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...

1 000x improvement with Microsoft’s new quantum chip

Microsoft today unveiled Majorana 2, its newest topological quantum chip featuring a next-generation materials stack and qubits that are 1 000 times more reliable than their predecessors. With this progress, the team now expects to achieve a scalable quantum computer...

Cyber risk surges to the top of the business agenda

Cyber risk has surged to the top of the business agenda, with 40% of business leaders saying cyber is the top risk they are unprepared for – up from 23% in 2025, according to a new report from BDO. BDO’s Global Risk Landscape 2026 report found that cyber risk had...

Intel Core Ultra Series 3 first built on Intel 18A

At CES 2026, Intel unveiled Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, the first AI PC platform built on Intel 18A process technology. Powering over 200 designs from leading, global partners, Series 3 will be the most broadly adopted and globally available AI PC platform...

AMD introduces Ryzen AI embedded processor portfolio

AMD has introduced the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded processors, a new portfolio of embedded x86 processors designed to power AI-driven applications at the edge. From automotive digital cockpits and smart healthcare to physical AI for autonomous systems, including humanoid...

Nvidia kicks off next-generation AI with Rubin

Nvidia has kickstarted the next generation of AI with the launch of the Nvidia Rubin platform, comprising six new chips designed to deliver one AI supercomputer. The Rubin platform uses extreme codesign across the six chips — the Nvidia Vera CPU, Nvidia Rubin...

AMD and partners share AI vision

At CES 2026, AMD chair and CEO Dr Lisa Su detailed in the show’s opening keynote how the company’s extensive portfolio of AI products and deep cross-industry collaborations are turning the promise of AI into real-world impact. The keynote showcased major advancements...

Cyberattack probably took out Caracas power

A cyberattack most likely resulted in the lights of Caracas going off as the US executed strikes in the Venezuelan capital on Saturday (3 January). US president Donald Trump basically said as much in a press conference following the action, saying US Cyber Command was...

As AI transforms entrepreneurship, more support will be crucial

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping how entrepreneurs in developing countries start, manage and grow their businesses, a new publication from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) highlights. Micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and...

Nvidia RTX PRO 5000 72GB Blackwell GPU expands desktop memory options

The Nvidia RTX PRO 5000 72GB Blackwell GPU is now generally available, bringing robust agentic and generative AI capabilities powered by the Nvidia Blackwell architecture to more desktops and professionals. The new GPU configuration offers AI developers, data...

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Mukuru announces instant transfers between SA, UK EU

Mukuru has announced an instant transfer product that moves money between South Africa and the UK in both directions, and from South Africa to any European Union country, instantaneously. The fintech, which operates in more than 50 countries with over 450 remittance...

Security must-haves insurtechs cannot compromise on

As insurance businesses move from old tech to newer digital systems and products, they could be opening themselves up to security risks. Insurtech companies should be implementing strict, multi-level security systems to prevent the sensitive personal data their...

Creative learnerships can drive rapid skills development

As South Africa continues to grapple with its massive youth (15-34 years) unemployment rate of 4,7-million individuals (Q4 2023), there is a critical need for innovative approaches to skills development and employability. Rajan Naidoo, MD of EduPower Skills Academy...

AI, scarcity, power all key datacentre trends

It's easy to say that 2023 was the year of AI, or generative AI to be more specific. Adjusting to its demands - and exploiting its potential - will continue to be a big ask for the datacentre industry this year, compounded by the need for stable energy supply, cooling...

How to maximise the value of data analysis

In a world flooded with data, the ability to effectively apply this vast resource is a defining factor for business success. However, merely possessing reams of data is insufficient; businesses must strategically apply it towards sustainable growth and achieving their...

Innovative solutions for sustainable high-performance computing

High performance computing (HPC) is revolutionising the problem-solving capabilities of engineers, data scientists and other IT specialists across a range of industries, worldwide. By Tony Bartlett, director of data centre compute at Dell Technologies South Africa It...

Virtual healthcare could be a catalyst for social change

According to the United Nations Development Programme, more than 400-million people in sub-Saharan Africa lack access to good health care, representing nearly half of the global total without this essential service. The UNDP's latest Insurance and Risk Finance report...

Supply chain security vital for SA’s digital-first financial system

South Africa's banking sector has always been characterised by forward-thinking mindsets. Like the rest of the continent, digital platforms and services play a crucial role in offering financial services to a majorly underserviced or "unbanked" population. By Monica...

How the digital nomad visa could impact local coders

With South Africa getting closer to rolling out a digital nomad visa, it is a mix of good news for the economy but also a cause for concern about how it might affect our local coders, writes Mvelo Hlophe, CEO of Zaio. Remote work is gaining popularity, allowing...

Project Manager – Western Cape Durbanville

Lead complex engineering projects from concept to completion in a high-impact technical environment. Is this you? You're a confident, detail-driven Project Manager who thrives under pressure and enjoys being the central driver of delivery. You're a natural leader with...

Software Quality Engineer

Key ResponsibilitiesUse existing automation frameworks and pre-defined test tools to inspect, analyse, and validate system solutions.Design, develop, and implement reusable automated test assets to support quality assurance objectives.Ensure test coverage across...

Technical Business Analyst – 2196 Evdb

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:Work closely with the Delivery Manager of the department to steer and support the feature team from a requirements engineering point of view Fulfill the prioritised requirements using agile methodologies Risk management and conflict...

Software Quality Engineer – Gauteng Edenburg

Key ResponsibilitiesUse existing automation frameworks and pre-defined test tools to inspect, analyse, and validate system solutions.Design, develop, and implement reusable automated test assets to support quality assurance objectives.Ensure test coverage across...

Technical Business Analyst – 2196 Evdb – Gauteng Pretoria

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:Work closely with the Delivery Manager of the department to steer and support the feature team from a requirements engineering point of view Fulfill the prioritised requirements using agile methodologies Risk management and conflict...

Senior Full-Stack C# ASP.NET Developer

A transformation consultancy that digitizes business operations by combining expert consulting with their proprietary real-time data platform is seeking a Senior Full-Stack C# ASP.NET Developer who will be a key driver in their mission to progressively digitize...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 2181

Requirement Analysis.Development and maintenance on platform/application.Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.Testing and defect resolution.Involvement and support in Deployment...

Senior Full-Stack C# ASP.NET Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

A transformation consultancy that digitizes business operations by combining expert consulting with their proprietary real-time data platform is seeking a Senior Full-Stack C# ASP.NET Developer who will be a key driver in their mission to progressively digitize...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 2181 – Gauteng Pretoria

Requirement Analysis.Development and maintenance on platform/application.Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.Testing and defect resolution.Involvement and support in Deployment...

Technical Support Manager

We are seeking an experienced Technical Support Manager to provide expert technical assistance across sales, operations, and installation teams.This hybrid role involves supporting clients, overseeing site commissioning, troubleshooting complex solar PV systems, and...

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