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...

AI in the boardroom: The personal liability of the board

Company directors who delegate their fiduciary duties to an AI model or adopt its output as their own decision risk losing their Business Judgement Rule protection, according to a leading legal consultancy. “The King V Code, the Companies Act and common law all...

Could 2026 be SA’s year of being back in the game?

If 2025 was the year South Africa had to steel itself for a tsunami of crises, 2026 could well shape up to be the year the country starts coming up for air. Locally, there was historic progress, marked by the stability of the Government of National Unity and a...

PIC acquires major interest in Datatec

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has increased its shareholding in Datatec. The entity now owns 20,55% of the total issued ordinary shares in the company. Datatec has accordingly filed the required notices with the Takeover Regulation Panel. Datatec received...

CEOs take the lead as AI investment gains pace

Corporate AI investment is growing significantly and it’s not about to slow down. Companies are planning to double their spending on the technology in 2026, accounting for about 1,7% of revenues - more than twice the increase for 2025. Meanwhile, CEOs are rolling up...

Global AI spend could pass $2,5trn in 2026

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,52-trillion in 2026, a 44% increase year-over-year, according to Gartner. "AI adoption is fundamentally shaped by the readiness of both human capital and organisational processes, not merely by financial investment,”...

These trends are shaping global trade in 2026

Slower growth, rising protectionism and structural shifts in value chains, services and regulation are redefining trade flows, creating new risks and opportunities. Global trade had a record year in 2025, with preliminary data pointing to a 7% increase to exceed $35...

Microsoft the most imitated brand in phishing attacks

Microsoft has once again ranked as the most impersonated brand, appearing in 22% of all phishing attempts during the quarter, according to the Brand Phishing Ranking for Q4 2025 released by Check Point Research (CPR). This continues a multi-quarter trend in which...

National campaign aims for safer solar PV

The South African Insurance Association (SAIA), in partnership with municipalities, national industry bodies, insurers, financial institutions, fire protection organisations, and civil society, has launched the Safe Solar PV & Storage campaign to promote safe,...

Telegram blocks are effective in reducing underground activity

Modern messengers, such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and others, are often used for illicit purposes, but there are effective defenses that can help limit the damage. Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence  conducted an in-depth monitoring of over 800 blocked...

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Is your business safe from electrical hazards?

Every year, R7-billion is paid out by the Compensation Fund and Rand Mutual Assurance to address occupational injuries and diseases in South Africa. This statistic highlights the pressing need for improved health and safety practices in workplaces across the country....

From big data to better data

Organisations have traditionally valued volume, velocity and variety as the classic drivers of 'big data'. However, as we start to explore the promise of increased efficiency and creativity from generative AI, we must also address the remaining two 'Vs' - the value...

Transition to QCTO creates uncertainty

A pivotal shift for South Africa's skills development sector, the recent announcement of a three-year extension to the S12H tax incentive, has sparked both relief and renewed uncertainty for companies. While welcomed, it has brought some pressing questions to the fore...

Talent-on-demand a strategic advantage against skills shortages

In today's business landscape no leader is untouched by the challenges of skills shortages or economic, political, or global market uncertainties. In this shifting world of work, talent-on-demand can provide both flexibility and stability, precisely when it's needed. ...

Are criminal record, credit history open to employer scrutiny?

During the recruitment process, it is common practice for many employers to ask prospective employees questions about their criminal and credit records. The purpose, in general, is to ascertain the candidate's suitability for the position. At first glance, this...

Nedbank wins Forrester 2024 Customer-Obsessed Enterprise Award

Nedbank Retail and Business Banking has won Forrester's Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) 2024 Customer-Obsessed Enterprise Award. The award recognises organisations that are putting customers at the center of their business strategy to accelerate growth. Nedbank...

Fundza secures funding to boost multilingualism

In celebration of Africa Day last Saturday (25 May 2024), the Fundza Literacy Trust proudly has announced its commitment to enhancing access to reading and writing resources in South Africa by providing content in multiple indigenous languages. This effort underscores...

Tech advances can help drive sustainable construction

Globally, the building and construction industry has been putting more emphasis on using energy-efficient technologies and equipment to reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption in buildings. Morag Evans, CEO of Databuild This has resulted in the integration of...

How regulators are keeping pace with money laundering techniques

Regulators are moving fast to keep up with the ever-evolving techniques financial criminals use to evade detection of money laundering and terrorist funding. In turn, compliance teams at financial institutions need to be agile to keep up with the rate of change in...

Senior Data Technologist

A senior opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Data Technologist to lead the sourcing, integration, and analysis of complex financial, statistical, and visual/spatial data to support forensic investigations and law-enforcement-related initiatives. Key...

Rating Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Looking for a talented and experienced Rating Developer who will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our client's insurance management software solutions. Key Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.Minimum 5+ years...

Senior Database Developer – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Database Developer to join our client on a remote contract role.What you will be doing:Convert complex MSSQL stored...

Senior Data Technologist – Gauteng Centurion

A senior opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Data Technologist to lead the sourcing, integration, and analysis of complex financial, statistical, and visual/spatial data to support forensic investigations and law-enforcement-related initiatives. Key...

Systems Integration Engineer

Our client is searching for a Systems Integration Engineer to join their team! As an Integration Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our client's technologies integrate smoothly with external systems, driving the success of their deployments. This role...

Full Stack Developer (Advanced) 0784

Part of a DevOps team responsible for the development and maintenance of the Central Ordering applications.Develop solutions independently and on time.Provide support for existing solutions (DevOps) including standby. Willing and able to be on standby after hours, on...

Java Developer at Datonomy Solutions

We are seeking a Senior Java Developer with strong hands-on experience in building, maintaining, and optimising enterprise-grade, high-volume Java applications. The role requires end-to-end ownership of deliverables—from design and development through to deployment,...

Systems Integration Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Our client is searching for a Systems Integration Engineer to join their team! As an Integration Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our client's technologies integrate smoothly with external systems, driving the success of their deployments. This role...

Full Stack Developer (Advanced) 0784 – Gauteng Pretoria

Part of a DevOps team responsible for the development and maintenance of the Central Ordering applications.Develop solutions independently and on time.Provide support for existing solutions (DevOps) including standby. Willing and able to be on standby after hours, on...

Java Developer at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton

We are seeking a Senior Java Developer with strong hands-on experience in building, maintaining, and optimising enterprise-grade, high-volume Java applications. The role requires end-to-end ownership of deliverables—from design and development through to deployment,...

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