Using AI instead of entry-level hiring will cost more later
By 2030, 75% of supply chain organisations that paused hiring for entry-level roles in 2026 will pay premiums upward of 15% for early-career professionals, according to Gartner. “Many organisations are attempting to manage uncertainty today by pausing entry-level...
AI systems security spend: from zero to $8bn
The emerging AI systems security (AISS) market is forecast to grow from essentially zero to nearly $8-billion by 2030 as enterprises move AI applications, models, and agents into production. According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, AISS has moved...
IT upgrades put Khoi-San traditional names on official documents
Khoi-San traditional names can now be used on official documents. Minister of Home Affairs Dr Leon Schreiber handed over the first smart ID produced by the Department of Home Affairs and Government Printing Works that records a Khoi-San traditional name, following the...
Embedded AI in cloud ERP set to speed financial close
Five emerging themes in cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) finance applications will shape the future of the finance function through AI and automation, according to Gartner. Based on these themes, Gartner predicts that finance organisations using cloud ERP...
Microsoft adds AI, offline features to sovereign private cloud
Microsoft has announced new sovereign private cloud capabilities that enable governments and regulated industries to run advanced artificial intelligence (AI), productivity tools and cloud infrastructure securely, including in fully disconnected environments. Key...
Renewed push for visa-free travel in Africa
African policymakers, business leaders and development institutions have renewed calls for visa-free travel across the continent, describing the free movement of people as essential to unlocking Africa’s economic transformation under the African Continental Free Trade...
New phishing campaign exploits Google Tasks notifications
Kaspersky has uncovered a new phishing scheme that abuses legitimate Google Tasks notifications to trick corporate users into revealing corporate login credentials. By leveraging Google's trusted @google.com email domain and notification system, attackers bypass...
Applications open for 2026 Samsung Solve For Tomorrow Now
Applications for the 2026 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow (SFT) competition are now open. The competition invites Grade 10 and 11 learners from public schools in South Africa to submit innovative STEM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) solutions that...
Budget 2026: Payroll, tax systems are core compliance infrastructure
Stronger revenue without higher taxes is being driven by data-led enforcement, making payroll and tax technology a critical risk control for business. South Africa’s 2026 Budget, by Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana, makes a decisive statement about the future of...
Budget 2026: offshore discretionary allowance doubled
South African couples can now transfer up to R4-million offshore per year without Reserve Bank approval or a SARS tax clearance certificate, following this week’s Budget announcement that the single discretionary allowance has been doubled from R1-million to...
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Electronically-enabled algorithm supports better clinical decisions
A South African first of its kind tool is transforming patient care locally by leveraging Netcare’s advanced electronic medical records system and abundant clinical data. This will help clinicians identify risk of deterioration from common causes earlier among...
Lenovo ISG drives a new era for data centres
In an age of increased digitalisation and the emergence of AI solutions, the data centre is once again companies’ most vital tool in staying competitive. Which is why Lenovo’s Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG), with its range of data centre infrastructure solutions...
Services underpin user success
Work used to be a place that people went to: today companies understand that it’s what people do – and where they are shouldn’t make any difference. The idea of the remote or hybrid workplace may have become widespread after the disruptions of the Covid-19 pandemic...
Lenovo in a push to democratise IT
Lenovo is approaching the burgeoning AI opportunity with its Smarter AI for All strategy. “We came up with this manta as a result of customers asking us what Lenovo is doing with AI,” says Yugen Naidoo, GM: Lenovo Southern Africa. “We realised we needed to democratise...
Understand the real value of CRM in a modern telecoms business
The telecommunications sector in Africa is evolving from a network-centric to a customer-centric business model, where deeply understanding the individual behaviour of subscribers is becoming a competitive differentiator. Craig Palmer, CEO of VAS-X In Africa,...
How modern regtech can help dethrone cash
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Bridging the cybersecurity workforce gap
The digital age has brought unparalleled opportunities for innovation, connectivity, and economic growth. By Hamid Maher, Kevin Huard, Hakim Hamane, Younes Zrikem of Boston Consulting Group At the same time, it has also introduced a growing array of cyber threats that...
Challenges and opportunities for SMEs
South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have had a tumultuous few years, affected by a broad spectrum of political and economic issues. Despite these challenges, many business owners managed to keep their businesses afloat, and some have even found...
What diversity in education looks like, and why it matters
South Africa’s classrooms mirror the complexity of our broader society: a blend of cultures, languages, histories, and perspectives, working towards a common goal. And, while this diversity is one of our greatest strengths, it brings with it the responsibility to...
How GenAI is leaking companies’ secrets
Beneath the surface of GenAI’s outputs lies a massive, mostly unregulated engine powered by data – your data. And whether it’s through innocent prompts or habitual oversharing, users are feeding these machines with information that, in the wrong hands, becomes a...
Utilities Analyst at Ability Executive Recruitment – Western Cape Stellenbosch
We are seeking a technically strong and detail-oriented Utilities Analyst to support the Utilities Manager in overseeing utilities billing accuracy, consumption monitoring, recoveries, municipal query resolution, and leakage investigations across a multi-site property...
Network Engineer (12 Months Contract) – Gauteng Johannesburg
The successful candidate will hold a relevant Degree or National Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent, coupled with at least 3-4 years' experience in an ICT Network Engineer role. Industry certifications such as...
SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) 2001 – Gauteng Pretoria
Job DescriptionCoordination between development and support environmentsAssisting with the business casePlanning and monitoringEliciting requirementsRequirements organisationTranslating and simplifying requirementsRequirements management and communicationRequirements...
SAP ABAP Developer (Expert) – Gauteng Pretoria
Job DescriptionUnderstand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users forBusiness Blueprint documentABAP debugging beneficial (Workbench related knowledge of new development/enhancements)Setting up the organization...
ServiceNow Developer (Expert) 0964 NM
ServiceNow-based custom application development.Review and streamline existing code, including API's / interfaces.Transfer custom code into the ServiceNow standard framework.Development and conception of new features.Supporting of our ServiceNow customers regarding...
SENIOR DATABSE AND APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER
The successful candidate will hold a relevant Degree/National Diploma in Information Technology/Computer Science/ Information Systems or equivalent coupled with at least 3-4 years' experience in an ICT applications development, implementation, support and maintenance...
Senior Database and Applications Developer
Well established business is seeking to appoint a Senior Database and Applications Developer.Requirements:The successful candidate will hold:A relevant Degree/National Diploma in Information Technology/Computer Science/ Information Systems or equivalent coupled with...
Full Stack Developer (Entry) 1054
Ability to develop within a specific sought-after programming languageStrong working knowledge with software development tools, techniques and approaches used to build application solutionsWorking knowledge with software development tools, techniques and approaches...
ServiceNow Developer (Expert) 0964 NM – Gauteng Pretoria
ServiceNow-based custom application development.Review and streamline existing code, including API's / interfaces.Transfer custom code into the ServiceNow standard framework.Development and conception of new features.Supporting of our ServiceNow customers regarding...
SENIOR DATABSE AND APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
The successful candidate will hold a relevant Degree/National Diploma in Information Technology/Computer Science/ Information Systems or equivalent coupled with at least 3-4 years' experience in an ICT applications development, implementation, support and maintenance...
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