Helping managers to better leverage AI
Only 8% of HR leaders believe their managers have the skills needed to use AI effectively today, according to Gartner. But despite the low confidence in manager use of AI, a July 2025 Gartner survey of 114 HR leaders revealed that one in three HR leaders say their...
GirlCodeHack 2025 drives African tech innovation
The 11th edition of the annual GirlCodeHack brought together young women from eight African cities: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Nairobi, Kampala, Dar es Salaam and Gaborone, for a 30-hour hackathon that championed cross-border collaboration and highlighting the...
Southern African private equity bouncing back
Southern Africa’s private equity (PE) industry is entering a phase of cautious optimism, with both firms and investors showing renewed confidence despite fundraising pressures and geopolitical concerns, according to the South African Venture Capital and Private Equity...
Longer-term vehicle financing takes off
Light motor vehicle buyers are opting to finance their purchases over longer term contracts, according to Lightstone’s analysis of data gleaned from its Signio platform. There are two consequences from this significant shift towards longer term financing contracts...
The real risk for SA governance is a lack of basic controls
As municipal financial failures escalate and tariff protests erupt across the country, South Africa’s governance crisis is no longer just a public sector issue. It’s a warning bell for every organisation committed to safeguarding their assets, reputation and...
Himla Soodyall recognised with AIMS Lifetime Achievement Award
Professor Himla Soodyall, executive officer of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) has been awarded the prestigious AIMS Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to science, leadership, and the advancement of research in...
US government takes 9,9% equity stake in Intel
The US government has officially taken a stake in Intel, making an effective $8,9-billion investment in the company’s common stock. The government’s equity stake will be funded by the remaining $5,7-billion in grants previously awarded, but not yet paid, to Intel...
Local research seeks African solutions for AI, IP
A researcher at the University of Pretoria (UP) has been awarded a R9,6-million (CA$740 300) grant to explore how intellectual property (IP) law and policy can be harnessed to support inclusive, sustainable and development-driven AI innovation across Africa. Professor...
5G adoption, high-end demand drive MEA smartphones
Smartphone sales in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) grew 3% year-on-year (YoY) in Q2 2025, the region’s second straight quarter of growth, according to the latest research from Counterpoint’s Market Monitor service. The increase was supported by Eid al-Adha sales and...
Maximising impact as a CSCO
Many chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) overestimate their effectiveness compared to C-suite perceptions, according to a survey by Gartner. The research group surveyed 201 executives, including CSCOs and C-suite executives, and found that three-quarters of CSCOs gave...
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AI and its growing impact on compliance
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E-learning learnings to take into 2025
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Check Point Infinity XDR/XPR achieves 100% detection rate
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Qlik placed in Magic Quadrant again
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Cisco debuts WiFi 7 APs
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New MD for Business Partners
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About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...
SAP ABAP Developer (Advanced) 0114 TT
Debug and troubleshoot ABAP code resolving coding and performance issues.Develop programs, function modules & reports based on functional requirements.Enhance standard SAP functionality by utilizing e.g. User Exits, BAdIs, and Enhancements.Create interfaces with...
System Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...
ServiceNow Technical Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
What you will be doing:Define, design, and deliver scalable ServiceNow solutions (ITSM Pro, ITOM [Discovery], HRSD, APM, SPM) for organizational and client needs.Collaborate to gather requirements and translate them into ServiceNow solutions.Establish and enforce...
Junior Business Analyst 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...
Graduate Software Development Programme (CPT / JHB) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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...
Business Analyst (Technology) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...
SAP ABAP Developer (Advanced) 0114 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
Debug and troubleshoot ABAP code resolving coding and performance issues.Develop programs, function modules & reports based on functional requirements.Enhance standard SAP functionality by utilizing e.g. User Exits, BAdIs, and Enhancements.Create interfaces with...
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Technical Business Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
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