2025 ozone hole ranks as 5th-smallest since 1992
While continental in scale, the ozone hole over the Antarctic was small in 2025 compared to previous years and remains on track to recover later this century, NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported. The hole this year was the...
Trust key for digital asset adoption in Africa
Trust has emerged as the single most influential factor shaping adoption of digital assets across five key African markets: South Africa, Mauritius, Botswana, Kenya and Ghana. Absa's Digital Assets Perception Study, a landmark independent study by Krutham, provides a...
Black Friday shoppers warned about AI, deepfakes and smart scams
With Black Friday around the corner and International Fraud Awareness Week (16 to 22 November) approaching, RCS is warning shoppers to expect a surge of more sophisticated scams - from AI-generated deepfakes to near-perfect fake links and sites. Melanie Botes, RCS...
Companies not yet reaping the benefits of AI tools
Eighty-eight percent of HR leaders report their organisations have not realised significant business value from AI tools, according to business and technology insights company Gartner. “Typically, in an AI-enabled organisation CHROs try to empower employees to drive...
Nvidia partners to build South Korean AI
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang took to the stage at last week’s APEC Summit with the news that South Korea is leaping into the future with sovereign AI supported by more than a quarter-million Nvidia GPUs. “It’s vital that we build the ecosystem, not just the AI...
Climate action can save lives, boost sustainability
Science20 (S20) South Africa has issued its 2025 Statement on Climate Change and Well-being, calling for urgent, science-driven action to protect the well-being of people, ecosystems, and the planet. Climate change poses unprecedented risks to health, livelihoods,...
Grand theft telematics: security flaws threaten vehicle safety
At the recent Security Analyst Summit 2025, Kaspersky presented the results of a security audit that has exposed a significant security flaw enabling unauthorised access to all connected vehicles of one automotive manufacturer. By exploiting a zero-day vulnerability...
Cybercrooks are coming after your data and your money
Kathy Gibson reports - Cybercriminals are interested in your data and your money, and they are becoming increasingly good at getting their hands on both. The 2025 Microsoft Digital Defense Report reveals that data is the adversaries’ primary focus area, closely...
IBM launches new defence-focused AI model
IBM has announced the general availability of the IBM Defense Model, a purpose-built AI model designed to deliver reliable intelligence for defence and national security. Developed together with Janes, a leading provider of open-source defence intelligence, the IBM...
Manufacturing pressure drives October PMI lower
The seasonally adjusted PMI declined by 1.6 points to 49.2 in October, reversing the gain seen in September when the index reached 50.8. The latest reading suggests that the manufacturing sector remains under pressure, with respondents pointing to subdued domestic...
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Travel fintech TurnStay raises $2m for Africa expansion
South African travel-focused fintech TurnStay has raised $2-million (over R34-million) in a seed round led by First Circle Capital, with participation from leading US and African VCs including TLCom Capital, Enza Capital, Incisive Ventures, CVVC and Equitable...
IZI Group acquires G4S Cash Solutions SA
IZI Africa has completed its acquisition of G4S Cash Solutions (SA), following the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals. The acquisition brings together two well-established operators with expertise in secure cash logistics, cash centre operations, and...
Stop filling roles and start solving problems
Hiring should not be a default reaction, writes Frik van der Westhuizen, CEO of EQPlus. Yet for many businesses, it still is. Someone leaves, a new deal lands, or delivery falls behind, and the immediate reflex is to post a job. But that approach often misses what the...
DFA levels up its fibre network
DFA is nearing the completion of the first phase of its national network upgrade and future-proofing project and has begun installing new services and migrating existing customer services on to the upgraded infrastructure from July 2025. The upgrade, which started in...
Could Africa lead an AI governance revolution?
As artificial intelligence (AI) accelerates faster than global governance structures can keep up, Daniel Novitzkas, chairman of Specno, is calling on Africa’s tech leaders to seize a historic opportunity: to shape the ethical future of AI - not just for the continent,...
Africa can start advancing AI on its own terms
The global artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, projected to generate $15,7-trillion in economic value, marks one of the most profound shifts of our time. By President Ntuli, MD of HPE South Africa Yet, nearly 70% of these gains are expected to accrue to China and...
Vodacom invests R620m in rural Mpumalanga
Vodacom Mpumalanga is spending R620-million on its network this financial year, focused on expanding network infrastructure, driving access to connectivity, particularly in deep rural communities and township areas. Combined with a R400-million investment in the...
Platform aims to strengthen integrity, equity in carbon markets
The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) has announced a series of initiatives to elevate Africa’s role in global carbon markets and ensure they deliver both climate and development benefits for the continent. The announcements were made at a high-level...
Lipaworld offers stablecoin-powered finance to informal economy
As stablecoins gain global traction for their role in transforming cross-border payments, venture-backed fintech platform Lipaworld has entered the South African market to support freelancers, immigrants, and informal businesses with faster, safer alternatives to...
Take a human-centred approach to AI in higher education
As artificial intelligence (AI) proliferates, disrupting and redefining the very near future of work, it must also transform education. After all, education is only fit for purpose if it effectively prepares young people for the world of work – and that is soon going...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0886 NM
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications.Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to gather requirements.Implement new features and improve existing functionalities.Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding...
RPA Developer (six months contract)
RPA DeveloperJOB DESCRIPTION ProcessAnalyse business processes and identify opportunities for automation using Microsoft Power Platform tools.Collaborate with business analysts to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.Develop, test, and...
Junior Project Manager (Contract) at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand
Introduction We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Project Manager to support the delivery of customized telecommunications solutions for our enterprise and carrier clients. This role involves assisting in planning, coordinating, and executing...
Business Analyst – Remote Remote
Well established business seeking to appoint a Business Analyst The Business Analyst is expected to possess advanced analytical capabilities, a comprehensive understanding of systems, and expertise in optimizing business processes.Responsibilities include documenting...
Business Systems Engineer
Seeking a motivated Business Systems Engineer to join a fast-growing startup in the agriculture sector. You will analyze, design, and implement business systems, collaborating with engineers, business stakeholders, and data scientists to deliver innovative solutions....
Data Engineer
Well established business seeking to appoint a Data Engineer.The Data Engineer will work closely with both the Head of Data & Analytics and other technical teams to contribute to the design of the firm's data architecture and long-term data strategy, ensure...
Business Systems Engineer – Western Cape West Coast
Seeking a motivated Business Systems Engineer to join a fast-growing startup in the agriculture sector. You will analyze, design, and implement business systems, collaborating with engineers, business stakeholders, and data scientists to deliver innovative solutions....
Data Engineer – Remote Remote
Well established business seeking to appoint a Data Engineer.The Data Engineer will work closely with both the Head of Data & Analytics and other technical teams to contribute to the design of the firm's data architecture and long-term data strategy, ensure...
QA Tester
Seeking a skilled QA Tester with both manual and automation testing expertise to join the Johannesburg-based team. The successful candidate will ensure the quality, functionality, and reliability of software solutions by executing rigorous testing protocols,...
SAP SD & MM Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with deep expertise in SAP Sales & Distribution (SD) and Materials Management (MM) modules. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in SAP project implementations, including requirements gathering, process...
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