Fuel price shock will hit supply chains hard, driving prices up

South Africa’s latest fuel price increase will put fresh pressure on already strained supply chains, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. The organisation warns that the cost impact is likely to extend far beyond the transport sector and into consumers’ pockets at...

SA must put jobs at the centre of its AI future

South Africans are embracing AI, but turning that appetite into economic opportunity will require trained educators, reliable Internet, affordable access, recognised skills pathways, scaling of existing financing models, and investment in the country’s own languages,...

SA’s data centre boom starts to raise questions

South Africa’s rapidly expanding data centre sector is highlighting a fundamental gap in how the country plans and regulates major digital infrastructure: there is no comprehensive public record of how many facilities are operating, where they are located, or how much...

CFOS play an outsize role as AI scales enterprise-wide

As AI becomes more integrated into enterprise operations and decision-making, chief financial officers (CFOs) are taking on a larger role in shaping enterprise priorities around AI, helping turn strategy into execution, and determining how investments and capital...

Minister debunks ‘myth’ of 30% pass mark

Minister of basic education Siviwe Gwarube has debunked the popular myth that 30% is the matric pass mark. “We must put this stubborn myth to rest,” she says, adding that the National Senior Certificate (NSC) is earned by meeting minimum requirements across a full...

Cyber-enabled fraud one of the most pervasive global threats

Artificial intelligence, geopolitical fragmentation and a surge in cyber-enabled fraud are redefining the global cyber risk landscape at unprecedented speed, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026. The report, developed in...

Top cryptocurrencies see volume drop

After an explosive February marked by record-breaking trading volumes, March saw a dramatic turn in the crypto market, reflecting investor caution, regulatory pressure, and macroeconomic concerns. According to data presented by CryptoPresales.com, the combined monthly...

How does tobacco, alcohol use impact households?

New research by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) PhD candidate Zunda Chisha has shown that tobacco and alcohol use in South Africa have profound economic and health consequences at both the household and child health levels. Chisha graduate this week with a PhD in...

AI solutions and services to generate $22,3trn global impact

Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to have a profound impact on the global economy, according to a comprehensive analysis from IDC. According to IDC, investments in AI solutions and services are projected to yield a global cumulative impact of $22,3-trillion by 2030,...

Network attackers are more likely to log in than break in

The primary way that cyber attackers gain initial access to networks, accounting for 56% of cases, is by exploiting external remote services, which include edge devices such as firewalls and VPNs, by leveraging valid accounts. This is the headline finding from the...

DDoS attacks on critical infrastructure tied to geopolitical conflict

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks have become a dominant means of waging cyberwarfare linked to sociopolitical events such as elections, civil protests, and policy disputes. Findings from NetScout’s 2H2024 DDoS Threat Intelligence report show how attackers...

AI, data science set to transform Africa healthcare

Africa stands at the forefront of a shift in global health, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and data science, according to a report released today from the Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation), African institutions and research councils. The report is...

Nvidia Blackwell takes pole position in MLPerf inference results

The Nvidia Blackwell platform set records inthe latest MLPerf Inference V5.0 benchmarks. Marking Nvidia’s first MLPerf submission using the Nvidia GB200 NVL72 system, a rack-scale solution designed for AI reasoning, the testing reflecting some of the most challenging...

The world spent $8,5trn on IT devices in a decade

Every year, consumers and businesses pour staggering amounts of money into IT devices- desktop PCs, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, and printers. While annual spending has fluctuated since 2021, the past three years have seen steady growth, pushing the market toward...

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Orchestrating multicloud: implementing a strategy that works

Implementing a workable multicloud strategy hinges on a business properly assessing applications within its current infrastructure environment to decide which cloud is ideal for each of its applications. "This should be balanced against the ability to provide fault...

Women and fintech: the missed opportunity

This International Women's Month is an opportunity for employers to reflect on their ESG strategies and envision truly sustainable Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) agendas. A bolder vision for DEI should be to generate lasting wealth for previously...

Striking the right balance on shareholder activism

Introducing additional shareholder votes is not necessarily the answer. Instead, the AGM resolution on director appointments needs much more focus, writes Parmi Natesan, CEO of the Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA). The long list of corporate...

Launch Africa Ventures invests in on-demand expertise platform

Venture capital firm Launch Africa has invested in Homecoming Revolution's new on-demand expertise platform, Insights by Experts. Janade du Plessis, fund manager at Launch Africa, comments: "Over the past two decades, Homecoming Revolution have built deep...

Clickatell integrates Chat 2 Pay with Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Clickatell has launched the integration of its Chat 2 Pay payment solution with Salesforce Commerce Cloud. Clickatell's integration empowers Commerce Cloud customers to achieve enhanced payment options by allowing contact center agents to trigger payment requests via...

Zindi to host data science talent at UmojaHack

A massive 2 000 students from 200 universities across 30 African countries will participate in UmojaHack Africa 2022 to win up to $10 000 in prize money and become part of the next generation of global data professionals. "We can't wait to kick off our third annual...

Luno launches early stage investment arm for fintechs

Luno, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Digital Currency Group (DCG), has launched Luno Expeditions, a global, early-stage investment arm to support the fintech and crypto/web3 founders on their journeys to build the next generation of financial services. Building on DCG's...

MVN-X reaches 1m MVNO subscribers

MVN-X has successfully reached 1-million subscribers across its portfolio of MVNO clients. The Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) is a subsidiary of Ignition Telecoms, providing turnkey services to MVNOs, and has successfully enabled several well-known South...

Will 5G turbocharge IoT?

Currently considered the most advanced mobile broadband technology standard, 5G is expected to achieve 3-billion subscriptions by 2025 at a growth of 600-million subscriptions from 2023 to 2024. One of the key markets influenced by the evolution of 5G is, of course,...

How ERP can bring ROI to the manufacturing CFO

Gone are the days where the manufacturing chief financial officer (CFO) was predominantly responsible for the back-office or accounting function. By Jaco Maritz, chief operating officer at Syspro In today's dynamic world, the CFO is a strategic navigator - responsible...

Senior Oracle Developer

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Oracle Developer to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing: Design and implement...

SAP Master Data Consultant (QM, PM, MM) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you a data-driven professional with a passion for precision and process excellence? We're on the lookout for a SAP Master Data Consultant to join our fast-growing team! This is your opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge SAP systems and real-world...

Senior Oracle Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Oracle Developer to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing: Design and implement...

Full Stack Java Developer

My client is looking for a well versed Java developer to join thir dynamic team Must have extensive Java experienceMust have DevOps ExperienceMust have Cloud experienceMust have Containerization experience Please email cvs to [Email Address Removed] Desired Skills:...

Project Manager (Energy/Gas/Water – Metering and Utilities)

Our Client is looking for a Project Manager (Energy/Gas/Water – Metering and Utilities) to Join their teamLocation: Cape TownDescriptionWorking within the Delivery team, this role requires a proven Project Manager to drive success across virtual teams within a dynamic...

IT Administrator

If you can confidently steer a critical role to maintain the smooth operation and security of IT infrastructure, this is your chance to make a real impact in a high-pressure environment at a leading national legal firm.Key Responsibilities:Manage and maintain all...

Full Stack Java Developer – Gauteng Menlyn

My client is looking for a well versed Java developer to join thir dynamic team Must have extensive Java experienceMust have DevOps ExperienceMust have Cloud experienceMust have Containerization experience Please email cvs to [Email Address Removed] Desired Skills:...

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