Heightened geopolitical tensions increase security risk ratings
While South Africa has a low rating for medical-related risk, mental health, climate change and security risks continue to rise. This is among the trends shown in the annual interactive Risk Map 2025 launched by Internation SOS. As global security and health risks...
Finance app usage, revenue on the rise
There is a growing trend in finance app installs in sub-Saharan Africa, reflecting the region’s strides toward economic recovery following a general rise in inflation and macroeconomic instability. This is among the findings a new report from AppsFlyer and Google....
Business leaders want human involvement in AI
A majority of business leaders believe humans should be involved in artificial intelligence (AI) decision-making, citing ethical and data concerns. This is among results from a Workday study examining the state of AI in the enterprise, including the current perception...
AMD debuts largest adaptive SoC
AMD has announced the AMD Versal Premium VP1902 adaptive system-on-chip (SoC), which it believes to be the world's largest adaptive SoC. The VP1902 adaptive SoC is an emulation-class, chiplet-based device designed to streamline the verification of increasingly complex...
Steady growth for private LTE, 5G
Worldwide revenues for private LTE/5G infrastructure will reach $5.2 billion in 2027, according to a new forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC). This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21% over the 2023-2027 forecast period. Worldwide...
Kholiwe Makhohliso to lead SAP in southern Africa
SAP has announced the appointment of Kholiwe Makhohliso, as its new MD for southern Africa. Sergio Maccotta, senior vice-president for Middle East South and Africa at SAP, says Makhohliso joins the company at a pivotal time. "Organisations throughout Southern Africa...
NCR completes acquisition of Altron business unit
NCR has completed the acquisition of the banking technology services business unit of Altron Managed Solutions in South Africa. The transaction enhances NCR services capabilities, and further expands the reach of NCR ATM as-a-service banking technology, in South...
How does Africa stack up when it comes to business travel?
In the dynamic world of business travel, South Africa is wrestling with economic pressures, rising inflation, an evolving aviation industry, and emerging trends that are drastically reshaping the landscape. Bonnie Smith, GM of FCM, shares some insights on how South...
Introducing the sustainable CTO
By Greg Lavender - Humanity is at a critical point in history. We face the convergence of two major forces: sustainability and digitalisation. As we approach 2030 - the target date set by both the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the US...
Ransomware the most widespread malware as a service
The Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence team has presented a new study that reveals ransomware as the most widespread malware as a service (MaaS) over the past seven years. The study is based on research conducted on 97 malware families that have been distributed...
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PCI DSS may simplify PoPI compliance
South African businesses are busily preparing for the implementation of the Protection of Personal Information (PoPI) Act, undergoing audits and testing compliancy. This is a large task on its own, however many organisations are simultaneously busy with complying to...
Fax is dead – or is it?
Inevitably, when people and organisations think about fax, it is considered a non-essential and outdated technology that has been replaced by email and scanned documents. But according to the IDC, fax remains a vital communications tool and has an important role in...
Online short courses from Digital Skills Academy
South Africans seeking to take advantage of growing corporate demand for specialist digital skills could increase their employability with industry-ready short courses in the fields of coding, digital design, data science, digital business, and digital marketing and...
Vodacom to live stream Zahara album launch
Vodacom and Warner Music have secured exclusive streaming rights to multi-award winning Afrosoul singer Zahara's album launch happening at The Good Luck Bar on 20 October 2017 at 7pm. This is her much awaited fourth studio album entitled 'Mgodi'. The album launch will...
Africa key to feeding the world
Africa holds the key for feeding the 9-billion people that will inhabit this planet by 2050. That's the word from the president of the African Development Bank and 2017 World Food prize laureate Dr Akinwumi Adesina, during his Norman Borlaug Lecture delivered on World...
ESET works with Google to halt malware
ESET has launched Chrome Cleanup, a new scanner and cleaner for Google Chrome designed to help users browse the web safely and without interruption. Chrome Cleanup will be available for all Google Chrome users running on Windows. As cyber-attacks become more complex...
AfricaOnline celebrates 20 years in Ghana
While Africa still has very real infrastructure development challenges, the continent continues to embrace the digital economy as a platform for growth and new opportunities. This is evident in the milestone reached by Ghana's oldest ISP, AfricaOnline. "It's been a...
International Kanban training course by DVT
Software development and testing specialist DVT is offering a 50% discounted rate for their 2-day international Kanban training course taking place in Cape Town on 23 October and in Johannesburg on 26 October through its specialist training division, The DVT Academy....
Obsidian joins forces with DevOpsDay
Obsidian Systems, the South African training partner of Atlassian, will be attending the upcoming DevOpsDay in Cape Town from November 6 to 7 and showcase how the DevOps approach is improving business processes faster and more efficiently than was previously possible....
Let’s chat about HR bots
We've become used to doing all manner of tasks without needing input from someone else. Using our mobile device or computer, we regularly manage our finances, purchase theatre tickets, buy clothes, book doctor appointments ... the list is seemingly endless and only...
Developer – C# (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Parvana Responsibilities: Deliver code that is functional, understandable, maintainable and testable. Work closely with analysts, documenters and testers. Automated testing of features developed. Deliver technical documentation as and when required. Act as a mentor to...
GIS Technician: Business Systems at City of Cape Town – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
SPATIAL PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT ? DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT GIS TECHNICIAN: BUSINESS SYSTEMS BASIC SALARY: R441 682 PER ANNUM ? SPE 49/24 ? VARIOUS Requirements: A relevant three-year tertiary qualificationAt least two (2) years' appropriate experience within a GIS...
Senior DevOps Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Are you a Senior DevOps Support Engineer looking for an exciting new adventure? Our client has an amazing opportunity for a permanent role based in the Western Cape on a great hybrid model and fantastic benefits. Minimum Requirements: Matric6-8 years of experience as...
Junior Web Developer (JavaScript, HTML, CSS)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Digital Transformation Specialist seeks an ambitious & talented coder to fill the role of its next Junior Web Developer. You will be responsible for configuring / building and customizing systems according to company specifications, building...
Project Manager 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...
Software Developer
A senior software developer is needed to join our dynamic company. The developer will be part of an agile development team and will have a dual role of responsibility, namely, to be responsible for all deployment functions and to assist with the development of...
Network Engineer
Network Engineer with valid CCNP Certification. A) Herewith is a summary of the position: The offer will be dependent on your current/ latest incomeThis is a 5-year Fixed Term Contract with the possibility of extensionB) Should you consider this an opportunity to...
Intermediate Full Stack Developer (Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:Our partner is a globally acknowledged business consulting firm with expertise in enterprise resource planning, corporate performance management, business intelligence, financial and costing principles, shared services, and employee performance management....
Junior Web Developer (JavaScript, HTML, CSS) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Digital Transformation Specialist seeks an ambitious & talented coder to fill the role of its next Junior Web Developer. You will be responsible for configuring / building and customizing systems according to company specifications, building...
Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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...
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