20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing

Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...

Unemployed are least likely to prioritise betting spending-limit tools

The online betting group most likely to prioritise debt repayment with a windfall is also the group least likely to ask regulators or operators for spending controls, according to new research from Softswiss. Fewer than four in 10 unemployed South Africans think...

AI-first enterprises will win big if they do it right

Kathy Gibson reports - Enterprises that are reshaping and reinventing business domains around artificial intelligence (AI) are on track to experience great return on investment (ROI) and become more competitive. But there is a currently a big disconnect between AI...

AI leaders join call for a slowdown in new developments

The call for a global slowdown on artificial intelligence (AI) development is gaining traction, with the leaders of the some of the world’s largest AI companies adding their voices. On Saturday, Anthropic CEO Dr Dario Amodei penned an essay calling for AI companies to...

Inadequate or outdated technology stymies innovation

A vast majority of global organisations (80%) agree that inadequate or outdated technology is holding back organisational progress and innovation efforts. In fact, 89% of C-suite executives in South Africa believe legacy infrastructure is greatly hindering their...

AI plays a bigger role in security

Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a significant role in the field of cybersecurity. It has the potential to enhance organisations' incident response capabilities. Cybersecurity companies have been discussing incorporating AI capabilities in various areas,...

Siemens SA, Aspen partner to digitise African vaccine production

A strategic partnership that will enable Aspen Pharmacare to increase production capacity to meet the rising demands for Covid-19 vaccines in Africa. Co-financed by funds from the develoPPP programme of the German Government, digital technologies will enable faster...

Carrier billing spend set to hit $73,8bn on 5G traffic

End user spend via carrier billing will increase to $73,8-billion in 2024, from $54,4-billion in 2021, with growth driven by 5G-based mobile gaming and video subscriptions, according to a new Juniper Research study. To leverage this growth, the report advises...

Intel launches $1bn fund for foundry innovation ecosystem

Intel has announced a new $1-billion fund to support early-stage startups and established companies building disruptive technologies for the foundry ecosystem. A collaboration between Intel Capital and Intel Foundry Services (IFS),  the fund will prioritise...

ISPA calls on South Africans to mark Safer Internet Day

“Together for a better Internet” is the theme of this year’s Safer Internet Day (SID) which has become a landmark event in the global online safety calendar over the past 19 years. In South Africa, the country’s Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) is...

New MD for Cisco sub-Saharan Africa

Cisco has announced the appointment of Hani Raad as MD for sub-Saharan Africa. A 15-year Cisco veteran, Raad brings over 25 years of diverse experience in ICT and executive leadership to the region. He currently leads Cisco’s small and medium enterprise business sales...

Astronauts train for Moon South Pole expedition in the dark

As NASA prepares to send astronauts to the Moon’s South Pole under Artemis, divers at the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) in Houston are setting the stage for future moonwalk training by simulating lunar lighting conditions. At the Moon’s South Pole, the Sun will...

Log4Shell exploitation still alive and well

Discovered in December 2021, Log4Shell quickly became infamous as the vulnerability of the year. Although the Apache Foundation released a patch for this CVE shortly after its discovery, this vulnerability continues to pose a huge threat for individuals and...

Telkom sees growth in mobile broadband, fibre

Telkom increased its customers by 10% during the quarter ended 31 December 2021, to 16,4-million with a blended ARPU of R91.45. Both prepaid and postpaid bases saw an increase in the period under review, with prepaid customers growing 12% year on year to 13,8-million...

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Your accounting system is the backbone of your small, growing business. It helps you keep tabs on expenses and cash flow, automates processes such as invoicing to save your precious time, and ensures that you keep accurate financial records. Choosing the right package...

Bettering the bell curve with engagement

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UCS Solutions achieves new certifications

UCS Solutions has become the first South African company to be awarded ISO20000 certification for IT service management, and the first African company (and fourth globally) to gain ISO22301, the new international standard for business continuity management. Making it...

Westcon appoints marketing director

The Westcon Group has made a key appointment to its South African business with the announcement that Michelle Chettoa has been promoted to the role of marketing director for its local operations. A specialised distributor of technology and communications solutions...

Westcon Group celebrates sales kick off

In June, local value-added distributor, the Westcon Group celebrated its annual sales kick off at the Theatre on The Track in Kyalami, Johannesburg, South Africa.  The theme for the event was The Wizard of Oz, and the team used the concept of the Yellow Brick Road as...

Research firms rank Ricoh tops for MPS

Quocirca has named Ricoh the leader of managed print services (MPS) for the third consecutive year. Ricoh saw double-digit business growth in 2013 by helping businesses improve their performance by digitising information, streamlining workflows and more quickly...

NFS Technology to focus on West Africa

NFS Technology, the specialist software company that supplies software for the hospitality industry, including for the conference and video conferencing markets, has announced it is to launch an aggressive campaign in West Africa, following the landing of its first...

A-tek Distribution launches in South Africa

Based in the heart of Cape Town’s City Centre, A-tek Distribution assists consumers, resellers and vendors in meeting the growing demand for quality products within the tech sector. Focusing on retail, channel and online sales, A-tek is able to offer a range of...

Huawei unveils Ascend P7 LTE smartphone

Huawei has unveiled the highly anticipated Huawei Ascend P7. Building on the success of Huawei Ascend P6, the new 4G LTE-enabled smartphone redefines smartphone excellence with top-notch features, ultra-fast connectivity, and easier navigation in a beautifully crafted...

Hybrid cloud solution from Suse, UShareSoft

Suse and UShareSoft have announced UForge for Suse Cloud, the first ready-to-run hybrid cloud solution based on Suse Cloud, the first enterprise OpenStack distribution, with an integrated store for enterprise application templates and easy-to-use tools for software...

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Java developer with 6 years minimum experience.c#sql.netbanking systems knowledge object orientated dev environment. please do send me your updated cv to [Email Address Removed] Desired Skills: Java Programming Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Banking Learn...

Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Embark on a transformative journey as a Senior Business Analyst specializing in SAP. Bring your seasoned expertise to the forefront, translating business requirements into effective SAP solutions. Leverage your comprehensive understanding of SAP modules to optimize...

Software Developer II – Gauteng Johannesburg

"Wanted: Software Developer with a knack for coding and a love for numbers! Join our bank and help us turn algorithms into 'algorhythms'!" Key Roles & Responsibilities: Provide Maintenance and support of software in environments of accountability.Develop unit and...

Software Support Engineer T1 – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a prominent player in CRM and Contact Centre solutions within the Southern African region, is known for its utilization of cutting-edge technology to serve an enthusiastic customer base. They are currently in search of a First Line Support...

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ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Mid-Level Software Developer who thrives under pressure is sought by a fast-paced Specialist in End-to-end IT Management and Consultative IT Services. You will develop commercial-grade web applications, conduct Planning / Estimation...

Lead Software Developer (Senior)

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Senior Front-End Developer

Step into the forefront of web development as our Senior Front-End Developer. With expertise in Angular, React, and SEO best practices, you'll craft immersive user experiences and optimize site visibility. Lead the charge in building responsive, high-performance web...

Data Architect at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Highly innovative organisation which only employs the best. Their focus is on continual learning, constantly adapting and keeping ahead of the market. The focus is on R&D, you will have the opportunity to work on new projects (no boring legacy...

C# Software Developer

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