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...

AMD launches full-stack compute for agentic AI

AMD has launched its next-generation AI infrastructure and physical AI portfolio, led by AMD Helios rackscale solutions now in production and set to be be deployed by at gigawatt scale. At its Advancing AI 2026 event yesterday, AMD chair and CEO Dr Lisa Su said: “The...

AI readiness lags ambitions

When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), there is a significant gap between ambition and execution. While 89% of organisations have revamped data strategies to embrace generative AI (GenAI), only 26% have deployed solutions at scale. This underscores the urgent...

As threats escalate, need for cyber insurance grows

As digital infrastructure becomes crucial to business operations, failing to protect these systems can lead to catastrophic consequences. This is among the findings from a KnowBe4 research paper titled “Cyber Insurance and Security: Meeting the Rising Threat”, which...

SAP debuts generative AI assistant Joule

SAP has announced Joule, a natural-language, generative AI copilot that has the potential to transform the way business runs. Joule will be embedded throughout SAP's cloud enterprise portfolio, delivering proactive and contextualized insights from across the breadth...

Steady growth for UC&C market

Worldwide revenues in the Unified Communications & Collaboration (UC&C) market grew 6,9% YoY and 2,4% sequentially to $15,9- billion in the second quarter of 2023 (2Q23), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Unified...

Widespread autonomous vehicle adoption still a decade away

A world of self-driving vehicles and mobility-on-demand is likely to exist eventually, but for the next decade, widespread implementation of autonomous technology will not be realised, according to a new forecast from S&P Global Mobility. The report reflects...

Covid-19 antiviral drug linked to SARS-CoV-2 mutations

Researchers at the University of Cape Town (UCT) were part of a collaboration that has uncovered a link between an antiviral drug for COVID-19 infections called molnupiravir and a pattern of mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Other researchers who formed part of the...

Cloud adoption could boost economy by R3,9trn

By accelerating the adoption of cloud, the South African market could potentially unlock R3,9-trillion of additional economic value over the next decade (2023-2033), representing 4,05% of South Africa's cumulative gross domestic product (GDP). This is according to a...

SMEs are optimistic about 2023

From surviving to thriving in the post-Covid world, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa are projecting similar or increased revenues in 2023. These are the findings of the second edition of the Mastercard Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA)...

Inventory correction drives PC monitor market down

The global PC monitor market remained steadfast in its efforts to manage inventory levels amidst a significant drop in demand during the second quarter of 2023 (2Q23). According to the latest findings from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly...

CISOs champion AI TRiSM to improve results

By 2026, organisations that operationalise artificial intelligence (AI) transparency, trust and security will see their AI models achieve a 50% improvement in terms of adoption, business goals and user acceptance, according to Gartner. Mark Horvath, vice-president...

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Are employees your greatest cybersecurity risk?

Your employees provide some of the most useful access points into your business for cybercriminals. Knowing who is most likely to be targeted, and it may not be the most obvious people, will help the organisation put the right security measures in place. By Simeon...

The good and the bad of change …

When a business brings up the word "change", it's often met with tension and resistance writes Craig Mitchelmore, head of Intervate North. It doesn't matter what the change is, be it the introduction of new technology, implementing new processes or policies, moving...

Reduce bank charges via digital channels

As economic circumstances continue to put pressure on disposable income, one of the easiest ways that consumers can stretch their budgets is by taking advantage of digital and electronic banking channels to reduce banking charges. Ryan Prozesky, FNB Consumer Core...

BIM is here to stay, says dormakaba

Adopting building information modelling (BIM) solutions should be a priority if the construction sector is to keep pace with technological innovation. This is according to dormakaba South Africa, which has a range of customised BIM solutions that comply with...

Connected government: convenience or necessity?

As governments are working towards delivering quality services in increasingly complex environments, so Internet of Things (IoT) technology could provide new value for South African citizens, enhance capabilities, streamline processes and better engage partners. BBD...

Re-evaluate you exposure to IT risk

"Directors: The Steinhoff debacle highlights your exposure to personal liability" - this was the warning trumpeted in the headline to a recent BGR Pyper Turner newsletter article. by Escrow Europe MD Andrew Stekhoven The article referred to the 'new' Companies Act of...

Ruckus powers Google WiFi hotspots

Ruckus Networks has announced that Ruckus technology will be used in Google Station WiFi hotspots in India, Indonesia and Mexico. Under the terms of the deal, Ruckus will provide devices and technologies enabling carrier-grade networks at Google Station hotspots....

The workplace of the future

We already have an idea of how digitalisation, and above all new technologies like machine learning, big data analytics or IoT, will change companies' business models -- and are already changing them on a wide scale. So now's the time to examine more closely how...

From PC to personal contribution platform

With Intel's 50th anniversary next month, the company is celebrating one of the most important technologies of Intel's legacy: the PC. By Gregory Bryant, senior vice-president and GM of the Client Computing Group at Intel As we transition to the data-centric era, the...

Crypto jacking and its effect on security

Crypto jacking is a new step in the evolution of malware monetisation methods, writes Simon Bryden, consulting system engineer at Fortinet. One of the first successful malware formulas was banking malware, where banking credentials were communicated back to cyber...

Firmware Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Our global client who produce cutting edge security products is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their team. You would be joining as a firmware engineer where you will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is...

Senior DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to design and implement strategies that streamline software development and delivery processes. Key Requirements Minimum 5 years or more of work experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar software engineering...

Business Analyst (Product)

Leading Asset Management company based in Cape Town seeks a smart, dynamic Business Analyst to work with their product team with their bespoke software products.Completed BCom / BSc Honours with approx 1-2 years relevant experience working closely with the Product...

Project Manager IT

IT Software Development Project Manager with relevant IT qualification, and minimum 3 years' IT project management experience, specific to software development projects in the Financial Services Industry, required to assist in embedding agile practices and...

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....

DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment

Client Details: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....

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...

Intermediate C# Developer

Are you passionate about coding and eager to grow your career in a dynamic, collaborative environment? We're looking for a skilled Intermediate C# Developer to join an innovative team. Responsibilities: Design and develop high-quality software applications using...

IT Engineer

Hire Resolve's Client are seeking an IT Engineer to join our dynamic team at the Durbanville office. This hands-on technical role involves working with a range of technologies, including Debian/Linux, Arduino, ESP32, Mikrotik, routing, Bash, and Python. The ideal...

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