Employee disengagement: Warning for SA companies and staff
A major new Gallup report has found that global employee engagement has fallen to 20% in 2025 - the lowest level in recent years and the first time it has declined for two consecutive years. For South African companies, this global trend is particularly relevant....
African startups look to new investors
Kathy Gibson reports from AI Everything and Gitex Kenya in Nairobi – Africa’s exciting and innovative start-ups are attracting interest from investors in the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Investors from these regions are arguably more aligned to the continent’s...
Intel, Cisco partner to put AI workloads on the edge
The edge is quickly taking hold as a new frontier for compute, especially as the demand for agentic and physical AI workloads increases. Enterprises now require more adaptable infrastructures that can scale across multiple industries – like retail, manufacturing and...
FNB braces for more than R3,3bn in Black Friday spend
FNB anticipates another strong day of spend on Black Friday this year, with continued growth expected in digital payments, online shopping and overall transactions expected to exceed R3,3-billion. Early signals across 2025 show consistent customer spending and...
How to use AI tools and navigate Black Friday safely
With Black Friday fast approaching, consumers are sure to be turning to artificial intelligence (AI) in increasing numbers. From personalised shopping agents to virtual try-ons, AI promises a smoother, more efficient path to the perfect purchase. The data is clear;...
AI fuels growing investment in data streaming platforms
Data streaming adoption is accelerating, but so too are the complexities and fragmentation that emerge as organisations adopt more platforms. This is one finding from a new research report by Conduktor. Data streaming enables organizations to improve their operations...
Data-led safety programme drives Limpopo’s aim of halving road fatalities by 2030
Limpopo has taken a major step toward safer roads, as the Office of the Premier and the Department of Transport and Community Safety officially assumed custodianship of the Limpopo Road Safety Programme (LRSP). The Custodianship 2026 event, recently held in Polokwane,...
Asia/Pacific enterprises will drive growth through agentic AI
IDC forecasts that by 2030, 50% of new economic value generated by digital businesses in Asia/Pacific will come from organisations investing in and scaling their AI capabilities today as enterprises embed autonomy, data intelligence, and responsible governance into...
US B20 commits to building on this year’s resolutions
Kathy Gibson reports - As the US takes over chairmanship of the G20 in 2026, the US business community has committed to continue working with and advancing the resolutions of the B20 South Africa. Suzanne Clark, president and CEO of the US Chamber of Commerce, who...
Digital inclusion fund aims to power Africa’s digital transformation
Kathy Gibson reports - The B20 South Africa Digital Transformation Task Force has set up a new digital inclusion fund, harnessing more than $100-million to support early stage entrepreneurs seeking to bridge Africa’s digital divide. Shalini Khemla CBE, founder and CEO...
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CMC Networks upgrades global network operations centre
CMC Networks has upgraded its Global Network Operations Centre (GNOC) with the move to its new offices in Sandton, boosting network and operational efficiencies, and enhancing customer experiences with the increased adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and...
Counting the cost of skills programme spend cuts
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Galaxy S24 Series is Samsung’s AI moment, says analyst
Following the news that Samsung has launched premium Galaxy S24 series smartphones, Anisha Bhatia, senior technology analyst at GlobalData, makes the following observations. "Samsung is one of the foremost smartphone companies in the world, and its new Galaxy S24...
Demand for solar and energy-related products on the rise
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Kids returning to school face digital minefield
The start of the new school year marks an exciting new phase for kids, but it could also mark the first step into a minefield of online risks. This is the warning from Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director at Fortinet, who says young children, tweens and teens face a...
Junior Software Developer
Launch your tech career where finance meets innovation and relocate to the Cayman Islands. Is this you? You're a curious and detail-driven problem solver with a passion for coding and automation. Whether independently or in a team, you thrive in solving data...
Database Developer at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
The job purpose is to develop, maintain and test database solutions in line with FIC business requirements.• Analyse- and interpret of business requirements documents • Compile and review of technical design specification • Develop and maintain of database views,...
Software Implementation Engineer (AI & Agentic Workflows) – Gauteng Pretoria
DBN000213 - Software Implementation Engineer (AI & Agentic Workflows) - PretoriaPurpose of the Job:To lead the way in the "Agentic Era." Your goal is to design, implement, and optimize self-sufficient AI agents that serve as our enterprise clients' digital...
Junior Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Launch your tech career where finance meets innovation and relocate to the Cayman Islands. Is this you? You're a curious and detail-driven problem solver with a passion for coding and automation. Whether independently or in a team, you thrive in solving data...
Project Manager at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSETo manage the organisational projects using FIC's Project Management and associated methodologies (Business Analysis, Change Management and SDLC) to ensure successful delivery of the projects, and the achievement of FIC's strategic and operational...
Senior Embedded Systems Engineer
Our client is looking for a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer for a fully remote role! Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]RTOSC & C experienceEmbedded FirmwareGITCI/CDShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email your...
Project Manager at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
JOB PURPOSETo manage the organisational projects using FIC's Project Management and associated methodologies (Business Analysis, Change Management and SDLC) to ensure successful delivery of the projects, and the achievement of FIC's strategic and operational...
Senior Embedded Systems Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is looking for a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer for a fully remote role! Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]RTOSC & C experienceEmbedded FirmwareGITCI/CDShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email your...
Senior/Strong Intermediate System Engineer (Intune focused)
Senior/Strong Intermediate System Engineer (Intune focused)Responsibilities:Manage and support application patching and packaging processes.Oversee Windows and Microsoft patching to ensure compliance and security.Utilise SCCM and Intune for deployment, monitoring, and...
Full stack Java Developer
Our client is seeking a Full Stack Java Developer based in CPT & JHB Key Requirements 8 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]JavaData AnalysisSQLJavaScript & PostgreSQLGITTensorflow & PyTorchShould you meet the requirements for this position, please...
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