Meta’s acquisition of Manus signals shift for AI models
Meta Platforms has acquired Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup Manus. Murthy Grandhi, company profiles analyst at GlobalData, believes Meta is making one of its clearest wagers yet on autonomous AI. “Agreeing to acquire Manus is a move that...
Seasonal attacks define trends for Q1
Each year, South Africa experiences a rise in cybercrime during the festive season. By Ameera Cassoojee, cybersecurity sales specialist at Cisco South Africa Although most public warnings focus on consumers, the underlying tactics are the same ones that drive many of...
Final call for 2025 SAVCA Industry Award nominations
For the seventh consecutive time, the Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) is set to the transformative power of private capital. The 2025 SAVCA Industry Awards on 7 November will once again set the benchmark for the best in local...
How SMEs can weather tariffs
The confirmation that South Africa will from next month be hit by a 30% export tariff by the US should motivate small business owners to invest in their competitive advantage, and urgently scrutinise their internal operations for efficiencies. This is a significant...
Nvidia’s historic $4trn market cap highlights AI’s key role
Nvidia briefly became the first publicly-traded company in history to reach a market capitalisation of $4-trillion yesterday (9 July), outpacing tech giants Apple and Microsoft, and marking a pivotal moment in the global AI landscape. This milestone underscores Wall...
Deepfake fraud losses creep towards $1bn
The first half of 2025 had almost four times as many deepfake incidents (a total of 580 incidents) as the entire year of 2024 - and losses from deepfake-related fraud reached $410-million, according to a new report from Surfshark. Since 2019, deepfake technology used...
New malware uses AI to bypass protection
Kathy Gibson reports - Researchers have uncovered new malware threats that use artificial intelligence (AI) to bypass existing malware detection. This is the word from Eli Smadja, worldwide research group manager at Check Point, who says the new AI evasion malware was...
PC shipments strong as vendors get ahead of tariff deadlines
PC shipments during the second quarter of 2025 grew 6,5% from the prior year, with global volumes reaching 68,4-million shipments, according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker....
CEOs back inflation target cut amid declining confidence
The Q2 2025 Merchantec CEO Confidence Index reveals a near-flatline in overall CEO sentiment, inching up from 45.2 in Q1 to just 45.3. Confidence has bottomed out at these levels, underscoring the enduring pressure on South African corporate leaders amid persistent...
Procurement professionals urged to step up as industry transitions
The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) has issued a strong call to action for South African procurement leaders following the release of its Global State of Procurement & Supply 2025 report – Cool Heads in the Storm. The wide-ranging report,...
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AI can help people manage their finances
Imagine having a personal safety net, always ready to catch you if life throws you a curveball. By Professor Mark Nasila, chief data and analytics officer in the FNB chief risk office That's what saving money can do for you. It's like having a superpower that provides...
Impact games can help address financial literacy challenges
Financial literacy, which can broadly be defined as the ability to understand financial concepts and make basic financial calculations, is vital for making informed financial decisions and achieving economic empowerment. But it's a major challenge for millions of...
Optimising operations helps to access a new performance frontier
Unprecedented changes in the business environment have forced many organisations to dramatically evolve their strategies, products, and service levels to stay competitive and serve the rapidly evolving customer experience expectations. Edna Eason, MD: operations at...
Blockchain makes crypto asset transactions transparent, traceable
At the 2023 Digital Assets and Sanctions Compliance Conference, Lerato-Lamola Oguntoye participated in a panel discussion on the regulation of crypto assets in South Africa and globally. The conference highlighted how distributed ledger technology/blockchain...
ESG and sustainability the cornerstones of a future-proof business
In today's dynamic global business environment, the importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, as well as sustainability, is becoming more apparent. Nikhil Naidoo, zero accelerated sustainability solution lead at Remote Metering Solutions...
Think like a hacker to stay ahead of cyber threats
In today's rapidly developing digital landscape, cyber security teams must move away from purely reactive defence measures and start adopting a more proactive mindset. By Dale de Kok, systems engineer at Fortinet Thinking like a hacker is crucial for organisations to...
Digitalisation can quench Africa’s thirst for potable water supplies
The sobering reality that countless African communities still lack access to safe water is not a cause for despair but a call to action. It's an opportunity to re-evaluate the region's water infrastructure and take steps towards achieving Africa's Vision for 2025,...
Dedication, innovation, education the recipe for Africa’s digital prosperity
Africa has come a long way in terms of digital innovation and adoption. These developments will continue shape the continent's journey towards achieving an inclusive, sustainable future for itself and its citizens. By Hani Raad, MD: sub-Saharan Africa at Cisco That...
Good reasons to outsource your payroll
Payrolls are fraught with risks. It never bodes well for culture and confidence when you pay employees late. Other risks include legislative missteps, or late or incorrect tax processing that can result in serious financial penalties. Payrolls are also resource...
AI is coming for the forex sector …
Artificial intelligence (AI) is riding high at the moment, in no small part thanks to the booming popularity of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Midjourney. Unsurprisingly, that means that people in almost every industry and sector are wondering how AI will...
Technical Lead (PHP) (CPT Remote) – Western Cape Somerset West
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge Tech company in Somerset West seeks to fill the crucial role of a Technical Lead who will oversee not only its Conversation Automation stack but also ensure that every Virtual Agent they build is effectively integrated into each client's...
Java Developer with Camunda BPM at Reverside – Gauteng Gauteng
<br/><br/>Reverside is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization, committed to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to our clients.<br/><br/>We are seeking a skilled Java Lead Developer with expertise in Camunda BPM to join...
Financial System Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: The National Research Foundation (NRF) seeks to make an appointment for the position of Financial System Administrator Key Responsibilities: Provide technical and functional support for Microsoft D365 Finance and Operations (F&O) in production and...
Java Developer at Reverside
Reverside is an established IT services provider specializing in delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute...
Financial System Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation – Gauteng Pretoria
Postion Summary: The National Research Foundation (NRF) seeks to make an appointment for the position of Financial System Administrator Key Responsibilities: Provide technical and functional support for Microsoft D365 Finance and Operations (F&O) in production and...
Java Developer at Reverside – Gauteng Gauteng
Reverside is an established IT services provider specializing in delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute...
Intermediate – Senior Full Stack Developer (PHP) (CPT Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:OUR client, a cutting-edge Tech company, has an exciting opportunity for a fully Remote role for the coding expertise of an Intermediate – Senior Full Stack Developer with strong PHP to join its team. You will, however, be required to attend face-to-face...
Frontend Developer (Angular)
Rapidly experiment with multiple solutionsImplement pixel perfect UI designsImplement re-usable HTML and JS logicEnsure all code is readable, extendable, and scalable.Ensure that stylesheets are maintained and adapted where necessary.Ensure that all implementations...
Intermediate – Senior Full Stack Developer (PHP) (CPT Remote) – Western Cape Somerset West
ENVIRONMENT:OUR client, a cutting-edge Tech company, has an exciting opportunity for a fully Remote role for the coding expertise of an Intermediate – Senior Full Stack Developer with strong PHP to join its team. You will, however, be required to attend face-to-face...
Frontend Developer (Angular) – Gauteng Pretoria
Rapidly experiment with multiple solutionsImplement pixel perfect UI designsImplement re-usable HTML and JS logicEnsure all code is readable, extendable, and scalable.Ensure that stylesheets are maintained and adapted where necessary.Ensure that all implementations...
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