Are AI and robotics about to stall in manufacturing?
Nearly half of organisations lack confidence in their manufacturing strategy to deliver on business outcomes over the next three years, according to a new survey from Gartner. The survey found that two-thirds of organisations are not pursuing the needed aggressive...
Another month of growth for African air cargo
Data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) released for September 2025 global air cargo markets shows that total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 2,9% compared to September 2024 levels (+3.2% for international operations)....
2024 the worst for spiralling weather, climate impacts
The clear signs of human-induced climate change reached new heights in 2024, with some of the consequences being irreversible over hundreds if not thousands of years. This is according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), which also...
AI sector accounts for 48% of 2025 unicorns
Finbold has research found that during the first quarter of 2025, as many as 48% of the 23 startups that attained unicorn status - exceeded $1-billion in valuation - were involved with the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. In addition, 70% of these AI unicorns are...
Nvidia debuts open humanoid robot foundation model
Nvidia has announced a portfolio of technologies to supercharge humanoid robot development, including Nvidia Isaac GR00T N1, believed to be the world’s first open, fully customisable foundation model for generalized humanoid reasoning and skills. Other technologies...
Nvidia to open quantum research centre
As quantum computers continue to develop, they will integrate with AI supercomputers to form accelerated quantum supercomputers capable of solving some of the world’s hardest problems. Integrating quantum processing units (QPUs) into AI supercomputers is key for...
Expert says VAT increase the least damaging option
The recently presented Budget 2.0 has ignited a heated debate, presenting both challenges and opportunities for South Africa. It highlights the delicate balance between creating tax policies and maintaining economic equity, particularly in how VAT (value-added tax)...
SA’s bright young scientists head for the global stage
Four exceptional young innovators from Mthatha, Cape Town and Kimberley are set to travel to China to compete in this year’s Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition (BYSCC) after impressing at the Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF). Samiya Waza, a Grade 12...
One in four companies hit by APTs
According to the latest Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) analyst report, advanced persistent threats (APTs) have been detected in 25% of companies, accounting for over 43% of all high-severity incidents. This marks a staggering 74% increase compared to...
SASE gains momentum as SD-WAN revenue rebounds
According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, the global Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market reached $2,6-billion in 4Q 2024, achieving 14% year-over-year (Y/Y) revenue growth. The market showed notable improvement, especially within the SD-WAN...
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The future potential of the cloud
Despite an increased awareness by decision-makers of cloud computing, many organisations around the world are yet to fully adopt it. By Frik van der Westhuizen, CEO of EQPlus Research shows that 41% of companies in the EU used cloud computing last year, and then it...
Workplace drug and alcohol testing needs to go back to normal
If parking lot capacities and rush hour traffic jams are any indication, the majority of South Africa's workforce is back to the grind full time. It's business as usual and companies need to turn their attention to prioritising occupational safety. By Rhys Evans, MD...
Reimagined policy and regulation landscape needed for efficient 5G network
A sustainable and efficient 5G network needs to be underpinned by a competitive landscape where the sharing of resources is encouraged. This was the main takeaway from an insightful panel discussion at the Southern Africa Telecommunication Networks and Applications...
Formula 1 experience beckons for Westcon-Comstor NetApp partners
Westcon-Comstor Africa has launched an exclusive incentive where the top three NetApp partners in Africa will each win a Formula 1 package for two to the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix taking place on 20 November 2022 at the Yas Marina circuit. Running until 28...
Be careful what you share online: it could ruin your life
Considering South Africa's highly-competitive job market, internet users - especially young people - should always be very vigilant about the content they share online, as material of a sensitive nature could surface at any time, ruining their careers and tarnishing...
Secrets of customer experience in the cloud era
People will forget what you said and what you did, but they won't forget how you made them feel, as Maya Angelou memorably remarked. The same rule applies to B2B customers and businesses. By Inayeth Govender, GM: demand generation Tarsus On Demand Customer experience...
Harness the power of the metaverse, blockchain and AI through data centres
As the world tries to recover from the grips of COVID-19, the demand for virtual experiences has drastically increased. With new technologies related to the development of computers, graphics, and hardware, the virtual world has become a reality. By Massimo Chiriatti,...
Total system redundancy is key to effective data protection
Ransomware and malware have become part and parcel of business in today's world. Organisations need to be adequately prepared, which means that their data protection strategy must go beyond the traditional backup, restore, and disaster recovery. By Hayden Sadler,...
Investment platform Altvest to secondary list on A2X
Altvest Capital, which listed on the Cape Town Stock Exchange (CTSE) in May, will also list its shares for trade on A2X Markets on 6 September. Companies listed on the CTSE are able to secondary list their shares on A2X and access both the retail and wholesale markets...
Vodacom launches VodaLend Cash Advance for underbanked customers
Vodacom Financial Services has launched VodaLend Cash Advance as part of the VodaLend financial services suite, which includes VodaLend Compare, Voucher Advance, and Airtime Advance. The new addition is geared towards underbanked consumers who need quick and...
Senior Developers – Eastern Cape Gqebera
A global logistics and freight forwarding company that offers a comprehensive range of services to clients, both international and local, to manage the movement of goods, is currently seeking a Senior Developer to join their IT Product team. In this role, you'll be a...
Implementation Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver end-to-end application implementation projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in managing software deployments, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful...
Java Analyst Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
What will you do?Working in an agile team, you would be responsible to produce quality software according to business requirements. You need to assist with the deployment and monitoring of the developed systems in development, testing and production environments. What...
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A global logistics and freight forwarding company that offers a comprehensive range of services to clients, both international and local, to manage the movement of goods, is currently seeking a Senior Developer to join their IT Product team. In this role, you'll be a...
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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Technical Test Analyst to join our financial services client based in Centurion for a 12-months contract role.What you will be...
Senior Developers – Eastern Cape Gqebera
A global logistics and freight forwarding company that offers a comprehensive range of services to clients, both international and local, to manage the movement of goods, is currently seeking a Senior Developer to join their IT Product team. In this role, you'll be a...
Senior Software Developer – Western Cape Somerset West
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Technical Test Analyst – Gauteng Centurion
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Technical Test Analyst to join our financial services client based in Centurion for a 12-months contract role.What you will be...
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