Job applicants don’t trust AI evaluations
Only one-quarter (26%) of job candidates trust AI will fairly evaluate them, even though just over half of candidates (52%) believe AI screens their application information, according to a survey by Gartner. A 1Q25 Gartner survey of 2 918 job candidates found that 32%...
Modest growth for African passenger air travel
Africa accounted for 2,2% of the total global passenger air travel market in June, with a 0,8% overall rise in demand. At the same time, the combined African international and domestic passenger market had a 1,5% increase in capacity, for a -0.6ppt easing in the...
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...
Drone flights and 3D scans used to protect vulnerable forests
Drones are being used to help curb the loss of Madagascar's biodiverse forests through illegal deforestation. Research published in the journal Plants, People, Planet focused on the Ambohimahamasina humid forest in the southeast of the island, based on a series of 19...
Ransomware groups weaponise stolen data to force payment
Sophos has released a new dark web report, "Turning the Screws: The Pressure Tactics of Ransomware Gangs," which details how cybercriminals are weaponising stolen data to increase pressure on targets who refuse to pay. This includes sharing the contact details or...
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Aveva opens up partner programme
Aveva has launched Aveva Select, a new program designed for partners to gain full access to the global engineering and industrial software company's software portfolio. The AVEVA Partner Network today boasts more than 5 000 members, providing opportunities for...
Verify your gut feel about future tenants
Searching for and screening prospective tenants can be a laborious process, especially with a property owner expecting you to perform miracles. Any rental agent knows perfect tenants are not easy to come by, and even harder to identify. Averly, a locally created...
Telkom products available on Takealot
Telkom has expanded its product offering and distribution through a strategic partnership with e-commerce retailer Takealot.com. The new partnership will bring superior service and convenience to new and already existing Telkom customers. "This partnership with...
Review your insurance cover with remote working
With millions of people around the globe working from home during the novel coronavirus (Covuid-19) pandemic, many organisations had to delve head-first into online working models, stress testing their effectiveness and adopting new working platforms. With the...
Boards must consider social media as key reputational risk
Social media have become a key communications channel, but they pose particular risks for organisations and especially their directors. This is according to Parmi Natesan, CEO of the Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA), who says: "The bottom line is that...
No work, no pay: the Covid-19 salary crisis
The South African lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on industry, market and business. Many organisations were unable to open or function during the first two levels (four and five) of the lockdown, while others were in limbo until...
Tips to enhance resilience
2020 has seen more people speaking of "resilience" than ever before. While some organisations are well underway on their resilience journeys, others still ponder what resilience really means and how to start building it, writes Padma Naidoo, GM: Advisory Services at...
Facebook opens new office in Lagos
Facebook has announed that it will open its second office in African in Lagos, Nigeria. Aimed at supporting the entire sub-Saharan Africa region, the office is expected to become operational in H2 2021 and will be home to various teams servicing the continent from...
Pinnacle extends Huawei distribution agreement further into Africa
Leading ICT distributor Pinnacle has extended its Huawei distribution agreement to include Botswana, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia and Zambia. Huawei and Pinnacle initially commenced their partnership in 2015 and have seen some terrific growth in the past five...
SWIFT to enable instant, frictionless payments and securities processing
SWIFT has announced that, over the next two years and beyond, it will fundamentally transform payments and securities processing, retooling cross-border infrastructure as part of a new strategy approved by its board to enable the world's financial institutions to...
Front End Developer
We are on the lookout for an exceptional Front-End Developer with strong mathematical aptitude and a polished academic background. This is an opportunity to work within a talented dev team, contributing to a cutting-edge, high-impact platform used globally by...
Front Arena XVA Developer
A prominent leader in the Financial and Banking industry is seeking a Front Arena Senior XVA Developer for a permanent position within their expanding team.The ideal candidate will possess a deep expertise in Front Arena and Adaptiv Analytics, a strong foundation in...
Sales System Administrator – Western Cape Montague Gardens
Job Specification Sales System Administrator? Managing OMS for both the Cape Town and Johannesburg branch.? Load products on Pastel, Meat Matrix and OMS.? Oversee product pricing and ensuring accuracy of products loaded on the system.? Double check if what is loaded...
Front End Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Berea
We are on the lookout for an exceptional Front-End Developer with strong mathematical aptitude and a polished academic background. This is an opportunity to work within a talented dev team, contributing to a cutting-edge, high-impact platform used globally by...
Front Arena XVA Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
A prominent leader in the Financial and Banking industry is seeking a Front Arena Senior XVA Developer for a permanent position within their expanding team.The ideal candidate will possess a deep expertise in Front Arena and Adaptiv Analytics, a strong foundation in...
Digital Implementation Specialist (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...
BI Consultant – PowerBI
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...
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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,...
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...
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