Global trade up $300bn in first half of 2025
Global trade expanded by an estimated $300-billion in the first half of 2025, despite a slower pace of growth, according to the latest Global Trade Update from the UN Trade a,nd Development (UNCTAD). Global trade rose by about 15% in the first quarter, with growth...
Xerox buys Lexmark for $1,5bn
Xerox has completed its acquisition of Lexmark International from Ninestar Corporation, PAG Asia Capital, and Shanghai Shouda Investment Centre and says the transaction - valued at $1,5-billion inclusive of net debt and assumed liabilities - marks a significant...
Blue Origin’s New Glenn reaches orbit
New Glenn safely reached its intended orbit during today's NG-1 mission, accomplishing its primary objective. New Glenn’s seven BE-4 engines ignited on 16 January 2025 from Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The second stage is in its final orbit...
Disinformation joins conflict, environment as a top global risk
The 20th edition of the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report reveals an increasingly fractured global landscape, where escalating geopolitical, environmental, societal and technological challenges threaten stability and progress. While economic risks have less...
Mobile app usage set to drop as AI assistants proliferate
By 2027 mobile app usage will decrease by 25% due to AI assistants, according to Gartner. Smartphone users will turn to AI assistants, such as Apple Intelligence, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Meta AI, and others to replace apps for many functions. In addition to the impact...
Lazarus APT targets nuclear organisations
Lazarus’ key operation, “Operation DreamJob”, continues to evolve with new sophisticated tactics that have persisted for more than five years, according to Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT). The latest targets include employees from a...
IBM and L’Oréal build AI model for sustainable cosmetics
IBM and L'Oréal are collaborating to leverage IBM's generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technology to uncover new insights in cosmetic formulation data, facilitating L'Oréal's use of sustainable raw materials, for energy and material waste reductions. The...
Are AI-powered cars the future?
As automotive technology rapidly advances, consumers are looking for vehicles that deliver AI-enhanced experiences through conversational voice assistants and sophisticated user interfaces. By Sunvir Gujral, director of product management for automotive at Qualcomm...
Mild improvement expected for property market
The property market could be in for a better year in 2025, although there are still abundant risks. By John Loos, senior economist at FNB Commercial Property Finance 2024 felt like a key “turning point for the better” for the South African economy. This included not...
NTT Data named as a top global employer
NTT Data has been recognised as a Global Top Employer for 2025 by the Top Employers Institute. This is the second time it has received this accolade. The company also earned the Top Employer 2025 regional certification in Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and North...
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Root and FinChoice partner on personal accident insurance
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SA insurtech Naked raises $17m
Naked, the South African artificial intelligence (AI)-driven insurtech company, has raised $17-million (about R290 million) in Series B Funding. International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group and the largest global development institution...
Avaya accelerates transformation, fortifies capital structure
Avaya Holdings has entered into a restructuring support agreement, with the support of more than 90% of the company's secured lenders. Implementing the financial restructuring will accelerate Avaya's ongoing business transformation, significantly enhance its ability...
Innovator Trust drives youth financial literacy, entrepreneurship
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The human edge in the age of AI
It's a question that comes up more and more: Will the tasks that humans perform be replaced by AI or robots? By Zuko Mdwaba, area vice-president and country leader of Salesforce South Africa We know that AI will have a significant impact on the global job market,...
ChatGPT could amplify cybercrime
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Insurance and insurtech trends to expect in 2023
This year insurtech grows up - just in time to address a slew of new insurance industry needs, writes Louw Hopley, founder and CEO of insurtech platform Root. Insurtech has, in recent years, been both misunderstood and overhyped. Many saw the arrival of new...
Think about the planet when choosing a battery
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RedCloud appoints Sameer Jooma as GM for SA
UK-headquartered global technology firm RedCloud Technology has announed the appointment of Sameer Jooma as GM for South Africa. Jooma will be responsible for accelerating the adoption of the world's first Open Commerce platform, Red101, and driving growth in the...
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Intermediate Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
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C# .Net Software Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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