Geoeconomic risks rise in new age of competition

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026, published yesterday (14 January), finds geoeconomic confrontation emerges as the top risk for the year, followed by interstate conflict, extreme weather, societal polarisation and misinformation and disinformation....

South Africans stay optimistic as they adapt to financial pressures

South African households are showing signs of meaningful financial adaptation amid ongoing cost pressures, according to TransUnion’s latest Q4 2025 Consumer Pulse Study. While inflation and affordability challenges persist, consumers are becoming more intentional in...

Cyber-enabled fraud one of the most pervasive global threats

Artificial intelligence, geopolitical fragmentation and a surge in cyber-enabled fraud are redefining the global cyber risk landscape at unprecedented speed, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026. The report, developed in...

Global cooperation proves resilient against geopolitical headwinds

Global cooperation is proving resilient even as multilateralism continues to face strong headwinds, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cooperation Barometer 2026. However, cooperation is below where it needs to be to address critical economic, security and...

Check Point to acquire Veriti

AI-fueled attacks and hyperconnected IT environments have made threat exposure one of the most urgent cybersecurity challenges facing enterprises today. In response, Check Point Software Technologies has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Veriti...

Explainable AI market set to hit $21,06bn

The global explainable AI market size is anticipated to reach $21,06-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 18% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Explainable AI refers to the development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems that...

AMD enables AI on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) has chosen AMD Instinct MI300X accelerators with ROCm open software to power its newest OCI Compute Supercluster instance called BM.GPU.MI300X.8. For AI models that can comprise hundreds of billions of parameters, the OCI Supercluster with...

Digital identity wallets becoming mainstream

Gartner is predicting that by 2026, at least 500-million smartphone users will be regularly making verifiable claims using a digital identity wallet (DIW). Identity verification (IDV) in the form of a user taking a picture of their identity document and a selfie is...

Hardcopy peripherals shipments continue to decline

Worldwide shipments of hardcopy peripherals declined 1,5% year over year to nearly 19,2 million units in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), according to International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker. The global shipment value...

Healthcare, tech industries lead in nanotechnology

The possible applications of nanotechnology are boundless. Propelled by the growing demand for sustainable materials, environmental remediation, faster electronics, and innovative therapies, nanotechnology could transform numerous industries. With the potential impact...

What makes someone a bully victim?

Socially integrated mobile bully-victims possess complex characteristics. This is one of the conclusions from a study by Dr Nombulelo Jokazi, a PhD graduate from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Faculty of Commerce, in a thesis titled “Identifying the...

Hitachi Rail uses AI for realtime railway analysis

Hitachi Rail, a global transportation company powering railway systems in over 50 countries, is integrating Nvidia AI technology to lower maintenance costs for rail operators, reduce train idling time and improve transit reliability for passengers. The company is...

AI could help the world achieve SDGs

Just 17% of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) targets are on track for 2030, with nearly half making minimal or moderate progress, and over one-third stalled or in some cases regressing. This emerged during a World Economic Forum of over 1 400 business leaders,...

Current talent management efforts inhibit optimal performance

Organisations are struggling to deliver on talent needs - and employee and organisational performance are suffering as a result, says Gartner. A June 2024 Gartner survey of 190 HR leaders revealed that 41% agree their workforce lacks required skills; 50% agree their...

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Data engineering a key part in the data strategy implementation puzzle

The pandemic has required organisations to adjust business models, develop new products, and fast-track their technological capabilities virtually overnight. By Andreas Bartsch, head of innovation and services at PBT Group People became reliant on quality data to...

Employers of choice invest in employee mental health

Businesses have come a long way in appreciating the power of predictive analytics to pick up anomalies or trends that could become a threat to the organisation if not addressed in real-time. By Stephanie Barrett, senior human capital business partner: human capital at...

On-demand access to earned pay gains traction

On-demand access to earned pay - a service that allows employees to access a portion of their earned wages before payday, has gained significant momentum amongst South African employers in the last few years. It is now being recognised as a critical solution to help...

Net1 gets competition law approval for Connect Group transaction

Net1 has received approval from the South African, Botswanan and Namibian competition authorities in respect of its acquisition of 100% of the shares and claims in the Connect Group. The merger was approved unconditionally by the Botswana and Namibia competition...

Business software can empower the CFO of tomorrow

South African enterprises are in the midst of a significant transformation, accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic and the ongoing digitalisation of services and processes. By Bulela Mgobozi, finance business lead at Syspro EMEA Given the key role digitisation has had...

The metaverse: realism and reality

The metaverse isn’t a new idea, it’s just one that finally has the technology legs to draw us into the future, writes Brian Timperley, CEO and co-founder of Turrito Networks. There are multiple definitions of the metaverse, a concept first introduced by science...

How to spot fakes as NFT demand soars

NFT technology is helping to make art profitable again, but plagiarism and fakes are “becoming a massive issue” for both artists and buyers, warns a world-famous UK artist who has crossed over into the digital space. The warning from Adrian Chesterman, who has worked...

Hackathon finds solutions to workplace biases

GirlCode has announced the winners of its women-only hackathon, which encouraged teams to find solutions for workplace biases against women. The GirlCodeHack took place last weekend in Johannesburg, at 22onSloane with 50 aspiring female developers girls participating...

IT Support Administrator (Procurement)

We are seeking a IT Support Administrator (Procurement) to provide administrative support to the Technical Team, from initial enquiry, through the processing of quotations and sales documentation, to order, procurement and completion. Liaising with other departments...

IT Business Analyst

IT Business AnalystUnlock your potential in a tech-savvy team- Fully remote!R 760,000 - R 1,020,000 CTCJoin a leading company that offers a wide range of products focusing on customer service and expertise. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your IT skills in a...

IT Support Administrator (Procurement) – Eastern Cape East London

We are seeking a IT Support Administrator (Procurement) to provide administrative support to the Technical Team, from initial enquiry, through the processing of quotations and sales documentation, to order, procurement and completion. Liaising with other departments...

IT Business Analyst – Remote Remote

IT Business AnalystUnlock your potential in a tech-savvy team- Fully remote!R 760,000 - R 1,020,000 CTCJoin a leading company that offers a wide range of products focusing on customer service and expertise. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your IT skills in a...

Sales System Administrator

Job Specification Sales System Administrator? Managing OMS for both the Cape Town and Johannesburg branch.? Load products on Pastel, Meat Matrix and OMS.? Oversee product pricing and ensuring accuracy of products loaded on the system.? Double check if what is loaded...

Front End Developer

We are on the lookout for an exceptional Front-End Developer with strong mathematical aptitude and a polished academic background. This is an opportunity to work within a talented dev team, contributing to a cutting-edge, high-impact platform used globally by...

Front Arena XVA Developer

A prominent leader in the Financial and Banking industry is seeking a Front Arena Senior XVA Developer for a permanent position within their expanding team.The ideal candidate will possess a deep expertise in Front Arena and Adaptiv Analytics, a strong foundation in...

Sales System Administrator – Western Cape Montague Gardens

Job Specification Sales System Administrator? Managing OMS for both the Cape Town and Johannesburg branch.? Load products on Pastel, Meat Matrix and OMS.? Oversee product pricing and ensuring accuracy of products loaded on the system.? Double check if what is loaded...

Front End Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Berea

We are on the lookout for an exceptional Front-End Developer with strong mathematical aptitude and a polished academic background. This is an opportunity to work within a talented dev team, contributing to a cutting-edge, high-impact platform used globally by...

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