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...

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.

VAT compliance could address revenue challenges

As South Africa grapples with fiscal challenges and debates over potential VAT rate increases, tax experts are calling for a fundamental shift in approach that addresses the root causes of revenue shortfalls rather than simply increasing tax burdens on citizens....

BNPL drives financial inclusion in Africa

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is emerging as a key player in modern consumer financing, offering an alternative to traditional credit models and reshaping how people access and manage credit. Once dismissed as a niche payment option, BNPL has now become a significant...

More Bitcoin addresses move into profit

In just two months, the world`s largest and most expensive crypto, Bitcoin, has lost nearly 15% of its value. After reaching this year`s high of nearly $31 500 on 15 July, Bitcoin`s price dropped to $29 000 in the following weeks. It continued struggling for direction...

This is when and how the next mass extinction is likely to occur …

A new study shows that unprecedented heat is likely to lead to the next mass extinction since the dinosaurs died out, eliminating nearly all mammals in about 250-million years time. The research, published in Nature Geoscience and led by the University of Bristol,...

The rising cost of financial crime compliance

Financial institutions bear the massive cost of $206,1-billion as the financial cost of compliance to guard against crime. This cost is comparable to more than 12% of global research and development (R&D) expenditure and equates to $3.33 per month for each...

MENA regional IT spending tipped for 4% growth

IT spending in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is forecast to accelerate in 2024, increasing 4% from 2023, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. MENA's IT spending is projected to total $183,8-billion in 2024, up from $176,8-billion in 2023. In...

GenAI set to take over most B2B sales work

By 2028, 60% of B2B seller work will be executed through conversational user interfaces via generative AI sales technologies, up from less than 5% in 2023, according to Gartner. "Sales operations leaders and their technology teams must prepare for the convergence of...

Wearables bounce back

Global shipments for wearable devices returned to growth in the second quarter of 2023 (2Q23) reversing two quarters of decline, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. The market grew 8,5% year...

Quantum computing finds faster routing in disasters

Terra Quantum and Honda Research Institute Europe (HRI-EU) have collaborated to develop new methods to shorten escape times in emergency situations. In the joint project, Terra Quantum and HRI-EU have demonstrated the potential of hybrid quantum computing methods to...

SA among top countries for fintech adoption

South Africa scores highly for fintech adoption, according to new research by Tipalti. The study analysed factors such as global fintech adoption rates, Google searches for fintech by country and the regions that have the highest virtual capital funding to uncover the...

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Employees shouldn’t be secondary to technology

"Our employees are our greatest asset" is a phrase that continues to be published far and wide in a plethora of company profiles, human resources sections in annual reports, motivational speeches and so much more. "And while it does sound a whole lot better than a CEO...

Japan names Fujitsu as top IT company

Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), have chosen Fujitsu as a 2018 "Competitive IT Strategy Company". The designation of "Competitive IT Strategy Company" is given to those companies that work to strategically use IT...

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Nimbus increases stake in Paratus Namibia

Nimbus Infrastructure, Namibia's first listed Capital Pool Company (CPC), has increased its shareholding in Paratus Namibia to 51,4% in a share swap transaction. Paratus Namibia forms part of Paratus Africa, the fastest growing and also the largest privately owned Pan...

New technologies expand satellite markets

Satellite has proved its worth as a connectivity medium in areas where there is no fixed line infrastructure. While it has remained a niche solution as a result of the logistics involved in the installation and management of the dishes, new technology is promising to...

VMware Integrated OpenStack drives 5G readiness

Vmware has unveiled VMware Integrated OpenStack 5 in both Carrier and Data Center Editions. VMware Integrated OpenStack 5 will introduce new features to help customers simplify, scale, and secure production OpenStack environments. Through open, vendor-neutral API...

Shaping the economy with service

As a small ripple can create a wave so can a company culture focused on service delivery transform an economy, writes Adnan Theba, sales consulting director at Oracle EMEA. The past few years have been categorised by significant changes in the technology landscape...

Reducing the cost of job hunting

Employers need to make it easier for young people to find jobs. That's the word from Lulaway CEO Jake Willis, who says it costs job seekers about R550 a month in transport and administrative costs to actively search for a job in South Africa. Willis says research[1]...

Protect your business against cybercrime

In the wake of last year's surge of debilitating ransomware attacks, many businesses are investing heavily in cybersecurity technology, with Gartner predicting that worldwide security spending will reach unprecedented highs at an estimated $96-billion this year alone....

VMware names top partners

VMware has announced the winners of the VMware 2017 Partner Innovation Awards, where the company recognises partners for outstanding achievements. This year Fujitsu has been named as the VMware Global OEM Partner. "We are pleased to recognize all of our 2017 VMware...

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Qualifications and Experience: Tertiary IT Systems Diploma, or equivalentNetwork certification is mandatory.5 - 10 years' Network experience in a corporate / industrial environmentVMware networkingWindows ServersFoundational troubleshooting skills in Linux.Linux FTP...

Technical Architect at Parvana Recruitment

About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment

About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...

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...

BI Consultant at Parvana Recruitment

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...

Full Stack Web Developer

New opportunity for a self-motivated, creative, and enthusiastic junior web developer interested in new experiences and professional growth to join our client's team in Cape Town to work on an innovative financial service brand. You will provide hands-on assistance...

Network Engineer – Gauteng Midrand

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Technical Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

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