Fear of judgement pushes AI use for mental health
With the growing adoption of AI chatbots, more people are now using them for mental health support. To explore this trend, Cognitive FX surveyed American adults who have used AI chatbots for mental health-related concerns. Key findings from the survey include: ...
AI put to work on solutions for youth unemployment
A University of Cape Town (UCT) researcher has secured a prestigious international research grant to investigate whether artificial intelligence (AI) can improve employment prospects for unemployed young people in South Africa, placing local youth at the centre of a...
Amid global upheavals, SA’s trade is at a crossroads
South Africa is at a critical juncture in its trade journey. A new white paper released by Verto reveals that, while local businesses face mounting pressures from global tariff disputes, currency volatility and infrastructure challenges, there are also unprecedented...
Innovative young scientists reap their just rewards
The 2025 Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF) ended on a high note as outstanding young scientists were recognised and rewarded for their rigorous and innovative research projects. This year’s event at Emperors Palace brought together the brightest young...
Canal+ to finalise MultiChoice acquisition
The Canal+ offer to acquire Multichoice shares expired on Friday (10 October), with the offer being accepted by shareholders of 92,54% of the outstanding shares. Together with the MultiChoice shares that were already held by Canal+ prior to, these acceptances will...
SA gearing up to lead Africa’s space industry
By 2026, Africa’s space industry is projected to be worth $22,6-billion - and South Africa is gearing up to be at the forefront of this growth creating thousands of jobs, driving innovation, and boosting the national economy. This was the message from Nomfaneko Majaja...
Climate experts call for inclusive prosperity, climate justice
African climate think tanks and experts have called for the support of inclusive decision making spaces by the G20 and accelerated reform of international cooperation institutions to create a more equitable global economic architecture that leaves no one behind....
AIOps features drive cloud-managed revenue higher
Campus NaaS (CNaaS) revenue growth far outpaced the rest of the LAN market with players like Join Digital, Meter, Nile, Ramen, and Shasta Cloud all gaining traction with their LAN-as-a-Utility offers, according to the Dell’Oro Group. “AIOps is a game-changer for both...
Businesses must take responsibility for their e-waste
South Africa’s business sector is under growing pressure to manage old IT hardware responsibly as careless disposal doesn’t just carry the risk of penalties, reputational damage, or even imprisonment under compliance laws - it also means missing out on being part of...
Young entrepreneurs honoured as Anzisha opens 2026 fellowship
Applications for the Anzisha 2026 Fellowship are open, following the conclusion of the 2025 Entrepreneurship Education in Africa Summit. The Fellowship backs Africa’s youngest founders with venture-building support, coaching and a continent-wide peer community to help...
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Data backup administrators the unsung IT heroes
In every organisation, there exists a group of unsung heroes: the data backup administrator. Their responsibility is paramount - safeguarding the company's data. Yet, their significance often remains unnoticed until calamity strikes. By Hemant Harie, group chief...
Prevent cyberattacks by ensuring staff are aware
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Keep your debit and credit card out of a criminal’s digital wallet
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Core business areas where AI can drive revenue
According to the United Nations, artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to contribute up to $15,7-trillion to the global economy by 2030 - of which $1,2-trillion could be generated by Africa. By Andrew Bourne, regional head: Africa at Zoho With the potential...
Don’t write the telephone call’s obituary just yet
In a world where you can wish your mom on her birthday, hail a ride and chat to your bank without ever having to make a phone call, it may seem, on the surface, that voice calls are dead. By Warren Hawkings, MD of Euphoria Telecom And while we may never have to make a...
PayJustNow adds Superbalist to retail base
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MTN Foundation aims to equip unemployed youth
MTN Foundation has invested R14-million to equip 900 unemployed young South Africans with marketable digital skills. Statistics indicate that of the 10-million young people aged between 15 and 35 years in South Africa, 45,5% are unemployed. Only 2,5-million were in...
SANRAL e-tags a smart way to navigate toll plazas
The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) reiterates that e-tags are still the smartest payment method for road users. "Following a recent article in which toll plazas were linked to card cloning and skimming as well as other credit card fraud, we want to...
New MD for Obscure Technologies
Obscure Technologies has announced the appointment of Francois van Hirtum, previously chief technology officer and a founding member of the company, to the position of MD with immediate effect. "Obscure Technologies has enjoyed exponential growth since its...
Empowering the frontline is key to cybersecurity success
Cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving and becoming more sophisticated, requiring organisations to recognise that their employees are both their greatest asset and their greatest vulnerability. By Kumar Vaibhav, lead senior solution architect: cybersecurity at...
Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment
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Solutions Architect 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...
Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
This is a remote position. About our client: Headquartered in the USA, our client offers a great remote work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at...
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About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...
Configuration Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance data-driven decisions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving...
Business Analyst (Finance) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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