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...

Executive pay rises across JSE Top 200

Median total remuneration for CEOs of South Africa’s largest listed companies rose 9% to R23,191-million in 2026, and 7% to R13,489-million for CFOs, with the increase driven primarily by performance-linked incentives rather than fixed pay, according to PwC’s 19th...

Workers’ overall wellness is not good

Employee well-being remains a significant concern for organisations, as fewer than 35% of employees report good levels of overall wellness, according to Gartner. The Gartner survey of 11 838 employees conducted in 1Q26 found that while many employees agree that AI is...

Three in four companies plan to strengthen IT security

A recent Kaspersky study shows that companies around the globe are mulling over plans to enhance their IT security domain, with 75% of organisations worldwide (89% in South Africa) revealing this is their intention for the upcoming year. The trend highlights rising...

New-vehicle sales strengthen in September

South Africa’s domestic new-vehicle market strengthened in September, recording 61 645 sales - its highest monthly total of 2026. Sales increased by 3 747 vehicles, or 6,5%, from August’s originally reported total and were 12,7% higher than in September 2025. The...

Zoom positions for the future, says GlobalData

Zoom continues to enhance its platform with wide-ranging improvements, expanding the ZoomMate AI assistant with new models and languages alongside a redesigned Contact Centre workspace. Fulfilling the company’s vision and extending its corporate transformation, these...

Patience and persistence key to job search success

New analysis shows that, on average, it takes around 15 months from the start of an active job search to beginning a new job role. In 2023, the average reached 17 months, while in 2025 it shortened to 14 months, according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for...

Channelwise Awards 2026: voting is open

Voting has officially opened for the Channelwise Awards 2026, where resellers and partners get the chance to rate and reward their top distributors and vendors. “Over the years, the Channelwise Awards have established themselves as the most prestigious and...

SA’s growth bottleneck is moving as infrastructure conditions improve

Improvements in South Africa’s infrastructure are changing where economic growth is constrained, but progress in one part of the system does not automatically translate into investment, production, exports, and jobs, according to PwC. The company’s latest South Africa...

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AURA and Google Maps make emergency response more precise

AURA, a technology platform making security and emergency response services more accessible and affordable, is upgrading its responder navigation experience through a new development collaboration with the Google Maps Platform team. AURA is the first emergency...

Neill Nortje appointed new country manager of Paratus Zambia

The pan-African telecommunications group Paratus has appointed Neill Nortje as country manager of Paratus Zambia. He succeeds Marius van Vuuren, who has been appointed by the group as chief operating officer. Before joining Paratus, Nortje held senior positions with...

Emirates debuts Crypto.com Pay

Emirates has officially launched Crypto.com Pay, allowing its customers to use the digital payment solution on the airline’s website and app platforms. Customers with a Crypto.com account booking on emirates.com and the Emirates App can now select Crypto.com Pay at...

How to test for AI-ready healthcare data

Healthcare AI is moving quickly from ambition to implementation, but the harder question is whether the data environment can support it in practice, writes Reven Singh, solutions engineer at InterSystems South Africa. In South Africa, healthcare information often...

WISPs should start planning now for the next wireless phase

South Africa's wireless industry now has a clearer view of the next phase of spectrum allocation. However, operators cannot treat the innovation spectrum bands as immediately available for deployment. By Teresa Huysamen, wireless business unit manager at Duxbury...

Successful business transformation is an endurance race, not a sprint

For many organisations, enterprise transformation begins with technology. Yet despite significant investment in ERP platforms, AI initiatives and digital modernisation, many transformation programmes continue to fall short of delivering their intended business value....

Why hybrid cloud became a compromise and what comes next

For more than a decade, hybrid clouds have been positioned as the ideal middle ground in enterprise IT. It promised flexibility without disruption and transformation without upheaval. In theory, it offered the perfect balance between on-premises control and cloud...

Omnichannel communication a critical defence against digital fraud

Digital payments may be accelerating the growth of West Africa’s economy, but with new fraud tactics emerging, organisations are increasingly relying on omnichannel communication to protect both customers and brands. By Olatayo Ladipo-Ajai, country manager at Infobip...

What happens when the cyber lock fails?

For years, cybersecurity strategies have focused on a single goal: keeping attackers out. Firewalls were strengthened, access controls were tightened, and policies were stacked higher with the hope that stronger defences would guarantee safety. However, as cyber...

Audit Professional at MSP

If you are passionate about Audit and are tired of working with trainees, then this is the role for you! Our client is urgently seeking an Audit professional to join their team on-site in Benoni. Requirements Completed BCom & CTA degreeCompleted SAICA...

Audit Professional at MSP – Gauteng Johannesburg

If you are passionate about Audit and are tired of working with trainees, then this is the role for you! Our client is urgently seeking an Audit professional to join their team on-site in Benoni. Requirements Completed BCom & CTA degreeCompleted SAICA...

IT Intern

Open to all races12 month fixed contract. The IT Intern will provide technical support to the Information Technology department by assisting with day-to-day IT operations, troubleshooting, system maintenance, and user support. The successful candidate will gain...

IT Intern – Gauteng Sandown

Open to all races12 month fixed contract. The IT Intern will provide technical support to the Information Technology department by assisting with day-to-day IT operations, troubleshooting, system maintenance, and user support. The successful candidate will gain...

Senior Data Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The Data Analyst role is responsible for unlocking value from data by making complex information accessible, meaningful and actionable for stakeholders across the organisation. The role transforms data into insights that support strategic decision-making, optimise...

On-Site Technical Support Technician

Position: Junior Support Technician (On-Site) Location: Montana, Pretoria Permanent RoleAbout the RoleWe are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Technical Support Technician to start a career in telecommunications and technology.The successful candidate...

On-Site Technical Support Technician – Gauteng Gauteng

Position: Junior Support Technician (On-Site) Location: Montana, Pretoria Permanent RoleAbout the RoleWe are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Technical Support Technician to start a career in telecommunications and technology.The successful candidate...

Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Ready to lead projects that transform customer experiences?We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to drive the delivery of complex Call Centre, Contact Centre and Telephony transformation projects from initiation through to successful deployment and...

Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

Ready to lead projects that transform customer experiences?We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to drive the delivery of complex Call Centre, Contact Centre and Telephony transformation projects from initiation through to successful deployment and...

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