ICT leads SA’s record VC sector
Despite global economic uncertainties and constrained exit environments, Southern Africa’s venture capital (VC) sector closed off 2024 with a record R13,35-billion in active investments across 1 325 deals, up 24% year-on-year. These results were unveiled in the 2025...
UCT breakthrough transforms brain injury treatment
Research by University of Cape Town’s (UCT) paediatric neurosurgeon Professor Anthony Figaji – who has been awarded the Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship – has the potential to transform the global understanding and treatment of brain injury. Professor Figaji was awarded...
OpenAI messaging systems breached in hack
A hacker gained access to details of OpenAI technologies in a cybersecurity breach earlier this year. However, it's believed that the systems used to house and build the company's artificial intelligence (AI) systems wasn't breached. The hack of the company's internal...
MEA enterprise technology key in US-China trade war
Two developments in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region have become signposts of a struggle between America and China involving enterprise technology: Huawei has become the first cloud vendor to create a cloud region in North Africa, and the UAE-based AI group G42...
Massive growth in data centre sales and value
The surging use of AI technologies, which require significant computing power and storage, has fueled a data centre boom, which is expected to continue in the following years. According to data presented by Stocklytics.com, the global data center market is expected to...
Legal and compliance leaders want a bigger impact on company strategy
Legal, compliance and privacy leaders list strengthening their personal impact on company strategy as their top priority for 2024, according to a survey by Gartner. Improving third party risk management (TPRM), and ensuring compliance programs can keep pace with...
Micro-credentials could boost youth employability
At 45,4%, South Africa's youth unemployment rate dwarfs the national average (32,9%), highlighting the struggle many young people face entering the workforce. While a traditional university degree can increase job prospects, factors like cost, time commitment, and...
ACSA sets sights on air cargo growth in Africa
Despite facing challenges such as high fuel prices and limited connectivity within the continent and with the rest of the world, Africa's air cargo traffic is set for growth in the coming years, especially on the back of a projected rise in trade. Data released by the...
Full-time in-office working would drive parents to new jobs
New research among working parents has found that three-quarters (74%) would look for a new job if they were asked to travel to a central office five days a week. The study, undertaken by International Workplace Group among more than 1 000 parents in hybrid working...
Channel pivots to become trusted advisors
Technology channel companies are rapidly moving from a one-and-done, buy-and-install approach to becoming strategic advisors for SMBs, unlocking significant growth opportunities and paving the way for greater digital agility. This is according to a Sage report, "Small...
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Datacentrix reaches top Nutanix certification level
Datacentrix has attained Master-tier status with enterprise cloud computing solution provider, Nutanix, reaching the highest rank within the Nutanix Channel Charter programme. The achievement, based on maintaining multiple technical and sales certifications and...
HMD Global appoints Stephen Taylor to lead marketing
HMD Global has announced the appointment of Stephen Taylor as chief marketing officer. He will be responsible for the overall marketing strategy and execution for the entire portfolio of Nokia phones and will report into CEO Florian Seiche. Taylor has worked for...
Key trends impacting the FMCG sector
It’s clear that the Coronavirus has changed the landscape for FMCGs – in some ways permanently. However, despite its similarities, the impact has not been the same across its subsectors and through the supply chain. Itumeleng Merafe, head of interest rate structuring...
Obsidian, Rancher to drive Kubernetes in Africa
Obsidian Systems, a supplier of enterprise-ready open source software solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with Rancher Labs, a cloud native start-up that delivers Kubernetes-as-a-Service across any infrastructure. Even though other cloud vendors...
Energy needs new models in a post-lockdown SA
The novel coronavirus pandemic and subsequent global lockdowns have destroyed the business case for a lot of power purchase agreements (PPA) but has subsequently created fresh markets. Demand for reliable energy has shifted from corporate offices to smaller businesses...
Big data and the SA financial services sector
Changes in the way customers expect to engage with the financial services sector and increasing pressure from regulators is compelling financial services companies to come up with innovative ways to manage their data. By Carla Collett from Webber Wentzel Financial...
Does your company’s data get the protection it deserves?
Stored correctly, protected, mined, and optimised, data has become the currency of the digital age and one of the most valuable organisational assets today. It therefore stands to reason that safeguarding it from threats, man-made and otherwise, should form a key part...
South Africa sees boost in CCaaS uptake
Businesses are rapidly trying to reinvent the way they operate with many feeling the time to accelerate digital transformation has arrived almost overnight. By Shaun van Rooyen, strategic accounts and partnerships manager for Infobip Africa Increasing numbers are as a...
EOH launches corporate crisis-management app
As lockdown restrictions ease and more people return to work, corporate South Africa has turned its attention to the safety and security of returning employees. It remains critical to ensure that the right measures are taken to protect employees and help flatten the...
R300m finance available for SA law firms
Although a number of South African law firms have shifted to online consulting solutions, many are under financial strain due to the current delays and limitations at the courts, deeds office, Road Accident Fund and other legal bodies. Only urgent matters are...
Junior 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...
Low Code Software Developer (Claris Filemaker/Database/CRM) (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Milnerton
ENVIRONMENT:Any Devs looking to challenge themselves? We have an exciting opportunity for you to learn a new technology!A dynamic provider of business solutions in the domain of IT architecture, execution & customer support seeks an experienced Low Code Software...
Dynamics 365 Developer at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
We are seeking an experienced CRM Dynamics 365 Developer with a strong background in building model-driven applications to support lead management and related business processes. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Dynamics 365, with hands-on expertise...
AI Specialist (Centurion Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:A highly analytical and solutions-driven AI Specialist with proficiency in Machine Learning algorithms and Deep Learning techniques is sought by a Centurion-based dynamic organization in the Fast-Food Space. You will design, develop, and implement AI...
Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
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...
Technical Business Analyst (12-Month Contract)
ENVIRONMENT:A well-established Independent Asset Management Firm seeks the expertise of a highly skilled & proactive Technical Business Analyst with experience in data integration, process automation and product support. Your core role will be to deliver...
Data Quality Manager
You will work closely with the Head of Research Management and will be expected to be an industry expert with a diverse range of experience in managing, but more importantly developing a best-in-class QA department.Responsibilities: Build & Lead the QA Function:...
AI Specialist (Centurion Onsite) – Gauteng Centurion
ENVIRONMENT:A highly analytical and solutions-driven AI Specialist with proficiency in Machine Learning algorithms and Deep Learning techniques is sought by a Centurion-based dynamic organization in the Fast-Food Space. You will design, develop, and implement AI...
Data 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...
Technical Business Analyst (12-Month Contract) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A well-established Independent Asset Management Firm seeks the expertise of a highly skilled & proactive Technical Business Analyst with experience in data integration, process automation and product support. Your core role will be to deliver...
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