AI in Africa to top $16,5bn by 2030

Artificial intelligence (AI) – if deployed responsibly and inclusively – can unlock transformative outcomes across Africa’s major industries including agriculture, healthcare, education, energy, and finance, according to Mastercard. The company’s latest white paper -...

These are the AI trends for 2025 and beyond

AI agents and AI-ready data are the two fastest advancing technologies on the 2025 Gartner Hype Cycle for Artificial Intelligence, according to Gartner. These technologies are experiencing heightened interest this year, accompanied by ambitious projections and...

Subglacial flood bursts through Greenland ice sheet

Using data from several Earth-observing satellites, including ESA’s CryoSat and the Copernicus Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 missions, scientists have discovered that a huge flood beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet surged upwards with such force that it fractured the ice...

Webb telescope traces the many shapes of nebulae

Since their discovery in the late 1700s, astronomers have learned that planetary nebulae, or the expanding shell of glowing gas expelled by a low-intermediate mass star late in its life, can come in all shapes and sizes. Most planetary nebula present as circular,...

Hybrid working key to productivity during school holidays

Almost two-thirds (62%) of working parents find organising childcare during school holidays to be a significant source of stress – and, as a result, more than half (55%) utilise their annual leave to meet childcare duties. This is according to new research from IWG,...

Cybersecurity professionals continue to seek improvements

Despite the majority of South African cybersecurity experts in large organisations being happy with their current protection, they are constantly on the lookout for stronger and more flexible security solutions. A new study - Improving resilience: cybersecurity...

CEOs back inflation target cut amid declining confidence

The Q2 2025 Merchantec CEO Confidence Index reveals a near-flatline in overall CEO sentiment, inching up from 45.2 in Q1 to just 45.3. Confidence has bottomed out at these levels, underscoring the enduring pressure on South African corporate leaders amid persistent...

Procurement professionals urged to step up as industry transitions

The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) has issued a strong call to action for South African procurement leaders following the release of its Global State of Procurement & Supply 2025 report – Cool Heads in the Storm. The wide-ranging report,...

Britehouse Mobility completes management buy-out from NTT Data

Britehouse Mobility has concluded a management buyout that effectively acquires the business from NTT Data, for an undisclosed amount. Now known simply as Britehouse, the company enables organisations to optimise operations, accelerate transformation, and thrive in an...

Earth intelligence a $20bn growth opportunity

Earth intelligence will significantly impact every industry as it rapidly moves from government to the private sector, with annual revenue to surpass $4,2-billion in 2030, up from nearly $3,8-billion in 2025, according to Gartner. The cumulative Earth intelligence...

Temu speeds up local deliveries

Shoppers in South Africa can now receive their Temu orders in as little as one day thanks to the e-commerce platform’s new local warehouse dispatch option. The rollout of local fulfillment in South Africa is part of a broader effort by Temu to cut delivery times...

Global data centres face rising climate risks

Data centres - the critical infrastructure powering banking systems, cloud storage, emergency services, communications, and logistics - are facing sharply rising risks from climate change-driven extreme weather, according to a new report from physical climate risk...

Consumer hunt for value reshapes SA market

Driven by emerging markets, replacement cycles, and premium innovation, global tech and durables (T&D) sales will reach $1,29-trillion in the year ahead, according to NielsenIQ’s (NIQ) latest Consumer Tech Industry Trends 2025 report. The value of the Middle East...

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AI’s double-edged cybersecurity sword

AI’s (Artificial Intelligence) massive impact has been both positive and negative, writes Michael de Neuilly Rice, principal security architect at NEC XON. It’s excellent at some office tasks and terrible at others. It has revolutionised graphic design while also...

RMCP enforcement is here, and the consequences are real

Having a Risk Management and Compliance Programme (RMCP) isn’t just a procedural formality - it is a legal requirement under Section 42 of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA), writes Sameer Kumandan, MD of SearchWorks360. More importantly, it has become the...

Data insights are transforming the lending landscape

The Romans consulted chickens. Today, lenders consult data. But just having data isn't enough, writes Francois Grobler, chief of decision analytics at Experian. Mountains of raw credit data can be overwhelming and, frankly, not much more insightful than a coop full of...

Preparing for inevitable data breaches

In the past year, South Africa has seen a surge in data breaches that have paralysed major corporations and government organisations alike. By Michael Langeveld, head of technology and business development at HPE Emirates and Africa These crippling incidents have...

A practical guide to strategic AI implementation

The hype surrounding AI being leveraged in businesses has reached fever pitch, to the point where many businesses are panicking about AI implementation. Charlene Smith, sales director at Insight Consulting They fear being left behind, worrying that their competitors...

Bajaj SA and Picup partner for last-mile delivery

In a move that is expected to strengthen South Africa’s booming last-mile delivery sector, Bajaj South Africa has partnered with logistics platform Picup. The partnership will see Picup riders equipped with the rugged Bajaj Boxer 150. The partnership is designed to...

Avoid cloud security blind spots in a hybrid IT world

The acceleration of cloud adoption has brought with it new security challenges for organisations to tackle, particularly pertaining to hybrid and multi-cloud environments. By Kyle Pillay, security as a service centre manager at Datacentrix Here, a common security...

Mimecast partners with First Distribution

Mimecast has announced a strategic partnership with First Distribution, to help resellers deliver Mimecast’s integrated human risk management platform to their customers. “We’re delighted to partner with First Distribution to take our channel ecosystem to the next...

The cybersecurity threat to higher education

The digital revolution is transforming African education, with universities embracing online learning and digital systems, writes Anna Collard, senior vice-president: content strategy and evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa. However, this progress brings a crucial challenge:...

Cybersecurity key for local by-elections

With municipal by-elections taking place across South Africa throughout 2025, attention is once again turning to the strength of local governance. By Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director at Fortinet South Africa But beyond the campaign posters and voting stations...

Data Analyst (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Dunkeld

ENVIRONMENT:A Community Upliftment Programme in Joburg seeks a Data Analyst with excellent knowledge of and ability to work with SQL databases who will play a key role in supporting data-driven decision-making and programme improvement. You will focus on enabling...

Scrum Master – Western Cape Cape Town Region

We're on the lookout for a Scrum Master with 5 years of hands-on experience guiding agile teams through the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This role is for one of our Clients, a leading establishment that's recognised as a Top South African company....

IT Support Tech at NTT Motor Group

We have an exciting opportunity for an End User Support Engineer to join the team based in Pretoria.This position is responsible for maintaining and proactively managing the infrastructure and supporting the end user within the various dealerships....

Automation Tester at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for a detail-oriented Automation Tester to join a dynamic, fast-paced environment within a leading financial institution. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and executing automated test solutions to ensure the quality and...

IT Support Tech at NTT Motor Group – Gauteng Brooklyn

We have an exciting opportunity for an End User Support Engineer to join the team based in Pretoria.This position is responsible for maintaining and proactively managing the infrastructure and supporting the end user within the various dealerships....

Fullstack Developer

We are seeking a skilled and innovative Full Stack Developer to design, develop, and maintain acomprehensive Recruitment Portal and Applicant Tracking System (ATS). The ideal candidate willhave experience in building scalable web applications, integrating third-party...

Fullstack Developer – Gauteng Turffontein

We are seeking a skilled and innovative Full Stack Developer to design, develop, and maintain acomprehensive Recruitment Portal and Applicant Tracking System (ATS). The ideal candidate willhave experience in building scalable web applications, integrating third-party...

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