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...

The glue that holds the Sagrada Familia towers together

The construction of the Sagrada Familia’s central towers marks the most complex structural challenge in the basilica’s history. It is also a novel and unexpected use of superglue. An advanced Loctite solution from Henkel has been instrumental in raising the dramatic...

Why don’t cancer medicines work the same for everyone?

By Susanna Ray - Cancer treatment has become more precise over time, as doctors first classified the disease by where it began in the body and, more recently, by the mutations found inside cancer cells to help find the right drugs to treat it. But why can two people...

Location data sharing raises privacy risks

Your mobile browsers could be sharing your location data. To understand the extent of location tracking in mobile browsers, cybersecurity firm Surfshark has analysed 15 popular applications and discovered that more than half of them gather location data. Four of them...

Job losses to AI not yet mainstream

While there is  widespread speculation that artificial intelligence (AI) will drastically reduce customer service headcount, currently only 20% of leaders have reduced agent staffing due to AI, according to a survey by Gartner. A Gartner survey of 321 customer service...

Africa is a hotspot for AI-driven fraud

Africa’s rapid digital expansion is creating both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges in the fight against fraud. This is among the findings from Sumsub’s Identity Fraud Report 2025-2026, which provides an in-depth, data-driven view of identity fraud...

Ambitious reforms needed to boost productivity, employment

South Africa has extraordinary growth potential, though low public investment and high costs of doing business have been holding back growth. Major structural reforms are needed to boost productivity and advance the country towards meeting its goals of durably...

Don’t be fooled by fake AARTO news

The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) has noted with concern the proliferation of fake news and misinformation surrounding the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act rollout. The agency urges members of the public to exercise caution...

Enterprises should seize opportunities in sovereign AI strategies

AI is no longer simply a competitive differentiator for enterprises - the technology is increasingly critical to national security and economic empowerment, prompting countries across the globe to implement strategies that support AI sovereignty, says GlobalData....

Surging IoT market to hit $1,5trn

As one of the key technologies powering Industry 4.0 besides artificial intelligence, big data, robotics, and automation, the Internet of Things (IoT) has become widely used across industries, connecting devices, processes, and people. Despite headwinds and...

Is SA ready for the data revolution?

Data roles are constantly evolving to meet the needs of the digital economy. Jessica Nyarayi Tandy, director of Bizmod, says the demand for data-driven insights shapes how organisations function compete and innovate. “In South Africa we are mirroring global trends...

Personalization triples the likelihood of customer regret

Personalised marketing, while valuable for some, generates negative experiences for 53% of customers, who were 3,2-times more likely to regret a purchase and 44% less likely to purchase again in the future, according to a survey by Gartner. A Gartner survey of 1 464...

WLAN market bounces back

According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, enterprise class Wireless LAN (WLAN) revenue increased by 11% on year-over-year basis. The adoption of the latest technology, WiFi 7, continued its ascent, reaching 12% of units shipped worldwide. “This is...

Items lost and found on Uber rides

South Africans are always on the move – sometimes so quickly that we leave behind everything from wallets to wigs, wedding veils and water bottles. Uber South Africa’s recently released Lost & Found Index offers a glimpse into what happens when a little rush, a...

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Maintain privacy with employee productivity tools

In today's fast-paced work environment, employee productivity is a critical component of organisational success. To ensure optimal performance, employers often resort to various productivity tools, which range from time-tracking software to project management...

CIOs can help organisations play both offense and defense

In today's uncertain economic environment, business leaders are looking to CIOs more than ever before, to accelerate key priorities while hitting aggressive financial targets. By Jason Conyard, CIO of VMware This often means charging ahead with digital initiatives...

CIOs can help organisations play both offense and defense

In today's uncertain economic environment, business leaders are looking to CIOs more than ever before, to accelerate key priorities while hitting aggressive financial targets. By Jason Conyard, CIO of VMware This often means charging ahead with digital initiatives...

Reduce employee stress in the workplace

April 2023 is Stress Awareness Month. In the workplace, it is necessary to experience a certain level of what experts refer to as 'positive stress'. This is a pressure that motivates us to complete tasks on time. Grit, for example, 'a form of passion or perseverance',...

VMware simplifies partner-led managed services

VMware has announced VMware Cross-Cloud managed services, a set of prescriptive offers with enhanced partner and customer benefits that will enable highly skilled partners to expand their managed services practices. Building on VMware's success in creating an...

Mastercard service modernises international payments

Mastercard has introduced Cross-Border Services Express, a new tool that enables financial institutions to set up international payments for their customers, including consumers and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), which have a strong need for improved...

Lorge scoops two awards

Lorge, a provider of Sage software solutions, has received two prestigious awards at the South African Third Party Advantage Conference (TPAC) 2023, from Peresoft and Technisoft for its outstanding commitment to excellence in product sales and support. Lorge won the...

ViewSonic tops global interactive display rankings

ViewSonic has started 2023 off with major accomplishments in the education industry, having topped the market rankings for global interactive displays in Q4 of 2022, according to FutureSource. The beginning of 2023 also saw ViewSonic exceeding 8-million users in its...

Local platform to secure Bitcoin launches

Bitcoin is easily lost -- when a storage device is misplaced or stolen, through a scam or phishing attack or when an exchange crash wipes out your investment. BitDirect is a platform that enables Bitcoin investors to manage their cryptocurrency investments through a...

Huawei announces battery replacement campaign for SA

Huawei has announced a battery replacement campaign to reward its smartphone users in the South Africa. The campaign offers customers the chance to obtain a genuine battery replacement tailored to their specific device model at a low price and starting at just...

Software Developer – Kloof KZN

DBN000169 – SOFTWARE DEVELOPER – KLOOF KZNPurpose of the job:To design, develop, test, and maintain software that addresses specific needs for businesses and individuals.Required QualificationsRelevant IT-related Degree or equivalentMin 3-5 years solid experience in...

Business Analyst (3-6 month contract)

We are looking for a strategic and experienced Business Analyst Manager to lead our business analysis function. This role is responsible for managing a team of business analysts and ensuring the delivery of high-quality business insights, project requirements, and...

Software Developer – Kloof KZN – KwaZulu-Natal Wiggins

DBN000169 – SOFTWARE DEVELOPER – KLOOF KZNPurpose of the job:To design, develop, test, and maintain software that addresses specific needs for businesses and individuals.Required QualificationsRelevant IT-related Degree or equivalentMin 3-5 years solid experience in...

Business Analyst (3-6 month contract) – Western Cape Cape Town

We are looking for a strategic and experienced Business Analyst Manager to lead our business analysis function. This role is responsible for managing a team of business analysts and ensuring the delivery of high-quality business insights, project requirements, and...

Project Manager

Responsibilities:Provide on-site leadership for project teams by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.Successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to...

Software Developer (Python)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...

Project Manager – Remote Remote

Responsibilities:Provide on-site leadership for project teams by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.Successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to...

Software Developer (Python) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...

Senior Backend Software Engineer (Integrations) (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN a cutting-edge FinTech company helping to shape the future of digital payments across Africa as its next Senior Backend Software Engineer. You will design, build, and integrate technical requirements alongside the team on inflight and new payment...

Senior Business Analyst

To provide end-to-end business analysis services to the Domestic and Regional Settlement Services Division in order to identify business problems and needs, determine solutions and enable improvements in organisational processesJOB DESCRIPTIONTake responsibility for...

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