New entrant Smart Hands Africa bridges skills gap with ITArmi JV
IT industry veteran Anton Jacobsz has launched a new IT services company, Smart Hands Africa, to meet rising demand for skilled IT professionals across the African continent. As part of its establishment, Smart Hands Africa has also announced a strategic joint venture...
Sea levels rose unexpectedly high in 2024
Global sea level rose faster than expected in 2024, mostly because of ocean water expanding as it warms, or thermal expansion. According to a NASA-led analysis, last year’s rate of rise was 0,59cm per year, compared to the expected rate of 0,43cm per year. “The rise...
Technology falls short for supply chain leaders
The vast majority of the supply chain environment is uncaptured by supply chain decision-makers' current digital models, says Gartner. This incomplete view of the supply chain results in digital trade-off analysis failing to improve decision-makers' outcomes despite...
SMEs lead the move to hybrid working
The traditional office paradigm is undergoing a transformation as a shift to hybrid work fuels a demand for coworking spaces across South Africa's major cities. Venture Workspace surveyed 94 South African businesses, the majority of them small businesses, and found...
Regional mobile threats on the rise
While users increasingly rely on their mobile devices to share personal data and connect to corporate networks, the number of mobile threat detections particularly in the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa region increased by 5% in Q2 2023 compared to Q2 2022. This is...
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...
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NetApp strengthens cloud data services portfolio
NetApp has announced NetApp Cloud Volumes for Google Cloud Platform. NetApp Cloud Volumes offers customers a fully-managed, cloud-native file storage service that's integrated with Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This release is the first step in a partnership that...
Securicom reduces data centre footprint with Cloudistics
Data centres by nature consume a lot of energy and demand for power will continue to grow as the volumes of digital information that companies store and process continue to grow. With this come increasing energy costs and cooling requirements. According to Douw Gerber...
Treat employee incapacity with caution
South Africa's Labour Relations Act (LRA) sets out clear guidelines that employers must follow when it comes to dealing fairly with cases of employee dismissal for incapacity. Employers cannot simply dismiss an employee for being incapacitated and each case requires...
Forcing customers to use your app is brand vanity
Many brands remain obsessed with creating mobile apps. This not only defies trends that point to increasing consumer app apathy, but can exclude a sizeable portion of your customers in emerging economies, writes Pieter de Villiers, group CEO at Clickatell. Companies...
MiX Telematics demonstrates strong growth
MiX Telematics, a global provider of fleet and mobile asset management solutions, has celebrated the 10th anniversary of its JSE listing, as well as announcing its results for the full fiscal year ending March 2018. "Thanks to a strong international footprint, broad...
African guidelines for privacy unveiled
At the Africa Internet Summit in Dakar, Senegal, the Internet Society and the African Union Commission unveiled a new set of Guidelines that highlight how privacy protection and the responsible use of personal data are critical factors in building greater trust online...
RS Components launches RS Pro 3D printer
RS Components has announced the launch of its new easy-to-use 3D printer: the RS Pro iTX. The additive-manufacturing machine targets a wide range of users in manufacturing and many other commercial and business applications, as well as being ideal for educational...
Counting the cost of cybercrime in Africa
African businesses need to take more decisive steps to prioritise data protection and enhance enterprise security in order to mitigate the high cost of cyberattacks. Ken Munyi, country manager at iWayAfrica Kenya, says the millions of cyberattacks that take place...
Data curation is the answer to business success
The digital shift is fundamentally altering the way we do business, in effect taking away the power of big business - and handing more of this power over to the consumer who is now more able to call the shots on what they want and how they want it served. By Gary...
Insurance model requires digital innovation
Insurers must adapt to the new digital environment and provide customers with the same degree of customisation they receive in other industries. This requires the traditional insurance model to make way for strategies that incorporate a lifestyle-centric approach,...
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
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 – Gauteng Johannesburg
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 – 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...
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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...
Agile Master (Advanced) – HC 0491 TT
Provides active and regular mentorship to other Agile MastersSupports multiple Feature Teams in complex Products/Sub-Products up to Domain levelProvides key insights into the evolution of Agile KPIs in complex Agile teams to improve efficiencies at an organisational...
Software Developer (Junior / Grad) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...
Graduate Software Development Programme (CPT / JHB) at Parvana Recruitment
About our Client:Our client specialises in delivering financial service solutions that empower their clients to achieve their aspirations. They pride themselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive environment built on trust and respect. With a team of over 600...
Developer – PYTHON (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment
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Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...
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