IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

As African CEOs embrace AI, ROI is still elusive

By Kathy Gibson - African companies are in the middle of learning and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and adapting to the changes it brings. But they are also looking beyond adoption at how to measure value from their AI investments, says Ladi Asuni, partner...

Africa moves from AI ambition to action

AI has moved from potential to proven economic value and while ambition setting is near universal across economies, execution speed is the differentiator, according to Boston Consulting Group’s The AI Maturity Matrix 2026: AI Is Transforming How Economies Develop and...

The shocking reality facing jobseekers

Of the 867 706 people who registered looking for entry-level work in retail, restaurants and quick-service outlets over a 13-month period, just 6 566 were appointed - approximately one in every 132 – and between them, they sent nearly five million applications. The...

Africa’s AI ambitions and digital future go global

As global leaders gathered in New York for the UN General Assembly, African CEOs took the opportunity at the Unstoppable Africa 2025 conference to announce major projects and initiatives that are set to position the continent at the heart of global innovation – most...

Transforming the fight against HIV

Many millions more people at risk of HIV in low- and middle-income countries will have access to a powerful new prevention option thanks to the Gates Foundation and Indian drug manufacturer Hetero Labs. The two organisations have partnered to produce a low-cost,...

July was a better month for salaries

The average nominal take-home pay measured in the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI) improved significantly in July amid the better business environment and recovering confidence levels. Despite the positive outcome, the persisting unemployment crisis still...

July winners of the JSE Investment Challenge

How do you marry the safeguarding of animal health and welfare with being savvy with investments in Africa's largest stock exchange? For University of Pretoria Veterinary Science students Esti Louw and Nicole Venter, it's a blend of managing emotions and incorporating...

The prickly issue of ethics and AI

Kathy Gibson reports - Ethics in artificial intelligence (AI) has been a long-running debate, but it is certainly not a new issue in the technology industry. “The question of ethics has been around for decades, in different technology formats,” says Ahmed Mahomed, CEO...

AI a challenge and an opportunity for education

Kathy Gibson reports – Artificial intelligence (AI) has a big role to play in improving the administration of education. Busi Matube, senior director of ICT and chief digital officer of CUT Free State, says AI helps the university to do predictive analysis from the...

Tech key to gender inclusivity

Kathy Gibson reports - Huawei has launched its Women in Tech Digital Skills Training program for 2024, which aims to empower women entrepreneurs or those working in various vertical markets to effectively leverage technologies like 5G and AI. “Our vision is to have a...

Hybrid work model can quell ‘quiet quitting’

Employers who micromanage their team's working patterns and locations risk losing top-tier talent to "quiet quitting", according to a new study from International Workplace Group. "Quiet quitting" is a workplace term used to describe employees who do only the bare...

SA a pivotal player for AI in Africa

The GSMA has identified South Africa as a pivotal player in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for socio-economic development and climate impact in its AI for Africa: Use Cases Delivering Impact report. In the report - funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and...

Fake social media lending sites catch the unwary

Reports indicate that South Africans are increasingly turning to loan sharks as banks tighten their lending criteria in response to a surge in bad debts compounded by high interest rates, and the impact of the increasingly high cost of living. Because bank loans have...

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The world is in the throes of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), with drones, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, 3D printing, robotics and blockchain being used in various ways by numerous industries. Much has been written and said about the impact of...

Testing, testing, Africa two three

It's telling that the 2019-2020 World Quality Report doesn't include any analysis of the EMEA region. Africa doesn't even feature in the 11th edition of software quality assurance and testing assessment that does span Europe, Australia, New Zealand, UK, and America....

Fibre drives SA economy during lockdown

If the lockdown South Africa is currently experiencing is highlighting anything then it is to show that access to fibre has become as much a human right as electricity and running water. With many employees now having to work from home and others placed on enforced...

AI powered security surveillance helps reduce crime

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On-demand digital insurance as SA businesses reboot

The Covid-19 lockdown has placed digital transformation front and centre for most businesses. Many large retailers and other enterprise companies are turning to insurtech to help kickstart their revenues in a post-lockdown new normal. "We have been inundated with...

Telkom downgrade follows Moody’s sovereign rating

Moody's Investors Service has downgraded Telkom's rating to Ba1 from Baa3 with a negative outlook. The rating action follows Moody's recent decision to downgrade the South African sovereign rating. Telkom's rating is linked to sovereign rating due to government's...

Citrix names Datacentrix as SD-WAN partner of the Year

Datacentrix has secured the title of 'SD-WAN Partner of the Year' from Citrix, receiving the award at the organisation's recent partner event. "The past two years in particular have been pivotal in Datacentrix' partnership with Citrix," explains Tony de Sousa,...

Mustek expands product portfolio with Molex

Mustek has expanded its existing product portfolio with the introduction of the Molex brand. Molex manufactures a portfolio of copper and fibre structured cabling solutions. The Molex Structured Cabling is designed to enable networking infrastructure, delivering...

CSSA appoints Bitdefender distributors

Bitdefender's country partner in South Africa, Cyber Security South Africa, has appointed three experienced ICT companies as its distributors in South Africa. According to Simon Campbell-Young, Partner at CS Africa Group Holdings, the decision to afford distribution...

First Technology Digital earns Gold Microsoft DevOps competency

First Technology Digital has been successful in its attainment of Gold-level status for the Microsoft DevOps competency. The latest achievement sees the company adding to its existing Gold Cloud Platform expertise, which currently includes Application Development,...

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

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ETL Developer (Full Stack Developer) – Gauteng Centurion

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Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position. About our client: Headquartered in the USA, our client offers a great remote work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at...

SAP HCM Consultant (EU-Paid) at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.About Our Client:Our client is a professional management consultancy and IT services provider, focused on delivering creative and innovative digital solutions. Their client base includes both startups and large corporations, but their mission...

Full-Stack Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

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Developer – Internship Role (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...

Business Analyst Team Lead at Parvana Recruitment

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SQL Developer

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