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...

US government to buy into Intel

The US government is poised to take a 10% equity stake in Intel. The news follows yesterday’s announcement that Softbank Group will invest a further $2-billion in the US chip-maker. Now, according to news reports, US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick has confirmed the...

Stablecoin adoption leads to global expansion for Yellow Card

Following its rapid progress in Africa, Yellow Card – a leading stablecoin payments infrastructure provider – is expanding into other key emerging markets including Argentina, Brazil, Bangladesh, India, Mexico, Pakistan, and Colombia. The company’s global expansion is...

AI and a question of ethics

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco 2024 - When it comes to using artificial intelligence (AI), ethics is a key issue, and organisations are advised start formulating clear policies around trusted and responsible AI. Rohan Patel, senior vice-president:...

New report unpacks Russian influence in SA

Three prominent X/Twitter accounts appear to be behaving as information bridges or conduits between a Russian online community and communities that regularly interact on topics of political and social importance in South Africa. This is according to a new report -...

Apple Mac loses race with Dell and HP PCs in US

As of January 2024, there were roughly 331-million Internet users in the US and nearly 40% of them have at least one desktop PC in their household, while 68% own a laptop. But although US consumers are spoiled for choice when shopping for a PC, Apple`s Mac is rarely...

Consumers will drive rapid growth in customer experience market

The global customer experience management market will reach $32,87-billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 15,8% from 2024 to 2030, according to market researchers Grand View Research. Customer experience management (CEM) solutions are gaining widespread popularity in diverse...

Cellular POS terminal installed base to reach 189m in 2027

Cellular connectivity has become a very popular option for POS terminals and was incorporated in 52% of the devices shipped in 2023. The wireless technology has an important role in facilitating the global adoption of electronic payments, as it enables the rollout of...

When the love of your life is a serial scamster

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco 2024 -Cyber scams worldwide have cost more than $55-million and impact everyone, at all levels of society. But we still don’t have systems in place to effectively help the victims. One of the world’s best-known scam...

GenAI and its role in perpetrating and defending against cybercrime

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco 2024 - Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has the potential to help improve cybersecurity defences – but it can be a powerful threat actor too. No-one is safe, says Ravi Bhat, chief technology and commercial...

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ISPA membership a ‘badge of respectability’

South Africa's burgeoning ICT (Information and Communications Technology) grew 12% to amount to a R229-billion industry last year, according to ICASA, and there is no end to this growth in sight as government and industry increasingly embrace digital technology. "The...

Paratus Namibia raises capital through rights issue

Paratus Namibia has raised N$50-million to continue with its aggressive infrastructure rollout in Namibia. As part of a rights issue transaction, Nimbus Infrastructure Limited has subscribed for 24 398 ordinary shares to be issued from the authorised shares of Paratus...

Women in Gaming highlights diversity

'Shining a light on Diverse Women within the gaming industry,' is the theme of this year's Women in Gaming initiative developed and organised by Clarion and sponsored by the South Africa-based Zamani Holdings. The campaign is running throughout August which is...

The Learning Resource: the plumber

Want to invest into a highly technical and in-demand job? This is where to start You’re sitting at home watching TV when you suddenly realise that the hissing noise that you initially thought was part of the show, is actually happening inside your house. You rush off...

Security terminology demystified: the worm

A secretive code army hidden inside an innocuous looking email and ready to wreak havoc on your computer empire In our comprehensive guide to all things deadly and dangerous in the world of computer security you would have noticed that, along with Greek mythology...

Tips and tricks: It’s time to get pretty

Want to be the person who knows how to make PowerPoint walk 500 miles? Here you go… Microsoft PowerPoint, part of the Microsoft Office 365 bouquet of products, is available as an easy download for Android phone users. Now PowerPoint for Android isn’t an uneasy...

The thorny issue of productivity and efficiency

By Kathy Gibson - The economy is under pressure, so companies are having to work harder than ever to stay relevant - and this means that every employee must be performing to the very best of his/her ability. But in the changing workplace environment, managers are...

Google Cloud, VMware extend strategic partnership

Google Cloud and VMware have announced Google Cloud VMware Solution by CloudSimple, a new service that will allow organisations to run their VMware workloads in Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This gives customers with choice and flexibility to run VMware workloads...

Fujitsu the winner in Canalys Candefero EMEA Vendor Benchmark Ranking

Fujitsu has emerged as the strongest vendor in the channel, according to the latest Canalys Candefero EMEA Vendor Benchmark Ranking. The benchmark assesses the performance of the largest IT vendors based on feedback from channel partners in the EMEA region. Fujitsu...

High-performing networks key for 4IR

Mobile network operators will play a crucial role in providing the infrastructure ecosystem that will enable other industries to harness the benefits of digitisation and implement new age solutions that will be brought about by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Over...

ABAP Developer (Contract) (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Boutique Consulting and Development Firm seeks a highly skilled ABAP Developer for a 12-Month Contract (Rolling). You will develop and maintain software solutions within the SAP environment, including writing custom code, reports, interfaces, and...

Automation Test Analyst (LW) – Gauteng Pretoria

Selecting products for evaluation in the software review process. Defining appropriate test scenarios, including the selection of test data. Managing test data by documenting test cycle results to identify defects. Collaborating with developers and analysts while...

Full Stack .Net Developer (Senior & Intermediate roles) (CH1091)

Our client, who developed a financial wellness and inclusion platform that allows employees early access to already earned wages, is looking to for Full Stack .Net Software Developers to build software using languages and technologies of the .NET framework and JS...

Data Analyst at Famous Brands

IntroductionJOB TITLE: Data AnalystJOB GRADE: C3DEPARTMENT: Leading Brands CommercialLOCATION: Waterfall Office (Midrand)EMPLOYMENT STATUS: PermanentLINE MANAGER: Business AnalystPURPOSE STATEMENT:The purpose of this position is to collate data through various...

Data Engineer

Key accountabilities and decision ownership: Data Pipeline Development: Developing scalable and efficient data pipelines as per business requirements.Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating with functional data owners in solving data related queries...

Data Analyst at Famous Brands – Gauteng Midrand

IntroductionJOB TITLE: Data AnalystJOB GRADE: C3DEPARTMENT: Leading Brands CommercialLOCATION: Waterfall Office (Midrand)EMPLOYMENT STATUS: PermanentLINE MANAGER: Business AnalystPURPOSE STATEMENT:The purpose of this position is to collate data through various...

Data Engineer – Gauteng Bryanston

Key accountabilities and decision ownership: Data Pipeline Development: Developing scalable and efficient data pipelines as per business requirements.Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating with functional data owners in solving data related queries...

Salesforce Solution Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Salesforce Architect – Drive Innovation in the Insurance Space! Are you ready to shape the future of Salesforce architecture in the Insurance industry?Our client, a leading player in the Insurance sector, is looking for an exceptional Salesforce Architect to lead...

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