Staffing shortages, rising costs, weak support slows hospitality recovery
South Africa’s hospitality sector is facing growing concerns that threaten its long term stability and growth, according to the inaugural Hospitality Asset Management Company (HAMAC) South African Hoteliers Report. The report reveals that 77% of hoteliers identify...
What you need to know about the new face of banking fraud
One of the fastest-growing and most dangerous scams targeting South African consumers involves something many people have never heard of: RAT attacks. According to Bonolo Sebolai, head of fraud at TymeBank, these scams rely on tricking customers into giving criminals...
AI-optimised IaaS set to grow AI infrastructure
AI-optimised infrastructure as a service (IaaS) is emerging as the next disruptive growth engine for AI infrastructure. As a result, end-user spending is projected to grow 146% by the end of 2025, according to Gartner. The AI-optimised IaaS market includes spending on...
Organisations fail to train AI users on security
A massive 72,5% of professionals surveyed in South Africa say that they use artificial intelligence (AI) tools for work tasks – but only 30% have received training on the cybersecurity aspects of using neural networks, which is one of the critical elements of...
Oracle and AMD expand AI partnership
In Q3 of next year, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) will be a launch partner for the first publicly available AI supercluster powered by 50 000 AMD Instinct MI450 Series GPUs. Demand for large-scale AI capacity is accelerating as next-generation AI models outgrow...
CFOs trim overhead, retain revenue growth ambitions
Chief financial officers (CFOs) are entering the 2026 budget cycle with a clear mandate to balance growth ambitions with disciplined cost management amid economic uncertainty, according to a survey by Gartner. According to Gartner’s 2026 Budget Assumptions survey of...
Vodacom launches Eco-Warriors Sustainability Competition
Vodacom South Africa has launched the Eco-Warriors Sustainability Competition, a nationwide learner-led initiative set to mobilise the country’s next generation of environmental leaders. Targeting Grade 9 to 11 learners from Vodacom-supported Schools of Excellence...
SA users continue to invest in crypto
South Africans continue to demonstrate an appetite for cryptocurrency, with more than 530 000 new customers signing up to Luno in the past 12 months. This brings the platform's South African user base to over 6,3-million, out of 15-million customers worldwide. Luno's...
Windows 10 end-of-life drives PC shipments up
Worldwide PC shipments totaled more than 69-million units in the third quarter of 2025, an 8,2% increase from the third quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner. “In the third quarter of 2025, worldwide PC shipments were driven by the Windows 10...
Insurance industry continues to weather economic storms
Insurance companies in South Africa were not only able to sustain, but were able to build on the robust financial results reported in 2023 – carrying forward the momentum and gains established that previous year, according to the KPMG Insurance Industry Survey for...
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Use AI to counter fraudsters who use it too
As the world of financial crime continues to evolve, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has become both a tool for fighting fraud and a weapon for those perpetrating it. Speaking at the recent 17th Annual ACFE Africa Conference and Exhibition, Stephanie...
Identify low-hanging fruit when automating with voice bots
Adopting voice bots or virtual agents makes a lot of sense for a wide variety of companies, particularly those with high and varying call volumes. By Ryan Falkenberg, CEO of Clevva Rather than trying to hire and train temporary staff for peak periods, virtual agents...
Supply chain education is vital
Supply chains have never been as volatile as they are today, impacted by health crises like the Covid-19 pandemic, geopolitical conflict, climate change and economic instability. Amid the uncertainty, however, one thing that is certain is the growing demand for...
Commercial TVs elevate the guest experience
In the competitive hospitality landscape, creating exceptional guest experiences is of the utmost importance. From the moment visitors arrive, every aspect of the property should immerse them in an atmosphere of luxury and seamless service. However, hoteliers often...
What businesses need to know about cyber insurance
Cyber insurance has become a crucial safety net for businesses, particularly in the face of escalating ransomware attacks. By Greg Day, vice-president and global chief information security officer at Cybereason This financial safeguard promises protection against the...
Ignore employee burnout at your peril
Employee burnout is a serious challenge facing companies of all sizes in South Africa. As businesses navigate a competitive environment and difficult economic conditions, they are often pressured to “do more with less.” Unfortunately, this often results in employees...
Commvault buys Clumio to accelerate AWS cyber resilience
Commvault will acquire Clumio, which provides data protection for critical cloud data in AWS. The transaction enables Commvault to leverage Clumio’s AWS offerings to provide cyber resilience to next generation applications built on AWS. Clumio serves a wide range of...
How to revitalise a stagnant education system
In the last century, almost every aspect of our world has changed - except one: classrooms. If you compare a classroom from 1924 with one from today, you'll notice very little difference, writes Shaun Fuchs, founder and CEO of Centennial Schools. This may seem like a...
Axiz partners with Duracell
Axiz is collaborating with Duracell Energy to expand access to advanced energy solutions across Africa. The partnership will address the increasing demand for energy independence and sustainability, offering homes and businesses greater control over their energy...
Plentify and Herholdts partner to launch SolarBot
Home energy management company Plentify has announced a strategic partnership with solar and electrical solutions distributor Herholdts to launch SolarBot, an intelligent controller for home solar and battery systems. “Herholdts is a pioneer in the solar and...
Backend Developer (C#.Net) (CPT/JHB Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A growing global FinTech company seeks the coding talents of a strong strategic-thinking Backend Developer to ensure the successful delivery of its technical roadmap. Operating within an Agile framework, you will collaborate with Developers and Project...
Scrum Master 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...
IT Desktop Support Engineer (Tier 1) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client was established in the 90's and while headquartered in Cape Town, they do have a large office in Jhb and great global presence with over 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR,...
Full Stack Developer (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...
Business Analyst (Student Information Systems) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a well-established and highly regarded South African software development company that develops, supports and consults software solutions for the academic sector. With offices in Jhb and Cape Town, they are progressive with regard to...
Principle .Net Developer/Architect – EvdB – Gauteng Pretoria
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Business Analyst (Payment Gateway & Card Processing) Contract (6 months)
ENVIRONMENT:Are you passionate about building world-class payment experiences? Do you have hands-on experience with payment gateway solutions, Online card acceptance and processing, and the South African acquiring landscape? If yes, they would love to meet you. Our...
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IT System Administrator 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...
Digital Implementation Specialist (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
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