How can SA plug the ICT skills gap?

Kathy Gibson reports from the IITPSA Workforce Conference – While South Africa records the highest unemployment rate in the world, there is still a dire shortage of critical IT skills. Presenting the IITPSA IT Skills Survey, Lehlohonolo  Mokenela, MD of Africa...

Is talent debt depleting your institutional knowledge?

Organisations cutting costs through workforce reduction to weather tough conditions may be trading a visible saving for an invisible liability that will cost them far more later, warns Advaita Naidoo, Africa MD at executive search firm Jack Hammer Global. “Globally,...

In 2027, AI could account for 20% of all business tech spend

In the coming year, CIOs and CISOs will face growing pressure to realise returns on their AI investments in infrastructure, security, digital sovereignty, and emerging technologies, according to Forrester’s 2027 technology and security predictions. Additionally, with...

Banks expect to hand decisions to AI – even if they can’t explain them

Banks are racing toward a future where AI no longer merely informs key credit, treasury, and risk decisions – it makes them autonomously. Yet AI governance is not keeping pace with adoption, according to new AI risk research by FT Longitude, SAS and Microsoft. Even as...

Labour disputes emerge as SA’s top legal concern

Labour matters rank highest among the everyday legal questions that South Africans are asking. This is according to data aggregated by My AI Lawyer, which found that more than a third (37%) of the queries processed on My AI Lawyer in the first six months of 2026 is...

Global dialogue shapes unified digital policy priorities

Representatives of governments, industry, academia, civil society and the technical community at the World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum 2026 (WTPF-26) this weekend adopted a set of Opinions on critical issues shaping the digital future. ITU – the UN agency for...

Safe Online looks to AI for child protection

Continually looking to protect children in today’s digital environment, Safe Online has selected 30 grantees for its next funding round of $8,1-million to develop AI-driven solutions to address the growing and increasingly complex threats now being faced in...

As AI expands, finance leaders demand transparency

A big majority - 71% - of finance leaders would reject an AI tool that was 99% accurate if it could not explain its answers. The findings from Sage’s new white paper, “The Emerging Economics of AI in Finance”, suggest that explainability is becoming a critical...

Landmark report aims to strengthen submarine cable resilience

The International Advisory Body on Submarine Cable Resilience today approved its final report, including explanations of recommendations to strengthen the resilience of submarine telecommunication cables — the critical infrastructure that carries more than 99% of data...

New ITU initiative to build trust in AI behaviour and identity

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has announced a new initiative to develop frameworks for trusted digital identity and to ensure that the behaviour of AI agents remains trustworthy and accountable throughout their lifecycle. The new ITU Focus Group on...

Africa’s AI should be on Africa’s terms

Huawei's seventh annual ICT Editors Xchange in Johannesburg convened under the theme “Africa's Intelligence, Africa's Terms” to explore how the continent is building AI for its own realities. The event brought together speakers from Huawei, academia and business to...

Building the trust infrastructure for AI-era open source

Developed in collaboration with leading financial institutions, IBM and Red Hat have launched Lightwell which will deliver automated vulnerability remediation at scale through two offerings: Lightwell Network and Lightwell Clearinghouse Premier. Available now,...

Summit calls for human-centred state in the digital era

The fourth annual Social Media Summit for Government (the Summit) concluded at the University of Johannesburg Business School (JBS) with a strong consensus: unless artificial intelligence is deliberately harnessed to include citizens the government currently cannot...

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Treat Black Friday as a visibility moment, not a discount race

As the world prepares for another Black Friday (28 November), South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have a golden opportunity to stand out from the big brand noise by offering more value-driven, authentic alternatives. This is according to Sudir Sahadeo,...

Skills development isn’t just a numbers game 

The Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) from Stats SA shows that South Africa’s unemployment rate increased by 1,7% from Q1 of 2025 rising to 33,2% in Q2. By Jessica Hawkey, MD of redAcademy This might not seem like a very big jump, but when you consider that this...

Don’t let downtime steal your Black Friday sales

As retailers and enterprises across South Africa prepare for the annual Black Friday surge on 28 November, network resilience is once again in sharp focus. For many organisations, the festive trading season is the ultimate stress test, one where downtime can have...

Cautious consumers set the tone for Black Friday 2025

South Africa’s technology and durables (T&D) manufacturers and retailers will face fierce competition for the consumer’s rand during the upcoming Black Friday promotional period, with NIQ South Africa forecasting relatively flat growth in terms of units and...

Vulnerable SA retailers in for brutal peak season

South African retailers face a perfect cybersecurity storm as they gear up for an extended peak season. The busiest time of year will see head offices at their most vulnerable as cyber criminals target overworked staff who are desperate to ensure sales are maximised...

Plan before you swipe: FNB’s guide to smarter Black Friday spending

Black Friday isn’t just a day anymore, it’s a full-blown season of deals, flash sales, and digital buzz. For many South Africans, it’s where saving meets spending, and the thrill of “getting it right” feels like a win. But behind the excitement lies a choice: shop...

Business  has a role in accelerating the Net Zero journey

The shift towards net zero is no longer a distant aspiration; it is now an urgent reality. By Claire Bradbury, sustainability lead at Accenture, Africa As rising global temperatures exacerbate extreme weather events, hastening the pace of the transition is critical....

Huawei puts FTTR at the heart of home and SME

Huawei used Africa Com to showcase how its Fibre to the Room (FTTR) solutions are reshaping broadband into a full digital platform for homes and small businesses across Africa. FTTR extends fibre from the front door into every room, supporting consistent high-speed...

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Java Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Join the DigitalCar Revolution: Java Full Stack Rockstar Wanted!Ignite the Future of Mobility with DigitalCarHey there, code wizard! Tired of boring backend grinds or pixel-pushing that goes nowhere? Step into App Development DigitalCar – where we're building...

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Looking for a Data Scientist to leverage data to drive innovation ! Degree in Data Science, Computer Science or Statistics is needed !Multiple industrial projects,Experience in developing predictive models, understanding business needs, developing data driven...

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My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Contribute to the discovery phase by assisting with business cases, high-level requirements, solution design, and...

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