IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

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...

1,5 degrees of warming will melt half the glaciers

In the Himalayas, not far from the base of Mount Everest, lies the Imja-Lhotse Shar Glacier, where David Rounce conducted his doctoral research. From 2013 to 2017, Rounce and his team visited Nepal to measure the glacier as it rapidly receded — and as the lake at its...

Critical gaps in identity threat protection exposed

The identity attack surface is the most significant gap in cybersecurity resilience today with existing solutions like multi-factor authentication (MFA) and privileged access management (PAM) leaving critical exposures and allowing for the malicious use of compromised...

New blood test could boost fight against cancer

An ongoing, multi-centre clinical trial involving a leading US hospital, Cleveland Clinic, has found that a new blood test can accurately detect more than 50 types of cancer while still in the early stages – before any clinical signs or symptoms of the disease....

The rise of Linux popularity

Kathy Gibson reports from a SUSE/SAB&T TEC webinar – Linux is seeing a huge surge in popularity – which is not surprising when you consider the various features offered by the operating system. Tinus Brink, director of consulting at SAB&T TEC, points out that...

Moving to Linux is easier than you think

Kathy Gibson reports from a SUSE/SAB&T TEC webinar – There is a belief that Linux is hard to use – but this is simply not true. That’s the word from Tinus Brink, director of consulting at SAB&T TEC. Among the enhancements that have been made to the operating...

Save money, reduce costs with SUSE Manager

Kathy Gibson reports from a SUSE/SAB&T TEC webinar – When it comes to IT, organisations are continually looking to save money while reducing complexity. They can do this by using SUSE Manager (SUMA), says Tinus Brink, director of consulting at SAB&T TEC. SUMA...

Economic transactions show depth of Covid-19 lockdown

The BankservAfrica Economic Transaction Index (BETI) for the three months ending May 2020 reflected the sharpest decline in its history, showing that the economy recorded 20% less in transaction value than a year ago. While the monthly BETI decline of -4,3% was not as...

Pandemic drives Africa’s biggest smartphone decline

The Covid-19 pandemic has led to one of the largest quarterly dips in Africa's smartphone market since 2015. IDC’s latest Worldwide Mobile Phone Tracker shows that Africa's smartphone market saw shipments decline 17,8% quarter on quarter (QoQ) in Q1 2020 to total...

Has time in lockdown been wasted?

Since the lockdown began in South Africa on 27 March 2020, only 207 additional critical care beds and 350 ventilators have been added in the public health sector. By Chris Hattingh, project manager and a researcher at the Free Market Foundation According to a recent...

Global server revenue, shipments decline

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, vendor revenue in the worldwide server market declined 6% year over year to $18,6-billion during the first quarter of 2020 (1Q20). Worldwide server shipments declined 0,2% year...

More News Today

No Results Found

The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.

Applications Developer at Air Traffic and Navigation Services

Introduction Applications are invited for the position of Applications Developer (Grade 8) [Email Address Removed] successful applicants will be reporting to the Senior Manager: Applications Description Major Activities Ø Interact with users to understand the...

Software Engineering Manager

Fully remote role The position reports to a Senior Software Engineering Manager in the Logistics engineering division Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Build and retain a high-caliber engineering teamBuild relationships through regular one on one...

RMB Scrum Master – Gauteng Johannesburg North

6 month contract available at one of out top tier banking clients!Hybrid roleJHBNon -negotiable:SA citizenBanking experienceCertified Scrum Master, SAFe preferredITIL certifiedMinimum Experience5 years plus experience as a Scrum Master in delivery of business...

Intermediate Software Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Our client in the Logistics industry based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ an Intermediate Software Developer. Main Purpose of the Position:To support the software development process within the organisation by providing technical insights and ideas...

Senior UX/UI Designer – Western Cape Cape Town

Our client is looking for Senior UX/UI Designer. This role will expose you to a diverse working environment with endless opportunities to grow as an individual and to work for an organization that promotes equality. This is a 6-month contract (This role is available...

Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

Job Description:The Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator is responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and optimizing SQL Server databases to ensure high availability, performance, and data security. They work closely with application developers, system...

Software Engineering Manager – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Fully remote role The position reports to a Senior Software Engineering Manager in the Logistics engineering division Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Build and retain a high-caliber engineering teamBuild relationships through regular one on one...

Principal Specialist BI Architect

The Principal Specialist BI Architect is a senior role responsible for defining and leading the Business Intelligence (BI) architecture strategy, design, and implementation of complex and scalable BI solutions. This individual will collaborate with cross-functional...

Junior Software Developer

Our client in the Logistics industry based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ a Junior Software Developer. Main Purpose of the Position:The Junior Software Developer is part of an agile development team with intermediate and senior developers building...

View more career listings on our Careers Section