How is AI going to impact future jobs?
Kathy Gibson reports from the IITPSA Workforce Conference – The fear that AI will lead to wholesale job losses is front and centre of the current debate. But as AI comes of age, and organisations start implementing it into their workforces, we have an opportunity to...
These are the new skills employers want
Kathy Gibson reports from the IITPSA Workforce Conference – With technology changing faster than ever, organisations can be conflicted about what ICT skills they should be employing. AI is a relatively new entrant to the ICT skills gap lists, first being named in 2024...
Shoppers want more choices for payment
Despite retailers offering more ways to pay than ever, no single payment method is preferred by even one in five South African online shoppers, according to new research from World Wide Worx. The Online Retail in South Africa 2026 study shows instant EFT or automated...
Rooibos is heading for space
The Rooibos in Space project has taken another step towards fruition with the safe dispatch of seeds for the next International Space Station (ISS) mission. Allison Areias, US consul general in Cape Town hosted a farewell for the South African school and university...
Africa gains governance momentum, but sustaining progress is the real test
Africa was the second best-performing region for governance progress in the 2026 Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI), with 71% of the African countries assessed in both 2025 and 2026 achieving higher overall scores. However, the continent remains the lowest-scoring...
Vehicle crime risk on the decline, says Tracker
Vehicle crime remains a harsh reality in South Africa, but the risk faced by motorists today is significantly lower than it was three decades ago, according to Tracker, which says its historical crime data points to a decline in vehicle theft and hijackings from 4% in...
Huawei shakes up AI with new server architecture
Kathy Gibson reports from AI Expo Africa in Sandton – Huawei is launching a new AI infrastructure the will offer a scalable platform for organisations of all sizes. Clinton George, solution architect at Huawei SAT computing, marketing and solutions sales department,...
AI innovation moves at speed
Kathy Gibson reports from AI Expo Africa in Sandton – The speed at which the artificial intelligence (AI) market is moving is unprecedented in the technology space. Keith Jones, co-founder of tech accelerator SW7, comments that the quality and content of conversations...
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,...
AI, big data, cloud and cybersecurity boost job market
The global job market experienced an increase in Q3 with job postings up by 4,6% quarter-on-quarter, according to GlobalData’s Job Analytics Database, indicating that hiring momentum recovered after the decline in Q2. GlobalData’s latest report – Global Hiring...
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AI changes the speed and scale of cyber risks, but not the fundamentals
For all the uncertainty surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), one thing remains certain – its impact on the security landscape. Where enterprises are concerned, this is true on two very important fronts, writes Chris Mulder, senior solutions architect at Red Hat....
Unsanctioned AI tools are a pervasive risk to the business
Security teams cannot secure what they don’t know is there, writes Richard Frost, head of technology solutions and consulting at Armata Cyber Security. Shadow AI has become one of the most prevalent forms of shadow IT in 2026, with unsanctioned AI tools adopted by...
Rethink digital security in an evolving African threat landscape
As Africa’s digital economy matures and the continent becomes increasingly mobile‑first and digitally connected, growth opportunities are expanding, but so too are the opportunities for fraudsters to exploit the systems and channels businesses rely on to engage with...
Your cybersecurity is only as strong as your talent
For 55% of South African cybersecurity teams, staffing is already a problem. By Zuleika Pinda, head of recruitment and talent sourcing at Paracon by Adcorp ISACA’s 2025 State of Cybersecurity report found that 65% of organisations have unfilled cybersecurity...
SA’s critical infrastructure needs to rethink video data storage
Video surveillance has evolved dramatically during the past decade, writes Rudie Opperman, manager for engineering and training: MEA at Axis Communications. The adoption of edge and data-driven technologies has repositioned it from merely serving security use cases to...
Cyber risk begins long before an attack
Cyber incidents are usually discussed from the moment an attacker appears, even though the conditions that determine how damaging that attack can be take place much earlier. By Frik van der Westhuizen, CEO of EQPlus Over time, a business influences its own exposure...
Payment processing should optimise in-store profit
Payments are still mostly seen as a budget line item by most retailers. It’s a necessary annoyance that needs to be negotiated with a bank or provider and a set of terminals that needs to be as cost-effective as possible. But this misses an incredible opportunity...
What your email gateway may not be seeing
I do not think most organisations are ignoring email security, writes Michael Currie, director at The Cloud Crew. They have filters, policies, awareness training, endpoint protection, and often a secure email gateway that has been in place for years. Attackers know...
Changing compliance from onerous to excellence with AI intelligence
Compliance is challenging on multiple levels, but perhaps the most significant is scale. Once a business is processing millions of transactions, checking activity against established policies and controls, while investigating exceptions, places a considerable...
The exponential expansion of the enterprise attack surface
The risk to the business has grown significantly thanks to the widening footprint of the enterprise attack surface, writes Richard Frost, head of technology solutions and consulting at Armata Cyber Security. The enterprise risk footprint has grown exponentially. Until...
Intermediate Backend Developer (C# & C++) – Centurion /JHB – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT :A leading Security Solutions provider based in Centurion is seeking a Senior Backend Developer with strong C++ experience to join its Development and Engineering team.This role is primarily focused on C++ backend development, with some exposure to C# and...
Endpoint & Identity Support Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Endpoint & Identity Support Engineer will provide dedicated technical support for the endpoint, identity and authentication components that underpin Client's Cisco Secure Access environment. The role will work closely with the Cisco Secure Access Lead Engineer...
Endpoint & Identity Support Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
The Endpoint & Identity Support Engineer will provide dedicated technical support for the endpoint, identity and authentication components that underpin Client's Cisco Secure Access environment. The role will work closely with the Cisco Secure Access Lead Engineer...
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Our Pretoria based client is looking for 3 x Business systems Analysts for hybrid contracts ending in March 2027.Process Management:Analyse CARF policy, legislative, regulatory, and operational requirements and assess their impact on business processes and...
.NET Developer – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Cape Town, Bellville is currently looking for a .NET Developer to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Design, develop, test and maintain scalable enterprise applications using C#, .NET and related Microsoft...
Data Analyst
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Data Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
We are committed to locating the ideal job for you, so we kindly advise against paying for this service.There are no costs associated with securing employment with us.Job Title: Data AnalystDepartment: Sales / Business IntelligenceLocation: DurbanAbout UsStratogo is a...
Senior Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you a seasoned Java Developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, designing smart systems and turning ideas into high-performing applications? We're looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer with strong Java expertise, a passion for backend...
Senior Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Are you a seasoned Java Developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, designing smart systems and turning ideas into high-performing applications? We're looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer with strong Java expertise, a passion for backend...
Managed services Network Engineer (L2)
As an MS Network Engineer (L2) at the company in South Africa, you will provide managed networking services, proactively resolving technical incidents and ensuring client infrastructure meets SLAs. Responsibilities include managing complex tickets, coaching junior...
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