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Is your digital warehouse a ticking time bomb

Mar 20, 2026

The race to digitise is on. Spurred by an unrelenting e-commerce boom and the promise of the “endless aisle,” businesses are pouring capital into warehouse automation, sophisticated stock management systems, and omnichannel fulfillment strategies. The logic seems...

Long-term skills development matters more than ever

Mar 20, 2026

Across South Africa’s technology sector, digital transformation, automation and AI are reshaping roles faster than traditional education systems can keep pace. The question is no longer whether work will change, but whether people are being equipped to grow alongside...

These are the future of work trends in 2026

Mar 6, 2026

Gartner has revealed nine future of work trends that chief human resource officers (CHROs) will need to address in 2026 and beyond to ensure their organisation achieves its desired talent and business outcomes. “This year’s predictions address significant workplace...

Organisations urged to prioritise AI upskilling

Mar 6, 2026

Recent unemployment statistics demonstrate that South Africa is still battling to find work for all its people – and the situation for youngsters is even more dire. The latest Q4 2025 Quarterly Labour Force Survey confirms that for millions of young South Africans,...

Educators must embrace the inevitable shift to AI

Mar 6, 2026

By Kathy Gibson – The first thing that educators need to realise is that AI is no longer negotiable. In fact, says Kobus Olivier, senior manager of Boston City Campus, it is not only inevitable but already making a major impact in training and education the...

AI drives big changes in SA IT skills landscape

Mar 6, 2026

The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is driving rapid change in the IT job market and the skills needed within the IT space. This is according to top Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) Professional CIOs...

Skills development key in services-led channel evolution

Mar 6, 2026

Training and skills development is more important than ever in a rapidly-changing IT and channel environment. Louise Taute, MD of Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa, discusses what’s needed, and the role of AI. The channel is changing rapidly. How is this affecting...

Critical skills for the next decade: why technical ability alone won’t be enough

Mar 6, 2026

As artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and data-driven systems reshape the global economy, organisations are being forced to rethink what “future-ready” talent really looks like. While technical expertise remains essential, business leaders are increasingly...

Channel resilience challenged in 2026

Mar 6, 2026

We know it’s said annually when we survey some of the leading players in the IT channel for their outlook on the coming 12 months for the first issue of the year: ‘It’s going to be a tough year, but …’ The resilience, character, optimism, and sheer tenacity of the...

Skills development dominates 2026 planning

Feb 20, 2026

With organisations well into their planning for the new year, one question that must be top of mind is the issue of skills. The pace of technology is relentless, driving a need to constantly re-evaluate skills, and ensure any gaps are filled. A recent CompTIA research...

These will be the most in-demand jobs

Feb 20, 2026

South Africa’s workforce is evolving, with new roles emerging that many companies are only beginning to prepare for. According to the Bizmod Talent Report 2025, organisations that plan ahead to secure these critical skills will be better positioned to adapt to the...

Training the next generation of graduates to solve real-world problems

Feb 20, 2026

In just two years, the World Economic Forum predicts that 85-million jobs globally will be displaced by automation. But in South Africa, our biggest challenge goes beyond merely keeping up with global tech skills to making sure graduates know how to apply them to the...

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