Long-awaited liquidity looms for local tech venture capitalists
Investment analysts Endeavor South Africa has highlighted fintech acquisitions worth billions and rising exit momentum across Africa as a proof point for a maturing ecosystem. The company says a string of high-profile exits in South Africa’s tech and fintech sectors...
Accelerate productivity with AI-powered ‘nudgetech’
HR organisations are under mounting pressure to increase productivity as leaders double-down on generative AI (GenAI) investments – however, productivity gains remain elusive. LJ Justice, research director in the Gartner HR practice, looks at understanding the...
UN agencies move to protect satellite navigation
Increasing incidents of interference with aviation, maritime and other satellite telecommunications services mean states must urgently enhance the protection of a critical radio-frequency band, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International...
Stablecoins rise to hold 8% of crypto market cap
While crypto investors often seek the thrill of high-risk, high-reward opportunities, many are increasingly turning to stablecoins to weather market volatility. This shift in preferences combined with regulatory clarity, growing institutional interest, and the rise of...
Valid accounts come under attack
Valid accounts were increasingly being leveraged as an initial attack vector in 2024, representing 31,4% of cases. Public-facing applications still hold the top position with 39,2% of cases. These findings were reported in the recent Kaspersky Incident Response...
HPC, AI drive 15-fold increase in HBM demand
Parallel computer architectures, such as those deployed for modern high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, frequently encounter memory bottlenecks that limit performance, known as the 'memory wall'. Historically, this has stemmed...
Stock market set for 2026 surge after slump
The stock market had a rough start in 2025, with the S&P 500 dropping 10% due to investors’ recession fears. Despite a brief stock rally in mid-March, economic uncertainty and trade tensions have set the ground for a disappointing end to a quarter. The market...
Webb unmasks the true nature of the Cosmic Tornado
Exquisite details from the James Webb telescope reveal a chance, random alignment of a protostellar outflow and a distant spiral galaxy. The new composite image combines observations from Webb’s NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera) and MIRI (Mid-Infrared Instrument), which...
Global education sector vulnerable to attacks
Educational institutions are highly attractive targets for cybercriminals due to the valuable research, personal data, and financial information they hold. This is among the findings from a new KnowBe4 report, “From Primary Schools to Universities, The Global...
Server revenue almost doubled in Q4
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, the server market reached a record $77,3-billion dollars in revenue during the last quarter of the year. This quarter showed the second highest growth rate since 2019 with a...
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Innovator Trust drives youth financial literacy, entrepreneurship
Recognising the skills gap and the need for a healthier money culture among youth in South Africa, the Innovator Trust has announced the launch of the 2023 FIN1k Youth Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy training programme. This is the second edition of the FIN1k...
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
ChatGPT is a new artificial intelligence (AI) that understands natural human language, providing comprehensive and concise responses. It can answer questions that sound like human responses, it can write essays that feel like a person was the author (much to the...
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
Everyone is desperate: the president has declared a national state of disaster, we all want the lights on - but at what cost? That's the question we should all be asking ourselves if we are to be honest and claim to care about our planet. By Lance Dickerson, MD of...
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...
Power purchasing agreements the way forward for accessing reliable energy
Driven by the need to address the climate crisis, a reset of the entire energy sector is currently underway as the world lessens its dependence on traditional coal-based power and shifts towards renewable energy. However, access to capital has been delaying this...
Panda launches a safe, anonymous space for teenagers to receive mental health support
In response to the increased need for mental health support for young people, 'Panda for Teens' has been launched by the Panda team. The Panda app provides a safe and anonymous space for teenagers aged 16 and above to find community-based and professional support,...
Huawei launches smart residential PV solutions
Huawei has launched smart photovoltaic (PV) solutions for all scenarios of the African residential market at the Solar Power Africa Conference 2023 held in Cape Town. At the press conference announcing the launch, Xia Hesheng, president of Huawei Digital Power...
How cybercriminals are targeting lonely hearts
Looking for love in the digital world can be a treacherous journey, fraught with scammers and catfishers. And now, with the rise of deepfakes, the dangers have only escalated. As cybercriminals harness the power of AI to carry out their malicious schemes, the risk of...
Senior Java Developer (Clinical / Medical Expereince) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for a Java Developer with experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. It is preferred that the individual be skilled in Angular and Native android development as the team is cross skilled and multi-functional. We are...
AI Developer – Sandton
Job DescriptionOur client is looking for a dynamic, energetic and self-motivated individual to join their new and exciting AI team from their Johannesburg Office. This includes the experimentation, design and implementation of new and innovative AI projects for the...
Business Analyst (Ref: 24142)
PURPOSE OF THIS ROLEAs part of the Business Analysis team, to assist the Corporation in implementing fit-for-purpose and fit-for-use cost-effective technology solutions by eliciting and analysing business systems and data requirements, compiling documentation for...
Intermediate .NET Developer (Blazor) – Cape Town (Contract)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a company dedicated to enhancing service delivery excellence through information and communication technologies—a core function of Ce-I—is seeking an Intermediate .NET Developer. The role involves collaborating closely with other developers to...
Intermediate Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
A transformation partner that helps businesses digitize their operations is seeking a driven and collaborative Intermediate Business Analyst to join their Managed Services team. You'll play a key role in supporting their clients by enhancing existing software...
Senior Java Developer (Clinical / Medical Expereince) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We are looking for a Java Developer with experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. It is preferred that the individual be skilled in Angular and Native android development as the team is cross skilled and multi-functional. We are...
AI Developer – Sandton – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Job DescriptionOur client is looking for a dynamic, energetic and self-motivated individual to join their new and exciting AI team from their Johannesburg Office. This includes the experimentation, design and implementation of new and innovative AI projects for the...
Business Analyst (Ref: 24142) – Gauteng Centurion
PURPOSE OF THIS ROLEAs part of the Business Analysis team, to assist the Corporation in implementing fit-for-purpose and fit-for-use cost-effective technology solutions by eliciting and analysing business systems and data requirements, compiling documentation for...
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ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a company dedicated to enhancing service delivery excellence through information and communication technologies—a core function of Ce-I—is seeking an Intermediate .NET Developer. The role involves collaborating closely with other developers to...
Intermediate Business Analyst
A transformation partner that helps businesses digitize their operations is seeking a driven and collaborative Intermediate Business Analyst to join their Managed Services team. You'll play a key role in supporting their clients by enhancing existing software...
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