AI misinformation is accelerating Africa’s risk landscape

As misinformation, cybercrime, health emergencies, civil unrest, extreme weather and infrastructure disruption become progressively interconnected across Africa, organisations are under growing pressure to distinguish fact from fiction before uncertainty escalates...

Business leaders bet big on robots, but few are ready

Robotics is no longer a bet on the future - it's a plan for the next five years – but according to new research from Intel, most organisations are moving faster than their operating models can support. The new study – The Robotics Readiness Gap - finds a stark...

Hubble solves merger mystery from Milky Way’s early years

Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, grew to its current size in part by consuming smaller galaxies. Now, new data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows definitive evidence of a dwarf galaxy merging with the young Milky Way galaxy in the earliest phases of its...

Crypto assets force tax systems to review their policies

The rapid rise of crypto assets is forcing tax systems to ponder if rules designed for a traditional economy can keep pace with technologies that are redefining how value is created, owned and exchanged, Professor Shaun Parsons has told attendees at a University of...

Bitcoin holds line amid dollar flex

Bitcoin has stabilised between $75 000 and $80 000 following a sharp sell-off, signalling resilience rather than retreat as macro pressures briefly dominate market sentiment, according to financial advisors deVere Group. Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, says this...

Vodacom Foundations commit R6m to flood relief

Vodacom Foundations, in partnership with government agencies and humanitarian organisations, have committed R6-million towards disaster-relief efforts in Mozambique and South Africa, following severe flooding that has displaced thousands of people and caused...

Structured cabling market to hit $26,3bn

The global structured cabling market size is projected to reach $26,3-billion by 2033, according to a study conducted by Grand View Research, recording a 8,5% CAGR from 2025 to 2033. The increased demand for advanced technologies has resulted in the production of...

Vodacom/Maziv deal clears Competition Commission

The Competition Commission has reached an agreement with Vodacom and Maziv (Business Venture Investments no 2213) on revised conditions that substantially remedy the competition concerns raised by the Commission in its recommendation to the Competition Tribunal that...

Strategic priorities for CEOs amid global, local turbulence

There is an urgent need for adaptive leadership and proactive strategies in response to emerging market trends across talent, technology, and geopolitics. This is according to the latest report from management consultants Oliver Wyman titled “CEO Agenda 2025”, based...

To remain relevant, SA needs to build resilience

Kathy Gibson reports - With the world economy faltering in the face of tariff uncertainty, and global supply chains under intense pressure, it’s important for us to become more resilient as a country. This is the word from BCX CEO Jonas Bogoshi, speaking at last...

Trade reform key to overcoming development challenges

The 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) has unveiled a bold new vision for reforming the international financial architecture. The Sevilla Commitment or Compromiso de Sevilla – endorsed by over 190 nations – resolves to mobilise finance at...

Data centres look to fusion power

On 30 June 2025, Google signed a deal to purchase 200MW of power from Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), which expects its first commercial power plant, ARC, to come online in the early 2030s. This announcement shows that fusion is now being taken seriously as a...

SA shines at WSIS awards

South Africa’s Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has won an award from the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), for using emerging technologies to bridge the digital divide and advance socio-economic progress. Nineteen winners were...

High-speed broadband drives OTT market

The global over the top devices and service market size is expected to reach $1,42-trillion by 2033 - expanding at a CAGR of 18,6% from 2025 to 2033 - according to the latest research from Grand View Research. The rollout of high-speed broadband Internet has resulted...

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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...

Stakeholder ecosystem could drive ambitious agenda for African youth

With the world's youngest and fastest-growing populations, African countries are changing rapidly. The next generation is essential to the continent's future and to global shared interests in creating a safer, healthier and more prosperous future for us all. By Moses...

Metaverse helps bring water to Africa

African metaverse Africarare has joined forces with non-profit organisation Innovation Africa to help deliver clean drinking water to people across the continent. The partnership seeks to empower rural communities by providing access to clean water and light, using...

Ongoing power crisis threatens 5G rollout

The South African telecommunications industry is currently in a state of flux, writes Paul Colmer, exco member at Wireless Access Provider's Association (WAPA). On the one hand, 5G network rollouts are gathering pace, with the latest news that Nokia has won a major...

Why equal opportunities are no longer enough

Even though things have changed, women still earn much less than men and are underrepresented in the workforce. In fact, just 25% of top management in the public and private sectors are women, according to a South Africa Women in Business Trends report and, according...

The power of biometrics

Biometric identification is nothing new. It has literally become a fabric of our everyday routine, with most of us having things like fingerprint recognition readily accessible on our mobile phone to stop others from accessing our device. In the corporate world...

Senior Microsoft Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The Senior Microsoft Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft-based infrastructure solutions, both on-premises and in the cloud (primarily Azure). This role ensures the stability, integrity, and efficiency of IT systems and...

IT Systems Monitoring Operator at FS Performance Consulting

Job Opportunity: IT Systems Monitoring OperatorLocation: Cape Town (Office based)Salary: R12 000 - R12 500 per monthJob Type: Contract Are you a proactive individual with a passion for IT operations? We're looking for a detail-oriented IT Operator to join our team and...

Deal Analyst

An investment company with a keen interest in business funding is seeking a Deal Analyst to join their credit team in the cozy southern suburbs of Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have a passion for finance and a desire to learn about the SMME lending...

Deal Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

An investment company with a keen interest in business funding is seeking a Deal Analyst to join their credit team in the cozy southern suburbs of Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have a passion for finance and a desire to learn about the SMME lending...

Sales and Application Specialist – Laboratory

Leading medical equipment supplier situated in JHB North is looking for a Sales and Application Specialist to join their laboratory division.Experience requiredFluent in English, verbal and written;3-5 years experience in the medical field;3-5 years experience in a...

Sales and Application Specialist – Laboratory – Gauteng Midrand

Leading medical equipment supplier situated in JHB North is looking for a Sales and Application Specialist to join their laboratory division.Experience requiredFluent in English, verbal and written;3-5 years experience in the medical field;3-5 years experience in a...

Senior Cyber Security Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our international client has redefined the approach to addressing client security needs by reshaping support strategies, tapping into existing client technologies, optimising or complementing their current resources, all while aligning seamlessly with...

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