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...

The future of gifting is digital

According to Kaspersky’s latest findings, virtual presents and personalised greetings are highly popular for the 2025/2026 holiday season with streaming service subscriptions and gaming credits topping users’ lists. As our everyday activities increasingly migrate into...

Future-proof your career in an AI-driven world

HP recently announced plans to cut between 4 000 and 6 000 jobs by the end of 2028 as part of an AI-driven initiative aimed at reducing costs. And they are not the only ones. Across the tech industry, other big brands like Microsoft, Google and Amazon have all shared...

Legal departments are not realising tech benefits

General counsel (GC) must take three actions to improve legal technology outcomes in their departments, according to Gartner. “GCs and legal leaders often have a poor understanding of what is needed for effective technology implementation and use in their functions,”...

Phishing emails linked to Efimer trojan

Between October 2024 and July 2025, more than 5 000 users - both individuals and organisations - fell victim to the Efimer trojan, according to Kaspersky Network Security. The malware was particularly impactful in Brazil, affecting around 1 500 victims. These attacks...

African countries not leveraging health taxes

As Africa confronts a mounting public health crisis, a simple yet powerful solution is being left on the table: health taxes. While the continent battles the dual burden of rising noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and persistent infectious disease burden, most countries...

Applications open for 2025 Bellville Connect Level Up Series

Local SMMEs with ambitions to grow are invited to apply for the 2025 Bellville Connect Level Up Series, ahead of this year's Bellville Business Expo (BBExpo), taking place on 28 and 29 October 2025, at the Tyger Valley Centre Arena. Now in its third year, the Level Up...

Trump opens $9trn retirement market to crypto

US president Donald Trump has signed a landmark executive order that will reshape how millions of Americans build wealth by opening the doors of the country’s $9-trillion retirement market to cryptocurrencies, private equity, and other alternative assets. The order,...

Telkom FutureMakers, Aions empower tech startups

High-potential tech startups supported by Telkom FutureMakers and Aions Creative Technology are gaining the operational support, strategic insight and hands-on mentoring needed to move beyond survival mode and into scalable, investable growth. “This partnership is...

Talos exposes ReVault vulnerabilities

Cisco’s Talos has reported five vulnerabilities to Broadcom and Dell, affecting both the ControlVault3 Firmware and its associated Windows APIs. More than 100 models of Dell Laptops are affected by the vulnerability, which is being dubbed “ReVault”, if left unpatched....

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Technology is empowering smart citizens

There's no question that a smart city extends beyond infrastructure and urban planning, writes Mpho Matsitse, executive: business and digital advisory at BCX. For a smart city to work, it requires smart citizens and technology plays a pivotal role in enabling civic...

Digital wallets an enabler for financial services in Africa

The recent GSMA 2023 State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money highlights how mobile money has become a mainstream financial tool in many African countries. Juan Seco, chief growth officer and East Africa MD of Mukuru Since 2022, more than 184-million people across...

SAQA re-recognises CIPS qualification

The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), the country's highest oversight body for the National Qualifications Framework, has bestowed re-recognition status on the Chartered Institute for Procurement & Supply. The SAQA recognition is the ultimate stamp of...

KFC opens Play Braamfontein concept store

KFC has opened a concept store in Johannesburg's Play Braamfontein precinct, showcasing new concepts in food, fashion, customer service, team member experience, tech, operations, development, sustainability and design. "It's about revolutionising the speed and agility...

Duxbury Networking receives HPE Aruba award

Duxbury Networking was named the HPE Aruba Networking Most Innovative Partner of the Year in EMEA at the recent HPE Partner Awards. "This recognition is a testament to our team's relentless dedication to innovation and excellence in networking solutions," says Warren...

Is your data storage causing analytics bottlenecks?

Better business intelligence is one of the digital era's opportunities we want to harness. Historical data can reveal trends, machine data can help improve planning and costs, and customer data can generate leads and reduce churn. Executives and managers can access...

How AI is transforming insurance

One of the biggest talking points in the world of tech today is artificial intelligence (AI). Touted as having the potential to completely transform our world and empower the most disenfranchised, the capabilities of AI continue to grow every day. In much the same...

Adversary-in-the-middle attacks make a comeback

In the dynamic realm of cybersecurity, threats often disappear temporarily, only to evolve and reappear in more sophisticated forms. By Divan de Nysschen, cybersecurity architect at NEC XON One such resurgence is the Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) attack, a potent...

Enterprise Security Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg

The role is required to assist in the development of a security architecture capability that will continue to mature to address the complex security problems in systems, people and processes including those that emerge in digital business transformation. It...

Data Engineer at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town

We are seeking a Data Engineer, with retail experience to join our team based in Cape Town. Initial 12-month contract, onsite.Key Responsibilities:Design, implement and maintain robust ETL/ELT data pipelines that constitute the data platform, enabling effective use of...

Senior Ruby on Rails Developer – JHB

ENVIRONMENT:Our client – a fast-moving, high-growth online loan underwriting company – is on the hunt for a Senior Ruby on Rails Developer who's not just great with code but also knows how to lead the way! If you're someone who thrives on building sleek, scalable web...

Senior Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions

We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst, with supply chain experience to join our team based in Cape Town. Initial 12-month contract, onsite.The Senior Business Analyst (Retail & Supply Chain) will play a pivotal role in analysing, designing, and optimizing...

Senior Ruby on Rails Developer – JHB – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:Our client – a fast-moving, high-growth online loan underwriting company – is on the hunt for a Senior Ruby on Rails Developer who's not just great with code but also knows how to lead the way! If you're someone who thrives on building sleek, scalable web...

Software Quality Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Job Summary An experienced Software Quality Engineer is sought to lead quality assurance initiatives across diverse software projects. The successful candidate will drive innovation in testing strategies, mentor QA engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional...

Data Administrator – CPT

ENVIRONMENT:Our Client has an opening for a System Admin / Query candidate to join their IT team in Century City, Cape Town, South Africa. They specialize in the provision of fuel management solutions based on Automated Vehicle Identification (AVI) and related...

Data Administrator – CPT – Western Cape Century City

ENVIRONMENT:Our Client has an opening for a System Admin / Query candidate to join their IT team in Century City, Cape Town, South Africa. They specialize in the provision of fuel management solutions based on Automated Vehicle Identification (AVI) and related...

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