The impact of AI on digital transformation
Reaffirming its commitment to advancing Africa’s digital transformation through artificial intelligence (AI), Google has highlighted the impact of its AI tools on the local innovation and business landscape at the AI in Action event in Cape Town. Held under the theme...
Why most South Africans can’t afford a home
Only one formal house exists per 3,3 families who earn less than R26 000 a month – this accounts for more than 80% of South African households – and the trend is worsening, according to Lightstone. In its June 2025 Property Newsletter, the automotive and property...
Semiconductor industry sees major gains as memory demand skyrockets
The latest research from IDC - Worldwide Semiconductor Integrated Device Manufacturing Market: Top 10 Vendor Rankings and Insight 1Q24 - reveals significant trends in the semiconductor industry during the first quarter of 2024. The report highlights the normalisation...
Huge failure rate in logistics transformations
Seventy-six percent of logistics transformations never fully succeed - failing to meet critical budget, timeline, or key performance indicator (KPI) metrics, according to a new survey by Gartner. At a time when logistics leaders are regularly launching new...
Intel Foundry achieves major milestones
Intel has announced that its lead products on Intel 18A, Panther Lake (AI PC client processor) and Clearwater Forest (server processor), are out of the fab and have powered-on and booted operating systems. These milestones were achieved less than two quarters after...
Afreximbank to double intra-African trade financing
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) plans to double its financing of intra-African trade from $20-billion in 2021 to $40-billion by 2026. This is according to Haytham ElMaayergi, Afreximbank's executive vice-president: global trade bank, addressing the African...
Africa faces unprecedent surge in mpox cases
The African region is experiencing an unprecedented increase in mpox cases since the start of 2024, with more countries previously unaffected by the disease reporting cases in an expanding spread of the virus. World Health Organisation (WHO) has elevated the mpox...
New insight into paediatric pain practices in SSA
Valuable insights into the management of paediatric pain in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) have been highlighted in a survey conducted by Anisa Bhettay, a specialist anaesthetist affiliated with the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital and the University of Cape Town...
Hybrid working levels the playing field for women
The widespread adoption of hybrid working has opened the door for women from minority backgrounds to apply for senior positions within their companies, according to a new report released ahead of Women’s Day. IWG’s 2024 report Advancing Equality: Women in the Hybrid...
Women unemployment still too high
There is still a massive problem with women unemployment in South Africa - and a significant number of women have given up looking for work. This is among the findings of the the Fundza Literacy Trust's annual digital survey results. With more than 4,1-million site...
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Last chance to subscribe and win with ASUS
This week is the last chance for resellers to subscribe for information from ASUS - and stand in line to win an ASUS Laptop M509. The special offer, which is open to all resellers, closes on 10 October 2020. The high-end PC vendor boasts a full portfolio of consumer...
TIBCO builds data-enablement for agile business operations
TechSoft International, the exclusive territory partner for TIBCO Software, says the recent global TIBCO NOW 2020 online conference highlighted the importance of data in driving innovation for businesses looking to capitalise on digital transformation. At the event,...
SWIFT trials SME payment service
SWIFT has announced plans for a new service to help banks improve the experience for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and consumers who send low-value payments across borders. The service will enable these bank customers to make faster, easier, predictable...
Unified communications is SA’s next digital frontier
New digital collaboration solutions can dramatically enhance the customer experience while reducing costs, writes Steve Davies, chief technology officer at Telviva. With the global pandemic having prompted the biggest work-from-home experiment in history, many...
Nokia signs 5G deal to become BT’s largest infrastructure partner
Nokia has extended its long-term strategic relationship with BT into the 5G arena, following its selection as a 5G RAN vendor for the UK operator. As part of the deal, which will make Nokia BT's largest equipment provider, Nokia will provide equipment and services at...
Commonwealth countries look to unlock fintech potential
A innovative toolkit to help countries unlock the potential of financial technology to deliver inclusive economic progress has been launched by the Commonwealth Secretariat. The toolkit has been created in response to the requests of Central Bank Governors from across...
Telco industry is vulnerable to fraud
South African and global telecommunications companies and mobile network operators spend millions when securing their services and their customers' personal information. Despite these efforts, however, the Communications Fraud Control Association reveals in its 2019...
Protect yourself against insurance-related cyber-attacks
In a recent report by Deloitte, it was stated that "cyber-attacks in the insurance sector are growing exponentially as insurance companies migrate toward digital channels in an effort to create tighter customer relationships, offer new products and expand their share...
Business gets savvy with ‘livelier’ AI
The global artificial intelligence (AI) software market is forecast to grow 54% this year to reach $22,6-billion - where AI is predicted to contribute to worldwide economic growth, and where organisations are looking for ways to benefit from innovations in this field...
Lucid, Citrix find the silver lining in the remote working cloud
There's a silver lining in every cloud. And in the midst of the global pandemic, Lucid Technologies has found one. Long before remote work was a mandate, the leading IT consulting and business process services provider began working with Citrix Systems to enable a...
Digital Implementation Specialist (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance data-driven decisions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving...
BI Consultant – PowerBI – Remote Remote
Companies of all sizes successfully rely on our client's management and IT consulting to solve relevant BI, planning and digitization challenges efficiently, modernly and reliably. They combine the strategic vision and commitment of a founder-managed company with the...
Business Analyst – Front Arena Trading Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
A leading powerhouse in the Financial and Banking sector is offering a permanent role for a Senior Business Analyst - Front Arena Trading Analyst. They are expanding their dynamic team and seeking a skilled professional to collaborate closely with the business,...
Configuration Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance data-driven decisions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving...
HR Time and Attendance Data Analyst
A Well known FMCG company is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented HR Time and Attendance Data Analyst to join our HR team. The above mentioned will be responsible for analysing and maintaining employee attendance data to ensure compliance with company...
Senior Full Stack .Net Developer(CH1091)
Our client has developed a financial wellness and inclusion platform that enables employees to access a portion of their earned wages before payday. They are looking for experienced Full Stack .NET Software Developers to join their team.In this role, you will build...
Configuration Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance data-driven decisions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving...
HR Time and Attendance Data Analyst – Mpumalanga Balfour
A Well known FMCG company is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented HR Time and Attendance Data Analyst to join our HR team. The above mentioned will be responsible for analysing and maintaining employee attendance data to ensure compliance with company...
Senior Full Stack .Net Developer(CH1091) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client has developed a financial wellness and inclusion platform that enables employees to access a portion of their earned wages before payday. They are looking for experienced Full Stack .NET Software Developers to join their team.In this role, you will build...
Data Scientist
The objective is to drive substantial bottom-line value by transforming the organisation's key decision processes (e.g., sales, marketing, product design and pricing, fraud, underwriting, and claims) by extracting insights from large and complex datasets and...
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