Alarm bells should be ringing over South Africans’ mental health
New research conducted among Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) members has revealed a sharp rise in mental-health condition prevalence over the past 13 years. In 2024, one in seven DHMS members (15% of the overall Scheme population) registered or claimed for a...
Salaries rise for sixth straight month
The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million earners in South Africa, increased for the sixth consecutive month in September 2025. This steady increase aligns with the gradual improvement in economic activity...
Google, YouTube account for 25% of the world’s web traffic
Last year, internet users worldwide spent an average of six hours and 38 minutes per day browsing the web, nearly a third of their waking hours. Smartphones accounted for a massive 95% of total web traffic, while just two websites, YouTube and Google, claimed...
SA needs 2,2m homes to meet demand
South Africa has a housing supply backlog of at least 2,2-million units, with a significant shortage in the affordable housing or “gap market”, according to a recent study by the Centre for Affordable Housing Finance (CAHF). The gap housing market is generally...
Intel appoints Lip-Bu Tan as CEO
Lip-Bu Tan has been appointed as CEO of Intel, effective 18 March. He succeeds interim co-CEOs David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus. Tan will also rejoin the Intel board of directors after stepping down from the board in August 2024. Zinsner will remain...
Financial services seeks true value from AI
Kathy Gibson reports – The financial services industry is under pressure to quickly adopt artificial intelligence (AI), but needs to ensure that it does so responsibly. There are huge opportunities for the industry to increase innovation and profitability, but there...
BETI struggles to gain momentum
The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), measuring the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica monthly at seasonally adjusted real prices, slipped further in February 2025, reflecting South Africa’s weaker economic...
New ESA supercomputer boosts space programmes
Space HPC is designed to enhance ESA’s scientific research and technological development efforts, while also providing small and medium-enterprises (SMEs) with access to resources that foster innovation and collaboration within the European space industry. The...
Agentic AI could solve common CX issues
By 2029, agentic AI will autonomously resolve 80% of common customer service issues without human intervention, leading to a 30% reduction in operational costs, according to Gartner. Agentic AI is poised to revolutionise the way service interactions are conducted....
Evolving Trojan targets trusted platforms
Check Point Software Technologies has released its Global Threat Index for February 2025, highlighting the rise of AsyncRAT, a remote access Trojan (RAT) that continues to evolve as a serious threat within the cyber landscape. Once again, Ethiopia retained its top...
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Trend Micro achieves AWS Healthcare Competency
Trend Micro has achieved Amazon Web Service (AWS) Healthcare Competency status. This accreditation adds to Trend Micro's more than 15 AWS competencies and designations for its cloud security solutions. The state of cyber security in South Africa is at the front of...
Bridging the gap between academia and the ICT industry
Huawei South Africa recently held the first of its Huawei ICT Academy Job Fairs for 2022, a project which has seen several graduates placed in internships and permanent positions. Hosted at the Huawei Office Park in Johannesburg, the job fair is designed to promote...
AI and the future of autonomy
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are key to protecting connected vehicles from malicious threats, writes Professor Ben Azvine, global head of security research and distinguished engineer at BT. Connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) are changing the way...
A bumpy road ahead for skills development?
In the ever-evolving education and training landscape, skills development in South Africa is gearing up for some major changes as the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) moves toward implementing a single National Quality Assurance system for accredited...
How to protect your business, customers, employees amid rising cybercrime
The plight of prominent corporates falling prey to cyber-attacks continues to make headlines throughout the country. Large businesses, however, are not the only victims of cybercrime, with research by Accenture revealing that 43% of cyber-attacks target small...
The big trends in cloud-enabled network evolution
As a new army of remote workers who need flexible "anywhere, everywhere" access grows, an entire continuum of cloud solutions is taking over. Countless laptops and mobile devices continuously connect to services like Microsoft's Office 365 and Salesforce.com or AWS,...
Use PoPIA compliance to benefit your business
The Protection of Public Information Act (PoPIA) came into force in July last year. The Information Regulator, who oversees all PoPIA compliance in South Africa, gave organisations a 12-month grace period to get everything in order and implement the measures required...
Unlocking the potential of agriculture in Alex
LFP Agri, a South African provider of sustainable agricultural transformation solutions, aims to unlock the potential of agriculture in Alexander Township with the implementation of their incubation training programmes and Hydro Coops. Supporting smallholder farmers...
Infobip completes Peerless Network acquisition
Infobip has completed the purchase of global voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) provider Peerless Network, having received federal and state level regulatory approvals. The acquisition enhances Infobip's presence in the U.S. and enables the firm to expand its voice...
SAVCA calls for Industry Awards nominations
In these turbulent economic times, successful businesses and entrepreneurs are arguably among Africa's most valuable resources. It is estimated that small enterprises employ between 50 and 60% of South Africa's workforce and are responsible for a quarter of job growth...
Power BI Specialist
Power BI Specialist with expertise in developing interactive dashboards, complex data models, and insightful analytics solutions. The successful candidate will have a strong grasp of data visualisation best practices and the ability to work with multiple data sources....
Senior SQL Developer – 6 month contract
Our client seeking an experienced Senior SQL Developer to design, develop, and optimise high-performance database solutions. The ideal candidate will have technical expertise in SQL Server, complex stored procedures, and database performance tuning, with a proven...
Senior iOS Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for an iOS developer with experience in designing, building, and maintaining iOS applications. It is preferred that the individual be skilled in Swift and iOS development as the team is cross skilled and multi-functional. Your duties may include...
Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Be the brains behind better audits! Join an External Audit team as a Data Analyst and be the detective behind the numbers—spotting anomalies, uncovering hidden patterns, and driving smarter decisions.The ideal candidate will support audit engagements by leveraging...
Data Warehouse Analyst – Gauteng Centurion
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Warehouse Analyst to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing: Requirements Gathering:...
Data Analyst – Sandton – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is looking for a dynamic, energetic and self-motivated individual to work from their Johannesburg Office. They will be responsible for analysing data of clients and potential clients, with a goal of quantifying value available and using this to drive sales...
Project Manager (Electrical) – Western Cape Epping Industrial
Take the lead in driving successful project execution within a thriving electrical and construction environment! Is this you?You are an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in electrical construction, skilled in managing projects from initiation...
Intermediate Business Analyst
A transformation partner that helps businesses digitize their operations is seeking a driven and collaborative Intermediate Business Analyst to join their Managed Services team. You'll play a key role in supporting their clients by enhancing existing software...
IT Support (Syspro)
A leading player in the manufacturing sector is seeking an experienced on-Site Syspro Support Consultant in Alberton. You'll work closely with operations, contribute to meaningful system improvements, and gain valuable exposure to manufacturing technologies and...
Senior Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst with exceptional analytical, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills. This role will act as the vital link between business requirements and technical delivery, ensuring solutions are aligned with business...
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