Banking’s AI future: Five lessons from industry execs
AI is no longer a distant promise on the banking industry’s horizon - it’s a present-day imperative - and banks are rising to the moment, according to IDC, which forecasts the sector’s annual AI spending will reach nearly $67-billion globally by 2028, more than double...
Einstein Cross opens a new window to dark matter
An international team of astronomers, including one from the University of Cape Town (UCT), has spotted a very rare sight in the early Universe: a galaxy that appears as an “Einstein Cross” – four bright images arranged like a cross, with an extra fifth image shining...
Upskilling will be needed to fill 78m new job opportunities
Job disruption will equate to 22% of jobs by 2030, with 170-million new roles set to be created and 92-million displaced, resulting in a net increase of 78-million jobs, according to the Future of Jobs Report 2025 published by the World Economic Forum. Technological...
Meta cans third-party fact checking
Meta plans to end its third-party fact-checking programme, replacing it with Community Notes by contributing platform users. This is the word from Joel Kaplan, chief global affairs officer at Meta, who says the systems to manage or gatekeep content have become...
Blockchain set for meteoric growth
Few industries can match the explosive growth of the tech market. From artificial intelligence and semiconductors to robotics, cloud computing, and IoT, these sectors are all poised for impressive expansion in the coming years. However, none can rival blockchain, the...
Global co-operation at a crossroads amid rising geopolitical uncertainty
The World Economic Forum’s Global Cooperation Barometer offers a critical assessment of the state of global cooperation, showing a world grappling with heightened competition and conflict, while also identifying various areas where leaders can drive progress through...
Study confirms four giraffe species
The giraffe is one of the world’s most iconic and unique mammals and has captured the human imagination through the ages. Surprisingly, only a few years ago, scientists discovered four distinct species of giraffe - based on their genetics - and not, as previously...
Sports apps set to hit 3bn downloads, $4bn in revenue
Over the last five years, sports apps like ESPN, CBS Sports, Fox Sports, and Yahoo Fantasy Football have gained millions of new users as more fans turn to their phones for live sports updates and fun features. Sports betting and mobile games have made them even more...
AMD debuts gaming products at CES
At CES 2025, AMD has announced new gaming products to expand its leadership in desktop, mobile and handheld gaming, and deliver incredible performance for the most demanding games. AMD unveiled new Ryzen 9900X3D and 9950X3D Series desktop processors, offering better...
Nvidia expands Omniverse with generative physical AI
Nvidia has announced generative AI (GenAI) models and blueprints that expand Nvidia Omniverse integration further into physical AI applications such as robotics, autonomous vehicles and vision AI. Global leaders in software development and professional services are...
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Is your disaster recovery plan really a security hazard?
Every business should have a disaster recovery plan to ensure challenges are prevented or handled before they escalate, writes Stuart Bernard, vice-president: digital solutions at Iron Mountain EMEA. When people talk about "disaster recovery", we often imagine the...
Loyalty will be top of mind in 2022
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Moving to the cloud: is it right for your business?
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New opportunities as channel engages with RPA
Digital transformation has become the priority for organisations of all sizes, resulting in a dramatic shift in the role of IT. As we move into 2022, it’s rapidly becoming clear that IT no longer supports the business – today, IT is the business. Brian Little, chief...
Tyme completes $180m capital raise
Tyme, one of the fastest growing digital banking groups globally, has successfully secured investments from Tencent and CDC to complete its $180-million Series B capital raise. The investments from Tencent and CDC are pegged at an additional $70-million. Tencent is a...
CA Southern Africa in strategic alliance with Ignite Technology
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Continuous improvements bring local cloud providers to the fore
With the demand for cloud-based services growing as South African companies look to enable seamless remote or hybrid working and mitigate against power outages, local providers have been continually improving their offerings in order to provide customers with...
Social enterprises could be key to a prosperous and equitable future for Africa
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Turn resignations into a reset to upgrade skills
A new trend of mass resignations across the working world is being seen by companies and economists as a wave of impending destruction. By Johann van Niekerk, MD of Outsized for Africa This trend emerging in the aftermath of Covid is sometimes incorrectly attributed...
Senior Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
The Senior Software Developer (DSP) drives or supports the overall design and development of radio astronomy-focused Digital Signal Processing products and applications owned by the Data Processing & Pipelines Department within the Engineering & Technology...
Back-End Developer (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client is a professional management consultancy and IT services provider, focused on delivering creative and innovative digital solutions. Their client base includes both startups and large corporations, but their mission...
Senior IT Project Manager at Cloud Migration Specialists – Gauteng Randburg
Your cloud journey... Accelerated !! A dynamic, high-performing cloud consultancy is looking for an experienced Project Manager to drive the successful delivery of multiple IT transformation projects across internal and external teams. This role is ideal for someone...
Full Stack Developer (Node.js, Electron, React Native) (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a seasoned Full Stack Developer who thrives on building efficient, lean systems that work in the real world — not just the cloud, is wanted by our client, a dynamic provider of Software Solutions & Real-Time Data Analytics....
BI & Reporting Analyst (CH1110)
Our client, Franchisee for a well-known Fast-food brand, is looking for a BI & Reporting Analyst to join their team.Required Skills:Bachelor's degree or National Diploma (Commerce or IT) from an accredited university or college2+ years' Data mining experience2+...
Senior Data Engineer
Senior Data Engineer – Contract RoleLocation: Centurion, PretoriaHybrid Work ModelExperience: 5+ Years RequiredRole Overview:Seeking a skilled Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and platforms. The role involves technical...
Full Stack Developer (Node.js, Electron, React Native) (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a seasoned Full Stack Developer who thrives on building efficient, lean systems that work in the real world — not just the cloud, is wanted by our client, a dynamic provider of Software Solutions & Real-Time Data Analytics....
BI & Reporting Analyst (CH1110) – Western Cape Kuils River
Our client, Franchisee for a well-known Fast-food brand, is looking for a BI & Reporting Analyst to join their team.Required Skills:Bachelor's degree or National Diploma (Commerce or IT) from an accredited university or college2+ years' Data mining experience2+...
Senior Data Engineer – Gauteng Centurion
Senior Data Engineer – Contract RoleLocation: Centurion, PretoriaHybrid Work ModelExperience: 5+ Years RequiredRole Overview:Seeking a skilled Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and platforms. The role involves technical...
Software Developer (Python)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...
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