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...

January breaks temperature records

January 2025 was the warmest month on record globally, despite an emerging La Niña. Typically, La Nina conditions are expected to reduce temperatures around the world – something that hasn’t happened this time around. Surface air temperature and sea surface...

AI expected to speed up financial transactions

Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) will allow financial institutions to better service and faster transactions. This is according to Salesforce’s latest “Connected Financial Services” report that shares insights from 9 500 financial services institution (FSI)...

Gartner sees stabilisation in PC market

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 59,7-million units in the second quarter of 2023, a 16,6% decrease from the second quarter of 2022, according to preliminary results by Gartner. After seven consecutive quarters of YoY decline, the PC market is showing initial signs of...

Top priorities for chief audit executives

The top focus areas for chief audit executives (CAEs) in 2023 are advancing data analytics, providing assurance on proliferating digital risks, and talent management, according to Gartner. "In 2023 most CAEs are focusing on organisational and departmental digital...

Crypto exchanges targeted by hackers

The blockchain industry has lost a whopping $30-billion to hacking incidents since 2012 - and 36% ($10,95-billion) of these losses occurred through exchange hacks, says a BanklessTimes report. This growing menace raises concerns about the vulnerability of exchanges...

William Mzimba retires from Vodacom Business

William Mzimba, chief officer of Vodacom Business, has elected to retire from Vodacom after his five-year tenure and will leave the company at the end of September 2023. Sitho Mdlalose, CEO of Vodacom South Africa, comments: "I would like to offer my gratitude to...

AARTO ready to roll

The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) is now ready to roll-out the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act 46 of 1998 (AARTO) Act and the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Amendment Act 4 of 2019, after the Constitutional...

Ramaphosa opens Huawei Innovation Centre

President Cyril Ramaphosa today officially opened the Huawei Innovation Centre in Woodmead yesterday (13 July 2023). President Ramaphosa said that facilities like this innovation centre, along with the adoption of a range of cutting-edge technologies being pioneered...

How to prevent rooftop solar fires

Kathy Gibson reports - Rooftop solar has become the most in-demand solution for South African households and businesses - but there are many challenges in installing and maintaining these systems, which require a high level of skill to counter. Prinaven Naidoo, solar...

The challenges faced in transitioning to green transport

Despite policy support and some green energy initiatives, there is still much work to be done by South African authorities to successfully support the country's transition to green energy technologies and sustainable mobility. This is one of the key messages from a...

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How safe is online shopping?

Online retail is a huge business, with an increasing number of consumers across the world turning to the Internet to buy products and services. There are several reasons for this, but the obvious ones are convenience, affordability and range of choice that physical...

Simfy Africa now on MTN’s Bozza network

Simfy Africa is now available on the MTN Bozza network to both post-paid and prepaid customers at a cost of R25 per week or for a monthly subscription of R60 per month. "MTN has always lead the way with our music offerings and we plan to continue on this course as we...

Java Capital is 4AX approved issuer agent

Java Capital Holdings has been approved as an issuer agent/sponsor to 4 Africa Exchange Proprietary Limited (4AX). 4AX CEO Fay Mukaddam comments: "We are elated to have Java Capital onboard as an issuer agent on 4AX. As an independent corporate finance boutique, the...

Sophos XG Firewall improves network visibility

Sophos has announced the latest version of its next-generation Sophos XG Firewall that delivers a breakthrough in network traffic visibility. Using Synchronised Security to obtain information from the endpoint, XG Firewall can identify, classify and allow the control...

Small businesses still cybercrime targets

We've seen a great deal of threats highlighted this year, as well as information leaks, IoT botnets and some very evasive ransomware. One could argue that strains of malware are evolving and cyber criminals are becoming bolder. Ransomware is particularly rife and...

Harnessing the true potential of AI

As we race towards an uncertain future, one thing's for sure: artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay. We cannot know exactly how it will reshape our work, our businesses, and our lives in general, but there are some fascinating and exciting potential outcomes,...

BT announces evolution in ‘Cloud of Clouds’

BT today announced a strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) in a move that reinforces its leadership position as a driving force in cloud services and will help customers fully reap the benefits of AWS in the UK and around the globe. The announcement...

Why Gen Z is ignoring your job ad

Eight seconds. That's all recruiters have if they want to capture the attention of Generation Z, who are about to enter and shake up the workplace. By Heidi Duvenage, head of Sage Talent Solutions Born between 1995 and 2014, Gen Z is starting to enter the workforce...

Credence Security wins EgoSecure distribution

Speciality distributor Credence Security has partnered with EgoSecure to supply the data protection company's security products to customers across Africa, the Middle East and India. Credence Security delivers cyber and IT security technologies and solutions that...

Talksure has the best sales manager

Sunjveer Panday, sales manager of South African financial services provider Talksure, walked away with the title of Best Sales Manager at the 2017 Top Ranking Performers Global Awards. Sunjveer received gold at the 2017 EMEA (European, Middle-Eastern, and African)...

Senior IOS Developer

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior iOS Developer to join their mobile development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in iOS application development and a deep understanding of mobile architecture and design. You will be responsible for...

Back End Java Developer (LM)

Development and maintenance on platform/application. Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System owner. Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements. Preparation of...

Senior Java Developer (Remote) (CH1057)

We are seeking an Intermediate Java Developer for our innovative Fintech client in the Western Cape. The company crafts user-friendly online solutions to address real-world challenges, with its flagship product being a revenue management system for financial...

Senior IOS Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior iOS Developer to join their mobile development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in iOS application development and a deep understanding of mobile architecture and design. You will be responsible for...

Back End Java Developer (LM) – Gauteng Pretoria

Development and maintenance on platform/application. Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System owner. Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements. Preparation of...

Senior Java Developer (Remote) (CH1057) – Western Cape Lemoenkloof

We are seeking an Intermediate Java Developer for our innovative Fintech client in the Western Cape. The company crafts user-friendly online solutions to address real-world challenges, with its flagship product being a revenue management system for financial...

Junior C# Developer (CPT/JHB Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:PERFORM design & code reviews and help maintain code quality, performance and application responsiveness as the next Junior C# Developer sought by a national provider of Digital Communications. You will be responsible for the analysis, design,...

Junior IT Support Technician at HR Options

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Devops Engineer

Join Our Team as a DevOps Superstar! Are you ready to elevate your career in a vibrant and dynamic environment? We're on the lookout for a passionate DevOps Engineer with a flair for innovation and a knack for problem-solving. If you have a minimum of 4 years of...

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