Why SA is a hidden powerhouse for global executive search
South Africa is known for many things – mineral wealth, natural beauty, innovation, and sporting excellence. But, increasingly, it is also becoming recognised as a high-value hub for global executive search services. By Jeremy Bossenger, MD of BossJansen Executive...
KZN programme hits 100% employment
In a milestone moment for youth empowerment and job creation, 50 young people from KwaZulu-Natal have graduated from the province’s flagship KZN Job Creation Partnership Initiative with an unprecedented 100% employment placement rate. Every graduate has already...
Even experienced users fall victim to AI phishing attacks
The evolution of AI is not only affecting various industries, but it has also transformed cybercriminals’ tactics. One alarming trend is the use of AI to enhance phishing scams, refining them, targeting specific individuals, and making these attacks almost impossible...
Data, analytics key to AI strategies
Organisations’ AI strategy and operating model are being driven by chief data and analytics officers (CDAOs) in 70% of cases, according to a new Gartner survey. The Gartner CDAO Agenda Survey for 2025 from September through November 2024 among 504 data and analytics...
Trade wars set to increase Big Tech antitrust scrutiny
The consensus around the need to regulate digital monopolies has never been stronger on both sides of the Atlantic. Under the second Trump administration, transatlantic tensions over digital regulation, including antitrust, will heighten, as Big Tech is caught in an...
Mobile PoS heralds the modern retail era
While the economic landscape has been anything but stable, with international trade tensions and the national budget fallout spooking the market before rebounding when the VAT increase was later withdrawn, the retail sector is showing remarkable resilience. This is...
Slim profile gives new Samsung phone an edge
Samsung has launched the Galaxy S25 Edge phone, a slim phone measuring just 5,8mm. Anisha Bhatia, senior technology analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge is a slim design that will redefine market standards amid competitive pressures. The phone’s...
India leads in global AI tool adoption
Over the past five years, artificial intelligence has become a mainstream technology, changing daily life and improving workflow across industries. Its user base has also exploded, nearly tripling since 2020, and reaching over 350-million globally. While the US and...
Marketing budgets have flatlined
Chief marketing officers (CMOs) report that their marketing budgets for 2025 remain flat at 7,7% of overall company revenue, according to a survey by Gartner. This is consistent with last year when marketing budgets represented 7,7% of overall company revenue. The...
There are hurdles, but CEOs are serious about AI
CEOs are committed to advancing AI solutions across their organisation even as they face challenges from accelerating technology adoption. A new CEO study by the IBM Institute for Business Value, which surveyed 2 000 CEOs globally, revealed that executive respondents...
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How to spot a cyberattack if you aren’t a security pro
Business owners and executives dread receiving that call: criminals have breached their computer systems. It may happen in a flash, but this moment is often the culmination of days to months of moves by cybercriminals, finding ways into systems, gaining control, and...
Embedded physical, digital security needed in Africa’s oil and gas sector
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The world is changing and your people strategy should be too
Business agility has long been on the CEO agenda, but are they missing the most important area - talent agility? Johann van Niekerk, co-founder and CEO of Outsized In volatile and unpredictable markets, the ability to adapt to changing conditions is crucial and talent...
Tech transformation could secure telcos’ future
As South African telecommunications companies grapple with significant challenges, hope is on the horizon. Recent reports highlighted woes as telecommunications giants were left reeling from the effects of load shedding on infrastructural maintenance, and the rising...
Could industrial IoT help combat the costs of illegal power connections?
Illegal connections are one of the leading causes of electricity-related injuries and deaths in South Africa, as reported by Eskom. Not only is there danger involved for those who connect their electricity illegally, but also for the rest of the community due to the...
Tarsus Distribution joins forces with iiDENTIFii
Tarsus Distribution has signed a distribution agreement with iiDENTIFii, a Cape Town-based biometric technology provider. iiDENTIFii develops face authentication technology, offering solutions that cater to the diverse requirements of the African market. The advanced...
RS SA partners with Kenyan reseller
RS South Africa has signed up a new reseller in Kenya, Hydromatics. "As the largest economy in East Africa, Kenya serves as our gateway for market expansion," comments Prosper Shoniwa, exports business development and operational manager at RS South Africa. "Such...
What to expect after the bitcoin halving in April
With the fourth bitcoin halving just weeks away, crypto investors are looking to previous halvings to consider how it could affect the price. Every four years, the rate at which new bitcoin are released into circulation gets slashed by half. It's part of a mechanism...
The battle to defend the 5G attack surface
As 5G coverage expands in South Africa, a world of new possibilities unfolds for both individuals and businesses. With the ability to connect more smart devices than ever before, the potential for innovation and growth is limitless. However, this rapid expansion also...
Outage highlights high stakes cloud risks
South Africans recently experienced sluggish internet speeds or breaks in connectivity as a result of multiple undersea cable breaks. While this was frustrating when people were trying to access their company networks, it became even more challenging for anyone using...
Senior Qlik Sense Cloud Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is seeking a Senior Qlik Sense Cloud Developer to join their dynamic consulting team and deliver impactful insights for a high-growth SaaS company in the U.S. In this hands-on role, you will work closely with the CEO and technical lead to build...
Senior Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
To lead and execute testing activities of medium to high complexity, ensuring the quality and successful implementation of business solutions. This includes planning, executing, and maintaining tests (functional, non-functional, regression, and disaster recovery) and...
Senior Business Analyst – Finance
Senior Business Analyst (Finance) Location: On-site - Western Cape Salary: R70,000 per month CTC Type: Full-time, permanentA leading financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join their growing team. This is a key on-site...
Oracle PL/SQL Developer at Ntice Search
We are seeking an experienced Oracle PL/SQL Developer to join our dynamic team supporting agricultural research systems. If you have a strong background in Oracle development and a passion for problem-solving and innovation, we'd love to hear from you! Key...
Senior Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
To lead and execute testing activities of medium to high complexity, ensuring the quality and successful implementation of business solutions. This includes planning, executing, and maintaining tests (functional, non-functional, regression, and disaster recovery) and...
Senior Business Analyst – Finance – Western Cape Cape Town
Senior Business Analyst (Finance) Location: On-site - Western Cape Salary: R70,000 per month CTC Type: Full-time, permanentA leading financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join their growing team. This is a key on-site...
Oracle PL/SQL Developer at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
We are seeking an experienced Oracle PL/SQL Developer to join our dynamic team supporting agricultural research systems. If you have a strong background in Oracle development and a passion for problem-solving and innovation, we'd love to hear from you! Key...
Senior Analyst Developer
We're seeking an experienced Senior Analyst Developer to design and build advanced software solutions. You'll work mainly with .NET and AWS, delivering secure, high-quality code aligned with business needs. You'll help set technical standards, guide junior developers,...
Digital Marketer & IT Technician – Rosebank
We are looking for a young, dynamic, multi-skilled Digital Marketer & IT Technician to manage our Digital Marketing campaigns and provide technical IT support in Rosebank.This dual role is ideal for a tech-savvy, creative thinker with hands-on experience. Build...
Solutions Architect (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client, headquartered in the USA, offers a great work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at a company with amazing perks and...
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