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...

European telcos drive sustainability as energy costs rise

European telecommunications companies are making significant strides toward a sustainable future, driven by a combination of economic pressures, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder expectations. According to the latest report from International Data Corporation...

E-waste to exceed 100m metric tons by 2030

The global e-waste management market will reach 101,3-million metric tons by 2030 - growing at a CAGR of 6,6% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a recent report from Grand View Research. The rapid pace of technological advancements significantly drives the growth of the...

Why Africa needs data privacy and security laws

The pandemic has driven home the high value of personal data to the global economy, while also highlighting its vulnerability to abuse and attack. In response, governments around the world, including those in Africa, have been reviewing their data privacy and...

Investment disconnect fails to resolve supply chain disruptions

Kathy Gibson reports - Supply chain disruption is nothing new, although we have learnt to deal with it better in the age of globalisation. But 2020 brought a new set of dynamics, resulting in extreme stress and disruption. These issues are not yet resolved - and may...

PC shipments begin to slow

Global shipments of traditional PCs, including desktops, notebooks, and workstations, declined 5,1% in the first quarter of 2022 (1Q22) but exceeded earlier forecasts, according to preliminary results from IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker....

SA nearing a ‘Landfill Day Zero’

Though South Africa does not have any formal statistics on its available landfill space, those in the waste management industry agree that it is rapidly filling up - and that the country is on the verge of a crisis. "We had pretty well-run facilities around the year...

The future of mining

Following the easing of border restrictions, the new normal has seen mining operations around the world adapt through digitalisation at a rate not seen since modern mining techniques were first developed more than 100 years ago. IDC predicts that by the end of this...

SA sets ambitious goals for digital economy

Government has set itself an ambitious target of ensuring that 30% of the economy in South African and SADC (Southern African Development Community) will be digital. This is the word from Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, minister of communications and digital technologies, who...

Telkom, Icasa settle spectrum litigation out of court

Telkom and the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) have reached an out-of-court settlement which brings to an end the high court litigation over the licensing of high demand spectrum. According to Telkom, the settlement addresses the two...

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Storage servers the ideal solution for SMBs

Data is at the heart of any enterprise today, no matter how large or small, writes Anamika Budree, branded sales manager at WD South Africa. Given the rate at which digital content is growing, storage is becoming an increasing concern, and in a connected and...

TaxTim announces one-click tax return filing

As the 21 November tax season deadline fast approaches, taxpayers may find relief knowing that this year there is a new and simpler alternative for submitting their annual tax returns provided by digital tax assistant TaxTim. Until now TaxTim has focussed on assisting...

How the cloud helps SMEs tidy up the IT mess

Cloud backup provider IronTree estimates that one in five South African small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) experience some form of data loss once a year, most commonly as a result of accidents and natural disasters, data corruption, or theft of computing...

Obsidian, Red Hat lay down enterprise security gauntlet

Open source industry partners Obsidian and Red Hat will host a two-day event in October to discuss the feasibility of open source technology as an integrated IT solution for enterprises and the relevant decisions left up to CIOs. The agenda will include in-depth...

Fujitsu adds integrated backup for the mid-market

Fujitsu now makes the planning, implementation and operation of data backup easy for mid-sized businesses and those with branch offices and distributed operations. The Fujitsu Storage Eternus CS200c Integrated Backup Appliance delivers customers a complete backup and...

LG’s Sound Bar brings studio-quality sound home

LG Electronics (LG) has unveiled its newest audio access accessory for today’s generation of flat panel TV units, the NB5540 Sound Bar. Now when users sit back to enjoy their favorite action film, video game or sports final, they’ll be completely immersed in the 4.1...

MDM debuts Datameer Version 5 with Smart Execution

Master Data Management (MDM), the distributor of Datameer in southern Africa, has announced the introduction of Datameer 5.0 with Smart Execution. Datameer 5.0 with Smart Execution is a new patent-pending technology that intelligently and dynamically selects the...

Courier company achieves high-speed recovery with Veeam

The RAM Group of Companies, which includes RAM Hand to Hand Couriers, has cut the time needed to back up the IT systems supporting its always-on business by 95% using Veeam software. “Our IT platform is a critical part of our business,” says group IT manager Lance...

Level 3 and Workonline enhance African network connectivity

Level 3 Communications, a Fortune 500 company that provides local, national and global communications services to enterprise, government and carrier customers, is collaborating with Workonline Communications to provide enhanced network connectivity in Africa....

Database 360 extends UK operations

South African marketing consultancy Database 360 has extended its business in the UK, opening a new office in Richmond, London. According to sales director Louise Robinson: “Having a UK presence allows us to better serve existing, and potential, UK-based clients.”...

Developer – Back-End (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

Client Details:Our client is a Software as a Service (SaaS) company, catering to vendors of asset management solutions with their hosted software. They have carved a niche for themselves by offering affordable premium software across various industries. The...

Senior Front-End Developer – Western Cape Somerset West

Senior Front-End DeveloperResponsibilities/Tasks:·Implement new Front-End requirements using Angular/Typescript and Bootstrap with JavaScript, HTML5, CSS.·Maintain existing Front-End applications written in Angular/Typescript.·Implement the SARS ‘look and feel' and...

Fullstack Developer (Expert) 1380 – Gauteng Pretoria

Full Stack Developer (JAVA)ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:RESTful service development and deployment using Java, JEE, MicroProfile and Quarkus, OpenAPI experience advantageous.Experience with systems integration technologies and techniquesObject Oriented Programming...

Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Woodstock

My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Requirement Elicitation and AnalysisWork closely with business stakeholders to understand their...

Solutions Architect Data Centre Infrastructure – Gauteng Bryanston

Our client, a prominent IT and data center infrastructure provider headquartered in Bryanston, Johannesburg, is seeking a skilled and visionary Data Center Solutions Architect to join their dynamic team. Renowned for their commitment to delivering cutting-edge...

Software Engineer (Go, Java, C/C++) (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading provider of cutting-edge Telecommunications Solutions in Stellenbosch seeks a passionate coder to fill the role of its next Software Engineer with strong Go, Java and C or C++. Joining a highly skilled Agile team, you will work with a strong...

Junior IT Technician – Cape Town

Qualifications: This person should have done some form of IT training course (6 months - 1 year) and understand the basics around PCs, laptops, printers, etc. It would be preferable that this person also has some basic networking and internet related experience.Job...

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