AI set to drive a net increase in jobs by 2030

AI is expected to drive a net increase of 1,7-million jobs by 2030, according to Gartner, which says AI will create more jobs than it eliminates - generating 10,6-million new jobs, while removing 8,9-million jobs worldwide by 2030. “Organisations most advanced in AI...

A familiar face takes the reins at Tarsus

By Mark Davison - After months of speculation, Alviva Holdings – parent company of Tarsus Distribution – has announced a new, permanent CEO for one of South Africa’s oldest and leading distributors. Thibault Dousson, currently director of Lenovo’s Solution and...

European orbiter detects hints of volcanic activity on Mars

New evidence from gas seeping above volcanic rifts suggests Mars is not geologically dead deep inside, but merely sleeping. Fresh fissures along the Alba Mons region hint at active spots under the surface, where gases from inside the planet may be making their way up...

NASA experiments with drones for planetary landings

NASA successfully demonstrated technology designed to help spacecraft autonomously navigate to safe landing sites on the Moon and on other planets. An Alta-X drone equipped with the agency’s Safe and Precise Landing – Integrated Capabilities Evolution (SPLICE)...

Telkom introduces TrailblazeHER

Telkom FutureMakers has launched TrailblazeHER, a three-month Women-in-Tech Enablement Accelerator designed to scale black women-owned technology enterprises within the digital economy. The programme will support 10 black women-owned suppliers within Telkom’s value...

Datatec Germany establishes Polish presence

Datatec subsidiary Logicalis Germany has acquired 100% of the share capital of NetworkedAssets, a specialist in software development, network automation and observability solutions with operations in Berlin and Wrocaw, Poland. Logicalis Germany and NetworkedAssets...

After 34 years, AOL discontinues dial-up service

AOL is shuttering its 34-year-old dial-up Internet service. The “You’ve got mail” service was launched in 1991, and helped to popularise Internet use. It’s not known how many users are still on the dial-up service. “AOL routinely evaluates its products and services...

US government to benefit from Chinese AI chip sales

US-based semiconductor manufacturers have agreed to cut the US government in on artificial intelligence (AI) chip sales to China, according to several reports. News on the weekend details that Nvidia and AMD have both agreed to pay 15% of Chinese revenues as part of...

SA faces emerging agriculture risks

While climate change and weather volatility remain a significant concern among agricultural businesses, increasing infrastructure degradation, a widening critical skills gap as well as sustained input costs are increasingly keeping farmers awake at night. Daniel...

Treasury aims to enhance disaster risk collaboration

National has Treasury releases two documents on enhancing South Africa’s approach to Disaster Risk Insurance by better using private sector participation. The are a Disaster Risk Strategy and a survey of municipalities experience of managing disaster risk. Summaries...

WiFi 7, AIOps to boost campus switch sales

According to a recently published report by Dell’Oro Group, the Campus Ethernet Switch market has returned to demand-driven growth after the slowdown in 2024. Revenue is expected to keep expanding over the next five years, as enterprises invest in higher capacity...

OpenAI debuts GPT-5

OpenAI has launched GPT‑5, which the company says features improved performance across coding, math, writing, health, visual perception and more. “It is a unified system that knows when to respond quickly and when to think longer to provide expert-level responses,”...

27four, dtic launch Transformation Fund

Investment manager 27four, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) and key partners have announced the Transformation Fund, which aims to serve as a catalytic vehicle to finance black-owned and black-managed enterprises, with a focus on priority...

Blue Label expects higher earnings

Blue Label Telecoms has published a trading statement alerting shareholders that its earnings will increase by more than 20% for the current financial year. The group has announced that, for the year ended 31 May 2025, earnings per share are expected to increase by...

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Top tech trends for Africa

Businesses and people all over the world need technological advances to improve the quality of life, the economy, and the growth of their industries. In Africa, the internet economy has the potential to grow to $180-billion by 2025,or - 5,2% of the continent's GDP....

Intelligence driving the next generation of PCs

Today's workplace continues to evolve. Cultural shifts have companies increasingly prioritizing flexible work schedules and promoting decentralized workforces. This is all possible thanks to new innovations and investments in technology that empower workers to be more...

African organisations can use AI to accelerate sustainability

Companies in Africa can no longer view sustainability goals as an option - it is a business imperative. By Ria Pinto, country GM and technology leader at IBM South Africa In today's interconnected world, business leaders on the continent face growing pressures for...

New year, new risks: the biggest emerging cyber threats for 2023

FortiGuard Labs researchers have warned that cyber criminals are finding yet more ways to weaponise new technologies at scale to enable more disruption and destruction. By Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director at Fortinet In their Threat Predictions for 2023, the...

How effective is your digital supply chain management?

As digital transformation increases at a dizzying pace, digital supply chain (DSC) management has become a business necessity. Software estates are ever-increasing, contracts and licences are becoming more complicated, and preventing wastage is more challenging than...

Key implications for information lifecycle management in 2023

Discovering how best to use the vast amount of data your organisation creates and collects is one of the key tenets of any organisation's strategy. By Iwona Sikora, senior vice-president and GM: records management Europe & South Africa at Iron Mountain Although...

January the most popular month to quit your job – but don’t rush

For ambitious financial services professionals lacking development opportunities, January is often the month to quit their jobs, with 21 January the most popular day. Yet, for all the sense of renewal that switching jobs can bring, there are serious costs. The change...

Cloud is now an essential business strategy

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has outlined the top five cloud trends it believes will shape global enterprise in 2023: Cloud 2.0, sovereign cloud, 5G and edge computing, industry cloud, and the emerging cloud talent gap. The predictions form part of TCS' latest...

Mid-Level C++ Developer

Seeking an energetic Mid-Level C++ Developer to join an IT team specializing in Fuel Automation Systems that operate on contact-less smart card technology. Key Requirements Minimum 2 years working experience in a development capacity (following...

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Junior Data ScientistDurban (office-based) | R25 000 - R35 000 About Our ClientOur client delivers cutting-edge software solutions that optimize operations and drive innovation. They pride themselves on a collaborative environment where developers and analysts grow...

Specialist Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Purpose of the role:The Specialist Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing complex network infrastructures, including cloud networks. This role ensures network reliability, security, and scalability while providing expert guidance on...

IT Systems Manager

IT Systems ManagerElevate your IT career with a leading hospitality group!R 700,000 - R 880,000 plus benefitsJoin a dynamic hospitality group dedicated to providing exceptional accommodation experiences to travelers. As the IT Systems Manager, you will play a crucial...

Mid-Level C++ Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Seeking an energetic Mid-Level C++ Developer to join an IT team specializing in Fuel Automation Systems that operate on contact-less smart card technology. Key Requirements Minimum 2 years working experience in a development capacity (following...

Junior Data Scientist – KwaZulu-Natal Durban North

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