Greenwashing prompts calls for higher ESG data standards
A new report has exposed a torrent of greenwashing in South Africa’s fossil fuel industry, a dire warning for major polluters more invested in burnishing their image than reducing emissions. The Fossil Ad Ban (FAB) report documented over 200 misleading...
Google ups African funding
Google has outlined a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37-million in cumulative funding — including previously committed but unannounced funding — to research, talent development, and infrastructure. The funding package includes funding and partnerships...
GenAI becomes a priority in healthcare, life sciences budgets
Over half of healthcare and life sciences organisations in Asia/Pacific are planning to have dedicated budgets for GenAI projects for timely investments, according to a recent IDC report, GenAI in Healthcare and Life Sciences: Current Trends and Future Potential in...
Commercial display market set to reach $78bn
The global commercial display market size is anticipated to reach $78,48-billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6,5% from 2024 to 2030, according to the new report by Grand View Research. As businesses embrace digital technologies to stay competitive...
As hybrid working steps up, CEOs see productivity gains
New research has revealed that nine in 10 CEOs have adopted hybrid working (91%), with three quarters saying this has led to an improvement in productivity (75%) and staff retention (76%). The latest C-suite-focused study, undertaken by International Workplace Group...
Planetary defense will be on hand for 2029 asteroid near-miss
30 years ago, on 16 July 1994, astronomers watched in awe as the first of many pieces of the Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet slammed into Jupiter with incredible force. The event sparked intense interest in the field of planetary defence as people asked: "Could we do anything...
Multiple scams target Olympics fans
The first in-person Summer Olympics since the lifting of pandemic restrictions is set to begin on 26 July 2024, attracting millions of sports enthusiasts - and cyberthreats. Kaspersky experts have noted a surge in scamming activity surrounding the event, with...
Coastal ‘zoom towns’ lead business growth
Over the past two decades, South Africa's coastal towns have experienced massive development and growth - with over 33% of our population now residing within a 10km radius of our 3 000km shoreline. Where, traditionally, it would have been an older demographic moving...
Robust growth forecast for robot operating systems
The global robot operating system market is expected to reach $1,214-billion by 2030 - growing at a CAGR of 13,9% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. The robot operating system (ROS) is a comprehensive collection of tools and...
Every third mobile POS payment in 2028 will be made in China
Although mobile POS payments have become widely adopted among tech-savvy consumers worldwide, no country comes even close to China - the world's largest mobile payments market. In 2024, almost 570-million Chinese will use mobile wallets for POS payments - twice the...
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Enterprises of all sizes are finding themselves in uncertain times. With the current Covid-19 pandemic sweeping the world, businesses are questioning how this will impact their future existence or how they will even be able to operate in the future. By Biase De...
Guard against identity theft
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Nedbank debuts tap on phone
Nedbank has unveiled its new tap-on-phone functionality that allows all merchants and business owners to convert their mobile phones into payment acceptance devices. Tap on phone makes it easier for small- and medium-sized businesses to use their compatible...
Salesforce introduces Salesforce Anywhere
While companies, governments and organisations are slowly returning to their offices, the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the future of work forever. In fact, nearly 70% of people believe the pandemic will permanently change the nature of work and more than 50% say that...
Will risk appetite weather the pandemic?
Enterprise risk management is in its nature intended to manage risks of an organisation holistically. By Lindiwe Magobholi, IRMSA member It is a reality that for many years enterprise risk management has struggled, with some organisations still battling to keep its...
GirlCode to host Inaugural Virtual Hackathon
The global pandemic Covid-19's impact on the vulnerable populations of our country is unprecedented, reminding us that the only thing that is constant is change. This year more than ever, we realise the importance of technology in our lives. With various lockdown...
Securing mobile working in healthcare
Dramatic developments in digital technologies have fuelled the growth and need for a mobile workforce, with the number of mobile workers predicted to climb to 1,87-billion by 2022 - accounting for almost half (42,5%) of the global workforce. By Ronald Ravel, director:...
Metrofibre Networx launches smart security solution
Metrofibre Networx has launched Metro-i, a turnkey smart security solution using advanced camera technology to deliver real-time security information to onsite physical and monitoring security partners in private residential estates, residential and commercial...
Paxful partners with global cryptocurrency exchange
Peer-to-peer bitcoin marketplace Paxful has joined forces with OKEx, one of the world's largest and most diverse cryptocurrency spot and derivatives exchanges. The strategic partnership will offer several payment methods for new and existing OKEx users to buy bitcoin...
Rectron signs up H3C distribution in SA
Rectron has become the South African distributor for H3C, which provides a portfolio of digital infrastructure products and solutions for digital transformation. Rectron will give the IT channel access to H3C's digital infrastructure products and solutions, and the...
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Our Client is looking for a data-driven, insight-focused and impact-driven Portfolio Data and Reporting Analyst.The PMO Portfolio Data and Reporting Analyst is responsible for the development, management, and delivery of accurate and actionable project and portfolio...
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Customer Solution Consultant Location: Cape Town On-Site and willing to travel to customers. Our Client is a leading integration and automation platform (iPaaS) helping organizations streamline operations, improve data visibility, and scale digital transformation....
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Customer Solution Consultant Location: Cape Town On-Site and willing to travel to customers. Our Client is a leading integration and automation platform (iPaaS) helping organizations streamline operations, improve data visibility, and scale digital transformation....
PMO Data and Reporting Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Our Client is looking for a data-driven, insight-focused and impact-driven Portfolio Data and Reporting Analyst.The PMO Portfolio Data and Reporting Analyst is responsible for the development, management, and delivery of accurate and actionable project and portfolio...
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Customer Solution Consultant Location: Cape Town On-Site and willing to travel to customers. Our Client is a leading integration and automation platform (iPaaS) helping organizations streamline operations, improve data visibility, and scale digital transformation....
Integration Analyst – Western Cape Somerset West
Customer Solution Consultant Location: Cape Town On-Site and willing to travel to customers. Our Client is a leading integration and automation platform (iPaaS) helping organizations streamline operations, improve data visibility, and scale digital transformation....
IT Graduate Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, a global leader delivering innovative solutions, seeks a dynamic and motivated team member to join their high-performing team. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid or office environment, collaborating with a diverse global team...
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Wintel and Azure Technical Specialist
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