Climate change is redrawing the malaria map in Africa

Malaria is the deadliest climate-sensitive infectious disease. Yet, researchers and public health officials have debated how climate change has shaped its spread. A new Nature study by an international team, including the University of Cape Town (UCT), resolved this...

AI is driving more breaches, at an average cost of $6m

One in four malicious breaches were AI-enabled – a 56% increase over last year – and these breaches cost an average of $6-million, roughly $1-million more than the global breach average of $4,99-million. This is among the findings from IBM's 2026 Cost of a Data Breach...

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...

Doug Woolley exits Dell

Doug Woolley, GM and vice-president: sales for southern Africa at Dell, is leaving the global IT vendor after a 10-year tenure. Having joined Dell in 2015, Woolley has led the local company through a number of changes, including the merger of Dell and EMC in 2016....

Court upholds Turkcell appeal on MTN case

The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has overturned a previous high court judgement for MTN, and will allow a case brought by Iran’s Turkcell against MTN to be heard in South Africa. The judgement is the latest move in a 2013 high court case brought against MTN by...

East Africa to lead continent’s growth

In 2024, we can expect diverse growth trajectories across Africa, with East Africa emerging as a regional powerhouse. This is among the findings from the newly-launched Stears 2024 African Outlook Report, delivering nuanced insights into the continent's economic...

Quite a lot of those human errors are malicious

Cyber incidents caused by the 'human factor' are usually attributed to occasional employee errors, but a more important element often overlooked is deliberate malicious behaviour by staff. A new Kaspersky study found that, in the past two years, 82% of companies...

Intriguing year ahead for cloud-based collaboration

While generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) significantly influenced cloud-based collaboration in 2023, it was not the sole factor defining the field and, as 2024 approaches, the excitement continues. The year is set to be marked by AI's sustained influence, the...

Electric trucks hit major milestones in 2023

Major fleets have committed to transitioning at least 30% of their new heavy-duty truck purchases to be zero-emission vehicles, including electric models, by 2030. However, many companies are daunted by the extra upfront cost of electric trucks, as well as challenges...

Crypto exchanges to massively outperform 2023

Cryptocurrencies have had a fantastic year, driven by Bitcoin`s price rally and a huge interest in digital assets from mainstream investors. All major digital coins have seen double and triple-digit price growth, while the stocks of crypto companies jumped high above...

Widening disparities, growing threats cloud cybersecurity outlook

While increased geopolitical tensions and economic instability continue to concern cybersecurity experts, a new report from the World Economic Forum spotlights widening cyber inequity and emerging technologies - such as AI - as key rising risks for the year ahead in...

There’s an AI trust gap in the workplace

There's a growing trust gap emerging in the workplace regarding AI. According to a new survey from Workday, while business leaders and employees agree that AI holds great opportunities for business transformation, there is a lack of trust that it will be deployed...

SA employees struggle to identify deepfakes

While just under half of employees surveyed in South Africa (42%) said they could tell a deepfake from a real image, only 21% could actually distinguish a real image from an AI-generated one in a test, says Kaspersky. This means that organisations are vulnerable to...

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De Bruyn is new operations director at Gabsten Technologies

Data management solutions specialist Gabsten Technologies has announced the appointment of Chris de Bruyn as their new operations director. De Bruyn has over 15 years of experience within the IT industry and two years of experience within Gabsten Technologies' own...

Fujitsu, EXest use AI to help tourists in Japan

Fujitsu, Fujitsu Laboratories, and EXest will conduct a field trial using artificial intelligence to discover unanticipated needs of travelers visiting Japan, propose tours or other activity plans, and verify the effectiveness of the new service’s application. The...

Entering a brave new world for software developers

Software developers are in the enviable position of having the power to shape the future. This is according to software expert Cliff de Wit, who says it's an exciting time to be in the industry, but also a time for reflection on the ethics and responsibilities of...

Gemalto wins Ugandan border management

Gemalto, in co-operation with local partner SCINTL, has been awarded the contract for the supply of a Border Management System (BMS) including airport self-service eKiosks at Entebbe, creating a faster and more convenient border-crossing experience for travelers and...

In a tough job market, know who you are dealing with

Times are tough, and the local job market continues to have a rather bleak outlook. Stats SA recently reported that the official unemployment rate increased by 0,5 of a percentage point, sitting at 27,2% when compared to stats for Q1 2018. According to Pine Pienaar,...

SA’s Routed signs expansion agreement for Ubersmith

Routed, a vendor-neutral cloud infrastructure provider in South Africa, signed an expansion agreement to take further advantage of subscription business management software from Ubersmith, an INAP company. The company uses the Ubersmith software suite to automate...

The customer’s journey to the cloud

Migrating to the cloud is no longer the complex process it once was. Thanks to the evolution of technology, moving from an on-premise environment can be done much more efficiently than before. Even attitudes towards this strategic shift have changed. By Karl Reed,...

Cloud solution enhances compliance and risk management

A cloud-based platform to enhance performance in procurement and onboarding times, Passport 360 allows for improved visibility with regard to compliance, time and safety, and risk management, resulting in increased productivity. This results in a safer and more...

Are millennials turning away from remote working?

Much has already been made of the working habits of digital natives. An influx of young professionals joining the workforce who have grown up using the internet, mobile devices, social media and other modern technologies greatly affects the way businesses operate. By...

IFS extends field service offering

IFS, the global enterprise applications company, announces the general availability of IFS Field Service Management 6 (FSM 6). With major enhancements and new capabilities, it has been field tested and is already delivering value for early adopter customer Eickhoff, a...

Developer – Java (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Role: Our client develops exciting software using modern tools, techniques and methodologies. Responsibilities: Build and support applications in a technically exciting and challenging industry. Design, develop, test, document and support applications written...

Data Implementation Specialist at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with over 500+ highly skilled employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing...

Senior Java Engineer

Our client is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to produce and implement functional software solutions. You will work with upper management to define software requirements and take the lead on operational and technical projects. Key Requirements 5-8 years of...

Devops Engineer (Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software development company specializing in architecture consulting, systems integration services, and bespoke software solutions. Their mission is to make technology an asset for businesses, seamlessly integrating it to provide leverage...

Senior Full Stack .NET Developer

Hire Resolve's client, a leading financial technology company specializing in secure and efficient payment processing solutions, is currently seeking a Senior Full Stack .NET Developer to join their dynamic team in Pretoria. The ideal candidate will have strong...

Senior Network Engineer – Western Cape Somerset West

Job Title: Senior .NET Engineer*Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced Senior .NET Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in designing, developing, and deploying scalable, efficient, and reliable software applications...

Senior Software Engineer – Western Cape Western Cape

Senior Software Engineer/DeveloperAccelerate your career with cutting-edge tech!R 65,000 - R 99,000 per monthJoin a leading player in energy sector service delivery, Vestrel Group, known for their innovative approach to asset maintenance. This is an ideal opportunity...

Technology Architect – Gauteng Midrand

Our client, specializing in mining and natural resources is looking for a Technology Architect to join their team on a fixed-term contract basis.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and deliver sophisticated technology architecture solutions for platforms and products that meet...

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