Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking

A new major global review shows that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are fueling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Annette Hübschle, a co-author of the study, says closing...

Nvidia’s quarter was bigger than TSMC’s entire year

Nvidia generated more revenue in a single quarter than the company that manufactures its chips generated in the whole of last year. This comparison puts the scale of the result into sharp focus, says deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of...

AI dominates the corporate risk landscape

AI-enabled discovery of cyber vulnerabilities emerged as the most critical emerging risk facing organisations worldwide in the second quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk Report series compiles insights and perspectives from...

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...

IBM opens global RFP for AI-driven education solutions

IBM has announced a global request for proposals (RFP) for the next cohort of the IBM Impact Accelerator focused on AI for transformative education and workforce development. The program invites nonprofits or government organizations, including academic institutions,...

Crypto plunges from record highs

Bitcoin has hit its lowest prices in more than a year, around 50% less than its peak, which it celebrated in October 2025. Yesterday the cryptocurrency was trading at $64 000.00, after hitting highs of more than $100 000.00 in preceding months. Other crypto coins are...

CEOs back inflation target cut amid declining confidence

The Q2 2025 Merchantec CEO Confidence Index reveals a near-flatline in overall CEO sentiment, inching up from 45.2 in Q1 to just 45.3. Confidence has bottomed out at these levels, underscoring the enduring pressure on South African corporate leaders amid persistent...

Procurement professionals urged to step up as industry transitions

The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) has issued a strong call to action for South African procurement leaders following the release of its Global State of Procurement & Supply 2025 report – Cool Heads in the Storm. The wide-ranging report,...

Britehouse Mobility completes management buy-out from NTT Data

Britehouse Mobility has concluded a management buyout that effectively acquires the business from NTT Data, for an undisclosed amount. Now known simply as Britehouse, the company enables organisations to optimise operations, accelerate transformation, and thrive in an...

Earth intelligence a $20bn growth opportunity

Earth intelligence will significantly impact every industry as it rapidly moves from government to the private sector, with annual revenue to surpass $4,2-billion in 2030, up from nearly $3,8-billion in 2025, according to Gartner. The cumulative Earth intelligence...

Temu speeds up local deliveries

Shoppers in South Africa can now receive their Temu orders in as little as one day thanks to the e-commerce platform’s new local warehouse dispatch option. The rollout of local fulfillment in South Africa is part of a broader effort by Temu to cut delivery times...

Global data centres face rising climate risks

Data centres - the critical infrastructure powering banking systems, cloud storage, emergency services, communications, and logistics - are facing sharply rising risks from climate change-driven extreme weather, according to a new report from physical climate risk...

Consumer hunt for value reshapes SA market

Driven by emerging markets, replacement cycles, and premium innovation, global tech and durables (T&D) sales will reach $1,29-trillion in the year ahead, according to NielsenIQ’s (NIQ) latest Consumer Tech Industry Trends 2025 report. The value of the Middle East...

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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...

Why top tech careers are being built in healthcare

By 2022, the value of the South African healthcare market was predicted to reach over R681-billion, and this is expected to rise to over R865-billion by 2027. As both the public and private sectors strive towards improved access and quality of care for the country's...

Blurring the lines between data management and cybersecurity

In the past, data management and cybersecurity would fall under separate domains, but with more organisations making the shift to the cloud, data management and data protection have merged, essentially blurring the lines between the two. By Hemant Harie, MD of Gabsten...

Salesforce announces generative AI for CRM

Salesforce has launched Einstein GPT, the world's first generative AI CRM technology, which delivers AI-created content across every sales, service, marketing, commerce, and IT interaction, at hyperscale. With Einstein GPT, Salesforce will transform every customer...

Creating the path to a modern green data centre

According to a recent Forrester study commissioned by Dell Technologies, businesses overprovision their storage environment by an average of 37%, suggesting a good number of customers could realise benefits through consolidation. By reducing data, increasing drive...

Autonomous networks the smart foundation of the digital business

Just five years ago, the fully autonomous network was a tantalising possibility. Now, the world is moving closer to an era when the autonomous network not only exists, but also becomes a game changer for businesses. Shamith Maharaj, managing executive: data networks...

Ensure robust data security in healthcare

All over the world, data is being generated, stored, and shared at tremendous volume. However, we cannot entrust information to any system without considering the potential for misuse. Data security breaches and cybercrime are rife in this digital age and data needs...

What you need to know about ChatGPT and copyright

The advent of large language models, including ChatGPT, which was launched by Open AI in November 2022, is remarkable. By Carla Collett, partner at Webber Wentzel ChatGPT is an AI chatbot system that interacts with users in real-time and in a conversational way. No...

Measuring the effectiveness of cloud migration

Some organisations have been quick to recognise the value of cloud services and to better visualise the return on investment following a migration, they have long used key performance indicators (KPIs). By Nurani Parasuraman, principal customer solutions at AWS, and...

Intermediate BI Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client is seeking an Intermediate BI Developer (Data Scientist) to support the design, development, and delivery of business intelligence solutions. The successful candidate will leverage tools such as AWS QuickSight and Power BI to transform raw data into...

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...

Senior Data Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria West

Define business processes and value chains relevant to FinSurvIdentify, optimise, and integrate business processes, value streams and operating modelInterpret and implement industry process standards and frameworks (e.g., APQC, Togaf)Analysis, design, development of...

ICT Technician Network Administrator – Gauteng Parktown

As the ICT Technician: Networks (LAN), you'll be the go-to expert for maintaining and optimising our Local Area Network infrastructure. From configuring network devices to resolving connectivity issues, your role is critical in ensuring our internal systems run...

Front End Developer (Focus: Angular) – 2151

?? We're Hiring: Senior Frontend Developer (Angular 19 | TypeScript | Agile)Are you a frontend expert ready to build world-class digital solutions? Join our dynamic team where innovation meets precision!Must-Have Skills:?? Angular 19, TypeScript, HTML/CSS,...

Senior Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Join one of South Africa's leading retail innovators, where technology meets customer experience. Our client is redefining the way customers shop — using cutting-edge digital platforms, data insights, and agile delivery to stay ahead of the curve. They're looking for...

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