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...

Competition aims to turn waste into opportunity

South Africa generates between 110-million tonnes to 125-million tonnes of waste annually, of which 2,5-million tonnes is plastic waste. Just 10% of this is recycled or recovered, while the country’s plastic waste consumption annually is almost double the global...

ERP software market on growth trajectory

The global ERP software market  is estimated to reach $157,07-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 9,5% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The growing application of ERP software in the retail, banking, utility, healthcare, and...

IATA calls for better safety as 5G/6G use grows

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and national telecommunications regulators to ensure that 5G and 6G networks operating near aviation frequencies do not impair radio altimeters and other avionics...

Business leaders seek closer Africa-Europe ties

The 12th annual CEO Dialogue on Southern Africa brought together more than 150 leading CEOs, policymakers, and thought leaders on 20 to 21 November 2025 to address Africa’s central role in the global future, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. Organised by The...

GenAI blind spots CIOs need to address

Gartner has identified critical blind spots stemming from overlooked risks and unintended consequences of generative AI (GenAI) adoption – and warned that CIOs must proactively address these hidden challenges to ensure GenAI value realisation and avoid AI project...

Stay alert amid wave of fake investment platforms

Kaspersky has issued a warning to South African users about a wave of fake investment platforms that exploit the popularity of online trading and digital investment services. Since 2024, Kaspersky solutions have blocked more than 27 000 phishing scams imitating...

Young graduate builds hiring engine

As South Africa marks Entrepreneurship Month, celebrating innovators who are reshaping the country’s economic landscape, Nhlanhla Mabena is proving what’s possible when technology meets purpose. The 25-year-old Information Technology (Hons) graduate from Richfield has...

Maker Economy could break SA’s youth deadlock

Almost half of South Africa’s young people remain shut out of work and education, despite ongoing efforts to reverse the trend. New Q3 2025 data by Statistics South Africa puts the not in employment, education, or training (NEET) rate for 15-34-year-olds at 42,7% –...

Fraud still rising as digital crime evolves

As the world marks International Fraud Awareness Week (16–22 November, 2025), Forvis Mazars South Africa warns that despite more sophisticated compliance systems, occupational fraud and corruption in sub-Saharan Africa remain at alarmingly high levels - and are...

First pan-African quantum challenge launched

The Africa Quantum Consortium (AQC) has launched Hack the Horizon: the Pan-African Quantum Challenge, an initiative designed to assemble and activate the continent’s sovereign quantum ecosystem. Registration for the continent-wide challenge, which unites Africa’s top...

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How can contact centres effectively embrace the ‘agentic age’?

With companies such as Microsoft, AWS, Google and Salesforce all releasing autonomous agent capabilities across their offerings, it’s clear that the Agentic Age has finally dawned. By Ryan Falkenberg, CEO of Clevva Within the contact centre industry, the implications...

HP expands AI-powered services, certified refurbished hardware

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Consumer storage solutions empower creativity, stylise gameplay

Western Digital kicked off the Consumer Electronics Show 2025 with new SanDisk storage solutions designed for creators and gaming enthusiasts. Developed for creators who are looking to elevate and deliver content that speaks to the world, the SanDisk Creator Series is...

Acer adds sustainable laptops, scooters

At CES 2025, Acer launched a range AI-powered laptops with sustainable designs as well as new e-scooters. They include the following: Acer has updated its Swift Go and Aspire Vero laptop lines with new Intel Core Ultra 200H series processors and sustainable designs....

Dell debuts commercial PCs with AMD Ryzen AI PRO

AMD Ryzen AI PRO processors will power new Dell Pro devices. “We’re incredibly proud to collaborate with Dell on the next generation of commercial PCs powered by the AMD Ryzen AI PRO processors,” says Jack Huynh, senior vice-president and GM of the computing and...

Vertiv acquires centrifugal chiller technology

Vertiv’s Chinese subsidiary has acquired certain assets and technologies of BiXin Energy Technology (Suzhou), a manufacturer of chillers, heat pumps, heat-recovery solutions and air-handling units. Focused on expanding the Vertiv chiller family, the acquisition...

New cooling technology offers a solution to AI’s heat problem

With artificial intelligence quickly evolving, enterprise data centres are increasingly challenged to manage the heat generated by high-performance systems. By Michael Langeveld, head of technology and business development at HPE Emirates and Africa This issue is...

Database Developer – Gauteng Centurion

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Database Developer to design, develop, maintain, and support database solutions aligned to business requirements. This role requires strong technical expertise in database development, data integration, and reporting,...

Database Developer – Gauteng Centurion

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Database DeveloperThe job purpose is to develop, maintain and test database solutions in line with business requirements.EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:A Degree in computer science or equivalentAt least three (3)...

Senior Software Developer (Java, SQL)(CH1196)

Our client in the electronic payment industry is looking for an experienced Senior level Developer to join their growing team. This is a hybrid role, with in-office time required in Stellenbosch.Responsibilities include:The role of Developer is divided into the...

Junior Project Manager

DBN000215 – Junior Project Manager – PinetownPurpose of the Job: To support the delivery of BPO and digital transformation projects and ensure they meet timelines, scope, and quality standards.Required Qualifications:2–5 years' experience in project management,...

AML Analyst

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for an AML Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & ExperienceMinimum Qualifications Relevant tertiary qualification (Finance, Law, Risk, Compliance, Business or related...

Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Information Systems, or a related fieldBusiness Analysis certification...

Technical Business Analyst -EvdB – Gauteng Johannesburg

Responsibilities:Elicit and translate business requirements from stakeholders to clear technical requirements which can be measured and tested as well as ensuring that all new requirements are aligned with product strategy. Translate business requirements into clearly...

Senior Fullstack Software Engineer – React (Next.js) & Java

Senior Fullstack Software Engineer - React (Next.js) & Java Join a Global Engineering Group Building High-Impact, Scalable Software Remote (South Africa) | Flexible Hours (EU-Aligned) | Market Related Salary About Our Client Our client is a global software...

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