It’s official: ‘very strong’ El Nino now likely
NOAA’s National Weather Service has announced that El Nino has developed in the tropical Pacific, and issued an El Nino Advisory. El Nino, the warm phase of the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO), is predicted to intensify to a moderate or strong level this fall....
AI is used to shop, but trust is key at checkout
Visa has released its annual Stay Secure study in South Africa, which assesses consumer awareness and behaviors around digital commerce and fraud. This year’s edition, conducted by Wakefield Research, highlights how AI‑enabled shopping and social commerce are changing...
Cybercriminals disguising attacks as AI services
From January to the beginning of May, Kaspersky solutions have detected more than 92 000 global attacks of malware and potentially unwanted applications disguised as popular Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents and AI services. Cybercriminals exploited trusted brands...
New test for global economy as trade, food and finance shocks spread
The global economy entered 2026 with optimism and resilience supported by trade, industrial production in developing economies, and investment linked to artificial intelligence (AI) - but rising geopolitical tensions are now testing that momentum, according to UN...
Africa’s path to gender economic parity pushed back 50 years
Women's economic participation in Africa has fallen 0,6 percentage points below 2022 levels - extending the region's timeline to reach economic parity from 120 years to approximately 170 years. This is according to Boston Consulting Group’s latest report – Financing...
SA organisations must redesign work, not just adopt AI
Businesses worldwide have poured multi-billion dollar investments into AI, yet fewer than 40% report meaningful productivity gains. And a new report from Top Employers Institute reveals why: nearly half of workers say they do not understand how AI is supposed to help...
Data centres go green
Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Data centres – critically important if Africa is to advance its AI agenda – use ever-increasing amounts of electricity, which the continent battles to provide. The ideal solution to the electricity...
Governance key to AI success
Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Artificial intelligence (AI) governance and policies are top of the agenda for African countries as they seek to grasp the many opportunities that the technology promises. There’s no shortage of advice,...
As economies shift, Africa urged to follow the money
Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Africa is enjoying a renaissance as it embraces technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to drive its future growth. But there is a danger that the continent will remain a mere consumer of the...
Africa is open for business
Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Africa is open for business – and it is an increasingly attractive investment destination. This is the word from Ambassador Philip Thigo, special envoy on technology in the office of the president, Kenya,...
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Thauronix to distribute curated security solutions
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Creating a new career path through drone upskilling
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Digitalisation raises the stakes on trademarks
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Coding was made compulsory without a plan to teach it
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Phungela partners with AeroCloud to accelerate digital transformation
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Airlink inaugurates Jo’burg to Nacala service
Airlink has opened a Johannesburg-Nacala route, providing air connectivity for Mozambique’s third largest harbour town and gateway for trade, tourism and economic activity in the country’s northern provinces. Nacala is also the gateway to the Nacala Corridor...
Technical Drafter / Estimator
Location: George, Western Cape Position Overview An opportunity has become available within the company for an experienced and reliable Technical Drafter/Estimator.Main Duties and Responsibilities-Utilizes work orders, sketches, written and verbal instructions to...
Technical Drafter / Estimator – Western Cape George
Location: George, Western Cape Position Overview An opportunity has become available within the company for an experienced and reliable Technical Drafter/Estimator.Main Duties and Responsibilities-Utilizes work orders, sketches, written and verbal instructions to...
Senior C# React Developer
Participate in solution design and planning to ensure alignment with architectural standards, scalability, and best practices. Define clear objectives, identify risks early, and adapt approaches to deliver effective solutions. Communicate technical decisions and plans...
Senior C# React Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Ballito
Participate in solution design and planning to ensure alignment with architectural standards, scalability, and best practices. Define clear objectives, identify risks early, and adapt approaches to deliver effective solutions. Communicate technical decisions and plans...
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Software Technical Lead – C#.Net (EvdB)
What You'll Do:Technical Leadership•Provide technical leadership to the team through collaboration sessions and knowledge sharing initiatives.•Engage regularly with software architects in order to ensure the development within the team is according to architectural...
Software Technical Lead – C#.Net (EvdB) – Western Cape Cape Town
What You'll Do:Technical Leadership•Provide technical leadership to the team through collaboration sessions and knowledge sharing initiatives.•Engage regularly with software architects in order to ensure the development within the team is according to architectural...
Software Developer
Software Developer (Banking Sector)Job Summary: Responsible for translating detailed technical designs into high-quality code and system configurations. The role includes developing, testing, and maintaining banking applications while providing mentorship and...
Software Developer – Gauteng Sandton
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