20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing

Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...

Unemployed are least likely to prioritise betting spending-limit tools

The online betting group most likely to prioritise debt repayment with a windfall is also the group least likely to ask regulators or operators for spending controls, according to new research from Softswiss. Fewer than four in 10 unemployed South Africans think...

AI-first enterprises will win big if they do it right

Kathy Gibson reports - Enterprises that are reshaping and reinventing business domains around artificial intelligence (AI) are on track to experience great return on investment (ROI) and become more competitive. But there is a currently a big disconnect between AI...

AI leaders join call for a slowdown in new developments

The call for a global slowdown on artificial intelligence (AI) development is gaining traction, with the leaders of the some of the world’s largest AI companies adding their voices. On Saturday, Anthropic CEO Dr Dario Amodei penned an essay calling for AI companies to...

Vodacom expects increased earnings

Vodacom has issued a trading statement for the financial year ended 31 March 2026. The group expects to report strong earnings per share (EPS) growth, with results consistent with its Vision 2030 double-digit EBITDA growth ambition. Accordingly, shareholders are...

Leadership changes at Intel focus on innovation

Intel has announced two key leadership appointments to strengthen its core product business and advance the company’s innovation agenda. Alex Katouzian will join Intel as executive vice-president and GM of the Client Computing and Physical AI Group. In this role,...

GenAI and its role in education

The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Centre for Innovation in Learning and Teaching (CILT) has shared early insights from its emerging research into how staff and students develop the literacies needed to use generative AI (GenAI) ethically, critically and...

Uncertainty shapes the pace of risk preparedness

There has been a continuous and rapid increase and convergence of risks and threats, according to International SOS. The organisation has released its 10th annual Risk Outlook report, providing critical insights into the evolving and emerging security and health risk...

Societal and technological threats on the rise

While G20 Business leaders remain concerned about the potential impact of economic downturn and inflation in the near-term, the risks associated with insufficient public services and social protections, lack of economic opportunity and misinformation and...

Vodacom embeds sign language in the workplace

Vodacom South Africa has embedded South African Sign Language (SASL) in the workplace. “Recognised as South Africa's 12th official language in 2023, SASL is now being integrated across Vodacom's digital platforms, employee training programmes, and everyday business...

Syntech shines in Customer Care

Syntech Distribution has cemented its position as South Africa’s favourite distributor when it comes to caring for its reseller partners. For an impressive fourth time, Syntech has scooped the Customer Care Distributor of the Year award by a comfortable margin. The...

These are the top vendors for 2025

The votes are in, and South African resellers have named their favourite vendors for 2025. The 13th annual Channelwise Awards survey attracted a record 2 828 voters, who named their favourite vendors in 10 categories, as follows:   Infrastructure Hardware...

Youthful emerging economies lead in AI adoption

Kathy Gibson reports - Established countries have traditionally led in technology adoption – but emerging economies are seizing the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence (AI) to leapfrog their global counterparts to use AI to drive real innovation. Guy...

African workforce is ready for AI and career reinvention

African companies embracing rapid workforce reinvention, accelerating digital adoption, and fostering a strong culture of continuous learning. This is according to PwC’s Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2025 which engaged 49 843 workers worldwide and 1 753...

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New Africa Energy Bank signals era of hydrocarbon growth

Continental group the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO), in collaboration with multilateral financial institution the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed the requisite documents for the establishment of the Africa Energy Bank - an...

AI-powered telemetry key to unlocking business efficiency

In today's fast-paced business world, companies need to ensure that their IT infrastructure and estate are performing optimally to maximise productivity and profitability. By Doug Woolley, GM of Dell Technologies South Africa AI-powered telemetry will be key to...

How to strengthen SA’s path to overcome greylisting

South Africa's greylisting by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in early 2023 has created significant economic challenges. The development tarnishes the country's reputation, causes delays and higher costs in international transactions, and potentially deters...

Is your smart home secure?

Smart home security systems have undoubtedly revolutionised the way we safeguard our homes, offering a sense of control and enhanced safety. However, as with any technology, the security of these systems is of paramount importance. Security devices for smart homes are...

Thiqa Digital Finance partners with Paymenow in Uganda

Islamic finance platform Thiqa Digital Finance has signed an exclusive technology partnership with earned wage access (EWA) platform Paymenow that will allow Uganda's civil servants to have early and responsible access to their already earned wages, secure and...

Vertiv issues 2023 Responsible Business Report

Vertiv has released its 2023 Responsible Business Report, which details progress in focus areas, and introduces the company's "One Vertiv, One World" plan for advancing the principles of environmental stewardship, fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaged workplace,...

VGS and Onafriq partner in Africa, Middle East

VGS has announced a strategic partnership with African payments network Onafriq, aimed at bolstering security and innovation for fintechs across Africa and the Middle East. As a universal token vault provider, VGS specialises in securely collecting and storing payment...

Supply chain professionals gear up for Cape Town event

Hundreds of supply chain practitioners from across Africa and around the world will meet in Cape Town next week for the annual SAPICS Conference. Hosted by the Professional Body for Supply Chain Management (SAPICS), this year's gathering represents a vital opportunity...

ABB online calculator helps business map energy efficiency savings

Businesses across the world face the goal of doubling progress towards energy efficiency by 2030 to meet COP28 emissions targets and cut energy costs. However, a recent report from the Energy Efficiency Movement shows that while there is optimism and appetite among...

SA’s Zoie Health selected for Google for Startups Growth Academy

Google for Startups has announced 24 startups selected for the 2024 cohort of the Growth Academy: AI for Health program. The program is designed to support high-potential startups across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) that are leveraging artificial...

Intermediate Data Engineer (LW)

Design, develop, test, and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes on Databricks (Delta Lake, Spark, SQL, Python/Scala/SQL notebooks).Architect scalable data models and data vault/ dimensional schemas to support reporting, BI, and advanced...

Senior Software Developer

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Senior Software Developer.Qualification:B.Sc or B.Tech (Eng) (NQF 7) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field with 13+ years relevant experience,B.Eng/B.Sc (Eng) (NQF 8) in Computer Engineering,...

Intermediate Data Engineer (LW) – Gauteng Pretoria

Design, develop, test, and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes on Databricks (Delta Lake, Spark, SQL, Python/Scala/SQL notebooks).Architect scalable data models and data vault/ dimensional schemas to support reporting, BI, and advanced...

Senior Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Senior Software Developer.Qualification:B.Sc or B.Tech (Eng) (NQF 7) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field with 13+ years relevant experience,B.Eng/B.Sc (Eng) (NQF 8) in Computer Engineering,...

AI Development Specialist (Azure)

Role Purpose Lead the design, build, and deployment of production-grade AI solutions on Microsoft Azure. Own end-to-end delivery-from data pipelines to model deployment, ensuring security, reliability, and compliance. ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement AI solutions...

Intermediate Data Engineer – Hybrid

An innovative and rapidly expanding Tech company is inviting applications from qualified Data Engineer candidatesto take up a permanent role at our Umhlanga based Company.About The Virtual AgentThe Virtual Agent (TVA) is a fast-growing PropTech company transforming...

AI Development Specialist (Azure) – Gauteng Edenburg

Role Purpose Lead the design, build, and deployment of production-grade AI solutions on Microsoft Azure. Own end-to-end delivery-from data pipelines to model deployment, ensuring security, reliability, and compliance. ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement AI solutions...

Intermediate Data Engineer – Hybrid – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga Ridge

An innovative and rapidly expanding Tech company is inviting applications from qualified Data Engineer candidatesto take up a permanent role at our Umhlanga based Company.About The Virtual AgentThe Virtual Agent (TVA) is a fast-growing PropTech company transforming...

Backend Software Engineer

An opportunity exists for a skilled Backend Software Engineer to design, implement, and maintain backend systems that power data-driven agricultural solutions. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver with a passion for development and an interest in nature and the...

Financial System Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: The National Research Foundation (NRF) seeks to make an appointment for the position of Financial System Administrator Key Responsibilities: Provide technical and functional support for Microsoft D365 Finance and Operations (F&O) in production and...

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