Global costs rise as trade and financial fragmentation spread

Geoeconomic fragmentation is imposing an annual cost of $213-billion to $307-billion on the global economy, according to a new World Economic Forum report. Driven by geopolitical tensions, economic security concerns and shifting trade relationships across major...

AI is reshaping jobs faster than companies can reshape work

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer simply boosting productivity and saving time at work, it is fundamentally reshaping the nature of work, leadership, and employee experience, according to new survey data from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Nearly...

SA the top African target for digital fraud

South Africa had the highest rate of suspected digital fraud among the African countries analysed in a new study, with 3% of transactions involving consumers in South Africa being suspected of digital fraud during 2025 – slightly below the global average of 3,8%. In...

Nvidia and Microsoft reinvent Windows PCs for personal AI

Nvidia yesterday unveiled Nvidia RTX Spark, a new superchip that it says reinvents Windows PCs for the era of personal AI agents, offering a new class of computer that moves from tool to teammate. Designed for AI, creating and gaming, RTX Spark brings Nvidia...

All the winners of the Llama Impact Grant

Meta, in partnership with Data Science Africa, has announced the winners of the Llama Impact Grant for Startups and Researchers at this year’s Unstoppable Africa 2025 event. Launched in March 2025, the initiative is part of Meta’s global Llama Impact Grants programme...

A warning for all travellers

Between June and August this year, Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) discovered a new wave of cyberattacks by a threat group called RevengeHotels which targets hotels to gain access to guests’ payment information. The group has been operating since...

Robust growth forecast for distributed cloud networking

The distributed cloud networking market is projected to grow from $4-billion in 2023 to $17-billion by 2028 - a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34% percent – according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group. This growth is driven by enterprises’ transition to...

Interest in crypto-stealing drainers surges

Dark web threads discussing crypto-drainers – malware designed to swiftly drain cryptocurrency wallets – saw a significant rise in 2024, as revealed by the latest Kaspersky Security Bulletin. Kaspersky also reported a 40% spike in corporate database ads on a prominent...

Microsoft still top brand for phishing

In the fourth quarter, Microsoft retained its position as the most imitated brand, accounting for 32% of all brand phishing attempts, according to the latest Brand Phishing Ranking for Q4 2024 from Check Point Research (CPR). Apple held on to the second position with...

Meerkat, UCT unravel the secrets of a giant radio galaxy

The discovery of a rare giant radio galaxy, “Inkathazo”, will help astronomers further understand the largest structures in the universe. Published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, the discovery by University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers and...

ITU and global organisations look to close the AI skills gap

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, the East Africa Community and Cognizant are among more than 25 organisations from around the globe that will serve as founding contributors to the AI Skills Coalition - an initiative of the International Telecommunication Union...

AI spend in the Middle East, Türkiye, Africa set to soar

Spending on AI in the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) totaled $4,5-billion in 2024 and is projected to surge to $14,6-billion by 2028, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34%. That's according to the latest insights from International Data...

AI-powered cyber threats drain security budgets

New research highlights a stark reality: IT directors at major global firms are preparing for an unprecedented surge in cyber threats driven by AI, machine learning and the Metaverse. As cyber criminals deploy increasingly sophisticated attacks, organizations plan...

GenAI will spur data centre spend in 2025

As a revolution around generative AI (GenAI) looms,  investment in data centres is expected to rise dramatically this year as cloud providers dedicate significant financial resources to expanding facilities to support cloud services and AI-driven applications, says...

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How to access fast financial services growth

It's never been so tough for financial services to get the numbers. By Laurette Coetzee, business development manager of AfriGIS Things like cost-to-income ratios are generally up. Loan volumes are up as well but there's been a trend of rising non-performing loan...

Moving to the cloud: what are you waiting for?

Cloud computing is nothing new, but as the technology continues to evolve, companies are increasingly embracing the cloud to stay current and competitive. Marilyn Moodley, country leader for South Africa and WECA (West, East, Central Africa) at SoftwareONE, looks at...

How emails can cause cybersecurity vulnerability in your organisation

Since the start of the pandemic, many businesses have shifted to remote work. Cybercriminals saw the opportunity to target businesses' remote users leaving unprepared businesses vulnerable to cyberattacks. Phishing attacks have become one of the most prominent data...

Zero time; zero tolerance; zero-day

In 2021, zero-day attacks smashed through previous records according to researchers and experts interviewed by MIT Technology Review. By Stephen Osler, co-founder and business development director at Nclose The total number of zero-day exploits discovered in 2021 was...

Data privacy: don’t let the pandemic loosen your guard

No doubt, growing awareness of data privacy has enhanced how people take care of their personal information. By Barry Cook, data protection office at VFS Global But there are times when we tend to drop our guard, and mostly these are phases when we are anxious. For...

SA resellers shine at Veeam ProPartner Awards

Veeam Software has announced the winners of the Veeam ProPartner Awards for 2021. The awards are held annually to reward the outstanding success and the commitment of Veeam ProPartner Value-Added Resellers (VAR) and Veeam Cloud & Service Provider (VCSP) partners,...

Telviva One poised for European launch

South African market leader in cloud PBX and unified communications and collaboration (UC&C), Telviva, which is well-known in the local market for its unified communications platform Telviva One, joined global leaders at exhibiting their software at Mobile World...

RCS Group acquires online credit provider Mobicred

South African youth are the fastest-growing group of online shoppers in the country and providing this group of digital natives with access to credit is imperative. In alignment with its drive towards financial inclusion in Southern Africa, RCS, the consumer finance...

IT Risk Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

The role of IT Risk Manager resides in the Governance, Risk and Business Engagement function of the company that is responsible for Governance and IT Risk Management within the company. The IT Risk Manager will be actively involved in defining, implementing and...

Senior Systems Analyst

Lead the Next Chapter in Financial Intelligence Systems Innovation Permanent | Hybrid | Based in Centurion, Gauteng | Annual CTC Salary Package A highly strategic and secure government entity entrusted with combating financial crimes and safeguarding South Africa's...

Senior Systems Analyst

Are you a seasoned Systems Analyst with a flair for enterprise-wide solution design? This is your opportunity to make a real impact on national systems, collaborate with expert teams, and play a critical role in high-profile projects that shape the country's future....

Senior Systems Analyst – Gauteng Centurion

Lead the Next Chapter in Financial Intelligence Systems Innovation Permanent | Hybrid | Based in Centurion, Gauteng | Annual CTC Salary Package A highly strategic and secure government entity entrusted with combating financial crimes and safeguarding South Africa's...

Senior Systems Analyst – Gauteng Centurion

Are you a seasoned Systems Analyst with a flair for enterprise-wide solution design? This is your opportunity to make a real impact on national systems, collaborate with expert teams, and play a critical role in high-profile projects that shape the country's future....

Data Manager (WITS RHI)

Background: The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...

DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Step into a cutting-edge technology powerhouse driving digital innovation across the global automotive industry We're on the hunt for a seasoned Senior DevOps Engineer with a deep love for automation, scalability, and rock-solid infrastructure.This isn't your typical...

Data Manager (WITS RHI) – Gauteng Hillbrow

Background: The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...

DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

Step into a cutting-edge technology powerhouse driving digital innovation across the global automotive industry We're on the hunt for a seasoned Senior DevOps Engineer with a deep love for automation, scalability, and rock-solid infrastructure.This isn't your typical...

Senior Software Developer (Python / C++)

An opportunity exists for a Senior Software Developer to join our Client, who operates within a niche industry, and whose services add value to the scientific / research community. This is a permanent role and is based in Cape Town. Our Client supports and promotes...

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