Between geopolitics and AI, global economic outlook hangs in balance

The global economic outlook has deteriorated sharply in recent weeks, according to the latest edition of the World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists’ Outlook. Nearly nine in 10 chief economists surveyed expect global growth to weaken over the next 12 months, reversing...

Same job, different province, different pay

New jobs data shows significant variances in how much professionals in different parts of South Africa can earn based on regional, labour market dynamics. This is according to Pnet’s May 2026 Job Market Trends Report, which includes an exploration of how salary ranges...

NASA plans for a return to the Moon – this time to stay

NASA is embarking on one of the most ambitious space endeavors in its history: building the Moon Base near the lunar South Pole, establishing humanity’s first sustained presence on the Moon. The lunar South Pole is one of the most strategically and scientifically...

Supply chain planning threatened by AI hype and ‘agent washing’

Agentic AI is reshaping the supply chain planning landscape, but hype and “agent washing” are creating real risks for organisations under pressure to deliver results, according to Gartner. Supply chain planning (SCP) leaders who focus on proven use cases, strengthen...

The way forward for Africa

Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is not a luxury for Africa, but a necessity. Andre Wills, MD of Africa Analysis Team, tells delegates to the Ministerial Forum taking place on the sidelines of Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town, that Africa has a...

Fibre enables the broadband economy

Kathy Gibson reports - The rollout of fast fibre infrastructure is key for countries to reap the economic rewards promised by broadband. Bob Chen, president of Huawei optical business product line, stresses that artificial intelligence (A) is here to stay, driven by...

Industrial printer shipments trend lower

Shipments of industrial printers declined by 1% in 2024 compared to 2023, according to the newest release from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Industrial Printer Tracker. Total shipments in the fourth quarter were 5% lower than they were...

Nominations open  for women in energy award

The African Women Business Energy Network (AWBEN), a platform created to advocate for career advancement for women in the African energy sector, is calling for nominations for this year’s 25 Under 40 Energy Women Rising Stars. Celebrating the achievements and...

Intel achieves full NPU support in MLPerf Client v0.6 benchmark

Intel has announced that it is the only company to achieve full neural processing unit (NPU) support in the newly released MLPerf Client v0.6 benchmark. The result marks the industry’s first standardised evaluation of large language model (LLM) performance on client...

How to unlock the potential of digital cash

More than 130 countries and currency unions are currently exploring the potential of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) outlines five key factors for ensuring its success and unlocking its full impact on the global financial ecosystem....

Verto takes home $1m fintech award

The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation have awarded the Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech to UK-based Verto. Verto won the $1-million Grand Prize for its business-to-business cross-border payments platform, which enables businesses in emerging markets to send...

Trust still a major issue when it comes to AI

A global study on trust in artificial intelligence (AI) reveals that more than half of people are unwilling to trust AI, reflecting an underlying tension between its obvious benefit and perceived risks. The Trust, Attitudes and Use of Artificial Intelligence: A global...

Nutanix puts its faith in its own AI

Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Washington DC - Use cases for artificial intelligence (AI) are rolling out quickly across many organisations - and Nutanix has been quick off the mark in introducing its own AI-based solutions. Manosiz Bhattacharyya, chief...

Multimodal AI at a crossroads

As generative AI rapidly evolves to process both text and images, a new multimodal safety report from Enkrypt AI - a leading provider of AI safety and compliance solutions for agent and multimodal AI - reveals critical risks that threaten the integrity and safety of...

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The anatomy of a scam

The rise in finance and accounting cybercrime through phishing and Business Email Compromise (BEC) has made headlines with massive implications for South African companies with gaps in their payment systems. "However, robust financial controls together with strong...

Can telcos be innovative and green?

In one way or another, most people across the globe are 'addicted' to online connections and experiences. Whether instantly streaming a movie or downloading a file to a laptop - the slightest delay in connectivity causes frustration. By Joe Baguley, chief technology...

AI must deal with gender bias to reach its potential

The past year has seen artificial intelligence (AI) become a dinner-table topic of conversation around the world, thanks to bots such as ChatGPT, which dazzles users with its ability to compose lifelike text and even computer code. But what happens when AI makes wrong...

When equity meets culture and change

The theme for International Women's Day on 8 March 2023 was "embracing equity", encouraging people to actively support and embrace equity within their own sphere of influence. Signium Global board chair and director of executive search at Signium Africa, Annelize van...

Strengthen your career prospects in the age of AI

As artificial intelligence (AI) in the form of ChatGPT and similar arrived on South African shores, the newly accessible technology rapidly started making waves in workplaces throughout the country, with uncertainty about its challenges and opportunities at various...

Technology can help maximise printing resources in the classroom

Despite the rising popularity of digital learning tools, print still plays a significant role in countless schools throughout South Africa. That's because, although online learning has helped millions of children in the country keep their education on track, countless...

What is a data breach and how can you protect against it?

You may not be able to prevent a data breach from happening, but you can take steps to safeguard your personal information and minimise the risk of identity theft. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management Data breaches have become an increasingly common...

Creating intelligence in the oil and gas industry

The oil and gas industry plays a major role in the global economy and has in recent years come under increasing pressure to meet sustainability targets while still maintaining high levels of operations and lowering the end-to-end lifecycle costs of its assets. By...

A new kind of leader is needed

Digital transformation is about more than technology. Rebatho Madiba, business development: digital platform solutions at BCX, explains: "It's about people, change, and a whole organisation approach that must be driven by the right kind of leader." There's a...

The importance of being an empathetic SME leader

For decades, IQ (intelligence quotient) was the ultimate sign of a competent employee and capable business leader. Today, in a climate characterised by uncertainty, rising economic pressure, changing social ideals and political turbulence, more businesses are...

Front Arena Software Engineer/System Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

• Requirements Gathering – elicitation of client system requirements for input to functional and/or technical requirements specifications.• Solution Design – design of functional and/or technical system solutions that address client system requirements.• Scoping –...

Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / Finance Responsibilities Engage with stakeholders to understand business needs, regulations, and market trendsElicit, analyze, and document business...

Scrum Master at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client: Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...

Data Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...

Scrum Master

My client based in Gauteng is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join their team on a contract basis. IT / Finance Responsibilities Coach the team on Agile philosophy, mindset, and Scrum practicesFacilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily...

Technical Systems Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Provide high-quality application and systems support, perform analysis of business requests, and deliver second-line technical and functional support.RequirementsKey Responsibilities: Deliver operational and technical application/system support to internal teams and...

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