Hubble solves merger mystery from Milky Way’s early years

Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, grew to its current size in part by consuming smaller galaxies. Now, new data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows definitive evidence of a dwarf galaxy merging with the young Milky Way galaxy in the earliest phases of its...

Crypto assets force tax systems to review their policies

The rapid rise of crypto assets is forcing tax systems to ponder if rules designed for a traditional economy can keep pace with technologies that are redefining how value is created, owned and exchanged, Professor Shaun Parsons has told attendees at a University of...

CEOs want to ramp up their AI spending as FOMO kicks on

AI is exceeding most CEOs’ expectations and their optimism is growing. Cisco’s latest study shows that 67% now worry they’re underinvesting in the technology — up from 57% last year — with nearly two thirds (64%) of those surveyed now seeing AI adoption as mandatory...

Women face higher levels of burnout as stress levels climb

South African employers are facing a growing workforce resilience challenge as new data reveals that women are increasingly bearing the burden of workplace stress, burnout and mental health crises. A comprehensive analysis by Lyra Southern Africa of 67 419 Employee...

Intel, AWS drive cloud innovation with new processors

Years of collaboration between Intel and AWS have come to fruition with Intel Xeon 6 processors with P-cores now powering the new Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) R8i and R8I-flex instances, delivering the highest performance and fastest memory bandwidth among...

Software spend to hit $1,7trn by 2029

As the global economy braces for slower trade growth and geopolitical tensions, the software industry is defying economic headwinds with robust expansion. According to Forrester’s Global Commercial Software Forecast, 2025 To 2029, software infrastructure growth is set...

Strong growth forecast for 5G in healthcare

The global 5G in healthcare market is expected to reach $454,7-billion by 2030 - expanding at a CAGR of 40,5% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research, which says the IoT ecosystem is developing and is expected to enable networks to connect...

Scammers prey on business travellers

As a business traveller, you carry more than just your laptop: between your tech, your corporate credit cards, and your watch, you could be toting around R50 000 to R200 000 in value. That's quite the tempting target for those with less-than-honest intentions....

GenAI can boost productivity for legal leaders

Large language model (LLM) generative AI (GenAI) tools are designed to work with large amounts of text, and Gartner experts expect them to have a significant impact on the legal industry because legal work is so centered on words. Ron Friedmann, senior director...

Cape Town sees high levels of food insecurity

The State of the City Food System Report, by the University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers Gareth Haysom and Associate Professor Jane Battersby, has revealed alarmingly high levels of food insecurity in the city, which are compounded by spatial inequities. The report...

Digital adoption boosts anti-money laundering market

The global anti-money laundering market is expected to reach $4,24-billion by 2030 - with a CAGR of 16% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research, which says that the growing adoption of digital and mobile payments is driving the anti-money...

DNS activity demonstrates the reach of cyberthreats

The threat landscape is full of moving targets. Over time, popular tools, tactics, and procedures change: malicious techniques shift to follow global trends, and often disappear or resurface, sometimes years down the line. To stay ahead of this ebb and flow, security...

SA firms boost efficiency with GenAI

A new study by the IBM Institute for Business Value found that surveyed CEOs are facing workforce, culture and regulation challenges as they act quickly to implement and scale generative AI (GenAI) across their organisations. The annual global study of 3 000 CEOs from...

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...

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In West Africa, harnessing the youth workforce could speed recovery

West Africa's burgeoning youth population offers a strategic workforce which can be harnessed for employment and economic growth, despite a Covid-19 pandemic that is devastating the continent and global economies, the African Development Bank said in its regional...

East Africa holds its ground as Africa’s fastest growing region

Economic disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has pushed East Africa's growth projection for 2020 down to 1,2%, a rate that outstrips other African regions and is forecast to rebound to 3,7% in 2021, according to the African Development Bank's East Africa...

Fasta, Mastercard launch virtual credit card

Fasta, a digital lending fintech, has partnered with Mastercard to launch FastaCard, a virtual Mastercard credit card. The FastaCard gives South Africans access to instant credit loaded on to a secure digital card that can be used online and in-store. An authorised...

Standard Bank launches paper on Africa’s platform economy

Many African organisations are well placed to drive the next wave of innovation in the global platform economy, according to the findings of a report by platform economy expert Sangeet Paul Choudary and Standard Bank's Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) digital...

ContinuitySA debuts SME-targeted recovery as a service

When disaster strikes, is your business ready to cope? To date, only bigger South African companies have enjoyed access to structured disaster recovery solutions which keep the wheels of commerce turning in the event of the unexpected. But disasters don't...

Why it’s time to invest in executive talent

There's never been a better time to invest in executive talent. This is the word from Annelize van Rensburg, director of Signium Africa. She adds that this statement may seem counter-intuitive given current circumstances, but there's sound logic behind it. She...

Fintech, financial institutions find new ways to dance

Tom and Jerry. David and Goliath. Fintechs and financial institutions. I've watched this 'plucky underdog takes on industry giant' movie several times, writes David Reynders, chief technology officer at Merchant Capital. In 2020, it's profoundly different, though. 10...

Maintain business value while working remotely

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

Everyone is fair (and likely) game when it comes to identity theft. That is true at the best of times, but the Covid-19 pandemic has only intensified cyber fraudsters' hunt for the susceptible and vulnerable. By Alain Tshal, district manager: sub-Sahara Africa at F5...

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...

Network Manager 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 – 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...

Senior Full Stack Developer – (Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Software Solutions company based in Johannesburg is looking for a skilled Full Stack Developer to join their team. In this role, you will collaborate with the development team to enhance and build their unique Tax Software Solution. The ideal...

IT Security Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

The purpose of mid-level IT Security Analyst is to ensure the security of the organization's digital assets and protect against cyber threats. This position will be responsible for protecting network infrastructure, monitoring and analysing security events, responding...

Tech Lead Oracle Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Tech Lead Oracle Developer Role Introduction:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Techs Lead Oracle Developer to drive the design, development, and optimization of robust Oracle database solutions. This leadership role involves hands-on database...

ETL Developer (Full Stack Developer) – Gauteng Centurion

Senior ETL / Full Stack Data DeveloperResults-driven data professional with extensive experience in designing and delivering end-to-end Data Warehouse solutions. Skilled in building robust ETL pipelines, developing scalable database architectures, and implementing...

Applications Support Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre

JOB PURPOSE Implement, maintain and enhance solutions to ensure system availability.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Business Application Support & Maintenance • Administer, configure, and maintain business applications to ensure optimal performance and availability. •...

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