African startups look to new investors

Kathy Gibson reports from AI Everything and Gitex Kenya in Nairobi – Africa’s exciting and innovative start-ups are attracting interest from investors in the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Investors from these regions are arguably more aligned to the continent’s...

Pilot to production: the challenge of African developers

Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Africa has no shortage of ideas, use cases and innovation when it comes to developing AI applications. But having a great idea, or an elegant algorithm, doesn’t necessarily translate into a bankable...

As economies shift, Africa urged to follow the money

Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Africa is enjoying a renaissance as it embraces technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to drive its future growth. But there is a danger that the continent will remain a mere consumer of the...

SA holds its own as global AI adoption accelerates

Worldwide adoption of artificial intelligence continued to rise in the first quarter of 2026, according to Microsoft’s Global AI Diffusion Q1 2026 Trends and Insights report from its AI Economy Institute. During the quarter, AI usage increased by 1,5 percentage points...

With VECT ransomware, paying is not an option

If newbie to the ransomware scene VECT comes knocking at your organisation's door - do not pay the ransom. That's the call from researchers at Check Point, which has been monitoring the emerging ransomware-as-a-service group. Together with partners BreachForums and...

SA’s rising young scientists take on global challenges

Three emerging young scientists are set to represent South Africa at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), showcasing innovative research that addresses critical global challenges in environmental sustainability, space science and biomedical...

Supply chains, built to be efficient, were also built to break

The convergence of physical and digital supply chain risks demands a new strategy, writes Pushpinder Singh, partner and global practice leader: supply chain transformation and offerings at the IBM Institute for Business Value. Just last week, fresh strikes in the...

Africa feels impact of Middle East conflict

The global economic environment has become increasingly volatile with rising frequency of major shocks worldwide. Amid spikes in energy, food and fertilizer prices caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African...

Artemis II crew completes lunar flyby, heads home

The Artemis II mission wrapped up a historic seven-hour lunar flyby, marking humanity’s first return to the Moon since Apollo 17 in 1972 and capturing images of the lunar far side. The day began at 1:56 pm EDT as NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover,...

90% drop in cost of 1trn-parameter LLM inference by 2030

By 2030, performing inference on a large language model (LLM) with 1-trillion parameters will cost GenAI providers over 90% less than it did in 2025, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data that GenAI models process. For the purposes of this analysis a...

European AI spend to hit $290bn by 2029

European spending on artificial intelligence will reach $290-billion in 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33,7% from 2025 to 2029, according to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide AI and Generative AI Spending...

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These roles build IT resilience

Companies are hiring for IT jobs faster than they are planning. Titles rise and fall, tools change quickly, and every vendor claims their tech solves everything. Kaylin Dingle, senior account manager at EQPlus Decision-makers need to find the roles that actually...

Mukuru and Travelex expands cash payout options in SA

Mukuru has partnered with Travelex to expand cash payout options for remittance customers across South Africa. The partnership introduces Travelex as an additional payout channel within the Mukuru network. Customers can now access funds at any of Travelex's 46...

Skills, not fear, are SA’s path to an AI-ready workforce

South Africa’s long-term economic competitiveness depends on how effectively it embraces digital transformation. By Daniel Orelowitz, MD at Training Force Across the globe, industries are rapidly integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and automation into their...

Check Point secures AI factories with Nvidia

Check Point Software Technologies’ AI Cloud Protect is now part of Nvidia Enterprise AI Factory validated design for AI runtime cyber security, enhanced protection, and robust infrastructure acceleration capabilities. “The integration of Check Point AI Cloud...

PCI DSS compliance is a business essential, not an IT task

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance has often been viewed as something to focus on only when required, such as when a breach makes headlines or a bank requests proof of compliance. By Simeon Tassev, MD and QSA at Galix This reactive...

The importance of empowering working parents

Hybrid working arrangements are helping to break down the gendered division of family work and bringing wider economic benefits in the process, writes International Workplace Group(IWG) CEO and founder Mark Dixon. For many working parents, the struggle to balance...

Refresh from Dell at CES 2026

Dell Technologies has announced a strategic expansion of its consumer and gaming portfolio. At CES 2026, the company reintroduced its XPS brand with designs across new form factors and price points, expanded its Alienware line to reach more gamers and launched two...

Sandisk rebrands WD_BLACK and WD Blue NVMe SSDs

At CES 2026, Sandisk announced Sandisk Optimus as the new name for its internal SSD lineup for gamers, creators and professionals. Featuring new packaging and product design is inspired by the company’s brand heritage and focus on delivering innovation. "The Sandisk...

LG Electronics unveils ‘AI in Action’ approach

LG Electronics (LG) presented its approach to “AI in Action” at LG World Premiere, the company’s annual pre-CES event in Las Vegas. The company highlighted three core pillars behind its strategy: Affectionate Intelligence that has evolved into action-oriented AI,...

LG launches Wallpaper TV

At CES 2026, LG Electronics unveiled its latest OLED lineup, headlined by the return of the LG OLED evo W6, True Wireless Wallpaper TV. The W6 revives LG’s Wallpaper Design first introduced in 2017, is now combined with True Wireless connectivity and Hyper Radiant...

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SAP Functional Consultant (Advanced) 1909 – Gauteng Pretoria

Lead requirements workshops with HR and payroll stakeholders to capture time and attendance needs.Translate business requirements into detailed SAP Time configuration and system design documents.Configure SAP Time Management components (schemas, rules, quota...

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We are seeking two Intermediate Project Managers to join the bank's Group Technology environment. These roles will sit within the PMO and be deployed across various initiatives, working closely with Technical Product Owners (TPOs).The focus is on delivering...

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Seeking an experienced Native iOS Developer to work on complex, high-impact projects in a collaborative, outcomes-based environment. Key Requirements 5-8 years of iOS development experienceExpert-level knowledge of Swift, SwiftUI, and TCA frameworkExperience with...

Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton

We are seeking two Intermediate Project Managers to join the bank's Group Technology environment. These roles will sit within the PMO and be deployed across various initiatives, working closely with Technical Product Owners (TPOs).The focus is on delivering...

Native iOS Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Seeking an experienced Native iOS Developer to work on complex, high-impact projects in a collaborative, outcomes-based environment. Key Requirements 5-8 years of iOS development experienceExpert-level knowledge of Swift, SwiftUI, and TCA frameworkExperience with...

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