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...

Africa writes new rules for digital growth

Africa is not simply accelerating its digital adoption - it is actively authoring a new model of digital growth. This is the headline finding from a new report, "Africa's Digital Momentum: Four Structural Imperatives," from BCG Platinion, the tech arm of Boston...

In the midst of chaos, Africa has the chance to reinvent

In a time of shifting geopolitical dynamics, evolving supply chains, technological transformation and changing patterns of trade and investment which are redefining the global economic landscape, Africa has an historic opportunity to reposition itself as a dynamic...

AI infrastructure spending is breaking records

Worldwide spending on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure reached a record $86-billion in Q3 2025, marking a sustained investment cycle as platform providers scale capacity for training and inference workloads, according to the IDC Worldwide Quarterly...

Global sovereign cloud IaaS spending set 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...

European Commission calls out TikTok’s ‘addictive’ algorithm

The European Commission has preliminarily found TikTok in breach of the Digital Services Act for its addictive design. This includes features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and its highly personalised recommender system.   Risk assessment...

Online safety for children still a top priority

Minors accessing harmful online content, particularly via social media, is a top Internet safety priority in South Africa and worldwide. That’s according to ISPA, South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB), on the eve of Safer Internet Day...

AI set to drive digital asset development

AI will help drive development of the digital assets sector and play a key role in its continuing growth. This is according to new global research by London-based Nickel Digital Asset Management (Nickel), which polled with institutional investors and wealth managers....

Vuma reaches 1m subscribers

From its beginnings as a grassroots project in the streets of Parkhurst, fibre to the home (FTTH) pioneer Vuma has officially passed the 1-million subscriber milestone. “Reaching one million subscribers is a major milestone for Vuma and a strong validation of our...

Digital squatting hits record levels

The practice of digital squatting - registering domains that mimic established brands - has reached record levels, creating serious risks for companies and consumers alike. In 2025, the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) handled 6 200 domain name...

How phishing threats evolved in 2025

A new Kaspersky review reveals how cybercriminals revived and refined phishing techniques to target individuals and businesses in 2025, including calendar-based attacks, voice message deceptions and sophisticated multi-factor authentication (MFA) bypass schemes. The...

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Cybersecurity in the era of quantum computing

As quantum computing technology rapidly advances, businesses and governments around the world are facing a looming threat to their cybersecurity. By Amritesh Anand, vice-president and MD: technology services group at In2IT Technologies. Quantum computers, with their...

How unstructured data can help companies thrive in the AI era

Every organisation is racing to unlock the power of AI to improve its sales and service experiences. But great AI requires data. By Linda Saunders, director of Solutions Engineering Africa Traditionally, companies have handled data that is found in structured formats,...

Evolving data challenges need evolving data protection solutions

Managing data has become increasingly difficult and protecting it has never been more important. This is often a challenge, however, writes Graham Brown, regional manager of Commvault SA/SADC. With data being both moved to the cloud and repatriated as consolidation...

Connectivity a catalyst of SA’s digital economy

Connectivity isn't just a technological convenience - it's a driving force behind South Africa's economic metamorphosis. In our nation, where business landscapes range from urban centres to remote rural outposts, robust and accessible connectivity is the cornerstone...

Accounting for the E and S in ESG

By Andrew Harding - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives have grown exponentially in recent years, driven by a heightened awareness of sustainability and ethical considerations among stakeholders and investors. However, integrating ESG into...

5G drives infrastructure investment and digital inclusion in Africa

The advent of 5G is one of the most important technological developments for the global economy in the last few years. High-speed mobile connectivity is catalysing dramatic digital transformations around the world, bringing to life exciting new applications in the...

Huawei Cloud ranks number three in SA

Huawei Cloud is one of the top three cloud service providers in South Africa, according to the Africa Analysis "2024 South Africa Cloud Computing Market Growth Forecast Report". Almost one in five surveyed users are running significant workloads on Huawei's platform....

Absa Credit Coach helps customers boost credit scores

Since Absa launched its financial inclusion Credit Coach in April 2024, it has garnered over 1,4-million views. Absa Credit Coach, available for free on the Absa banking app, offers a suite of tools to help customers monitor and improve their credit scores: * Check...

Prosthetic digits are transforming lives

Whilst small in size, the role of fingers in our overall body mobility is huge. Our fingers play a critical role in the accomplishment of everyday activities, allowing for tactile sensations and multiple fine movements from the grasping and manipulation of objects...

Senior Integrations Developer at Reverside – Gauteng Pretoria

Reverside is a leading IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We help clients design and implement seamless, scalable integration solutions across complex enterprise...

Network Security Engineer- (24 Months contract)

Our client is looking for a Networksecurity Engineer for 2-year contract to be based in Pretoria. The Network Security Engineer will Design, implement, and maintain robust network security infrastructure to protect Customer's digital environment. They will Manage and...

Business / System Analyst at Reverside

Reverside is a leading IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We partner with clients across industries to analyze, design, and implement technology solutions that drive...

Network Security Engineer- (24 Months contract) – Gauteng Gauteng

Our client is looking for a Networksecurity Engineer for 2-year contract to be based in Pretoria. The Network Security Engineer will Design, implement, and maintain robust network security infrastructure to protect Customer's digital environment. They will Manage and...

Business / System Analyst at Reverside – Gauteng Pretoria

Reverside is a leading IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We partner with clients across industries to analyze, design, and implement technology solutions that drive...

Business Analyst and Systems Engineer

A company that specializes in comprehensive medical-legal administration, personal injury assessments, and accredited Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) training, is seeking a Business Analyst & Systems Engineer who will drive the design and optimization of...

IT Technical Support

We are looking for an IT Technical Support professional with 4-6 years of experience for a Contractor position in Western Cape. Join us and be responsible for daily analysis, technical support, reporting, and automation tasks.Job Title: IT Technical SupportSeniority...

IT Support Administrator at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Summary of role:The Administrator will be responsible for organizing, structuring, and maintaining historical Engineering documents and folders within SharePoint. The role supports the Engineering team by ensuring documentation is accessible, well-categorised,...

Business Analyst and Systems Engineer – Gauteng Midrand

A company that specializes in comprehensive medical-legal administration, personal injury assessments, and accredited Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) training, is seeking a Business Analyst & Systems Engineer who will drive the design and optimization of...

IT Technical Support – Western Cape Cape Town

We are looking for an IT Technical Support professional with 4-6 years of experience for a Contractor position in Western Cape. Join us and be responsible for daily analysis, technical support, reporting, and automation tasks.Job Title: IT Technical SupportSeniority...

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