Meta’s acquisition of Manus signals shift for AI models
Meta Platforms has acquired Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup Manus. Murthy Grandhi, company profiles analyst at GlobalData, believes Meta is making one of its clearest wagers yet on autonomous AI. “Agreeing to acquire Manus is a move that...
Seasonal attacks define trends for Q1
Each year, South Africa experiences a rise in cybercrime during the festive season. By Ameera Cassoojee, cybersecurity sales specialist at Cisco South Africa Although most public warnings focus on consumers, the underlying tactics are the same ones that drive many of...
FMF study counts the cost of BEE compliance
A new study by the Free Market Foundation (FMF) and the Solidarity Research Institute (SRI) indicates the South Africa’s economic trajectory has been undermined by the zealous promulgation of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE). The report, titled “The...
Huang shares Nvidia blueprint for Europe’s AI boom
At GTC Paris — held alongside VivaTech, Europe’s largest tech event — Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang delivered a clear message: Europe isn’t just adopting AI — it’s building it. “We now have a new industry, an AI industry, and it’s now part of the new...
CSIR, Coega sign collaboration MoU
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Coega Development Corporation (Coega) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their collaboration aimed at advancing research, technology development, innovation and knowledge sharing....
Huawei enables alternative AI solutions
Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI), with its ability to drive productivity and competitiveness, has become a critical geopolitical battleground. With US sanctions preventing China from accessing some of the high-powered chips and chipsets required to...
BETI rebounds in May, bringing some relief
The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), measuring the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica on a monthly basis at seasonally adjusted real prices, made a positive turnaround in May 2025, after months of subdued activity....
Schneider Electric opens first African Innovation Hub
Schneider Electric has launched its first Innovation Hub in Africa. Based in Midrand, it is part of Schneider Electric’s global network of over 40 registered Innovation Hubs, providing an interactive environment where visitors can explore the company’s integrated...
Joburg is still Africa’s top data centre location
Johannesburg officially confirmed its position as Africa’s digital infrastructure powerhouse. The new Cushman & Wakefield 2025 Global Data Centre Market Comparison ranks Johannesburg as the continent’s leading data centre market and places it in the top 10...
Entrepreneurs drive retail growth
South African small businesses are experiencing an unprecedented boom, with more than 200 000 entrepreneurs processing 173-million transactions and driving over half a billion rand in measurable growth over the past year. This is according to Yoco's 2025 Exchange...
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A new kind of leader is needed
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An established company with national footprint within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Business Analyst to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills...
SAP Technical Consultant (Chief Expert) 1072 TT
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Business Analyst at Reverside
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BUSINESS ANALYST at Competent Candidates – Gauteng Bryanston
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SAP Technical Consultant (Chief Expert) 1072 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
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