SA has 118 000 unfilled tech jobs. Why are jobseekers battling?
In 2018, Kate Maakane placed second in a hackathon. She was hungry for the opportunity, bright and ready to be challenged. The tech industry didn't come knocking. It took six more years before she got her shot. A comprehensive 2024/2025 research report titled...
Security threats grow as workers turn to WhatsApp
A massive 89% of South Africans use WhatsApp for work communications. Those using email for work sit at a slightly lower 88%, while enterprise platforms like Microsoft Teams are used by only 45%. The 1 percentage point difference separating WhatsApp-use for work...
AI reckoning will define investing in 2026
A global reset is unfolding across AI and tech markets as investors confront the limits of a model that has powered equity gains for two years. This warning from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, follows four sessions of heavy selling across world indices, with the...
Are you ready to take on agentic AI?
Kathy Gibson reports - Agents are the hot topic of the moment, with the potential to propel artificial intelligence (AI) to new heights as they are used to automate tasks. “This is the biggest thing I have experienced in 30 years as a consultant,” comments Sylvain...
Data, fibre deliver growth for Telkom
Telkom SA has announced that group revenue for the six months ended 30 September 2025 are up 3,4% to R22 104-million, driven by robust mobile data revenue growth (+10,3%) and fibre-related data revenue (+12.3%). Meanwhile, group data revenue is up 7,9%, contributing...
User numbers increase, but Internet disparities deepen
The world's online population grew by more than 240-million people in 2025, according to the new Facts and Figures 2025 report from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The new estimates confirm continuing progress in expanding digital connectivity, while...
Autonomous planning set to supply chains
Autonomous planning has passed the Peak of Inflated Expectations and is emerging as one of the most impactful trends in supply chain planning (SCP), according to Gartner. “Autonomous planning has the potential to reshape how supply chain leaders approach...
Insurance scams to watch out for …
A recent InfoQuest survey found that 57% of South Africans have been targeted by scams in the past year, indicative of an increasingly sophisticated “scam economy” – and while fraudsters one focused primarily on banking and e-commerce, insurance scams have become a...
‘Just say goodbye’ to scam artists
In recognition of International Fraud Awareness Week (16 to 22 November), the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) has launched the “Just Say Goodbye” campaign aimed at helping South Africans recognise and respond to increasingly sophisticated...
SA travel and tourism on the road to recovery
South Africa's travel and tourism sector is in a strong recovery phase in 2025 - marked by a record-setting number of jobs and growing domestic spending, according to the Tourism Trends in South Africa 2025 report. While the sector's total economic contribution is...
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Tim Sherwin joins Entersekt board
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Update search and pay practices for digital organisations
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Security intelligence needs AI and ML-powered data protection, risk response
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Are companies making a real effort to recruit and retain top coders?
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AI and transaction monitoring: the next frontier
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South Africans prefer doing forex online – but banks don’t make it easy
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Datacentrix wins Agrimark award
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The persistent threat of N-Day vulnerabilities
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Data Engineer/Data Scientist
Our client is looking for a Data Engineer/Data Scientist for a hybrid role based in JHB Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Python - Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, Tensorflow/PyTorchSQL Dialects - T-SQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQLMicrosoft...
Full Stack Software Engineer (Next.js./React.js & Node) (CPT – UK Work Hours)
ENVIRONMENT:A UK-based comprehensive Digital Agency seeks the coding talents of a Full Stack Software Engineer to build rich, user- centric interfaces that bring complex business processes to life through clean and responsive UI components. You will develop and...
Data Engineer/Data Scientist – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is looking for a Data Engineer/Data Scientist for a hybrid role based in JHB Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Python - Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, Tensorflow/PyTorchSQL Dialects - T-SQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQLMicrosoft...
Full Stack Software Engineer (Next.js./React.js & Node) (CPT – UK Work Hours) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A UK-based comprehensive Digital Agency seeks the coding talents of a Full Stack Software Engineer to build rich, user- centric interfaces that bring complex business processes to life through clean and responsive UI components. You will develop and...
Data Engineer
ENVIRONMENT:A Cape Town Travel Tech company that focuses on the global supply and revenue optimisation of travel ancillary products and services is looking for a hands-on Data Engineer to take ownership of- and optimise their entire data engineering function. As the...
Project Manager
We are seeking a senior, delivery-focused Project Manager with a proven track record in insurance or financial services. This role is designed for a high-calibre professional who thrives in regulated environments, takes full ownership, and delivers results at...
DevOps & Automation Engineer
Help build a pioneering digital bank - shape the future of data platforms withcutting-edge tech. Is this you?You're a detail-oriented, collaborative team player with a passion forautomation and modern infrastructure. Communicating clearly comes naturally toyou-whether...
Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A Cape Town Travel Tech company that focuses on the global supply and revenue optimisation of travel ancillary products and services is looking for a hands-on Data Engineer to take ownership of- and optimise their entire data engineering function. As the...
Project Manager – Gauteng Randjespark
We are seeking a senior, delivery-focused Project Manager with a proven track record in insurance or financial services. This role is designed for a high-calibre professional who thrives in regulated environments, takes full ownership, and delivers results at...
DevOps & Automation Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Help build a pioneering digital bank - shape the future of data platforms withcutting-edge tech. Is this you?You're a detail-oriented, collaborative team player with a passion forautomation and modern infrastructure. Communicating clearly comes naturally toyou-whether...
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