Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

AI coding costs set to outstrip developer salaries

By 2028, AI coding costs will overtake the average developer’s salary due to rising large language model (LLM) token consumption and the shift to consumption-based licensing models, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data processed by generative...

‘A defining opportunity for Africa to leapfrog into the AI era’

The transition from legacy 2G/3G networks to 4G and 5G will act as critical infrastructure for Africa's participation in the AI economy, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa, which says AI and uplink-heavy applications are set to...

The growing importance of AI sovereignty

A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organisations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change - reinforcing the growing importance of AI...

Nvidia releases physical AI models

Nvidia has announced new open models, frameworks and AI infrastructure for physical AI, and unveiled robots for every industry from global partners. The new Nvidia technologies speed workflows across the entire robot development lifecycle to accelerate the next wave...

AI-driven cyber threats are outpacing defence capabilities

A new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping the cybersecurity landscape and exposing major gaps in corporate defences. Despite growing awareness of the risks, the pace of cyber defence adoption...

SA’s top banks face new competitive realities

South African banks have delivered solid returns since the post-Covid lows. However, as economic growth remains weak, interest rates drift lower, and competition intensifies, the operating environment is becoming increasingly complex. Against this backdrop, Byron...

Future Filmmaker awards open for submissions

The 2026 edition of the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards is open for submissions and free for all to enter on sonyfuturefilmmakerawards.com. Now in their fourth year, the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards celebrate the filmmakers shaping the cinematic landscape of tomorrow....

How your travel documents could end up on the dark web

As international travel is reaching new highs, so is cybercrime targeting travelers. Joint research by NordVPN and Saily exposes the dark web’s growing market for stolen travel documents — from passport scans to loyalty accounts — and shows just how cheap it is for...

US to reverse ban on Nvidia AI chips to China

Nvidia will soon be able to resume advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chip shipments to China. The company blogs that Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang has been promoting AI in both Washington, DC and Beijing, emphasising the benefits that AI will bring to...

Slow growth for smartphone sales

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker , global smartphone shipments increased 1% year-over-year (YoY) to 295,2million units in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25). The smartphone market...

Global PC shipments up 4,4% in Q2

Worldwide PC shipments totaled more than 63-million units in the second quarter of 2025, a 4,4% increase from the second quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner. “In the second quarter of 2025, enterprise demand outpaced consumer demand,...

Parker snaps closest-ever images of the Sun

On its record-breaking pass by the Sun late last year, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe captured stunning new images from within the Sun’s atmosphere. These newly released images — taken closer to the Sun than we’ve ever been before — are helping scientists better understand...

Webb scratches under Cat’s Paw Nebula for third anniversary

To mark its third year of highly productive science, astronomers used the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope to scratch beyond the surface of the Cat’s Paw Nebula (NGC 6334), a massive, local star-forming region. Webb’s NIRCam instrument was used to look at this...

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A modern CCM platform won’t make you ditch legacy systems

Modern enterprises largely acknowledge that in the hyper competitive digital world, customers have options and remain loyal out of choice. With this in mind, it is crucial for businesses to invest in modern and agile communication tools. By Mark Todes, director and...

Repetitive conversations don’t have to be expensive

In any contact centre, there are some calls (both inbound and outbound) that essentially boil down to saying the same thing over and over again. These repetitive conversations cover everything from human resources functions (such as people calling to ask how much...

Cybersecurity trends to watch out for in the second half of 2023

The second half of 2023 holds significant implications for businesses worldwide as the landscape of cybersecurity continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. Gone are the days of gradual environmental changes and incremental adjustments. By John Mc Loughlin, CEO of...

Unemployed grads are closing the global cybersecurity skills gap

The race to embrace digitalisation has created a pressing challenge - a worldwide cybersecurity skills gap, leaving businesses and society vulnerable to the constant threat of cybercrime and malicious attacks. By Martin Pienaar, chief operations officer at Mindworx...

CompTIA reveals roadmap for Xpert Series product family

IT certifying body CompTIA is developing a new series of expert-level certifications and learning products in data, cybersecurity and cloud networking. The CompTIA Xpert Series certifications are scheduled for release throughout 2024. The certifications are intended...

Tax enhanced solar fund closes at R300m

A South African alternative investment manager today announced the successful close of its R300-million inaugural tax-enhanced renewable energy alternatives investment strategy. The fund manager, Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management, achieved its target by raising...

Resellers need to be the ‘trusted advisors’ in the channel

In recent years many more organisations have embraced software as a service (SaaS), particularly backup as a service (BaaS) as more and more workloads have migrated into the cloud. By Kate Mollett, regional director of Commvault Africa In Africa, this migration to the...

Lack of consumer trust could spell trouble for brands

It's been said that a customer-centric company is one that does everything in its power to meet its customers where they are at any given time. With shifting economies and ever-changing customer demands, tactics like being willing to adjust prices, building loyalty...

Servitisation can unlock capital, build food production resilience

Almost 60 years ago, on 6 June 1966, a young Robert F Kennedy told an audience at the University of Cape Town: "There is a curse which says, 'May he live in interesting times.' Like it or not, we live in interesting times. They are times of danger and uncertainty; but...

Is AI a friend or foe of business?

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) cannot be overemphasised. It has the power to drive innovation and enhance customer experiences. By Raeford Liebenberg, manager at Silver Moon IT However, amongst the...

Junior analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre

Collect basic tactical and operational intelligence or information as specified under guidance and generate operational intelligence products in support of the FIC mandate to inform decisions.• Collect basic evidence as specified under guidance and generate products,...

Front End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our Client in the Automotive Industry is seeking a highly skilled Frontend Developer to join their dynamic, innovation-driven team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge digital projects that shape the future of mobility. The ideal candidate will...

Mid-Level Java Engineer (JHB Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:BUILD and implement functional software products that serve user needs as the next Mid-Level Java Engineer wanted to join the team of a dynamic Software Specialist in Joburg. Working in collaboration with other Software Devs, you will help to analyse...

Junior analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria

Collect basic tactical and operational intelligence or information as specified under guidance and generate operational intelligence products in support of the FIC mandate to inform decisions.• Collect basic evidence as specified under guidance and generate products,...

Front End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

Our Client in the Automotive Industry is seeking a highly skilled Frontend Developer to join their dynamic, innovation-driven team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge digital projects that shape the future of mobility. The ideal candidate will...

Mid-Level Java Engineer (JHB Onsite) – Gauteng Rosebank

ENVIRONMENT:BUILD and implement functional software products that serve user needs as the next Mid-Level Java Engineer wanted to join the team of a dynamic Software Specialist in Joburg. Working in collaboration with other Software Devs, you will help to analyse...

Senior Microsoft Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The Senior Microsoft Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft-based infrastructure solutions, both on-premises and in the cloud (primarily Azure). This role ensures the stability, integrity, and efficiency of IT systems and...

IT Systems Monitoring Operator at FS Performance Consulting

Job Opportunity: IT Systems Monitoring OperatorLocation: Cape Town (Office based)Salary: R12 000 - R12 500 per monthJob Type: Contract Are you a proactive individual with a passion for IT operations? We're looking for a detail-oriented IT Operator to join our team and...

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