SA skills gap: Where talent supply and employer demand collide

South Africa faces a persistent disconnect between the talent available in the labour market and the qualifications that employers are seeking, according to the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report for April. Around half (54%) of job adverts posted in the last 12...

SA’s key industries come under fire from DDoS attacks

South Africa has become one of the most targeted countries globally for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against certain key industries, including financial and computer services. New data from NetScout’s Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of...

With sustained stress, workers turn to escapist behaviours

There has been a steady year‑on‑year rise in addictive behaviours among South African employees, reflecting how prolonged stress is reshaping the ways people cope, escape and self‑manage emotional pressure. Drawn from a five‑year analysis of Lyra Southern Africa’s...

SA has world’s highest cyberattack rate, identity visibility gap

South African companies have significant gaps in workforce password security, underscoring growing risks as they contend with rising cyber threats, increasing regulatory pressure, and limited visibility into user identities and access. This is according to a new study...

Net salaries hold steady for now, but uncertainty looms

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million South African earners, edged higher in March 2026. Remaining above year-ago levels, the data points to a stabilisation in net salaries over the first quarter of...

Esquire Online confirms security breach

Esquire Online, a division of Esquire Technologies South Africa, confirms that it has identified and contained a security incident involving unauthorised access to part of its online ordering platform. The incident was detected on Friday, 24 April 2026, and involved...

Be prepared to tackle AI risks highlighted by Mythos

Anthropic caused a massive stir in the industry last week, announcing that its Claude Mythos model was “too powerful” to be released to the general public. The company said the model had already found significant security flaws in much of the world’s most popular...

Smartphone shipments decline as memory constraints bite

Global smartphone shipments decreased 4,1% YoY to 289,7-million units in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q26), according to preliminary data from IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This broke the 10 consecutive quarters growth streak that the market had seen...

ISPA turns 30, celebrates at 21st iWeek

The 21st ZANOG@iWeek2026 will take place next week, from Tuesday 21 April to Thursday 23 April at the Irene Country Lodge in Pretoria. As well as bringing together Internet organisations, techies, movers, shakers and influencers, as well as anyone with an interest in...

IBM adds cybersecurity measures against agentic attacks

IBM has announced new cybersecurity measures designed to help organisations counter a new generation of cyber threats as attackers begin weaponising frontier AI models. Attackers are already using frontier AI models to accelerate every phase of the attack lifecycle....

Smoking kills … illicit cigarettes kill more

Illicit cigarettes constitute more than half of the South African market, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Cape Town’s Research Unit on the Economics of Excisable Products (REEP). The research, published in Tobacco Control, warns that this...

Investors embrace AI for investment information

AI adoption has passed a definitive tipping point in the investment sector, according to BridgeWise’s inaugural State of AI for Wealth in 2026 report. The report – surveying 2 100 respondents across 19 countries – says 78,3% are already using AI tools for...

SA family businesses outperform global peers

In a time of uncertainty and rapid change, South African family businesses are showing exceptional resilience and growth – with many reporting double-digit sales growth in 2025. PwC’s South African Family Business Survey reveals what truly sets top-performing family...

New blueprint needed for future growth

As the growth strategies that powered the global economy over the past three decades lose relevance, a new World Economic Forum report calls for a renewed blueprint to navigate a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by AI, geostrategic competition, rising debt and...

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We are raising AI users, not AI-literate thinkers

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now embedded in daily life, from search engines to smart tools and automated platforms. However, most education systems still treat AI as optional rather than foundational. Without deliberate AI literacy, children risk becoming passive...

Is this the calm before the cyberstorm?

No one enters the cybersecurity sector expecting serenity. The pace is relentless, and the stakes are high. By Brendan Widlake, regional director of Veeam Software South Africa According to the World Economic Forum, the weekly number of cyberattacks has more than...

Hisense leads global TV shipments for 100-inch+ and laser TVs

According to Omdia’s full-year 2025 global shipment data, Hisense ranked number one worldwide in the 100-inch-and-above TV segment for three consecutive years (2023–2025), with global shipment share reaching 57,1% in 2025. Hisense also maintained its top position in...

Duxbury wins exclusive SA distribution of Milesight

Duxbury Networking has been appointed the exclusive distributor of Milesight surveillance solutions in South Africa, expanding its surveillance portfolio with a platform designed to deliver AI-driven analytics, rapid deployment, and open integration for modern...

Pick n Pay Clothing added to the app

Pick n Pay Clothing is now available to millions more customers nationwide following its launch on the Pick n Pay asap! app. Customers can now browse and shop for clothing within the asap! app, switching easily between groceries and clothing. Orders are placed...

Otinga helps turn ideas into measurable outcomes

Otinga, a new AI-powered innovation partner for enterprise businesses, has officially launched with a clear mission: to help organisations run impactful, practical and scalable innovation programmes that deliver measurable business value. Built for large enterprises...

Microsoft releases Cyber Pulse

Microsoft has released Cyber Pulse, a new digital briefing for business leaders that examines how the security landscape is evolving with AI. The briefing focuses on how organisations are deploying AI agents and what it takes to secure, govern, and scale them...

Huawei’s SuperPoD portfolio adds new options for computing

At MWC Barcelona 2026, Huawei has debuted its latest SuperPoD product Atlas 950 SuperPoD, TaiShan 950 SuperPoD and a series of computing solutions to the global market. With AI technologies evolving rapidly and models now using trillions of parameters, agentic AI is...

How top employers are reversing the brain drain

More than 1-million South Africans now live abroad, and 43% say they do not plan to return permanently, according to the South African Diaspora Report for 2026. For decades, skilled professionals have left in search of greater opportunity and long-term career...

Shadow IT is a symptom of friction, not rebellion

The use of unapproved apps and systems inside an organisation, known as Shadow IT, is often viewed as a rebellious act by employees looking to break the rules. The reality is far more nuanced. Shadow IT is rarely malicious; it is usually a quite rational decision made...

Back-End Developer (Senior) 0916

Requirement AnalysisDevelopment and maintenance on platform/application.Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.Testing and defect resolution.Involvement and support in Deployment...

Back-End Developer (Senior) 0916 – Gauteng Pretoria

Requirement AnalysisDevelopment and maintenance on platform/application.Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.Testing and defect resolution.Involvement and support in Deployment...

Scrum Master – Contract

Scrum Master (Contract) Location: Bellville, Cape Town The Opportunity This is a contract role for a Scrum Master who brings more than process… someone who can genuinely enable teams, unlock flow, and drive meaningful delivery. You'll work across multiple...

Scrum Master – Contract – Western Cape Bellville

Scrum Master (Contract) Location: Bellville, Cape Town The Opportunity This is a contract role for a Scrum Master who brings more than process… someone who can genuinely enable teams, unlock flow, and drive meaningful delivery. You'll work across multiple...

Business Systems Support at PnP

Role SummaryAre you a detail-driven retail professional with a strong systems mindset and a passion for operational excellence? We're looking for a Business System Support Specialist to play a critical role in enabling store success through hands-on technical support,...

Junior Database Administrator (SQL & Open Source)

Job Title:Junior Database Administrator (SQL & Open Source Databases)Work Model:Hybrid Contract Term:3 Years Main Purpose of the Job:The Junior Database Administrator is responsible for supporting and maintaining Massmart's enterprise database environment across...

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