10 teams to vie for $2m in prizes in AI and manufacturing innovation
The 10 teams advancing to the semifinalist round of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing have been announced - with each team receiving $50 000 in unrestricted funding to drive inclusive economic growth and sustainable development in Africa. Semifinalists...
Mastercard looks to expand financial inclusion with Smile ID
Mastercard has extended its strategic commercial partnership with Smile ID - an identity verification provider in Africa - to accelerate the rollout of secure digital identity solutions across the continent. The partnership will enable banks, fintechs, mobile money...
Public sector leverages technology to empower citizens
Kathy Gibson reports from Huawei South Africa Connect in Sandton – Technology uptake in the public sector is going to be critical if South Africa is to realise its digital transformation ambitions. The foundation of transformation is connectivity, and infrastructure...
The SA case for digital transformation
Kathy Gibson reports from Huawei South Africa Connect in Sandton – Digital transformation is about more that technology: it can help South Africa to surmount many of its challenges and position itself as a regional leader. This is the word from Will Meng, CEO of...
Digital inclusion key to SA’s economic future
Kathy Gibson reports from Huawei South Africa Connect in Sandton – South Africa needs to use technology as a tool to solve the challenges it faces, while creating new opportunities to make the country more competitive. “There is no doubt that we have reached a new...
ISPA welcomes proposed new policy direction
As the deadline nears for public comment on the Communications Minister’s proposed new policy direction, ISPA says its submission supports the finalisation of the draft direction in its current form. According to ISPA, extending the use of the Equity Equivalent...
Do ‘clingy’ planets trigger their own doom?
Astronomers using the European Space Agency’s Cheops mission have caught an exoplanet that seems to be triggering flares of radiation from the star it orbits. These tremendous explosions are blasting away the planet’s wispy atmosphere, causing it to shrink every year....
Most enterprise software and applications will be multimodal
Eighty percent of enterprise software and applications will be multimodal by 2030, up from less than 10% in 2024, according to Gartner. "The shift to multimodal enterprise software is a fundamental transformation in business operations and innovation," says Roberta...
Crypto wallet market size to top $100bn
The global crypto wallet market size is expected to reach $100,77-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 26,3% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Crypto wallets help users store their private keys securely and use them while carrying...
Sophos celebrates partners
Sophos named its top partners in South Africa and the SADC region at its annual partner conference in Johannesburg. Awards were presented to top-performing partners across several categories: Sophos Partner of the Year – SADC: Logikmind Sophos MSP Partner of the Year:...
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Huawei aims to train 150 000 more in Sub-Saharan Africa
On 28 June, Huawei announced a new plan to train an additional 150 000 people in sub-Saharan Africa over the next three years. The plan comes on top of the ICT leader's initial goal to equip over 100 000 people in the region with digital skills by 2025. Huawei has...
Xinghe Intelligent Network bridges the transition from the Digital Era to the Intelligent Era
"Intelligent technologies are fast approaching, driving us to constantly innovate networking technologies so as to better embrace business changes.” That was the message from Leon Wang, President of Huawei’s Data Communication Product Line during his keynote at Huawei...
Turrito aims to empower IT teams with Argantic acquisition
Internal IT teams face a multitude of unique challenges, requiring specialised skills and experience to address specific needs. Traditional IT systems, which are often rigid and expensive to modify, only intensify these issues. The pressure to rapidly adapt...
Zutari achieves specialist ISO certification for BIM
Infrastructure engineering and advisory practice Zutari has achieved a rare specialist ISO certification for Building Information Modelling (BIM). It underwent a rigorous certification process with the renowned international certification body LRQA. Zutari received...
Westcon-Comstor launches Cisco SMB Breakfast Club
Westcon-Comstor has launched the Cisco SMB Breakfast Club, an initiative aimed at providing insights and engagement opportunities for Comstor partners and resellers. The Cisco SMB Breakfast Club aims to debunk common myths surrounding the complexity, cost, and...
For true financial inclusion smaller markets need equal attention
The potential for mobile money and digital payments to drive financial inclusion is immense. By John Ngari, director: Africa MNOs at Onafriq We can see this potential being unlocked on the African continent as it accounts for 70% of the world's $1-trillion mobile...
Time to step into cost optimisation of FTTB for SMEs
Micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) comprise 90% of companies globally, providing 70% of employment and nearly 50% of the global gross domestic product (GDP). They're the heart of the economy and the pulse of growth within the country, and one of their...
ESG in construction could transform the sector
The growing importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria is having a significant impact on how building projects are planned, executed, and managed in South Africa. If anything, it is reshaping the construction landscape when it comes to...
Cybersecurity tips for business travellers
Business travel fuels growth for many South African companies, driving expansion through new connections, sealing deals, and unlocking opportunities in diverse markets. However, data reveals a significant cost associated with these trips. From August to October 2023,...
Huawei provides a preferred hybrid cloud to accelerate industry intelligence for Africa
Huawei has announced the launch of its Huawei Cloud Stack 8.3 offering at the Huawei Africa Connect 2024 conference, which took place in Johannesburg, South Africa. The launch of the offering was announced in a keynote speech delivered by Hu Yuhai, vice-president of...
Report Developer (Sustainability) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...
Graduate Software Development Programme (CPT / JHB) at Parvana Recruitment
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...
Developer – C# (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment
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 all team...
Business Analyst (Technology) at Parvana Recruitment
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...
Senior Data Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Our Client is looking for a Senior Data Analyst to be responsible for gathering and analysing data on trends, system performance, design flows etc.Key Responsibilities: Prepares reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information and trends.Define and...
WordPress Developer (CPT – Onsite – 3 month Contract to go perm) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A prestigious digital command hub situated in Cape Town is in search of an experienced WordPress Developer. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining WordPress websites and applications. You will collaborate with their creative and...
System Administrator – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a System Administrator to join their team on a contract basis. IT / Finance Responsibilities Maintain and update the supplier master database on relevant systemsEnsure accurate capturing of supplier information and...
Software Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:This award winning software company has offices in the US, UK and South Africa. You will join a talented team of curious, creative and driven individuals who are dedicated to empowering organisations to overcome various business challenges using their...
Software Developer – Senior (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client, a specialised IT firm, partners with organisations to tackle substantial enterprise-level business, system, or project challenges. Their approach combines a proactive "start-now" philosophy with agile development and just-in-time design...
Report Developer (Sustainability) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...
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