SA holds its own as global AI adoption accelerates

Worldwide adoption of artificial intelligence continued to rise in the first quarter of 2026, according to Microsoft’s Global AI Diffusion Q1 2026 Trends and Insights report from its AI Economy Institute. During the quarter, AI usage increased by 1,5 percentage points...

Enterprise AI hits the wall

Enterprise AI is outgrowing the architecture and infrastructure beneath it as data privacy and sovereignty requirements tighten, according to new research from NTT Data. The latest research finds a widening split between enterprises that are redesigning AI for...

Information integrity passes geopolitics as the top risk

Information integrity risk, caused by the proliferation of AI‑enabled decision-making and uncertain AI transparency requirements, gained the top rank of emerging risks for the first quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk...

SA skills gap: Where talent supply and employer demand collide

South Africa faces a persistent disconnect between the talent available in the labour market and the qualifications that employers are seeking, according to the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report for April. Around half (54%) of job adverts posted in the last 12...

Obituary: Pravin Gordhan

Pravin Gordhan, former Minister of Public Enterprise and SARS commissioner, has died. Known for his activism credentials and opposition to corruption, Gordhan succumbed to cancer at the age of 75. Gordhan was appointed as Commissioner of the South African Revenue...

African tourism improves climate footprint

The have unveiled new data detailing the climate footprint of the travel and tourism sector in Africa. According to the new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Saudi-based Sustainable Tourism Global Centre, between 2010 and 2019, the sector...

Online retail passes R50bn in 2022

Online retail in South Africa passed the R50-billion milestone in 2022, driven by an ongoing boom in demand for home deliveries, according to new research findings released today. “Online Retail in South Africa 2022”, a study conducted by World Wide Worx with...

Telcos to reward the use of digital tools

Up until now, most telcos have tended to save their best smartphone or service discounts and incentives for new customers. However, GlobalData analyst Emma Mohr-McClune predicts that telcos will start turning that traditional paradigm on its head in 2023 by instead...

Why is ChatGPT making waves in AI?

Artificial intelligence (AI) research and deployment company OpenAI recently announced the official launch of ChatGPT, a new model for conversational AI. According to OpenAI, the dialogue provided by this platform makes it possible for ChatGPT to “answer follow-up...

Africans believe climate change is already affecting their lives

A massive 88% of Africans surveyed believe that climate change is already affecting their everyday life. Meanwhile, 61% of respondents believe that climate change and environmental damage have affected their income or source of livelihood; and 76% of African...

Solid improvement in SA business debt conditions

There has been a strong improvement in South African business debt conditions in Q3, according to new insight from Experian South Africa. The Experian Business Debt Index (BDI) increased in Q3 from Q2 2022, rising to 1.649, from an upwardly revised 1.044. The increase...

Outsourcing key to overcoming the cybersecurity skills gap

Outsourcing cybersecurity services will become integral to every effective corporate cybersecurity strategy in 2023, says Kaspersky. The importance of such an approach becomes even more critical at a time when third-party research shows that 75% of companies across...

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How to effectively manage staff during the silly season

As the holiday or 'silly season' approaches, it becomes even more important for employers and management to keep an eye on motivation and productivity levels within their organisations, as employees can sometimes find it hard to focus during this time, owing to the...

Trend Micro signs up Obscure Technologies

Trend Micro South Africa has signed up Obscure Technologies as a distributor of its full suite of security products in the SADC region. Obscure Technologies is a specialised security distribution business, primarily focused on brand and channel development, says...

Property buyers, sellers favour digital platforms

Property portals are now the 'go-to' hunting grounds for selling properties and are using these platforms to maximise exposure and reach. Digital tools have become the major focus, with traditional media such as print, taking a backseat. Options available in the...

Why CMOs should commit to an innovation budget

Johan Walters, head of C2C Labs, says chief marketing officers (CMOs) are always looking for new ways to differentiate their brands. Newer technologies such as AR and VR offer huge opportunity to position a brand. But unless innovation is properly managed, measured...

Unlegislated ‘other’ leave not a right

Employers are free to offer staff various types of leave, not covered by legislation, but recognised and governed by company policy and contracts - however, as HCM experts explain, this 'other leave' is not a right and ought to be seen as a privilege. Nicol Myburgh,...

Worker demands when it comes to on-the-job training

s students have taken to the streets demanding #feesmustfall and the de-colonisation of education in higher education institutions, workers have some demands of their own. Workers are expecting and sometimes demanding a personal growth plan. "Workers want more than...

parnters deliver compliant cloud-based call recording

CallCabinet and virtual PBX platform wholesaler Contineo Virtual Communications have combined forces to offer the local channel a plug-and-play compliant call recording solution for the enterprise market, based on CallCabinet's cloud-based Atmos. Laurent Pieton,...

ESET debuts early warning service

ESET is to offer ESET Threat Intelligence, a service that predicts and proactively notifies customers of real-time threats targeting their businesses so they can be more flexible when adapting to a rapidly changing threat landscape. The service will be rolled out...

Don’t just hand over personal information

South Africans are all too trusting when it comes to their personal information, and that can be dangerous. Sarel Lamprecht, MD of leading cyber insurance company Phishield, says that very few South Africans realise that when they hand over their ID cards for scanning...

F5 delivers cloud application services

F5 Networks has unveiled a series of solutions and innovations designed for customers requiring rich, consistent application services across private, public, and hybrid cloud application deployments. In addition, F5 announced combined solutions with Equinix Cloud...

Senior Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are looking to hire a Senior Developer who will be a seasoned member of the Front-End team. As a Senior Developer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable customer-facing applications. A solid techie with insight...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

Client Details: Our client is a leading IT services company with expertise in telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly...

IT Support Technician

IT Support Technician - Johannesburg South REQUIREMENTS:Microsoft A+ & N+ EssentialNational Senior Certificate (matric) or technical equivalentNetworking experience (LAN, WAN & Wireless)Server Backup Administration2 - 3 years' experience in a similar...

Senior BI Developer (JHB Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of Data-driven, Efficient & Cost-effective Tech Solutions in Joburg seeks the expertise of a Senior BI Developer whose core role will entail data modeling, dashboard creation, and using your analytical skills to provide valuable...

Full Stack Developer / Senior PHP Developer

As a Full Stack Developer at the company, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining the company's web applications. You will work closely with their cross-functional team to implement new features, improve performance, and ensure the highest...

Mid-level software developer

Kloof - Are you a passionate software developer with experience in developing web applications with the ability to work on both front and back-end technologies. Are ready to make an impact with your coding skills? This is an exciting opportunity that could be your...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...

IT Support Technician – Gauteng Ormonde

IT Support Technician - Johannesburg South REQUIREMENTS:Microsoft A+ & N+ EssentialNational Senior Certificate (matric) or technical equivalentNetworking experience (LAN, WAN & Wireless)Server Backup Administration2 - 3 years' experience in a similar...

Senior BI Developer (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Rosebank

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of Data-driven, Efficient & Cost-effective Tech Solutions in Joburg seeks the expertise of a Senior BI Developer whose core role will entail data modeling, dashboard creation, and using your analytical skills to provide valuable...

Full Stack Developer / Senior PHP Developer – Remote Remote

As a Full Stack Developer at the company, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining the company's web applications. You will work closely with their cross-functional team to implement new features, improve performance, and ensure the highest...

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