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...

AI leaders join call for a slowdown in new developments

The call for a global slowdown on artificial intelligence (AI) development is gaining traction, with the leaders of the some of the world’s largest AI companies adding their voices. On Saturday, Anthropic CEO Dr Dario Amodei penned an essay calling for AI companies to...

Governments need to modernise as citizen expectations rise

Public sector leaders are under pressure to modernise operations, strengthen cyber resilience, govern AI at scale and meet rising citizen expectations amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty, according to the top technology trends in government unveiled by Gartner....

Asset managers divided when it comes to AI investment

A striking investment paradox is emerging at the heart of the asset management industry's AI revolution, new research from Clearwater Analytics reveals. While AI budgets across the fund management industry are growing at an extraordinary pace - with 63% of firms...

RS South Africa empowers next generation of engineers

RS South Africa has announced the winners of the 2026 Student Project Fund - an initiative designed to empower the next generation of engineers by supporting hands-on innovation, experimentation, and problem-solving. This year’s programme awarded 13 students from...

AMD launches full-stack compute for agentic AI

AMD has launched its next-generation AI infrastructure and physical AI portfolio, led by AMD Helios rackscale solutions now in production and set to be be deployed by at gigawatt scale. At its Advancing AI 2026 event yesterday, AMD chair and CEO Dr Lisa Su said: “The...

AMD brings personal AI compute closer to users

AMD is expanding its vision for personal AI with client platforms designed to bring more intelligence closer to where work happens. As the rapid adoption of agentic AI increases demand for local compute, AMD Ryzen AI systems are helping developers build, test and run...

Stark reality of Africa’s path to the AI economy

As artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies compress decades of economic evolution into months, Africa faces a critical turning point, according to the Boston Consulting Group. Its latest report – Advancing Africa’s AI and Digital Economy - warns that the...

Divergent growth paths across META distribution

Context has released findings from its July META Monthly briefing - covering distribution trends across META - which show that while South African politics are under pressure ahead of November’s local elections, the UAE and Türkiye posted broad-based category gains....

Google hit with $1bn fine in Europe

The European Commission has hit Google with a $1-billion (Euro 890-million) fine for anti-competitive business practices. The European Commission yesterday took two decisions finding non-compliance by Google with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) for self-preferencing its...

Microsoft still top phished brand, but ChatGPT now on the radar

Microsoft remains the most impersonated brand on Check Point’s Brand Phishing Ranking - accounting for 23% of all brand phishing attempts during the quarter, nearly double the next-closest brand. The findings also show that cybercriminals continue to exploit the trust...

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DPI the backbone of modern public services

South Africa is at a pivotal point in its digital transformation journey. With internet penetration now above 79%, the country has made significant strides in connectivity. By Chandra Mohan Malladi, global head,: digital public infrastructure (DPI) and financial...

Hexnode expands into Africa

Hexnode, the enterprise software division of Mitsogo, has released Hexnode XDR, its extended detection and response platform that underpins its effort to strengthen cyber resilience across African organisations. Across Africa, cyber threats continue to escalate in...

Cyber-resolutions that will actually improve your life in 2026

The new year is the perfect time to reset goals and build new habits. But apart from the usual commitments to exercise more, doomscroll less or eat better, 2026 is the year to finally get ‘cyber-fit’ – you don’t even have to drive to a gym for this one. While...

Why technical and vocational skills are SA’s growth engine

The 2025 matric results are out, and the class of 2026 returns to school the today (14 January 2026). Hundreds of thousands of young people face crucial decisions about their future. But the automatic assumption that university is the only path to success needs urgent...

How AI will transform the workplace in 2026

If you think just about every assumption about work has already been upended, get ready for even faster change in 2026. The key driver? Agentic AI. By Kevin Delaney, senior writer for Cisco Global Communications Because while we’ve already seen big paradigm shifts in...

New training scenarios from Kaspersky

Kaspersky has expanded its flagship awareness platform, Kaspersky Interactive Protection Simulation (KIPS), introducing new and updated scenarios that reflect the evolving cyberthreat landscape. The release aims to help corporations, banks and IT companies enhance...

Acer debuts Aspire AI Copilot+ PCs

Acer has announced new models of its Aspire series of mainstream laptops, powered by new Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors. Built as reliable all-rounders, the Acer Aspire 14 AI and Aspire 16 AI feature premium designs and deliver smooth performance, all at...

Salesforce announces general availability of Slackbot

Salesforce has unveiled its Agentforce 360 vision with Slack as the conversational interface where people and agents work together, connecting knowledge, actions, and data in real time. Slackbot is now a deeply personal agent for work, built directly into Slack to...

Hisense highlights FIFA collaboration

At CES 2026, Hisense showcased its latest technology applications for the FIFA World Cup 2026, highlighting how its large-screen and home appliance innovations continue to support both professional football operations and immersive fan experiences. The Hisense booth...

Senior Data Scientist

The Senior Data Scientist is a specialised role focused on applying advanced analytics, machine learning, and graph-based techniques to derive insights from complex, interconnected data. The role supports high-impact use cases such as fraud detection, financial crime,...

Senior Data Scientist – Gauteng Sandton

The Senior Data Scientist is a specialised role focused on applying advanced analytics, machine learning, and graph-based techniques to derive insights from complex, interconnected data. The role supports high-impact use cases such as fraud detection, financial crime,...

Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Role OverviewA leading organisation within the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector is seeking a skilled and proactive Network Engineer to join its Information Technology team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, supporting, securing, and...

SQL Developer

Job Purpose:To design, develop, implement, and maintain all application systems and associated technologies, with a strong focus on SQL database development. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring optimum performance, efficiency, and high availability of data...

Power BI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

New job opportunity available - Power BI Developer (mid-level) position with IT consulting firm based on the East Rand. All applications welcome that meet the minimum 3 years experience with solid skills in SQL, Power BI data models, development and deploy qualified...

Support Engineer (Shift based – 24/7 Environment) Somerset West

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a leading industrial IoT company in South Africa, specializing in AI-enhanced solutions for digital productivity, workplace safety, and employee healthcare. They are seeking a Support Engineer who will be responsible to facilitate successful...

SQL Developer

To design, develop, implement, and maintain all application systems and associated technologies, with a strong focus on SQL database development. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring optimum performance, efficiency, and high availability of data systems and...

SQL Developer – Remote Remote

To design, develop, implement, and maintain all application systems and associated technologies, with a strong focus on SQL database development. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring optimum performance, efficiency, and high availability of data systems and...

Support Engineer (CH1255)

Our client, a leading player in the Industrial IoT space, developing AI-augmented solutions within the digital productivity, workplace safety and employee healthcare sectors, has an opportunity available for a Support Engineer to join their team.The Support Engineer...

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