Fibre enables the broadband economy
Kathy Gibson reports - The rollout of fast fibre infrastructure is key for countries to reap the economic rewards promised by broadband. Bob Chen, president of Huawei optical business product line, stresses that artificial intelligence (A) is here to stay, driven by...
Lessons to be learned from China
Kathy Gibson reports – When it comes to developing an artificial intelligence (AI) economy from scratch, Africa could learn from countries that have successfully achieved their own transformation. And we don’t have to look much further than China, which has evolved...
Scammers use Labubu doll hype on multilingual scam websites
The rocketing popularity of Labubu dolls has triggered a wave of scam websites targeting enthusiastic collectors worldwide, with cybercriminals deploying fake online shops in multiple languages to steal payment details. Kaspersky detected fraudulent platforms, often...
UAE drives AI, PC growth in emerging MEA markets
market intelligence company Context, in its latest monthly analysis across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) region, highlights robust IT distribution sales growth in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, continued pressure in Turkey, and surging demand for AI-capable...
The quiet rise of Chinese cloud in SA
Chinese cloud providers are becoming a rising force in South Africa’s digital infrastructure race. While global cloud narratives often spotlight American providers, the likes of Alibaba Cloud and Huawei Cloud are quietly changing the equation through local presence,...
Supply chain organisations lack formal AI strategies
Just 23% of supply chain leaders report having a formal supply chain AI strategy in place within their organisations, according to Gartner, which adds that, driven by pressures to demonstrate return-on-investment (ROI) in the near-term, chief supply chain officers...
Meta invests $14,3bn in AI startup
Meta is investing $14,3-billion for a major minority stake in artificial intelligence (AI) startup, Scale AI, that works with data to train AI systems. The company’s 28-year-old CEO, Alexandr Wang, will join Meta as part of the deal. The acquisition forms the...
UN accelerates social progress with AI-powered virtual worlds
Eighteen United Nations (UN) entities have joined forces at the second UN Virtual Worlds Day to urge governments, civil society, academia, and the private sector to harness the transformative potential of AI-powered virtual worlds to drive development that works for...
Guardian agents will bolster trust
By 2030, guardian agent technologies will account for at least 10% to 15% of agentic AI markets, according to Gartner. Guardian agents are AI-based technologies designed to support trustworthy and secure interactions with AI. They function as both AI assistants,...
Crypto pump-and-dump scams soar
Despite increasing regulatory scrutiny and public awareness, scam tokens continue to flood blockchains like Ethereum, BSC, and Base - tricking investors with hype, then suddenly dropping in value and causing significant losses. And the high number of scam tokens shows...
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Virtual agents could free BPOs to cash in on local EQ
Advanced intelligent automation (IA) virtual agents shift the burden of repetitive, rules-based queries and work away from human agents. This should not be seen as a threat to South Africa's call centres and business process outsourcing (BPO) sector, but rather as...
Self-service must go hand-in-hand with personalisation
For decades, we believed that insurance was simply too complex an industry to ever go digital. By Vis Govender, co-founder of Everything.Insure and group CEO of firstEquity Group Today, digitalisation is a key driver of value, innovation, and growth in the insurance...
Streamlining estate planning with technology
Estate planning and the ensuing execution of those plans are of vital importance in South Africa, especially during Wills Week. However, settling a deceased estate, depending on its intricacy and adherence to legal standards, can span from a few months to several...
Critical infrastructure benefits as AI gets smarter
With technology advancing at an astonishing pace, AI has emerged as a defining trend in today's business arena. Enterprises across all sectors are prioritising this technology, embracing its transformative potential to drive change and growth. By Marcel Bruyns, sales...
Create conversions through omnichannel conversations
In a dynamic world dominated by digital interaction, the power of connection is undeniable. The modern business landscape demands a profound understanding of omnichannel conversations as a key player for success. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management It is...
IT resourcing management is evolving
The IT sector is at the forefront of innovation and digital transformation, and South Africa is no exception to this global trend. The country is witnessing a rapid evolution in IT resourcing management practices, as organisations adapt to the demands of the digital...
Classify data effectively to leveraging value
As the understanding that data insights can drive leadership and innovation gains traction, businesses have become increasingly data focused. By Iniel Dreyer, MD of Data Management Professionals South Africa (DMP SA) While data collection is nothing new, the reality...
Evolving threat landscape makes cyber insurance vital
Cyberattacks on South African companies are on the rise. Local insurers and incident response teams reporting the highest level of incidents they have ever seen, as these attacks become more frequent and sophisticated, the majority of local businesses can expect to...
Supply chain companies latch on to systems thinking
Systems thinking is gaining traction among supply chain firms. This type of thinking embraces a holistic approach to analyse how a system's constituent parts relate to and work with one another. In terms of logistics, it allows companies to view the entire end-to-end...
Is ChatGPT the transformation catalyst educators have been waiting for?
ChatGPT, an AI language model, is forcing a significant paradigm shift in the education sector, as educators at all levels, but particularly in tertiary institutions, grapple with the implications, the technology that has so much potential to do good, but also raises...
Android Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Seeking an experienced Android Developer responsible for designing, building, and maintaining high-quality Android applications, implementing robust APIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences. Key Requirements...
IT Support Technician – Isithebe Durban
Are you a skilled and proactive IT Support Technician with a passion for problem-solving? Do you have a knack for tackling a wide range of technical issues and a commitment to providing exceptional service? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a...
Business Analyst at Adapt IT
Introduction The purpose of a business analyst role is to analysis user requirements and design and document solutions to be used as input into the development. Business analysts are responsible for the definition of business requirements and specifications used to...
Senior Frontend Developer
Seeking a Senior Frontend Developer responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality web applications. Key Requirements 5 - 10 years' experience in ASP.NET Web Forms & MVCProficiency in VB.NET and C#Proficiency in JavaScript, jQuery, and...
IT Support Technician – Isithebe Durban – KwaZulu-Natal Isithebe
Are you a skilled and proactive IT Support Technician with a passion for problem-solving? Do you have a knack for tackling a wide range of technical issues and a commitment to providing exceptional service? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a...
Business Analyst at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand
Introduction The purpose of a business analyst role is to analysis user requirements and design and document solutions to be used as input into the development. Business analysts are responsible for the definition of business requirements and specifications used to...
Senior Frontend Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Seeking a Senior Frontend Developer responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality web applications. Key Requirements 5 - 10 years' experience in ASP.NET Web Forms & MVCProficiency in VB.NET and C#Proficiency in JavaScript, jQuery, and...
Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to join our team. This role requires a proven leader who can oversee multiple projects from initiation to deployment while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will bring a solid...
Junior Web Developer
Junior Full Stack Developer (Low-Code / Web & Mobile) - Fully RemoteReady to kickstart your career as a developer and get hands-on with real apps from day one? This is not another watch and learn role. You will build, test, and deploy web and mobile apps in a team...
Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Centurion
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to join our team. This role requires a proven leader who can oversee multiple projects from initiation to deployment while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will bring a solid...
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