Information integrity passes geopolitics as the top risk

Information integrity risk, caused by the proliferation of AI‑enabled decision-making and uncertain AI transparency requirements, gained the top rank of emerging risks for the first quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk...

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...

Sweepsouth sweeps top place at SA Tech Challenge

Home services platform Sweepsouth has taken first place in the Digital Platforms category at this year’s SA Tech Challenge - a G20 Presidency initiative recognising the country’s most innovative and impactful technology solutions. The award celebrates scalable...

Open call for bold women tech founders in SA

The Aurora Tech Award is calling on female-led tech startups in South Africa to apply for the chance to secure up to R1,9-million in prize money. South Africa’s tech ecosystem is growing fast, but women-led startups still face major hurdles with less than 2% of global...

Enterprise risk management processes still undervalued by execs

Business risks are increasing globally in volume and complexity - regardless of geography - but business leaders are not sufficiently investing in their organisation’s risk oversight despite the hazards posed to business models by not doing so. This is according to...

Microgrids step up to mitigate IT power issues

Gartner predicts that through 2027, Fortune 500 companies will shift $500 billion from energy operating expenditure (opex) to microgrids to mitigate chronic energy risks and AI demand. “We are seeing warning signals that electricity demand is outstripping supply due...

Paratus rolls out Starlink in Eswatini

Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider, Paratus Group has launched Paratus Eswatini through a joint venture with Mbabane based IT and ISP company, Real Image. The new company has been created to provide and install Starlink services initially. ...

Vodacom partners with Circular Energy to reduce e-waste

As technology proliferates today’s society, e-waste has become one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world – and South Africa is no exception. Looking to combat this burgeoning challenge, Vodacom SA has partnered with non-profit producer responsibility...

Blockchain once again the darling of venture capitalists

After a significant slowdown last year, blockchain has again become an attractive sector for VCs in 2024, with the total value of deals outperforming 2023 figures two months before the end of the year. AltIndex.com says blockchain companies raised $10-billion in...

Two-phase liquid cooling the future of GPUs

As of 2024, single-phase direct-to-chip (D2C) cooling dominates the high-end GPU thermal management market, according to new research from IDTechEx – however, with the increasing thermal design power (TDP), two-phase D2C cooling will be required and is expected to...

CIOs must overcome challenges to deliver AI value

A Gartner survey of 451 senior technology leaders in the second quarter of 2024, found that 45% of CIOs in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) said they are tasked with leading an artificial intelligence (AI( strategy in their enterprise. However, four emerging...

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Data-driven healthcare: the future of SA’s wellbeing

Digital health technology might not necessarily be a cure-all for Covid-19 or other pressing health issues, but it has certainly proven its worth during the pandemic. Many countries across Africa have seen a tremendous increase in people engaging with digital health...

We need to level the playing field between cash, card and digital

What would happen tomorrow if we could turn South Africa into a cashless society with a wave of a magic wand? Far from turning the country into a crime-free paradise of low transaction costs and widespread financial inclusion, it's more likely that chaos would reign...

EdTech offers students best of both worlds

With half of all work tasks expected to be handled by tech-enabled machines by 2025, it's essential that today's local graduates are ready to embrace the digital face of the future. This can be done by bridging the gap between the skills that the tech industry...

ICT skills that will take your career to the next level

With IT job vacancies continuing to climb as companies struggle to recruit and obtain critical skills in South Africa, there is an opportunity to upskill or reskill individuals to meet this demand. Prudence Mabitsela, founder and MD of Dynamic DNA, believes these...

The challenges of compliance

The world of compliance, approvals, standards and certifications can be confusing for those who don't work in legal and compliance roles. For this reason, it is critical that data erasure products and service providers are certified. By Wale Arewa, CEO of Xperien Data...

ATEN sets up Joburg presence

ATEN International, which provides AV/IT connectivity and management solutions, is establishing a local presence in Johannesburg after six years of supplying its solutions to local businesses and consumers. The ATEN brand consists of innovative solutions applied to...

Honorary doctorate for Mteto Nyati

Mteto Nyati, group CEO of Altron, has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Johannesburg's College of Business and Economics. Professor Tshilidzi Marwala, University of Johannesburg vice-chancellor, says the institution recognises "the outstanding...

Strategix offers cloud environment at local prices

Strategix Technology Solutions has achieved VMware Cloud Verified status. As a the only in country VMware Cloud Verified Partner as well as VMware Professional Services Organization (PSO) partner that has achieved Advanced Level status Strategix Technology Solutions...

Synthesis Hits Major Milestone of 200 AWS Certifications 

Synthesis Software Technologies, an innovative software development and consulting company, announced that it has achieved the 200 Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certification milestone. The company creates and manages complex, high-value technology, partnering with...

Software Architect (Java) (JHB) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A leading global digital solutions technology company based in Johannesburg is seeking a highly experienced and proactive Software Architect to spearhead the design and development of scalable, robust, and cloud-native systems. The ideal candidate will...

AI Specialist – Gauteng Modderfontein AH

Job Summary: We are looking for a forward-thinking and technically skilled AI Specialist to join our team and drive the adoption of artificial intelligence across our warehousing and logistics operations. This role is critical in identifying, developing, and deploying...

Full Stack Java Developer (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Join Us as a Full Stack Java Developer (Advanced) About UsWe are a powerhouse of innovation in South Africa, delivering cutting-edge IT solutions globally. From SAP and Java to Azure and Cloud, we drive transformative projects that keep us at the forefront of...

Snr. Project Manager

BSc ENGINEER - SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - DO-178 and DO-252Salary: R 120K - 135k TCTC p/mTHE CLIENT, situated in the Cape Town suburb of Westlake, South Africa, designs, develops and manufactures cutting edge, state of the art, satellite communications solutions for...

Snr. Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

BSc ENGINEER - SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - DO-178 and DO-252Salary: R 120K - 135k TCTC p/mTHE CLIENT, situated in the Cape Town suburb of Westlake, South Africa, designs, develops and manufactures cutting edge, state of the art, satellite communications solutions for...

Digital Strategist

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a Digital Strategist who will be instrumental in shaping and executing their digital marketing roadmap. You will be responsible for orchestrating comprehensive campaigns, optimizing their e-commerce performance, and refining our...

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