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6 days ago · Nov 13, 2024. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), around 1,5-billion people worldwide live with some level of hearing loss. In many instances, this is a consequence of ageing, with 30% of people over 60 years of age having hearing loss. However, WHO says that …
Significant gender gap in SA’s ICT workforce - IT-Online
1 hour ago · WIIT chair, Thenzie Stewart, says: “Despite advances in technology, the gender gap in South Africa’s ICT workforce remains significant. Women constitute just 13% of STEM graduates in the country – a stark contrast to the global average of 35%. The survey also highlights that only 39,5% of employees in the ICT sector are female.
COP29: Digitalisation key to driving climate action - IT-Online
1 hour ago · Global tech and environment leaders at COP29 have endorsed a declaration on boosting climate action with digital technologies while cutting the environmental impacts of those same technologies. In total, endorsements representing over 1 000 governments, companies, civil society organisations, international and regional organisations, and other stakeholders were received for the COP29 ...
SA tech industry looks forward to continued growth - IT-Online
May 12, 2022 · IDC predicts that, in 2022, IT spending in South Africa will grow at about 6,5%, to surpass $27,5-billion, with telecommunications spend set to grow at 4,9% to reach $11,3-billion. Device spending will dip this year after the massive growth rates seen in the last two years, but from 2023 is expected to return to normal levels.
Expanding the digital economy vital for SA’s overall ... - IT-Online
Jun 30, 2023. Growing South Africa’s digital economy has been a major policy pillar for the country’s government for some time now. It’s a key driver of economic growth around the world, with the global digital economy growing at 2,5-times the pace of its traditional counterpart. Additionally, reports from the World Economic Forum (WEF ...
Shaping the future of SA's ICT sector - IT-Online
Jul 9, 2024. South Africa’s ICT sector is poised for significant growth and innovation, driven by a powerful force: our youth. With approximately 54% of tech professionals in the country under the age of 35, we face a critical strategic question. By Morwesi Ramphenyane, chief administration officer at Openserve.
Software is our most promising business opportunity - IT-Online
Feb 1, 2023 · Software is our most promising business opportunity. Feb 1, 2023. As digital transformation continues across South Africa, the focus is on how software and IT-related services can play a role in transforming enterprises and entire industries. By Brendan Cuthberson, head of private sector sales: South Africa at Cisco.
Africa’s AI and startup scene is getting ready to change the world
May 30, 2022 · Embodying entrepreneurship and innovation like no other sector, Africa’s startup ecosystem is blossoming. Innovative thinkers are localising tools such as AI and edge computing, among other technologies, to develop their own solutions to uniquely African challenges. By Celina Lee, CEO of Zindi What separates this ecosystem from others are incentives to collaborate, to understand the […]
South Africans pivot towards ICT skills as employer demand grows
Jun 14, 2022 · Businesses are competing for a limited pool of IT skills, and the pressure is intensifying as the demand for emerging technologies grows. Margaret Pekelaar, head of people in DevOps Practice Artificial intelligence and automation are rapidly changing the business landscape, and cyber security and cloud migration are …
IT in Retail - IT-Online
Oct 22, 2024 · by Allan Davison | Jun 13, 2024 | Industry Areas, IT in Retail Trends | 0 Comments. South African retailers should get set for a recovery in retail sales between 2024 and 2026, according to a new report conducted on behalf of fintech Capital Connect. The report shows that total real retail sales are forecast to grow by 1.8% in 2024, gradually...