Interconnected systems at risk of a digital pandemic

Are we ready for solar storms, submarine cable cuts, satellite disruptions, and extreme weather to disrupt communication networks and potentially trigger a “digital pandemic"? A new report – “When digital systems fail: The hidden risks of our digital world​" –...

CEOs are reshaping C-suite roles for the AI era

The accelerating pace of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise. In the foreword of a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, IBM...

Net salaries hold steady for now, but uncertainty looms

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million South African earners, edged higher in March 2026. Remaining above year-ago levels, the data points to a stabilisation in net salaries over the first quarter of...

Technology convergence redefines competitive advantage

The next wave of competitive advantage will come not from individual breakthrough technologies but from the ability to combine and scale multiple technologies across entire operating systems, according to a new World Economic Forum report. As artificial intelligence...

Apple to invest $500bn in US infrastructure

Apple has announced its largest-ever spend commitment, with plans to spend and invest more than $500-billion in the US over the next four years. “We are bullish on the future of American innovation, and we’re proud to build on our long-standing US investments with...

Humanoid robots get closer to reality, one step at a time

Humanoid robots are rapidly becoming a reality. Those built on Nvidia Isaac GR00T are already learning to walk, manipulate objects and otherwise interact with the real world. Gathering diverse and large datasets to train these sophisticated machines can be...

Ombudsman honours best banks at resolving complaints

The Ombudsman for Banking Services (OBS) Reana Steyn has named the banks that best co-operated with her office in resolving customers' complaints. At the OBS Annual Banking Awards ceremony in Johannesburg on 24 November, Steyn recognised the banks and their staff that...

AI helps to drive enterprise sustainability initiative

The business world continues to be defined by disruption and evolution, the latest being an unrelenting interest in generative AI. This has set off what some are deeming a ‘new era’ in every industry. While technology has always progressed at high speeds, the pace of...

These are Africa’s business heroes

The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition, a philanthropic initiative sponsored by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, has named the winners of this year’s competition. The top three Africa’s Business Heroes for 2023 are: * First prize –...

Consumers expected to spend R7bn more on today’s Black Friday

Retailers are expecting an increase, to the tune of around R7-billion, in consumer spending on Black Friday 2023 compared to last year, according to data from the Bureau of Market Research (BMR). With 15% of sales being online last year, a significant proportion of...

Three ways GenAI can bolster cybersecurity

Human analysts can no longer effectively defend against the increasing speed and complexity of cybersecurity attacks - the amount of data is simply too large to screen manually. Generative AI (GenAI), the most transformative tool of our time, enables a kind of digital...

The next evolution of banking in Africa

Changing consumer expectations, technological advancements, and regulatory reforms have seen digital transformation become an integral part of the modern banking industry and, to discuss how banks in the region need to respond to these rapid and evolving changes,...

General counsel should focus on sourcing and recruiting

Only 38% of company boards of directors have high levels of director quality and positive social dynamics, according to a survey by Gartner, which surveyed 92 general counsel (GC) to provide GC with unique benchmarking information about the corporate governance...

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World Backup Day – a reminder to liberate your backup

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Altron appoints risk and compliance exec

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Ruckus targets high-demand entry level WiFi with Corex

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Nokia showcases Factory in a Box 2.0

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Better WiFi insights from Linkyfi and Westcon-Comstor

Westcon-Comstor has signed a distribution agreement with WiFi disruptor Linkyfi, which will enable customers to better manage access to WiFi networks whilst providing marketing insights, no matter the networking hardware platform. Linkyfi is both a public WiFi access...

Fujitsu Celsius C780 rack workstation accelerates performance

Fujitsu takes performance of rack workstations to new levels with the new Fujitsu Celsius C780, designed to provide flexible and secure remote access to applications with high GPU demands. The Celsius C780 delivers full workstation performance from one single rack...

HP targets counterfeits in East Africa

HP's ACF team, alongside local African authorities, have conducted two successful operations to stop the trade of counterfeit cartridges for HP printers across Uganda and Mozambique. Firstly, In September and October 2018, HP's ACF team and local authorities raided...

Automation Anywhere expands operations to Africa

Robotic process automation company Automation Anywhere has announced the expansion of its operations in Africa and (Rest of the World) ROW countries, with plans to open an office in Johannesburg. To lead the company's expansion, Sriram Narayanan has been appointed...

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The Learning Resource: the professional bricklayer

The trade of bricklayer is one of the oldest in the world and remains a valuable skill that can help anyone build an amazing career. The career: Bricklayer A bricklayer is a skilled artisan and critical to the building industry. You form the foundation of the...

Back-End Developer (Golang) – Gauteng Johannesburg

We're looking for a Backend Developer with Golang experience to join our team! As part of our dynamic and growing organization, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate with a talented team of developers.You will support the...

GRC Systems Business Analyst (KG) – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga

Key Responsibilities: 1. Requirements Gathering & Analysis: - Collaborate with business stakeholders (Risk, Compliance, Audit, Legal, IT) to gather and document functional and technical requirements for GRC systems. - Conduct workshops, interviews, and surveys to...

IT Support Engineer

1st/2nd Line IT Support Engineer RemoteLocation: Fully Remote (Standard UK Business Hours)Salary: R16,000 - R18,000 per month, dependent on experienceJob Type: Full-time, PermanentAbout UsA UK-based Managed Service Provider, is expanding internationally after 14 years...

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

Internior Design Project Manager

We seek an experienced and motivated Interior Design Project Manager to join our dynamic team. As an interior design project manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating and managing construction and interior fitout projects for our firm.Your...

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Intermediate React Native Developer - Mining Technology - Lonehill, Sandton Our client, a leading mining technology company that provides advanced analytics and solutions that drive efficiency and safety in the coal mining industry, is looking to appoint an...

IT Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

1st/2nd Line IT Support Engineer RemoteLocation: Fully Remote (Standard UK Business Hours)Salary: R16,000 - R18,000 per month, dependent on experienceJob Type: Full-time, PermanentAbout UsA UK-based Managed Service Provider, is expanding internationally after 14 years...

Project Manager – Gauteng Parkwood

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

Internior Design Project Manager – Gauteng Parkwood

We seek an experienced and motivated Interior Design Project Manager to join our dynamic team. As an interior design project manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating and managing construction and interior fitout projects for our firm.Your...

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