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...

SA’s key industries come under fire from DDoS attacks

South Africa has become one of the most targeted countries globally for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against certain key industries, including financial and computer services. New data from NetScout’s Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of...

With sustained stress, workers turn to escapist behaviours

There has been a steady year‑on‑year rise in addictive behaviours among South African employees, reflecting how prolonged stress is reshaping the ways people cope, escape and self‑manage emotional pressure. Drawn from a five‑year analysis of Lyra Southern Africa’s...

SA has world’s highest cyberattack rate, identity visibility gap

South African companies have significant gaps in workforce password security, underscoring growing risks as they contend with rising cyber threats, increasing regulatory pressure, and limited visibility into user identities and access. This is according to a new study...

How Prasa plans to modernise the railways

Kathy Gibson reports - The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) has a bold plan for modernising the country's railways, and will invest over R100-billion in the process. This is the word from Hishaam Emeran, CEO of Prasa, who says the agency has a clear...

People-first strategies key for flexible working

New research from Ricoh Europe reveals that the majority of organisations lack the technology to support flexible working - with only 30% of European employees saying they have all the technology to collaborate seamlessly when working with colleagues. "Organisations...

Ransomware is number one security threat for organisations

Check Point Research (CPR) has released its "Cyber Attack Trends: 2022 Mid-Year Report" highlighting how cyberattacks have become firmly entrenched as a state-level weapon, including the new ransomware method of "Country Extortion" and state-affiliated hacktivism, and...

Healthy life expectancy in Africa rises by 10 years

Healthy life expectancy in the African region has increased on average 10 years per person between 2000 and 2019, a World Health Organization (WHO) assessment reports, a greater rise than in any other region of the world during the same period. The report also notes...

Proliferation of health info can contribute to anxiety disorders

The vast array of health-related information available online and the numerous discussions surrounding Covid-19 could increase the likelihood of developing a health anxiety disorder, but it is important to note that a health anxiety diagnosis does not preclude the...

Cybercriminals are getting to you through your router

Prevailing wisdom is to make sure that your computer and any linked cloud services are protected to the hilt with software and support services to detect and prevent malicious ransomware and other cybercriminal attacks. However, another vulnerable frontier is every...

African teachers strive to become future-fit

As the effects of the pandemic continue to be felt on the education system, schools must navigate the imperative to catch up with national curriculums while providing future-proof classrooms and learning environments. And teachers are keen to gear up their skills to...

Redesigned networks the answer to ongoing supply chain issues

Supply chain leaders have had to adapt to the challenges of the last couple of years, with the most popular shift being to a hybrid regional model with local and regional elements embedded in global networks. A massive 95% of respondents t a Gartner supply chain...

Crypto collapse and rising smart attacks define security landscape

During Q2 2022, distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks reached a new level as the share of smart attacks and average duration saw steep increases. Compared to the previous year, the average duration of a DDoS attack rose 100 times, reaching 3 000 minutes. The...

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Sa can access largest African-music streaming app

Mziiki, a music streaming application and mobile site offering the most diverse and largest collection of African music, has arrived in South Africa. Available on iOS, Android and Blackberry as well as on a .mobi and traditional web site, Mziiki gives music lovers...

Increased mobility drives backup, additional storage capacity

The evolution and proliferation of a vast array of mobile devices has resulted in the 'mobile warrior' becoming the stalwart of many businesses. From large multinationals with branch offices in multiple regions, to local entrepreneurs with their own business who visit...

Black Friday ups the ante for e-commerce

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Well, for some that is. For others, it marks the start of a crazy time of year when malls and parking lots are too full, the possibility of being bumped by a trolley increases, queues stretch into aisles and outdoors - all to...

Jasco is Avaya’s 2015 Partner of the Year in SA

Jasco Enterprise, an Avaya Platinum Partner, has been awarded the prestigious accolade of 2015 Partner of the Year South Africa. The Avaya Partner Connect conference is an annual event aimed at providing Avaya partners and resellers with an opportunity to network and...

FNB Life boosts access to funeral insurance

FNB Life is expanding the number of convenient channels to take up its Funeral Plan by adding it to the FNB Cellphone Banking platform. The introduction of a more convenient channel will contribute to broadening financial inclusion by allowing customers to take up...

Tips on invoking your business continuity plan

Growing numbers of organisations in the private and public sectors have business continuity and disaster recovery plans in place to ensure organisational resilience in the face of disaster. A few organisations fully understand what events should trigger the invocation...

Maxim opts for mobile-first workplace

Maxim Integrated Products, a global leader of highly integrated analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, is upgrading its global infrastructure with a combination of Aruba's 802.11ac Wi-Fi solution and HPE switches. Using a suite of combined Aruba and HPE products,...

How the human cloud is making it rain for business

When most people think of "the cloud", they think of the internet or data storage. But the cloud is evolving into a human resource  - the "human cloud" - and changing the way we work, writes Andre Hugo, co-founder and chief jammer at M4JAM (Money for Jam). Thanks to...

New home alert system is widely available

The new low-cost AG50 Wireless Home Alert System is now available for ordinary lower income households and communities across South Africa. Derick Roberts, CEO of TruTeq Devices, comments: "This new game changing wireless security product will bring peace of mind and...

Head of SALT Software Engineering – Western Cape Cape Town

A well-established research business is seeking to appoint a Head of SALT Software EngineeringMain Purpose of job: Lead a team of Software Engineers.Qualification:PhD(Eng) + 5 years; or MEng/MSc(Eng) + 7 years; or BEng/BSc(Eng) + 9 years, practical experience in the...

Java Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

looking for a person who enjoys developing and improving backend applications 5 years experience using Java, preferably the Spring framework (Spring Integration, Spring Data Rest, and Spring Cloud Stream)Experience designing, and developing RESTful API'sSolid...

Senior IT Engineer – Gauteng Bryanston

Our fantastic client in the financial industry is looking to appoint a Degreed individual to take up this newly created position! You will be responsible for the oversight of the Helpdesk Consultants as well as the provision of remote and desktop support to multiple...

Data Engineer

Data EngineerJoin a leadership team that is ahead of the game!Our client an International African Tech Company is looking for propellor-heads to join their dynamic team of Data Scientists and Consultants. If you are looking for a career where you can learn and develop...

UI5 Developer

Are you a talented and passionate UI5 Developer looking to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a dynamic individual with a strong background in SAP UI5 development to join our innovative team. As a UI5 Developer, you will play a crucial role in...

L2 Network Engineer

Role Purpose: The role of Network Engineer is responsible for building and maintaining the day-to-day operation of the organisation's computer network.Operates the company's internal data communications systems.Plans, designs, and implements local and wide-area...

Commercial Analyst

As a Commercial Analyst, you will be at the heart of our client's Operations, Sales, and Finance teams, ensuring a seamless flow of financial processes. Your primary mission is to collaborate closely with various departments, guaranteeing accurate invoicing,...

Data Engineer – Remote Remote

Data EngineerJoin a leadership team that is ahead of the game!Our client an International African Tech Company is looking for propellor-heads to join their dynamic team of Data Scientists and Consultants. If you are looking for a career where you can learn and develop...

UI5 Developer – Gauteng Rosebank

Are you a talented and passionate UI5 Developer looking to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a dynamic individual with a strong background in SAP UI5 development to join our innovative team. As a UI5 Developer, you will play a crucial role in...

L2 Network Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

Role Purpose: The role of Network Engineer is responsible for building and maintaining the day-to-day operation of the organisation's computer network.Operates the company's internal data communications systems.Plans, designs, and implements local and wide-area...

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