20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing

Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...

Unemployed are least likely to prioritise betting spending-limit tools

The online betting group most likely to prioritise debt repayment with a windfall is also the group least likely to ask regulators or operators for spending controls, according to new research from Softswiss. Fewer than four in 10 unemployed South Africans think...

AI-first enterprises will win big if they do it right

Kathy Gibson reports - Enterprises that are reshaping and reinventing business domains around artificial intelligence (AI) are on track to experience great return on investment (ROI) and become more competitive. But there is a currently a big disconnect between AI...

AI leaders join call for a slowdown in new developments

The call for a global slowdown on artificial intelligence (AI) development is gaining traction, with the leaders of the some of the world’s largest AI companies adding their voices. On Saturday, Anthropic CEO Dr Dario Amodei penned an essay calling for AI companies to...

Alcohol industry’s significant role in SA’s economy

A new report from The Drinks Federation of South Africa (DF-SA) - The Contribution of the Alcohol Beverage Industry to the Economy of South Africa - highlights the alcohol industry’s significant role in advancing the nation's economic development through tax...

Economists warn on debt and political polarisation

Easing inflation and strong global commerce are fuelling cautious optimism for recovery - but elevated debt levels are becoming a growing concern in both advanced (53%) and developing (64%) economies, according to the latest Chief Economists Outlook from the World...

Another strong quarter for EMEA in the security appliance market

Vendor revenue in the overall security appliance market grew 5,7% year over year in the second quarter of 2022 (2Q22) reaching over $4,9-billion and representing a $269-million increase compared to the same quarter in 2021, according to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly...

Intel and Broadcom in Wi-Fi 7 milestone

Intel and Broadcom have showcased the industry's first cross-vendor Wi-Fi 7 demonstration, with over-the-air speeds greater than 5 gigabits per second. The trial used an Intel Core processor-based laptop with a Wi-Fi 7 solution connected to a Broadcom Wi-Fi 7 access...

Don’t miss Saucecode at AI Expo

The countdown to AI Expo has begun. On 19 and 20 September 2022 Sandton Convention Centre will play host to companies demonstrating the business value in smart processes and automation. Saucecode is a South African start-up that is taking on the global automation...

Disruption rife as cybercrime hits home

Kathy Gibson reports – Cybersecurity is a very polarising issue – companies are either convinced they will never be attacked or they are completely paranoid. This is an observation from Akhilesh Tuteja, global cyber security practice co-leader at KPMG, who goes on to...

Cybersecurity is a big focus for African organisations

The cyber landscape in Africa is highly dynamic and rapidly evolving, propelled by widespread digitisation and matched by adequate investments in protecting assets and data from cyber threats. In fact, KPMG Africa’s Africa Cyber Security Outlook 2022 survey, launched...

Surprise disruptions that could blindside CIOs

CIOs must take time to consider "what if" scenarios to avoid being blindsided by social, behavioural and technological disruptions. David Yockelson, vice-president analyst at Gartner, says many disruptions that seem futuristic may be closer than we think. "Disruptions...

These trends are driving metaverse technology adoption

Six trends are driving the use of metaverse technologies today and will continue to drive its use over the next three to five years, according to Gartner. Marty Resnick, vice-president analyst at Gartner says that, while widescale adoption of metaverse technologies is...

BETI dips again as economy struggles to gain momentum

The monthly BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), a fast indicator of underlying economic trends in the South African economy, tracked lower levels in August, mirroring the challenging economic environment. "The BETI index level moderated further to...

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Click n Compare sees African growth

CNC Group (CNC), parent company of Click n Compare, the South African-focused comparison website is expanding their African footprint after a very successful year with a strong month on month growth of 40%. Alongside the South African success of the brand comes now...

Move to management level with a PGD

A postgraduate diploma in business administration (PGD) helps professionals to make the leap from operating as a professional with specific skills, to becoming an excellent manager, says Dr Renosi Mokate, the Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL)...

Software AG unveils logistics solution

Software AG has unveiled a Smart Logistics blueprint for its Digital Business Platform. The Digital Business Platform combines capabilities to digitise, analyse and monetise assets by enabling cutting edge digital applications. The Smart Logistics blueprint overlays...

LG wins four EISA Awards

LG Electronics (LG) took home four European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) Awards this year, marking the fourth consecutive recognition for LG’s OLED TV and the second year for a G Series smartphone. The prestigious EISA Awards are decided annually by a panel of...

Cyber security conference to address risks

“Threat actors” in the cyber and mobile security arena have been posing more and more of a threat to the South African digital banking landscape. The focus has moved away from individuals, who were traditionally seen as the weak link, and now falls on banks and...

Ericsson showcases cloud leadership at IDF15

Ericsson demonstrated key technologies from its cloud infrastructure portfolio at the Intel Developer Forum 2015 (IDF15), an industry and media event held from 18 to 20 August in San Francisco, US.The event showcased Ericsson's cloud technology leadership to a broad...

VMstore T5000 All-Flash series from TIntri

Tintri has announced the release of the Tintri VMstore T5000 All-Flash series. The VMstore T5000 joins the award winning T800 Hybrid-Flash series to create a portfolio of VM-aware storage platforms that offer enterprises and service providers their choice of storage,...

MTN Business launches SDP in Mpumalanga

MTN Business has reaffirmed its commitment to develop small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within Nelspruit by extending its supplier development programme (SDP) and accelerator programme (AP), the company’s enterprise development initiatives, to the Mpumalanga...

Sentech strengthens supply chain

On 21 August 2015, Sentech officially launched its Business Growth Programme, an initiative aligned to Sentech’s enterprise and supplier development strategy. Sentech have partnered with Raizcorp to develop a one-of-a-kind business growth programme that will...

Dell names Woolley as new GM

Dell has confirmed the appointment of Douglas Woolley as general manager of its South Africa business, responsible for leading 280 team members. Woolley succeeds Stewart Van Graan, Dell’s previous South Africa GM, who will take on a new expanded role as Enterprise...

IT Technical Manager – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Manager to lead their technical team and drive the successful delivery of IT projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of...

Software Tester – Remote – Remote Remote

Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Software Tester to join their development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our clients C# MVC web application and REST API. This role involves planning,...

DevOps Engineer-Cloud Network Security

Are you passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technology to ensure top-notch security in cloud environments? Our client is seeking a talented DevOps Engineer specializing in Cloud Network Security to join their dynamic team! ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:...

X2 Senior Solution Architects

We are seeking X2 Senior Managed Service Solution Architects who will play a pivotal role within iOCO; being responsible for crafting comprehensive and innovative solutions in response to client requirements, particularly those outlined in Request for Proposals (RFPs)...

Data Scientist

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a software consulting house with over 3 decades of tech driven solutions using the latest cutting-edge technology. Our client is seeking a Data Scientist with experience in data science roles, including hands-on experience...

Business Analyst

To enable change by defining the needs and the rationale for change, to understand the current state, to define the future state, and to determine the activities required to move from the current to the future state by applying the principles of business analysis,...

DevOps Engineer-Cloud Network Security – Gauteng Menlyn

Are you passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technology to ensure top-notch security in cloud environments? Our client is seeking a talented DevOps Engineer specializing in Cloud Network Security to join their dynamic team! ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:...

X2 Senior Solution Architects – Gauteng Gauteng

We are seeking X2 Senior Managed Service Solution Architects who will play a pivotal role within iOCO; being responsible for crafting comprehensive and innovative solutions in response to client requirements, particularly those outlined in Request for Proposals (RFPs)...

Data Scientist – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a software consulting house with over 3 decades of tech driven solutions using the latest cutting-edge technology. Our client is seeking a Data Scientist with experience in data science roles, including hands-on experience...

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