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...

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...

Societal and technological threats on the rise

While G20 Business leaders remain concerned about the potential impact of economic downturn and inflation in the near-term, the risks associated with insufficient public services and social protections, lack of economic opportunity and misinformation and...

Vodacom embeds sign language in the workplace

Vodacom South Africa has embedded South African Sign Language (SASL) in the workplace. “Recognised as South Africa's 12th official language in 2023, SASL is now being integrated across Vodacom's digital platforms, employee training programmes, and everyday business...

Pick n Pay customers divert 1m plastic items from landfill

Pick n Pay is celebrating an environmental milestone: its Reverse Vending Machines (RVM) customer recycling initiative has now diverted over 1,1-million plastic and packaging recyclable items from landfill. Since launching the pilot in 2018, the RVM initiative has...

Is Bitcoin a safer bet than gold?

As gold prices hover near record highs, driven by insatiable central bank demand, a striking new global poll by deVere Group reveals that 73% of investors aged 24 to 45 now favour Bitcoin over the precious metal as a long-term investment. The survey of 730 clients...

Young workers drive growth in earned wage access

Data from Paymenow reveals that young people are leading the adoption of earned wage access (EWA). The number of active users of the Paymenow platform aged 18 to 33 grew by 132% over the past year, significantly outpacing the platform’s 73% growth among older users....

The devastating impact of cyberattacks on industrial companies

The majority of industrial organisations estimate their financial losses caused by cyberattacks at over $1-million - while almost one in four report losses exceeding $5-million and, for some, it surpasses $10-million, according to a joint study conducted by Kaspersky...

Ocean economy faces pressure, fragmentation

The latest Global Trade Update from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) examines the ocean economy - a vital driver of global trade now under growing pressure from environmental and geopolitical shocks. New analysis reveals that ocean-based sectors such as shipping,...

Dehorning rhinos drastically reduces poaching

A landmark international study published yesterday (5 June 2025) in the Science Journal reveals that dehorning rhinos significantly reduces the risk of poaching – one of these iconic species' most immediate threats. The research, co-led by the University of Cape Town...

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...

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Unlocking the power of reliable healthcare data

Healthcare is a contentious issue in Africa for so many reasons. Not least is the inequality of the services provided by an underfunded public healthcare system, where most of the population receives care, versus private healthcare. Add to the mix a lack of records...

How to reduce organisational and employee stress

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’,...

Clickatell announces Chat Commerce Platform as a Service

Clickatell has launched a Chat Commerce Platform as a Service (CCPaaS) that empowers brands to capitalise on the opportunity of Chat Commerce, the emerging next wave of digital commerce. This ground-breaking platform enables businesses to seamlessly connect, interact...

With friends like these … who needs competitors?

For almost 20 years, the South African banking industry has tried to achieve digitisation and innovation, but has largely failed to capitalise on earlier opportunities. By Richard Firth, CEO, MIP Holdings Despite extensive investment into their technology ecosystems,...

Talent acquisition in the age or urgency

Our sense of urgency is rising. To keep up in a world of ChatGPT and groceries in under 60 minutes, we have to act fast. By Christelle Hargroves, founder and CEO of Avita Part of acting fast is hiring fast. But this isn’t that simple. When a company has a vacancy,...

+OneX acquires MMC

+OneX, the solutions and systems integrator in the Reunert Group, has concluded an agreement to acquire privately-owned cybersecurity and managed services company MMC for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition of MMC boosts +OneX’s ability to offer its clients...

Managing workflow, not people, is key to business success

Simply put, flow is the movement and delivery of customer value through a process. Not having a good grip on flow means that an organisation cannot sustainably deliver value to its customers. In short, bad workflow means a constant struggle to accomplish more and...

Luno launches crypto investment bundle in SA

Crypto investment app Luno has launched the Luno Large Cap Bundle, allowing Luno customers to access crypto investment bundles. Luno has partnered with CoinDesk Indices to provide customers with access to investment bundles that aim to follow CoinDesk’s broad market...

Moore’s Law turns to data centre power savings

In the past year, the focus on power consumption and running costs in data center infrastructure has reached unprecedented levels. Power efficiency has become a crucial factor that most customers prioritise when selecting new systems. By Craig Parker, head of hybrid...

Conversational AI helps to fight fraud while reducing customer friction

The risks of identity fraud remain as high as ever for consumers and banks alike. Global research from Experian shows that 58% of consumers have been a victim of online fraud or know someone who has been a victim, or both. By Brendan Van Staaden, managing executive of...

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...

Software Developer (Python) (Western Cape)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector is offering an exciting opportunity for a Solution / Software Developer to join their team. This role is open to candidates based in the Western Cape. You will be responsible for coding,...

Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria

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...

Software Developer (Python) (Western Cape) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector is offering an exciting opportunity for a Solution / Software Developer to join their team. This role is open to candidates based in the Western Cape. You will be responsible for coding,...

Business Analyst (12 months Contract)

The purpose of this position is 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 processes.JOB...

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