How can SA plug the ICT skills gap?

Kathy Gibson reports from the IITPSA Workforce Conference – While South Africa records the highest unemployment rate in the world, there is still a dire shortage of critical IT skills. Presenting the IITPSA IT Skills Survey, Lehlohonolo  Mokenela, MD of Africa...

Is talent debt depleting your institutional knowledge?

Organisations cutting costs through workforce reduction to weather tough conditions may be trading a visible saving for an invisible liability that will cost them far more later, warns Advaita Naidoo, Africa MD at executive search firm Jack Hammer Global. “Globally,...

In 2027, AI could account for 20% of all business tech spend

In the coming year, CIOs and CISOs will face growing pressure to realise returns on their AI investments in infrastructure, security, digital sovereignty, and emerging technologies, according to Forrester’s 2027 technology and security predictions. Additionally, with...

Banks expect to hand decisions to AI – even if they can’t explain them

Banks are racing toward a future where AI no longer merely informs key credit, treasury, and risk decisions – it makes them autonomously. Yet AI governance is not keeping pace with adoption, according to new AI risk research by FT Longitude, SAS and Microsoft. Even as...

ECA Amendment Bill published for public comment

On Tuesday 23 June 2026, the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies published an invitation to stakeholders and interested parties to make written submissions on the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, 2026 (Amendment Bill). Submissions...

Steam users targeted via infected wallpaper

Kaspersky has uncovered an ongoing malware distribution campaign leveraging Steam Workshop and Wallpaper Engine - a popular Steam application used to create and share animated desktop wallpapers. Researchers identified multiple infected wallpaper packages which had...

Influencers talk up OpenClaw

OpenClaw (formerly Moltbot and Clawdbot) has become a focal point in influencer discussions on X during February 2026, says GlobalData, and is being described as a “digital exocortex” that extends human capability through autonomous task execution. But while praised...

Securing the R1trn for critical infrastructure from cyber threats

Digitisation of South Africa's green shoots requires a shift toward seeing digital security as critical national infrastructure. This is the word from Fortinet following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address, which committed over R1-trillion to...

Applications open for the Cleantech Innovation Challenge 2026

For South Africa, the quest for energy, climate and economic development grows more urgent by the year. For provinces, this path of progress is perilous in various ways as mines endure job losses, green energy projects wrestle with grid constraints, farms lay at the...

These are the networks that will keep Artemis II connected

NASA’s Artemis II mission will transport four astronauts around the Moon, bringing the agency one step closer to sending the first astronauts to Mars. Throughout Artemis II, astronaut voice, images, video, and vital mission data must traverse thousands of miles,...

SA’s risk rating remains stable

Allianz Trade has maintained South Africa’s risk rating  as stable in its Country Risk Atlas. The country’s GDP is expected to continue growing at modest rates of 1,3% in 2026 and 1,5% in 2027, amid improving infrastructure and energy reforms. In addition, the...

Global sovereign cloud IaaS spend to hit $80bn

Worldwide sovereign cloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS) spending is forecast to total $80-billion in 2026, a 35,6% increase from 2025, according to Gartner. “As geopolitical tensions rise, organisations outside the US and China are investing more in...

Tokenomics and how inference providers are cutting AI costs

A diagnostic insight in healthcare. A character’s dialogue in an interactive game. An autonomous resolution from a customer service agent. Each of these AI-powered interactions is built on the same unit of intelligence: a token. Scaling these AI interactions requires...

Bitcoin faces a muted 2026

Bitcoin is expected to continue following its traditional four-year cycle pattern, with a post-halving rally followed by a year or more of muted pricing. This is according to John Singh, vice-president of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South...

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Coming soon: rAge 2024

The 22nd edition of the really Awesome gaming expo (rAge) will run from 29 November to 1 December at the Johannesburg Expo Centre (JEC), Nasrec. This year's ticket options include: * Day Pass: Enjoy a full day of excitement with a one-day pass, giving you access to...

Are legislative delays crippling SA’s online gambling industry?

If you are an avid sports fan, you cannot help but have noticed the rise of sports betting over the past few years. By Sihle Bulose, director: corporate and commercial, and Zanrie Linstrom, candidate attorney: corporate and commercial at CMS South Africa Companies in...

Smart shipping software aids environmental sustainability

The findings of PwC's inaugural Voice of the Consumer Survey paint a clear picture of consumers' changing attitudes towards goods that are responsibly sourced and do no harm to the environment. The findings, released by the professional services multinational in May,...

ISPs are reshaping their relationship with FNOs

Recent studies show that the average internet speed in South Africa is significantly lower than the global average, with rural areas experiencing even worse performance. By Tholo Lerotholi, co-founder of Merge X According to Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, South...

The three Ps of cloud migration

South Africa's public sector is at a critical juncture, facing unique economic challenges while striving for technological advancement. With pressures to reduce costs, improve service delivery, and modernise infrastructure, the adoption of cloud technology has become...

Why you need employees who connect multiple generations

"Cuspers" excel at connecting multiple generations within the workforce. But what exactly is a cusper, and why should organisations pay attention to them? A cusper is someone born at the intersection of two generations, embodying a blend of traits from both. These...

A strong digital core is key to reinvention readiness

Two years ago, Accenture warned that organisations failing to embrace data, artificial intelligence, and technology would risk being left behind by their competitors. By Edna Eason, technology lead for Accenture, Africa A year later this prediction came true as...

NEC XON achieves ServiceNow MSP status

NEC XON has been recognised as a ServiceNow Managed Services Partner (MSP). This achievement also extends to NEC Africa, enabling it to deliver comprehensive, turnkey solutions through a pay-per-use model leveraging the ServiceNow platform. "The recognition once again...

Nutanix appoints new EMEA channel sales leader

Nutanix has announced that Sven Schoenaerts has been appointed as the new senior director: channel sales EMEA. In his new role, effective 1 August 2024, he will be responsible for Nutanix' routes to market. All EMEA regional channel sales leaders will report to...

TikTok sets up sub-Saharan Africa Safety Advisory Council

TikTok is taking steps to boost safety on its platform across sub-Saharan Africa with the launch of its inaugural Safety Advisory Council and the expansion of its #SaferTogether community education campaign. By partnering with key stakeholders, including policymakers,...

Full Stack Developer Team Lead at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Job Description: The above-mentioned position is within the Application Development Department. The Professional ICT Level 1 Team Leader will be responsible for providing strategic technical direction and managing multiple technical teams responsible for the technical...

BI Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a BI Developer to join our client based in Centurion for a hybrid role.What you will be doing:Design, develop, and deliver...

Senior Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you ready to build the data backbone behind one of the world's most iconic alcohol brands? Our client a global powerhouse in brewing, manufacturing, and distribution is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join their high-impact AME Analytics Hub and help shape...

AI Developer (Azure)

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for an AI Developer (Azure) to join our financial services client based in Sandton on a hybrid contract role.What you will be...

AI Developer (Azure) – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for an AI Developer (Azure) to join our financial services client based in Sandton on a hybrid contract role.What you will be...

Senior Backend Developer (.NET, C#) (Hybrid – JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:A Software Solutions company is currently seeking an experienced C# Back-End Developer to join their development team and work closely with a Johannesburg-based customer. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining...

Data Scientist

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Scientist to join our client based in Sandton on a permanent hybrid role.What you will be doing:Analyse complex datasets...

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