AI automation is having an impact on entry-level hiring

Nearly a quarter (22%) of CHROs report that at least one business leader in their organisation has stopped hiring for entry-level roles due to AI automation, according to Gartner. The 4Q25 Gartner survey of 110 heads of HR also found that 95% of organisations have...

Africa’s young people want jobs, clean government

Africa’s young people are more optimistic about the future of their countries, economies and the continent than at any point since the pandemic - but they are demanding jobs, cleaner government, safer communities, a stronger political voice and a model of democracy...

Even without data centres, Africa faces water bankruptcy

A new United Nations (UN) report says the world has moved past a water crisis into water bankruptcy – and Africa’s utility numbers already show what that looks like.

How technology is changing decision-making in mining

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), and particularly AI, is no longer a pipedream in South African mining - technology is already influencing how decisions are made, how risks are managed, and how value is created. It’s a critical period for the local mining...

Restraint defines consumer behaviour in  May

The Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report for May 2025 indicates a slight uptick in card activity, following April’s sharp decline. According to Absa’s internal data, card spending increased by 2% month-on-month (MTM), while transaction volumes climbed by 4%. Despite...

AI fuels push to enhance IT skills

African organisations are rushing to enhance their traditional IT skills base in the wake of accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). According to a new report by SAP, two-thirds of organisations in Africa have introduced career development initiatives...

Kaspersky bows out of the US market

Security software vendor Kaspersky is closing its US office. This follows last month's decision from the US Commerce Department to ban the sale of Kaspersky software in the US from the end of this week (20 July). The Russian company, which has been operating in the US...

Insurance enhances cyber resilience for SA organisations

South African companies have made a proactive shift towards enhancing cyber defences as a key to optimising insurance outcomes. This is among the findings of a new Sophos study that highlights the increasing integration of cyber insurance into the risk management...

Momentum builds in global smartphone market

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, global smartphone shipments increased 6,5% year over year to 285,4-million units in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24). Although this marks the fourth...

Sextortion epidemic demands urgent action

Just hours before his untimely death, the life of 16-year-old Murray Dowey from Scotland seemed ordinary--a night of family bonding over television and plans for an upcoming holiday with friends. Little did his parents know that the following morning would shatter...

AI gears up to address mental health

The global AI in mental health market size is expected to reach $5,08-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 24,1% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Mental health has become a major concern nowadays; increasing prevalence of mental...

Mental health likely to be the next global pandemic

Mental health issues are likely to be the next global pandemic, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimating that globally one in every four people will be impacted by mental illness at some point in their lives. An approximate 350-million people worldwide...

Global wealth plummeted over the last decade

Global economic uncertainty, inflation, rising interest rates, trade issues, stock market fluctuation, demographic shifts, and technological changes have all had a major impact on global wealth growth, significantly slowing it down in the past decade compared to the...

SMEs urged to cultivate a culture of saving

South Africa is a land teeming with hustling entrepreneurs, and SMEs effectively do the heavy lifting in the economy. Many have bootstrapped their businesses by hand, learning the ins and outs of business through practical experience. Most local entrepreneurs don't...

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SD-WAN delivers secure networking for the new world of work

Having a secure and efficient distributed working environment has become one of the top business priorities of 2020, writes David Browne, regional executive at Telviva. With the lockdown in South Africa, many companies have had to embrace remote working as a critical...

Beware of online coronavirus scams

Cyber security and privacy risks should be the top priority for any business at present, especially whilst trying to accommodate all staff in their new remote working environments. In the rush to get everybody working from home, security probably wasn't top of mind...

Bolt Isolated Cars prove popular as SA gets back to work

Demand has surged across South Africa for ride-hailing vehicles with additional Covid-19 physical protection measures installed between the front and rear seats of the vehicles. The surge is due to healthcare and essential services workers and their employers choosing...

UJ adds cloud accounting platform to its syllabus

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has become the first tertiary education institution in South Africa to adopt Xero Learn. Developed by Xero, the global cloud accounting and small business platform, the aim of Xero Learn is to help drive innovation in financial...

Vodacom partners with Wits for online learning

To help students stay on track to successfully complete the 2020 academic year despite not being on campus, Vodacom has partnered with the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in Johannesburg to keep students connected to higher learning activities. To ensure that...

AWS develops cloud computing skills in SA

As cloud technologies continue to help organisations transform at a rapid pace, employees with the necessary cloud skills are in high demand. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is working with South African education institutions to produce the next generation of cloud...

Transforming African Logistics

Picup, a crowdsource delivery and technology company, is a logistics platform that regulates the transport market, enabling shippers and transporters to connect, optimise transportation cost and track and trace their cargos in realtime. The company has developed...

Tech refresh underpins Goodbye Malaria’s expanding efforts

While preventable and curable, malaria ranks as one of the most severe public health issues across the globe, and is a leading cause of death and disease in many developing countries, with young children and pregnant women being the most severely impacted groups. In...

Get the most out of the new local AWS region

The launch of an Amazon Web Services (AWS) region in Cape Town has opened the door for new investments in cloud for South African businesses. Offering more services for companies to choose from, different pricing options, and an end to issues around data residency,...

Public-private collaboration creates global advantage for SA

It would be convenient to believe that the South African Global Business Services (GBS) sector is streaking across the global outsourcing landscape as the new darling for offshore locations. By Andy Searle, CEO of BPESA This is not surprising as, last month, South...

Specialist Developer: Information Technology (C#)

Job Outputs Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to...

Junior Server Engineer

iOCO Infrastructure Services invites you to explore possibilities. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Junior Server Engineer with expertise in Configuring and managing servers of mainly MS operating systems and related tasks in Azure.What you'll...

Junior Server Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

iOCO Infrastructure Services invites you to explore possibilities. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Junior Server Engineer with expertise in Configuring and managing servers of mainly MS operating systems and related tasks in Azure.What you'll...

Sas Developer

Are you a SAS wizard with a knack for data analytics? We're looking for a talented SAS Developer to join a dynamic and collaborative team on an exciting 18-month contract. You'll develop, maintain, and enhance the SAS environment and play a vital role in integrating...

Automation Engineer

Job Description:This role involves leading the strategy, design, and execution of automation and engineering projects across multiple production facilities. You will be responsible for maintaining and upgrading existing manufacturing systems, developing future...

Scrum Master

Key Duties and Responsibilities:Coordinate internal resources and external vendors to ensure smooth execution.Deliver projects on-time, within scope, and within budget.Define project scopes and objectives with stakeholder input.Develop and maintain detailed project...

Sas Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Are you a SAS wizard with a knack for data analytics? We're looking for a talented SAS Developer to join a dynamic and collaborative team on an exciting 18-month contract. You'll develop, maintain, and enhance the SAS environment and play a vital role in integrating...

Automation Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg International Airport

Job Description:This role involves leading the strategy, design, and execution of automation and engineering projects across multiple production facilities. You will be responsible for maintaining and upgrading existing manufacturing systems, developing future...

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