Security, infrastructure drive C-suite misalignment on GenAI
There is a serious misalignment among C-suite leaders when it comes to business goals and operational readiness for generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) deployment. This is the headline finding from a new NTT Data report, “The AI Security Balancing Act: From...
Hybrid working key to prevent quiet quitting
Employers who micromanage their team's working patterns and locations risk losing top-tier talent to “quiet quitting”, a new study has revealed. International Workplace Group explored the main reasons why workers are most likely to “quiet quit”, a workplace term...
Employee pay set to grow faster than inflation
Employee compensation is one of the top areas where chief financial officers are planning to increase budgets, according to a survey by Gartner. In December 2023, Gartner polled 296 CFOs and senior finance leaders to understand how budgets and spending will change in...
Telkom sells off masts and towers
Telkom has entered into an agreement to sell its masts and towers business housed in its wholly-owned subsidiary, Swiftnet, to Towerco Bidco, a new entity to be set up by a black economic empowerment (BEE) consortium. The sale has an enterprise value of R6,75-billion,...
SA operators keep Africa connected despite cable breaks
With only three of the 10 undersea cables that connect South Africa to the world still in operation, it is quite remarkable that the region remains as well connected as it is. This is the view of Edward Lawrence of the Workonline Group, who says: "The cable breaks on...
Social innovation key to addressing inequity
A report by the Schwab Foundation's Global Alliance for Social Entrepreneurship outlines a series of social innovation solutions for integrating racial and ethnic equity into business practices and unlocking economic growth worldwide. The report, Innovating for...
Mzansi citizens urged to give an hour for Earth
WWF South Africa wants all South Africans to come together for this year's Earth Hour celebration - and, no, it doesn't involve turning off the lights. Over the years, Earth Hour has shone the spotlight on issues of climate change, nature loss and the interrelated...
Innovation and collaboration needed to avert a water crisis
South Africa is facing the prospect of a critical water crisis that threatens the nation's social, economic, and environmental well-being. By Poovandran Pillay, executive at Nedbank CSI The challenges are multifaceted, stemming from a combination of factors such as...
We need to see droughts and floods as two sides of the same coin
Climate change policymakers should be addressing droughts and floods as two sides of the same coin, rather than separate phenomena. By Karen King, climate resilience director, and Pepijn van Ravesteyn, climate resilience specialist at Royal HaskoningDHV As changes to...
WaterWeek highlights urgency for water resiliency interventions
South Africa's National Water Week (20-26 March), and World Water Day (22 March), coincide this year with uproar in Johannesburg as large swathes of the city have been facing recurrent water outages or low supply - not for days, but for months. The challenges that...
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A smart geyser that tells you when it’s fit to burst
It turns out geyser-related issues cause some of the country's most common household insurance claims, according to short-term insurer Santam. It's not just replacing the equipment that's expensive. It's all the damage it can wreak when it goes wrong. Think where your...
Ghana aims to be African 4IR showcase
"With the correct digital skills and technologies, and close collaboration between the public and private sectors, Ghana can build the capacity to play a leading role in the story of Africa's reinvention as an innovation powerhouse during the Fourth Industrial Era."...
Dubai’s journey to blockchain-powered government
In 2016, the desert metropolis of Dubai set its sights on claiming the moniker of 'world's first blockchain-powered city' for itself. A burgeoning hub of economic development, the city needed more agile government processes - particularly for the business,...
FAIS compliance a business imperative
The Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS) is designed to create a professional code of conduct with specific outcomes and measurements which Financial Services Providers (FSPs) must comply with. Angelique Strumpher, administration manager at...
Is on-the-job experience necessary for entry level jobs?
Lyle Malander, director of Malander Placement, says the scraping of mandatory experience from entry-level jobs will go beyond getting young people into the world of work. It will equip more youth with business skills to assist them in entering the world of...
IRESS acquires market data provider QuantHouse
IRESS has acquired QuantHouse, an international provider of market data and trading infrastructure. The total purchase price is up to €38.9 million (on a debt and cash free basis), with a material portion subject to earnout performance criteria through to the end of...
Tech in education helps promote a successful SA
Education is critical to moving South Africa forward. It can help to solve skills gaps and contribute towards decreasing unemployment and poverty, and growing GDP. Technology is a central enabler in this context, and can improve access to quality of and engagement...
Selecting a cloud approach for your payroll
With public, private, hybrid, and even hyper-scale cloud solutions available to decision-makers, it is easy to become confused by all the technical differences. Ian McAlister, GM of HR (human resources) and payroll specialists CRS Technologies South Africa, discusses...
Managed services model accelerates in Africa
More and more businesses across Africa are making the move towards cloud and subsequently, managed services. No longer just a buzzword, cloud has become a hot commodity and organisations are migrating based on the benefits. In fact, according to Pieter Potgieter,...
Ricoh scoops BLI PaceSetter award
Ricoh has won Keypoint Intelligence's BLI PaceSetter award for MFP Cloud Ecosystem. The award recognises the vendor that "...is setting the pace in MFP cloud-readiness and associated cloud service offerings". "Buyers Lab (BLI) is one of the top independent...
Software Developer – Senior (Angular) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...
Project Manager (Software) (Contract) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client: Our client is a dynamic IT company delivering innovative, value-driven solutions. Their culture is built on pride in their work, respect for colleagues, partners, and communities, and a commitment to collaborative decision-making. They also believe...
Junior Developer (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client, a specialised IT firm, partners with organisations to tackle substantial enterprise-level business, system, or project challenges. Their approach combines a proactive "start-now" philosophy with agile development and just-in-time design...
Data Scientist (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....
BI Consultant at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...
Senior Software Engineer at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design, code, test and implement APIs and applications in C# with .NET Framework and .NET Core , vNext along with REACT and [URL Removed] Work with architecture and engineering team members to build...
Technical Analyst (US Hours – West Coast) at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving top-tier clients in the fintech sector,...
Solutions Architect (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, headquartered in the USA, offers a great work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at a company with amazing perks and...
Graduate Software Development Programme (CPT / JHB) at Parvana Recruitment
About our Client:Our client specialises in delivering financial service solutions that empower their clients to achieve their aspirations. They pride themselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive environment built on trust and respect. With a team of over 600...
Implementation Specialist at Parvana Recruitment
About the client:This forward-thinking property developer is highly successful and growing rapidly building on the principles of design excellence, sustainability, and community enrichment, their developments boast beautiful and intuitively designed apartments...
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