Women embrace AI and narrow the workplace gender gap

South African women are narrowing the artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap with their male counterparts. This is according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for August 2026, based on an analysis of 1,5-million jobseeker profiles. Men account for around two...

Businesses win when women gain workplace flexibility

When businesses give women access to professional workspaces closer to home, they gain stronger collaboration, networking and performance in return. This ties into this year’s National Women’s Day theme, “Empower Woman, Empower the Nation”, to life, according to...

AI infrastructure boom shifts from chip race to supply-chain race

AI infrastructure spending has entered a new phase, says GlobalData, with demand outpacing semiconductors, memory, and power capacity despite record earnings across the technology ecosystem. This earnings season reveals that capital investment, geopolitics, and...

As AI adoption grows, more security alerts are ignored

Security operations centres are facing mounting pressure from growing alert volumes, increasingly sophisticated AI-powered attacks, and persistent staffing constraints. According to Prophet Security's Second Annual State of AI in Security Operations Report, presented...

EFTCorp recognised for financial inclusion in Africa

EFT Corporation (EFTCorp) received the “Outstanding Contribution to Fintech Enablement” award at the 15th Africa Bank 4.0 Summit – West Africa, held in Accra, Ghana. The award recognises EFTCorp’s role in advancing fintech innovation and expanding financial inclusion...

Orange Social Venture Prize supports innovation in Africa, Middle East

The 15th Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East is open for submissions. Candidates from the 17 countries within the Orange footprint have until 18 May to submit their project on the website. Since 2011, the OSVP prize has been rewarding innovative...

Internal AI platforms to proliferate

By 2026, 80% of large enterprise finance teams will rely on internally managed and owned generative AI platforms trained with proprietary business data, according to Gartner. "The recent entry of large, well-established companies into the generative AI market has...

Tech-led innovations drive green mining

Mining companies are adopting sustainable strategies, including urban mining and advanced ore sorting technologies, to improve resource recovery and operational efficiency. They are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into mining...

Calling all technology trailblazers

The future of technology belongs to thought leaders, trailblazers and trendsetters. If that's your world, don't miss this year's Dell Technologies Forum on 9 November. It's the best opportunity to immerse yourself in the latest technology products and solutions,...

IBM will train 2m in AI, with focus on the underserved

To help close the global artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap, today IBM has committed to train 2-million learners in AI by the end of 2026, with a focus on underrepresented communities. To achieve this goal at a global scale, IBM is expanding AI education...

Vergelegen winery goes green with solar

Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West has installed a solar power plant that has taken its hilltop winery building off the grid. The investment involved installing six solar tables, comprising a total of 500 panels and covering1400m². In addition to the panels, the...

Underdog Tech Award seeks to reward innovators

inDrive has launched the Underdog Tech Award, a new international prize for the founders of the best tech startups outside major tech hubs and startup communities. The award seeks to support technology startups that have been successfully founded despite facing...

SA has the best digital quality of life in Africa, lags globally

South Africa has the best digital quality of life in Africa but ranks just 72nd in the world. This is according to Surfshark’s fifth annual Digital Quality of Life (DQL) Index, where the country dropped by six places from last year. Out of the Index’s five pillars,...

Gaming PCs set to struggle as monitors return to growth

As demand for PCs and monitors has slowed, demand for gaming PCs and monitors has seen some resiliency. International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasts worldwide shipments of gaming monitors to grow 10,8% year over year in 2023 while gaming PCs are expected to decline...

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The low-down on GDPR

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on 25 May 2018. For those still getting to grips with what it means, Sandhya Ramdhany Legal Director for Oracle South Africa and the SDC region, answers some frequently asked questions.What is GDPR?...

Go undercover to manage loss control

Many businesses focus their loss control strategies on preventing unwanted elements from getting in from the outside. While this is certainly an important step in securing assets and minimising risk, what if the truly dangerous element has already made itself...

SA SMEs focus on cloud, security

SMEs are increasingly security conscious, and at the same time more inclined to move to the cloud, says IT specialist firm Executive Solutions. “We see this trend emerging particularly among our mid-sized and enterprise customers,” says co-founder and MD Richard...

Fujitsu debuts Eternus CS8000 for backup, archiving

Fujitsu has announced the latest version of its long-established Eternus CS8000 backup and archiving platform, designed for mainframes and demanding open system environments. Based on customer feedback, enhancements to the 7th generation system deliver expanded...

Acer leads in education

According to the FutureSource Report released in Q1 of 2018, Acer is the number one education supplier for CY2017 and the top education vendor in Q4 2017 in South Africa with its TravelMate B118 device. This device is one of the hero devices in Acer's product line...

Home Affairs to enforce legal immigrant employment

Companies may expect "a knock on the door" from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) to conduct required audits and investigations on their employment practices of immigrant workers, the director from the DHA's corporate account unit, Ben Makhalemele has warned. By...

Managing data integrity in the insurance industry

Data has become one of the most precious commodities in business today. The continually evolving digital environment means companies must adapt or risk getting left behind. For insurers, there needs to be a balance between delivering innovative solutions while meeting...

MTN introduces Bozza social bundles

MTN has introduced a range of social bundles starting from as little as R1 a day. The bundles give new and existing customers affordable access to some of their favourite social media platforms. The social bundles are dedicated data bundles tailored for the popular...

Neglecting the era of knowledge workers

Over the past 40 years our workforce has transcended from doing labour with their hands to working with their brains. We haven't got the slightest clue what knowledge work is and that's an enormous problem, writes lifehacker, international guest speaker and thought...

Keep an eye on security during the game

Around the country and indeed, the globe, sports fans are enjoying their favourite football games, rugby matches, cricket matches etc. on TV as well as within stadiums. While these fans are keeping their eyes on the games, most stadiums today employ various...

Data Scientist

We are seeking a talented and analytical Data Scientists to join our dynamic data team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in data science methodologies, hands-on experience with data analysis, and the ability to derive actionable insights from complex...

Intermediate – Senior .Net Developer

Remote working opportunity for a ASP.Net Developer. Blazor experience advantageous. Key Requirements Relevant IT qualification advantageous.3+ Years of active development experience in below technologies..NET 8 (version 5+ will be considered)C# ASP.NET WebApi (Entity...

Data Scientist – Gauteng Gauteng

We are seeking a talented and analytical Data Scientists to join our dynamic data team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in data science methodologies, hands-on experience with data analysis, and the ability to derive actionable insights from complex...

Intermediate – Senior .Net Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Remote working opportunity for a ASP.Net Developer. Blazor experience advantageous. Key Requirements Relevant IT qualification advantageous.3+ Years of active development experience in below technologies..NET 8 (version 5+ will be considered)C# ASP.NET WebApi (Entity...

IT Desktop Support Technician – Onsite

Role: IT Desktop Support Technician - OnsiteLocation: Kya Sand, JohannesburgJoin a leading IT Managed Services company with a stellar 30-year track record of success! They are seeking an energetic Desk Top Support Technician to become a vital part of their dynamic and...

Technical Systems Engineer at Datonomy Solutions

We are looking for a Technical Systems Engineer to join our team based in Cape Town. The purpose of the Technical Systems Engineer is to effectively drive system availability, performing technical support and system administration activities, and providing efficient,...

Business & System Analyst

If you are a Business Systems Analyst looking for a new opportunity, this could be for you! Key Requirements Tertiary qualification (e.g Degree and/ or Post Graduate degree)Qualification in Salesforce Administration and/ or business analysis (e.g. certificate or...

IT Desktop Support Technician – Onsite – Gauteng Johannesburg

Role: IT Desktop Support Technician - OnsiteLocation: Kya Sand, JohannesburgJoin a leading IT Managed Services company with a stellar 30-year track record of success! They are seeking an energetic Desk Top Support Technician to become a vital part of their dynamic and...

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