Partnering will help to grow skills

Around the world, 3-billion unskilled and semi-skilled workers are jobless, with a mammoth 1,5-billion new jobs required. South Africa, like many emerging countries is facing a major talent shortage, with the latest Talent Shortage Survey 2013 from Manpower Group...

Survey aims to define skills gaps

It’s well-known that there are major skills shortages in South Africa but, as the country is about to embark on a massive infrastructure build, it’s vital to understand exactly what skills we have, and where the gaps are. The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)...

Counting the real cost of cyber-attacks

The cost, frequency and time to resolve cyber-attacks has risen for the fourth consecutive year, according to Ponemon Institute research for HP Enterprise Security Products. The 2013 Cost of Cyber Crime Study found that the average annualised cost of cybercrime...