Technology, talent and trust will define the workplace in 2026

With companies increasingly prioritising their employees, they are also recognising that productivity and engagement are driven by how, when and with whom they collaborate rather than solely where they work. Organisations of all sizes are embracing flexible and hybrid...

Swift action needed to unlock AI’s $1trn opportunity for Africa

The African Development Bank has released a report establishing a strategic roadmap for unlocking the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa. Developed under the G20 Digital Transformation Working Group, Africa’s AI Productivity...

AI, geopolitics reshaping the future of global energy markets

S&P Global Energy has released its Top Trends report identifying the pivotal developments shaping clean energy technology, sustainability, and growth in global energy markets in 2026. "In 2026, AI's surging power demand growth will be testing grid limits, revenue...

Global IT market on course for its best year since 1996

Worldwide spending on IT – including hardware, software and IT services - is on course to post an increase of 14% in 2025, representing the fastest year of growth since 1996 when the launch of Windows 95, expanding PC usage and Internet adoption were the primary...

Gender divide persists in pay and senior representation

Despite the progress that South Africa has made towards gender equity, women are still underrepresented in senior leadership roles in corporate South Africa and are often paid less than men doing the same jobs. These insights come ahead of the upcoming release of...

Call for government to finalise AI policy

Artificial intelligence (AI) agency Specno has called on the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies to expedite a comprehensive national policy on artificial intelligence.  In October last year, the Department published a draft National Artificial (AI)...

IITPSA Talent Search participation soars

The number of participants in the 2025 Talent Search soared by 35% compared with 2024, with nearly 20 000 learners participating in this year’s event. The Talent Search is part of the Computer Olympiads - a key initiative by the Institute of Information Technology...

AliExpress extends local payment option to SA

International online retail marketplace AliExpress has announced a significant expansion in its payment options for shoppers across Africa to elevate online shopping in the continent. The initiative follows AliExpress’ introduction of various local mobile payment...

JSE kicks off trading game, investment challenge

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has announced that the 2025 edition of its annual Virtual Trading Game (VTG) and Investment Challenge (IC), its flagship financial literacy initiatives aimed at enhancing financial literacy among South Africans, have kicked off....

Africa’s Business Heroes crowned

The grand prize winner of the sixth annual competition Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition, a philanthropic initiative sponsored by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, has been announced, along with the first and second runners-up. The ABH...

Budget does little for under-pressure SMEs

Kathy Gibson reports – The budget tabled by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday offers very little benefit for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Despite the fact that SMEs provide about 60% of the private sector jobs in South Africa, tax increases in the...

Phishing campaign targets Booking.com users

Starting in December 2024, leading up to some of the busiest travel days, Microsoft Threat Intelligence identified a phishing campaign that impersonates online travel agency Booking.com and targets organisations in the hospitality industry. The campaign uses a social...

Hire for promise not proficiency to close skills gaps

Organisations lose out on performance gains when they require employees to demonstrate proficiency in all skill requirements before moving them into critical roles, according to a survey by Gartner. In fact, employees hired based on promise are 1,9-times more likely...

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Earned wage access hands SA women a lifeline

South Africa celebrates Women's Month in August with the theme "Accelerating Socio-Economic Opportunities for Women's Empowerment", and The African Union has declared 2020 to 2030 as the Decade of Women's Financial and Economic Inclusion. But, despite advances made in...

Skills development key to supply chain optimisation

The supply chain is the one function in an organisation that touches all others and supply chain optimisation can drive bottom line improvement. Companies lose millions of rands in their supply chains every year, but there is ample evidence to show that with properly...

ABB, Microsoft bring generative AI to industrial applications

ABB will collaborate with Microsoft on the integration of Azure OpenAI Service into the ABB Ability Genix Industrial Analytics and AI suite. The companies will work together on the implementation of generative AI technology to help industrial customers unlock insights...

Putting people at the heart of process to manage the end user

Frictionless, convenient, consistent and fast. These are the keywords that define business-to-business (B2B) customer service and, according to PwC, are the route to ensuring that the organisation raises the bar and retains customer loyalty. It is echoed by McKinsey...

Advanced analytics deliver multiple benefits to retailers

South African retail is a competitive space, with tight margins, customers demanding great prices and more personalised offerings, and consumer spending under significant pressure. Big data analytics can be an invaluable tool for retailers seeking a competitive...

What the gamer of today and the future looks like

The stereotype we had about gamers is now in the past. Today a gamer can be a dynamic, social, successful person and they are proud to define themselves like that. By Chris Buchanan, client solutions director of Dell Technologies South Africa Same as videogames and...

Why fraud is regarded as a new language

Fraud has become an alarmingly common occurrence in the world today, with a significant portion of the news involving individuals, organisations and companies engaged in deceptive activities. Gareth Cremen, partner, and Nomcebo Ntuli, candidate legal Practitioner at...

Why cyber protection is vital for digital survival

In the wake of today's highly interconnected digital landscape, African enterprises are increasingly battling a ballooning number of cyber threats that have enormous potential to cripple their day-to-day operations, expose sensitive data, and inflict irreparable...

IoT, wearables and the new health insurance paradigm

The rapidly expanding adoption of wearable technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) marks a turning point for the life and health insurance industry. By Simon Spurr, MD of Alula Technologies Consumers today understand the value of their data with the potential for...

FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN – East London – Eastern Cape Arcadia

Basic IT and Certification knowledge required. A+ advantageousITC CLEARMUST HAVE ROADWORTHY VEHICLECRIM CLEARDRIVERS LICENCEBase Salary - R12kFuel - R5k per monthVehicle Maintenance - R6K per quarter (Agency to manage this payment and supply proof of vehicle service...

Senior IT Architect (24 Month Contract) (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE secure designs and resilient systems as your expertise as a Senior IT Security Architect is sought by a dynamic IT Consultancy in Joburg. You will play a critical role enhancing its Security Architecture capabilities while addressing a backlog of...

SAP Basis Consultant at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client is a professional management consultancy and IT services provider, focused on delivering creative and innovative digital solutions. Their client base includes both startups and large corporations, but their mission...

Technical Lead (PHP & Node.JS) (On-site Somerset West)

ENVIRONMENT:A well-established yet fast-growing software company serving the South African property management market is looking for a hands-on Technical Lead who excels in both coding and architecture while also inspiring and mentoring a team. In this pivotal role,...

Senior IT Architect (24 Month Contract) (JHB) – Gauteng Midrand

ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE secure designs and resilient systems as your expertise as a Senior IT Security Architect is sought by a dynamic IT Consultancy in Joburg. You will play a critical role enhancing its Security Architecture capabilities while addressing a backlog of...

SAP Basis Consultant at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client is a professional management consultancy and IT services provider, focused on delivering creative and innovative digital solutions. Their client base includes both startups and large corporations, but their mission...

Senior React Native Developer (CPT Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:A fast-growing Sales Software provider seeks a highly skilled Senior React Native Developer who will play a crucial role in shaping its product from conception to completion, translating designs into high-quality code and developing cutting-edge...

Senior C# Developer

PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for a Snr C# Developer, preferably in a manufacturing, logistics, or industrial automation setting. This is a 1-Year contact, to be part of an international manufacturing and packaging company. Role is based in Richard's Bay....

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