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South Africa has 118,000 unfilled tech jobs. Why does it take so long for jobseekers to land one?

South Africa has 118,000 unfilled tech jobs. Why does it take so long for jobseekers to land one?

In 2018, Kate Maakane placed second in a hackathon. She was hungry for the opportunity, bright and ready to be challenged. The tech industry didn't come knocking. It took six more years before she got

Why unified IT is the future of enterprise operations

Why unified IT is the future of enterprise operations

For years, enterprises have solved IT problems by adding tools. A new security gap? Deploy another platform. A monitoring blind spot? Install another dashboard. A collaboration challenge? Introduce another app. Individually, each decision makes sense.

Digital infrastructure is no longer a technology bet – it is an infrastructure asset class

Digital infrastructure is no longer a technology bet – it is an infrastructure asset class

By Albert Oosthuysen, CEO | Net Nine NineFor infrastructure investors focused on South Africa and emerging markets, digital infrastructure is moving into the same strategic category as renewable energy, transport and utilities. The question is

The essential tech trends for African SMEs

The essential tech trends for African SMEs

by Dumi Moyo, Marketing Director at SAP AfricaIn 2026, African small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) will be defined by their digital capabilities.Foundational capabilities such as cloud, business AI, and ERP running on clean-core data strategies will be

Why the future of South Africa’s tech sector depends on young talent

Why the future of South Africa’s tech sector depends on young talent

Ralph Berndt, Head of Sales and Marketing at inq. South AfricaIf you ask any South African tech leader what keeps them up at night, chances are the answer will not just be the country’s unreliable

Navigating a career in HR in the age of AI

Navigating a career in HR in the age of AI

With AI automating routine HR tasks like CV screening, skills assessments, and employee engagement tracking, Human Resources (HR) professionals need new skills, including data literacy and digital fluency, says Sheryll Kisten, Head: Human Resources at STADIO Higher

Seven Decades of Technological Evolution:  A New Generational Framework (1960–2030)

Seven Decades of Technological Evolution: A New Generational Framework (1960–2030)

Generational theory offers a practical framework for understanding how collective experiences shape human behaviour across time. Scholars have traditionally delineated Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials based on birth year. Yet, as technology accelerates, these

rather.chat Leads in SA Smartbot Industry, Connecting over 22 Million Customers with Businesses

rather.chat Leads in SA Smartbot Industry, Connecting over 22 Million Customers with Businesses

rather.chat is proud to be a leading pioneer in the South African smartbot industry, connecting over 22 million South Africans to businesses through smartbot technology, resulting in 250 000 unique sales, with 85 percent of

Africa’s tech industry still faces gender gap

Africa’s tech industry still faces gender gap

At the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158, which is roughly five generations from now, to reach full gender parity, according to data from the World Economic Forum.Significant barriers to gender equality

How To Host More Effective Remote Meetings with Microsoft Teams

How To Host More Effective Remote Meetings with Microsoft Teams

By Dillon Gray, COO at IPTIn the age of remote work, the ability to host effective virtual meetings is more critical than ever. Microsoft Teams has emerged as a leading platform for businesses looking to