July economic activity reverses two months of decline

South Africa’s economic activity improved in July 2026, following a challenging performance in June and May, according to the PayInc Economic Index. Lower fuel prices provided some relief, while record transaction volumes point to resilient economic activity. However,...

Women embrace AI and narrow the workplace gender gap

South African women are narrowing the artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap with their male counterparts. This is according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for August 2026, based on an analysis of 1,5-million jobseeker profiles. Men account for around two...

Businesses win when women gain workplace flexibility

When businesses give women access to professional workspaces closer to home, they gain stronger collaboration, networking and performance in return. This ties into this year’s National Women’s Day theme, “Empower Woman, Empower the Nation”, to life, according to...

AI infrastructure boom shifts from chip race to supply-chain race

AI infrastructure spending has entered a new phase, says GlobalData, with demand outpacing semiconductors, memory, and power capacity despite record earnings across the technology ecosystem. This earnings season reveals that capital investment, geopolitics, and...

Number of users affected by stalkerware grows

The latest Kaspersky State of Stalkerware 2023 report reveals almost 31 000 mobile users worldwide were subjected to stalkerware, clandestine surveillance software utilised by domestic abusers to monitor their victims. But it's not just stalkerware software that is a...

Speed bumps on the road to a global energy transition

Developments regarding the multidimensional energy space over the last three years have shaken expectations of a linear global transition as climate goals compete with economic development, energy access, energy security and affordability. The new edition of S&P...

Flaws identified in Draft Critical Skills list

The Draft Critical Skills list, published in February this year, will be beset by the old problems as well as some new ones. This is according to Global Migration Group CEO Leon Isaacson who, as chairman of the immigration practitioner’s professional forum in 2010,...

El Salvador approves bitcoin as currency

El Salvador will tomorrow (7 September) become the first country in the world to make bitcoin official legal tender, alongside the US dollar. Nigel Green, chief executive and founder of deVere Group, predits that other nations will soon follow suit,. Currently,...

Europe’s summer air travel falls short

New research from ForwardKeys reveals that international flights to European destinations in July and August reached 39,9% of pre-pandemic levels. This is significantly better than last year (which was 26,6%), when the Covid-19 pandemic caused widespread lockdowns;...

Machine learning will create satellite swarms with a hive mind

Swarms of small satellites could communicate amongst themselves to collect data on important weather patterns at different times of the day or year, and from multiple angles. Such swarms, using machine learning algorithms, could revolutionize scientists’ understanding...

Pandemic pushes banks to adopt AI against money laundering

A third of financial institutions are accelerating their artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) adoption for anti-money laundering (AML) technology in response to Covid-19. Meanwhile, another 39% of compliance professionals said their AI/ML adoption...

Fraudulent sites target crypto investors

Since the beginning of 2021, Kaspersky has detected more than 1 500 fraudulent global resources aimed at potential crypto investors or users who are interested in cryptocurrency mining. During this period, the company also prevented more than 70 000 user attempts...

Spam still most popular way to get consumers’ cash

The business and private use of technology has been continuously growing for years, but the massive global switch to remote working has led to an explosion of attack surfaces, significantly increasing the opportunities for cyber-criminals to exploit. Recent local...

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Veeam MP collects data during failures

Veeam Software, an innovative provider of backup, replication and virtualisation management solutions for VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V, has announced Veeam Management Pack (MP) v6.5 for VMware. Veeam MP extends deep VMware monitoring, management and capacity...

Neotel, NIIT launch Math Lab in Gauteng

Ekurhuleni - Neotel and NIIT have announced the launch of the first ICT enabled Mathematics laboratory at Khayelihle Primary School in Vosloorus, as a means to contribute towards improving math skills at the primary schools in South Africa. This state of the art...

Protecting the Internet of things

The news has been filled lately with stories on new types of devices being hacked. From GPS, to cars, to baby monitors, all sorts of strange devices are being hacked, and taken over by cybercriminals. In addition, the advent of malware such as Stuxnet and Flame, has...

Acer presents new commercial notebooks

Acer has announced new additions to its commercial product portfolio from its TravelMate family and updates to its popular P6, P4 and P2 series. The Acer X313 and new P645 will be added to the portfolio bringing beautifully designed devices and superior productivity...

CRS training empowers HR learners

CRS Technologies, a leading local provider of HR & payroll services and solutions, has rolled out a series of basic training modules for learners at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) in Port Elizabeth. Five years ago NMMU introduced the CRS HR...

Quintica grows ITSM customer base

The retail, ICT, education and construction industries are, according to specialist ICT company Quintica, placing the microscope on IT service management as a host of organisations in these markets have deployed the BMC RemedyForce Service Desk solution over the last...

Fujitsu launches new mobile devices

Fujitsu has launched an entire portfolio of business-class notebook and tablet PCs. With more than 20 years heritage in innovating tablet PCs that are built for the enterprise but designed for the user, Fujitsu has created a full range of "All New in Touch" devices...

CA launches Nimsoft Monitor Snap

In a move that disrupts the rapidly growing worldwide IT management market for emerging enterprises and departmental/line- of-business customers, CA Southern Africa has announced the availability of CA Nimsoft Monitor Snap - a free, feature-rich version of CA’s...

Popular isn’t best in broadband tech

If 54-million people in Africa use 3G for data connectivity, 3-million people use ADSL and less than 500 000 people use satellite, does this mean 3G is the best option for broadband internet access services?  Is the number of subscribers indicative of performance,...

Nology to unveil ZyXEL gateway

The brand new ZyXEL SBG3300-N, which Nology will be unveiling at the MyBroadband Conference 2013, is a device that will create excitement in the small to medium business markets. Supporting ADSL, ADSL2+, VDSL2, Ethernet WAN and 3G/LTE with load balancing or failover,...

Data Analyst (Insurance) – Gauteng Bryanston

Cement your long term career in this great employer! We are looking for a professional individual with solid experience in data analytics from the short term insurance industry. Must have been exposed to high volumes of data and have strong reporting skills. To...

Django Framework/Python Developer – DPD230

Large corporation in the automotive industry based in Pretoria looking to fill this urgent role with highly skilled and qualified candidates:ContractHybrid ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Technical Skills / Technology. Proficient Python Platform developer in Django...

BI Developer

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Senior Data Analyst at Government Employees Medical Scheme

The position of Senior Data Analyst is vacant. The Senior Data Analyst will report directly to the Senior Manager: Data Analytics and form part of the Research and Development Division. The position is based at Head Office, Pretoria. The total remuneration package...

Django Framework/Python Developer – DPD230 – Gauteng Pretoria

Large corporation in the automotive industry based in Pretoria looking to fill this urgent role with highly skilled and qualified candidates:ContractHybrid ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Technical Skills / Technology. Proficient Python Platform developer in Django...

BI Developer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

Desired Skills: People skills Critical thinking skills. Punctuality Work ethic. Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree Learn more/Apply for this position

Senior Database Administrator

Our client is seeking talented Database Administrators to join their advanced modern technology-based team. Cloud experience is a must. Key Requirements Must have 4+ years' experience as a DBA on Oracle or MS SQL Server.Must have at least 1 year of experience working...

Business Analyst (JDE)

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Business Analyst (JDE) to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Consult with business to identify business problems and opportunitiesAssist with...

Data Engineer

Join Our Team as a Data Engineer Our client in the retail industry, based in Sandton Johannesburg, is seeking a Data Engineer for a permanent role. Are you passionate about turning raw data into valuable insights? Do you thrive on building robust data pipelines and...

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