Turn vision into reality with the right AI strategy

Kathy Gibson reports from Dell Technologies Forum in Johannesburg - Today's leaders aren't asking whether to adopt AI, they're asking how to turn it into outcomes the business can see. And South African companies can no longer afford to take a wait-and-see attitude to...

Gloomy outlook for global economies as geopolitical tensions worsen

Coface’s latest risk review, Rates Against the Machine, has confirmed what the world dreaded just a few months ago has come to pass – rather than improve, the geopolitical situation has deteriorated once again. This, Coface says, puts upward pressure on commodity...

Banks are still missing the links between fraud and money laundering

Financial institutions are increasingly integrating their fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) systems, but intelligence and governance gaps remain. New fraud and AML convergence research from Datos Insights, commissioned by data and AI leader SAS, finds 86% report...

How can SA plug the ICT skills gap?

Kathy Gibson reports from the IITPSA Workforce Conference – While South Africa records the highest unemployment rate in the world, there is still a dire shortage of critical IT skills. Presenting the IITPSA IT Skills Survey, Lehlohonolo  Mokenela, MD of Africa...

How SA has changed the way it searches

The simple search is history. We’ve stopped talking to our computers like robots and started treating them like mentors. Google’s latest search trends for March and April 2026 reveals that South Africans have shifted from typing loose keyword fragments to engaging in...

Steady growth in global air cargo

Global air cargo markets continue to show resilience, according to the latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which shows modest, but steady, growth for August Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 4,1% compared...

Despite Windows 10 end of life, PC refreshes are patchy

PC shipments during the third quarter of 2025 grew 9,4% from the prior year, with global volumes reaching 75,8-million units, according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. “While...

Agentic AI: supply exceeds demand

The current supply of agentic AI models, platforms and products far exceeds demand, which will result in consolidation and market correction, according to Gartner. Gartner analysts anticipate that agentic AI markets will consolidate in the short term as hype and fear...

These are the most valuable AI use cases for customer service

As organisations seek to maximize the impact of their AI investments, Gartner has identified the most valuable use cases for AI in service and support functions. A Gartner survey of 265 service and support leaders from a variety of industries and business in April and...

Security, affordability will shape a new era for energy

Energy security and affordability have moved to the forefront in many regions as the global energy transition has entered a more turbulent, complex phase, shaped as much by infrastructure realities and geopolitical risk as by decarbonisation ambitions. Drawing on...

AMD, OpenAI to deploy 6 gigawatts of AMD GPUs

AMD and OpenAI have announced a 6 gigawatt agreement to power OpenAI’s next-generation AI infrastructure across multiple generations of AMD Instinct GPUs. The first 1 gigawatt deployment of AMD Instinct MI450 GPUs is set to begin in the second half of 2026. Under the...

Gold price tops $4 000 … can it go higher?

Gold has broken through $4 000 an ounce for the first time and Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, says the rally underlines investors’ unease about debt, inflation, and policy direction - though questions are now emerging about how much further it can go. “Gold at $4...

SOLA accelerates SA’s grid modernisation

The SOLA Group has powered up Africa’s first multi-buyer virtual wheeling facility – the Springbok Solar Power Project – considered a major breakthrough for large-scale renewable energy procurement on the continent. Delivered ahead of schedule, the 195-megawatt (MW)...

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IoT, wearables and the new health insurance paradigm

The rapidly expanding adoption of wearable technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) marks a turning point for the life and health insurance industry. By Simon Spurr, MD of Alula Technologies Consumers today understand the value of their data with the potential for...

How to prepare our children for the future

Our youth will be tomorrow's leaders. This is something we frequently hear, but how are we preparing them? South Africa is a nation with many issues, and the ongoing problems that South African youth face today are extremely troubling. In this article, we speak to...

Insurtech’s are disrupting by putting the customer first

More than a decade ago, the customer's purchasing journey was very different from what we see today. By Mishaya Chettiar, executive head at Everything.Insure Prior to the advent of the digital consumer, customers were essentially presented with a variety of brands...

More funding for Founders Factory Africa

Founders Factory Africa has secured an additional $113-million in funding to scale its model to better serve founders across the African tech ecosystem. The additional support from the Mastercard Foundation and Johnson & Johnson Impact Ventures, an impact fund...

4Sight delivers a maiden dividend

4Sight Holdings has maintained its momentum from the previous financial year, again reporting double-digit growth in revenue and profit. Revenue for the six-month period under review increased by 37,1% to reach R451,3-million, compared to R329,2-million for the...

Frictionless payment experience creates merchant success

In the world of business, especially within the e-commerce sphere, the adage 'the customer is king' has never rung truer. By Wesley Fetter, product manager at Ecentric Payment Systems Today's rapidly evolving digital landscape requires businesses to provide...

PPT Group signs up with Microsoft Copilot

Management consultancy firm PPT Group will integrate the transformative capabilities of Microsoft Copilot, an AI-powered collaboration tool for Microsoft 365, into its portfolio of client services. "Platform shifts in technology have always defined the eras of...

SoftwareOne aims for African expansion

Software and cloud solutions provider SoftwareOne has announced the appointment of Makhosini Dlamini as business development executive for South Africa and Africa. Dlamini worked at Microsoft for 11 years, holding positions with involvement in significant projects...

How SMBs can navigate the risk landscape

There's no doubt that digital technologies are a powerful enabler for small and medium businesses (SMBs). By Francois Potgieter, MD of Bi-me (Business Insurance Made Easy) Digital channels and tools have helped SMBs to reduce costs, reach new markets, become more...

Consistent support key in overcoming gender barriers

We hear the phrase "women in tech" quite often in the working world, yet not all women in tech appreciate this phrase. Many feel it is yet another label that entrenches the gap between men and women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)...

Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Project Manager to oversee construction projects within the built environment. The successful candidate will manage project execution from initiation to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are...

Support Technician

We are looking for a Support Technician to provide Hardware and Software Support to our Client. MUST have valid CompTIA A+ & N+.Manage, maintain and repair IT systemsMaintain the company's computer services and equipmentProvide guidance and best practices to...

AML Analyst at QES

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a AML Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis (12 months) Onsite / Hybrid work model The role is situated within the AML Central Department and involves overseeing operational responsibilities...

Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Project Manager to oversee construction projects within the built environment. The successful candidate will manage project execution from initiation to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are...

Support Technician – Western Cape Cape Town

We are looking for a Support Technician to provide Hardware and Software Support to our Client. MUST have valid CompTIA A+ & N+.Manage, maintain and repair IT systemsMaintain the company's computer services and equipmentProvide guidance and best practices to...

AML Analyst at QES – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a AML Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis (12 months) Onsite / Hybrid work model The role is situated within the AML Central Department and involves overseeing operational responsibilities...

Power Procurement Project Manager

Key Responsibilities: Power Purchase Agreements contract management and project management Stakeholder management Domain matter support Project/Financial ManagementKey Requirements:Qualification: B.Eng or BHons in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications...

SAP Technical Consultant

SAP Snr Consultant-Technical (BW) Description: To apply specialisation Under minimal direction within SAP projects and technical expertise that meets customer business needs by interacting with stakeholders to define requirements and priorities. Performs systems...

Power Procurement Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Key Responsibilities: Power Purchase Agreements contract management and project management Stakeholder management Domain matter support Project/Financial ManagementKey Requirements:Qualification: B.Eng or BHons in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications...

SAP Technical Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg

SAP Snr Consultant-Technical (BW) Description: To apply specialisation Under minimal direction within SAP projects and technical expertise that meets customer business needs by interacting with stakeholders to define requirements and priorities. Performs systems...

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