
Women in Tech Interview - Lizelle Strydom, Managing Director, CareerBox Africa
By Ryan Noik 11 March 2025In the wake of Women’s Day on the 8th, Ryan Noik speaks to Lizelle Strydom, Managing Director, CareerBox Africa about technology, essential skills in the industry for today and in the future, handling setbacks... FULL STORY >

Microsoft invests additional R5.4 billion in South Africa
By Ryan Noik 7 March 2025Thursday evening this week was unexpectedly jubilant with hope and optimism at Microsoft offices in Bryanston as the company announced its plans to invest another R5.4 billion rand into the country over the next three years. FULL STORY >

Huawei ranks among SA top employers for eight years in a row
By Press Release 25 February 2025As a leading force in the country’s growing ICT sector, Huawei strives to work in ways that contribute positively to local economies and empower communities with skills and access to the latest digital technologies. FULL STORY >

CCI South Africa and CareerBox Africa recognised for excellence at the BPESA GBS Alchemy Awards 2024
By Staff Writer 22 November 2024Business Process Outsourcing industry leader CCI South Africa, and its partner organisation, impact sourcing service provider CareerBox Africa, were recognised for their contribution to the BPO... FULL STORY >

Are companies truly making an effort to recruit and retain top coders?
By Thomas McKinnon 17 April 2024Organisations have a real shot at tackling the talent shortage by changing how they hire coders and making sure their employees are happy, writes Mvelo Hlophe, CEO at Zaio. FULL STORY >
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Vodacom, Microsoft South Africa join forces to bolster digital skills for in-demand jobs
By Staff Writer 7 March 2024In a move designed to reduce the 44% youth unemployment rate among South Africans, Vodacom South Africa and Microsoft South Africa have joined forces to provide free access to digital training courses on... FULL STORY >

Impact sourcing is a beacon of hope for unemployed African women
By Industry Contributor 6 March 2024Ahead of International Women’s Day on Friday, Lizelle Strydom from CareerBox Africa explains how impact sourcing serves as a beacon of hope for African women. FULL STORY >

Providing shared services that offer excellence to everyone in the value chain
By Industry Contributor 27 February 2024Mithum Singh, Chief Services Officer, CCI South Africa explains the bounty and benefits that the global shared services sector can bring to the country. FULL STORY >

Creating a cyber-savvy workforce
By Industry Contributor 27 February 2024By Roy Evans, IT manager at CRS Technologies FULL STORY >

Why more companies should invest in socially responsible hiring
By Industry Contributor 13 February 2024Lizelle Strydom, Managing Director, CareerBox Africa, explains why impact sourcing is essential now. FULL STORY >

Resignation season is a good reason to shift to the new paradigm of filling skilled technology roles
By Industry Contributor 7 February 2024By Gary Silbermann, Co-Founder and Innovation Director at One Degree FULL STORY >

Making an investment in the future
By Industry Contributor 26 January 2024Peter Andrew, the CEO of CCI South Africa, explains why role played by the BPO industry in investing in South Africa’s youth is critical tothe country's future. FULL STORY >

Industry Insight: Our diversity is Africa's superpower
By Industry Contributor 17 January 2024Lizelle Strydom from CareerBox begins 2024 by unpacking how diversity is key to our growth, and why talent holds hope for the continent's development. FULL STORY >
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JOBJACK secures R45M raise to further impact unemployment
By Staff Writer 20 November 2023Impact-focused tech startup, JOBJACK's mission to change the narrative of entry level recruitment in South Africa has received a significant boost to enable it to combat widespread unemployment. FULL STORY >

CareerBox and BPO offer an Answer to the Scourge of Unemployment
By Ryan Noik 22 September 2023A recent visit to the headquarters of global business process outsourcing company CCI South Africa in Kwa-Zulu Natal was rich with insights into addressing one of the most pressing challenges facing South Africa: unemployment. FULL STORY >
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