As African CEOs embrace AI, ROI is still elusive

By Kathy Gibson - African companies are in the middle of learning and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and adapting to the changes it brings. But they are also looking beyond adoption at how to measure value from their AI investments, says Ladi Asuni, partner...

Africa moves from AI ambition to action

AI has moved from potential to proven economic value and while ambition setting is near universal across economies, execution speed is the differentiator, according to Boston Consulting Group’s The AI Maturity Matrix 2026: AI Is Transforming How Economies Develop and...

The shocking reality facing jobseekers

Of the 867 706 people who registered looking for entry-level work in retail, restaurants and quick-service outlets over a 13-month period, just 6 566 were appointed - approximately one in every 132 – and between them, they sent nearly five million applications. The...

Spatial data maps where Super El Niño will hit SA hardest

The South African Weather Service gave the clearest sign yet on 1 September: this El Niño is on course to become the strongest event in living memory, with sea surface temperatures already tracking past 3°C above normal. A national outlook can't say which town or...

95% of Internet users use social media

The social media space has grown tremendously in recent years becoming an integral part of everyday life for billions worldwide. Today, social media platforms count more users than ever, and their numbers keep rising. According to data from OnlyAccounts.io, as of...

Why SA companies might not pay living wages

In a world of growing calls for global social reform, companies that want to preserve their market share will have to pay their employees at least a living wage, according to Professor Ines Meyer of the Living Wage South Africa Network whose groundbreaking research...

Technology key to reducing inequality

Africacom 2020 - The South African government is ramping up policies aimed at using digital technology to reduce inequality, create opportunities and reap the benefits of ICT for a post pandemic social and economic revival. This was the message from Minister of...

Renewed focus on personal health during lockdowns

According to a new survey in conjunction with Fitbit, people are becoming more conscious of their personal health and activity in the wake of local lockdowns and are placing greater priority on improving their health and wellbeing. While most respondents stated that...

ICT infrastructure key to boosting Africa’s post-pandemic economy

Kathy Gibson reports from the Better Africa Summit at AfricaCom 2020 - While ICT infrastructure is vital for Africa's post-pandemic recovery, it won't achieve anything on its own. This is the word from Paul Michael Scanlan, chief technology officer of Huawei, who...

Sales reps have worst data proficiency in the organisation

Frontline and overlay sellers have the lowest data proficiency in organisations despite their focus on sales data and buyer activity, according to Gartner. The Gartner State of Sales Analytics report reveals that sales reps are considered to have among the worst data...

12-month high for crypto Fear and Greed Index

The crypto Fear and Greed Index has grown by 119,51% year-on year, according to new data from Stock Apps. As of yesterday (9 November) the index was at 90 points, representing an all-time high in the past year. For the Crypto Fear and Greed Index, the value of zero...

Fraudsters target Singles’ Day

Kaspersky researchers have observed significant growth in fraudulent activities around e-commerce during an active sales period in Asian countries - Singles' Day, which occurs tomorrow (November 11). Originally a sale in China, Singles' Day is now relevant to everyone...

How Covid-19 has affected local skills development

Amidst a myriad of change happening across the world at government and socio-economic levels due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Skills Development Corporation (SDC) has shared its views on how these changes have affected the skills development sector in South Africa....

Be respectful for your own safety, ISPA tells gamers

South Africa's Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) is warning the country's 11-million gamers to minimise their chances of being targeted for vindictive hacking by being respectful online. The global gaming industry has exploded under lockdown when it was...

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Solution Architect at Armscor – Gauteng Pretoria Gardens

SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT JOB GRADE: D2 Corporate Support Business Unit has a vacancy for a Solutions Architect in the ICT Department. Applications are invited from people meeting the qualifications and experience requirements set out below. PURPOSE OF THE JOB:To apply both...

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Scrum Master at Accenture

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Scrum Master at Accenture – Western Cape Cape Town

Scrum MasterLocation: Johannesburg/ Cape Town, CountryAbout Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations,...

Scrum Master at Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, song, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all...

Scrum Master at Accenture – Western Cape Cape Town

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User Experience Designer at Accenture

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