Transport costs keep millions away from work and education

As South Africans face sharply higher fuel prices from yesterday, new Ipsos research shows that transport affordability is already affecting access to work and education for a significant number of people. The nationally representative findings, from the Ipsos...

ID-based attacks rife as phishing, authentication abuse on the rise

Phishing accounted for more than half of cybersecurity incident response engagements in the second quarter of 2026, while authentication abuse was observed in 65% of engagements, according to the latest Incident Response Trends report from Cisco Talos. The findings...

Tech sales under the lash as consumers curb spending

South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market is proving resilient so far in 2026, although retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector are experiencing a number of challenges. This is according to NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa, which has...

Roman space telescope begins its quest to the dark universe

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit where it is hoped it will reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 AM EDT Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch...

Academy of Excellence aims to empowering young innovators

International gaming operator Sisal, in partnership with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has launched the Academy of Excellence in Pretoria, aiming to equip young South Africans with the vital skills needed to thrive in the ever-evolving...

AI, personalisation key to a healthy work relationship

Employees around the world are still not happy at work. The latest HP Word Relationship Index (WRI) reveals that just 28% of knowledge workers have a healthy relationship with work, a one-point increase compared to last year’s findings. However, new findings hone in...

Do AI models process things the same way as the human brain?

Deep Neural Networks – part of the broader family of machine learning – have become increasingly powerful in everyday real-world applications such as automated face recognition systems and self-driving cars. Researchers use Deep Neural Networks, or DNNs, to model the...

5G is paving the path to the metaverse

As 5G uptake in many parts of the world bridges the milestone from early adopters to mass adoption, major new Ericsson research underlines consumers' growing commitment to 5G and their expectations on next-generation uses cases. Called 5G: The Next Wave, the Ericsson...

Cloud empowers disabled contact centre agents

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - Physically disabled people around the world all face the same problems when it comes to holding down a meaningful job. Not only are companies often reluctant to hire people with physical disabilities, but they face the problem of...

Dubai looks to the past to inform its future

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - The creation of Dubai literally from the sands of the desert sounds like a modern-day fairy tale, but it has its roots in a vision for the future, and owes its success to a willingness to embrace innovation and inclusivity. Omar Bin...

Harnessing data, digital tools helps us create better cities

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - Data, the lifeblood of every organisation, is key to the smooth functioning of a smart city. But, as Kaveh Vessali, partner: digital services at PwC, points out, we have gone from not enough data to make meaningful decisions just a...

Economic activity enters 4th consecutive month of decline

The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI) declined further in September 2022 as the local economy buckled under the pressure of severe load shedding and global headwinds. "The BETI weakened to an index level of 131.1, notably lower than the all-time high...

Evolving global risk outpacing organisational preparedness

As global organisations face an increasingly complex risk environment, a new report issued by the AICPA & CIMA and NC State's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Initiative found that the majority have insufficient approaches to risk management and immature ERM...

US and India lead in blockchain talent

Since its inception over a decade ago, the blockchain sector has expanded rapidly and, with the rise in the popularity of digital currencies, the demand for blockchain talent has increased significantly. According to TradingPlatforms.com, the worldwide blockchain...

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Build your career with National Certificate in Business Analysis

IndigoCube is offering a flexible but structured programme for achieving the National Certificate in Business Analysis (NQF Level 6). IndigoCube's programme includes international training material and an exam supplied by B2T Training, a specialist provider of...

Managing identity is at the heart of protecting data

Centrify's recent State of the Corporate Perimeter survey of more than 400 US and UK IT decision makers (ITDMs) shows that, corporations are vulnerable to attack but protecting identity is at the heart of protecting data. While major breaches at iconic brands like...

New Ricoh software suite maximises print productivity

Ricoh announced the launch of a portfolio of software products, including Ricoh TotalFlow Prep 4.0, TotalFlow Print Manager 4.0, TotalFlow Production Manager 4.0 and TotalFlow Path 4.0. The new software is part of the TotalFlow suite and is designed to streamline job...

DIGIPrint Zambia wins Xerox MPS accreditation

Leading Zambian print solutions provider DIGIprint has further enhanced its value proposition by investing in the necessary skills and processes to achieve Xerox Managed Print Services (MPS) accreditation. The certification is provided by Xerox Middle East and Africa...

Lessons learnt from a telehealth deployment

A new IDC Health Insights study, "Empowering Patients and Improving Quality of Care: Telehealth and Telecare in Cornwall", looks at how the Cornwall local council and National Health Services (NHS), together with their partner BT, sought to address the challenges...

Using social media in a crisis

Thanks to smartphones and tablets, the use of social media has exploded. For many people, social media platforms are now much more than a way to keep in touch with friends and family, or to find out what's hot--they are also a way to be alerted to events that could...

HP’s new thin client with 4K support

HP Inc has announced the world's first thin client with native quad UHD/4K display support for breakthrough graphics performance. The HP t730 Thin Client is equipped with next-generation quad-core AMD processing power. The new performance leader in the HP Thin Client...

How retailers can protect against data breaches

During the recent Retail Congress Africa in Cape Town, MasterCard addressed various issues impacting retailers across Africa. A key topic discussed was the protection of data and what retailers can do to protect themselves from data breaches. Retailers have much to...

IT transforms service delivery for the healthcare sector

Access to quality healthcare is considered a basic human right, however, the South African healthcare sector is faced with numerous challenges that impede this essential service delivery. By Johann Joubert, sales manager: Africa at T-Systems South Africa. A shortage...

Principal Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal Business Analyst to join us. As a Principal Business Analyst, you will play a critical role in driving the digital transformation of our banking services.You will primarily be responsible for:Coaching, and...

Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

B degree or equivalent (e.g., BTech/BSc/BCom Informatics/Computer Science/InformationSystem/Computer Engineering/Industrial Engineering/Operations Research); andDiploma in Business AnalysisMinimum eight years' experience in business analysisStrong business process...

Business Analyst (Contract) – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Summary Leading Financial Services Company requires a Business Analyst to join their dynamic team on an initial 6-month contract Description Business Requirements specificationResponsible for Project managing small projectsStakeholder management and...

Banking & Investment Support Administrator

Are you ready and eager to elevate your career within the Investment industry? Is this you?You've got your investment-related degree, gained some technical admin experience and now you want to get stuck into the real technical admin that makes the investment industry...

Support Engineer

This position requires troubleshooting, problem-solving and technical skills using various diagnostic tools. In addition, strong interpersonal skills are required to guide customers through situations, providing customer satisfaction. This may often be under...

Senior SQL Developer- Fully Remote (CH1031)

Our client, offering loyalty programs to retailers, is looking for a Senior SQL Developer to join their team. The purpose of the role is to assist with a re-write of their system, migrating data from Oracle to Microsoft SQL. The candidate will work closely with the...

Senior Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions

We are seeking a senior Project Manager to join our team- hybrid.The successful candidate will be responsible for project managing the execution of:The strategic disintegration of designated businesses within the operating segment. This role will involve close...

Support Engineer – Western Cape Oakdale

This position requires troubleshooting, problem-solving and technical skills using various diagnostic tools. In addition, strong interpersonal skills are required to guide customers through situations, providing customer satisfaction. This may often be under...

Senior SQL Developer- Fully Remote (CH1031) – Gauteng Bryanston

Our client, offering loyalty programs to retailers, is looking for a Senior SQL Developer to join their team. The purpose of the role is to assist with a re-write of their system, migrating data from Oracle to Microsoft SQL. The candidate will work closely with the...

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