Mankind’s first journey to another star set for 2029 launch

Plans are underway for mankind’s first journey to another star – a trip that is expected to take about 80 000 years. The Fermi Explorer Mission, a nonprofit organisation, hopes to set off for Alpha Centauri by 2029. The more than 40-trillion kilometre journey is...

IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

As African CEOs embrace AI, ROI is still elusive

By Kathy Gibson - African companies are in the middle of learning and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and adapting to the changes it brings. But they are also looking beyond adoption at how to measure value from their AI investments, says Ladi Asuni, partner...

Africa moves from AI ambition to action

AI has moved from potential to proven economic value and while ambition setting is near universal across economies, execution speed is the differentiator, according to Boston Consulting Group’s The AI Maturity Matrix 2026: AI Is Transforming How Economies Develop and...

Young scientists bag cash prizes at 2023 Eskom Expo ISF

The 2023 Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF) has reached a life-altering culmination as some young scientists emerged victorious, winning prestigious bursaries to advance their education, while others claimed substantial cash and other prizes. The fair was...

Standalone 5G network market set to hit $33,4bn

The global standalone 5G network market size is expected to reach $33,42-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 54,3% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new study conducted by Grand View Research. The increasing demand for standalone (SA) 5G networks in applications...

Employees need support for remote working

As businesses try to overcome the uncertainty of the past few months, they have been forced to work remotely to maintain business continuity. An IQbusiness survey aims to understand the current landscape in which many South African professionals find themselves....

CFOs key in driving digital transformation

As digitalisation gathers traction, the role of the chief financial officer (CFO) is changing - indeed the role itself is being digitalised. This is the word from Arthur Goldstuck, MD of World Wide Worx, presenting the result of the Sage South Africa CFO 3.0 research....

IFIP set to release code of ethics

The International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) is preparing to launch a code of ethics to serve as an exemplar for ethical behaviour in the ICT sector. This was announced by Moira de Roche, non-executive director of the Institute of Information...

Unused smartphones could have R1bn value

South African consumers are sitting on a goldmine - their unused smartphones could be worth literally billions. Estelle Nagel, brand marketing manager at Gumtree, comments: "According to ICASA's State of the ICT Sector report, South Africa's smartphone penetration...

There’s an urgent need to address gender imbalances

Although South African women are making great strides within the workplace, corporate South Africa has more work to do to effectively transform boardrooms. The Covid-19 pandemic has further exposed deep-rooted inequalities in social, political and economic systems,...

Start-up launches HIV self-testing platform

Aviro Health, a start-up supported by the University of Pretoria's (UP) technology incubator and accelerator, TuksNovation, has launched a chatbot-based platform that offers people access to HIV self-testing resources, and the information they need to seek treatment...

KZN honoured for outstanding achievement

The winner of the 2020 Stella Clark Teachers Award is Hebert Muzi Gumbi, who teaches Accounting at Mathunjwa High School in Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal. Every year the University of Cape Town (UCT) honours a high school teacher who has been nominated by a former learner...

Closing the gender divide can save lives in emergencies

'Women, ICT and Emergency Telecommunications: Opportunities and Constraints', a new report from ITU and the Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC), highlights that equal access to information and communication technology (ICT) can save lives in emergencies,...

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Scrum Master at Accenture

MID SCRUM MASTERA leading Pan-African telecommunications company is launching a groundbreaking Software Engineering Centre of Excellence (COE); dedicated to building future-focused digital products designed to empower and revolutionize the continent. This is your...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

Client Details: Our client is the leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global and local footprint. This client is very R&D focussed, they are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly...

Senior Solutions Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

An exceptional opportunity awaits a dynamic individual with the right qualification and experience to assume the position of a Senior Solutions Developer. Minimum Requirements (must be met in order to be considered for this position): A minimum of three (3) year IT or...

Infrastructure and Security Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg

Welcome to the Concrete Jungle - Johannesburg !!! Miss the Rush Our Traffic with a Hybrid Working Model !!! Are you a talented and experienced Project Manager with a passion for infrastructure and security? Do you have a track record of successfully delivering complex...

Senior Business Analyst (Remote/Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic, knowledgeable, and deeply experienced Senior Business Analyst is sought by a provider of cutting-edge HealthTech solutions to the Public Health sector. You will partner collaboratively working closely with technical teams to analyse and design...

Software Engineer (Typescript, React, Node.js)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a comprehensive digital agency located in Reading, UK, and Stellenbosch, South Africa, is in search of a skilled Software Engineer to become a valuable member of their team. As a problem solver, you will collaborate with both customers and...

Power BI Developer at Datonomy Solutions

· Understand business requirements in the BI context and design data models to transform raw data into meaningful insights.· Create dashboards and interactive visual reports using Power BI· Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) with clear objectives and...

D365 FO Technical Consultant (Developer)

Our client in the Consulting Industry requires the appointment of a Senior D365 FO Technical Consultant (Developer).A Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (D365 FO) technical consultant plays a vital role in implementing and customizing the D365 FO system according...

Senior Business Analyst (Remote/Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic, knowledgeable, and deeply experienced Senior Business Analyst is sought by a provider of cutting-edge HealthTech solutions to the Public Health sector. You will partner collaboratively working closely with technical teams to analyse and design...

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