Consumers are already spending like it’s a recession
Fifty-six percent of consumers are already spending as if the economy is in a recession or making changes to prepare, according to a survey by Gartner. Their active adoption of recessionary behaviours signals a profound shift in consumer attitudes toward money and...
SA young scientists spotlight innovations in Bali
Four young scientists are set to showcase their award-winning innovations at the World Innovative Science Project Olympiad (WISPO) in Bali, Indonesia, from 10 to 13 December 2025. The learners, all Gold medal winners at the Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF),...
Google ups African funding
Google has outlined a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37-million in cumulative funding — including previously committed but unannounced funding — to research, talent development, and infrastructure. The funding package includes funding and partnerships...
Hybrid working key to productivity during school holidays
Almost two-thirds (62%) of working parents find organising childcare during school holidays to be a significant source of stress – and, as a result, more than half (55%) utilise their annual leave to meet childcare duties. This is according to new research from IWG,...
Cybersecurity professionals continue to seek improvements
Despite the majority of South African cybersecurity experts in large organisations being happy with their current protection, they are constantly on the lookout for stronger and more flexible security solutions. A new study - Improving resilience: cybersecurity...
AI-powered coding competition empowers 90 kids
When RocketHour decided to host an AI-assisted coding competition during the July school holidays, it aimed to explore how AI changes the way we teach and how accessible it makes complex tasks for younger students. And it demonstrated that 90 11-to-13 year-olds, a...
Nation-state actors exploit SharePoint vulnerability
High-profile local and global sites alike have fallen victim to a newly-uncovered vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint. In South Africa, National Treasury is among the customers affected, while international users like the US nuclear weapons agency have also been...
AI drives major infrastructure shift for SA enterprises
As AI assistants, agents, and data-driven workloads reshape how work gets done, they’re creating faster, more dynamic, more latency-sensitive and more complex network traffic in South Africa. This is the headline finding from a Cisco study into the architectural...
Visa opens first African data centre in Joburg
Visa has opened a new data centre in Johannesburg, the company’s first in Africa, as part of three-year R1-billion investment into South Africa. The data centre, which is already operational, ensures that local transactions are processed securely, seamlessly and...
Trump administration make AI a priority
US president Donald Trump has signed three new executive orders aimed at strenthening the US’s dominance in the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape. The executive orders come hours after the government released a National AI Action Plan that details strategies to...
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Counter career stagnation to reclaim your work mojo
Few people are unaware of burnout - the state of extreme stress, exhaustion, and overload that can dramatically affect one's work and personal life and wellbeing. Less well-known however is another sub-optimal state which is prevalent in workplaces across the globe...
Under the covers with ML and AI
Machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) are an unstoppable and disruptive force, with pros, cons and reasons for caution, according to KID Group's expert data scientists. Wrapping up the year's developments and looking into trends in 2024, KID Group's...
A hybrid approach to navigating the AI landscape
Enterprises today are looking towards AI adoption to stay competitive, better understand their customers, and uncover efficiencies. By Erica Langhi, senior solutions architect: EMEA at Red Hat But while excitement continues to grow around AI's potential, many...
Retail lessons of 2023 shape trends in 2024
The cost of living, the nervous twitches of the global economy and the lingering recession are all having an ongoing impact on the retail sector and its outlook for 2024. What lies ahead? What lessons learned in 2023 will shape decision-making, investment and...
A socio-technical approach to data management is crucial
The world is more polarised than ever before, with global conflict and geopolitical tensions drawing strong lines between regions and even within countries. By Lee Wearne, data strategist at Insight Consulting Conflict, social unrest, inflation, climate change, and...
Why SA’s digital banking outperforms other nations
Digital innovation in banking is no longer a choice. It is now a requirement that is essential to business continuity. By Pierre Romagny, partner: financial services at Oliver Wyman in South Africa The encouraging news is that South Africa can teach the world a thing...
Never do these things on your company computer
At least 70% of employees admit to doing activities that are not work-related on their company computer. Although some employers may ignore your browsing habits, it is important to reconsider your activities on your work PC or laptop, particularly in light of...
Automation key to efficiency, risk mitigation, cost reduction in data management
Data management has become increasingly crucial in Africa, with the volume and significance of data growing at an unprecedented rate. By Kate Mollett, regional director at Commvault Africa As a result, the cost of handling and protecting this enormous volume of data...
AI-powered cybersecurity won’t supersede the human firewall
In the world of cybersecurity, it is always a challenge to keep up with the evolving threat landscape. As we look into the future, it's evident that artificial intelligence (AI) will play a growing role in protecting the digital assets of organisations. By Martin...
Qlik acquires Mozaic Data
Qlik has announced the acquisition of Mozaic Data (Mozaic), an AI-driven data management technology. "Organizations are increasingly seeking to create domain-centric data products that transcend data integration and quality. There's an elevated expectation within the...
Full Stack Developer – 1564
?? We're Hiring: Full Stack Developer (Angular 20)Ready to build next-gen web apps with cutting-edge tech? ??Must-have skills:?? Angular 20, Typescript 5.8, HTML/CSS, Karma/Jasmine?? Java 21, PostgreSQL & Playwright testing?? Docker, GitHub, Jira, Confluence??...
Database Administrator
THE OPPORTUNITY THAT AWAITS YOUAre you a hands-on IT professional with a knack for keeping systems running smoothly and data secure? Join a dynamic team where your problem-solving skills and technical expertise will make a real impact. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Manage...
Full Stack Developer – 1564 – Gauteng Pretoria
?? We're Hiring: Full Stack Developer (Angular 20)Ready to build next-gen web apps with cutting-edge tech? ??Must-have skills:?? Angular 20, Typescript 5.8, HTML/CSS, Karma/Jasmine?? Java 21, PostgreSQL & Playwright testing?? Docker, GitHub, Jira, Confluence??...
Database Administrator – Gauteng Pretoria Region
THE OPPORTUNITY THAT AWAITS YOUAre you a hands-on IT professional with a knack for keeping systems running smoothly and data secure? Join a dynamic team where your problem-solving skills and technical expertise will make a real impact. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Manage...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our international client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees (in SA) many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their...
Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We're looking for an experienced Java Developer to help design, build, and scale modern software solutions. You'll work with a collaborative engineering team, applying solid object-oriented principles and best practices to deliver clean, reliable code that runs at...
BI/Reporting Specialist
Our client is seeking a BI/Reporting Specialist based in Johannesburg, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Afrikaans. Key Requirements 6 years' experience.BSc/ BTechSQLT-SQLSSIS/SSRS/SSASPower BIDBA PracticesShould you meet the...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our international client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees (in SA) many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their...
Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We're looking for an experienced Java Developer to help design, build, and scale modern software solutions. You'll work with a collaborative engineering team, applying solid object-oriented principles and best practices to deliver clean, reliable code that runs at...
BI/Reporting Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is seeking a BI/Reporting Specialist based in Johannesburg, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Afrikaans. Key Requirements 6 years' experience.BSc/ BTechSQLT-SQLSSIS/SSRS/SSASPower BIDBA PracticesShould you meet the...
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