Turn vision into reality with the right AI strategy

Kathy Gibson reports from Dell Technologies Forum in Johannesburg - Today's leaders aren't asking whether to adopt AI, they're asking how to turn it into outcomes the business can see. And South African companies can no longer afford to take a wait-and-see attitude to...

Gloomy outlook for global economies as geopolitical tensions worsen

Coface’s latest risk review, Rates Against the Machine, has confirmed what the world dreaded just a few months ago has come to pass – rather than improve, the geopolitical situation has deteriorated once again. This, Coface says, puts upward pressure on commodity...

Banks are still missing the links between fraud and money laundering

Financial institutions are increasingly integrating their fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) systems, but intelligence and governance gaps remain. New fraud and AML convergence research from Datos Insights, commissioned by data and AI leader SAS, finds 86% report...

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...

Mental health issues associated with childhood smartphone use

Owning a smartphone before age 13 is associated with poorer mind health and well-being in early adulthood. This is according to a global study of more than 100 000 young people, published yesterday in the peer-reviewed Journal of Human Development and Capabilities The...

Acer Africa partners with TVR Distribution

Acer Africa has announced a strengthened partnership with TVR Distribution, a key technology distributor and channel partner in the African market. Through this partnership, TVR will distribute a selected range of Acer laptops and monitors, spanning consumer,...

Justice Department sues Apple

The Justice Department, joined by 16 other state and district attorneys general, has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple for monopolisation or attempted monopolization of smartphone markets in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act. The complaint, filed...

E-waste is rising faster than we are recycling

The world's generation of electronic waste is rising five times faster than documented e-waste recycling, the UN's fourth Global E-waste Monitor (GEM) reveals. The 62-million tonnes of e-waste generated in 2022 would fill 1,55-million 40-tonne trucks, roughly enough...

Employee pay set to grow faster than inflation

Employee compensation is one of the top areas where chief financial officers are planning to increase budgets, according to a survey by Gartner. In December 2023, Gartner polled 296 CFOs and senior finance leaders to understand how budgets and spending will change in...

Telkom sells off masts and towers

Telkom has entered into an agreement to sell its masts and towers business housed in its wholly-owned subsidiary, Swiftnet, to Towerco Bidco, a new entity to be set up by a black economic empowerment (BEE) consortium. The sale has an enterprise value of R6,75-billion,...

SA operators keep Africa connected despite cable breaks

With only three of the 10 undersea cables that connect South Africa to the world still in operation, it is quite remarkable that the region remains as well connected as it is. This is the view of Edward Lawrence of the Workonline Group, who says: "The cable breaks on...

Social innovation key to addressing inequity

A report by the Schwab Foundation's Global Alliance for Social Entrepreneurship outlines a series of social innovation solutions for integrating racial and ethnic equity into business practices and unlocking economic growth worldwide. The report, Innovating for...

Mzansi citizens urged to give an hour for Earth

WWF South Africa wants all South Africans to come together for this year's Earth Hour celebration - and, no, it doesn't involve turning off the lights. Over the years, Earth Hour has shone the spotlight on issues of climate change, nature loss and the interrelated...

Innovation and collaboration needed to avert a water crisis

South Africa is facing the prospect of a critical water crisis that threatens the nation's social, economic, and environmental well-being. By Poovandran Pillay, executive at Nedbank CSI The challenges are multifaceted, stemming from a combination of factors such as...

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Tips to nurture and grow your soft skills

The path to so-called "hard skills" is often clear: Get a degree or certification and you're suddenly qualified with a new line on your CV. However, when it comes to soft skills there are less clear milestones, such as learning the ability to plan a long-term project,...

Axiz builds digital value chain

Building a value machine to service the growing digital ecosystem is a strategic imperative for Axiz Advanced Technologies. Jacques Malherbe, Axiz Advanced Technologies executive, says distribution is rapidly evolving and thus the role and impact on the channel will...

Carbon Black receives five-star customer ratings

Carbon Black customers have given a thumbs-up to the company in a recent Gartner Peer Insights review. Carbon Black, a leader in next-generation endpoint security delivered by the cloud, received 112 five-star ratings from customers in the January 2019 Gartner Peer...

Demystifying software asset management

Keeping track of software and licenses has traditionally been a compliance requirement. However, many organisations struggle with this, from knowing what software they have, to what licenses they are or are not using, to knowing if their software is up to date or...

Is your data protected when the power fails?

Reliable power is in short supply in South Africa and outages are becoming increasingly common, leaving businesses unable to access their systems or data. Not all businesses have the financial and physical capacity to retain an alternative power source, such as a...

Tighter data security regulations drive intelligent storage strategies

Data protection is becoming a priority, as governments roll out new data security regulations with eye-watering penalties for non-compliance, some of them up to 4% of annual turnover. By Hayden Sadler, country manager at Infinidat, South Africa These regulations,...

Safer Internet Day: better together

Yesterday was Safer Internet Day - a call for collaboration that comes at a time when corporate privacy scandals, global ransomware epidemics, nation-state attacks and the regrettably fast-expanding cybercriminal world all threaten to tear the internet apart....

Digitalisation boosts productivity in mining sector

Innovation and technology are playing increasingly valuable roles in boosting performance and sustainable efficiency in mines throughout Africa. Schneider Electric, which has been partnering with mining companies for more than four decades, has a dedicated Mining,...

What were the top-selling pre-owned cars in 2018?

OLX has released the top 10 cars sold on its platform in 2018. According to OLX, there were 4,14-million ads listed on OLX in 2018, with cars making up just a little over a quarter of that total. "We looked at the fastest selling, the most wanted and most listed ads...

Key technologies for telecom digital transformation

Enterprises have been undertaking digital transformation for years. However, only recently has the telecom industry started to specifically focus on digital transformation to improve customer experience and increase network automation and agility. By Michael Howard,...

Intermediate Server Engineer (Team Lead) – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Our client is searching for an experienced intermediate server engineer with a forever learning mindset. The ideal candidate will help build, maintain, and troubleshoot, the company's rapidly expanding co-lo and cloud infrastructure. They will work alongside other...

Java Spring Developer (Advanced) 0751

Java Spring DeveloperESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Java Spring bootCloud infrastructure (AWS)SQL (Oracle, Postgres)Kafka & JMS (MQ)DevOps (Git, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines)Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) CharterADVANTAGEOUS...

ERP/Database Administrator Systems Specialist

Our client, a well-established and progressive manufacturing company, based in Paarl, seeks to employ a Database Administrator/ERP Systems Specialist, with a solid background in cyber security, ERP system integration, ERP system management and managing service level...

Compliance Data Analyst

Join a dynamic team in the financial services sector, supporting investment management, fund services, wealth management, and retirement fund solutions. We're seeking a Compliance Data Analyst to assist in ensuring portfolios meet regulatory requirements like REG28,...

Java Spring Developer (Advanced) 0751 – Gauteng Pretoria

Java Spring DeveloperESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Java Spring bootCloud infrastructure (AWS)SQL (Oracle, Postgres)Kafka & JMS (MQ)DevOps (Git, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines)Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) CharterADVANTAGEOUS...

ERP/Database Administrator Systems Specialist – Western Cape Paarl

Our client, a well-established and progressive manufacturing company, based in Paarl, seeks to employ a Database Administrator/ERP Systems Specialist, with a solid background in cyber security, ERP system integration, ERP system management and managing service level...

Compliance Data Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

Join a dynamic team in the financial services sector, supporting investment management, fund services, wealth management, and retirement fund solutions. We're seeking a Compliance Data Analyst to assist in ensuring portfolios meet regulatory requirements like REG28,...

UI/UX designer

Job Title: UI/UX DesignerLocation: Remote OR Cape Town OR JohannesburgAbout the RoleAt our client, they are committed to delighting our customers. We believe in sweating the small stuff, from backend to frontend engineering, from support to customer gifts. As a UI/UX...

Cisco Security Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cisco Security Specialist to design, implement, and manage robust security solutions across our network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will leverage Cisco's cutting-edge technologies to safeguard our organization...

Senior Java Developer (Multithreading) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Core Java and Multithreading, with a strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and software development best practices. Key...

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