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...

Business activity, new sales drive PMI recovery

The seasonally adjusted PMI increased to 52.6 in April, from 49.0 in March, marking a meaningful rebound at the start of the second quarter. The improvement was driven by stronger business activity and a sharp recovery in new sales orders, pointing to firmer near-term...

Workload piles up for HR managers

Forty-seven percent of managers say that more is expected of them, and they must work harder today compared to one year ago, according to a survey by Gartner. Gartner surveyed 2 947 employees and managers from November and December 2025 to uncover the managerial...

PMI points to manufacturing fragility

The November PMI results highlight the ongoing fragility in South Africa’s manufacturing sector. A steep deterioration in demand and production overshadowed slight gains in employment and business expectations. Lower cost pressures are a positive, but alone are not...

Vehicle sales continue positive streak

Aggregate motor industry sales of 54 896 units in November were 12,5% higher than in November 2024, while the year-to-date total of 547 966 units is 15,4% ahead of the figure recorded in the first 11 months of last year. “As we approach the end of 2025, the motor...

Spacecoin satellites aim to build decentralised Internet in space

Space Telecommunications (STI), the entity behind the open-source satellite internet protocol Spacecoin, has launched three satellites aboard a rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The move is an advancement toward a permissionless, decentralised...

Could Bitcoin outperform Nasdaq, gold?

Bitcoin may well outperform both the Nasdaq and gold over the coming weeks, if a recovery rally in risk assets follows the recent correction, according to Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group. His assessment comes as cryptocurrencies slumped sharply on Monday, with...

While important, data streaming can create bottlenecks

Large organizations are experiencing a wide range of pain points when using data streaming to train or run artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Research by Conduktor, which 200 senior IT and data executives at large companies with an annual revenue of $50 million or...

MENA emerges as global leader in digital transformation

A new GSMA report, Accelerating digital industries in the GCC and wider MENA region, reveals that enterprises across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are outpacing global peers in their adoption of advanced digital technologies, underpinned by ambitious...

Women take top spots in SA entrepreneurship challenge

Female inventors and entrepreneurs were the big winners at the first EDHE Absa Innovation Challenge, a student entrepreneurship initiative across South Africa’s 26 public universities with prize money totalling more than R1-million. Women took the five top spots and...

$1trn and counting as scam losses expose anti-fraud gaps

Scam losses worldwide surpassed $1,03-trillion in 2024, according to the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA). The organisation also found that nearly half of consumers encounter scam attempts at least weekly – and among those who fall victim, only 4% fully recover their...

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Biometrics is the future of air travel

For anyone frustrated by the never-ending need to produce travel documents, passports, boarding cards, declarations, and approvals at multiple checkpoints along the air travel journey, then biometrics is the answer. Fortunately, it is also the future, write Stephen...

The magnificent seven of industrial software development

There's fast paced and there's supersonic, and the latter certainly applies to the evolution of software or more specifically industrial software. The last year has seen the industrial software step to the fore to take over the mundane, repetitive and sometime...

Syntech product roadshow coming to Durban on 21 May

Syntech Distribution is hosting its inaugural product roadshow in uMhlanga on Tuesday 21 May 2024. Are you a reseller that isn't registered with Syntech yet? Then this event is an absolute must for your business! Join us to discover top-tier, curated technology...

LG is Energy Star Partner of the Year

LG Electronics (LG) has been named 2024 Energy Star Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence by the US Environmental Protection Agency and US Department of Energy. This marks the 11th time since 2012 that LG has been named Partner of the Year. "Energy Star supports...

Avaya elevates customer engagement with Edify acquisition

Avaya's recent acquisition of Edify is a strategic move, capitalising on the evolving dynamics of customer experience. This acquisition not only positions Avaya to cater to the growing demand for proactive, relationship-oriented customer engagement, but also aligns...

Unlocking SA’s digital identity revolution

In recent years, South Africa has witnessed a significant evolution in the realm of digital identification systems, marking a transformative shift in how individuals authenticate their identities and interact with essential services. Encompassing electronically...

Countering the threat of foreign interference

The spectre of foreign interference, ranging from corporate espionage to intellectual property theft, poses significant threats to organisations striving for competitive edge. Against this backdrop, the release of the 2024 Insider Risk Investigations Report by the...

The future of digital identity in South Africa

When it comes to accessing essential services, such as national medical care, grants and the ability to vote in elections to shape national policy, a valid identity document is critical. By Gur Geva, CEO and co-founder of iiDENTIFii In South Africa, undocumented...

Braintree retains LS Retail status

Braintree has been awarded LS Retail Diamond Partner Status for the fifth consecutive year. LS Retail, which provides software solutions for retail and hospitality industries, awarded only 34 partners of LS Retail worldwide, with only two awarded to partners in the...

CFS Group to sell Clarity TEM

CFS Group, part of the KID Group of companies, is now a reseller of Clarity Technology Expense Management (TEM) software by Apex BI. Corian Kruger, business development manager at CFS Group, says Clarity meets a growing need for organisations to gain more control over...

Senior Data Engineer – Gauteng Boksburg

To design, build, and maintain robust, scalable data infrastructure that ensures secure, real time access to operational and supply chain dataJOB OUTPUTS AND KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORSDesign, build, and maintain ELT pipelinesPipeline success rate (% jobs completed...

Data Engineer / BI Analyst Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled BI Analyst-Developer to join our data and analytics team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and hands-on experience across multiple areas of Business Intelligence and cloud-based data solutions. This role...

Data Scientist (Senior) 3371

Work with stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into actionable technical tasks.Define project scope and align business and technical teams.Design data pipelines, propose data and dashboard solutions, and support development cycles.Be able to facilitate...

Data Scientist (Senior) 3371 – Gauteng Pretoria

Work with stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into actionable technical tasks.Define project scope and align business and technical teams.Design data pipelines, propose data and dashboard solutions, and support development cycles.Be able to facilitate...

Senior Technology Consultant (Somerset West)

ENVIRONMENT:A skilled & adaptable Senior Technology Consultant is sought by a leading player in the fresh produce industry offering IT, analytics, and software support services. Your core role will be to provide comprehensive technical support across IT systems,...

Senior Network Administrator

To support, secure, and maintain the organisation's network and server infrastructure, ensuring stable, secure, and reliable IT operations across the business.Minimum Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum 5 years experience in IT and Network AdministrationDiploma...

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