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...

Lower inflation boosts February take-home pay

The real take-home pay, measured in the BankservAfrica’s Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), saw an encouraging rise in February as the sharp slowdown in inflation through 2024 continues to have a positive effect on salary earners’ purchasing power. While supporting...

Big changes ahead for payments industry

There is an urgent need for decisive action to ensure profitable and sustainable long-term growth in the payments industry.Boston Consulting Group (BCG)’s 22nd annual Global Payments Report, titled Fortune Favors the Bold. It emphasises the strategic imperative for...

Malware ‘meal kits’ help attackers steal businesses’ lunch

Thriving cybercriminal marketplaces are offering low-level attackers the tools needed to bypass detection and infect users, according to HP Inc's quarterly HP Wolf Security Threat Insights Report. Based on data from millions of endpoints running HP Wolf Security, key...

Attacks on web applications spike

There was a notable increase in threats to web applications, accounting for 30% of the engagements Cisco Talos Incident Response (Talos IR) responded to in the third quarter of 2023, compared to 8% the previous quarter. Exploitation of public-facing applications was...

The global cyber divide between Gaza and Israel

The conflict between Gaza and Israel has intensified to new heights over the past few weeks, gaining global attention unlike any other. This escalation of tensions has brought about a new battle line, one that only in recent years has become a pillar to modern-day...

Multi-malware campaign comes from all directions

A Kaspersky report reveals that an ongoing malicious "multi-malware" campaign has conducted more than 10 000 attacks primarily targeting global organisations. The campaign employs backdoors, keyloggers, and miners. Using new malicious scripts designed to disable...

EMEA companies most enthusiastic about AI, ML

European business leaders know their organisations would benefit from AI and ML, despite the differing views on these technologies in the boardroom. This is among the findings from Workday's new study on how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) will...

IITPSA names 2023 President’s Awards finalists

The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has announced the finalists for the 2023 IITPSA President's Awards. The awards recognise leaders in the ICT sector, and have grown in scope over 30 years to include the IT Personality of the...

All the Global Startup Awards Africa winners …

The Global Startup Awards Africa (GSA) Africa, in collaboration with the Global Innovation Initiative Group (GIIG), the Ethiopian Ministry of Labour and Skills (MOLS), the Ethiopian Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MInT) with the support of the Entrepreneurship...

These key macro factors are shaping financial markets

Having not yet recovered from the pressing geopolitical and social risks of the past two years, the global economy will continue to experience turbulence in Q4, and into 2024. FBS presents an overview of the most significant macroeconomic trends traders should...

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Security key to Africa’s mobile fintech revolution

Africa has led the way in developing mobile fintech solutions for its largely unbanked populations - but the key to further progress in driving financial inclusivity is security. By David Noel-Lardin, vice-president: digital payment at Gemalto CISMEA Fifteen years...

The future of WiFI is mesh

The continued proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) or the connected world have seen South African households mobilising towards environments that allow for the connection of multiple devices from various points across the home. By Grant Robertson at Nology...

Five CIO strategies to combat growing IT complexity

The future has never looked more complex. IT leaders are asked not only to deliver IT services, but also to improve business outcomes. By Brendan McAravey, country GM at Citrix South Africa According to the 2018 IPSOS research study commissioned by Citrix, currently...

Partnerships helps retailers move from bricks to clicks

It is no new revelation that traditional retailers are having to revisit their business models as new, agile e-commerce stores are eroding the reach of 'in store' retail outlets. To mirror the success of newer, online stores, large retailers are looking to modernise...

Eaton wins Best Paper Award at POWER-GEN Africa

Power management company Eaton South Africa won the Best Paper Award for its 'Microgrids for Commercial and Industrial' paper at the Power-Gen and DistribuTech Africa Conference, held in Johannesburg. An example case study of a microgrid installed on Eaton's premises...

Workday in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites

Workday has been positioned in the Gartner Leaders quadrant of the Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM (Human Capital Management Suites) for Midmarket and Large Enterprises. Workday was acknowledged as a Leader for the third year in a row and positioned the highest for...

Taxify boosts driver earnings by

Taxify is helping drivers that use the platform to maximise their daily earning potential by including a Driver Destinations feature in its driver app. This allows drivers to indicate where they are heading as their working day starts or ends, so the Taxify app can...

Merck, MEST to host biotechnology hackathon

The upcoming M² Hack [Merck x Mest = M² Hackathon] in Cape Town is open. Merck and MEST join forces to power up this year's most exciting hackathon, with interesting challenges ranging from access to healthcare to biosensing and interfaces, and who better to join than...

Demand for two-in-one notebooks on the rise in SA

More and more South African consumers and businesses are investing in convertible or two-in-one mobile computers as they seek devices that offer them the versatility and functionality of a traditional notebook, paired with the portability and easy media consumption of...

O365 can make your business more productive – if you let it

One of the drivers of cloud migration is accessibility to cloud business systems like Microsoft Office 365 (O365). The idea of accessing office tools such as Word, Excel and others from anywhere and at any time, and the flexibility to add and remove users as required,...

Senior Software Engineer – JAVA

Design and maintain technical system requirements based on business needs.Develop backend applications based on approved specifications and prototypes.Develop, test, debug and maintain application code.Develop, update and maintain technical documentation.Integrate...

Senior PHP (Laravel) Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Looking for a collaborative Senior PHP (Laravel) Developer who will be responsible for contributing to the development of the back-end, encompassing new features, and infrequent bug fixes. Write maintainable and clean back-end code, including open-source packages....

Scala Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

?? Calling All Scala Developers in South Africa! - REMOTE OPPORTUNITY?? Are you a Scala developer looking for an exciting remote opportunity? We're building a team for a UK-based client and are looking for talented professionals to join us. What's on the table?? Fully...

SAP Systems Analyst (MM / Inventory Management) (CH1060)

Our client in the banking industry is looking for a SAP Systems Analyst with Materials Management (MM Module) and Inventory Management experience to join their team. The purpose of the role is to deliver functional expertise in SAP MM processes, including...

Client Solutions Analyst (US Timezone) at Parvana Recruitment

Overview: A wonderful opportunity to work for one of the most prestigious and highly regarded companies in the US. Your hours will be the same as theirs - US hours: 08:00 - 16:00 Pacific Standard Time (17:00 - 02:00 or 16:00 - 01:00 SAST, depending on US Daylight...

Senior Software Engineer

Looking for an exceptional Senior Software Engineer (React Native, React, C#, and .NET) - who is highly skilled in the Microsoft Stack. The candidate will be responsible for developing innovative, reusable Web and Windows-based tools. Key Requirements 5+ years'...

Desktop Engineer

Systems Engineer Enter one of the most rapidly evolving and innovative fields on the planet. Join the frontline of the technological revolution and work with industry-defining solutions in the ICT and Infrastructure space. We are looking for a dedicated and passionate...

Senior Software Engineer – Gauteng Centurion

Looking for an exceptional Senior Software Engineer (React Native, React, C#, and .NET) - who is highly skilled in the Microsoft Stack. The candidate will be responsible for developing innovative, reusable Web and Windows-based tools. Key Requirements 5+ years'...

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