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...

Private 5G network market to reach $36,08bn by 2030

The global private 5G network market size is estimated to reach $36,08-billion by 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 54,1% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. Significantly growing demand for ultra-reliable...

New board for WASPA

The Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA), an independent self-regulatory body for mobile application and service providers in South Africa, has announced the appointment of its new board for the upcoming year. The announcement also coincides...

Atlas VPN comes to the aid of Ukraine journalists

As Ukraine is hit with a wave of DDoS attacks during the current invasion by Russia, Atlas VPN is giving free subscriptions to journalists in the country to ensure the free flow of information. "As we stand for freedom online and beyond, we wish to help journalists...

Africa the ‘enduring epicentre of mobile money’

Africa and Asia are the home of mobile money, where the shift to digital wallets is in full swing in countries with high smartphone penetration, and where consumers are embracing digital payments. This is the finding of a white paper published by TerraPay with IBS,...

Fourth radio interface technology added to 5G standards

Members of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have approved a fourth technology as part of ongoing standards development for 5G mobile services. Known as "DECT 5G-SRIT", the new technology supports a range of uses, from wireless telephony and audio...

Ongoing shift to edge computing will change data centres

Significant, industry-wide investment in edge computing will change the profile of the data centre ecosystem over the next four years, increasing the edge component of total compute by 29% over that time, from 21% of total compute to 27% in 2026. The magnitude of the...

‘Tatooine-like’ exoplanet spotted by ground-based telescope

A rare exoplanet which orbits around two stars at once - like Luke Skywalker's home planet of Tatooine in the Star Wars universe - has been detected using a ground-based telescope by a team led by the University of Birmingham. The planet, called Kepler-16b, has so far...

MEA PCD shipments hit five-year high

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) personal computing devices (PCD) market, which is made up of desktops, notebooks, workstations, and tablets, posted strong year-on-year growth of 11,5% in the final quarter of 2021, according to the latest industry analysis conducted...

Bitcoin behaving like a risk asset

The Bitcoin price has dropped on the Russian invasion of Ukraine because it's being treated as a risk asset - but this is likely to be temporary, according to deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, has already shed 12% in under 24...

GAP competition winners scoop R3m prize

Novel business concepts including an Internet of Things (IoT) system to prevent load shedding, a digital payment platform for spaza shops, and a portable DNA testing "lab" have scooped top prizes at The Innovation Hub's 2021 Gauteng Accelerator Programme (GAP)...

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Blended e-learning boosts agility

A combination of macro economic factors, centred on Skills Development and BBBEE, is fuelling the demand for learning solutions that help mid-to-large businesses meet the requirement for technical, behavioural and compliance related skills. Online education and...

Customer and supply chain intelligence

The fast moving consumable goods (FMCG) market is faced with a number of challenges with regards to profitability analysis, which is an essential part of ensuring the overall success of the business. Simply analysing individual products is not sufficient, as the cost...

The ROI of branded e-mail

E-mail is one of the most widely used forms of communication around the globe, as businesses use e-mail communication on a daily basis to communicate with all of their stakeholders.  Although e-mail branding achieves the highest return on investment (ROI) per rand...

Mota-Engil Africa rolls out Integr8 solution

Integr8, an established leading provider of managed ICT services, has completed a complex, enterprise-wide virtual server and storage infrastructure integration project for global multi-disciplinary engineering company Mota-Engil.  Africa is a natural market for the...

Measuring the return from a work week

The question of how many hours a person should work per week, while covered by the Basic Conditions of Employment legislation, is more of a subjective issue. In practice, it is often down to a matter of passion, of feeling valued and recognised, and of mental approach...

Cyberoam updates network security

Cyberoam, a leading global provider of network security solutions, announced a major update to its CyberoamOS network security operating system, which forms the basis for all of Cyberoam’s integrated security solutions – Cyberoam Next-Generation Firewalls and UTM...

DCC offers Huawei MediaPad 10 Link+

Tablets allow business users and consumers alike to work and play no matter where they are. Finding a tablet that provides users with speed and functionality at a reasonable price is often a hassle. Look no further than the Huawei MediaPad 10 Link+ from distributor...

Harnessing apps to improve service delivery

With the increasing affordability and pervasiveness of smartphones and tablets, apps have rapidly become a part of everyday life. From games and messaging to banking, handy tools and more, apps have revolutionised the way people interact on a social level. As mobility...

RS Components, Red Pitaya sign deal

RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents, the world’s leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, has signed an exclusive agreement with Red Pitaya, an important new contender in the test and measurement arena, to...

Africa welcomes new backup solution

NETCB, a certified and preferred partner for SEP in Africa, has introduced SEP sesam, an intelligently designed backup and disaster recovery solution that is "set-and-forget" technology. Companies can now protect their data quickly and efficiently with SEP’s secure...

Junior IT Technician

Responsibilities:Customer call outs.Installations.Network cabling.Technical Troubleshooting and user support.Remote administrative support.Assisting in all IT critical points.Qualifications and Requirements:NDip Information Technology / BSc Computer Science.Willing to...

IT & Systems Administrator; Desktop Support; Facilities

Leading organisation within the "investments and financial services industry" requires a IT & Systems Administrator, Desktop Support & Facilities person to join their team.Day to day support of IT requirements for the company's usersIntermediation between...

SAP ABAP Developer

Are you an innovative and tech-savvy wizard with a passion for shaping the future of banking? If you thrive in a dynamic environment, our client in the banking industry is looking for two dynamic Senior SAP and SAP ABAP developers like you. As a developer, you will be...

Deployment Administrator – Gauteng Sandown

An opportunity has become available for 2 (two) Deployment Administrators in Johannesburg. Purpose of the position: The role of the deployment administrator supports the company goal of acquisition by ensuring the efficient deployment of newly sold devices. The...

Senior BI Analyst – Western Cape Century City

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The BI Analyst is responsible for turning data into information, information into insight and insight into business decisions. Responsibilities include conducting full life-cycle activities to include requirements analysis and...

Junior IT Technician – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Responsibilities:Customer call outs.Installations.Network cabling.Technical Troubleshooting and user support.Remote administrative support.Assisting in all IT critical points.Qualifications and Requirements:NDip Information Technology / BSc Computer Science.Willing to...

SAP ABAP Developer – Gauteng Midrand

Are you an innovative and tech-savvy wizard with a passion for shaping the future of banking? If you thrive in a dynamic environment, our client in the banking industry is looking for two dynamic Senior SAP and SAP ABAP developers like you. As a developer, you will be...

Senior .Net Developer

As a .NET Developer at iOCO, you will be a crucial contributor to our software development projects. Your proficiency in a range of technologies, from .NET (C#) and SQL Server to MVC 4, Entity Framework, and Angular, will drive the creation of efficient and scalable...

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The BI Analyst is responsible for turning data into information, information into insight and insight into business decisions. Responsibilities include conducting full life-cycle activities to include requirements analysis and design, database development and...

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