Most banks are exploring GenAI
Improving operating efficiency is the most common reason banks are considering using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). Banks are also considering using GenAI to improve customer experience and drive business growth. These are among the key finding from a...
Africa’s short-term outlook is resilient
Africa’s economy is projected to increase from 3,3%growth in 2024 to 3,9% in 2025, reaching 45 in 2026, despite mounting geopolitical uncertainties and trade tensions, according to the African Development Bank Group’s flagship 2025 African Economic Outlook report....
Mentoring women creates more inclusive workplaces
As we commemorate International Women's Day, let us reflect on the positive influence of mentoring a young woman in the workplace, which can enhance not only her professional development but also benefit the organisation as a whole, writes Anna Collard, senior...
Wikimedia Foundation aims to improve gender equity
The Wikimedia Foundation has launched its "Wikipedia Needs More Women" campaign as it celebrates efforts around the world to improve gender equity on Wikimedia projects. As one of the world's largest knowledge resources, with 62-million articles in over 300 languages...
Women could be the key to solving developer skills shortages
Problem-solving, which is at the heart of coding, can only flourish with a more diverse workforce that brings new ideas to the table, writes Mvelo Hlophe, CEO at Zaio. The demand for software developers is increasing worldwide, particularly in the technology industry....
Is cybersecurity still a man’s world?
The cybersecurity industry, facing a skills gap of millions of people and grappling with soaring demand for solutions and services, needs female applicants more than ever. Yet, unconscious gender biases have resulted in women either being excluded or choosing not to...
Coding and robotics pilot opens in Soweto girls’ school
The MTN SA Foundation has partnered with the Department of Basic Education's National Coding and Robotics pilot programme to launch a Coding and Robotics Centre at Letsibogo Girls High School in Soweto. The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and the era of rapid...
Peanut butter recall highlights reverse logistics challenges
The ongoing recall of peanut butter products has put the spotlight on reverse logistics, an often-neglected aspect of supply chain management, according to SAPICS (The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management). Earlier this month, the National Consumer Council...
Governments lag on GenAI-enabled services
Fewer than 25% of government organisations will have generative AI (GenAI)-enabled citizen-facing services by 2027, according to Gartner. Fear of public failure and a lack of community trust in government use of the technology will slow adoption for external use with...
ChatGPT drives 10x surge in phishing attacks
Email phishing attacks have increased dramatically by more than 10-times since the introduction of ChatGPT. Some firms reported a rise of as high as 1265% in these attacks according to an analysis by Stocklytics.com. Apart from creating AI tools like WormGPT, Dark...
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Sophos acquires Rook Security
Sophos has acquired Rook Security, a pioneer and leader in managed detection and response (MDR) services. Rook Security provides a 24/7 team of cyberthreat hunters and incident response experts who monitor, hunt for, analyze and respond to security incidents for...
Insurers under pressure from PPR
The amended Policyholder Protection Rules (PPR) will have a significant impact on long-term insurance especially from a Group Risk perspective. Annalie Terblanche, product manager at SilverBridge, discusses what insurers need to be mindful of when it comes to these...
True digital identity takes long-term collaboration, integration
The future of identity lies far beyond mere digitizing the physical identity - true digital identity encompasses a vast and interoperable ecosystem in which identity is owned by the individual and managed within a secure and trusted environment. Achieving effective...
IT governance benefits beyond ticking boxes
IT governance is often seen as a grudge endeavour, something businesses need to do in order to meet their regulatory compliance objectives. It is typically challenging to achieve, which adds to the resentment around it. By Simeon Tassev, MD and qualified security...
New regional director for Hitachi Vantara
Hitachi Vantara has appointed JP Smith as regional director for East and West Africa. As regional director, Smith is tasked with creating a high-performance culture within Hitachi Vantara's local sales organisation and driving success through the delivery of business...
Solving African cross-border cloud connectivity issues
Global telecommunications carrier CMC Networks says Teraco's Africa Cloud Exchange will play an important role in its recently launched Multi Cloud Connect solution, enabling its customers direct connection to AWS Direct Connect and Microsoft Azure Express Route cloud...
Do personality traits matter when it comes to cyber security?
In the digital era, cyber-crime is a high-stakes business, with criminals constantly upping the ante in a bid to gain access to valuable data. By Anna Collard, MD and founder of Popcorn Training Criminals know it's easier to hack a human than trying to break through...
Absa introduces evolved Gen A Grad Programme
Absa has launched its evolved graduate recruitment programme, the Gen A Grad Programme, which has advanced from its Rising Eagles Graduate Programme. The Gen A Grad Programme reflects the bank's continued commitment to harnessing and nurturing the workforce of the...
Kaspersky unveils new branding and visual identity
Kaspersky Lab is rebranding: the name becomes simply 'Kaspersky', and its new mission: 'building a safer world'. Eugene Kaspersky, CEO of the company, comments: "Since we founded our company more than 22 years ago we've seen both the cyberthreat landscape and our...
Migrating data to the cloud a burning issue for CIOs
Currently, many organisations are looking towards cloud as a 'silver bullet' for their data storage challenges. By Eran Brown, chief technology officer at Infinidat However, it is interesting to note that many of those already in the cloud are looking to leave it (aka...
Front End/Full Stack Developer
We are on the lookout for a talented Full Stack Developer to join our client's dynamic team. In this role, you will develop and maintain a wide range of web and mobile applications. You'll work with both front-end and back-end technologies, contributing to...
Scrum Master at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
This is a remote position.Scrum Master Extraordinaire – Drive Agile Like a Pro! Working Model: Remote Hey, Agile Aficionados! Are you ready to fuel innovation, steer Agile transformations, and accelerate teams to peak performance? If you're a Certified Scrum Master...
Intermediate BI Reporting Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Hire Resolve's client is looking for an Intermediate BI Reporting Analyst to serve as the vital link between business stakeholders and the data ecosystem. This team is based in Cape Town and this is a hybrid role. This role focuses on translating business needs into...
Front End/Full Stack Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
We are on the lookout for a talented Full Stack Developer to join our client's dynamic team. In this role, you will develop and maintain a wide range of web and mobile applications. You'll work with both front-end and back-end technologies, contributing to...
Scrum Master at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Centurion
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Senior Developer
Senior / Advanced .Net Developer Our Client is an enterprise software development consultancy serving both local and international clients We are currently seeking a skilled .NET Developer with extensive experience to lead the transition of a legacy system to modern...
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We are seeking a talented and experienced Software Engineer to join our client's team and contribute to the development and maintenance of our omni-channel communication systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in software development, with a focus...
Senior Software Engineer – Java Development
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer - Java Development (Global Markets Technology) Introduction: Join a dynamic and high-performing software engineering team within our client's Global Markets Technology division, specializing in Pricing and Post Trade Services. We...
Senior Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Senior / Advanced .Net Developer Our Client is an enterprise software development consultancy serving both local and international clients We are currently seeking a skilled .NET Developer with extensive experience to lead the transition of a legacy system to modern...
Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
We are seeking a talented and experienced Software Engineer to join our client's team and contribute to the development and maintenance of our omni-channel communication systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in software development, with a focus...
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