Turn vision into reality with the right AI strategy

Kathy Gibson reports from Dell Technologies Forum in Johannesburg - Today's leaders aren't asking whether to adopt AI, they're asking how to turn it into outcomes the business can see. And South African companies can no longer afford to take a wait-and-see attitude to...

Gloomy outlook for global economies as geopolitical tensions worsen

Coface’s latest risk review, Rates Against the Machine, has confirmed what the world dreaded just a few months ago has come to pass – rather than improve, the geopolitical situation has deteriorated once again. This, Coface says, puts upward pressure on commodity...

Banks are still missing the links between fraud and money laundering

Financial institutions are increasingly integrating their fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) systems, but intelligence and governance gaps remain. New fraud and AML convergence research from Datos Insights, commissioned by data and AI leader SAS, finds 86% report...

How can SA plug the ICT skills gap?

Kathy Gibson reports from the IITPSA Workforce Conference – While South Africa records the highest unemployment rate in the world, there is still a dire shortage of critical IT skills. Presenting the IITPSA IT Skills Survey, Lehlohonolo  Mokenela, MD of Africa...

How smart glasses are rewriting the rules of consent

EssilorLuxottica and Meta sold more than 7-million Ray-Ban and Oakley-branded smart glasses in 2025. The sales of these intelligent wearables increased almost threefold from 2023 and moved the category to mainstream. In 2023, global smart glasses shipments increased...

NFC relay attacks on smartphones surge 188%

There has been an 188% surge in the number of NFC-based attacks on Android smartphones in the first four months of 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to Kaspersky telemetry. From January to April this year, Kaspersky cybersecurity solutions blocked...

ITU sets path for digital inclusion

Member states of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) agreed on a roadmap to bring connectivity to everyone around the world as the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25) closed in Baku, Azerbaijan.​ The Baku Action Plan agreed at WTDC-25...

Data centres turn to oceans and space as energy demand soars

The growing popularity of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud services and digital applications is driving unprecedented demand for computing power, placing huge pressure on traditional land-based data centres. To alleviate some of this pressure and meet the needs of...

Business leaders believe AI can accelerate climate goals

Business leaders have voiced support for artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool to accelerate, rather than hinder, climate progress. KPMG surveyed than 1 200 senior executives from major companies spanning a variety of industries across 20 countries for the report:...

Consumers are already spending like it’s a recession

Fifty-six percent of consumers are already spending as if the economy is in a recession or making changes to prepare, according to a survey by Gartner. Their active adoption of recessionary behaviours signals a profound shift in consumer attitudes toward money and...

SA young scientists spotlight innovations in Bali

Four young scientists are set to showcase their award-winning innovations at the World Innovative Science Project Olympiad (WISPO) in Bali, Indonesia, from 10 to 13 December 2025. The learners, all Gold medal winners at the Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF),...

Call for catalytic action to scale jobs and growth

The G20 Social and Solidarity Economy Summit, an official G20 side event convened by Africa Forward and SAP, brought together government officials, policymakers, private sector leaders, social entrepreneurs, youth networks and partners to chart a new direction:...

Businesses urged to take action as 95% of AI pilot projects fail

A recent MIT report featured in Fortune magazine revealed that 95% of generative-AI pilot projects are failing, resulting in investors pulling back and misrepresenting this as a failure of the technology itself. However, the real failure lies in the way organisations...

Measles vaccine has saved hundreds of thousands of lives

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has underscored the remarkable progress made in the fight against measles over the past 24 years. Since 2000, global measles cases have fallen by 71%, dropping from an estimated 38-million to 11-million in 2024 – with improvements...

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SA fintech develops AI-powered fintech apps

South African fintech consultancy firm Elenjical Solutions (ES) has developed three proof-of-concept AI apps focusing on using proprietary information for rapid information retrieval, code generation, and simplified interfacing with complex systems. The machine...

Say hello to your new personal companion

As Africa gears up to be the second-fastest growing region in the world, the continent's expansion promises heightened innovation and a transformative shift in business practices and technology utilisation. By Yesh Surjoodeen, MD of HP in Southern Africa The ways in...

Participate in the digital payments revolution without fear

Digital technology is reshaping our lives - especially the ways we handle financial transactions, writes Dalene Deale, growth consultant at Halo Dot. Both consumers and merchants have options, and should exercise them, to fully engage in the digital economy without...

Can you afford business travel in 2024?

Business travel will reach an all-time high in 2024 with corporate budgets needing to increase by at least 20% according to a new Corporate Traveller white paper, "2024: The Year SME Travel Comes of Age". Bonnie Smith, GM of Corporate Traveller, says business travel...

Job search in the age of AI

The job search process has undergone a significant transformation over the past year, with the rapid advancement of AI and online recruitment tools. In 2024, job seekers are faced with a new set of challenges and opportunities that require a proactive and strategic...

Video-based learning a game-changer for matriculants

South Africa stands at a crossroads where the aspirations of many matriculants clash with the formidable reality of their financial constraints. By Tebogo Moleta, MD and founder at Think Tank The nation grapples with a critical challenge - the dream of further...

Esquire boosts fulfilment to empower SME stores

Esquire has announced its evolution into a comprehensive fulfillment company, aiming to support and elevate small to medium-sized online stores. Already well-known for supplying IT and digital products, consumer home goods, toys, DIY products, and stationery, Esquire...

Telkom rewards innovative employees

Telkom SA has awarded up to R 1 250 000 to the winners of the inaugural Telkom Group Innovation Challenge - a group-wide employee innovation program. "At Telkom, we recognise the importance of innovation on a national level," says Dr Mmaki Jantjies, group executive...

Mid-Level Ruby on Rails Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Mid-Level Ruby on Rails DeveloperJoin a high-impact digital health platform shaping global medical trainingCape Town / Remote | R30 000 - R40 000 p/m About Our ClientOur client builds and maintains complex digital training platforms for global pharmaceutical...

Data Scientist

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is on the hunt for a Data Scientist who can make machines think smarter than humans. Based in George where your models run fast and the coffee runs faster, you'll join a team that's redefining how data drives business. They're not here to build...

Lead Software Developer

A unique opportunity to join a JSE listed financial organisation that continually delivers excellent results and growth that exceeds all competitors in the market. Become part of a team working on Key projects in the organisation in Partnership with business...

Project Manager

Role OverviewOur client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver critical infrastructure andnetworking projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Server Hosting andSDWAN implementations, with proven ability to manage complex...

Technical Assistant at AdcorpBlu

A client is on the look out for an experienced technical assistant in the Pietermaritzburg and surrounding areas. Duties & responsibilities: Capture & Process Information on Database System Linking photographs/process sheets to Database System as well as...

Data Scientist – Western Cape Tamsui Industria

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is on the hunt for a Data Scientist who can make machines think smarter than humans. Based in George where your models run fast and the coffee runs faster, you'll join a team that's redefining how data drives business. They're not here to build...

Lead Software Developer – Gauteng Midrand

A unique opportunity to join a JSE listed financial organisation that continually delivers excellent results and growth that exceeds all competitors in the market. Become part of a team working on Key projects in the organisation in Partnership with business...

Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg

Role OverviewOur client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver critical infrastructure andnetworking projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Server Hosting andSDWAN implementations, with proven ability to manage complex...

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