How can SA plug the ICT skills gap?

Kathy Gibson reports from the IITPSA Workforce Conference – While South Africa records the highest unemployment rate in the world, there is still a dire shortage of critical IT skills. Presenting the IITPSA IT Skills Survey, Lehlohonolo  Mokenela, MD of Africa...

Is talent debt depleting your institutional knowledge?

Organisations cutting costs through workforce reduction to weather tough conditions may be trading a visible saving for an invisible liability that will cost them far more later, warns Advaita Naidoo, Africa MD at executive search firm Jack Hammer Global. “Globally,...

In 2027, AI could account for 20% of all business tech spend

In the coming year, CIOs and CISOs will face growing pressure to realise returns on their AI investments in infrastructure, security, digital sovereignty, and emerging technologies, according to Forrester’s 2027 technology and security predictions. Additionally, with...

Banks expect to hand decisions to AI – even if they can’t explain them

Banks are racing toward a future where AI no longer merely informs key credit, treasury, and risk decisions – it makes them autonomously. Yet AI governance is not keeping pace with adoption, according to new AI risk research by FT Longitude, SAS and Microsoft. Even as...

Your WiFi router is about to start watching you

Imagine this: your WiFi router knows when you've fallen down the stairs, whether you're having trouble breathing, and exactly how many times you've visited the loo today. By Paul Colmer, executive committee member of WAPA It can also detect when your teenager is...

Vodacom Business becomes Google Cloud Premier Partner

Vodacom Business has become a Premier Partner for Google Cloud and Google Workspace in the Sell Engagement Model. “At Vodacom Business, we understand that digital transformation is no longer optional – it’s a business imperative,” says Sabelo Mabena, executive head of...

New report to inform policy changes for 400m young Africans

Caribou Digital, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has released a new report on young African people and their digital technology experiences - Youth in Digital Africa: Our connections. Our Choices. Our future. The report, a compilation of personal...

Africa keeps position of second-fastest growing region in the world

African economies remain resilient, despite challenges that are testing economies worldwide. According to the latest African Development Bank Group’s African Economic Outlook, 41 countries on the continent are projected to experience stronger growth rates in 2024 than...

PMI dips to 43.8 amid election uncertainty, sluggish demand

The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell below 50 points in May 2024. The headline PMI fell to 43.8 points from 54 points in April. The drop was despite another month of no load-shedding, although local power outages remain frequent, and the...

Webb finds most distant known galaxy

Over the last two years, scientists have used the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope to explore what astronomers refer to as Cosmic Dawn - the period in the first few hundred million years after the big bang where the first galaxies were born. These galaxies...

Online election reflections

Voter education, long queues at voting stations, and the spread of misinformation and disinformation aimed at undermining the integrity of the IEC were among the main talking points online during the election period between 24 and 31 May. According to a report by the...

Digital divide increases the threats in Africa

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco 2024 - The digital divide is still very real in Africa and this means that organisations have to ensure the security of their systems wherever they are deployed. Favour Femi-Oyewole, group chief information security...

AI a beacon of hope and potential danger

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco 2024 - Digital transformation has been rapid in Africa, bringing new growth opportunities. However, it has also brought a new flood of threats, says Sherif Magdy, senior researcher: Global Research and Analysis Team at...

Data security key for digital transformation

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco 2024 - Digital transformation is about ensuring an organisation's processes are effective in making the business better - and it relies totally on data. Neil Cosser, regional director: Africa at Thales, points out that...

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Tips to successfully work from home

As the world of work continues to change, employees and job seekers are prioritising flexible hours and working structures more and more - and businesses are having to work this into their strategies in order to remain relevant and competitive when it comes to...

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Just as telephones and cars changed how we work and play, 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) is ushering in a new age that shouldn't be ignored. Even though 4IR has become a popular term, that doesn't lessen its impact. 4IR is so powerful and visible because its features...

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The emergence and success of the cloud over the last decade is unquestioned. It is nearly impossible to read any current IT publication that does not cover the growth, innovation and emerging use cases that are enabled by cloud. And for most, the word "cloud" is...

Ricoh completes DocuWare acquisition

Ricoh has completed its acquisition of content services software business DocuWare. DocuWare, which has headquarters in both Germany and the US, provides cloud and on-premise document management and workflow automation software. David Mills, corporate senior...

Intelsat 39 launches successfully

Intelsat has announced the successful launch of Intelsat 39, which will provide video distribution and connectivity services for mobile network operators, enterprises, governmental entities, as well as aeronautical and maritime service providers operating in Africa,...

How often do you review your automated messaging?

In order for any organisation to succeed, customer experience (CX) has to be a major priority. After all, the better someone feels about their interaction with an organisation, the more likely they are to keep coming back. By Ross Sibbald, commercial director of...

Organisations with pro-disability policies can outperform those without

Businesses not only have a legal and moral obligation to hire people living with disabilities, but they also stand to benefit financially from tax breaks and government incentives. This is according to transformation specialist, Roxanne Da Mata Gonçalves of Strata-g...

The rise of nation-state attacks

A new phase of cyber warfare has begun, writes Simon McCullough, major channel account manager at F5 Networks. Hackers acting on behalf of nation-state powers are no longer just out to disrupt critical infrastructures - they're also actively seeking trade secrets. New...

5G could be the great enabler

The 5G networks that stand at the edge of deployment demand artificial intelligence. They fuel and empower it. Their potential is so much greater than the previous generation of network that they are set to drive AI capability into every aspect of society. With...

Africa champions flexible workspace revolution

The African workforce is mushrooming, and by 2035, its numbers will have increased by more than the rest of the world's regions combined. According to World Bank analysts, this expanded working-age population could lead to a growth in GDP of up to 15% - equivalent to...

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Job Title: Full Stack Web DeveloperLocation: Saudi ArabiaExperience: Minimum 5 – 10 yearsJob Description:We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Web Developer to join our dynamic team in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in both...

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We are looking for a Senior Test Analyst to join our Johannesburg based client.The core purpose of the role is to guarantee a level of quality for IT solutions and to assist the software development team to identify problems early in the SDLC process.Apply now and be...

Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Randburg

Job Title: Full Stack DeveloperLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)Hybrid/Remote Our client is looking for a skilled Full Stack Developer to design, develop, and maintain banking applications with a focus on secure,...

Pre-Sales Solution Architect (Cloud) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

We looking for a Cisco certified Engineer that will support the sales team in leading the development of complex architectural solutions for deals from pre-sales to proposal and delivery, stitching together appropriate assets and contributing to commercial modelling....

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Hire Resolve is looking for a Web Junior Technical Support Agent to join their team in Cape Town, WC. The client is looking for a technically skilled (IT) candidate with all-round problem-solving abilities for the position of Technical Support Agent. The duties of the...

Intermediate Mobile Developer

Are you a seasoned Intermediate Developer looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a talented and motivated Developer to join our growing team. As the Mobile Developer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing high-quality software solutions...

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We looking for a certified IT Security Engineer that will support the sales team in leading the development of complex architectural solutions for deals from pre-sales to proposal and delivery, stitching together appropriate assets and contributing to commercial...

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Web Junior Technical Support Agent – Western Cape Cape Town

Hire Resolve is looking for a Web Junior Technical Support Agent to join their team in Cape Town, WC. The client is looking for a technically skilled (IT) candidate with all-round problem-solving abilities for the position of Technical Support Agent. The duties of the...

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