Women embrace AI and narrow the workplace gender gap

South African women are narrowing the artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap with their male counterparts. This is according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for August 2026, based on an analysis of 1,5-million jobseeker profiles. Men account for around two...

Businesses win when women gain workplace flexibility

When businesses give women access to professional workspaces closer to home, they gain stronger collaboration, networking and performance in return. This ties into this year’s National Women’s Day theme, “Empower Woman, Empower the Nation”, to life, according to...

AI infrastructure boom shifts from chip race to supply-chain race

AI infrastructure spending has entered a new phase, says GlobalData, with demand outpacing semiconductors, memory, and power capacity despite record earnings across the technology ecosystem. This earnings season reveals that capital investment, geopolitics, and...

As AI adoption grows, more security alerts are ignored

Security operations centres are facing mounting pressure from growing alert volumes, increasingly sophisticated AI-powered attacks, and persistent staffing constraints. According to Prophet Security's Second Annual State of AI in Security Operations Report, presented...

Sports fans demand always-on engagement from teams

There is a growing demand among sports fans for always-on, personalised engagement with their favourite teams. A global study from Infobip shows that two-thirds (66%) of fans feel disconnected due to poor club communication, rising to 81% among those under 35. The...

Khushi Lall is Eskom Expo ISF’s Top Junior Scientist

With a deep curiosity for the natural world and a creative spirit that extends far beyond the classroom, Khushi Lall has achieved remarkable success at the 45th Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF), earning the coveted title of Top Junior Scientist. The Grade 9...

New semiconductor boom ahead

The global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) will continue to rise - growing by over 15% in 2025 - according to IDC’S’s latest Worldwide Semiconductor Technology Supply Chain Intelligence report. Major application markets -...

SA young scientists earn Medals of Honour in Mexico

Research projects by two local young scientists earned Medals of Honour, while ranking in the top 10 among the 45 international learners who presented at the ExpoCiencias Nacional Tabasco 2024 competition held in Mexico. The projects that earned international...

AI trends to watch in 2025

Intentional or not, everyone is already using AI. Whether it’s to help prompt ideas and trigger thoughts or to simply navigate mundane day-to-day administrative tasks, AI has a utility for everyone. This natural adoption of AI over the last few years has opened new...

Enterprise WLAN market continues to recover

Enterprise class Wireless LAN (WLAN) revenues increased quarter-on-quarter for the second time in a row - reaching $2,3-billion in 3Q 2024 - according to research group Dell’Oro Group which adds that the adoption of WiFi 7 continued its ascent, with shipments of the...

Black Friday drives traffic to malls

There were 4,3-million vehicle stops at 1 850 monitored malls/shopping centres on Black Friday this year - marginally up by 2,5% on last year - but the 25,7-million vehicle stops during Black Friday week were up by 10% compared to 2023’s Black Friday week, and 12%...

Protect your holiday cheer from cyber criminals

The December holiday season is prime time for cyber criminals and fraudsters, largely because people let their guard down and shop around for bargains more than usual over this period. This is the warning from members of the cyber security special interest group...

Supply chain issues still plague airline performance

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects severe supply chain issues to continue to impact airline performance into 2025 – which will both raise costs and limit growth. IATA quantified the scale of the challenges facing airlines because of supply...

These are the jobs SA companies are battling to fill

2024 has seen a significant surge in demand for tech, data and analysis professionals. Going into 2025, it is crucial that companies budget for attracting and retaining the right talent - especially considering the recent economic trends that have impacted...

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Putting the AI into security

Artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity has been touted as the cure all elixir that will swoop in and provide the organisation with smart security and protection on the virtual frontlines. Predicted to replace the human in the cyber war against crime, AI in...

CSAD to distribute Mimecast into Africa

Cyber Security Africa Distribution (CSAD) has been appointed as a managed service provider, to sell and manage Mimecast's integrated services and solutions to customers across Africa. By integrating Mimecast's brand protection, security awareness training, web...

Strong backing for vaccine production for Africa

President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, President Macky Sall of Senegal, President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission and EIB President Werner Hoyer met Uğur Şahin, CEO and co-founder of BioNTech, at the Barenboim-Said-Akademie in Berlin to discuss the...

Ukheshe, dzcard partner in Asia Pacific

Fintech enablement partner Ukheshe Technologies has announced a new partnership with global next-generation card solutions and digital security company, dzcard. The partnership will enhance dzcard's customisable solutions for various digital ecosystems and locations....

Infobip works with Adobe on connected digital experiences

Global cloud communications company Infobip has strengthened its relationship with Adobe and furthered the global reach of Infobip's omnichannel communications platform by becoming an Accelerate partner in the Adobe Exchange Partner Program. The enhanced collaboration...

Kaspersky License Management Portal 2.0 speeds license ordering

The Kaspersky License Management Portal (LMP), which enables managed service providers (MSPs) to order and manage Kaspersky product licenses, has updated its capabilities to include regular license ordering. The process of renewals and new license ordering for...

Trusted data key to extracting value

As the world adjusts to the 'new normal', the entire pattern of work and life has shifted. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management One thing has especially become clear - everything we thought we knew about customers has changed, from their movements to their...

When ransomware strikes, can you recover fast enough?

Ransomware attacks have become increasingly common, and they are even available on the dark Web to purchase as a service. By Kate Mollett, regional director at Commvault Africa There have been many incidents in the news, where major companies have been left with...

Where corporate learning and development programmes go wrong

Globally, organisations spent $359-billion on learning and development (L&D) in 2016. By Dr Eric Albertini of SA Business School It's an eyewatering sum of money invested in corporate L&D, yet it seems that for the most part, the return on such investment...

Using behavioural science to transform financial inclusion

There is currently a revolution in the space of financial inclusion, with around 70% of people worldwide now having access to financial services, up from just 50% a decade ago, according to the World Bank. By Sakhile Mabena, CEO of OFIN One of the key drivers behind...

Scrum Master at Parvana Recruitment

About our client: Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...

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...

Data Analyst 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...

API Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...

Senior ABAP Developers

Our client is looking for 4x Senior ABAP Developers with expertise in S/4HANA and ECC for a hybrid role based in Pretoria. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]ABAP CodeSAP CertifiedProject LifecycleSAP Modules &...

Data Scientist at NRF National Research Foundation – Gauteng Colbyn

Postion Summary: uLwazi (meaning ‘knowledge') Node is one of the seven nodes of the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON). The Node was established in 2018 to support data management and the development of information platforms and decision-support...

Scrum Master at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client: Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...

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