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...

Haier launches in SA

Home appliance brand Haier officially launched in South Africa this month. Haier South Africa’s GM, Xinliang Sun, says the company is committed to delivering innovative products and solutions to enable better living for users worldwide, while supporting sustainable...

Leaders say they won’t replace human workers with AI

A massive 91% of leaders wouldn’t replace their teams with AI, even if the technology were to make it possible to do so. This is according to the newly published 2026 State of AI at Work report from Udacity (part of Accenture), which analyses how the AI economy is...

Africa’s Gen Z consumers are reshaping its retail future

Despite the toughest consumer climate in years, Africa’s youngest consumers are powering a potential retail reset that blends digital discovery with hyper-local focus and redefining what it means to consume, connect, and aspire. This is according to Boston Consulting...

Organisations must balance AI and human readiness to sustain value

AI will touch all IT work by 2030, according to Gartner, which says the IT estate of 2030 will be powered by humans, amplified by AI, and orchestrated by the CIO. By 2030, CIOs expect that 0% of IT work will be done by humans without AI - 75% will be done by humans...

Gen Alpha’s office life will be unrecognisable to their parents

New research has revealed that Generation Alpha expect their jobs to be dramatically different to those of their parents - from the death of the daily commute and email, to working regularly with robots at work. A new study by International Workplace Group among 11 to...

Numbers drop, but breached accounts still plague SA

The latest study from cybersecurity specialists Surfshark ranks South Africa as the 36th most breached country in Q3 2025, with 100 600 leaked accounts. Globally, a total of 90,6-million accounts were breached with France ranking first and accounting for 17% of all...

Ransomware, GenAI drive surge in cyberthreats

Organisations worldwide each faced an average of 1 938 cyberattacks per week - a 2% increase from September and a 5% rise YoY – reflecting a continued escalation in global cyberthreats driven by ransomware expansion and risks linked to Generative AI (GenAI). This is...

Telecom operators turn to AI to boost margins

Worldwide spending on telecommunication and pay TV services will reach $1 532-billion in 2025 – a YoY increase of 1,7% - according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker. The latest forecast is slightly more...

AI, cloud and cybersecurity spur Europe’s IT spend

IT spending in Europe is projected to total $1,4-trillion in 2026, an increase of 11,1% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. The research group adds that IT spending in Europe is on pace to reach $1,3-trillion by the end of 2025. “AI, cloud, and...

Four in five adults with TB have no symptoms

A study led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) has found that most tuberculosis (TB) cases detected among adults living with someone who has TB are silent (without symptoms) at the time of screening. The study, published in The Lancet Global Health, suggests that to...

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SoftwareOne is official launch partner for AWS competency

SoftwareOne Holding has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Digital Sovereignty Competency status and has been named an official launch partner for this new global certification. This specialisation recognises SoftwareOne as an AWS Partner, helping clients move...

Picup kickstarts electric vehicle strategy

Picup Technologies, an independent on-demand delivery provider and subsidiary of Karooooo, has announced its 2025 electric vehicle (EV) strategy that will integrate electric scooters for on-demand deliveries within a 5km radius. These vehicles will significantly...

Disruption, innovation, trust key in insurance

At a time of unprecedented disruption and opportunity in the insurance sector, SAS hosted an executive insurance roundtable to explore how technology, collaboration, and forward-thinking strategies are reshaping the industry,. Key insights were shared by Eduard...

Check Point, Westcon-Comstor boost cyber resilience in education

Check Point Software Technologies and channel partner Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa joined forces for a seminar aimed at boosting South African tertiary education institutions’ cyber security resilience. “Schools and universities, with their treasure troves of...

Freedom museum in reach for all SA leaners

Telkom Foundation and the Telkom FutureMakers enterprise development programme have launched a digital Knowledge Hub to bring South Africa’s history to life, connecting young people with their heritage through The Long March to Freedom Museum’s virtual platform. The...

A policy blueprint for a new era of African innovation

The dawn of the AI age presents a unique opportunity for Africa. With the right policies, the continent can experience accelerated socio-economic progress. By Doron Avni, vice-president: public policy and government affairs, emerging markets at Google According to a...

Bowmans first African law firm to adopt Harvey

Bowmans has announced a new partnership with generative AI platform Harvey, a tool designed for the legal industry. Bowmans is the first African law firm to integrate Harvey into its operations, a move expected to set a new standard for law firm innovation on the...

Don’t let tax fraudsters spoil the holidays

While it is the season to be jolly, it’s also a time for caution, as South Africans face a heightened risk of tax scams during this period. “People are more relaxed this time of year and tend to let their guard down, making them easy targets for tax fraudsters,” says...

Why your business may get hacked

No matter how big or small, any business can be a target for cyber attackers. While some business owners think they're too small to be noticed, the numbers tell a different story. In 2023 alone, over 343 million people fell victim to cybercrimes, and it doesn't look...

Cards, contactless payments grow as the preferred way to spend

As South Africans gear up for the summer holidays, spending is set to surge. But this year, as has been the trend for the past few years, how they choose to do their spending is set to continue evolving. By Privesan Naidoo, executive: trading product vice-president...

C# Backend Developer

We are currently looking to source candidates for a Backend Software Engineer 3 (C#) position and would appreciate your assistance in identifying suitable professionals.Experience: Minimum 6+ years' proven experience in back-end software development, project delivery,...

C# Backend Developer – Western Cape Stellenbosch

We are currently looking to source candidates for a Backend Software Engineer 3 (C#) position and would appreciate your assistance in identifying suitable professionals.Experience: Minimum 6+ years' proven experience in back-end software development, project delivery,...

Software Engineer (.Net Core) at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd.

We're looking for a skilled Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain modern full-stack applications using .NET Core and React What you'll do:Build responsive user interfaces with HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript, React, and TailwindDevelop and consume secure RESTful...

IT Security Specialist

A global logistics company providing end-to-end supply chain solutions, including air, ocean, road, and rail freight, customs brokerage, cargo insurance, and contract logistics (warehousing/distribution), is seeking an IT Security Specialist who will be responsible...

IT Security Specialist – Eastern Cape Gqebera

A global logistics company providing end-to-end supply chain solutions, including air, ocean, road, and rail freight, customs brokerage, cargo insurance, and contract logistics (warehousing/distribution), is seeking an IT Security Specialist who will be responsible...

Senior Mobile Developer

Our client is seeking a Senior Mobile Developer based in PTA for a hybrid position. Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BTechSwiftJavaKotlinAndroid SDKReact NativeUI/UX DesignShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to [Email Address...

Senior Mobile Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Our client is seeking a Senior Mobile Developer based in PTA for a hybrid position. Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BTechSwiftJavaKotlinAndroid SDKReact NativeUI/UX DesignShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to [Email Address...

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