End users will spend $14,2bn on GenAI models this year

Worldwide end-user spending on generative AI (GenAI) models is projected to total $14,2-billion in 2025, according to Gartner. End-user spending on specialised GenAI models, which include domain-specific language models (DSLMs), is estimated to total $1,1-billion this...

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...

Global data centres face rising climate risks

Data centres - the critical infrastructure powering banking systems, cloud storage, emergency services, communications, and logistics - are facing sharply rising risks from climate change-driven extreme weather, according to a new report from physical climate risk...

Strategic priorities for CEOs amid global, local turbulence

There is an urgent need for adaptive leadership and proactive strategies in response to emerging market trends across talent, technology, and geopolitics. This is according to the latest report from management consultants Oliver Wyman titled “CEO Agenda 2025”, based...

Six vendors dominate the SASE market

The global secure access service edge (SASE) market reached $2,4-billion in 3Q 2024, according to a report from Dell’Oro Group. The top six SASE vendors - Zscaler, Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Broadcom, Fortinet, and Netskope - each with greater than 5% revenue share,...

Big growth for pharmaceutical data and analytics

The global data and analytics market in the pharmaceutical sector was valued at $1,1-billion in 2022 and is forecast to grow to $2,1-billion by 2028, driven by data and content management. According to GlobalData’s latest report, “Market and Opportunity Forecast to...

New report offers lessons on stopping disease outbreaks

In February 2023, a market trader in Accra, Ghana, died from severe bleeding in a local hospital. Shortly after, her healthcare provider fell ill. Public health officials quickly identified the cause: Lassa fever, a deadly and contagious disease spread by rats. The...

Embedded two-wheeler OEM telematics systems set for rapid adoption

According to a new market research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of active two-wheeler OEM telematics systems will grow at a CAGR of 37,1% from 11,1-million in 2023 to reach 53,8-million in 2028. The report focuses on motor-powered...

Webb snaps images of how a star is born

For the first time, a phenomenon astronomers have long hoped to directly image has been captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam). In this stunning image of the Serpens Nebula, the discovery lies in the northern area (seen at the...

Scammers can guess your password within a minute

Kaspersky experts have conducted a large-scale study on the resistance of 193-million English passwords - compromised by infostealers and available on the darknet - to brute force and smart guessing attacks. The results show that 45% of all analysed passwords...

New domain fees announced

The .ZA Domain Name Authority (.zadna) has announced new rates for .za domains, along with guidance on fees until 2027. "In response to a comprehensive financial analysis and the impacts of inflation and foreign exchange rates on operational expenditures, .zadna has...

Enterprise applications show solid growth

The enterprise applications market delivered solid revenue growth in 2023 as artificial intelligence (AI), and particularly generative AI (GenAI), has started to reshape the employee and customer experience of business software. According to a new report from...

AI video generator market to hit $1,96bn by 2030

The global AI video generator market size is projected to reach $1,96-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 19,9% during the forecast period, according to a study conducted by Grand View Research. The rising demand for technological advancements and smartphones is the...

Competition heats up in autonomous driving technology

Recent developments in technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), have enabled the connected, autonomous, shared, and electric (CASE) mobility trend, according to IDC, which adds that this trend has been accompanied by the emergence of a highly competitive...

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Lenovo signs up Siya Kolisi to help drive digital change

Lenovo has announced its partnership with Siya Kolisi, who aligns with the brand's purpose of innovation and community development in Africa. Together, the partners will drive a concise purpose, providing smarter tools to empower young South Africans. "Our partnership...

Vodacom achieves Level 1 B-BBEE status

Vodacom has announced that it has achieved Level 1 contributor status towards Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) for a fourth consecutive year. Vodacom SA's B-BBEE verification has been based on the Amended ICT Codes of Good Practice for Broad Based Black...

Remanufacturing is the missing link in recycling

We are all making significant changes to the way we live so that we can reduce our environmental impact. The products we use, how we travel, and even what we eat are all decisions that need to be made with sustainability in mind. As we celebrate World Environment Day,...

Cleaner alternatives for Africa’s energy mix

According to the World Economic Forum, only 9% of all the energy generated in Africa came from renewable sources in 2020. Progress is being made, however, with solar and wind capacity increasing by 13% and 11% respectively, and hydropower soaring by 25% - all in 2019...

SAP closes gap between sustainability and profitability in Africa

SAP has introduced its Sustainability Solution Strategy for customers on the African continent. According to Tracy Bolton, chief operating officer at SAP Africa, companies can choose to focus on sustainability as a key strategy - creating additional business value,...

Electric Mine Simulation aims for a zero-carbon future

4Sight's Asset Simulation team, represented by its subsidiary Simulation Engineering Technologies (SET), has been chosen as one of two South African companies to run simulation projects at Australian Mining Company OZ Minerals' Prominent Hill Mine. These projects are...

Huawei shows that next-gen data centres are sustainable and smart

Huawei has revealed the definition of the Next-Generation Data Center Facility, and unveiled its new PowerPOD 3.0 power supply system. With the continuous development of fields such as 5G, artificial intelligence (AI), and Big Data, data centres will only grow in...

Vodacom helps customers protect the environment

The theme for this year's World Environment Day (5 June 2022) was "Only One Earth". The theme is a global call for collective and transformative action by various stakeholders to appreciate, protect and restore our planet. An initiative led by the United Nations...

Blockchain: remittance and payments opportunities in Africa

Blockchain technology has burst onto the African fin-tech scene over the past two years as adoption on the continent has skyrocketed. By Ian Putter, head of blockchain for Africa at Standard Bank The distributed ledger technology creates new possibilities for...

Westcon-Comstor wins Juniper Networks accolade

Westcon-Comstor has been recognised as a Partner of the Year by Juniper Networks, in the category of Global Distribution for its ability to leverage its worldwide partner network and deliver Juniper Networks technologies to both existing markets and new ones, further...

Data Scientist – Western Cape Tyger Valley

Hybrid work model : 2 day per week in the office Data analyst and Data scientist- Value chain solutions As part of the new Value Chain sloutions Team, you will be responsible for data analysis and solutions including simulation and modelling, design and implementation...

Back-end Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

This role is ideal for a developer eager to innovate, solve meaningful challenges, and contribute to impactful projects in a collaborative and growth-focused environment. Key Requirements Proficiency in PHP/TypeScript with strong MVC, microservices, and event-driven...

ICT Support Technician – Gauteng Randburg

IT support technicians play a vital role in organizations by ensuring the smooth functioning of technology and systems. Installing and configuring computer hardware, software, and networksProviding technical support and assistance to end-usersDiagnosing and resolving...

Software System Designer I

Description:To translate business, other stakeholder requirements and user stories into system requirement and act as a link between business analyst, other requirements stakeholders and the software team. To translate overarching end to end design into detailed...

Accounting Technical Specialist

We are looking for a Technical Accountant to provide technical accounting support and operational expertise to help ensure that financial reports are accurate and balanced. This role will support the client in daily operations and regulatory obligations, ensuring the...

Senior C# Software Developer at Private

We are looking for a C# Senior developer responsible for building C# applications, including anything from back-endservices to their client-end counterparts. Your primary responsibilities will be to design and develop these applications and to coordinate with the rest...

Software System Designer I – Gauteng Randburg

Description:To translate business, other stakeholder requirements and user stories into system requirement and act as a link between business analyst, other requirements stakeholders and the software team. To translate overarching end to end design into detailed...

Accounting Technical Specialist – Gauteng Centurion

We are looking for a Technical Accountant to provide technical accounting support and operational expertise to help ensure that financial reports are accurate and balanced. This role will support the client in daily operations and regulatory obligations, ensuring the...

Senior C# Software Developer at Private – Gauteng Rosebank

We are looking for a C# Senior developer responsible for building C# applications, including anything from back-endservices to their client-end counterparts. Your primary responsibilities will be to design and develop these applications and to coordinate with the rest...

Intermediate .Net Developer

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements Designing, coding, and debugging software applications using the .net Framework Developing scalable and maintainable code that adheres to coding standards Testing and deploying applications...

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