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...

Legal departments are not realising tech benefits

General counsel (GC) must take three actions to improve legal technology outcomes in their departments, according to Gartner. “GCs and legal leaders often have a poor understanding of what is needed for effective technology implementation and use in their functions,”...

Phishing emails linked to Efimer trojan

Between October 2024 and July 2025, more than 5 000 users - both individuals and organisations - fell victim to the Efimer trojan, according to Kaspersky Network Security. The malware was particularly impactful in Brazil, affecting around 1 500 victims. These attacks...

Rakesh Parbhoo takes on Westcon-Comstor EVP role

Westcon-Comstor has announced the promotion of Rakesh Parbhoo to the newly-created role of executive vice-president of its Middle East and Africa (MEA) business. The appointment will see Rakesh drive the continued growth of Westcon-Comstor across the region....

SMEs are optimistic, but need more support

South African small businesses are feeling positive about the future, but need more support to tackle ongoing challenges. This is according to Xero's 2024 State of Small Business Report, which reveals that the top barriers facing small businesses this year are...

$277bn a year needed for Africa to achieve 2030 SDGs

Boasting 60% of the world's best solar resources, Africa's solar power potential presents multiple opportunities for investors seeking long-term, scalable financial prospects. A panel session during this year's Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 forum explored...

Digital economy outperforms overall growth across OECD

The information and communication technology (ICT) sector grew by an average of 6,3% between 2013 and 2023 - about three times faster than the total economy across the 27 OECD countries analysed. The first volume of the newly-released OECD Digital Economy Outlook 2024...

Chip industry may not be ‘fit-for-purpose’ by 2030

Next-generation chips represent the next frontier of semiconductor technology incorporating advancements in design, materials, manufacturing process, performance, and packaging - and, as computing tasks become more demanding and data-intensive, next-generation chips...

Careto APT resurfaces after 10-year hiatus

Kaspersky researchers have uncovered two new malicious campaigns operated by the notorious Careto Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, marking their first activity since 2013. Demonstrating a remarkably high level of sophistication, the actors conducted two complex...

Greener digital content needed for Net Zero goals

Websites and digital content can increase organisations' carbon emissions and hamper efforts to achieve Net Zero status. This is the view of Andri Johnston, digital sustainability lead at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, who was addressing a webinar on...

April sees significant malware shifts for Africa

Cybersecurity threats loom large in Africa, with a Normalized Risk Index of 95.4, Zimbabwe leads the pack - ranking second as the most attacked country globally, followed closely by Ethiopia at 92.6 (third) and Kenya at 69.4 (10th). These rankings, from Check Point...

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The future of payroll and the cloud

While the cloud is fundamentally changing how organisations use data, when it comes to sensitive information such as HR and payroll, caution needs to be applied. This is according to Ian McAlister, GM of HR (human resources) and payroll specialists CRS Technologies...

Strengthening cybersecurity with a zero trust approach

In response to sophisticated and targeted cyberattacks, organisations have begun to shift their focus to proactive strategies that employ advanced cybersecurity technology and techniques. Threat Hunting, a strategy for investigating potential threats before they cause...

SUSE provides platform for cloud-native containerised applications

As businesses are transforming their IT landscapes to support present and future demands, SUSE is providing the foundation for both their traditional and growing containerised workloads with the release of SUSE Linux Enterprise 15 Service Pack 1. Enterprises need the...

Lenovo offers new storage solutions

Lenovo now offers several flash storage solutions, made possible through a global multi-faceted partnership with NetApp. The ThinkSystem DE and DM Series was co-developed by the two companies and is a large range of Lenovo-branded storage products that combine...

The era of controlled intelligence

Connected intelligence and 5G technology are set to profoundly impact the way the industrial sector approaches quality control. The research that surrounds artificial intelligence (AI) is plentiful and varied. There are reports from Gartner that highlight how it is...

GIBS launches a new era of online learning

The Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), the University of Pretoria's business school, has announced the launch of a new digital course that will combine many of the benefits of the methodologies of on-campus executive education with the power and flexibility...

Data centres can be efficient and green

As the need for data centres continues to grow, this places a tremendous amount of pressure on the electrical power utility providers. In a typical data centre, which requires vast amounts of clean, uninterruptible power, power usage can range from a few kilowatts to...

Check Point debuts Malware DNA

Check Point Software Technologies has introduced a new artificial intelligence-based malware detection engine to its SandBlast Network threat prevention solution, to enable even faster, more accurate prevention of malicious attacks. The new Malware DNA engine...

Next-generation AI can aid SA manufacturers’ competitiveness

South Africa's manufacturing sector is under enormous pressure, contracting by 8.8% quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of 2019, according to Stats SA. By Mohamed Cassoojee, MD of IFS South Africa This poor performance from the manufacturing sector was one of the...

Trend Micro launches new channel programme

Trend Micro has unveiled its new channel partner programme for the sub-Saharan Africa region. With the new programme, reseller partners in the region will be able to access a host of benefits that will fast track channel enablement and provide the basis for improved...

Junior Mobile Developer – Gauteng Midrand

Do you have a passion for mobile development and a drive to build innovative apps? Join our dynamic team as a Junior Mobile Developer, where you'll work with .NET MAUI/Xamarin to create cutting-edge mobile solutions. This is your chance to develop your skills,...

Lead Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking a talented and experienced Technical Lead Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in architectural design, modern web technologies, API integration, and security best practices. You will lead the development team in...

Frontend Developer at Reverside – Gauteng Gauteng

Reverside is an IT services provider; we are always looking for professional candidates to join our team in Software Development, providing opportunities to work on exciting projects, within our well-established client base. We are currently seeking for a skilled...

Level 3 IT Support (MSP Exp Required) – WFH

Level 3 IT Support (Remote/WFH/US Hours) 3pm-11pm About Our Client: Our Client is a technology consulting firm offering Managed IT Support Service to our clients. They are hiring for a full-time L3 Helpdesk Technician to join their growing and talented team. They...

Computer Scientist

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SQL Developer – Full Stack

Are you a data wizard with a passion for full-stack development?We're looking for an SQL Developer – Full Stack for a fast-paced, 3-month contract. We're seeking a problem-solver who can optimize databases, develop seamless applications, and deliver high-quality...

Full Stack Mobile Developer (React Native and C#)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Rental Service Provider in Johannesburg is looking for an experienced Mobile App Developer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mobile app development, with expertise in React Native, TypeScript, and a solid...

Senior IT & Security Support Technician

Hire Resolves client is looking for a skilled and proactive Senior IT & Security Support Technician to join their team in Pretoria, Gauteng. This role is responsible for maintaining and supporting the company's IT infrastructure, ensuring smooth operation of...

Computer Scientist – Gauteng Bryanston

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