Four in five adults with TB have no symptoms
A study led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) has found that most tuberculosis (TB) cases detected among adults living with someone who has TB are silent (without symptoms) at the time of screening. The study, published in The Lancet Global Health, suggests that to...
IBM delivers new quantum processors, software, algorithms
At the annual Quantum Developer Conference, IBM unveiled fundamental progress on its path to delivering both quantum advantage by the end of 2026 and fault-tolerant quantum computing by 2029. “There are many pillars to bringing truly useful quantum computing to the...
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...
DeepSneak deception: malware poses as AI assistant
Kaspersky Global Research & Analysis Team researchers have discovered a new malicious campaign which is distributing a Trojan through a fake DeepSeek-R1 Large Language Model (LLM) app for PCs. The previously unknown malware is delivered via a phishing site...
AMD EPYC processors power Nokia cloud for next-gen telecoms
Nokia has included 5th Gen AMD EPYC processors to power the Nokia Cloud Platform. “Telecom operators are looking for infrastructure solutions that combine performance, scalability, and power efficiency to manage the growing complexity and scale of 5G networks,” says...
Wind industry reaffirms support for localisation
With a development pipeline exceeding 53GW and more than 3,8GW already contributing to the national grid, South Africa’s wind energy sector is rapidly solidifying its role in the country’s clean energy future. This has taken a new forward with the official launch of...
South Africans under increasing attack by fraudsters
A massive 68% of South Africans have been targeted by email, online, phone call or text messaging fraud in the last three months, with 13% saying they had become victims. Among those who said they were targeted, the most common reported schemes were phishing, where...
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Inospace ventures into e-commerce logistics
last-mile logistics park owner and operator Inospace has launched a outsourced fulfilment warehouse facility to help small and medium-sized e-commerce businesses with warehousing and distribution needs. The company launched its first e-commerce fulfilment and...
Vertiv reports strong Q2 results
Vertiv Holdings has reported second quarter net sales of $1,734billion, an increase of $335-million, or 24%, compared with last year's second quarter and a 25% organic net sales increase, which excludes the impact of foreign currency. Foreign currency negatively...
Fibre trenching: short-term pain for long term gain for South Africa
In a digital era where activities such as remote working, eCommerce and online education have come to the fore, connectivity has become just as important as other utilities such as electricity - and fibre is crucial in ensuring that people can have access to the...
Banks that ignore humans in digital transformation certain to fail
For hundreds of years banks have put financial excellence at the heart of their operations. But as traditional banks rush to compete with the nimbler fintechs and digital-only challenger banks, too many leaders are neglecting the human element of their digital...
Upskilling, training need strategy, not a tick box approach
There is a serious skills gap in South Africa regarding IT talent, which is only growing as technology evolves. A lack of skilled resources can be a significant obstacle in achieving organisational objectives, and without sufficient IT skills, South Africa will fall...
When it comes to AI, bigger is not better
AI is seemingly everywhere and becoming more pervasive. It didn't start with ChatGPT, but its arrival on the scene in November last year has ratcheted up the stakes. By Jan Wildeboer, EMEA open source evangelist at Red Hat In the technology world, we haven't seen...
Rising cyberthreats drive AI, cloud security adoption
With the cybersecurity landscape continually evolving, it is more important than ever for local businesses to keep pace with the changes. Dylan Cairns, marketing manager: partner acquisition in the UK and EMEA at Redstor The increasing prevalence of threats like...
ESG makes business sense for African fintechs
If you're reading this, there's a very good chance you're already familiar with the acronym ESG. By Funmi Dele-Giwa, general counsel and head of GRC at MFS Africa Standing for "environmental", "social", and "governance", it's a constantly evolving standard that...
The modern business traveller’s hotel wishlist
Business hotels have traditionally been viewed as a pit stop - a place to rest, refresh and refuel. However, the expectations of business travellers have seen a significant shift. Now, they look for an experience that's equal to, if not better than, their own home....
Why the cloud is a load shedding solution
In 2022, South Africans experienced 205 days of load shedding, with a CSIR report stating that businesses and individuals had no electricity for 43% of the hours in the year. January 2023 saw predictions of the same amount of load shedding this year, but the reality...
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The Project Manager will be responsible for supporting the Organizational Design (OD) Programme and Senior Project Manager who will be responsible for managing the operationalisation and implementation of career frameworks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness...
Junior PLC Programmer
A Junior PLC Programmer is required for a busy manufacturing company in Durban South. Project reliability, system reliability, documentation quality, learning progress, team support and compliance are the crucial aspects of this role. Responsibilities: Assist in the...
Android Developer
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...
Project Manager IT – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
The Project Manager will be responsible for supporting the Organizational Design (OD) Programme and Senior Project Manager who will be responsible for managing the operationalisation and implementation of career frameworks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness...
Junior PLC Programmer – KwaZulu-Natal Mobeni
A Junior PLC Programmer is required for a busy manufacturing company in Durban South. Project reliability, system reliability, documentation quality, learning progress, team support and compliance are the crucial aspects of this role. Responsibilities: Assist in the...
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...
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