AI companies account for 40% of the most valuable unicorns
Over the past three years, the AI sector has produced more unicorns, companies valued at over one billion dollars, than any other industry, and that trend has continued into 2025. Of the 50 new companies that joined this prestigious list, 28 operate in the AI space....
Tariffs are rising: We must build resilience now
There has been a noticeable shift in global trade, and while it might feel distant, it is already knocking on South Africa’s door. Tariffs are climbing again, fast, and hard, writes Goitseona Raseroka, supply chain lead for Accenture, Africa. Our research shows that...
Reliance on social media drives disinformation
A recent survey across Africa by KnowBe4 reveals that 84% of respondents rely on social media as their primary news source, with 80% favouring Facebook. This heavy dependence on social platforms for information is concerning, particularly as disinformation continues...
Vulnerabilities now exploited faster than ever
Threat actors are upping their game and taking advantage of newly-disclosed vulnerabilities quicker than ever. This is among the findings of FortiGuard Labs' 2H 2023 Global Threat Landscape Report, which highlights the need for vendors to adhere to vulnerability...
Agriculture, government, SMMEs under increasing cyberattack
In Africa, the agriculture, forestry and fishing sectors, followed by government services, industries most targeted by cyberattacks, with small and medium businesses bearing the brunt of attacks. This is among the findings of Mimecast's Global Threat Intelligence...
Search trends show Saffers are keen on AI skills
Search interest in "AI" has reached a record high around the world and in South Africa, where searches have more than doubled (+120%) since the same period last year. Searches in South Africa for "what is AI" also increased by 20%, while searches for "how to use AI"...
July was a better month for salaries
The average nominal take-home pay measured in the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI) improved significantly in July amid the better business environment and recovering confidence levels. Despite the positive outcome, the persisting unemployment crisis still...
July winners of the JSE Investment Challenge
How do you marry the safeguarding of animal health and welfare with being savvy with investments in Africa's largest stock exchange? For University of Pretoria Veterinary Science students Esti Louw and Nicole Venter, it's a blend of managing emotions and incorporating...
The prickly issue of ethics and AI
Kathy Gibson reports - Ethics in artificial intelligence (AI) has been a long-running debate, but it is certainly not a new issue in the technology industry. “The question of ethics has been around for decades, in different technology formats,” says Ahmed Mahomed, CEO...
AI a challenge and an opportunity for education
Kathy Gibson reports – Artificial intelligence (AI) has a big role to play in improving the administration of education. Busi Matube, senior director of ICT and chief digital officer of CUT Free State, says AI helps the university to do predictive analysis from the...
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Comstor is Cisco’s top distributor in sub-Saharan Africa
Cisco has awarded Comstor its 2020 Cisco Distributor of the Year for Sub-Saharan Africa at the vendor's annual Partner Summit Awards for the region. As one of the longest standing Cisco distributors across the region, Comstor supports its partnership through ongoing...
Global gaming PC shipments set for 25% growth
As one of the few sectors that have been booming amid the coronavirus outbreak, the video games industry has witnessed a significant jump in gaming equipment sales this year. With millions of people spending more time indoors and online amid the Covid-19 pandemic,...
Citrix appoints new regional director
Matthew McKay has been appointed as the new regional director for sub-Saharan Africa at Citrix. “Matthew brings great technology experience combined with a proven record leading teams at major international organisations,” says Amir Sohrabi, area vice-president for...
New global CEO for NTT
Abhijit Dubey will succeed Jason Goodall as global CEO for NTT Ltd. Abhijit takes the role following over 20 years with global advisory firm McKinsey & Company. Goodall, current global CEO of NTT, comments: “We are looking forward to welcoming Abhijit to the NTT...
Top tips for shopping online this festive season
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on all aspects of our lives. As people adopt and adhere to social distancing practices, many have turned to online shopping. According to a recent Mastercard study, South Africa has seen a surge of online shoppers,...
Fujitsu expands PrimeFlex Portfolio with Microsoft Azure Stack HCI
Fujitsu has introduced PrimeFlex for Microsoft Azure Stack HCI. Designed to harness the now generally available Azure Stack HCI operating system's capabilities, this pre-configured hardware and software solution enables organisations to modernise their on-premises...
Prepare for a flexible work future in 2021
A year ago, not much about the way we worked had really changed in decades. Most companies still organized work around major hubs in large cities and their workforce was comprised of local talent that commuted to the office every day, regardless of the type of work...
Covid is a catalyst for cloud
The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has flipped the traditional 'at-the-office 9-5' convention on its head and today many businesses are facilitating the work-from-home model - which has also served as a catalyst for increased cloud adoption and services implementation,...
Retail industry trends for 2021
Understanding customer data has been at the core of 2020's challenges and will remain a critical need for 2021 and beyond. By Tom Bianculli, chief technology officer of Zebra Technologies What have been the top three biggest developments in our industry in 2020? We...
Fraud safety tips for the festive season
With the December holidays upon us, it is easy for many of us to throw caution to the wind and enjoy a much-deserved break of fun, sun and shopping with the family. However, South Africans are reminded that fraud is still very real, and tends to peak during this time...
Tech Lead Oracle Developer
Tech Lead Oracle Developer Role Introduction:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Techs Lead Oracle Developer to drive the design, development, and optimization of robust Oracle database solutions. This leadership role involves hands-on database...
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Senior ETL / Full Stack Data DeveloperResults-driven data professional with extensive experience in designing and delivering end-to-end Data Warehouse solutions. Skilled in building robust ETL pipelines, developing scalable database architectures, and implementing...
Junior Software Developer (C#.Net) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious Junior Software Developer with strong C#.Net skills is sought by dynamic provider of world-class Outsourced and Incident Management Services based in Tokai. You will help design, develop and maintain various business...
Solutions Architect (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client, headquartered in the USA, offers a great work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at a company with amazing perks and...
Network Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...
Full-Stack Developer (3 Month Contract) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...
Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Senior Full Stack Developer – (Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Junior Data Engineer at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Cape Town
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