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...

MTN partners with Wakanda to support spaza shops

MTN South Africa has partnered with Wakanda through the Digital Innovation for Modernising the Independent Economy (DIME) initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), which aims to empower township entrepreneurs through practical digital solutions,...

SA the top African target for digital fraud

South Africa had the highest rate of suspected digital fraud among the African countries analysed in a new study, with 3% of transactions involving consumers in South Africa being suspected of digital fraud during 2025 – slightly below the global average of 3,8%. In...

Business travel’s hot list for 2026

Business travel in 2025 was characterised by disruption: regional conflict, extreme weather, strikes and - most recently - an unexpected Airbus software update which grounded more than 6 000 flights worldwide. On a positive note, business travel is showing strong...

Meta’s acquisition of Manus signals shift for AI models

Meta Platforms has acquired Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup Manus. Murthy Grandhi, company profiles analyst at GlobalData, believes Meta is making one of its clearest wagers yet on autonomous AI. “Agreeing to acquire Manus is a move that...

Seasonal attacks define trends for Q1

Each year, South Africa experiences a rise in cybercrime during the festive season. By Ameera Cassoojee, cybersecurity sales specialist at Cisco South Africa Although most public warnings focus on consumers, the underlying tactics are the same ones that drive many of...

Private equity focuses on cybersecurity, AI risks

Venture capital and mid-market private equity firms are focusing on the growing regulatory challenges from cybersecurity and AI, according to new research for global asset service provider Ocorian. Around three out of four (75%) believe cybersecurity compliance issues...

AI finds a place in every aspect of SA users’ lives

Recent global research from Kaspersky has illuminated a significant shift in AI usage during the holiday season. Far from being just a reliable shopping or planning assistant, artificial intelligence has emerged as a multifaceted digital companion capable of...

Most employees are excited to use AI at work

A significant 65% of employees said they are excited about using AI at work, according to a survey by Gartner. While C-suite executives often attribute AI’s lack of added business value to workforce resistance to adopting AI tools, that isn’t the case. According to a...

Steep increase in server market revenue

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, the server market reached a record $112,4-billion dollars in revenue during the third quarter of the year. This quarter showed another high double digit-growth rate by reaching a...

Trends impacting infrastructure and operations in 2026

Gartner has highlighted the top trends that will have a significant impact on infrastructure and operations (I&O) for the next 12-18 months. “I&O leaders must be aware of all of these trends and prepare to act on the ones that are most likely to impact their...

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Seacom launches LEO satellite service for enterprise clients

Seacom has launched its new low earth orbit (LEO) satellite service for enterprise clients, complementing existing terrestrial broadband infrastructure and technologies. The launch comes after a two-year process of consultation with industry partners. During that...

Collboration redefines the ICT landscape

In a paradoxical twist, our journey into the future starts with a retrospective glance at innovation's history - a lesson in the timeless art of collaboration, writes Tholo Lerotholi, co-founder of Merge X. Think Thomas Edison, popularly known as the father of...

Metrofile Kenya adds cloud offering

Metrofile has launched its new cloud services, designed to address the challenges of data volume growth, security threats, and the increasing demand for compliance with Kenya's Data Protection Act. "Our cloud services are not just about storage; they're about...

Load shedding versus load curtailment

As of 1 March 2024, Eskom has taken over control of load shedding in the City of Ekurhuleni. This, after the city reportedly failed to execute power outages when required. However, the metro has negotiated with the power utility for load curtailment to be implemented...

Darktrace and BDO Cyber Lab reaffirm partnership

BDO Cyber Lab and Darktrace have today their strategic partnership, collaborating to combat the evolving threat landscape with AI technology and expert risk mitigation strategies. "Partnerships are key to solving many of the cyber-security threats we face today. Our...

5 tech specs that have us excited for the Redmi Note 13 Series

From sunrise to sunset, you could be living a new smart life.As tech enthusiasts it is easy to miss out on another launch of new phones, but the Redmi Note 13 Series is not just another everyday launch as these new devices bring with them a lot of interesting features...

How to safeguard essential business data against emerging threats

The evolving nature of cyberattacks pose a constant threat to organisations, and staying up-to-date with the latest technology is no longer sufficient to ensure security. By Aslam Tajbhai, solutions architect at DMP South Africa With the emergence of artificial...

SA telecoms are at a crossroads

South Africa's telecommunications sector finds itself at a crucial crossroads, trying to balance progress with ongoing challenges. Both the government and private sector are committed to strengthening the country's telecom infrastructure, recognising its importance...

ERP key to matching disparate systems

It is not uncommon to still find companies relying on disparate systems; that is, technology platforms which do not "talk" to each other or integrate well within the broader digital ecosystem. By Stephen Howe, Times 3 Technologies director If you think about the...

Business Analyst

A diversified financial services group that provides wealth management, investment solutions, and risk management to retail and institutional clients, is seeking a Business Analyst who will serve as the strategic link between business needs and technical solutions....

Senior Python Developer

Our client is eagerly seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Python Developer with a strong focus on Flask and Django. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]PythonFlaskDjangoWeb ApplicationRestful APIShould you meet the...

Backend Developer (REST, Go/Java/C#) (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN a dynamic team of a provider of state-of-the-art Security Solutions seeking its next Backend Developer to work on cutting-edge projects at the intersection of Backend development and Machine Learning. You'll play a crucial role in expanding,...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

A diversified financial services group that provides wealth management, investment solutions, and risk management to retail and institutional clients, is seeking a Business Analyst who will serve as the strategic link between business needs and technical solutions....

Senior Python Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is eagerly seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Python Developer with a strong focus on Flask and Django. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]PythonFlaskDjangoWeb ApplicationRestful APIShould you meet the...

SAP CO Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you a highly skilled SAP CO Consultant with deep S/4HANA experience looking for your next big challenge? Our client, a dynamic leader in the alcohol and distribution industry, is seeking a Senior SAP Controlling (CO) Consultant to drive finance transformation and...

Software Developer II

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Software Developer II to join our Sandton based client on a 12-month hybrid contract role.A skilled Software Developer II...

Software Developer II – 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 Software Developer II to join our Sandton based client on a 12-month hybrid contract role.A skilled Software Developer II...

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