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...

Companies not yet reaping the benefits of AI tools

Eighty-eight percent of HR leaders report their organisations have not realised significant business value from AI tools, according to business and technology insights company Gartner. “Typically,  in an AI-enabled organisation CHROs try to empower employees to drive...

Nvidia partners to build South Korean AI

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang took to the stage at last week’s APEC Summit with the news that South Korea is leaping into the future with sovereign AI supported by more than a quarter-million Nvidia GPUs. “It’s vital that we build the ecosystem, not just the AI...

Uptick in unemployment rate

The official unemployment rate was 32,9% in the first quarter of 2025. According to the Quarterly Labout Force Survey for Q1: 2025, there was a decrease of 291 000 in the number of employed people to 16,8-million from 17,1-million in Q4: 2024, while there was an...

Partnering with LEO operators benefits telcos and underserved customers

Airtel Africa is the latest in the line of telecoms operators partnering with LEO (low-earth orbit) operator Starlink to expand its reach and services. The deal was facilitated by parent company Bharti Airtel, which struck its own agreement with Starlink in India in...

Family-favourite brands used in cyberattacks

Ahead of the International Day of Families, observed on May 15, Kaspersky experts analysed cyberthreats that use popular family-focused brands, such as Disney, Lego, Toca Boca and others as bait. The research, based on selected keywords monitoring, revealed a steady...

These are the trends shaping the cloud’s future

Cloud dissatisfaction, AI/machine learning (ML), multicloud, sustainability, digital sovereignty and industry solutions are among the top trends shaping the future of cloud adoption over the next four years, according to Gartner. Joe Rogus, director: advisory at...

First-party fraud now the leading form of attack

There’s been a significant swing in the composition of global fraud attacks, with first-party fraud now the leading type globally, representing a third (36%) of all reported fraud in 2024, up from 15% the year before. This is among the findings from the new LexisNexis...

Q-Kon brings the Outernet to Africa

Q-Kon has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Outernet provider Rivada Space Networks power network expansion and digital transformation across Africa. Q-Kon will leverage Rivada’s Outernet to provide resiliency for specialised data networks across Africa...

Even experienced users fall victim to AI phishing attacks

The evolution of AI is not only affecting various industries, but it has also transformed cybercriminals’ tactics. One alarming trend is the use of AI to enhance phishing scams, refining them, targeting specific individuals, and making these attacks almost impossible...

Data, analytics key to AI strategies

Organisations’ AI strategy and operating model are being driven by chief data and analytics officers (CDAOs) in 70% of cases, according to a new Gartner survey. The Gartner CDAO Agenda Survey for 2025 from September through November 2024 among 504 data and analytics...

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Making it easy and affordable for SMEs to move to the cloud

Cloud computing has transformed the way businesses operate, enabling them to streamline their operations, reduce costs and improve flexibility. However, despite its numerous benefits, many companies remain hesitant to make the switch, writes Garry Ackerman, CEO of...

From smart homes to sustainable homes, tech is helping the environment

With Earth Day taking place in April, it's a perfect time to reflect on how we can make a difference in our homes and our environment. Smart homes are no longer just a luxury, but a way to create a sustainable home that benefits both the environment and homeowners....

Data-driven healthcare can help to save lives

Data does more than just turn people into numbers: it saves lives, writes Vukosi Sambo, executive head of data insights at the AfroCentric Group. As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, the role of data to drive efficiencies and improve patient outcomes has...

Technology integrates siloed building systems

Smart BACS investments offer organisations a single view to proactively run and manage entire building portfolios, campuses and individual buildings, writes Warren Miller, Solutions architect at Altron Managed Solutions. Organisations seldom need convincing about the...

Exceptional customer service is critical

Think about the last good customer service experience you enjoyed. By Nadia Coetzer, head of support at PaySpace This experience might have been something simple, possibly even a moment you don't recall immediately, such as a friendly receptionist, a casual chat at...

Why AI may not change the world (too much)

Large language modules (LLMs) have come on to the scene and really shaken up the technology world over the last couple of months, and it is very clear that this technology unlocks a lot of exciting new possibilities. By Hanno Brink, machine learning engineer at...

Maintain privacy with employee productivity tools

In today's fast-paced work environment, employee productivity is a critical component of organisational success. To ensure optimal performance, employers often resort to various productivity tools, which range from time-tracking software to project management...

CIOs can help organisations play both offense and defense

In today's uncertain economic environment, business leaders are looking to CIOs more than ever before, to accelerate key priorities while hitting aggressive financial targets. By Jason Conyard, CIO of VMware This often means charging ahead with digital initiatives...

CIOs can help organisations play both offense and defense

In today's uncertain economic environment, business leaders are looking to CIOs more than ever before, to accelerate key priorities while hitting aggressive financial targets. By Jason Conyard, CIO of VMware This often means charging ahead with digital initiatives...

National Technical Manager

Job Title: National Technical ManagerLocation: Cape Town (National travel required)We are seeking an experienced National Technical Manager to lead and manage a team of technicians across multiple regions. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our international client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees (in SA) many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their...

Scrum Master – Gauteng Pretoria

Guides and coaches the team on the agile framework, methodology and ceremonies. Helps to manage and optimise a continuous flow of work across the team. ResponsibilitiesDevelop and coach an agile team on agile values practices.Facilitate team ceremonies.Identify and...

Software Tester (Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is seeking an experienced Software Tester to join their cross-functional team working on a groundbreaking AI platform that builds Digital Twins of top experts, enabling organizations to capture, scale, and share critical knowledge. The role...

ESG Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...

National Technical Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

Job Title: National Technical ManagerLocation: Cape Town (National travel required)We are seeking an experienced National Technical Manager to lead and manage a team of technicians across multiple regions. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring...

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