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...

Professional development more vital than ever in age of AI

This year’s International Day of Education (Friday 24 January) spotlights the theme “AI and education: Preserving human agency in a world of automation”. The day emphasises the transformative power of education in fostering social impact through personalised digital...

SARS embraces AI to boost efficiency

Kathy Gibson reports from the Microsoft AI Tour – Paying tax and submitting returns has become a relatively easy process for most South Africans. This is due largely to the fact that the South African Revenue Services (SARS) is embracing artificial intelligence (AI)...

MAVEN spacecraft stuns with ultraviolet views of Red Planet

NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN) mission has acquired stunning views of Mars in two ultraviolet images taken at different points along our neighbouring planet’s orbit around the Sun. By viewing the planet in ultraviolet wavelengths, scientists can...

Revenue officers are planning for GenAI teams

A significant 35% of chief revenue officers (CROs) will establish a generative AI operations team in their go-to market (GTM) organisation by 2025, according to Gartner. Faster, deeper insight generated by AI will accelerate the speed at which GTM teams produce buyer...

Buoyant real estate market spurs demand for smart home devices

The Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) smart home device market saw shipments increase 1,4% quarter on quarter in Q1 2023 to total 8,56-million units. That's according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC), with the company's...

Hybrid work can facilitate sustainability goals

With environmental concerns high on everyone's agenda, the World Economic Forum has highlighted the role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in creating a more sustainable and inclusive future. This influence is in part due to the vast and expanding array of...

Contact centre as a service market to reach $17,12bn by 2030

The global contact centre as a service market size is expected to reach $17,12-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 19,1% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market growth can be attributed to the rising adoption of cloud-based...

Details behind the Operation Triangulation spyware

Following a report on the Operation Triangulation campaign targeting iOS devices, Kaspersky experts have uncovered some details about the spyware implant used during the attacks. Dubbed TriangleDB, the implant grants attackers covert surveillance capabilities. It...

European ICT spending set to expand

European ICT spending is expected to post a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5,4% over the 2022-2027 period, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). In a clear indication of the resiliency of the European ICT market, IDC's Worldwide Black Book: Live...

Youth are saving, but need financial guidance

In today's world, knowledge is the key to financial success. So, while a recent study by Nedbank revealed that South Africa's youth are showing a commendable improvement in their commitment to saving, there is a pressing need for improved financial information and...

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How to accommodate people with albinism

September is national Albinism Awareness month and disability equity solutions company Progression calls on South Africa's private and public sectors to embrace people with albinism and find ways to accommodate them in the workplace. Disability expert at Progression,...

How fast is your career evolving?

GetSmarter's chief marketing officer Ryan O'Mahoney examines the workplace opportunities that digital disruption offers. Robotic automation could result in the net loss of more than 5-million jobs across 15 developed nations by 2020. That's the prediction in a recent...

Analytics unlocks IoT value

With analysts estimating that up to 80-billion devices and sensors will be in the market by 2020, the need for real-time processing and analytics has escalated as companies work to realise the up to $8,9-trillion in additional revenue predicted to be unlocked by IoT....

Corporate responsibility needed for digital pioneers

As pioneering companies pursue boundary-breaking opportunities, they must assume a new corporate responsibility. The concept of trust and good corporate citizenship will increasingly come to the fore as those who willingly compete in these new and exciting areas...

Simply Financial Services adds a chatbot

Recent entrant, selling into SA's life insurance market, Simply Financial Services is a new entrant to the South African life insurance market. Part of the company's aim to shake up the market is its chatbot, Sam, developed from its quoting engine and allowing...

Lightning Printers speeds up digital production with Xerox

Port Shepstone-based printing and signage company Lightning Printers, has advanced its digital printing capabilities with a new Xerox Versant 80 (V80) Press from Bytes Document Solutions' (BDS) business partner Capital Office Automation. BDS is the largest Xerox...

A fintech entrepreneur’s guide to regulation

Fintech is one of the fastest growing industries in the world with global investment in the sector tripling from $928-million in 2008 to $2,97-billion today. Experts forecast further growth of up to $8-billion by 2018. Local White Label Crowdfunding (WLCF) believes...

Data governance an opportunity for SA firms

When Tim Berners-Lee declared data to be the "new raw material of the 21st century" back in 2011, he was perfectly describing the direction many economies were heading in - from industry to insights and intelligence. But in the six years since, data has defied the...

Dawn of the bionic contact centre agent

Karin Kruger, operations director at Innovation Group South Africa, discusses why the evolving contact centre agent role will be vital in reshaping the industry, along with customer perception of businesses and brands, and millennial career options. "Good day and...

Digital personas integral to teaching — WASPA

South Africa's Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA) recently helped equip a group of local teachers with the skills they need to create, safeguard and develop their digital personas. A digital persona is the personality one projects across...

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About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...

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ENVIRONMENT:Join a leading data-driven organization focused on delivering innovative technology solutions that empower businesses to make strategic, data-informed decisions. They are looking for a skilled Database Developer with in-depth experience in Google Cloud...

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Company: Kapsch SALocation: SANRAL Data Centre, MidrandPosition: Linux Engineer (DC Platform Support)Contract Period: 6 Months with the possibility of ExtensionBudget: NegotiableAbout the Company:Kapsch TrafficCom South Africa (Kapsch SA) is a global leader in...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...

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Provides active and regular mentorship to other Agile Masters.Supports multiple Feature Teams in complex Products/Sub-Products up to Domain level.Provides key insights into the evolution of Agile KPIs in complex Agile teams to improve efficiencies at an organisational...

Fullstack C# Developer

Our clients are looking for a dedicated individual to own the role, manage traffic for development-related tasks, manage internal and external client expectations and maintain our WebFlo Software using C#, JavaScript and SQL Server on which many of their colleagues...

Back End Java Developer (Expert) 1830 TT

Development and maintenance on platform/applicationReview and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System ownerDevelop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirementsPreparation of system/technical...

Field Support Technician – Mpumalanga Mpumalanga

Join our dynamic team as a Junior Field Support Technician! The Field Support Engineer is a pivotal position designed to nurture and develop service excellence. This role focuses on providing hands-on technical support. The successful candidate will be trained by the...

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