As gold smashes $5k, speculation about $6k mounts
Gold has soared past $5 000 for the first time, and could hit $6 000 by the end of the year as the current situation stands. This is the prediction from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, who says the metal’s explosive rise signals a profound shift in how global...
SA poised for recovery as purchasing power improves
South Africa’s economy is expected to expand by 1,2% in 2026, with growth momentum expected to strengthen thanks to resilient consumer demand and infrastructure investment. This is according to the Economic Outlook 2026 released by the Mastercard Economics Institute...
Proba-3 mission creates artificial solar eclipse
The European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission has unveiled its first images of the Sun’s outer atmosphere – the solar corona. The mission’s two satellites, able to fly as a single spacecraft thanks to a suite of onboard positioning technologies, have succeeded in...
Call to strengthen child online protection in Africa
The GSMA, in partnership with the mobile industry, is calling for strengthened collective action to protect children online across Africa. Building on insights from a high-level roundtable convened at the Ministerial Programme during MWC25 Barcelona, the GSMA has...
AMD unveils vision for an open AI ecosystem
AMD has delivered an end-to-end integrated AI platform vision and introduced its open, scalable rack-scale AI infrastructure built on industry standards at its 2025 Advancing AI event. AMD and its partners showcased: How they are building the open AI ecosystem with...
Goal of eliminating malaria by 2030 is in jeopardy
Africa could see 554 000 additional malaria deaths due to climate change, unless urgent action is taken. The goal of eliminating malaria by 2030 is in jeopardy, as climate change, population growth, and funding shortfalls converge to reverse hard-won gains over the...
Paratus Zimbabwe, Powertel sign long-distance fibre deal
Paratus Zimbabwe has signed a deal with PowerTel to launch a high-capacity national fibre network across Zimbabwe. PowerTel is the wholly-owned subsidiary of Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) and is licensed to operate an optic fibre backbone network. ...
Mixed results for hardcopy peripherals
The global HCP market grew year-over-year (YoY) for the third consecutive quarter in Q1 2025, recording a 2,7% growth to approximately 19,4-million units shipped. Shipment value, on the other hand, saw a YoY decrease of -3,2% to roughly $9-billion, according to...
Caution urged as Truth Social enters crypto ETF space
US president Donald Trump’s Truth Social has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a dual Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) – a move that has sparked concern from at least one financial advisory organisation. The proposed fund,...
Scammers use Labubu doll hype on multilingual scam websites
The rocketing popularity of Labubu dolls has triggered a wave of scam websites targeting enthusiastic collectors worldwide, with cybercriminals deploying fake online shops in multiple languages to steal payment details. Kaspersky detected fraudulent platforms, often...
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How to become more sustainable in the digital world
The most recent figures show that South Africa produces 7.5 metric tonnes per capita of CO2 emissions annually, even more than the UK (5.2). In fact, the country’s reliance on coal makes it the 14th largest emitter of greenhouse gasses (GHG) on the planet. By Tunde...
Businesses and employees at odds over workplace productivity
Two-thirds (66%) of global employers believe their organisation is more innovative if employees are in the office, according to research by VMware. Yet this is at odds with how employees feel about where they are most innovative and productive, with 82% of global...
How to give your retail store a competitive edge
By supporting real-time decision-making, combining edge computing with digital signage improves the customer experience and boosts sales. Sarah Moseley, head of vertical solutions and business development, retail and consumer goods at BT, shares her insights on how...
Things to keep in mind about insurtech APIs
The number one challenge insurance companies face today is their ability to innovate at speed. The gap between market opportunities and insurers’ ability to launch products that address those opportunities is particularly difficult to close. This is the word from Louw...
Customer convenience is now king
More of us are heading online for almost every aspect of our daily lives, including when it comes to taking a well-deserved holiday. From buying travel necessities and banking to booking flights or accommodation, our interactions are becoming increasingly digital. By...
Can virtual BPO operations remedy the jobs crisis?
Before Covid-19 came along, work was a place. Today, work is an activity, and loosening the physical shackles of having employees sit at desks in specific locations may help unleash a new wave of prosperity and employment for South Africa and the entire continent. By...
Data management must be top of mind for modern enterprises
Despite data being labelled as the “new gold” of the digital era, many organisations fail to harness its value and still have data that goes unused, often because it is inaccessible, siloed or lost. By Kate Mollett, senior director at Commvault Africa This wastes...
Environmentally friendly battery recycling for SA on the cards
A US business and a South African investment business have signed a term sheet to form a joint venture to build and operate two environmentally sustainable battery recycling facilities in South Africa. Through the joint venture, the companies aim to bring radical...
What to expect from AI in the new year
Enthusiasm for self-driving cars has waned and automakers are rethinking or exiting their robo-taxi plans. By Scott Zoldi, chief analytics officer at FICO This is just one sign that we are in the middle of the Great Correction in AI — a period when wild ambitions and...
Business communication compromise predictions for 2023
In 2022, cybersecurity further became a top priority for businesses around the world following critical attacks on both the public and private sectors and of course, the use of cyber warfare as a Russian tactic in its invasion of Ukraine. By Steven Spadaccini,...
IT Support Technician
Coactivate is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has professional manners and excellent problem-solving skills to fill the role of IT Support Technician. Minimum Requirements Grade 12 / MatricA+ and N+ certifications (or equivalent)Minimum of 2...
Business Analyst (Centurion Hybrid) – Gauteng Centurion
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of Integrated Security Solutions in Centurion seeks a highly skilled Business Analyst who will serve to bridge the gap, by acting as a liaison, between the business and the Development team. You will be responsible for understanding the...
Personal Share Portfolio Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
The purpose of the role is to plan, design, develop and launch Personal Share Portfolios (PSP) and associated business processes across the Investment platform.Key responsibilitiesEnsuring continual appreciation of the broader business context by understanding...
IT Support Technician – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Coactivate is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has professional manners and excellent problem-solving skills to fill the role of IT Support Technician. Minimum Requirements Grade 12 / MatricA+ and N+ certifications (or equivalent)Minimum of 2...
Project Manager at Competent Candidates
Our client with a national footprint requires a well skilled and expert Project Manager to fulfill the following duties:Education: Relevant University degree (B.Sc. / B. Com or similar)PMP, PRINCE 2 or equivalent qualification Experience Required:Experience in project...
Full Stack JavaScript Developer (Focus: Testing) (Senior) 0628 TT
As a Full-Stack Developer with a testing mindset, you will support the development and quality assurance of our SaaS platform. Responsibilities include:Write, maintain, and optimize automated test suites using Jest and Playwright. Define and drive testing strategy,...
Network Senior Engineer
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Mid-Level Software Engineer
Our client is looking for a Mid-Level Software Engineer based in CPT Key Requirements 4 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]C/C++MATLABC#PythonGitShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to [Email Address Removed] You can also...
Project Manager at Competent Candidates – Gauteng Bryanston
Our client with a national footprint requires a well skilled and expert Project Manager to fulfill the following duties:Education: Relevant University degree (B.Sc. / B. Com or similar)PMP, PRINCE 2 or equivalent qualification Experience Required:Experience in project...
Full Stack JavaScript Developer (Focus: Testing) (Senior) 0628 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
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