrives on innovation and delivering cutting-edge solutions to our clients. We are looking for a highly skilled ServiceNow Developer to join our dynamic team. If you are...

IT Learnerships at Geeks4learning

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Business Systems Analyst with minimum 2 years' experience as part of an IT delivery team, preferably in Financial Services Industry, required for an Asset Management Company based in Constantia, Cape Town. Minimum requirements: Relevant tertiary qualification required...

Senior Integration Engineer

Are you a passionate and driven Senior Integration Engineer with a knack for solving complex problems and a desire to make a real impact? If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy delivering high-quality solutions, and are looking for a rewarding career with...

IT DevOps Engineer

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Business Analyst (Software Development) – Gauteng Johannesburg

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ServiceNow Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

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IT Learnerships at Geeks4learning – Gauteng Sandhurst

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