How can SA plug the ICT skills gap?

Kathy Gibson reports from the IITPSA Workforce Conference – While South Africa records the highest unemployment rate in the world, there is still a dire shortage of critical IT skills. Presenting the IITPSA IT Skills Survey, Lehlohonolo  Mokenela, MD of Africa...

Is talent debt depleting your institutional knowledge?

Organisations cutting costs through workforce reduction to weather tough conditions may be trading a visible saving for an invisible liability that will cost them far more later, warns Advaita Naidoo, Africa MD at executive search firm Jack Hammer Global. “Globally,...

In 2027, AI could account for 20% of all business tech spend

In the coming year, CIOs and CISOs will face growing pressure to realise returns on their AI investments in infrastructure, security, digital sovereignty, and emerging technologies, according to Forrester’s 2027 technology and security predictions. Additionally, with...

Banks expect to hand decisions to AI – even if they can’t explain them

Banks are racing toward a future where AI no longer merely informs key credit, treasury, and risk decisions – it makes them autonomously. Yet AI governance is not keeping pace with adoption, according to new AI risk research by FT Longitude, SAS and Microsoft. Even as...

Binance pledges to make good on $6,3bn hack

Cryptocurrency platform Binance has been hit with what is believed to be the biggest single cybersecurity incident ever, with customers losing a massive $6,3-billion. The company has pledged to cover the losses. “Binance's initial investigation suggests that the...

The biggest threat to your security team may be your own organisation

An organisation that can't coordinate a human response in a day will struggle to govern autonomous agents that act in seconds, says Cisco, with new research finding that the organisations best at defence do not rely on one strength - they combine broad coverage, fast...

Huawei shakes up AI with new server architecture

Kathy Gibson reports from AI Expo Africa in Sandton – Huawei is launching a new AI infrastructure the will offer a scalable platform for organisations of all sizes. Clinton George, solution architect at Huawei SAT computing, marketing and solutions sales department,...

AI innovation moves at speed

Kathy Gibson reports from AI Expo Africa in Sandton – The speed at which the artificial intelligence (AI) market is moving is unprecedented in the technology space. Keith Jones, co-founder of tech accelerator SW7, comments that the quality and content of conversations...

Is talent debt depleting your institutional knowledge?

Organisations cutting costs through workforce reduction to weather tough conditions may be trading a visible saving for an invisible liability that will cost them far more later, warns Advaita Naidoo, Africa MD at executive search firm Jack Hammer Global. “Globally,...

AI, big data, cloud and cybersecurity boost job market

The global job market experienced an increase in Q3 with job postings up by 4,6% quarter-on-quarter, according to GlobalData’s Job Analytics Database, indicating that hiring momentum recovered after the decline in Q2. GlobalData’s latest report – Global Hiring...

SA’s consumer economy more polarised as inflation bites harder

New research from NielsenIQ (NIQ) shows how South African consumers are navigating sharply different financial realities in a polarised market as households deal with persistently high interest rates, stubborn unemployment, and rising prices for fuel, food, utilities,...

SA’s online shoppers savvier and more disciplined

A staggering 37% of South Africans believe online specials are misleading, while 76% now rigorously cross-check prices across multiple platforms before checking out, according to online retail deals platform OneDayOnly. The company’s ODOmeter survey of 2 410 online...

Vulnerable industries are not ready for the next cyber crisis

As cyber incidents remain the world's top business risk, forensic experts urge organisations to move beyond prevention and prepare for the realities of investigation, evidence preservation, and recovery. For years, cybersecurity conversations have focused on...

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Can AI out-govern corporate politics?

Every business leader knows the invisible tax that eats away at productivity, innovation, and trust. That tax is corporate politics, and it is more corrosive than most operational problems because it hides in plain sight. By Linda Saunders, country manager and senior...

People will determine whether AI in the workforce works or not

Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are changing how work is done across industries. From warehouses and manufacturing environments to recruitment, administration and customer service, technology is increasingly becoming part of everyday operations. But...

AI adoption should start with the work, not the tool

Across Africa, there is no shortage of AI pilots. PwC’s 2026 research found that 82% of organisations are running them, while 64% of workers are already using AI. However, few organisations have managed to scale that activity across the enterprise, writes Dillon Gray,...

Proposed gambling tax not a done deal

National Treasury must undertake rigorous economic modelling and meaningful consultation before finalising its proposed national online gambling tax, to avoid unintended consequences for South Africa's government revenue, consumer protection and the regulated gambling...

AI adoption is exposing the limits of cyber awareness

An organisation can train every employee to recognise a suspicious email and still expose sensitive information through an AI agent with excessive permissions. As businesses connect AI to their data and operations, cybersecurity awareness needs to reach the people...

The antidote to AI anxiety might be a plane ticket

In April 2026, Gallup’s annual State of the Global Workplace report revealed a global decline in employee engagement to just 20%, its lowest level since 2020. According to the report, the downward trend is driven by fears around job security, burned-out managers...

ESG objectives must shift from reporting to real‑time accountability

South African businesses are increasingly realising that Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals can no longer be treated as a once‑a‑year reporting exercise. By Lauren Potgieter, country manager at Infobip South Africa Instead, ESG has become an ongoing...

Senior Java Developer (JHB Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge FinTech company seeks the coding expertise of a solutions-driven Senior Java Developer whose core role will be to lead entire CRM applications from planning and architecture through to deployment, with real influence over technical...

Senior Java Developer (JHB Onsite) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge FinTech company seeks the coding expertise of a solutions-driven Senior Java Developer whose core role will be to lead entire CRM applications from planning and architecture through to deployment, with real influence over technical...

BI Developer

My client based in Cape Town, Constantia is currently looking for a BI Developer to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Gather, analyse and document business and reporting requirements from stakeholders.Design, develop and maintain...

BI Developer – Western Cape Constantia

My client based in Cape Town, Constantia is currently looking for a BI Developer to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Gather, analyse and document business and reporting requirements from stakeholders.Design, develop and maintain...

Senior Data Analyst

Have you built a dashboard that someone actually trusted enough to make a decision from?We're headhunting Data Analysts who know that a good dashboard is only as good as the data behind it.This isn't a role where you pull a report, make the charts look nice, and move...

Senior Data Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

Have you built a dashboard that someone actually trusted enough to make a decision from?We're headhunting Data Analysts who know that a good dashboard is only as good as the data behind it.This isn't a role where you pull a report, make the charts look nice, and move...

.NET Developer

My client based in Cape Town, Bellville is currently looking for a .NET Developer to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Design, develop, test and maintain scalable enterprise applications using C#, .NET and related Microsoft...

.NET Developer – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town, Bellville is currently looking for a .NET Developer to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Design, develop, test and maintain scalable enterprise applications using C#, .NET and related Microsoft...

Data Analyst

We are committed to locating the ideal job for you, so we kindly advise against paying for this service.There are no costs associated with securing employment with us.Job Title: Data AnalystDepartment: Sales / Business IntelligenceLocation: DurbanAbout UsStratogo is a...

Data Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

We are committed to locating the ideal job for you, so we kindly advise against paying for this service.There are no costs associated with securing employment with us.Job Title: Data AnalystDepartment: Sales / Business IntelligenceLocation: DurbanAbout UsStratogo is a...

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