SA skills gap: Where talent supply and employer demand collide

South Africa faces a persistent disconnect between the talent available in the labour market and the qualifications that employers are seeking, according to the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report for April. Around half (54%) of job adverts posted in the last 12...

SA’s key industries come under fire from DDoS attacks

South Africa has become one of the most targeted countries globally for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against certain key industries, including financial and computer services. New data from NetScout’s Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of...

With sustained stress, workers turn to escapist behaviours

There has been a steady year‑on‑year rise in addictive behaviours among South African employees, reflecting how prolonged stress is reshaping the ways people cope, escape and self‑manage emotional pressure. Drawn from a five‑year analysis of Lyra Southern Africa’s...

SA has world’s highest cyberattack rate, identity visibility gap

South African companies have significant gaps in workforce password security, underscoring growing risks as they contend with rising cyber threats, increasing regulatory pressure, and limited visibility into user identities and access. This is according to a new study...

Enterprises look to TrustOps and countering disinformation

By 2027, 50% of enterprises will be investing in disinformation security products or services and TrustOps strategies, up from less than 5% today, according to Gartner. In the new Gartner book World Without Truth, authors Andrew Frank, distinguished vice-president...

IATA calls for better safety as 5G/6G use grows

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and national telecommunications regulators to ensure that 5G and 6G networks operating near aviation frequencies do not impair radio altimeters and other avionics...

SA youth determined to build wealth, not inherit debt

South Africa’s youth are increasingly aware of their financial inheritance - and they are committed to changing the narrative for those who come after them, according to the second edition of 1Life Insurance’s Generational Debt Survey. This year’s survey – aimed at...

Call for better fixed wireless connectivity in townships

Kathy Gibson reports from Wapaloza in Muldersdrift - If we are serious about bridging the digital divide, and empowering more South Africans in the digital economy, affordable connectivity is key. This is the word from Eduard du Plessis, CEO and founder of Fixed...

Africa’s foreign investment hit record high in 2024

The latest World Investment Report from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) highlights a significant rebound in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Africa. In 2024, foreign investment in the continent shot up by 75% to reach $97-billion, representing 6% of global...

Cyberwar rages in Israel-Iran conflict

As the war in the Middle East escalates, combatants are confronting a simultaneous host of cyberattacks. A report from Radware spells out how a host of significant cyber activities related to the conflict are ongoing, including state-sponsored operations, hacktivist...

Scientists find ties between Earth’s oxygen and magnetic field

For 540-million years, the ebb and flow in the strength of Earth's magnetic field has correlated with fluctuations in atmospheric oxygen, according to a newly released analysis by NASA scientists. The research suggests that processes deep inside the Earth might...

The future of analytics in the AI era

Seventy-five percent of new analytics content will be contextualised for intelligent applications through generative AI (GenAI) by 2027, enabling composable connection between insights and actions, says Gartner. Addressing delegates at the Gartner Data & Analytics...

Companies looking for investment opportunities in AI

As artificial intelligence (AI) discussions continue to generate a buzz across industries, companies are increasingly exploring investments to harness its transformative potential. And one of the more prominent areas of discussion involves investment opportunities...

Ethernet switch market soars on datacentre boom

The worldwide Ethernet switch market recorded $11,7-billion in revenue in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25) - a 32,3% YoY increase - fueled by strong growth in the datacentre portion of the market as hyperscalers and cloud service providers build out infrastructure...

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Vertiv debuts partner programme for Africa

Kathy Gibson reports – Vertiv Africa has launched its new partner programme, tailored for the African market. Speaking at the company’s first Africa PowerUp webinar series, Vertiv Africa MD Wojtek Piorko says the company’s Africa for Africa programme is expected to...

Are you getting maximum value from your software?

Many organisations spend significant amounts on software that is designed to boost productivity and help employees to be more efficient in their day-to-day jobs. However, without appropriate training on the software, these benefits can often be eroded. By Raeford...

Telematics protect trucks against expanding risks

South Africa's road freight transport sector currently accounts for about 85% of all goods transported in the country, and is growing rapidly each year. To ensure that goods are delivered safely, promptly, and affordably - all without interfering with traffic - it is...

Embrace the digital native culture

The digital native culture and the rapid pace of technological advancements have triggered a revolution in the way we communicate, with the proliferation of online platforms and digital communication channels. It has brought about a significant transformation, leaving...

The new normal didn’t end with the pandemic

Remember the cliche "the new normal" that was thrown around ad nauseam during the Covid-19 pandemic? Eventually, it lost its impact, and for the most part, many of us interpreted it to mean something along the lines of hybrid working, accelerated digital...

The Match Exchange named as Africa’s top tech innovator

The Match Exchange has been awarded the title of Tech Innovator for Southern Africa 2023 at the third annual KPMG Private Enterprises Tech Innovator competition. The competition, which recognises leading technology innovators and future tech titans, provides the...

NTT commits to African investment

As more global tech heavyweights make significant investment into Africa, Dimension Data's CEO, Alan Turnley-Jones, argues that these investments are creating ripple effects that reach far beyond digital innovation and tech infrastructure for the region. Growth in...

Everyone is busy – but are you busy with the right things?

By Natasha Bezuidenhout, Business Executive: Microsoft at First Distribution - First, we had the New Normal with people working from home during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic; that was later modified to a hybrid working model where employees juggled between home...

Local ISPs need to up their game

Twenty years ago, if you asked business leaders what their most essential utilities and business enablers were, they would have listed electricity, a phone line, and internet connectivity, in that order. Today, after 16 years of load shedding and cloud-based...

Business Analyst

Seeking a proactive Business Analyst / Business Process Analyst and Administration Manager to streamline processes, drive reengineering projects, and ensure secure, efficient operations. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Seeking a proactive Business Analyst / Business Process Analyst and Administration Manager to streamline processes, drive reengineering projects, and ensure secure, efficient operations. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information...

Software Developer – C# / .NET

We are on the lookout for a proactive Software Developer to join our client's team! The successful candidate will design, code, test, and debug applications, working with cloud platforms and modern web technologies to deliver high-quality solutions. Key Requirements...

Software Developer – C# / .NET – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

We are on the lookout for a proactive Software Developer to join our client's team! The successful candidate will design, code, test, and debug applications, working with cloud platforms and modern web technologies to deliver high-quality solutions. Key Requirements...

Android Developer

Our client is seeking an experienced Android Developer to build advanced, high-performance mobile applications and drive innovative user experiences. Key Requirements 5+ years' Android development experienceStrong Kotlin and Java skills with Android SDKREST/JSON...

Android Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is seeking an experienced Android Developer to build advanced, high-performance mobile applications and drive innovative user experiences. Key Requirements 5+ years' Android development experienceStrong Kotlin and Java skills with Android SDKREST/JSON...

Embedded Systems Engineer

Urgently seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Engineer to develop stable, maintainable, and flexible firmware for new and existing products, mentor junior engineers, and implement industry best practices Key Requirements 5+ years embedded software development...

Embedded Systems Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Urgently seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Engineer to develop stable, maintainable, and flexible firmware for new and existing products, mentor junior engineers, and implement industry best practices Key Requirements 5+ years embedded software development...

Level 2 SQL Database Administrator at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented SQL Database Administrator (Level 2) to manage, maintain, and optimize our SQL Server databases. The successful candidate will ensure performance, integrity, security, and availability of databases, while supporting...

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