Demand for AI skills in surges
Artificial intelligence (AI) skills are in high demand in the South African job market, with the demand in advertised roles requiring AI expertise increasing by 352% since 2019. This is one of the key insights to emerge from Pnet’s Job Market Trends Report for August...
Africa is most heavily attacked region by cybercriminals
Check Point Research’s latest Global Threat Intelligence Report for August 2025 shows that organisations worldwide faced an average of 1 994 cyberattacks per week and, while this marked a 1% decline from July, it represents a 10% increase YoY - reinforcing that the...
Ocean economy faces pressure, fragmentation
The latest Global Trade Update from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) examines the ocean economy - a vital driver of global trade now under growing pressure from environmental and geopolitical shocks. New analysis reveals that ocean-based sectors such as shipping,...
Dehorning rhinos drastically reduces poaching
A landmark international study published yesterday (5 June 2025) in the Science Journal reveals that dehorning rhinos significantly reduces the risk of poaching – one of these iconic species' most immediate threats. The research, co-led by the University of Cape Town...
Ambitious reforms needed to boost productivity, employment
South Africa has extraordinary growth potential, though low public investment and high costs of doing business have been holding back growth. Major structural reforms are needed to boost productivity and advance the country towards meeting its goals of durably...
Don’t be fooled by fake AARTO news
The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) has noted with concern the proliferation of fake news and misinformation surrounding the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act rollout. The agency urges members of the public to exercise caution...
Enterprises should seize opportunities in sovereign AI strategies
AI is no longer simply a competitive differentiator for enterprises - the technology is increasingly critical to national security and economic empowerment, prompting countries across the globe to implement strategies that support AI sovereignty, says GlobalData....
Surging IoT market to hit $1,5trn
As one of the key technologies powering Industry 4.0 besides artificial intelligence, big data, robotics, and automation, the Internet of Things (IoT) has become widely used across industries, connecting devices, processes, and people. Despite headwinds and...
Is SA ready for the data revolution?
Data roles are constantly evolving to meet the needs of the digital economy. Jessica Nyarayi Tandy, director of Bizmod, says the demand for data-driven insights shapes how organisations function compete and innovate. “In South Africa we are mirroring global trends...
Personalization triples the likelihood of customer regret
Personalised marketing, while valuable for some, generates negative experiences for 53% of customers, who were 3,2-times more likely to regret a purchase and 44% less likely to purchase again in the future, according to a survey by Gartner. A Gartner survey of 1 464...
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Beyond diamonds: SA mines for digital riches
South Africa's sluggish economic growth is set for a shot in the arm with the digital economy poised to be a major driver. This is according to Christopher Kistasamy, CEO of MakwaIT Technologies, who writes that the sector contributes up to 19% of GDP and is the...
Africa’s retail infrastructure transformation an evolution and revolution
In the dynamic and ever-changing retail landscape, ongoing transformation is a strategic necessity to cater to the primary reality that 'the customer is king' - retailers must be adaptive to change in order to meet new customer demands. By Henry Myburgh, strategic key...
Fibre networks tackle technical, logistical hurdles
The number of fibre connections in South Africa has risen by an incredible 4 200% according to data released by MJL Communications. This is clear evidence that fibre connectivity is a critical piece in solving some of the country's most pressing challenges, from...
Commvault acquires Appranix
Commvault has announced the acquisition of Appranix, a cloud cyber resilience company. According to Statista, the average downtime after a ransomware attack is 24 days. Commvault is helping customers reduce downtime by recovering data rapidly via automation and...
Westcon-Comstor in new collaboration with Check Point Software
Westcon-Comstor has announced an expansion of its partnership with Check Point Software Technologies, to equip channel partners with a simplified route to transacting Check Point products in AWS Marketplace. The announcement comes after Westcon-Comstor was named EMEA...
BDO in strategic partnership with SysAid
Accounting and auditor firm BDO South Africa has partnered with IT Service Management (ITSM) solutions provider SysAid, to bring SysAid Copilot to it customers. "BDO has a firm focus to invest in capabilities that enhance productivity and optimise operating...
How GenAI could shape the future of work in SA
It's no secret that generative AI has the potential to revolutionise life as we know it. From being adopted by people to automate mundane tasks, to solving complex problems in a fraction of the time, it could make a big difference to how people interact with the...
Paratus Express Route from Johannesburg to Europe goes live
Paratus Group has launched what it believes to be the fastest fibre express route from Johannesburg to Europe. Using Infinera FlexILS and GX Series DWDM equipment, latency on the new route is just 123 milliseconds and the Infinera equipment can support wavelengths of...
MTN MoMo expands remittance services to 25 new wallet corridors
MTN MoMo, MTN's mobile money app, has significantly expanded its international remittances capabilities with the launch of 25 new wallet corridors across 10 new countries . With this expansion, MoMo users can now send money to over 200-million wallets operated by 39...
Seacom launches LEO satellite service for enterprise clients
Seacom has launched its new low earth orbit (LEO) satellite service for enterprise clients, complementing existing terrestrial broadband infrastructure and technologies. The launch comes after a two-year process of consultation with industry partners. During that...
Migration Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within the team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Key responsibilitiesElicit requirementsAnalysis of business, system and functional requirements including as-is to-be...
Intermediate Software Developer
Our Client is seeking an Intermediate Software Developer, someone with hands-on experience in modern web development technologies, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms. This person will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of scalable...
Intermediate Software Developer
Join a mission-driven healthtech company making healthcare more accessible through smart digital solutions. This hybrid opportunity is ideal for an Intermediate Software Developer eager to build impactful systems in a collaborative, high-performance team.This role...
Intermediate Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our Client is seeking an Intermediate Software Developer, someone with hands-on experience in modern web development technologies, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms. This person will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of scalable...
Intermediate Software Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Join a mission-driven healthtech company making healthcare more accessible through smart digital solutions. This hybrid opportunity is ideal for an Intermediate Software Developer eager to build impactful systems in a collaborative, high-performance team.This role...
Full Stack Developer (Focus: Front End) (Expert) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Desired Skills: UI Angular 16+ HTML/CSS/JavaScript AWS/Azure Monitoring CI/CD Python SQL Desired Qualification Level: Degree About The Employer: Learn more/Apply for this position
Data Engineer
JOB DESCRIPTIONA company is looking for a dynamic, energetic and self-motivated individual to work from our Johannesburg Office. They will be responsible for analysing data of clients and potential clients, with a goal of quantifying value available and using this to...
Full Stack Developer (Focus: Front End) (Expert) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Midrand
Desired Skills: UI Angular 16+ HTML/CSS/JavaScript AWS/Azure Monitoring CI/CD Python SQL Desired Qualification Level: Degree About The Employer: Learn more/Apply for this position
Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
JOB DESCRIPTIONA company is looking for a dynamic, energetic and self-motivated individual to work from our Johannesburg Office. They will be responsible for analysing data of clients and potential clients, with a goal of quantifying value available and using this to...
Fullstack Java Developer
Drive innovation on global-scale platforms using Java and Angular! Is this you? You're a passionate developer who thrives in collaborative, Agile teams. You take ownership of your work, constantly seek better ways of doing things, and are excited by solving real-world...
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