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Johannesburg’s tech brain drain raises the stakes for IT talent

Marketing — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:28:59 +0000

New data suggests that South Africa’s technology brain drain is becoming more prevalent, with Johannesburg emerging as a key source of professionals considering emigration. A snapshot of 437 IT, software, data, and cybersecurity professionals who approached New World Immigration from April to June 2026, about relocating to Australia, found that around 70% wanted to leave […]

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AI’s impact on human-to-human behaviour

Marketing — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:30:28 +0000

The conversation around AI is still largely framed as a technology story. Organisations talk about platforms, automation potential, and efficiency gains, often in isolation from how these systems are reshaping the way people behave towards one another at work. That framing misses the point. While AI adoption is accelerating, the most significant shifts are happening […]

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Why finding IT talent has become one of business’ toughest challenges

Marketing — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:36:19 +0000

As Africa’s digital economy continues to expand, the demand for technology talent is growing. A report from SAP has found that, across the continent, this sector’s contribution is expected to increase from 5.2% of GDP in 2025 to 8.5% by 2030, while, in South Africa, it is already estimated to contribute between 15% and 20% […]

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Correcting the misalignment between digital skills and business needs

Marketing — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:13 +0000

The conversation around AI is often dominated by speculation about job losses. Yet this focus distracts from a more immediate and measurable challenge: South African businesses are investing in advanced technologies, but they do not have the critical digital skills, particularly in data, cybersecurity, and software engineering, required to extract value from these investments. This disconnect is already affecting performance, […]

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Data-Driven Recruitment Insights: Solving IT Talent Challenges

Marketing — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:45:38 +0000

Finding and keeping the right IT talent has never been more difficult. South African organisations are facing a growing skills shortage, with companies reporting that nearly half of their tech roles stay open for months longer than they should. At the same time, young people with IT qualifications are struggling to find work that matches their skills. This creates […]

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How a project environment maturity assessment unlocks strategic advantage

Marketing — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:27:11 +0000

Imagine a board meeting six months into a multi-million-rand transformation initiative. The programme is behind schedule, costs are rising, and stakeholders are growing impatient. The technology is sound, the market case is clear, but the delivery environment is fractured. Governance is inconsistent, decision-making is slow, and teams are working in silos. For the executive team, the […]

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