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...

Evolving DevOps models set to formalise the developer process

The evolving DevOps landscape in 2025 will prioritize centralized developer portals, enhance integration expertise to drive enterprise digital transformation. With platform engineering playing a pivotal role, businesses are poised to overcome production...

Dubai chocolate lovers fall victim to scams

Consumers across the world are eager to indulge in Dubai’s luxurious chocolate – but cybercriminals are exploiting this trend to deceive unsuspecting buyers. Kaspersky experts have uncovered a series of scams related to the growing demand, ranging from impersonating...

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...

Musk versus Zuckerberg: who would win a cage match?

Elon Musk posted a message on his social media platform Twitter that he was "up for a cage fight" with Mark Zuckerberg. Zuckerberg responded to Musk’s tweet with a caption stating, "send me location". Analyzing both Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg’s personal diets and...

Intel Labs AI model generates 360-degree images from text prompts

Intel Labs, in collaboration with Blockade Labs, has introduced Latent Diffusion Model for 3D (LDM3D), a novel diffusion model that uses generative AI to create realistic 3D visual content. LDM3D is the industry’s first model to generate a depth map using the...

Generative AI to enhance the Wimbledon digital experience

IBM and The All England Lawn Tennis Club have announced new features for the Wimbledon digital fan experience that will launch at this year's Championships. A new artificial intelligence (AI) feature, leveraging generative AI technology from IBM watsonx, will produce...

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Econz Wireless Timecard GPS adds overtime

Econz Wireless, a leading time and attendance and employee tracking solutions provider, has announced the addition of a new Overtime/Premium Pay Configuration to their Timecard GPS mobile solution. Regulated by the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, every employer...

Arbor releases new version of DDoS defence

As Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks continue to rise dramatically in size, frequency and complexity, it has become clear that automation is now increasingly critical in protecting the network against these attacks. This is according to Arbor Network's...

Learnerships aid SA’s disabled workforce

An integrated, robust effort from the public and private sector is required to boost employment levels among the country's disabled workforce. According to data by Statistics SA, around 2,9-million South Africans are living with disabilities, yet only one percent have...

Strengthening the human weakness

Insider threats are one of the trickiest threats to detect and fight effectively, and are a top concern for businesses of all types, particularly those that house sensitive customer data. Insider threats are even more dangerous, because unlike hackers, they don't have...

Modern trading floors must transform

In 2002 the Johannesburg Stock Exchange adopted SETS, the London Stock Exchange's flagship electronic order book. When a 2013 research paper studied the impact of this, it found the JSE was more liquid, had doubled its trade and lowered trading costs. There is no...

Dutch eLearning specialist launches in SA

aNewSpring, a Dutch learning technology company has opened a Johannesburg-based office with exclusive distributor New Leaf Technologies. "We have been working with New Leaf Technologies for over a year. The company has been instrumental in the success of aNewSpring in...

Managing hybrid, multi-cloud environments

The vast majority of companies have moved at least parts of their business to the cloud. The benefits in terms of cost savings, improved operations and similar are too great to ignore. Some have gone either a public or private cloud route, but most have a hybrid...

eSports economy drives gaming screens growth

The fast-growing billion dollar global eSports economy drove worldwide gaming monitor sales up 175% in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the previous year, while worldwide shipments of desktop monitors declined by -3%, driven by lower sales in China, according to...

Aruba modernises network security

Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, has announced the Aruba 360 Secure Fabric, a security framework that provides analytics-driven attack detection and response to help organisations reduce risk in today's changing threat landscape. Aruba is also innovating...

Dell EMC debuts SC Series entry arrays

Dell EMC has extended a full range of enterprise-grade capabilities to its entry-level SC Series models, providing unprecedented access to advanced storage technology for businesses of all sizes and budgets. The affordable new Dell EMC SCv3000 arrays complete an...

Software Developer (Oracle PL/SQL) (CH1013)

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry is seeking a skilled Oracle PL/SQL Developer with 3 to 5 years of experience, including expertise in Oracle Forms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Oracle database...

Analyst Programmer II, IT online systems – Western Cape Cape Town

Gijima Staffing Solutions, recruiting on behalf of our client, a giant in the FMCG/Retail industry, is seeking a Support Engineer to join the Online and Mobile App IT support teams. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise in monitoring, diagnosing,...

IT Senior Engineer

Job OverviewThe IT Senior Engineer is responsible for managing and maintaining the organization's IT infrastructure, network, and security devices, as well as providing advanced client support. This role requires a high level of autonomy and expertise to ensure the...

Senior/Lead Java Developer(CH1050) – Fully Remote

Our client is a leading software services and consulting company focusing on delivering innovative solutions with a strategic emphasis on generative AI. They are expanding their team to include an individual contributor that will act as a Senior Software Developer /...

Technical Administrator / Coordinator – Coffee Industry

About the Position Our client is looking for a Senior Technical Administrator to join their team based in Modderfontein. The role is a senior coordinator role with solid experience in the coffee admin and planning industry. The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years...

Firmware Engineer at Interdot Solutions

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Assessing a design brief and generating the required designrelateddocumentationDocumenting the design process and presenting progressreports to all relevant stakeholdersDevelop re-usable library modulesCreating multiple iterations of design...

IT Senior Engineer – Remote Remote

Job OverviewThe IT Senior Engineer is responsible for managing and maintaining the organization's IT infrastructure, network, and security devices, as well as providing advanced client support. This role requires a high level of autonomy and expertise to ensure the...

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