Underfunding a leading cause of AI failures for SA firms

South African organisations whose AI ambitions outrun their budgets are seven times more likely to say AI has fallen short, according to preliminary results from DayOne’s State of AI Delivery in South Africa survey. Of the more than 170 employees, founders, managers...

Revenue to hit $1bn as quantum breakthroughs advance

Worldwide, quantum computing revenue is projected to total $1,1-billion in 2027, according to Gartner. “Nations and businesses have scaled spending in quantum literacy, patents, partnerships, and early use-case exploration,” says Gaurav Gupta, vice-president analyst...

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,...

PMI points to manufacturing fragility

The November PMI results highlight the ongoing fragility in South Africa’s manufacturing sector. A steep deterioration in demand and production overshadowed slight gains in employment and business expectations. Lower cost pressures are a positive, but alone are not...

Vehicle sales continue positive streak

Aggregate motor industry sales of 54 896 units in November were 12,5% higher than in November 2024, while the year-to-date total of 547 966 units is 15,4% ahead of the figure recorded in the first 11 months of last year. “As we approach the end of 2025, the motor...

AI leaders urged to address opportunities, risks

A new wave of autonomous AI - capable of reasoning, acting independently, and scaling at unprecedented speed - is rapidly reshaping the technological landscape. The rise of “agentic AI" and powerful, low-cost AI models is making artificial intelligence cheaper, more...

President underscores importance of tech

Technology is key to building a capable state in South Africa. This is the word from South African president Cyril Ramaphosa, giving his annual State of the Nation address last night in Cape Town. “As we work to reform the Public Service and build the capability of...

All the winners at the 2024 HP Partner Awards

HP honoured its top resellers and distributors at the 2024 Partner Awards last night. Yesh Surjoodeen, MD of HP Southern Africa, and Richard Stainforth, HP omnichannel manager, named the company’s top retail and commercial resellers, and distributors across various...

Supply chain GenAI shows productivity gains at individual level

Generative AI (GenAI) is being deployed by 72% of supply chain organisations, but most are experiencing middling results for productivity and ROI, according to a survey by Gartner. Productivity gains from the use of GenAI for individual, desk-based workers are not...

January breaks temperature records

January 2025 was the warmest month on record globally, despite an emerging La Niña. Typically, La Nina conditions are expected to reduce temperatures around the world – something that hasn’t happened this time around. Surface air temperature and sea surface...

AI expected to speed up financial transactions

Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) will allow financial institutions to better service and faster transactions. This is according to Salesforce’s latest “Connected Financial Services” report that shares insights from 9 500 financial services institution (FSI)...

Opinion: Trump’s aid review a win for Africa

NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber, offers his opinion on the implications of Western aid on industries like oil and gas. After President Trump announced a 90-day overseas spending freeze, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "every dollar" must...

Tariff implications larger than 2018 trade war

Expectations for 2025 were for robust US growth and a fragile recovery in other nations. As US president Donald Trump settles into the White House, his unpredictable policies have the power to turbo-charge or upend these assumptions. Investors should prepare to...

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How a total document solution assessment will save time and money

Every year, organisations produce, manage and store billions of documents, yet little time is spent on finding ways to streamline workflow and eliminate the day-to-day inefficiencies that are slowing businesses down and costing them money. Werner Engelbrecht, GM of...

Cyber criminals adapt to deceive

Cyber criminals are constantly adapting their approach to deceive their targets and increase their success rate. There is a new trend developing that speaks directly to this phenomenon, it is an adapted version to completing a successful change of bank details fraud....

Covid-19 and the largest disruption of education in history

Today's education approach features ingrained systems that haven't changed all that much in the last century. Until the Covid-19 crisis, that is. By James Bayhack, sub-Saharan Africa director at CM.com More than a year and a half ago, the virus forever changed our...

Understanding the evolving cybersecurity landscape

Given the global disruption that took place last year, it is hardly surprising that malware increased by 358% and ransomware by 435% as compared to 2019. By Richard Frost, product head: network and endpoint security at Vox The rapid push to digitalise and embrace work...

POPIA drives multi-factor authentication to secure customer data

South African companies have responded admirably to the challenges of doing business in a pandemic with many accelerating their digital strategies and opening new channels for consumer engagement. Unfortunately, bad actors have also adapted exceedingly well, taking...

Transform business continuity with resilient payroll flexibility

South African organisations have shifted gear, changing working models to adapt to changing regulatory requirements. Today, many companies have adopted hybrid working models, designed to maximise the best of both words - on-premise and remote working. However, the...

Vodacom installs new solar-powered sites in SA

As part of Vodacom's energy and carbon management strategy and commitment to reducing its impact on the environment, the company has installed new solar-powered sites in Polokwane, Vereeniging and Bloemfontein. Vodacom has invested over R8-million in these...

Data privacy and the contact centre

There are three words that should define how the contact centre approaches data and privacy in 2021 - ethical, compliant, and secure. According to McKinsey, companies need transparent guidelines and standards that define their use of data, ensuring that it remains...

How to keep kids safe online

Ensuring that your children are absolutely safe and protected online has become as critical as securing them in the real world. You would not drive without putting your child in a seatbelt. Or hand them a carving knife without showing them how to use it. So do not put...

IT Auditor – Gauteng Sandton

IT AUDITORYour Vision, AuditedR900 000,00- R [Phone Number Removed];What You'll Do:Lead IT and cyber audits across multiple business unitsSupport data analytics and continuous auditing initiativesCollaborate with internal teams to interpret and act on audit...

Intermediate Full Stack Developer (React, Node.js) (Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:Our partner is a globally acknowledged business consulting firm with expertise in enterprise resource planning, corporate performance management, business intelligence, financial and costing principles, shared services, and employee performance management....

Business Analyst (HR Analytics)

Data Analysis and Reporting:Tracking and maintaining the integrity of people-related data, analysing data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement, and developing reports and dashboards to communicate key findings to stakeholders.Compliance and...

Solution Architect

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Solutions Architect to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.What you will be doing:...

Software Tester / QA

Quality Assurance EngineerAccelerate your career with a leading real estate innovator!R 400,000 - R 836,000 plus benefitsJoin a dynamic team at a leading company, offering a wide range of products in their niche field. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your IT...

Business Analyst (HR Analytics) – Gauteng Edenburg

Data Analysis and Reporting:Tracking and maintaining the integrity of people-related data, analysing data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement, and developing reports and dashboards to communicate key findings to stakeholders.Compliance and...

Solution Architect – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Solutions Architect to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.What you will be doing:...

Software Tester / QA – Western Cape Western Cape

Quality Assurance EngineerAccelerate your career with a leading real estate innovator!R 400,000 - R 836,000 plus benefitsJoin a dynamic team at a leading company, offering a wide range of products in their niche field. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your IT...

Full Stack Developer (JavaScript & Angular)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a leading, cutting-edge health tech software company based in Pretoria, is seeking an exceptional developer with a strong command of various skills. If you excel in 2-3 of the following technologies: JavaScript (including Node.js, [URL Removed]...

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