Turn vision into reality with the right AI strategy

Kathy Gibson reports from Dell Technologies Forum in Johannesburg - Today's leaders aren't asking whether to adopt AI, they're asking how to turn it into outcomes the business can see. And South African companies can no longer afford to take a wait-and-see attitude to...

Gloomy outlook for global economies as geopolitical tensions worsen

Coface’s latest risk review, Rates Against the Machine, has confirmed what the world dreaded just a few months ago has come to pass – rather than improve, the geopolitical situation has deteriorated once again. This, Coface says, puts upward pressure on commodity...

Banks are still missing the links between fraud and money laundering

Financial institutions are increasingly integrating their fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) systems, but intelligence and governance gaps remain. New fraud and AML convergence research from Datos Insights, commissioned by data and AI leader SAS, finds 86% report...

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...

Migration gains are at risk

Access to safe and regular migration pathways continues to support economic growth and development worldwide, according to a new report from the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). The World Migration Report 2026 shows that restricting these pathways does...

R520m bursary scheme aims to help 5 200 students

An ambitious new R520-million university bursary scheme will help 5 200 South African university students achieve their tertiary ambitions. The scheme is open to first-time entering South African citizens enrolled at a public university. The amount is capped at R100...

UCT, CISPA advance cybersecurity, AI research in Africa

The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security have signed a landmark agreement that will see the two organisations collaborate on cutting-edge research and capacity building in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. The...

Yaga secures R80m in global funding

South African online resale fashion platform Yaga has raised €4-million (about R80-million) in a pre-Series A global funding round, securing investment from Specialist VC, H&M Group Ventures, Trind Ventures, Startup Wise Guys, and a group of angel investors....

NTT Data acquires Alchemy Technology Services

NTT Data has acquired Alchemy Technology Services, a specialist insurance technology consultancy. In addition to strong consultancy and Guidewire credentials, Alchemy has expertise in the specialty insurance market, particularly in supporting complex and regulated...

To succeed, security must align to the business

Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI), security and governance are all critical if digital transformation is to succeed. But sometimes technology leaders frame the cybersecurity conversation in a way that doesn’t resonate with boardroom decision-makers –...

Resellers: Make your voice heard

Voting is open for the South African IT distribution channel’s most prestigious awards – the Channelwise Awards 2025 – where resellers and partners get the chance to rate and reward their top distributors and vendors. “Over the years, the Channelwise Awards have...

Helping managers to better leverage AI

Only 8% of HR leaders believe their managers have the skills needed to use AI effectively today, according to Gartner. But despite the low confidence in manager use of AI, a July 2025 Gartner survey of 114 HR leaders revealed that one in three HR leaders say their...

GirlCodeHack 2025 drives African tech innovation

The 11th edition of the annual GirlCodeHack brought together young women from eight African cities: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Nairobi, Kampala, Dar es Salaam and Gaborone, for a 30-hour hackathon that championed cross-border collaboration and highlighting the...

These are the coal mine jobs most at risk in SA’s energy transition

The global energy transition from fossil fuels to clean energy is putting increasing pressure on coal mining. However, a just transition requires a deep understanding of the local context and the social realities of mine closure. In a paper published in the respected...

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Frogfoot acquires part of Surf4Life network

Open-access fibre infrastructure provider Frogfoot Networks has announced the acquisition of a portion of Surf4Life's FTTH network The transaction adds around 11 000 households to its fibre network, and follows successful collaboration over the past five years, during...

Vodacom invests R1bn in KZN

Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal is investing over R1- billion this financial year into the region's network to increase capacity and resilience and accelerate access to connectivity throughout the province, particularly in deep rural areas. "In pursuing our aim of creating an...

A multi-level approach to the growing skills gap

In the South African context, skills development is frequently centred around the youth and acquiring entry-level skills to improve employment prospects. However, the truth is that there is a significant shortage of skills in the mid to high-level positions,...

Embrace change and the power of innovation

One thing is certain, uncertainty and change are the new norms in business. From economic upheaval and technological advancements to global health crises and environmental challenges, companies face a multitude of factors that can disrupt even the most...

How to mitigate rising African cyber incidents

There's no question that African businesses are being increasingly targeted by cyberattacks, with ransomware, spyware and backdoor incidents, as well as data leaks, becoming ever more prevalent. By Brian Smith, business unit manager at Datacentrix One such recent...

Enhance institutional trust with intelligent risk and compliance

The need for institutional trust has never been greater given how quickly the regulatory landscape is changing. Implementing robust governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) programmes can significantly help to create this trust. Beyond this, global analytics...

NEC XON achieves Cisco Gold Partner Status in SA

NEC XON has attained Cisco Gold Partner status in South Africa. Wally Beelders, NEC XON executive: communications solutions, comments: "Our parent company, NEC Corporation, has held Cisco Gold Partner status for over 20 years, showcasing its dedication to Cisco...

Axiz establishes strategic presence in Madagascar

Axiz has announced its strategic entry into Madagascar, with a dedicated resource in the country. Axiz' growing marketplace in the region includes vendors such as Dell, Forcepoint, Lenovo, Microsoft, Oracle, Pure Storage, Veeam and VMware. Dhiren Bisnathsing, regional...

Red Hat and Oracle expand collaboration

Red Hat and Oracle have expanded their alliance to offer customers a greater choice in deploying applications on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). As part of the expanded collaboration, Red Hat OpenShift will be supported and certified to run on OCI. Red Hat...

Telkom partners with app-based delivery service

Telkom has appointed Delivery Ka Speed, a 100% black youth-owned and township-based fast food delivery service SME, as one of its strategic consumer dealers to deliver its products in townships of Gauteng, Limpopo and the North West province. Situated in Hammanskraal,...

Principle .Net Developer/Architect – EvdB – Gauteng Pretoria

This role, within a flat organizational structure, requires both leadership skills and technical expertise, as well as a willingness to undertake tasks from solution design to core functionality development.Key responsibilities include:• Architect and develop...

Software Engineer at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our 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, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

IT System Administrator at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...

Digital Implementation Specialist (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance data-driven decisions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving...

Business Analyst (Lending) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our 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, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Systems Administrator

Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain, monitor, and administer the company's full IT infrastructure (LAN/WAN/VPN/wireless/firewalls).Install, configure, and support physical and virtual servers (Windows, Linux).Manage telephony systems and ensure performance...

Software Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our 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, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

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