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...

Manufacturing pressure drives October PMI lower

The seasonally adjusted PMI declined by 1.6 points to 49.2 in October, reversing the gain seen in September when the index reached 50.8. The latest reading suggests that the manufacturing sector remains under pressure, with respondents pointing to subdued domestic...

AI’s growing demand for resources is unsustainable

A new white paper from NTT Data highlights the urgent need to embed sustainability into every layer of AI development and deployment to counteract the technology’s environmental impact. Deploying innovative solutions for sustainable AI is a corporate responsibility...

Marketing budgets have flatlined

Chief marketing officers (CMOs) report that their marketing budgets for 2025 remain flat at 7,7% of overall company revenue, according to a survey by Gartner. This is consistent with last year when marketing budgets represented 7,7% of overall company revenue. The...

There are hurdles, but CEOs are serious about AI

CEOs are committed to advancing AI solutions across their organisation even as they face challenges from accelerating technology adoption. A new CEO study by the IBM Institute for Business Value, which surveyed 2 000 CEOs globally, revealed that executive respondents...

Business is ready to explore quantum AI

Quantum computing and related technologies like quantum AI are regarded as the next big wave after AI. A global survey of 500 business leaders across industries found that interest in quantum is very high, with more than 60% of respondents indicating they are actively...

C-suite cuts on the cards

Half of C-suite executives are considering cuts to their function in the second quarter of 2025, in anticipation of continued disruption of supply chains, decreased consumer demand and inflation, according to a poll by Gartner. In a Gartner March 17, 2025, webinar...

Many supply chain adoption efforts doomed to fail

By 2028, 60% of supply chain digital adoption efforts will fail to deliver promised value due to insufficient investment in learning and development (L&D), according to Gartner. To improve digital adoption outcomes, chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) must take...

Service revenue drives MTN’s growth

MTN has noted encouraging acceleration in operational momentum for the quarter ended 31 March 2025. Service revenue was up 19,8%, underpinned by growth in MTN Nigeria and MTN Ghana, and fintech sustained robust performance. The group EBIDTA margin increased 5,3...

Industrial printer shipments trend lower

Shipments of industrial printers declined by 1% in 2024 compared to 2023, according to the newest release from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Industrial Printer Tracker. Total shipments in the fourth quarter were 5% lower than they were...

Nominations open  for women in energy award

The African Women Business Energy Network (AWBEN), a platform created to advocate for career advancement for women in the African energy sector, is calling for nominations for this year’s 25 Under 40 Energy Women Rising Stars. Celebrating the achievements and...

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Luno launches crypto investment bundle in SA

Crypto investment app Luno has launched the Luno Large Cap Bundle, allowing Luno customers to access crypto investment bundles. Luno has partnered with CoinDesk Indices to provide customers with access to investment bundles that aim to follow CoinDesk’s broad market...

Moore’s Law turns to data centre power savings

In the past year, the focus on power consumption and running costs in data center infrastructure has reached unprecedented levels. Power efficiency has become a crucial factor that most customers prioritise when selecting new systems. By Craig Parker, head of hybrid...

Conversational AI helps to fight fraud while reducing customer friction

The risks of identity fraud remain as high as ever for consumers and banks alike. Global research from Experian shows that 58% of consumers have been a victim of online fraud or know someone who has been a victim, or both. By Brendan Van Staaden, managing executive of...

The future of OT is about an integrated approach

Operational technology (OT) cyber security, while currently lagging behind IT security and facing growing risk, is now positioned to leapfrog directly into an advanced level of cyber security maturity. This is according to Matthew Taljaard, systems engineer:...

Lenovo extends channel program

Lenovo has announced the next chapter of its Lenovo 360 global channel framework for partners. The latest evolution comprises new ways to “learn and earn” with Lenovo 360 Engage, expands access to Lenovo 360 Circle community initiative on sustainability, and launches...

Virtual agents help contact centres deal with unreachable customers

Ask the average South African how load-shedding is affecting businesses, they’ll probably mention mining and industry or small businesses (such as hairdressers and restaurants) that rely on a consistent flow of energy. But the impact of the power outages that have...

VMware recognises 2023 Partner Achievement Award winners

VMware has announced the worldwide and regional winners of the 2023 VMware Partner Achievement Awards. This year’s worldwide winners are Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Wipro Limited, and Atos. VMware is recognising more than 30 ecosystem partners for their...

Smart collaboration drives productivity in an evolving workplace

As everyone knows, the business world is going through an accelerated evolution, where technology is being implemented to drive efficiencies across businesses. By Warren Miller, Solutions Architect at Altron Managed Solutions This is also true for communication and...

Senior Data Engineer – Remote Remote

Job Summary:Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer with deep expertise in Snowflake and Matillion to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and integration solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud data...

Senior Data Scientist at GEMS – Gauteng Pretoria

IntroductionThe position of Senior Data Scientist is vacant. The Senior Data Scientist will report directly to the Senior Manager: Data Analytics and forms part of the Research and Development Division. The position is based at Head Office in Pretoria.The total...

Integration Developer

Opportunity: Integration Developer Location: Centurion (Pretoria) Type: Permanent We are partnering with a strategic national government authority that drives financial integrity, monitoring, and regulation in South Africa, to recruit a skilled Integration Developer....

DevOps Engineer (DotNet) – 2700

?? We're Hiring: Senior C# / .NET Core Developer (Azure | Kubernetes | DevOps) ??Are you passionate about cloud-native solutions and building scalable applications? We're looking for an experienced C# / .NET Core Developer with strong Azure and Kubernetes skills to...

Cybersecurity Engineer

Key Responsibilities: Implement, manage, and monitor security measures across IT systems, networks, and applications.Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.Respond to and mitigate security breaches, incidents, and malware...

Integration Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Opportunity: Integration Developer Location: Centurion (Pretoria) Type: Permanent We are partnering with a strategic national government authority that drives financial integrity, monitoring, and regulation in South Africa, to recruit a skilled Integration Developer....

DevOps Engineer (DotNet) – 2700 – Gauteng Pretoria

?? We're Hiring: Senior C# / .NET Core Developer (Azure | Kubernetes | DevOps) ??Are you passionate about cloud-native solutions and building scalable applications? We're looking for an experienced C# / .NET Core Developer with strong Azure and Kubernetes skills to...

Cybersecurity Engineer – Gauteng Midrand

Key Responsibilities: Implement, manage, and monitor security measures across IT systems, networks, and applications.Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.Respond to and mitigate security breaches, incidents, and malware...

IT Auditor

Our client is hiring: IT Auditor based in Joburg NorthDuties and Responsibilities:Perform IT audits and reviews to assess compliance, security, and efficiency.Evaluate internal controls and identify weaknesses.Prepare audit findings and recommendations for...

Fullstack Developer 2159

Full Stack Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Full Stack developer with a heavier focus on frontend Angular & TypescriptUnderstanding of integration between different technologiesCoordination between development and support environmentsAssisting with the...

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