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...

Updated: Cape Town Airport fire

Network and IT services, including airport WiFi and other essential systems, that were affected by a fire at Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) are starting to return to normal. It has been confirmed that a fire occurred on the landside of the airport yesterday....

Reading outcomes for SA children in crisis

The 2030 Reading Panel’s 2026 report reveals that reading levels for South African children are still at crisis point – but some progress is being made. Released today, and drawing on nationally representative data on foundational reading skills across all South...

Trust key for digital asset adoption in Africa

Trust has emerged as the single most influential factor shaping adoption of digital assets across five key African markets: South Africa, Mauritius, Botswana, Kenya and Ghana. Absa's Digital Assets Perception Study, a landmark independent study by Krutham, provides a...

Execs skeptical of cybersecurity value

A massive 90% of non-executive directors (NEDs) lack a measure of confidence in cybersecurity value, according to a new survey from Gartner. Only 10% of NEDs express strong confidence in the value of cybersecurity investments or initiatives, stating they have the...

Knowledge Hub aims to keep G20 outcomes alive

The G20 Legacy Knowledge Hub is set to launch in December 2025. The hub follows the conclusion of the G20 Summit last weekend, and will be launched by SustainaBridge in partnership with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO). While the...

Vodacom in multi-year strategic collaboration with Google Cloud

Vodacom Group has announced a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud to accelerate its digital transformation using Google Cloud’s advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) product portfolio. Under the terms of the collaboration, Vodacom will harness...

Manufacturers faced $18bn loss to ransomware in 2025

In the first three quarters of 2025, ransomware attacks on manufacturing organisations could have generated over $18-billion in losses, according to Kaspersky in collaboration with VDC Research. This figure reflects just the direct cost of an idle workforce during...

Checkers Sixty60 breaks delivery records in Early Black Friday

Checkers Sixty60 has set new records for daily orders, pick rates and on-time deliveries during its Early Black Friday online exclusive promotion. Between 20 and 23 November, Checkers Sixty60 ran online-only deals across both groceries and general merchandise,...

SA schools shine at Inspired Builds robotics competition

Three South African schools – Reddam House Bedfordview, Reddford House The Hills and Reddam House Umhlanga – have earned top honours in the global Inspired Builds robotics competition, a technology challenge involving 111 schools across 24 countries. The annual...

Africa unites to save lives on Red Saturday

The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) and the Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS)  will join blood services across Africa for a ground-breaking blood donation event, Red Saturday, scheduled for Saturday 29 November 2025. The event aims to engage thousands of...

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Mimecast achieves AI Management System Standard ISO 42001  

Mimecast has achieved ISO 42001 certification through the certification body Schellman. As the world’s first AI Management Systems (AIMS) standard, ISO 42001 is an international standard that provides a framework for managing AI risks and opportunities, encourages...

A Kiosk System Like No Other

Delivering excellence in self-service, assisted service, and digital signage with Zebra Technologies As Zebra launches its new Kiosk System, we talk to Senior Product Manager Leonardo Borgini, on the functionality it offers versus competing solutions, why Android, and...

Cybersecurity trends and adoption in Africa

As digital transformation accelerates across Africa and South Africa, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for governments, businesses, and individuals. The growing adoption of new technologies and the evolving sophistication of cyber threats necessitate...

Change the only constant for the cloud ecosystem

Significant shifts in the cloud ecosystem occurred in 2024, driven by factors such as repatriation, sovereignty, and market consolidation. As we kickoff 2025, the cloud landscape can expect to witness further change - meaning that readiness, reassessment, and...

Quantum leap or quantum risk?

The emergence of quantum computing represents a transformative shift in technology, promising unparalleled computational power while posing significant risks, particularly cybersecurity. By Amritesh Anand, vice-president and MD: technology services group at In2IT...

Extreme Networks updates ExtremeCloud Universal ZTNA

The Extreme Networks ExtremeCloud Universal Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) identity-based network access solution has received several new features, according to Duxbury Networking. Universal ZTNA combines Network Access Control and Zero Trust capabilities to...

Transforming e-waste into sustainable tech solutions

In today's world, electronic devices are essential, improving our lives and connecting us like never before. By Doug Woolley, GM and vice-president of Dell Technologies South Africa While this digital evolution has brought about incredible advancements and...

Commvault automates Active Directory forest recovery

Commvault has expanded its platform to provide full and automated forest recovery for Microsoft Active Directory. As organisations continue to combat non-stop cyberattacks and threats, Commvault Cloud Backup & Recovery for Active Directory Enterprise Edition is...

Cisco secures enterprise AI transformation

Cisco has announced Cisco AI Defense to enable and safeguard AI transformation within enterprises. As AI technology advances, new safety concerns and security threats are emerging at an unprecedented speed which existing security solutions are unprepared to protect...

Wise Move partners with MyProperty to simplify home relocation

Online moving services booking platform Wise Move has announced a new partnership with independent property portal MyProperty. With the South African Reserve Bank expected to cut interest rates by 50 basis points to 7.25% by March this year, and a recent spike in new...

Cloud Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Cloud EngineerEnterprise Cloud Transformation | Hyperscalers | DevOps | LLM PlatformsAre you passionate about building, scaling, and operating modern cloud platforms at enterprise scale? We're looking for a Cloud Engineer to join a high-impact cloud transformation...

Senior SQL Developer

Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to design, develop, and optimise robust data solutions that enable exceptional customer experiences and operational efficiency. The Senior SQL Developer will work collaboratively across business and technology teams to...

Business Analyst (Expert) – 0964

Our client in the Auto-mobile (International) sector is looking for a Business AnalystMORE ABOUT THE ROLE:Contract Start Date01-01-2026Contract End Date31-12-2028NationalitySouth African citizens / residents are preferred. Applicants with valid work permits will also...

Cloud Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

Cloud EngineerEnterprise Cloud Transformation | Hyperscalers | DevOps | LLM PlatformsAre you passionate about building, scaling, and operating modern cloud platforms at enterprise scale? We're looking for a Cloud Engineer to join a high-impact cloud transformation...

Senior SQL Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to design, develop, and optimise robust data solutions that enable exceptional customer experiences and operational efficiency. The Senior SQL Developer will work collaboratively across business and technology teams to...

Business Analyst (Expert) – 0964 – Gauteng Centurion

Our client in the Auto-mobile (International) sector is looking for a Business AnalystMORE ABOUT THE ROLE:Contract Start Date01-01-2026Contract End Date31-12-2028NationalitySouth African citizens / residents are preferred. Applicants with valid work permits will also...

Senior Integration Developer

An IT company specializing in digital transformation to help businesses modernize, improve efficiency, and leverage data for growth, are seeking a seasoned Senior Integration Developer to architect, develop, and maintain complex software integrations. You will ensure...

Junior Business Analyst

The successful candidate will be function as the link between business objectives and technology development capabilities. The candidate willprimarily be involved in the analysis and support of functionality.Responsibilities:Develop business requirement specifications...

.NET C# Developer

Education and experience: Bachelor's degree (NQF 7) in Computer Science/Information Systems or an equivalent qualification5-8 years' experience within an application development and support environment5-8 years' experience with Microsoft .Net C# web development.5-8...

Technical Project Manager

Well-established company based on the West Rand seeks a Technical Project Manager to join their team!Requirements SummaryTechnically minded with a hands-on, site-based project management approachExperience in the grain, structural, mechanical, electrical, or rigging...

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