2+ hour, 34+ min ago  (671+ words) South Africa's data prices remain below headline inflation, but still pose a barrier to digital inclusion and economic participation. This is according to the Competition Commission's (CompCom's) second Cost of Living (COL) Report, published yesterday. It shows how prices for…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (1034+ words) Communications and digital technologies minister Solly Malatsi has outlined his reasons for recommending the approval of Dell Technologies" Equity Equivalent Investment Programme (EEIP) renewal for the 2025-2034 period. The decision follows a recommendation by the B-BBEE ICT Sector Council in December…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (632+ words) Recently, I spoke to a senior technology specialist who had just turned down a competitive offer from a global company, says Ad'le Esterhuysen,Talent Acquisitions Lead at SoluGrowth Signature Recruitment Solutions.The role paid well above market, came with a…...

4+ mon, 4+ day ago  (497+ words) SA's skills crisis is evolving: a hiring shortage is not the biggest problem for employers, it's that too many new hires take too long to become productive. This is according to research presented by online education provider HyperionDev. Reflecting on…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago  (445+ words) South Africa's global business services (GBS) sector shows no signs of slowing down, adding 8 180 net new international jobs from April to June. The resulted in $131 million (R2.3 billion) contributed to the country's export revenue, during this period. This is based on…...

5+ mon, 6+ day ago  (526+ words) While it's true that artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies will eliminate a "ridiculous amount" of jobs in SA and globally, resulting in massive job losses " this is only a single-dimensional view. From a multi-dimensional perspective, over time, AI and…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (672+ words) The initiative, which earned the nickname "SA Disconnect" due to repeatedly rolled-over deadlines and government's inability to execute, was first announced in 2013 with the ambitious goal of universal broadband access for all South Africans, prioritising rural and underserviced areas. Now,…...

9+ mon, 4+ week ago  (256+ words) Look no further than South Africa's shifting retail landscape. Dozens of stores across the country have recently closed. These closures often stem from a combination of factors, including safety issues and inconsistent municipal services. Frequent load-shedding, poor road maintenance and…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (668+ words) The global business services sector records significant jobs growth, with 6 290 net new international jobs in the third quarter of 2024. While statistics show the youth of SA continue to bear the brunt of unemployment, the global business services (GBS) sector is…...