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A wave of new import tariffs is set to reshape global trade dynamics and significantly raise trade costs for many developing countries, alerts UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in a new data-driven analysis, titled "Sparing the vulnerable: The cost of new tariff...

Africa braces for tariff shocks

As the US imposes higher tariffs with global ramifications, African Development Bank Group president Dr Akinwumi Adesina has warned that these measures could trigger significant economic disruptions across Africa, affecting numerous nations and accelerating a...

Google adds more AI abilities to search

Google has announced new artificial intelligence (AI) features in search, extending AI Overviews to allow users to ask more complex questions in a variety of modes. Elizabeth Reid, vice-president: head of search, outlines in a company blog that AI Mode in Search will...

Consumer spend slows despite economic recovery

The Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report for Q1 2025 reveals a noticeable deceleration in card spending growth, even as broader economic indicators show signs of improvement. While overall card spending and transaction volumes grew by 7% and 10% respectively in Q1,...

Wind energy projects on the rise

There has been a substantial growth in wind energy projects, with over 48GW in various stages of development, according to the 2024 South African Renewable Energy Grid Survey (SAREGS) results, presented earlier this week by the South African Wind Energy Association...

SweepSouth spotlights woes of domestic workers

Inflation and the broader cost-of-living crisis are taking an immense financial and mental toll on South Africa's domestic workers - that's one of the standout findings from the seventh annual SweepSouth Report on Pay and Working Conditions for Domestic Workers. The...

ASSAf awards Science-for-Society Gold Medals

ASSAf annually awards ASSAf Science-for-Society Gold Medals for outstanding achievement in scientific thinking to the benefit of society. This year the awards were presented to two eminent scientists, Prof Richard Cowling and Prof Glenda Gray, at its Annual Awards...

Vodacom reports solid six-month growth

Vodacom has reported group revenue of R72,8-billion for the six months ended 30 September, up 35,5% compared to the same period last year and positively impacted by the acquisition of Vodacom Egypt. Group service revenue saw growth of 42,2%, or 7,9% if Vodafone Egypt...

Role of leadership changes as businesses embrace GenAI

The rise of generative AI in 2023 has been nothing short of remarkable. As the technology went mainstream in the consumer market, progressive senior leaders were quick to respond, seeking to secure their place in the emerging transformation. It's a safe bet that 2024...

CIOs must balance environmental promises and AI risks

The benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) need to be balanced against the environmental implications and unintended consequences arising from hardware, model training and energy consumption, according to Gartner. CIOs can use their digital knowledge and foundation...

Companies across sectors are posting jobs for GPT-4

Large language model (LLM) is a rapidly growing field, and the demand for skilled professionals with expertise in deep learning, machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), and related technologies is on the rise. As more companies adopt chatbots and other...

AfCFTA could break Africa’s colonial legacy

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) could break Africa's colonial legacy of exporting raw materials and importing finished goods. This is the word from Jean-Louis Ekra, deputy chairperson of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) Advisory Council and a...

Very few supply chains will gain value from uncertainty

Only 9% of supply chain organisations expect to achieve revenue gains due to uncertainty, according to a survey by Gartner. Supply chain organisations that achieve an antifragile state not only survive, but benefit, from uncertainty. Antifragility can transform how...

Intel Gaudi AI accelerator drives doubled performance on GPT-3

MLCommons has published results of the industry standard MLPerf training v3.1 benchmark for training AI models, with Intel submitting results for Intel Gaudi2 accelerators and 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors with Intel Advanced Matrix Extensions (Intel AMX)....

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Chatbots are here to stay

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21st Century and Analytico join forces

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Once something that required evangelism and education, cloud computing has become increasingly pervasive in the South African business world. By Matt Surkont, CEO of BlueSky In fact, a 2019 survey found that 77% of businesses are using cloud services of some kind in...

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Looking for a highly-skilled Agile Project Manager to ensure successful implementation of Agile in software projects with improved quality in accordance with business needs and strategic goals. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree / BTech5 years in a...

Backend Developer (Golang Specialist) – Remote Remote

Join a cutting-edge Software Development company specialising in Fintech Solutions.Accelerate your career by working on innovative projects in a start-up environment. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your Golang expertise and be part of a dynamic team shaping...

IT Support Engineer (Team Leader) – Western Cape Cape Town

The duties includes all the processes and activities to design, create, deliver, and support IT services. Minimum Requirements:Good experience in an IT Support environment, preferably in product/application support. Good attitude & “hunger” to learn. Strong...

Agile Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

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Senior Developer (Xamarin_MAUI) – EvdB – Gauteng Johannesburg

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K2 Nintex Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

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