Gemini in Chrome AI browser is a privacy nightmare
The newest Gemini in Chrome mobile AI browser collects the most user information out of all AI browsers recently analysed by Surfshark. It collects data such as users’ names, precise location, and browsing history. And a cybersecurity expert has drawn attention to an...
Bitcoin breaks record at $125k
Bitcoin has broken through $125 000 for the first time in its history, and deVere Group CEO Nigel Green predicts the cryptocurrency will climb to $150 000 before the end of the year, supported by a weaker dollar, sustained institutional inflows, and political backing...
Hackers shut down SA Weather Service
The South African Weather Services (SAWS) web site (weathersa.co.za) is still down following a cyberattack on the weekend. The agency says its systems went down on Sunday evening (26 January 2025) following a security breach. This was the second attempt in two days,...
Global data centre energy consumption to rocket
By 2035, IDTechEx forecasts that the continued growth of artificial intelligence will result in over 2000 TWh of energy being consumed by data centres. By Eve Pope, technology analyst at IDTechEx The expected increase in CO2 emissions from powering these new data...
NTT Data launches Smart AI Agent
NTT Data has announced the international launch of its next-generation Smart AI Agent, which it anticipates could drive up to $2-billion in AI business by 2027. The AI tool is part of the compay’s strategy to accelerate the adoption of generative AI (GenAI). The Smart...
China’s DeepSeek shakes up the GenAI market
DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) tool, is challenging OpenAI’s ChatGPT as the most highly-rated generative AI (GenAI) app. Today (27 January 2025) DeepSeek's AI Assistant surpassed ChatGPT as the highest-rated free app on the US App Store. The...
NASA adopts 3D printing, additive manufacturing
In fall 2024, NASA developed and tested a 3D-printed antenna to demonstrate a low-cost capability to communicate science data to Earth. The antenna, tested in flight using an atmospheric weather balloon, could open the door for using 3D printing as a cost-effective...
WEF wraps up with message of collaboration
At a time when the world is being shaped by geopolitical tensions, economic shifts and technological advancement, close to 3 000 policy-makers, business executives, international organization and civil society leaders, academics and innovators from around the world...
HR lags in GenAI adoption
A Gartner survey of 105 HR leaders on June 21 revealed that just 5% of HR leaders report their function has already implemented generative AI (GenAI), while another 9% reported they are currently conducting generative AI pilots. “More than half of HR leaders surveyed...
Mission 300 aims to light up Africa
In a continent where millions of homes are still shrouded in darkness each night, a groundbreaking initiative is sparking hope. This week, African and global changemakers will converge in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for the inaugural Africa Heads of State Energy Summit,...
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African quartet wins global technology prize
Four Rwandan students enrolled at the African Leadership University beat tough competition from 10 000 other Rising Leaders to emerge winners at the first ever global Make Reality Challenge hosted by the non-profit, professional association, and advocacy group for the...
MFS Africa completes Capricorn Digital acquisition
Pan-African digital payments hub MFS Africa has completed its acquisition of Capricorn Digital, known in the market as Baxi. The transaction was first announced in November 2021 pending approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria, which has now been granted. Baxi is one...
My Smart City helps improve service delivery
South African citizens logging service delivery issues with My Smart City (MSC) have seen a three- to four-fold improvement in turnaround times in major metropolitans across the country. "MSC has reported a three- to fourfold improvement in resolving service delivery...
Blockchain is coming to construction – get ready now
Construction projects are becoming increasingly complex and as such, difficult to coordinate. This can make it difficult for role players to agree on project fundamentals, which can lead to mistrust and disputes among participants. Enter blockchain technology, an...
Fibre powers the rapid move to app-based communication
Primarily driven by increased access to fibre-based high speed internet connectivity, there has been a growing shift by the providers of applications to enhance their products. By Shane Chorley, head of sales and marketing at Frogfoot Networks In addition to their...
The importance of embracing cloud sovereignty
By the end of September last year, the number of data breaches had already exceeded the total number of similar events in 2020 by 17%. As more businesses migrate to the cloud, there is growing concern that not enough is being done to mitigate against the threat of...
Labour Court weighs in on Covid admission policies
A recent Labour Court judgment has upheld an employer's right to require employees to have a Covid-19 vaccination or provide a weekly negative test if they decline to be vaccinated, but it leaves several important questions unanswered. By Brett Abraham and Mehnaaz...
Are our networks ready for the metaverse?
Heralded as the next frontier of the Internet, the metaverse is the vision of a persistent 3D virtual world where we can explore and interact with others as avatars, whether for work or entertainment, using virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) headsets. By...
Securing the perimeter is not enough to protect your data
Despite the fact that it is a decades-old exploit, phishing remains a top threat to organisations today. Bad actors looking to steal personal information and credentials will use phishing scams because they are simple and effective, and once they have access, they can...
Gender equality in corporate leadership is not an obscure and idealistic concept
Companies that value and invest in the development of female talent are 45% more likely to report improved market share, according to worldwide research conducted by PwC. There is therefore a strong business case to be made for more diverse representation in the...
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Senior Solutions Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Senior C# Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – KwaZulu-Natal Richards Bay
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