AI automation is having an impact on entry-level hiring

Nearly a quarter (22%) of CHROs report that at least one business leader in their organisation has stopped hiring for entry-level roles due to AI automation, according to Gartner. The 4Q25 Gartner survey of 110 heads of HR also found that 95% of organisations have...

Africa’s young people want jobs, clean government

Africa’s young people are more optimistic about the future of their countries, economies and the continent than at any point since the pandemic - but they are demanding jobs, cleaner government, safer communities, a stronger political voice and a model of democracy...

Even without data centres, Africa faces water bankruptcy

A new United Nations (UN) report says the world has moved past a water crisis into water bankruptcy – and Africa’s utility numbers already show what that looks like.

How technology is changing decision-making in mining

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), and particularly AI, is no longer a pipedream in South African mining - technology is already influencing how decisions are made, how risks are managed, and how value is created. It’s a critical period for the local mining...

Governments drive growth in satellite Internet market

The global satellite Internet market is expected to reach $22,6-billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, growing at a CAGR of 13,9% from 2025 to 2030. Satellite Internet is a wireless network that provides access to satellite dishes both in...

Vodacom calls for 2026 Early Careers applications

Vodacom is inviting applications for the 2026 intake to its Early Careers programmes, which aim to develop talent in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and offer meaningful employment and education opportunities. “With digital technology reshaping...

Collective intelligence the key to business value

Data & analytics (D&A) leaders should focus on collective intelligence to drive business value and D&A maturity, according to Gartner. Collective intelligence, driven by generative AI (GenAI) combines the problem-solving skills of humans and machines to...

Security concerns drive quantum cryptography market

The global quantum cryptography market will reach $4,6-billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 38,3% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The Covid-19 pandemic significantly influenced market growth by amplifying...

Hubble glimpses a star-forming factory

The celestial object showcased in this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope is the spiral galaxy UGC 9684, which lies around 240-million light-years from Earth in the constellation Boötes. The image shows an impressive example of several classic galactic...

MTN grows subscribers by 3m

MTN has reported an increase in group service revenue for the quarter ended 31 March 2024. The group delivered an increase in service revenue of 11,1%, driven by steady growth from MTN South Africa (MTN SA was up 3%); as well as strong performances in MTN Nigeria (up...

Durable, engineered CO2 removals will reach 630 megatonnes by 2044

Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) will be needed to reach any international net zero emission targets and avoid global warming beyond 1,5°C to 2°C. Negative emissions technologies (NETs), especially those that go beyond nature-based approaches to provide long-lasting...

Melinda Gates resigns from Melinda and Bill Gates Foundation

Melinda French Gates has resigned from her role as co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, with her last day being 7 June 2024. Mark Suzman, CEO of the foundation, shares that Melinda Gates plans to play a role in improving the lives of women and families....

The solar flare that triggered this weekend’s Aurora displays

The Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis displays that played out across the globe this weekend were the result of a strong solar flare emitted from the Sun on Friday (10 May). NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured this image of...

We need a new way to measure data centre energy efficiency

Data centres need an upgraded dashboard to guide their journey to greater energy efficiency, one that shows progress running real-world applications. The formula for energy efficiency is simple: work done divided by energy used. Applying it to data centres calls for...

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Liquid Telecom extends collaboration with Microsoft

Liquid Telecom is working with Microsoft to launch new enterprise cloud services - designed to improve business collaboration, increase productivity and drive business growth in Africa. Leveraging Liquid Telecom's low latency, high capacity, resilient infrastructure,...

MTN selects Ericsson for commercial 5G core and radio

Ericsson has been selected by MTN South Africa as a 5G network modernisation vendor. Ericsson will supply 5G products and solutions from its Radio Access Network (RAN), transport and core portfolios, with commercial rollout expected to start in 2020. As part of its...

Poor university pass rate shouldn’t be a shock

Government has posted a review of 25 years of democracy outlining successes and failures across various pillars. By Riaz Moola, founder of HyperionDev A point that has been highlighted in news coverage is that while throughput has improved at universities, only 22% of...

Peering subsidies from Africa Data Centres

Africa Data Centres (ADC) has partnered with INX-ZA, a division of the Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) of South Africa, which operates completely neutral, and community-run Internet exchange points in South Africa. The partnership will deliver free...

‘Pay it safe’ with your bank card on Black Friday

The Black Friday phenomenon has now officially arrived in South Africa and will see shoppers across the country snapping up an array of great deals. But while using your bank card to score a great Black Friday or Cyber Monday discount makes sense, these high-volume...

Bluegrass Digital invests in Veeva partnership

Bluegrass Digital has announced that it will continue to invest in its Veeva Systems partnership, the leader in cloud-based software for the global life sciences industry. This forms part of its strategy to develop pharmaceutical and life sciences industry...

Choose the Azure Storage that suits your needs

Azure Storage is designed for customers’ specific needs, and different features meet different requirements. Microsoft Azure provides several features in Azure Storage for storing and accessing data in the cloud, and customers can choose between Azure Files, Blobs and...

CompTIA debuts new Cloud Essentials+ Certification

CompTIA has introduced a new version of CompTIA Cloud Essentials+, a professional credential for anyone interested in expanding their knowledge to make more informed decisions about cloud service options and strategies. CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ is the only...

Rainsberger to headline DevConf 2020

International software industry specialist JB Rainsberger has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at DevConf, which will be held in Cape Town on 31 March and in Johannesburg on 2 April next year. Rainsberger is the founder of Diaspar Software Services. Based in...

Dell unveils Dell EMC PowerOne autonomous infrastructure

Dell Technologies has announced Dell EMC PowerOne autonomous infrastructure to make deploying, managing and consuming IT easier for organisations. PowerOne integrates PowerEdge compute, PowerMax storage, PowerSwitch networking and VMware virtualization into a single...

Senior Machine Learning Engineer/Lead Data Scientist

One of our clients is looking for Senior Machine Learning Engineer/Lead Data Scientist - Machine Learning & Generative AI. Lead the development of innovative AI solutions, drive impactful projects, and help shape the future of generative technologies. Key...

Java Developer (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, operating as an MVNO aggregator (MVNE), is a pioneer in innovation, seamlessly integrating with host networks at charging and provisioning tiers. Presently, they seek a skilled Java Developer, ideally holding a degree in IT or Software...

SOC II Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is an industry leader in Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) services, with a reputation built on technical expertise, cutting-edge technology, and extensive experience. Their comprehensive managed services offer continuous, robust...

Java Developer (Remote) – Gauteng Pretoria

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, operating as an MVNO aggregator (MVNE), is a pioneer in innovation, seamlessly integrating with host networks at charging and provisioning tiers. Presently, they seek a skilled Java Developer, ideally holding a degree in IT or Software...

SOC II Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Our client is an industry leader in Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) services, with a reputation built on technical expertise, cutting-edge technology, and extensive experience. Their comprehensive managed services offer continuous, robust...

React Native Developer (Senior and Int roles) (CH1105)

Our client, a leader in the media industry, is looking for .Net Full Stack Developers (Senior & Intermediate levels) to join their dynamic and fast-paced team, where technology, content, and innovation shape South Africa's top digital, print, and ecommerce...

Business Analyst/BA (ERP/SAP/MS Dynamics 365) hybrid (contract) TB

Job functions:Recruiting a Senior Business Analyst with ERP implementation background (SAP or MS Dynamics 365). The core purpose of the role is to be an interface between product owner, business users, project manager and the IT resources by playing and advisory role...

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