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...

ACSA reports a good festive season

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is proud to report a highly successful performance during the 2024 peak travel period, recording a 91% recovery to pre-pandemic levels and a 5% year on year increase in total passenger traffic. Marking the culmination of a bustling...

Asteroid under observation as it nears Earth

The European Space Agency (ESA) Planetary Defence Office is closely monitoring the recently discovered asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a very small chance of impacting Earth in 2032. Near-Earth asteroid 2024 YR4 was discovered on 27 December 2024 at the Asteroid...

Qbot tops global malware table

The Trojan Qbot has been the most prevalent malware so far in 2023, ranking first in five out of the six months to date, says Check Point Software in its latest Global Threat Index for June. Meanwhile, mobile Trojan SpinOk made its way to the top of the malware list...

Massive growth for genomics market

The global genomics market size is expected to reach $94,96-billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is expected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16,5% in the forecast period owing to the increasing demand for...

Growth in digital wallets transactions driven by advanced services

The total value of digital wallets transactions will rise from $9-trillion in 2023 to $16-trillion in 2028, growth of 77%, according to a new report from Juniper Research. This trend is driven by growth across both developed and developing markets, as the increased...

Helping South Africans save in National Savings Month

South Africans are notoriously poor savers and the nation's household saving ratio dropped to 0% in the fourth quarter of 2022 - actually an improvement over the trend of the past decade which has been largely negative since 2006, dropping to a low of -2% in 2008 and...

‘Buy Meta Stock’ searches skyrocket 390% after Threads launch

Meta's stock increased nearly 4% last week - reaching its highest share price in 18 months - following the launch of the company's Instagram Threads, dubbed the "Twitter Killer" app. A new finding by UK financial services provider CMC Markets reveals that online...

Global public cloud services revenues top $500bn

Worldwide revenue for the public cloud services market totaled $545,8-billion in 2022, an increase of 22,9% over 2021. Software as a Service - Applications (SaaS - Applications) continued to be the largest source of public cloud services revenue, accounting for more...

Flexibility, technology change how Africans work

The way people spend their work hours has been the same for a long time. But the pandemic has significantly impacted work life, and the changes it has sparked will impact how we work, view work, and use technology in the foreseeable future. Work has changed and will...

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Zebra unveils Android enterprise smartphone

Zebra Technologies has introduced the TC20, a rugged, value-driven mobile computer designed to meet the specific needs of small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Bryan Bassett, Research Analyst, Mobile Enterprise: Device Solutions, IDC: "Zebra's TC20 provides a...

True digital transformation through ECM evolution

Today it is possible for any company to apply systems, manage projects and drive content management to the extent that it actively facilitates true digital transformation. This is according to Craig Leppan, Business Development Manager at leading specialist software...

Fujitsu debuts PrimeFlex data analytics reference models

Fujitsu today launches a new reference model for its Fujitsu Integrated System PrimeFlex for High Performance Computing (HPC) solution, enabling customers to run accelerated computing on growing amounts of unstructured data by leveraging HPC infrastructures to provide...

LTE-M paves the way for IoT adoption

Billions of new Internet of Things (IoT) devices are expected before 2020[1] but the majority of these do not require the full capabilities of 4G cellular networks. Emerging Low-Power Wide-Area wireless technologies, including LTE-M and NB-IoT, allow devices to...

Aligning KPIs and customer experience goals

Customer experience (CX) is fast becoming the primary point of brand differentiation, replacing the established norms of product and price. Realising that fact, as many business leaders now do, is one thing. Acting on it is another thing altogether, writes Veronique...

Boost employee satisfaction with payroll clarity

South Africa is beginning to follow the international trend whereby companies are treating employees like they would their customers. In part, this is done by providing on-time and detailed payslips designed to boost employee satisfaction and increase the efficiency...

Networks Unlimited partners with SevOne

Networks Unlimited has announced its distribution agreement with SevOne, a provider of digital infrastructure management solutions, for the sub-Saharan region.The world’s largest cloud services providers (CSPs), managed services providers (MSPs) and enterprises are...

Poor site, app performance lose users

Internet users are growing more demanding and less forgiving, according to the results of a new consumer survey, writes Sven Hammar, chief service officer of Apica System. In a clear call to action for organisations around the world, the survey found that three...

Analytics for predicting, managing disasters

In two days, severe storms wreaked havoc across two provinces in South Africa. KwaZulu-Natal was declared a provincial disaster area after torrential rains left at least eight people dead and flooding caused massive damage. In Gauteng, at least three people died and...

Angola Cables connects users to Azure

Angola Cables has become a Microsoft ExpressRoute partner to meet the needs of Africa-based organisations migrating business applications and IT infrastructures to the cloud and accelerating digital transformation on the continent. Taking advantage of the Microsoft...

Electron/React Developer (On-site) – Gauteng Lone Hill

Our client, a supply chain intelligence company specialising in automation and analytics solutions to optimise mining operations, is seeking a skilled Intermediate Electron/React Developer to join their in-office development team in Lonehill, Sandton. The ideal...

Senior Business Analyst

Calling all problem-solving superheroes! We're seeking a Business Analyst to join our team! If you're a mastermind at analysis, identifying trends, and creating solutions, then we need you! Apply now and let's fight the forces of business chaos together!What you'll...

System Administrator at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd

Our client based in Rosebank is seeking a highly organized and proactive Risk Management System Coordinator to manage the operational efficiency and data integrity of our custom risk management system, TORAS. This role will involve system configuration, data quality...

Senior Desktop Support Engineer

Desired Skills: Self-starter and self-motivated. Flexible and good teamwork Strong attention to detail Results-oriented Mobile device support Desired Work Experience: 2 to 5 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree About The Employer: Advantageous skills and...

Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Sandton

Calling all problem-solving superheroes! We're seeking a Business Analyst to join our team! If you're a mastermind at analysis, identifying trends, and creating solutions, then we need you! Apply now and let's fight the forces of business chaos together!What you'll...

Senior Desktop Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Desired Skills: Self-starter and self-motivated. Flexible and good teamwork Strong attention to detail Results-oriented Mobile device support Desired Work Experience: 2 to 5 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree About The Employer: Advantageous skills and...

Senior Developer

Lead the way in software development! Join our team as a Senior Developer and deliver cutting-edge solutions. Apply now and let's build the future of tech together! What you'll do:Team management.Project planning and tracking.Task assignment and follow...

Business Analyst (SNR) at Datonomy Solutions

This position requires an experienced person who has a solid understanding of Business Analysis and Enterprise Business Processes.Responsibilities include:Assessing, analysing, optimising, documenting, implementing, and testing end-to-end enterprise business processes...

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