Global recruiters set their sights on SA skills

International companies are increasingly looking to South Africa for new skilled employees. Pnet, South Africa’s leading online recruitment platform, has released its Pnet Job Market Trends Report for February, including an analysis of trends in international...

Cyber risks increase as Middle East war escalates

The Sophos X-Ops Counter Threat Unit (CTU) has issued a cyber advisory warning of increased cybersecurity risks as the US-Israel-Iran conflict continues and escalates. Historically, periods of direct military escalation in the Middle East have correlated with...

Lost in translation: What the AI code debate keeps getting wrong

AI has sparked a new round of conversation about Cobol, with tools emerging that claim to translate legacy code and, with it, solve the modernisation challenge. It is worth being precise about what that means and what it does not, writes Rob Thomas, senior...

Digital, AI, crypto-led payments set to transform SA shopping

South African consumers are increasingly embracing innovative payment technologies such as digital wallets, artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency, according to new survey data from Visa. “While traditional payment methods continue to play an important role –...

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...

Affordability chokes new vehicle sales

With yet another year-on-year decline in new vehicle sales, WesBank says affordability is the biggest factor limiting growth. This view is supported by the TransUnion SA Vehicle Pricing Index that showed that new vehicle prices rose 4,7% for the first quarter of 2024...

Nvidia has an outsize impact on S&P index

Nvidia has significantly boosted the S&P index, contributing 33,73% of its returns this year with its soaring stock price. Stocklytics financial analyst Edith Reads comments: "Nvidia's significant contribution to the S&P 500's growth in 2024 highlights its...

SAWEA welcomes new Ministry of Electricity and Energy

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) supports the separation of Mineral Resources and Energy into two separate ministries, saying it enables the country to prioritise energy security with a special focus on electricity. Through a concerted effort in...

Malatsi takes on Communications and Digital Technologies portfolio

Mmoba Solomon “Solly” Malatsi has been appointed as Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies. He is one of the new ministers appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa, who last night announced his new cabinet. His predecessor in the post, Mondli Gungubele,...

Cost-effective sustainable IT initiatives are underutilised

Some of the most cost-effective sustainable IT initiatives currently have a lower than 30% adoption rate by organisations, according to a new survey by Gartner. “Sustainable IT progress is underway at a solid pace,” says Kristin Moyer, distinguished vice-president...

Double-digit revenue growth forecast for security products

Worldwide revenue for security products totaled $106,8-billion in 2023, an increase of 15,6% compared to 2022. And revenue growth was strong across the board with all six product categories registering double-digit year-over-year growth, according to new data from the...

Intel demos fully-integrated optical I/O chiplet

Intel has achieved what it believes to be a milestone in integrated photonics technology for high-speed data transmission. At the Optical Fibre Communication Conference (OFC) 2024, Intel's Integrated Photonics Solutions (IPS) Group demonstrated the industry's first...

AI surges as luxury goods push personalisation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has induced a fresh wave of technological advancement, prompting businesses across various sectors to intensify their efforts to integrate AI capabilities into their products and services. As the industry grapples with the interpretation...

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ITA achieves VMware Cloud Verified Status

ITA, part of the Paratus Group, has achieved VMware Cloud Verified status for its data centre in Angola. The VMware Cloud Verified badge signals to customers that ITA/Paratus offers a service running on top of the complete VMware Cloud infrastructure. Through Cloud...

How technology enables better healthcare

The future of healthcare is shaping up in front of our very eyes with advances in digital healthcare technologies, such as artificial intelligence, 3D-printing, robotics and inventory management. By Fatima Khota, category head: POS at Rectron With the need for digital...

SA’s BPO sector well placed to absorb matric learners

In the third quarter of 2020 the unemployment rate in South Africa this year rose to a record 30,8%, with discouraged work seekers increasing by 9,1%. While this is an indication of how the lockdown affected employment in the country, the good news is that some...

Matric pass rate decreases after tough 2020 academic year

Writing matric exams is challenging for most students as it is the culmination of their secondary education journey. However, writing these exams during the global Covid-19 pandemic, after a year of adapting to numerous pressures during the academic year, was an even...

Sasol fuels supply chain efficiency

Successfully navigating a business through uncertain times requires that decision-makers have full visibility over every aspect of the business in order to make accurate, informed decisions. For one of South Africa's largest global organisations, decentralised and...

Project management drives productivity in software companies

Software companies worldwide have adopted remote working policies. While many had a remote-first approach, most have now moved to remote-only. This has highlighted the need for strategic, agile, and qualified project managers to manage any unnecessary chaos and ensure...

Microsoft adds Afrikaans, Zulu to OCR

Microsoft has added, in public preview, optical character recognition (OCR) support for two of South Africa's official languages, Afrikaans and Zulu. "Adding support for these languages is part of Microsoft's mission to build meaningful cognitive products and services...

Covid-19 closed many doors, but innovation offers a window of hope

Covid-19 has had a massive impact on countries, enterprises, and people around the world, as well as the role technology plays in combatting the pandemic. "Innovation isn't just about solving the challenges we face today," says Huawei's deputy chairman Ken Hu, at the...

Intermediate DevOps Engineer

We arelooking for a dynamic DevOps Engineer with intermediate-level expertise in automating workflows and optimizing system performance. Proficient in CI/CD pipeline development, cloud-based solutions, and infrastructure-as-code practices to enhance scalability and...

Business Systems Analyst at Resourgenix

WE'RE HIRING: JUNIOR / INTERMEDIATE BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST Love data, systems, and problem-solving? This is your chance to make an impact!Location: Cape Town; Salary: Market-related; Contract: Permanent; Salary: R440k per annumWho We Are:We are a dynamic financial...

Delphi Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

A client in the mining space is seeking a Delphi Developer to add capacity to its existing team. The key resource will transition to the IBR Project to enhance the Delphi application based on new requirements, while this additional role will be dedicated to...

Intermediate DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria

We arelooking for a dynamic DevOps Engineer with intermediate-level expertise in automating workflows and optimizing system performance. Proficient in CI/CD pipeline development, cloud-based solutions, and infrastructure-as-code practices to enhance scalability and...

Business Systems Analyst at Resourgenix – Western Cape Constantia

WE'RE HIRING: JUNIOR / INTERMEDIATE BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST Love data, systems, and problem-solving? This is your chance to make an impact!Location: Cape Town; Salary: Market-related; Contract: Permanent; Salary: R440k per annumWho We Are:We are a dynamic financial...

Intermediate Systems / Networks Administrator (Ops Specialist)

We are looking to hire an experienced Intermendiate Systems Networks Administrator with a proven track record of ensuring optimal IT operations and infrastructure reliability. Skilled in deploying and maintaining complex network systems, managing server environments,...

Senior Integration Engineer at Resourgenix

WE'RE HIRING: SENIOR INTEGRATION ENGINEERDesign, integrate, and build cutting-edge solutions in asset management!Location: Constantia, Cape Town; Salary: R1mil per annum, Permanent Employment ContractEE Status: Preference will be given to designated groups in line...

Mid-Level C#.Net Developer (JHB Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:THE talents of a dedicated and deadline-driven Mid-Level C#.Net Developer is required by a Joburg-based Marketing & Media Solutions Provider to join its team. Your core role will entail developing new products and features while maintaining existing...

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