In the AI era, control is not enough: you have to prove it

A new report from IBM, Proof, Not Promises: The Digital Sovereignty Index, reveals an “overconfidence gap”: leaders believe they can prove sovereign control of their technology, but the evidence often falls short of the Index’s highest standards. As AI adoption...

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...

Acer extends AI offering with new TravelMate portfolio

Acer has unveiled a new lineup of TravelMate Copilot+ PCs that empower organisations of all sizes to unleash the full potential of AI. The new TravelMate P4 14 AI, TravelMate P4 Spin 14 AI, TravelMate P2 16 AI, and TravelMate P2 14 AI business laptops are powered the...

SA organisations are breached every three hours

Globally, the time between a network intrusion and data theft has dropped to around 72 minutes - down from 285 minutes in 2024. For South African organisations, which recorded a 60% rise in data breaches in the first half of 2025 alone, that shrinking window is fast...

How AI factories can help relieve grid stress

In many parts of the world, including major technology hubs in the US, there’s a years-long wait for AI factories to come online, pending the buildout of new energy infrastructure to power them. Now Emerald AI, a US startup, is developing an AI solution that could...

AI video market prepares for 32% CAGR

The global AI video market size is estimated to reach $42,29-billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 32,2% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. AI video technologies provide substantial cost savings and efficiency improvements by...

SA businesses are ready to reap AI benefits

A new survey reveals that 77% of South African business decision-makers are ready to adopt AI tools immediately – and more than half are already experiencing measurable outcomes. These findings point to a tech-savvy market that is not just exploring AI, but actively...

The high price of flawed hiring practices

Poor candidate experiences in corporate hiring don’t only drive away top talent, they also inflict lasting damage on company reputations, and organisations would do well to consider the unintended impact of flawed hiring practices, a leadership expert says. “South...

Covid survivors show high rates of neuropsychiatric symptoms

New research led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) found a high burden of persistent neuropsychiatric symptoms in South African Covid-19 survivors, even up to two years after infection. Despite extensive testing, the researchers found no reliable early blood...

New spyware is disguised as legal threats

Kaspersky has detected a rapidly escalating malicious campaign that has targeted over 1 100 corporate users since June 2025. The attackers pose as a legal firm and in their emails threaten recipients with lawsuits over alleged domain name patent violations, aiming to...

SA businesses urged to prepare for possible tariffs

South African import and export businesses face a challenging environment due to potentially significant tariffs imposed by the US. Verto South Africa, a cross-border payments provider, has put together practical advice to help businesses navigate these complex trade...

How SA can drive an AI economy

Kathy Gibson reports from Huawei South Africa Connect in Sandton – Artificial intelligence (AI) is ushering in a new wave of technological, social and economic transformation – and South African businesses must get on board to reap the many benefits it offers. This is...

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New Fujitsu tablet adds flexibility, robustness

Fujitsu has introduced the Stylistic Q7312 two-in-one detachable tablet, combining the benefits of tablet mobility and notebook productivity. Fujitsu's popular Stylistic tablet is powered by the latest, 12th generation Intel processors and adds Intel(r) Iris(r) Xe...

Digital transformation and the public sector

Digital transformation has been a challenge for public sector organisations, but the changes wrought by the Covid-19 pandemic have accelerated the transition. By Amritesh Anand, associate vice-president at In2IT Technologies While legacy architecture and...

Virtual agents can do more than standard chatbots

Most visitors to a website probably don't know the difference between a chatbot and a virtual agent. By Ryan Falkenberg, co-CEO of Clevva To be frank, most probably don't care either. All they want is an easy and efficient way to resolve whatever query or issue they...

Gary Kirsten launches CoachED website

Cricket coach, Gary Kirsten, has launched the new CoachED website which offers even more courses to certify coaches across all levels of the game. "Based on the growing demand for coaches to become certified alongside the lack of access for many coaches wanting to...

Huawei SA recognised for public sector innovation

Huawei South Africa has won the Digital Innovator Award at The State IT Agency's (SITA) Digital Public Service Awards ceremony, which took place this week in Durban. The event was attended by Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni and Deputy Minister Philly Mapulane of South...

Sage picks 4Sight for Microsoft Azure migration

Sage has appointed 4Sight Holdings as official Strategic Hosting Provider under their Sage Partner Cloud program, both for South Africa and MEA to assist customers across Africa with their migration to the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. 4Sight received the...

Identity proofing allows easy virtual ID checks, but exercise caution

The Covid pandemic saw virtual identity checks become the norm. But not all identity proofing methods are created equal - some of the mainstream options fall far short of best practice guidelines. By choosing the right methodology and technology, CIOs and security and...

The mobile malware landscape in 2022

Cyberattacks are increasing in number all the time, writes Pankaj Bhula, EMEA regional director: Africa at Check Point. Indeed, our 2022 Mid-Year Report revealed a 42% global year-on-year increase in attacks and according to the World Economic Forum's 2022 Global Risk...

Information Security Architect

Introduction: PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for a Security Architect to operate at a Group level for one of SA's leading private hospital groups. This hybrid position is offering around [URL Removed] per annum, and located in Stellenbosch. About the Role:...

EPM Systems Admin at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...

Information Security Architect – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Introduction: PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for a Security Architect to operate at a Group level for one of SA's leading private hospital groups. This hybrid position is offering around [URL Removed] per annum, and located in Stellenbosch. About the Role:...

Project Manager (Healthcare – 2 year FTC – Renewable)

Background:Our client is an award-winning global research organisation in the Durban area.They undertake research in HIV, TB and Covid.Minimum Qualifications and Experience Requirements:Master's Degree in Science, Immunology, Medicine, Microbiology, Public Health or...

Business Analyst IT at OpenSource Intelligent Solutions

Business Analyst (12-Month Contract) Location: Johannesburg NorthDuration: 12 MonthsIndustry: Insurance Technology Are you a systems-savvy problem solver with a passion for insurance tech? We're looking for an Business Analyst to lead the deployment and configuration...

Senior SharePoint Developer (DBN)

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR strong technical leadership is sought to fill the role of a Senior SharePoint Developer wanted by a cutting-edge Tech company in Durban. You will be pivotal in designing, implementing, and maintaining innovative SharePoint solutions that enhance...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Seeking a proactive Business Analyst / Business Process Analyst and Administration Manager to streamline processes, drive reengineering projects, and ensure secure, efficient operations. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information...

Software Developer – C# / .NET

We are on the lookout for a proactive Software Developer to join our client's team! The successful candidate will design, code, test, and debug applications, working with cloud platforms and modern web technologies to deliver high-quality solutions. Key Requirements...

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