Supply chain organisations lack formal AI strategies
Just 23% of supply chain leaders report having a formal supply chain AI strategy in place within their organisations, according to Gartner, which adds that, driven by pressures to demonstrate return-on-investment (ROI) in the near-term, chief supply chain officers...
Meta invests $14,3bn in AI startup
Meta is investing $14,3-billion for a major minority stake in artificial intelligence (AI) startup, Scale AI, that works with data to train AI systems. The company’s 28-year-old CEO, Alexandr Wang, will join Meta as part of the deal. The acquisition forms the...
Africa Tech Festival: It’s a wrap …
The Africa Tech Festival, taking place this week (11-14 November) in Cape Town, saw telecommunications vendors and operators get together with governments and key policy-makers to pilot the continent on it’s transition to a digital economy. Kathy Gibson reports ...
Broadband adoption ramps up in Africa
Kathy Gibson reports from Africa Tech Festival – Broadband is leading the connectivity charge in Africa as countries across the continent get access to fast networks. This was the overarching message from the Africa Broadband Forum 2024, held on the sidelines of the...
Surge in demand for AI in contact centres
Contact centres are under increasing pressure to improve customer experiences despite having fewer resources and, while 100% are turning to AI and automation for help, many face challenges due to limited in-house expertise. This is one of the key findings of a new...
Non-access to clean cooking poses deadly risks for millions in Africa
African policy makers and international partners meeting at this year’s UN Climate Change Conference - COP29 - have highlighted the urgent crisis posed by lack of access to clean cooking, a challenge impacting 1.2-billion people across Africa and leading to millions...
IBM, SEforALL launch new AI for energy and urban development
At COP29, IBM and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) have announced new, publicly available artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solutions to inform more sustainable urban development for cities and communities around the world - enabling decision-makers and policy...
What financial cyberthreats to expect in 2025
Kaspersky experts have shared their vision for the financial cybersecurity landscape evolution in 2025 in the company’s latest Kaspersky Security Bulletin: Crimeware and financial cyberthreats in 2025 report. One of the trends indicated in the report is that as the...
Understanding the severity of TB in children
A groundbreaking study by researchers from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH), and the University of São Paulo has revealed a critical gap in understanding the risk of...
Africa could unlock potential with AI
Kathy Gibson reports from Africa Tech Festival – Africa, rich in culture and human potential, is standing at the cusp of an artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. Large language models, blockchain, and the Internet of Things all hold out immense potential to propel...
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MasterClass series helps matric class of 2022 get exam-ready
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Can you afford a BEC? We think not …
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Take a strategic approach to business automation
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Cutting costs in the hospitality industry
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Can technology replace people?
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Business Intelligence Analyst – Gauteng Centurion
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst to join our dynamic BI team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for data and analytics to grow their career in a supportive, learning-focused...
Business Intelligence Analyst
Job Summary Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst to join their dynamic BI team. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in BI tools and data management, a deep analytical mindset, and a passion...
Business Intelligence Analyst – Gauteng Centurion
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Senior SQL Server Developer (Sandton – Hybrid)
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Low Code Software Developer (Claris Filemaker/Database/CRM) (CPT Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:Any Devs looking to challenge themselves? We have an exciting opportunity for you to learn a new technology!A dynamic provider of business solutions in the domain of IT architecture, execution & customer support seeks an experienced Low Code Software...
Low Code Software Developer (Claris Filemaker/Database/CRM) (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Milnerton
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Manager Information Security at The University of The Western Cape
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