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...

The pivotal role of ports in supply chain stability

Global port efficiency remains under pressure from geopolitical instability, shipping network disruption, extreme weather events and persistent market volatility, according to the Container Port Performance Index 2025. The sixth annual report – jointly issued by the...

‘Grey’ scam websites exploit user trust

Kaspersky research shows that the so-called “grey” websites repeatedly target all world regions, and this may be driving both financial loss and large-scale data harvesting. Grey websites are deceptive online platforms that fall outside traditional phishing...

New cars sales still resilient

The new car buying trend has continued unabated into the new year, with January figures reflecting a 7,5% increase in total vehicle sales and passenger car volumes up 7,1%. “This is a welcome and encouraging sign for the local motor industry at a time when both the...

AI becomes more inclusive with African language foundations

Google and a consortium of African research institutions announced the launch of WAXAL, a large-scale, openly accessible speech dataset designed to catalyse research and build more inclusive AI technologies. The dataset bridges a critical digital divide for over...

Gold bounce-back is brewing, says deVere CEO

The dramatic fall in gold prices has the hallmarks of a “leverage-driven break” rather than a collapse in underlying demand. The prediction from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group comes as gold has experienced its sharpest price fall in more than a decade. It dropped...

RPA market to hit $35,84bn by 2033

The global robotic process automation market size is estimated to reach $35,84-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 29% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The rise in demand for lower operating costs is among the major accelerating...

Datatech acquires Maple Woods

Datatec’s subsidiary Logicalis USA has acquired 100% of Maple Woods Enterprises, with effect from 2 February 2026. Maple Woods is a long-term security partner of Logicalis USA. Its flagship Overwatch offering is an advanced cybersecurity and compliance programme...

Gates Foundation CEO details a plan to reverse health declines

Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman released his 2026 Annual Letter, The Road to 2045, warning that the recent reversal in global health progress raises urgent moral choices and outlining a 20-year agenda to accelerate impact as the foundation works toward completing its...

At 140 years old, Mercedes-Benz unveils Nvidia-powered S-Class

Mercedes-Benz is marking 140 years of automotive innovation with a new S-Class built for the AI era, bringing together automotive safety and Nvidia’s advanced autonomous driving platform to enable a level 4-ready architecture designed for trust. The new S-Class with...

Portable consumer electronics in for 13% growth

The global portable consumer electronics market size is anticipated to reach $760,99-billion by 2033 and is anticipated to expand at a compointd annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13,2% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Recent...

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How to unleash SA’s BPO potential

South Africa has evolved into a global hub for business process outsourcing (BPO), offering a wide range of services including IT support and software development. With the BPO industry growing at an annual rate of 22% over the last four years, South Africa presents a...

AI heralds a new era for business productivity and efficiency

The technology landscape is undergoing a seismic shift comparable to the spread of smartphones in the mid-00's. By Chris Buchanan, client solutions director at Dell Technologies South Africa While we've had a constant stream of technological advancements since then,...

Digital world makes defending against more relevant

In a hyper-connected, always-on world, both citizens and businesses must develop robust, multi-layered cybersecurity strategies to combat the flourishing cybercrime ecosystem. By Michael de Neuilly-Rice, cyber security architect at NEC XON These illicit markets have...

SMEs, you are the low hanging fruit for cybercriminals

According to an IBM report, on average it takes nearly 287 days to detect and contain a data breach. A lot of damage can be done in such a long period of time. For one thing, your reputation can go down the drain along with your dream of selling this great little...

Dealing with quiet quitting in a modern workplace

The traditional notion of physical presence as a measure of productivity and commitment is being challenged. Instead, there is a shift towards valuing emotional engagement and connection with work, even if it means employees are not always physically present. However,...

Solar power offers a reprieve from electricity tariff hikes

Steep electricity tariff hikes mean South African consumers are still battling electricity woes, making the switch to solar more sensible than ever, says Versofy Solar co-founder and CEO, Ross Mains-Sheard. South Africans are starting to feel the pinch of the 12,7%...

Manage the risks of public WiFi

Public WiFi is quite popular at cafés, airports, or abroad during vacations or business trips. Despite the convenience and perceived necessity of staying connected, these common situations require vigilance to ensure the safety and protection of personal data. To...

In2IT Technologies is Huawei’s IP Services Partner of the Year

In2IT Technologies has been named the IP Services Partner of the Year by Huawei at the recent Africa Connect 2024 conference. The award recognises In2IT's contributions and expertise in delivering innovative IP services to customers across Africa. "We are honoured and...

NTT Data a leader for cloud professional services

NTT Data has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Cloud Professional Services 2024 Vendor Assessment report. The report evaluated 24 cloud professional services providers on key measures of success across two primary categories: capabilities and...

SENIOR SPECIALIST : NMSI TECHNICAL LEAD (CAPE TOWN)

Job Purpose: The business is looking for a self-motivated individual to manage the National Monitoring Support Initiative project and provide technical leadership for the work on strengthening the company's monitoring framework; developing a system for reporting,...

SENIOR SPECIALIST : NMSI TECHNICAL LEAD

Job Purpose: The business is looking for a self-motivated individual to manage the National Monitoring Support Initiative project and provide technical leadership for the work on strengthening the company's monitoring framework; developing a system for reporting,...

SENIOR SPECIALIST : NMSI TECHNICAL LEAD – Gauteng Centurion

Job Purpose: The business is looking for a self-motivated individual to manage the National Monitoring Support Initiative project and provide technical leadership for the work on strengthening the company's monitoring framework; developing a system for reporting,...

Junior Full Stack Developer (Ruby/Ruby on Rails) (Stellenbosch Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic AgriTech company seeks a Junior Full Stack Developer with an interest in building software that interfaces with industrial control systems. This role supports their broader mission of transforming Agricultural operations through automation,...

Back-End Developer (Entry) 2411

Assist in the development and maintenance of document templates using Exstream software.Collaborate with team members to gather and understand user requirements.Write and test XML, XPath, and Perl scripts for template customization.Support Unix scripting tasks to...

Data Controller (JHB / Stellenbosch / Eastern Cape)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client operates as a development company with offices in Stellenbosch and Johannesburg, specializing in the advancement of state-of-the-art agricultural technologies. They are seeking a Data Controller who is essentially an introduction to the group's...

Back-End Developer (Entry) 2411 – Gauteng Pretoria

Assist in the development and maintenance of document templates using Exstream software.Collaborate with team members to gather and understand user requirements.Write and test XML, XPath, and Perl scripts for template customization.Support Unix scripting tasks to...

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