SA travel and tourism on the road to recovery
South Africa's travel and tourism sector is in a strong recovery phase in 2025 - marked by a record-setting number of jobs and growing domestic spending, according to the Tourism Trends in South Africa 2025 report. While the sector's total economic contribution is...
Pesticide exposure affects children’s cognitive performance
Children living in agricultural areas may experience reduced cognitive performance due to exposure to various pesticides in their daily lives. This is according to a new study conducted by scientists at the Centre for Environmental and Occupational Health Research in...
Supply chain cybersecurity hits Peak of Inflated Expectations
Supply chain cybersecurity has reached the Peak of Inflated Expectations, while generative AI (GenAI) is in the Trough of Disillusionment and presents an added threat to secure supply chains, according to Gartner. “The large number of multitier partners in an...
EA to be bought out for $55bn
In a deal worth $55-billion, Electronic Arts is to be acquired by an investor consortium comprised of PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners in an all-cash transaction. Under the terms of the agreement, the Consortium will acquire 100% of EA, with PIF rolling over its...
Phishing further evolves with AI and stealth
Kaspersky detected and blocked over 142-million phishing link clicks in Q2 2025 - a 3,3% increase globally and a 25,7% increase in Africa from Q1. Currently, phishing is going through a shift driven by sophisticated AI-powered deception techniques and innovative...
MTN scores global first with core network upgrades
MTN South Africa has become the first operator globally to go-live with automated In-service Software Upgrade (ISSU) on Ericsson Packet Core Gateway (PCG) node with a collocated Packet Core Firewall. The modernisation brings a range of benefits to South Africa’s...
When trade deals expire: What’s at stake with AGOA?
Market access to the US could further deteriorate for many African countries if the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is not renewed before its expiration today (30 September 2025). AGOA is a non-reciprocal US trade preference programme introduced in May 2000...
AI-enabling cloud services are the future of cloud
The adoption of AI within cloud services is poised to revolutionise IT operations, embedding AI as a fundamental element across everything from infrastructure management to application deployment. Significant investment from vendors is speeding up the commoditisation...
HashiCorp builds agentic infrastructure with Project infragraph
IBM company HashiCorp has introduced a series of infrastructure and security lifecycle innovations, and a preview of Project infragraph — a new strategic investment for the HashiCorp Cloud Platform (HCP) that lays the groundwork for agentic infrastructure....
Alleviating energy poverty in hardest-to-reach markets
UK impact investor British International Investment (BII) has committed $20-million to Acumen’s Hardest-to-Reach (H2R) initiative to expand energy access in frontier African economies. Through the initiative’s debt-focused vehicle, H2R Amplify, BII says its investment...
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Check Point Software expands partner, customer services
Check Point Software Technologies has announced the expansion of its Partner and Customer Advocacy Management Services providing customers and partners direct access to advocacy experts to enhance stability, streamline engagement, and facilitate proactive...
The future of enterprise data management in the AI era
In the AI era, data drives innovation. Enterprises that harness and manage their data efficiently gain a competitive edge, while those that don’t risk falling behind. By Reven Singh, technology advisor at InterSystems South Africa AI’s potential to transform...
Why frequent cybersecurity risk and vulnerability assessments are vital
In today’s hyper-connected world, cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving, becoming more sophisticated and persistent. By Dillon Gray, chief operating officer at IPT Organisations of all sizes, from small businesses to multinational corporations, are...
Chatbots set to shape the future of user engagement
In a world overflowing with information and an ever-growing array of apps vying for attention, South African smartphone users are increasingly overwhelmed. "South Africans rely on their smartphones to navigate daily life, yet most of us only regularly use a handful of...
Chatbots set to shape the future of user engagement
In a world overflowing with information and an ever-growing array of apps vying for attention, South African smartphone users are increasingly overwhelmed. "South Africans rely on their smartphones to navigate daily life, yet most of us only regularly use a handful of...
Can hybrid multicloud finally deliver true agility?
The promise of cloud technologies has long been agility - a transformative ability to innovate rapidly, adapt to shifting demands, and drive business success. By Sammy Zoghlami, senior vice-president for EMEA at Nutanix Yet, for many enterprises, this remains elusive....
Westcon-Comstor expands Microsoft Advanced Support Services
Westcon-Comstor has enhanced its Microsoft Advanced Support Services portfolio for southern Africa partners. Updates include new assessments designed to empower Microsoft partners with actionable insights, optimise customer environments, and strengthen their positions...
NEC XON and Fortinet join forces on telco, ISP cybersecurity
NEC XON has announced a strategic cybersecurity collaboration with Fortinet. Together, they will provide specialised managed security operations (SecOps) services tailored to the telecommunications and ISP markets. “NEC XON’s telco and managed services experience,...
Moving to the cloud is like upgrading from a flip phone to a spaceship
The flip phone was once considered a futuristic piece of technology, but compare it to today’s iPhone and it feels positively pre-historic. The same can be said of old-school, on-premises tech like servers and PBX phone systems, writes Nic Laschinger, chief technology...
We need to develop well-rounded graduates in the age of tech
The landscape of ICT in higher education is rapidly evolving. With the advent of new technologies, changing job market demands, and the increasing importance of digital literacy across all sectors, public universities and private institutions in South Africa must...
Technical Lead (Pharmaceutical Data & Analytics) (Data Factory) (JHB)
ENVIRONMENT:DRIVE strategic business outcomes while translating complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions as the next Technical Lead sought by a dynamic Healthcare Platform. You will serve as the primary technical expert and customer liaison for...
Test Analyst (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 2515 – Gauteng Pretoria
Running business critical services in cloud environments in accordance with the agreed hours of operation within a shift model.Usage of automation tools to monitor and observe software reliability in the supported environment.Handing of incidents and changes in...
SAP Functional Consultant – 1398 – Gauteng Pretoria
Experienced SAP Functional Consultant with SAP WM/EWM Module Configuration and Test Automation experience and good understanding of IDOC and RFC's processing required for a reputable global company based in GautengSAP ECC/R3SAP S4/HANASAP EWMSAP WMUnderstand business...
Business Analyst – 1897
Senior Business Analyst with Python, AWS CDK, Angular, MongoDB and Jenkins experience required for a reputable global company based in Gauteng.Understand and interpret Business requirements with the ability to move concepts through to proposal and successful...
Agile Master (Expert) 0749
Takes ownership and responsibility for all aspects of the Team's delivery and performance.Collaborates with stakeholders across multiple sites/locations.Supports one or more Feature Teams in complex Products / Sub-products up to Domain level.Guides the team on the use...
Full Stack Developer – 2515
Full Stack Developer with ITIL Certification and sound knowledge in Java / JavaScript / Python / C# / Kotlin and Microservices Architectures required for a reputable global company based in GautengIntegration Platforms / Streaming PlatformExperience with Continuous...
Business Analyst – 1897 – Gauteng Pretoria
Senior Business Analyst with Python, AWS CDK, Angular, MongoDB and Jenkins experience required for a reputable global company based in Gauteng.Understand and interpret Business requirements with the ability to move concepts through to proposal and successful...
Agile Master (Expert) 0749 – Gauteng Pretoria
Takes ownership and responsibility for all aspects of the Team's delivery and performance.Collaborates with stakeholders across multiple sites/locations.Supports one or more Feature Teams in complex Products / Sub-products up to Domain level.Guides the team on the use...
Full Stack Developer – 2515 – Gauteng Pretoria
Full Stack Developer with ITIL Certification and sound knowledge in Java / JavaScript / Python / C# / Kotlin and Microservices Architectures required for a reputable global company based in GautengIntegration Platforms / Streaming PlatformExperience with Continuous...
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