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...

New genomic discovery could save groundnut farmers millions

Unpredictable rains pose a serious threat to groundnut farmers, with pre-harvest sprouting causing significant losses. Spanish groundnut varieties, representing nearly 60% of global production, are particularly vulnerable. Premature germination triggered by early...

Nvidia and Synopsys partner on engineering and design

Nvidia and Synopsys have expanded their strategic partnership to tackle design and engineering across industries. R&D teams, from the semiconductor industry to aerospace, automotive, industrial and beyond, face significant engineering challenges including...

UCT at forefront of landmark discovery on early human genetics

In a scientific first, a team led by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the University of Copenhagen has used ancient proteins to uncover biological sex and hidden genetic variation in Paranthropus robustus - a close, extinct cousin of modern...

PMI contracts for seventh consecutive month

The seasonally adjusted ABSA Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined by 1.6 points to 43.1 in May, marking a seventh consecutive month in contractionary territory and suggesting ongoing weakness in the manufacturing sector, despite some tentative signs of recovery...

Growing consumer confidence boosts new vehicle sales

New vehicle sales in May experienced a buoyant 22% surge to more than 45 000 units, according to the latest sales data from naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. “It was most satisfying to see customer confidence, boosted by a further interest cut and positive...

Airline profitability to strengthen despite headwinds

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced updates to its 2025 airline industry financial outlook, showing improved profitability over 2024 and resilience in the face of global economic and political shifts. Key highlights from the expected 2025...

Lenovo delivers on its ‘pocket to cloud’ promise

AI is no longer coming – it is here. This is the word from Yugen Naidoo, GM: Lenovo Southern Africa, who says IT must be about innovation with a purpose. “In southern Africa, Lenovo has made real progress, bring smarter technology to customers, supporting the channel,...

How City of Joburg innovated to keep the lights on

Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila Transcend in Sun City – When it started on its digital transformation journey, the City of Johannesburg had to not only update obsolete technology, but convince business users to adopt better processes. Having partnered with SAP since...

Supercomputer aims to accelerate Nobel-worthy science

Doudna is a new supercomputer being built at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, California. “It will advance scientific discovery from chemistry to physics to biology and all powered by — unleashing this power — of artificial intelligence,” says US...

Nearly 3% of school staff flagged for criminal activity

New data from TPN - a leading provider of background screening for schools - reveals alarming trends that underscore the urgency of stronger compliance with regulatory checks, writes Ashleigh Laurent, legal counsel at TPN. With the Department of Justice and...

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The winners of Kyocera SA’s 15th Annual Service Awards are …

Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa (KDZA) has announced the winners of the 15th annual Service Awards. The annual Service Awards are part of a global initiative to recognise and honour service excellence. The much-anticipated awards attract service engineers...

Channel is critical for safeguarding organisations from cybercrime

As cybercrime accelerates and ransomware continues to pose a significant threat, with 73% of UK & Ireland (UK&I) organisations experiencing at least one attack in the past year and 18% suffering four or more, businesses are feeling more vulnerable than ever....

Change management best practice for cloud transformation success

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Pinnacle reaches 30 year milestone

From an imaginative spark at a family gathering to one of the country’s top distributors, Pinnacle has certainly reached the apex of the South African channel as, this year, it celebrates its 30th anniversary in the industry. “I wasn’t there,” smiles the current CEO...

New specialist storage distributor champions SMEs

On 1 March a new distributor opened its doors. Data Storage Distribution (DSD) is addressing a gap it sees in the market for a dedicated storage distributor. In an uncertain economic climate, and a market where consolidation is playing out, DSD believes it can thrive...

Your (perpetual) digital journey

According to Gartner' s IT automation trends for 2022 ,40% of all enterprise workloads will be deployed in cloud infrastructure and platform services, up from 20% in 2020. By Johan Potgieter, cluster industrial software lead at Schneider Electric Moreover, notes the...

New opportunities for long term insurers

The rapid adoption of technology has disrupted traditional business models, with many institutions forced to digitise faster than anticipated. The Covid-19 pandemic also played a key role in accelerating the adoption of technology over face-to-face interaction. By...

Will AI replace software developers?

Since its launch in November last year, the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT has had a massive impact in just a few short months. Already, some schools have banned it as students quickly employed the bot to take shortcuts in their schoolwork, while debates rage...

Boost customer lifetime value with innovative CX

The past few years have seen a growth in the adoption of digital customer engagement channels by organisations, as digital engagement provides them with valuable data on customer behaviour, which enables them to optimise their marketing strategies and product...

Lead Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our client in the beverage industry is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Data Engineer to head up their data engineering function. This individual will be responsible for driving the design, development, and optimization of data pipelines, ensuring data...

Data Analyst

As a Data Analyst, you will be responsible for collecting, analysing, and interpreting large datasets to provide valuable insights and support data-driven decision-making within the organisation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business...

Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

As a Data Analyst, you will be responsible for collecting, analysing, and interpreting large datasets to provide valuable insights and support data-driven decision-making within the organisation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business...

DevOps Engineer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Senior DevOps Engineer – Join a Global IT HubLocation: Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Hybrid (Home Office Rotation)Our client in the Motor Industry is looking for a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to join their world-class IT Hub in South Africa. This is a unique...

B-BBEE Verification Analyst

B-BBEE Verification Analyst required for a reputable firm based in East London Candidates have the opportunity to work remotely if not based in East LondonRequirementsExperience fulfilling a B-BBEE position previously (Essential) Duties / Responsibilities include but...

B-BBEE Verification Analyst – Eastern Cape East London

B-BBEE Verification Analyst required for a reputable firm based in East London Candidates have the opportunity to work remotely if not based in East LondonRequirementsExperience fulfilling a B-BBEE position previously (Essential) Duties / Responsibilities include but...

Machine Learning Developer – Upper Highway KZN

DBN000166 – MACHINE LEARNING DEVELOPER – KLOOF KZN Purpose of the job:To offer analytical support and expertise by utilizing AI and machine learning techniques, procedures, algorithms, and systems to glean insights and information from a variety of data types.Required...

Junior Field Technician

Recruiting for a Junior Field Technician to be Gauteng based . Grade 12 + minimum N3 or National Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering 2 to 3 years relevant experienceA valid code 08 driver's licenceEnglish with a regional language would be advantageousAbility...

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