It’s a wrap: Africa Tech Festival 2025
Cape Town hosted the 2025 Africa Tech Festival this week. Kathy Gibson attended to find out what the continent can look forward to in the coming months. AI key for Africa to unlock youth dividend By 2030, more young Africans will enter the workplace than the...
How the data centre landscape is changing
Kathy Gibson reports – Africa’s time to shine on the digital stage is now. That’s the word from Paula Cogan, MD of Digital Realty MEA, who points out that Africa accounts for 18% of the world’s population - with the majority of them being young. At the same time, the...
Altron goes live with AI Factory
Altron has successfully deployed what it believes to be South Africa's first operational AI Factory, powered by Nvidia AI infrastructure including Nvidia accelerated computing and Nvidia AI Enterprise software. The platform delivers comprehensive AI infrastructure,...
Sports fans demand always-on engagement from teams
There is a growing demand among sports fans for always-on, personalised engagement with their favourite teams. A global study from Infobip shows that two-thirds (66%) of fans feel disconnected due to poor club communication, rising to 81% among those under 35. The...
Khushi Lall is Eskom Expo ISF’s Top Junior Scientist
With a deep curiosity for the natural world and a creative spirit that extends far beyond the classroom, Khushi Lall has achieved remarkable success at the 45th Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF), earning the coveted title of Top Junior Scientist. The Grade 9...
Supply chain challenges cost airlines up to $11bn this year
Challenges within the aerospace industry’s supply chain are delaying production of new aircraft and parts, resulting in airlines re-evaluating their fleet plans and, in many cases, keeping older aircraft flying for extended amounts of time. The worldwide commercial...
Africa’s G20 moment to fast-track digital transformation
South Africa hosting the G20 summit is a rare opportunity to hard-wire Africa’s digital transformation into the world’s most influential economic agenda, writes Sunil Geness, director: Global Government Affairs & CSR Africa, Global Sustainability lead Africa at...
Hybrid working can help to reduce employee burnout
The vast majority of workers who have shifted to a hybrid model say that it has helped them to greatly reduce burnout in their working lives, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). The study, undertaken among more than 1 000 hybrid...
OpenAI and Broadcom ink deal for AI chips
OpenAI and Broadcom have announced a collaboration for 10 gigawatts of custom AI accelerators. OpenAI will design the accelerators and systems, which will be developed and deployed in partnership with Broadcom. By designing its own chips and systems, OpenAI can embed...
Resellers: Make your voice heard
Voting has officially opened for the South African IT distribution channel’s most prestigious awards – the Channelwise Awards 2025 – where resellers and partners get the chance to rate and reward their top distributors and vendors. “Over the years, the Channelwise...
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Utilities should prioritise maintenance of remote data centres
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Absa’s ShopRed helps entrepreneurs take their business online
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CCI takes home an armful of awards
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Sage unveils AI-powered roadmap
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How to spot phishing, vishing and smishing
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Deepfakes a growing threat to SA corporations
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Goodbye CISO scapegoating as the age of corporate accountability arrives
Responsibility for cybersecurity and data resilience can no longer be placed on the shoulders of chief information security offices (CISOs) alone. By Andre Troskie, EMEA field CISO at Veeam New EU regulations like NIS2 and DORA bring corporate accountability to the...
Senior SAP Technical Hybris Consultant at Datonomy Solutions
Job Title:Senior SAP Technical Consultant – Hybris (Web and Online Applications experience)Duration: 12-month Contract, renewable based on performance.Location:Cape Town, South Africa Hybrid work model: 4 days per week on-site, 1 day remote.Overview:We are looking for...
Systems Architect
Develop and maintain reference architecture for mobile money platforms and related financial systems.Collaborate with Commercial teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.Ensure alignment with technology, security, and operational policies.Design and...
Software Developer (Angular / TypeScript / Python) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...
IT Support Engineer (Tier 1) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client was established in the 90's and while headquartered in Cape Town, they do have a large office in Jhb and great global presence with over 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR,...
Data / Reporting Analyst 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...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...
Senior SAP Technical Hybris Consultant at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
Job Title:Senior SAP Technical Consultant – Hybris (Web and Online Applications experience)Duration: 12-month Contract, renewable based on performance.Location:Cape Town, South Africa Hybrid work model: 4 days per week on-site, 1 day remote.Overview:We are looking for...
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Software Developer – Senior (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment
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IT System Administrator at Parvana Recruitment
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