‘A defining opportunity for Africa to leapfrog into the AI era’

The transition from legacy 2G/3G networks to 4G and 5G will act as critical infrastructure for Africa's participation in the AI economy, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa, which says AI and uplink-heavy applications are set to...

The growing importance of AI sovereignty

A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organisations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change - reinforcing the growing importance of AI...

The glue that holds the Sagrada Familia towers together

The construction of the Sagrada Familia’s central towers marks the most complex structural challenge in the basilica’s history. It is also a novel and unexpected use of superglue. An advanced Loctite solution from Henkel has been instrumental in raising the dramatic...

Why don’t cancer medicines work the same for everyone?

By Susanna Ray - Cancer treatment has become more precise over time, as doctors first classified the disease by where it began in the body and, more recently, by the mutations found inside cancer cells to help find the right drugs to treat it. But why can two people...

Procurement professionals urged to step up as industry transitions

The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) has issued a strong call to action for South African procurement leaders following the release of its Global State of Procurement & Supply 2025 report – Cool Heads in the Storm. The wide-ranging report,...

Britehouse Mobility completes management buy-out from NTT Data

Britehouse Mobility has concluded a management buyout that effectively acquires the business from NTT Data, for an undisclosed amount. Now known simply as Britehouse, the company enables organisations to optimise operations, accelerate transformation, and thrive in an...

Strong growth predicted for AI in video surveillance

The global AI in video surveillance market will reach $28,76-billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 28,1% from 2024 to 2030, according to new research by Grand View Research. Rapid advancements in deep learning and computer vision technologies have significantly improved the...

Desco calls for consumer incentives in vape disposal

Desco Electronic Recyclers is urgently calling on producers, sellers, and retailers to incentivise consumers to return used vapes and e-cigarettes for proper disposal. With over 95% of these products ending up in landfills, Desco stresses the critical need for...

ACSA trains front-line workers to use sign language

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is collaborating with the South African National Deaf Association (SANDA) to provide sign language training to 130 front-line staff across ACSA's network, enhancing the accessibility and inclusivity of its airports. The training...

Behind the screens at the Las Vegas Sphere

Sphere is a new kind of entertainment medium in Las Vegas, captivating audiences with spectacular LED displays that cover nearly 750 000 square feet inside and outside the venue. Behind the screens, around 150 Nvidia RTX A6000 GPUs help power visuals on...

Serious concerns raised over 2022 census data

Professor Tom Moultrie and Emeritus Professor Rob Dorrington, demographers from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Centre for Actuarial Research (CARe), have identified significant issues with the 2022 South African census. Their expertise, particularly in analysing...

Olympics will drive increased spend on cybersecurity in Europe

While previous Olympic games have faced cybersecurity threats, the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad - Paris 2024 - will see the largest number of threats, the most complex threat landscape, the largest ecosystem of threat actors, and the highest degree of ease for threat...

Gartner says PC shipments were up 1,9%

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 60,6-million units in the second quarter of 2024, a 1,9% increase from the second quarter of 2023, according to preliminary results by Gartner. This marks three consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth for the PC market. "The low...

Connected wellness solutions market in rude good health

The global connected health and wellness solutions market will reach $195,26-billion by 2030 - growing at a CAGR of 20,3% from 2024 to 2030, says research house Grand View Research. The demand for wearable medical devices and remote patient monitoring systems is...

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Ukheshe launches prepaid payments programme with Mastercard, Nedbank

Through an extended partnership with Mastercard and Nedbank, Ukheshe Technologies the payments platform specialist, has launched its third-party processing services (TPP) in South Africa. The announcement by the fintech specialist gives everyday businesses access to...

Nutanix, Intel collaborate on Innovation Lab

Nutanix announced the launch of a joint innovation lab in collaboration with Intel. The Nutanix-Intel Joint Innovation Lab will dedicate both products and engineering resources to the continued exploration, adoption and productisation of Intel's latest innovations in...

Intelligent collaboration at the heart of the digital workplace

The Covid-19 pandemic has seen businesses in every industry rushing to send their employees home to work remotely. In fact, the common maxim today is that staying online as a result of the pandemic will likely become a permanent feature of corporate culture in the...

Norman Goodfellows extends delivery capacity

Norman Goodfellows has partnered with Picup to build fully integrated on-demand delivery into its e-commerce platform. The entire solution was implemented within three days and can now handle hundreds of deliveries daily. The wine and spirits merchant engaged with...

Merchants SA achieves B-BBEE Level 1

South African based business process outsourcing (BPO) solutions provider Merchants has become the first BPO provider in the country of its size to achieve a level one B-BBEE status under the revised Generic Codes of Good Practice, just a year after achieving level 2...

Alnet Technologies adds Sage Intacct capabilities

Alnet Technologies, a Sage Platinum Business Partner and a provider of the complete suite of Sage Evolution ERP, CRM, Payroll and Cloud Solutions, has revealed details of its core competencies as a Sage Intacct Certified Implementation specialist partner. Sage Intacct...

Judging the GirlCode Hackathon

One of the judges in the GirlCode Hackathone, Synthesis software developer Kayleigh Slogrove shares her experience. The GirlCode organisation aims to inspire young women to become developers. They have many different programs such as workshops, training programs and a...

Multicloud architecture from Genesys

Genesys has announced what is believes to be the industry's first native multicloud architecture. Genesys Engage customers can now more easily adopt cloud-delivered innovations, resulting in more personalised service that drives customer engagement and loyalty. In...

A step closer to retirement reform in SA

The draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill (TLAB) was published on 31 July 2020. By Jerry Botha, managing partner, and Jean Du Toit, head of tax technical at Tax Consulting South Africa As announced in the Budget Speech, any South African leaving in future will be subject...

Mid-level Full Stack Developer

Full Stack Developer - Innovative Tech SolutionsRevolutionize the industry with cutting-edge software!R [Phone Number Removed]; per annumJoin a leading provider of state-of-the-art technology solutions dedicated to pushing boundaries and driving success. This is an...

Intermediate Full Stack Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a highly driven & solutions-oriented Intermediate Full Stack Developer, with a strong background in Database Management, ETL processes, and Software Development, is sought by a dynamic Investment & Management Firm to join its...

SQL Developer at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Lead Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking a talented and experienced Technical Lead Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in architectural design, modern web technologies, API integration, and security best practices. You will lead the development team in...

Mid-level Full Stack Developer – Remote Remote

Full Stack Developer - Innovative Tech SolutionsRevolutionize the industry with cutting-edge software!R [Phone Number Removed]; per annumJoin a leading provider of state-of-the-art technology solutions dedicated to pushing boundaries and driving success. This is an...

Software Implementation Specialist (CPT Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:BRIDGE the gap between technology solutions and business requirements through the successful identification and adoption of solutions and systems as the next Software Implementation Specialist sought to join the team of a forward-thinking Property...

Senior Software Developer (C++) at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client, a listed global leader that provides innovative solutions, is committed to helping some of the world's most well-known brands tackle their most pressing business challenges. With a reputation as a trusted partner...

Junior Project Manager

Responsibilities: Financial & Schedule ManagementQuality & Compliance ManagementProject Execution & Resource ManagementContract & Subcontractor ManagementProject Oversight & Stakeholder CommunicationRequired Qualifications & Experience:...

Test Analyst

We're looking for a Test Analyst to join our QA team and work closely with the business analysts, developers, and project managers in different delivery streams.What you'll do:All manual testing activities during all phases of the SDLC from analysing business...

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