Young Africans fare better in mental well-being
Young African adults are showing stronger mental resilience compared to their peers in high-income nations, where youth mental well-being has been in steep decline since the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Sapien Labs’ new Mental State of the World 2024 report, the...
Bitcoin plunges on strategic reserve news
Bitcoin’s drop on Monday, after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve for the US, might have been misinterpreted. This is according to Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory deVere Group. Prices slipped as...
TikTok clamps down on videos, accounts
TikTok removed 106 476 032 videos for violations in Q2 2023, according to data presented by the Atlas VPN team based on TikTok's Community Guideline Enforcement report. The platform also wiped a total of 107 917 818 accounts in Q2 2023. Notably, most removed accounts...
Car repos on the rise
After an influx of complaints about the repossession of vehicles by banks when people fall behind with their vehicle finance repayments, the Ombudsman for Banking Services (OBS), Reana Steyn, says it is necessary to clarify the rights of both consumers and banks in...
Tech trends for 2024 and beyond
In its top strategic predictions for 2024, Gartner explores how generative AI (GenAI) has changed executive leaders’ way of thinking on every subject - and how to create a more flexible and adaptable organisation that is better prepared for the future. “GenAI presents...
Younger consumers more aware of their data rights
Younger consumers are taking deliberate action to protect their privacy, with 42% of consumers aged 18-24 exercising their Data Subject Access Rights, compared with just 6% for consumers 75 and older. Polled by Cisco’s 2023 Consumer Privacy Survey, many say they have...
Disruptive solutions key in the payments industry
The global payments industry has come a long way over the past decade - and in a myriad of directions. Consumers and companies have shifted from cash to a burgeoning and integrated system of electronic payments solutions and value-added services such as digital...
Intel looks to accelerate the pace of AI development
Building on the AI PC use cases shared at its annual Innovation 2023 conference, Intel has launched the AI PC Acceleration Programme - a global innovation initiative designed to accelerate the pace of AI development across the PC industry. The programme aims to...
Cybersecurity a priority for SA businesses
Inflation, digital and technology, and cyber risks have been identified as the top three risks being prioritised for mitigation over the next 12 months by organisations in South Africa, Africa, and globally. These key findings are reflected in PwC’s Global Digital...
Platform-based observability key to hybrid efficiency
Observability platforms are highly advantageous for businesses that are heavily reliant on digital services and customer-facing applications, according to a new report from IDC – The Rise of a Platform-Based Approach for Observability in the Hybrid/Multicloud Era. In...
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Customers to benefit from disruption in retail banking
Customers will be the main beneficiaries of disruption and increased competition in Retail banking due to a potential improvement in value and customer service. This is according to Raj Makanjee, CEO of FNB Retail, who is reflecting on the increasingly competitive...
black a finalist in international telecoms awards
South African entertainment platform, black, was named as a finalist in the prestigious Video on Demand Innovation category at the 12th Annual Telecoms Awards in Dubai. The Telecoms World Awards brings together leading industry players each year. This was black's...
Gearing university education for employability
More young people have university degrees than ever before. Between 1995 to 2016, the percentage of people with tertiary qualifications grew by 20%, this is according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. As a result, competition for skilled...
Africa: A hub for innovation
With a population of more than 1,2-billion people, 54 countries, and foreign direct investment (FDI) totalling $59-billion in 2016, Africa presents organisations across industry sectors with ample business opportunities. Annalie Terblanche, product manager at...
Netshield debuts GSM Power Monitor IoT Gateway
Netshield has launched its next generation Inline GSM Power Monitor IoT Gateway, the ideal accompaniment for services businesses looking for a cost effective and easy to deploy means to remotely monitor for business disruptions; such as power, temperature, humidity,...
Arcserve opens regional office
Arcserve - the data backup and availability pioneer - today announced the opening of Arcserve Southern Africa. Arcserve solutions and services have a long and highly successful history in the South and sub-Saharan African region but this is the first time the company...
MTN to launch voice over LTE
MTN has introduced a voice over LTE (VoLTE) service to selected smartphones and will be marketed as high definition voice (HD Voice). Supporting our drive for technology excellence, the HD Voice service will allow customers to benefit from voice calls in clear,...
SatADSL and Marlink partner to expand coverage
SatADSL, a provider of professional VSAT services via satellite, and Marlink Group (Marlink) have announced a new partnership which will grow both companies' offerings worldwide. Under the agreement, SatADSL will be able to link directly to Marlink's Newtec Dialog(r)...
Dropbox partners with CloudSmiths
CloudSmiths, a local Salesforce Platinum Consulting Partner, has teamed up with Dropbox to offer companies in South Africa Dropbox Business. Dropbox Business is a collaboration platform that allows businesses and teams to collaborate and have access to their files...
Email hackers defeated by AI
Email is a regular method of attack for the cybercriminal because it is the easiest and most successful way to spread high-risk threats. This makes it one of the most popular vectors in a hacker's arsenal. The thing with hacking an email account is that the hacked...
Developer – Internship Role (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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...
BI Consultant (Junior) 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...
IT Supervisor
Job Title: IT Supervisor - Mining - Northern CapeLocation: Northern Cape, South AfricaEmployment Type: Full-time, PermanentReports To: IT ManagerJob Overview:Hire Resolve's Leading Mining Clients are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Supervisor to join their...
Back-End Developer
Join Our Tech Revolution! We're Looking for a Back-End Rockstar Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We're on the lookout for a back-end developer with a flair for Microservices Architecture, Cloud Architecture, and Container Architecture to join our...
Software Developer – Java / Spring Boot 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....
Developer / Consultant (JHB) (1002127) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Role: Our client is looking to add a highly qualified graduate, with at least a Masters Degree, however our client will prefer a PhD degree. Due to on-going company growth our client is now looking to recruit additional. Consultants to assist customers with...
Data Scientist at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...
IT Supervisor – Northern Cape Hotazel
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Back-End Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Join Our Tech Revolution! We're Looking for a Back-End Rockstar Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We're on the lookout for a back-end developer with a flair for Microservices Architecture, Cloud Architecture, and Container Architecture to join our...
Software Developer – Java / Spring Boot 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....
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