Does Africa have the skills to benefit from AI?

Africa stands to reap substantial benefits from artificial intelligence (AI) – but only if organisations are able to skill up in time. This is among the findings from a new SAP report, ‘Africa’s AI Skills Readiness Revealed’, which provides research into how African...

Webb telescope confirms frozen water among the stars

Is frozen water scattered in systems around other stars? Astronomers have long expected it is, partially based on previous detections of its gaseous form, water vapour and its presence in our own solar system. Now there is definitive evidence: Researchers confirmed...

Gender gap in mobile Internet adoption stagnates

Progress in closing the gender gap in mobile Internet adoption across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) stalled in 2024, according to the “Mobile Gender Gap Report 2025” published in London today by the GSMA. The report shows that women are 14% less likely than...

These are the trends shaping the cloud’s future

Cloud dissatisfaction, AI/machine learning (ML), multicloud, sustainability, digital sovereignty and industry solutions are among the top trends shaping the future of cloud adoption over the next four years, according to Gartner. Joe Rogus, director: advisory at...

Fraud accounts for a quarter of SA’s financial crime

Fraud has been the most frequently recorded type of financial crime in South Africa – accounting for 26% according to an analysis by LSEG Risk Intelligence. The research showed that control or regulation violations and theft and embezzlement took second and third...

AI agents step up as consumer trust slips

Consumer trust in companies is at a record low – but artificial intelligence (AI)  is raising the stakes for brands, according to Salesforce’s latest State of the AI Connected Customer research. Today, 60% of consumers believe that advances in AI make trust even more...

Escalating fraud an increased risk for all South Africans

The South African fraud landscape has increased steadily over the past five years, making this one of the top risks South Africans face daily, according to the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS). "This increase is alarming and indicative of how South...

Data will ‘make or break’ workers’ trust in AI

A Salesforce survey of nearly 6 000 global knowledge workers suggests that AI has a data problem. Nearly six in 10 AI users say it's difficult to get what they want out of AI right now, with more than half claiming they don't trust the data used to train today's AI...

The impact of GenAI on procurement

By 2027, 50% of organisations will support supplier contract negotiations through the use of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled contract risk analysis and editing tools, says Gartner. According to its recent survey of 101 procurement leaders, conducted in November...

Telcos could be left behind with network APIs

This year has finally seen Network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) gain commercial traction for both mobile and fixed networks in multiple markets across the globe - mobile network operators across Europe, Asia, and the Americas have latched on to the GSMA...

Giant carbon removal plant goes live

The largest direct air capture and storage plant for carbon removal, named Mammoth, has started operating in Iceland. Climeworks broke ground on Mammoth in June 2022. The plant is built in a modular design, with 12 of its total 72 collector containers currently...

Air travel industry improves baggage handling

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released a global progress report on the implementation of baggage tracking. Focused on IATA Resolution 753, which requires tracking baggage at acceptance, loading, transfer and arrival, the survey of 155 airlines...

Young scientists gear up for Regeneron science fair

A group of six young scientists from South Africa are set to showcase their scientific brilliance at the world's largest pre-college Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) competition in Los Angeles, California. The youngsters got the opportunity to...

2m customers help FlySafair celebrate its 10th anniversary

FlySafair's annual sale, offering 50 000 tickets with the airline for R10, attracted nearly 2-million people for its 10th anniversary edition celebrating "Flying with Heart". "We are extremely happy with how yesterday's sale went," says Kirby Gordon, chief marketing...

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Mobile diversity: the security of mobility

Remote, gig, hybrid - these ways of working have become normalised during the pandemic and are now defining how organisations interact with employees across multiple skillsets, locations and countries. Anna Collard senior vice-president: content strategy and...

Why you don’t have to compromise on security versus convenience

For those of a slightly cynical bent, the phrase, "give me convenience or give me death" could be seen as the rallying cry of the contemporary consumer. There can also be no doubt that companies old and new have gone out of their way to meet that desire for...

Three tips to boost employee productivity

Companies are facing a significant rise in absenteeism and presenteeism, as employees buckle under the pressure of a difficult economic environment and growing financial strain. This is according to Arnoux Maré, MD of Innovative Staffing Solutions, who explains that...

SA IoT company signs OEM deal with UK vaccine fridge manufacturer

Beyond and Dulas have announced a new OEM deal which sees Beyond's remote temperature monitoring device integrated into Dulas' range of Solar Direct Drive (SDD) vaccine refrigerators at the factory. Dulas and Beyond are both well-established players in the global...

Avaya enters strategic partnership with Microsoft

Avaya and Microsoft have expanded their global partnership by pairing the Avaya OneCloud portfolio with Microsoft Azure. Building on the success of Avaya OneCloud Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) delivered on Azure, Avaya is now expanding its partnership to include...

Lesotho receives Covid-19 management system

South Africa's Tafari Capital has launched a Covid-19 management app in collaboration with the Lesotho government. The app is designed to empower and strengthen the government's efforts to end Covid-19 transmissions. In less than three weeks since launch, the app has...

AIIM completes follow-on acquisition in MetroFibre Networx

African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), one of Africa's largest infrastructure-focused private equity fund managers, has confirmed the completion of a follow-on acquisition in MetroFibre Networx (MetroFibre) first announced in June 2021, following approval...

Red Hat and General Motors collaborate on software-defined vehicles

Red Hat and General Motor have announced a collaboration to help advance software-defined vehicles at the edge. The companies expect to expand an ecosystem of innovation around the Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System, which provides a functional-safety certified Linux...

Python & Azure Software Engineer LW – Gauteng Pretoria

Are you a passionate Software Engineer with expertise in Python, eager to step into a leadership role? If you thrive on sharing knowledge, mentoring others, embracing cutting-edge technologies, and approaching challenges with energy and ambition, this is for you! Key...

Senior .NET Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region

Our client is excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for a Senior .NET Developer! This hybrid role is based in Durban and is ideal for a seasoned professional ready to bring their expertise to a dynamic and innovative team. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment

About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...

Senior Software Developer

Our client is seeking a skilled Senior Software Developer to join their IT team. The ideal person will be responsible for developing and maintaining their .NET Web Forms application and C# services, ensuring the reliability and performance of their systems. This role...

Support Engineer at BMW Group

Join Our Dynamic Team: ITSM Specialist Wanted! Are you a tech-savvy problem-solver with a passion for delivering exceptional IT service management? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment? If you have experience working with ITSM processes, know your way...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...

Senior Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is seeking a skilled Senior Software Developer to join their IT team. The ideal person will be responsible for developing and maintaining their .NET Web Forms application and C# services, ensuring the reliability and performance of their systems. This role...

Support Engineer at BMW Group – Gauteng Midrand

Join Our Dynamic Team: ITSM Specialist Wanted! Are you a tech-savvy problem-solver with a passion for delivering exceptional IT service management? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment? If you have experience working with ITSM processes, know your way...

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