Hubble finds the largest chaotic birthplace of planets

Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have imaged the largest protoplanetary disk ever observed circling a young star. For the first time in visible light, Hubble has revealed the disk is unexpectedly chaotic and turbulent, with wisps of material stretching...

Global cloud infrastructure spending climbs 25% to $102,6bn

According to new research from Omdia, global spending on cloud infrastructure services reached $102,6-billion in Q3 2025, representing 25% year-on-year growth. Market momentum remained stable, marking the fifth consecutive quarter in which growth has remained above...

Technology, talent and trust will define the workplace in 2026

With companies increasingly prioritising their employees, they are also recognising that productivity and engagement are driven by how, when and with whom they collaborate rather than solely where they work. Organisations of all sizes are embracing flexible and hybrid...

Swift action needed to unlock AI’s $1trn opportunity for Africa

The African Development Bank has released a report establishing a strategic roadmap for unlocking the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa. Developed under the G20 Digital Transformation Working Group, Africa’s AI Productivity...

The path to growth and efficiency for African banks

Leading banks are reshaping their operations to deliver sustainable growth and cost efficiency. This is according to a new KPMG report, “Banking Transformation: The New Agenda”. Drawing on a global survey of 228 banking leaders, it outlines practical strategies for...

Online voting for AFRINIC board opens today

ISPA, South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB), reminds members of AFRINIC (The African Network Information Centre) that online voting for the organisation’s new board opens today and urges them to vote for specific, worthy candidates....

More threats to software supply chains

Kaspersky reports that, by the end of 2024, a total of 14 000 malicious packages were found in open-source projects, a 48% increase compared to the end of 2023. A total of 42-million versions of open-source packages were examined by Kaspersky during 2024 in search for...

What needs to change to empower MSMEs

With high unemployment remaining one of South Africa’s most urgent challenges, the role of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in scaling job creation and stimulating inclusive economic growth has never been more critical. Yet, as Finfind’s SA MSME Access to...

Study offers guidance to improve access to rabies vaccines

A new study published in the journal Vaccine reveals that improvements in the supply chain and delivery of human rabies vaccines in Tanzania and Kenya could significantly reduce preventable deaths and ensure more efficient use of health budgets. The study was...

Channel veteran Gary Pickford leaves Tarsus

By Mark Davison - After more than 24 years in various roles at the group, Gary Pickford, CEO of Tarsus Distribution, has resigned from the company. Group chief financial officer Emile Burger will take up the reins of the company from Pickford. “It is with a heavy...

SA not progressing in cybersecurity readiness

Kathy Gibson reports - Cybersecurity readiness remains alarmingly low in 2025. Organisations are still struggling with many of the basics, compounded by new complexities introduced by AI and an ongoing skills shortages. This is according to Cisco’s 2025 Cybersecurity...

Tariff shocks, AI disruption strain global growth

The global economic outlook has worsened since the start of the year, as rising economic nationalism and tariff volatility fuel uncertainty and risk stalling long-term decision-making, according to a new World Economic Forum report. The latest Chief Economists...

Most banks are exploring GenAI

Improving operating efficiency is the most common reason banks are considering using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). Banks are also considering using GenAI to improve customer experience and drive business growth. These are among the key finding from a...

Africa’s short-term outlook is resilient

Africa’s economy is projected to increase from 3,3%growth in 2024 to 3,9% in 2025, reaching 45 in 2026, despite mounting geopolitical uncertainties and trade tensions, according to the African Development Bank Group’s flagship 2025 African Economic Outlook report....

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Navigating healthcare uncertainty across Africa

While Africa continues to face challenges around healthcare accessibility and cost, there are glimmers of hope on the digital horizon, writes Rodney Taylor, MD of Guardian Eye. Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to become home to one in three people by the end of the...

How tax automation could boost the digital economy

Pundits often say that digital technology can grow GDP and raise living standards. There is merit to these claims, writes George Karageorgiades, director and cofounder of PaySpace. A 2022 paper published by Chinese researchers in the Frontiers in Public Health journal...

Reinventing the workforce in the age of GenAI

Generative AI (GenAI) has burst onto the scene. It appeared fast and is evolving even faster. It's impact on value chains will fundamentally transform the nature of work, reshaping how businesses deliver value and better experiences for employees and customers. By...

CIPC hack could have serious consequences for SA organisations

The South African Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) holds the registration details of companies, co-operatives and intellectual property rights within a vast database that comprises ID numbers, addresses, contact information and more. It has also...

Veeam recognises top African partners

Veeam Software has announced the winners of the 2023 Veeam ProPartner Awards in Africa, celebrating the achievements and dedication of Veeam Value-Added Resellers (VAR) and Veeam Cloud & Service Provider (VCSP) partners. The award winners have successfully...

Avanti Communications appoints sales director

Avanti Communications has announced the appointment of Chris van Rooyen as its new sales director. Reporting to senior vice-president of sales and South Africa country manager, Gamze Aydin, Van Rooyen will be tasked with new business development and taking Avanti's...

Ransomware attacks are a growing threat for Kenyan businesses

Businesses in Kenya are growing increasingly concerned about being targeted by cyber threats, especially ransomware attacks, which are growing in both frequency and sophistication and can have devastating effects on organisations. By David Mugo, senior solution...

How microgrids could alleviate load shedding

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa recently announced that South Africans experienced 600 hours less load shedding over the past three months than they did in the same period last year. But, while this has been welcomed, the threat of load shedding still...

Fintechs help drive financial inclusion across sub-Saharan Africa

As the Southern African Development Community (SADC) sees growth in fintech operators, it will become easier and safer for people to send money back home, writes Nikki Kettles, executive of licences and payments regulation at Mukuru. With half of Africans migrating to...

Cybersecurity strategies for cloud acceleration in financial services

Effective cybersecurity must align to organisation's needs and take its lead from its requirements. Security must enable, not define. By Todd Schoeman, BT client business director in South Africa Thus, understanding your organisation's operational environment and what...

SAP Basis Consultant at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client is a professional management consultancy and IT services provider, focused on delivering creative and innovative digital solutions. Their client base includes both startups and large corporations, but their mission...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...

Database Administrator – Remote Remote

A well-established short term insurer is seeking to appoint a Database Administrator to ensure that data is available, structured, protected from loss and corruption, and easily accessible. The DBA will be expected to manage, maintains, and secure data in one or more...

Web Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Duties and Responsibilities:Coding and DevelopmentWriting clean and efficient code using languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C## and potentially backend languages like PHP, Python etc.Identifying and resolving issues with website functionality. Website Development...

Technical Support 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,...

Software Developer – Senior (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment

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...

Senior Data Engineer (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment

About the client:Our client is a highly successful NPO. The work you will be involved with is highly impactful and am sure will bring joy as well as provide a highly stimulating and fabulous work experience. What you will be doing:Collaborate with stakeholders to...

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