AI automation is having an impact on entry-level hiring

Nearly a quarter (22%) of CHROs report that at least one business leader in their organisation has stopped hiring for entry-level roles due to AI automation, according to Gartner. The 4Q25 Gartner survey of 110 heads of HR also found that 95% of organisations have...

Africa’s young people want jobs, clean government

Africa’s young people are more optimistic about the future of their countries, economies and the continent than at any point since the pandemic - but they are demanding jobs, cleaner government, safer communities, a stronger political voice and a model of democracy...

Even without data centres, Africa faces water bankruptcy

A new United Nations (UN) report says the world has moved past a water crisis into water bankruptcy – and Africa’s utility numbers already show what that looks like.

How technology is changing decision-making in mining

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), and particularly AI, is no longer a pipedream in South African mining - technology is already influencing how decisions are made, how risks are managed, and how value is created. It’s a critical period for the local mining...

IBM contributes AI projects to Linux Foundation

IBM is contributing three open-source projects - Docling, Data Prep Kit and BeeAI - to the Linux Foundation. “We're continuing our long history of contributing open-source projects to ensure that they're easy to consume and that it's easy for others - not just us - to...

Criminals target business-owned vehicles

Crime stats for quarter three (October to December 2024) demonstrate an encouraging decrease in most vehicle-related crimes, although the overall numbers are still high. There has been a notable increase in the carjacking of business-owned vehicles, according to...

Retailers to get a R24bn boost this Black Friday

The Black Friday season is expected to create additional retail turnover of R26,6-billion for South African retailers in 2023, creating around 150 000 job opportunities across the South African economy, most of them temporary or seasonal, and representing a...

Beware of tax-related scams

The end of October signals the culmination of a busy period for the South African Revenue Service (SARS). The deadlines for filing the first portion of Provisional Tax (for the six months ending 31 August) and the annual filing of Personal Income Tax (23 October) give...

Total rewards leaders lack confidence in well-being programmes

Only 32% of total rewards leaders believe their organisation does a good job assessing the effectiveness of their investments in well-being programmes, according to Gartner. The June 2023 survey of 165 total rewards leaders highlighted the lack of confidence these...

Coherent optical transceiver shipments set for 17% growth

Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data centre industries, forecast coherent optical transceiver shipments to grow at a 17%compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) for the next five years....

Insights into Kaspersky’s Operation Triangulation

Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) revealed their investigation process into the notorious Operation Triangulation at the recent Security Analyst Summit. The team showcased new details surrounding iOS vulnerabilities and exploits that underpin this...

Slow consumer device sales hold back US distis

IT distributor revenue declined 9.6% year over year to $19.6 billion in the third quarter of 2023, according to the IDC North America Distribution Tracker (NADT). The decline continues to be led by reduced demand for devices like PCs as consumers respond to higher...

Intel joins MLCommons AI Safety working group

Intel is joining the new MLCommons AI Safety (AIS) working group alongside artificial intelligence (AI) experts from industry and academia. As a founding member, Intel will contribute its expertise and knowledge to help create a flexible platform for benchmarks that...

Few employees are engaged, enthusiastic, energised

Fewer than one-third of employees report they are engaged, enthusiastic and energised by their work, according to Gartner. Gartner defines engagement in three ways: * Employees feeling energised; * Employees finding purpose in their work; and * Employees feeling...

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Africa Code Week empowers trainers in Ghana

More than 560 teachers took part in this year's Africa Code Week (ACW) Train-the-Trainer workshops over four days in Accra and Kumasi as part of this year's efforts to drive 21st century skills development among African youth. Now in its fourth year, ACW instills 21st...

Securing the mobile enterprise

The rise of the Internet of things (IoT) is seeing our world and our lives become increasingly connected. Our devices talk to each other and to the Web. We can disarm our alarms and turn off our home lights remotely. We can send money around the world. We can chat to...

Five steps you cannot skip if you’re thinking ‘cloud’

Microsoft Azure is already on our shores, and it's a matter of - brief - time before services are being offered from their local platform, accelerating the shift to public cloud for business. By Sonja Weber, lead delivery solution manager at T-Systems South Africa...

Be prepared for the December slowdown

Christmas may feel like a long way away, but for companies looking to make their targets, four months is a relatively short space of time. Projects need to be tied up, sales need to be made and targets need to be met before the country comes to a grinding halt over...

Building blocks for a bright digital future

Connecting citizens enables the public sector to communicate effectively with the population, pre-empting certain events and making sure citizens are notified of critical information. But the opportunity goes further than just being able to send and receive...

The future of FICA and digitised customer onboarding

Digitisation is transforming business and impacting consumers through every stage of their daily lives. While rapidly becoming a way of life, onboarding consumers digitally is still in its infancy, but is becoming a major focus for every financial institution across...

Pam Golding expands tech offering

The Pam Golding Property group has acquired the online digital estate agency Eazi.com. Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group, comments: "Naturally, we keep a close watch on global real estate industry trends and it seems that...

Availability … the next frontier

The amount of data in our world has been exploding, and business reliance on the ability to analyse and use this data has become a key basis of competition, underpinning new waves of productivity growth, innovation, and customer loyalty. By Kate Mollett, regional...

Interoperability the holy grail for financial inclusion

A leading reason why over 54% of adults in developing world economies have no bank account, according to the World Bank, is because of the lack of interoperability solutions facilitating transactions across disparate money systems. "In simple terms, you cannot grow...

Safeguard devices and data, Kaspersky warns

The holiday season is nearly upon us, and that means that millions of people are getting ready for a trip abroad. And while they are on holiday, many will be taking the opportunity to capture precious memories of their time away. In fact, according to Kaspersky Lab's...

Data Architect – Gauteng Sandown

Are you a seasoned Data Architect ready to design innovative solutions and lead transformative data initiatives? Is this you?You have a deep passion for data and a track record of delivering high-quality solutions. You're analytical, detail-oriented, and possess the...

IT Engineer (English Mother tongue only) – Northern Cape Kimberley

English mother tongue speakers onlyMain Requirements:The company is looking to hire professionals, that is passionate to resolve IT related problems, as well as creating an enhanced customer experience for the company's clients. The candidate must have project...

Junior Analyst – Eastern Cape Sidwell

Our client, an international concern, is seeking a newly graduated professional individual with excellent communication, research, and analytical skills. The incumbent will need to be methodical, with strong attention to detail and an interest in internet research....

Junior Software Developer (Oracle PL/SQL) (CH1082)

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry is seeking a Junior Oracle PL/SQL Developer with 2 years of experience, including expertise in Oracle Forms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Oracle database...

ServiceNow Developer (KG)

Reporting to the Director, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Technology, the ServiceNow Developer will lead the design, development, and deployment of new ServiceNow modules and functionality, providing high-quality, fit-forpurpose technology solutions to enable...

Senior Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing complex transitions, particularly in the Financial Services (FS)/ Investment experience and Technology sectors, and a strong understanding of...

ServiceNow Developer (KG) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Reporting to the Director, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Technology, the ServiceNow Developer will lead the design, development, and deployment of new ServiceNow modules and functionality, providing high-quality, fit-forpurpose technology solutions to enable...

Senior Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing complex transitions, particularly in the Financial Services (FS)/ Investment experience and Technology sectors, and a strong understanding of...

Senior Software Developer (C#.NET) (CH1071)

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a skilled Senior Software Developer to join their diverse team of C# developers. We are looking for an individual that takes pride in what they do, is customer focused and takes ownership and...

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