Yet despite this growth, many organisations are struggling to find the people they need to support their ICT functions. The challenge is often described as a shortage of skills, but the reality is more complex. While South Africa continues to produce a steady stream of graduates in this field, many enter the workforce with strong…
South Africa does not have a digital talent shortage. What it has is a shortage of work-ready talent. Every year, thousands of young South Africans graduate with degrees, diplomas and certifications across a wide range of ICT and digital qualifications. Yet at the same time, tens of thousands of ICT roles remain vacant. Research by…
Sandton, the economic hub of Johannesburg – and South Africa South Africa cannot afford for Johannesburg to fail, and the city’s electricity supply is now genuinely at risk. The R5.3-billion debt that the city owes to Eskom is not being resolved in a sustainable way, and the consequences became more concrete last week. Eskom granted…
Global football body Fifa is branding the World Cup 2026 – and global football in general – as a celebration of inclusivity and diversity. It’s presented as a harbinger of peace and hope, and even somehow a saviour of African migrants who drown while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea. The humanitarian posturing should not…
Joel Chacko, executive head of cloud services at Vodacom Business South African organisations have largely embraced cloud computing, but industry experts argue that the real challenge is no longer whether to adopt cloud technologies – it is how to manage them to deliver measurable business value. This shift is occurring as organisations increasingly adopt hybrid…
In the world of AI voice technology, the difference between a satisfied customer and a frustrated hang-up is measured in milliseconds. While the global hype focuses on the brilliance of large language models, the real test for South African organisations is whether their telephony infrastructure can keep up with the natural rhythm of human speech….
Telkom Group CEO Serame Taukobong When Telkom releases its results for the year to end-March this Tuesday, the headline number will look spectacular. The detail beneath it will be more interesting. The JSE-listed group flagged in a trading statement last week that headline earnings per share (Heps) from continuing operations will climb 45-55% for the…
Independent gemstone and jewellery verification is becoming a key differentiator for jewellers as buyers prioritise trust, authenticity and proven value. South Africa’s jewellery industry is changing, not just in how pieces look, but in how they are bought and trusted. While demand for fine, and bespoke jewellery continues to grow, driven by luxury consumption, investment…
Cape Town filmmaker and tech founder Zoe Ramushu is not interested in being treated as an exception. Cape Town filmmaker and tech founder Zoe Ramushu. Image supplied Fresh off her third consecutive shortlist nomination at the Global Production Awards during the Cannes Film Festival, Ramushu is building something much bigger than representation alone. Through her…
Most graduate programmes promise exposure, mentorship and responsibility. The BBD Grad Programme is built around all three – but its real difference is that graduates do not wait on the sidelines before their careers begin. A first year in the industry From day one, BBD graduates join as full-time employees and are placed into live…
