UCT, CISPA advance cybersecurity, AI research in Africa
The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security have signed a landmark agreement that will see the two organisations collaborate on cutting-edge research and capacity building in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. The...
Yaga secures R80m in global funding
South African online resale fashion platform Yaga has raised €4-million (about R80-million) in a pre-Series A global funding round, securing investment from Specialist VC, H&M Group Ventures, Trind Ventures, Startup Wise Guys, and a group of angel investors....
Jury is out on how banks benefit from GenAI
Despite the growing adoption of GenAI technology in the banking industry, banks and financial institutions are split when it comes to outcome-based strategies. According to NTT Data’s “Intelligent banking in the Age of AI” research report, only half of banks (50%) see...
Mobile tech, DX could boost global GDP by $11trn
The global economy is seeing a dramatic shift, with advanced connectivity and mobile technologies set to contribute $11-trillion to global GDP by 2030 – representing 8,4% of the total. According to a new study launched by GSMA Intelligence ahead of MWC Barlelona, this...
Public cloud to hit $1trn by 2026
The public cloud industry has experienced explosive growth over the years, as billions worldwide rely on cloud storage to manage and safeguard their data. Since 2020, the sector has nearly tripled and is set to reach a remarkable $934-billion value in 2025, 20% more...
When IT cost optimisation fuels innovation, ROI improves
There is a significant opportunity for companies of all sizes - but in particular for those with revenue between $500-million and $5-billion - to optimise their IT costs and surge ahead in innovation. SoftwareOne Holding’s “Driving Business Outcomes through...
As security staff take on more, retention challenges grow
As cybersecurity teams take on broader responsibilities, infosec professionals are working across multiple security domains. This is according to the 2025 Cybersecurity Staff Compensation Benchmark Report released by IANS Research and Artico Search, which takes a...
Microsoft’s new chip rewrites quantum computing playbook
Microsoft may have changed the quantum computing game, with the development of a new material that enables scalability on a new scale. Majorana 1, introduced yesterday, is the world’s first quantum chip powered by a new Topological Core architecture that Microsoft...
900m phishing attempts as cyber threats take off
Kaspersky’s security solutions blocked over 893-million phishing attempts in 2024 – a 26% increase from 2023, when the total stood at nearly 710-million. The surge in attempts (shown in the graph below) between May-July is traditionally tied to the international...
Companies in all sectors want agentic AI workers
Agentic AI is a significant advancement in artificial intelligence (AI) that transcends traditional content generation capabilities. It involves AI systems that can operate autonomously, making decisions and taking actions on behalf of users without requiring...
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Learnerships must prioritise digital skills
South Africa may have produced Mark Shuttleworth and Elon Musk, some of the brightest digital minds in the world today, but the vast majority of our school leavers will matriculate without ever switching on a computer. This is a massive injustice, says Rajan Naidoo,...
Getting chat UX right from the start is critical for customer retention
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Data visualisation a vital tool for policing in SA
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Africa’s AI and startup scene is getting ready to change the world
Embodying entrepreneurship and innovation like no other sector, Africa's startup ecosystem is blossoming. Innovative thinkers are localising tools such as AI and edge computing, among other technologies, to develop their own solutions to uniquely African challenges....
Partnership expands pickup point access in informal settlements
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ParkUpp secures community basements for car collectors
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2022 Skills to Succeed class graduates
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Education costs plus lack of skills equals unemployment
The cost of tertiary education has increased by 4.2% in 2022, making access to education a challenge for many South Africans. This, coupled with rising inflation and the lingering financial impact of the pandemic, has left almost a quarter of students unable to repay...
Education policy frameworks must change to deliver with greater scale and impact
As with all other facets of our lives, we are seeing the transformative use of digital tooling in the education sector. The classroom is being disrupted all the way from early childhood education right through to tertiary. E-learning is not just replacing physical...
More cybercrooks are impersonating the CEO
Over the past month, there has been an increase in an evolved method in change in bank details or payment fraud. This trend involves an internal change of bank details, mostly for the CEO. By John Mc Loughlin, CEO of J2 Traditional payment fraud has been rife for some...
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About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Senior Full Stack DeveloperMidrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Remote (Hybrid)Join a world-class IT team driving global innovation.Our client in the motor industry is looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer to be part of a high-impact team developing cutting-edge digital...
Full Stack Developer – 2452 – Gauteng Pretoria
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Configuration Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
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