Global AI spending will surge to $1,5trn this year
Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total nearly $1,5-trillion in 2025 according to Gartner. "The forecast assumes continued investment in AI infrastructure expansion, as major hyperscalers continue to increase investments in data centres with AI-optimised...
Digital divide hinders service delivery to poor communities
The spread of digital technology has changed how services are delivered, but not always in ways that benefit everyone equally. At present, the system often tilts in favour of service providers and wealthier groups, leaving poorer or rural communities at a...
Hydrogen engines face narrowing window of adoption
In 2025, Europe’s second-largest truck OEM, MAN Truck & Bus, will deliver 200 hydrogen trucks powered by its in-house H45 hydrogen combustion engine. These trucks will emit less than 1g of CO₂/tonne-km (drastically lower than a comparable diesel), with ranges up...
UCT, MeerKAT unlock the secret of cosmic gravitational waves
The University of Cape Town (UCT), in collaboration with the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) and several international institutions, has made groundbreaking strides in unveiling the mysteries of the universe. Harnessing the extraordinary capabilities...
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger steps down
Pat Gelsinger has stepped down as CEO of Intel, retiring after a 40-plus-year career in the industry. Intel has named two senior leaders, David Zinsner and Michelle (MJ) Johnston Holthaus, as interim co-CEOs while the board of directors searches for a new CEO. Zinsner...
A 24-hour snapshot of Black Friday shopping trends
Black Friday 2024 delivered a day of exciting deals and shopping activity, performing well above a typical shopping day and marginally higher than the levels in 2023, according to early insights from BankservAfrica. Tracking the 24-hour results, BankservAfrica...
Syspro extends global footprint with UK acquisition
Syspro has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire long-standing partner, NexSys, a specialist provider of digital manufacturing and distribution software in the UK, and part of Alternative Investment Market (AIM) listed K3 Business Technology Group. The...
Black Friday month 38% up from 2023
The Leisure & Entertainment industry grew its share of online sales over the four-day Black Friday weekend by 113% from last year, according to Peach Payments. This comes against the backdrop of a 38% overall growth in rand value processed via the payment service...
November tops for new vehicle sales
Positive momentum continued to build for the new vehicle market during November, with sales for the month replacing October as the best sales month of the year. The strong performance was driven by fleet deals from the rental companies as consumer demand softened...
How SAPICS is supporting youth and tackling the skills gap
Supply chain industry body SAPICS has rolled out new initiatives and partnerships aimed at upskilling and empowering young graduates and professionals for career success, addressing the skills gap in the supply chain field and fighting the country’s high youth...
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DigiSkills gives South Africans access to online training
Nedbank has launched the Nedbank DigiSkills online platform, in partnership with Microsoft and Afrika Tikkun, to help South Africans acquire the in-demand skills needed in a more digital post Covid-19 economy. The initiative initially aims to upskill and create...
Ricoh Spaces aims to make operations safe and productive
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SA car subscription business buys over 1 000 cars in two months
Planet42, working to rapidly close the mobility gap in South Africa, announces that it has surpassed the milestone of buying 5 000 cars. Since its first South African purchase in February 2018, Planet42 has experienced accelerating growth, with the most recent 1 141...
DPI raises $900m fund to invest in innovation-led companies
Development Partners International (DPI) has announced that African Development Partners III Fund (ADP III), has exceeded its $800-million target, and is set to hold a final close at $900-million, with an additional $250-million of dedicated co-investment capital....
Are you ready for the war on cybercrime and ransomware?
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Tips for promoting mental well-being in the workplace
While mental health is not an often spoken subject, the events of the last two years have brought it to the fore. And, unsurprisingly, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a considerable increase in the number of agitated, nervous, or bereaved South Africans owing to...
The Companies Amendment Bill 2021 could have unintended consequences for business rescue
The proposed amendments to sections 135 and 145 of the Companies Act raise various concerns related to post-commencement financing in the business rescue process, write Webber Wentzel partners Ryan Smith and Lara Kahn, assisted by associate Sikelelwa Ndaliso. In their...
Free-to-attend InterSystems Virtual Summit explores innovations in data
Data has become the currency that organisations rely on to be more competitive in an ever-changing world. Sound management of this data combined with accurate analytics is more important than ever - and companies that do this right can turn the flood of data into...
Ensure pain-free interim reconciliation processing
Companies of every size and in every industry have a lot on their plate when it comes to tax-related paperwork. And while it is often an arduous task, ensuring accurate submission and meeting SARS deadlines is one of the most important responsibilities they face. For...
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The Cyber Security Analyst is responsible for enhancing and maintaining the security posture of the organisation by proactively identifying vulnerabilities, responding to security incidents, and supporting the implementation of strategic security initiatives. The...
Senior Specialist: Automation Test Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within the IT Service Management team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences for the platform. You will form part of a larger testing practice (as a senior) within the...
Cyber Security Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
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Tech Lead
Lead Developer – Cloud-Based Platforms | Johannesburg (Hybrid) R 1 200 000 - R 1 400 000 CTC A Combo role - Servant Leader / Tech Lead?? What You'll Do:Lead and mentor a team of developers (perm & contract) while actively coding (50–60%).Drive sprint-level...
IT Architect – Business and Data
A well-established business is seeking to appoint an IT Architect – Business and DataThe role of IT Architect – Business and Data is responsible for the strategic business transformation within company and overseeing critical deliverables; such as business capability...
Tech Lead – Gauteng Gauteng
Lead Developer – Cloud-Based Platforms | Johannesburg (Hybrid) R 1 200 000 - R 1 400 000 CTC A Combo role - Servant Leader / Tech Lead?? What You'll Do:Lead and mentor a team of developers (perm & contract) while actively coding (50–60%).Drive sprint-level...
IT Architect – Business and Data – Gauteng Centurion
A well-established business is seeking to appoint an IT Architect – Business and DataThe role of IT Architect – Business and Data is responsible for the strategic business transformation within company and overseeing critical deliverables; such as business capability...
BI Analyst
Purpose of the RoleWe are seeking a proactive and highly skilled BI Analyst to transform data into actionable insights that drive process improvements, enhance cash flow, and optimise stock management. This role requires a technically strong professional who can...
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DevOps Engineer with deep knowledge of OpenTelemetry Framework, open source technologies i.e. Grafana (Tempo / Loki / Mimir), Prometheus and Nagios as tools required for a reputable global company based in GautengIT QualificationExperience in configuration/development...
BI Analyst – Gauteng Benoni
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