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...

Time for SA to wake up and smell the AI paradox

South Africa can lead Africa in governing wireless as critical infrastructure, but first we need to face up to harsh facts: 83% is the staggering number of SA organisations that have experienced a wireless security incident in the past year alone. This is the view of...

Firewalls spark strong growth in network security

The worldwide Network Security market reached nearly $8-billion in 2Q 2026, up 18% YoY - with firewall growth accelerating from 9% percent in 1Q 2026 to 18% in the second quarter as enterprises moved ahead with targeted lifecycle refreshes, capacity additions, branch...

Missed incidents and threat response gaps compromise businesses

Many organisations are missing cybersecurity incidents due to reactive approaches, insufficient monitoring, and operational deficiencies, according to a new report from the Kaspersky Compromise Assessment division. The research reveals that in 31% of incidents that...

Pharma group BMS doubles down on AI for research

After experiencing and demonstrating how AI can transform drug discovery, pharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) is deploying its second Nvidia DGX SuperPOD, built on eight DGX Vera Rubin NVL772 systems - the most powerful and energy-efficient AI cluster in...

Global supply chain risks threaten African businesses

Global supply chain concerns may have eased slightly from record highs, but southern African businesses cannot afford to become complacent. According to the latest Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Pulse Survey for the second quarter of 2026,...

Post Office upgrades branch payment systems

The South African Post Office (SAPO) is rolling out a modernised Point of Sale (POS) platform across 610 priority branches nationwide as part of its ongoing branch modernisation programme. The rollout includes upgraded POS software, new EMV-compliant payment...

Humanoid robot market on the march

The global humanoid robot market will reach $40,5-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 38,2% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The global market for humanoid robots is poised for substantial growth due to rapid technological...

Intel ups collaboration with Google Cloud on AI

Intel and Google Cloud have expanded on their multi-year strategic collaboration to accelerate Intel’s enterprise-wide digital evolution through the deployment of Gemini Enterprise and Google Cloud. Intel will integrate advanced, Gemini-powered generative AI across...

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What SA’s banks need to do to rebuild public trust

Digital and mobile-first banking has changed our lives for the better, but it has exposed us to a range of increasingly complex financial crime threats. By Bradley Elliott, CEO of RelyComply  According to South Africa’s Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC), 65,3%...

Water sector faces renewed scrutiny as King V takes effect

The King V Code on Corporate Governance for South Africa was published on 31 October 2025. Given the country’s ongoing water crisis, the text should be taken to heart by every entity involved in water services management. “Technical fixes and infrastructure...

The best hires don’t wait for January, and neither should recruiters

As the end of the year approaches, many companies hit the pause button on recruitment in anticipation of the December holidays. By Nolundi Matomane, talent acquisition manager at Pnet But in reality, this can be a great time to post vacancies, interview candidates and...

Cloud + data = AI

Cloud has become the backbone of modern business, but its true value only fully emerges when paired with data and artificial intelligence (AI). As Jaap Scholten, head: group hybrid ICT strategy at Datacentrix and chief operating officer at eNetworks, explains, the...

Cloud maturity will define if insurers can compete in the AI era

South Africa’s insurance sector is entering a critical inflexion point, with Deloitte’s view being that that AI ambition across the industry will stall unless insurers accelerate cloud modernisation at the same time as their AI strategies are being implemented. The...

SA kids caught in cybercrime crosshairs

With the festive season in full swing and schools soon closing for the year, children will be spending more time online than ever before. From gaming and social media to videos and virtual hangouts, the digital world offers endless distractions. As parents juggle work...

Veeam partners with ServiceNow to add data resilience

Veeam Software has announced the Veeam App for ServiceNow, which helps organisations to integrate the management and automation of Veeam Data Platform’s data protection capabilities within their ServiceNow workflows. The Veeam App for ServiceNow delivers...

A quick sensor installation can protect millions in assets

The fast-developing world of Internet of Things (IoT) technology means a new heavy-duty commercial cargo truck purchased for over R2-million can be effectively secured in just 20 minutes. That’s according to Norman Parkin, CEO of IOTI, a Centurion-based Internet of...

Senior Business Analyst – 6 Months Fixed Term Contract

A well-established short term insurer is seeking to appoint a Senior Business Analyst - 6 Months Fixed Term ContractQualifications:Degree in BSc Computer Science; orBCom Informatics/Management/General; andBusiness Analysis certification from an IIBA endorsed training...

Data Scientist

Turn Data into Decisions. Insights into Impact.We're building a talent pool of exceptional Data Scientists for current and future opportunities with leading organisations across various industries. If you're passionate about uncovering insights, solving complex...

Data Scientist – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Turn Data into Decisions. Insights into Impact.We're building a talent pool of exceptional Data Scientists for current and future opportunities with leading organisations across various industries. If you're passionate about uncovering insights, solving complex...

Cloud Security specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you passionate about securing enterprise cloud environments and shaping secure-by-design solutions? We're looking for an experienced Cloud Security Consultant to lead cloud security strategy, architecture, governance, and hands-on implementation across large-scale...

Senior Security Engineer – Contract / Hybrid – Stellenbosch

ENVIRONMENT:A medical Institution is looking for a Senior Security Engineer who will be responsible to lead advanced security operations, investigations, and incident response activities. You will Act as escalation point for complex incidents and drives root cause...

Software Implementation Engineer (AI & Agentic Workflows) at MSP

Our client is looking for a Software Implementation Engineer who is passionate about Artificial Intelligence, enterprise systems, and solving complex business challenges. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing technology business where you will...

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