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...

WEF wraps up with message of collaboration

At a time when the world is being shaped by geopolitical tensions, economic shifts and technological advancement, close to 3 000 policy-makers, business executives, international organization and civil society leaders, academics and innovators from around the world...

HR lags in GenAI adoption

A Gartner survey of 105 HR leaders on June 21 revealed that just 5% of HR leaders report their function has already implemented generative AI (GenAI), while another 9% reported they are currently conducting generative AI pilots. “More than half of HR leaders surveyed...

Call for generative AI guardrails, responsible design

Researchers are cautiously optimistic about where generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) will lead humanity, but "we must develop more guardrails". This is according to Pascale Fung, chair professor in the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering of Hong...

Healthy growth for unified communication

Worldwide revenues in the Unified Communications & Collaboration (UC&C) market grew 7,2% year over year to $15,4-billion in the first quarter of 2023 (1Q23), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Unified Communications and...

Campus NaaS revenues set for quick growth

Campus network as a service (NaaS) revenues will grow quickly over the next five years, eclipsing the growth rate of the public cloud-managed LAN market. "Campus NaaS is an emerging market and vendors are approaching it from different angles," says Siân Morgan,...

Educational robot market to hit $5,55bn by 2030

The global educational robot market size is expected to reach $5,55-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 24,8% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. The growth in the market can be attributed to the increasing preference for interactive...

European IoT spending to approach $227bn in 2023

European organisations are expected to spend around $227-billion on Internet of Things (IoT) technology in 2023, according to the Worldwide Internet of Things Spending Guide published by International Data Corporation (IDC). IoT-related spending is expected to...

LockBit expands its reach, targets macOS

LockBit, one of the world's most prolific ransomware groups, has upgraded its operations with enhanced multiplatform functionality, according to cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky. LockBit gained notoriety for its relentless targeting of businesses globally, leaving a...

Innovation, entrepreneurship, global co-operation key to spur growth

The world faces low growth, high costs of living, increasing geopolitical fragmentation, widening inequality and the growing effects of the climate and nature crises, as well as the continuing repercussions of the pandemic on industry, society and trust. These...

BMW to spend R4,2bn on Rosslyn Plant electrification

BMW Group South Africa has announced a R4,2-billion investment in the electrification of its Rosslyn Plant. From 2024, BMW Group Plant Rosslyn will produce the BMW X3 as a plug-in hybrid to export it to the world. With this investment in electrification and...

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Top business school woos green entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs and small business owners that have set up and are running green businesses are invited to take part in a scholarship programme at the Gordon Institute of Business Science's (GIBS) Entrepreneurship Development Academy. The scholarship allows...

JSE listing a challenge for newcomers

he adoption of the King IV Code will have an immediate impact on companies planning to issue circulars on or after 1 October 2017 for the purposes of seeking a listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). At the same time, potential investors can expect to see...

Fresh new website from Pick ‘n Pay

Pick n Pay, the largest online grocery business in Africa, this week unveiled its new online shopping website. Designed to work alongside the recently relaunched mobile app, the website has been built to offer greater convenience, wider choice, more promotions and...

How the cloud works for you

An office that can't be taken with you isn't just stuck geographically, it's stuck in the past. Cloud computing is transforming the business landscape, and it's time you took the leap and digitised your office. Rob Lith, business development director at Telviva, gives...

Mustek partners with ASUS ROG

ASUS South Africa Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced a new partnership with Mustek. "When Mustek was given the opportunity to partner with ASUS ROG to distribute their components, we welcomed the partnership," says Rui Cruz, Asus product manager at Mustek. "When...

Fujitsu adds deep learning to nVidia GPUs

Fujitsu today announces the addition of nVidia Volta Graphical Processing Units (GPUs) to accelerate advances in artificial intelligence and support deep learning processing on its latest Primergy x86 servers. Available to customers in Europe, the Middle East, India...

Itec SA offers Mitel MVO hosted solution

Itec SA has added the award winning Mitel MVO Hosted Solution to its stable. The range -- a combination of classical hardware phone system and modern software based communication servers - will give both small and medium size businesses ranging from hospitality to...

NetApp partners get access to Veeam

NetApp will be adding Veeam Availability Solutions to the NetApp global price list. NetApp customers can purchase complete Veeam and NetApp solutions directly from NetApp and its resellers in a single transaction, enabling enterprises to leverage both 24.7.365...

Paratus to up African investment

Paratus, believed to be the fastest growing and also the largest privately-owned pan-African telecoms operator, has committed to expanding its investment in the continent. The company is fast expanding, it delivers products and services to 22 African countries and...

FinChatBot aims to improve financial services

If you've had enough of being put on hold, speaking to call centres in India or waiting for that promised call back on your query from people who never call back; you are probably ready for a chatbot. Chatbots have arrived in South Africa and are kicking off in...

Business Analyst

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Web Developer – Western Cape George

INTERMEDIATE WEB DEVELOPERLeader in the insuranc fieldGeorge Our client is looking for a motivated Intermediate Web Developer to join our team and work on innovative, user-friendly web applications. This is your opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies,...

Agile IT Project Manager – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Our clients in the financial sector are seeking an Agile IT Project Manager! Join a dynamic team that leverages cutting-edge technology and enjoy the perks of a permanent hybrid role in the Menlyn area. Required Qualifications and Experience Matric or equivalent...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:Step into a trailblazing digital music company where technology, community, and creativity come together. As a Business Analyst, you'll have the unique opportunity to collaborate with renowned local and international DJs, artists, and music brands, fueling...

IT Auditor

A well-established short term insurer is seeking to appoint a IT AuditorThe IT Auditor performs IT audit reviews in line with the audit plan and IT internal audit methodologies and internal audit work and provides advisory and consulting services as and when...

IT Auditor

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Intermediate Business Analyst

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Full Stack Developer (JavaScript & Angular)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a leading, cutting-edge health tech software company based in Pretoria, is seeking an exceptional developer with a strong command of various skills. If you excel in 2-3 of the following technologies: JavaScript (including Node.js, [URL Removed]...

IT Auditor – Gauteng Johannesburg

A well-established short term insurer is seeking to appoint a IT AuditorThe IT Auditor performs IT audit reviews in line with the audit plan and IT internal audit methodologies and internal audit work and provides advisory and consulting services as and when...

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