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...

AI-led businesses ignore humans at their peril

No-one would argue that artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm, but there is some irony in the fact that as more business functions - from data collection and analysis, to everyday operations - are performed digitally the more customers seek to...

How chip research is shaping physical AI

AI and graphics research breakthroughs in neural rendering, 3D generation and world simulation power robotics, autonomous vehicles and content creation. Physical AI — the engine behind modern robotics, self-driving cars and smart spaces — relies on a mix of neural...

Pepfar funding freeze could lead to 601 000 HIV-related deaths in SA

Recent research co-authored by Professor Linda-Gail Bekker from the University of Cape Town (UCT) showed that withdrawing the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) support in South Africa without effectively transitioning to supported services will...

WiFi 6E, WiFi 7 standards drive enterprise WLAN growth

The enterprise worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market grew 3,2% in the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q24) compared to 4Q23 to reach $2,6-billion. For the full year, in 2024, the enterprise WLAN market declined 12,7% year-over-year (YoY), finishing at...

SA auto market adapts to economic challenges

There was a 6% decline in new vehicle sales and a 6,1% drop in total vehicles financed in the second quarter of the year compared to the previous quarter, according to the latest Vehicle Pricing Index (VPI) from TransUnion. Despite this, the market is showing signs of...

Clean energy needed to boost fragile global systems

Regional conflicts and geopolitical strains are highlighting significant fragilities in today’s global energy system, making clear the need for stronger policies and greater investments to accelerate and expand the transition to cleaner and more secure technologies....

ESA’s Moonlight heralds new era in lunar exploration

In a landmark initiative to create a satellite constellation orbiting the moon for communications and navigation services, the European Space Agency (ESA) has launched its Moonlight programme. With over 400 planned lunar missions by space agencies and private...

SA poised to leverage digitisation for economic growth

Kathy Gibson reports – South Africa leads the sub-Sahara Africa region in digitisation, with the highest Internet penetration rates in Africa. As such, it is in a good position to drive economic growth through the use of technology. Google South Africa’s Economic...

PMI calls for new definitions of project success

Project Management Institute (PMI) has launched a research initiative that challenges long-standing views on what defines project success and the role of project professionals. PMI aims to ignite a global movement by shifting the focus from traditional metrics like...

85m EVs will be on the road by end of 2025

By the end of next year, 85-million electric vehicles (EVs) - cars, buses, vans, and heavy trucks – are expected to be on the road, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Despite several hurdles affecting the EV market over the past few months, we are...

Data insights accelerate SME growth and success

In today’s digital age, data-driven insights have become the cornerstone of business success - from better understanding customer needs for a greater competitive edge or diving deeper into financial data to help businesses plot their business growth and fulfil their...

AMD looks to power the next generation of commercial PCs

AMD has launched its third generation commercial AI mobile processors designed specifically to transform business productivity with Copilot+ features including live captioning and language translation in conference calls, as well as advanced AI image generators. The...

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Modernising and regulating the SA payments industry

In the second half of 2022, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) announced it has its sights set on stricter regulations for the South African payments ecosystem "to ensure financial stability in a world of increasingly innovative and disruptive technology". Though...

AI tools SMEs need to know about

ChatGPT is the word on the street at the moment, and receiving an incredible amount of attention and hype. It's the latest in a series of AI tools, or AI-driven services, that are steadily working their way into mainstream life. "Most people use AI every day without...

New earnings threshold comes into play

As of 1 March 2023, South Africans saw the implementation of the increased annual earnings threshold determined by the Minister of Employment and Labour (Minister) in the amount of R241 110.59. This represents an increase of R17,030.11 from the previous amount of R224...

Automation is the new savings discipline

If you feel like you've never been under more pressure as a consumer, then you're not alone. By Ricki Allardice, head of product at upnup Over the past year or so, consumers around the globe have faced rates of inflation not seen in decades. Africa hasn't escaped...

Go back to basics to mine data for better business resilience

Virtually every organisation in the world is under pressure to become more resilient amidst the continued risk of a global economic recession this year. One of the most effective ways of doing so is to unlock the true potential of their data to become more efficient...

Restraints of trade and settlement agreements: a lesson for employers

According to a recent judgment from the Labour Appeal Court (LAC), when concluding settlement agreements with former employees, employers must actively preserve their rights to enforce restraint of trade undertakings, and other important protections. By Brett Abraham,...

Intel accelerates 5G development

For more than a decade, Intel and its partners have been on a mission to virtualize the world's networks, from the core to the RAN (radio access network) and out to the edge, moving them from fixed-function hardware onto programmable, software-defined platforms,...

AMD expands 5G telco portfolio

AMD has announced it will be expanding support of its growing 5G partner ecosystem spanning from core to radio access networks (RAN) applications, delivering additional new test capabilities and unveiling new 5G products. The AMD wireless telecom partner ecosystem has...

Shopping for sustainability

While 92% of South Africans say sustainability is important to them, only 58% claim to live sustainably according to a 2022 study by global consumer insights agency InSites Consulting. It's clear South Africans want to make a change; they just don't know where to...

How SA retailers can future-proof their businesses

As motivational speaker Garrison Wynn nce said: "Action and adaptability create opportunity". For local retailers, there is an opportunity to future-proof by taking action on initiatives that maintain and drive customer loyalty. But they must be adaptable as they...

Junior UI/UX Designer (CH1117) – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Our client, who developed a financial wellness and inclusion platform that allows employees early access to already earned wages (EWA), is looking for a junior UI/UX Designerto join their Stellenbosch-based team.Requirements:Minimum of 1 year of experience in UI/UX...

Angular Developer

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Angular Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.What we are looking...

SQL Developer

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a SQL Developer to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Experience Business technology degree (BCom, Information Management qualification)Experience in Financial Services is a...

SAP BI / BW Consultant – 2495

SAP BI/BW Consultant with BWonHANA / BW4/HANA / HANA / SAP portal and query building in SAP BW using BEX, AFO and Eclipse experience required for a reputable global company based in GautengSAP BWonHANA & BW4/HANA development experience (Data Flows, Process Chains,...

Angular Developer – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Angular Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.What we are looking...

SQL Developer – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a SQL Developer to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Experience Business technology degree (BCom, Information Management qualification)Experience in Financial Services is a...

SAP BI / BW Consultant – 2495 – Gauteng Pretoria

SAP BI/BW Consultant with BWonHANA / BW4/HANA / HANA / SAP portal and query building in SAP BW using BEX, AFO and Eclipse experience required for a reputable global company based in GautengSAP BWonHANA & BW4/HANA development experience (Data Flows, Process Chains,...

Developer – Technical Support (CH1118)

Our client, a leading innovator in financial wellness and inclusion, has developed a platform that enables employees to access their already earned wages early (EWA). They are now looking for a Developer – Technical Support to join their team. Requirements:Computer...

Back-end Developer

One of our clients is looking for a motivated Backend Developer to join dynamic team. In this role, you will primarily work with Node.js to develop, maintain, and enhance web applications and backend services. The ideal candidate will have strong Node.js experience,...

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