Every third mobile POS payment in 2028 will be made in China
Although mobile POS payments have become widely adopted among tech-savvy consumers worldwide, no country comes even close to China - the world's largest mobile payments market. In 2024, almost 570-million Chinese will use mobile wallets for POS payments - twice the...
Open Society Foundations commit $400m for Global South
The Open Society Foundations will commit $400-million over eight years to support the development of green industrial policies that contribute to economic growth in the Global South, significantly scaling up its support of economic development. The new Economic and...
Internet surge slows
An estimated 2,7-billion people - or one-third of the world's population - remain unconnected to the Internet in 2022, according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) which says new data points to slower growth in the number of Internet users than at the...
Pandemic took its toll on WC healthcare workers
When the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a global pandemic in March 2020, the Western Cape soon experienced rapid growth in the number of cases, establishing it as the epicentre of the disease in the country. Now, a new study shows that healthcare workers...
Huawei looking for women entrepreneurs
Huawei South Africa is looking for tech-savvy women business owners to apply for its 2022 Women in Tech digital skills programme which provides free online training in cloud computing, digital marketing and leadership development. The programme seeks to help women...
African genomics surveillance was key in identifying Covid variants
The rapid expansion of genomics surveillance in Africa allowed the continent to describe the introduction and spread of the SARS-CoV-2 variants in African countries in realtime during the Covid-19 pandemic. A major scientific report from Africa featured in the journal...
Perseverance rover finds ancient life on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover is well into its second science campaign, collecting rock-core samples from features within an area long considered by scientists to be a top prospect for finding signs of ancient microbial life on Mars. The rover has collected four samples...
The Merge touted as the most significant crypto event in years
The Ethereum Merge is a "landmark, historic moment" for the entire cryptocurrency market that will be a "major catalyst" driving prices higher in the long term. This is the bullish prediction from deVere Group CEO Nigel Green, as the long-awaited so-called Merge of...
Only a quarter of workers are confident about their careers
Only one in four employees is confident about their career path at their current organisation, according to Gartner. A Gartner survey of more than 3 300 employees conducted in March 2022 revealed that fewer than one in three employees knows how to progress their...
Skills registry aims to boost ICT development, employment
The Internet Services Providers Association (ISPA) has partnerd with the Wireless Access Providers Association (WAPA) and the Wireless Application Service Providers Association (WASPA) to launch phase 1 of the ICT Skills Registry, a searchable database that contains...
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African solar power at a tipping point
Renewable energy, particular solar, is approaching tipping point across Africa, according to experts participating in the upcoming POWER-GEN &DistribuTECH Africa 2016 in Johannesburg. Speaking ahead of the annual exhibition and conference, advisory board members...
Telkom Group’s Openserve to peer at NAPAfrica
In a move to strengthen customer focus through a more flexible and agile operating model, Telkom Group's Openserve wholesale and networks division has announced that it is peering at Africa's largest Internet eXchange Point (IXP), NAPAfrica. Lex van Wyk, CEO, Teraco,...
Business Connexion Group acquires RDC Group
As the appetite for cloud-based solutions continues to grow, a number of enterprise companies are moving towards engineering hardware and software to simplify IT, making use of the cloud to allow for easy adoption. Embracing this shift towards cloud adoption, Oracle...
Fortinet appoints Core Networks as value added distributor
Fortinet, the global leader in high-performance cyber security solutions, announced it has signed a partnership agreement with Core Networks, a value added distributor specialized in wireless solutions, for the distribution of its wireless security solutions in South...
Why has banking fraud not been stopped?
As banking fraud appears to be on the increase, more and more people are asking why it is almost impossible for banks to stop this scourge. This is according to Tjaart van der Walt, Truteq Group CEO and international MD. Truteq Group also boasts offices in Pretoria...
Data and compliance in SA and the EU
In South Africa laws to protect and effectively manage personal data is nothing new. We are all aware of the ongoing implications and impact of POPI, the protection of personal information legislation that has been introduced to safeguard the interests of end users,...
Print Express Online takes next step with Xerox
Print Express Online, South Africa's leading online business stationery printer, has taken the next step in its expansion strategy with the purchase of a new Xerox Colour C70 printer from Cape Office and Bytes Document Solutions. As an online-only printing business,...
Avaya appoints Interdist as African distributor
Interdist, a leading technology distribution company owned by Computer Information Systems (CIS) has signed an agreement with Avaya to market Avaya solutions across Africa. The two companies will focus on driving adoption of Avaya's innovative technology in 27...
Another time bomb waiting to explode
One cannot grasp the scale of the average company's data footprint, especially considering the rapid pace at which new technologies are being introduced. During this process, every bit of that data needs to be managed securely and compliantly, not only in stowage and...
CA Southern Africa signs partnership with In2IT
CA Southern Africa has signed a partnership with In2IT, a leading provider of managed services for remote monitoring and management of critical IT infrastructure. In terms of the agreement, In2IT will be able to provide its clients with an-end-to-end IT monitoring...
Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
This is a remote position. About our client: Headquartered in the USA, our client offers a great remote work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at...
Developer – Java (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Parvana Role: Our client develops exciting software using modern tools, techniques and methodologies. Responsibilities: Build and support applications in a technically exciting and challenging industry. Design, develop, test, document and support applications written...
Developer – Full Stack (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
What you will be doing:Design and deliver functional code that aligns with the product backlog.Engage actively in Agile software development processes.Contribute to UX and UI design discussions to optimise development efforts.Provide architectural advice when...
Technical Specialist (Mechatronic / Mechanical Engineering) – Western Cape Oakdale
Our client, in the Agri Sector, is currently looking to employ a young and dynamic Technical Application Specialist to their team based in Cape Town. Mechatronic / Mechanical Engineering degree essential.A wonderful career opportunity awaits you.Requirements:Degree in...
Junior Data Analyst – Remote Remote
Ready to step into the world of Fintech with a Company and team that use data driven technology for their financial product ? Join a company where what they say they do - they mean! Summary:The Junior Data Analyst role focuses on assisting the data analytics team in...
Graduate – Systems Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, a listed global leader that provides innovative solutions, is committed to helping some of the world's most well-known brands tackle their most pressing business challenges. With a reputation as a trusted partner to global organisations,...
Java Developer
Java DeveloperJoin our client's team as a Java Stack Wizard, where your expertise will be the driving force behind our cutting-edge projects. Dive into frameworks like Spring and Java EE and wield JavaScript superpowers with Angular or React. Harnessing ORM tools like...
Developer – Front-End at Parvana Recruitment
What you will be doing:Develop the website / ecommerce platform using Agile methods, ensuring a seamless user experience from start to finish.Integrate ecommerce features, payment gateways, and user accounts smoothly and efficiently.Focus on delivering a high-quality...
Intermediate C# Developer (KG)
Responsibilities/Tasks:·Implementing code that can be reused on multiple platforms·Breaking down complex issues into smaller manageable tasks·Support existing and develop new functionality and components.·Understand existing product and domain elements and work with...
Java Developer – Junior Intermediate
As a Java Developer at our innovative software development company, you will be part of our dynamic team, tasked with solving complex technical challenges. Your role involves determining and identifying technical requirements through interactions with business...
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