Uptick in unemployment rate
The official unemployment rate was 32,9% in the first quarter of 2025. According to the Quarterly Labout Force Survey for Q1: 2025, there was a decrease of 291 000 in the number of employed people to 16,8-million from 17,1-million in Q4: 2024, while there was an...
Partnering with LEO operators benefits telcos and underserved customers
Airtel Africa is the latest in the line of telecoms operators partnering with LEO (low-earth orbit) operator Starlink to expand its reach and services. The deal was facilitated by parent company Bharti Airtel, which struck its own agreement with Starlink in India in...
How much you would have made if you’ve bought Nvidia 5 years ago …
The stock market had a strong year in 2023, with the S&P 500 surging 24% and recovering practically all its losses caused by 2022's bear market. And, while 24% growth is a fantastic result, some S&P 500 companies saw even ten times bigger gains. Like Nvidia....
AI set to change the retail playing field
The retail industry is in the midst of a major technology transformation, fueled by the rise in AI. With the highest potential for AI and analytics among all industries, the retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) sectors are poised to harness the power of AI to...
Despite barriers, AI deployments are set to accelerate
New research commissioned by IBM has found that about 42% of enterprise-scale organisations (over 1 000 employees) surveyed have AI actively in use in their businesses. Early adopters are leading the way, with 59% of responding enterprises already working with AI...
Global real GDP growth of 2,3% forecast for 2024
Weaker annual real GDP growth rates are forecast across the largest regions in 2024 compared to 2023, according to a new S&P Global Market Intelligence report. The newly published Top-10 Economic Predictions for 2024 forecasts global real GDP will expand at 2,3%...
People challenges, talent gaps the biggest business obstacles
The uniquely challenging global events of the past few years have underscored the critical importance of people management for companies. Disruptions, including the pandemic and its aftermath, forced organisations to clearly define priorities and quickly build up...
Active Bitcoin addresses rebound after two years of decline
Despite challenging economic conditions, 2023 has been a fantastic year for Bitcoin. The price of the world's largest and most expensive cryptocurrency surged by almost 150% since the beginning of the year, surprising many investors who claimed the crypto market was...
Intel drives ‘AI Everywhere’ into automotive market
At CES, Intel has announced plans to drive the company's AI everywhere strategy into the automotive market, including a deal to acquire Silicon Mobility, a fabless silicon and software company that specialises in SoCs for intelligent electric vehicle (EV) energy...
Consumers wary of scams as they embrace cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrencies are beomcing the "new normal". In a global Kaspersky survey on consumers' attitudes, 81% of respondents currently own crypto, and 55% said they are well aware how to use cryptocurrencies. The study also discovered that almost half of consumers believe...
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Fibre versus satellite for SA’s broadband needs
With more and more South African neighbourhoods receiving the infrastructure necessary for fibre connectivity, the question that the average South African should be asking is: how does it compare to satellite in meeting the country's needs for inclusive, affordable...
Safe online shopping on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
More and more consumers are now opting for greater convenience by shopping online. With 45% of digitally connected consumers in South Africa claiming to have bought products online in 2017, information security fears remain one of the major concerns and barriers for...
First integrated inbound-outbound call centre platform for SA
Jasco has successfully implemented the first Proactive Outreach Manager (POM) call centre platform in South Africa that integrates outbound and inbound call capabilities. The POM platform was developed by one of the world's pioneers in global business...
Huawei to launch telco power solution
Huawei will launch the PowerCube 1000 Advanced Diesel Hybrid Power solution, integrating digital, power electronic and energy storage technologies, at AfricaCom this week. The Advanced Diesel Hybrid Power solution addresses the high fuel opex of African telco...
ElegantFoil deploys Xerox Versant 3100
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The risks of not insuring your business
One of the most commonly overlooked priorities when starting a business is having adequate insurance in place to cater for unforeseen risks. Theunis Fourie, head of insurance brokers at FNB, says business owners who overlook having insurance in place face the risk of,...
ContinuitySA wins IRMSA Award for risk management
ContinuitySA was named as the winner of the IRMSA 2018 Industry Award for the category "Professional Services, Training Providers, Consultants and Auditors", for outstanding contribution to risk management. In winning the IRMSA Industry Award through the recognition...
Try-before-you-buy men’s styling service
Crate ov Clothes is a online styling service for men designed to take the hassle of out shopping for men. Crate ov Clothes is a convenient and easy way for men to shop for clothes without having to set foot in a retail store. Unlike the usual online shopping...
Intelsat partners to connect ultra-rural Africa
Intelsat and Vodacom Mozambique have signed an agreement for a satellite solution that will provide 3G services that satisfy the growing data demand generated by the tourism sector. Under a multi-year agreement with Vodacom International, Intelsat has upgraded a...
Focus on the challenges, not the technology
Digital transformation and the Internet of Things (IoT) are widely discussed topics in business today. That said, many organisations are still slow in getting their transformation initiatives underway and implementing tangible IoT solutions. According to Rodney...
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Data Scientist (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment
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....
Senior Developer
Our client is looking for a high-energy, deadline-driven Senior Mobile Developer with a passion for building intuitive, high-performing applications. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing a state-of-the-art fantasy sports app using Xcode,...
Software Engineer (Typescript, React, Node.js)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a comprehensive digital agency located in Reading, UK, and Stellenbosch, South Africa, is in search of a skilled Software Engineer to become a valuable member of their team. As a problem solver, you will collaborate with both customers and...
PHP / Laravel Developer
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a full-service, integrated ad agency with offices in Cape Town and they're one of the largest independently owned agencies in South Africa. They're looking for a PHP Developer with experience in PHP, Laravel, and Node.js to join their team....
SAP Project Manager
SAP Project Manager - SAP Migration ProjectsOur corporate client in the oil and gas industry in Cape Town is looking for the services of a (Super) SAP Project Manager with SAP Migration Projects experience to lead a lead a strategic SAP migration project, on a 6-12...
SAP Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town
SAP Project Manager - SAP Migration ProjectsOur corporate client in the oil and gas industry in Cape Town is looking for the services of a (Super) SAP Project Manager with SAP Migration Projects experience to lead a lead a strategic SAP migration project, on a 6-12...
Application Architect
Software Development ArchitectArchitect the Future of Software Development!R 1,000,000 - R 1,540,000 per annum plus benefitsJoin a leading platform that is revolutionizing the industry with innovative technology solutions. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your...
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Software Development ArchitectArchitect the Future of Software Development!R 1,000,000 - R 1,540,000 per annum plus benefitsJoin a leading platform that is revolutionizing the industry with innovative technology solutions. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your...
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