AI is driving more breaches, at an average cost of $6m

One in four malicious breaches were AI-enabled – a 56% increase over last year – and these breaches cost an average of $6-million, roughly $1-million more than the global breach average of $4,99-million. This is among the findings from IBM's 2026 Cost of a Data Breach...

AI automation is having an impact on entry-level hiring

Nearly a quarter (22%) of CHROs report that at least one business leader in their organisation has stopped hiring for entry-level roles due to AI automation, according to Gartner. The 4Q25 Gartner survey of 110 heads of HR also found that 95% of organisations have...

Africa’s young people want jobs, clean government

Africa’s young people are more optimistic about the future of their countries, economies and the continent than at any point since the pandemic - but they are demanding jobs, cleaner government, safer communities, a stronger political voice and a model of democracy...

Even without data centres, Africa faces water bankruptcy

A new United Nations (UN) report says the world has moved past a water crisis into water bankruptcy – and Africa’s utility numbers already show what that looks like.

BMW starts global rollout of Nvidia Omniverse

BMW Group is going digital-first by using the virtual world to optimise layouts, robotics and logistics systems years before production really starts. The automaker is expanding its use of the Nvidia Omniverse platform for building and operating industrial metaverse...

Data and analytics teams struggle to add value

Less than half of data and analytics (D&A) leaders (44%) reported that their team is effective in providing value to their organisation, according to a new Gartner survey. Chief data and analytics officers (CDAOs) must focus on presence, persistence and...

The future of wearables is medical

Wearable technology and medical devices have many prominent synergies. Electronic devices on the body are perfectly placed for sensors to collect data relevant to healthcare, with communication options allowing them to be the gateway to digital health data. Common...

Something for the history buffs …

It may come as a surprise to many that today, 6 September, marks the day in which an electric car set a new speed record for the first time - 6 September 1900, to be precise. On this date, Andrew L Riker managed to achieve a speed of 46,47km/h, beating out his petrol...

Social media, fake news create new demand for media literacy

Reading and writing used to be enough on World Literacy Day, but now being able to filter what we read is an essential part of children's development. It's World Literacy Day this Sunday, 8 September 2019 - a day set aside by the United Nations to celebrate literacy...

What’s needed for Africa to leapfrog?

Kathy Gibson is at the World Economic Forum on Africa in Cape Town – The next stage of digital innovation could come from Africa: the ingredients to create digital economies are all there and some key interventions could stimulate massive growth. This is the word from...

Now for the hard slog towards African unity

Kathy Gibson is at the World Economic Forum on Africa in Cape Town – The World Economic Forum meeting in Cape Town this week has heard a lot about Africa as a rising continent, and as a united region in a fractured world. But what needs to be done to make the vision a...

Is 4IR relevant for Africa?

Kathy Gibson is at the World Economic Forum on Africa in Cape Town - Is Africa ready to embrace the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR); or should it be focusing on more basic imperatives? That’s the question that got emotions running high at a panel discussion on the...

Africa maps strategies to get on board with 4IR

Kathy Gibson is at the World Economic Forum on Africa in Cape Town – African leaders are keen to get on board the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) – but a lot needs to be done to make the dream a reality. “Globally we are witnessing heightened human and political...

Digital ID for inclusivity, service delivery

Kathy Gibson is at the World Economic Forum on Africa in Cape Town - The digital identity agenda will help to foster better inclusivity across Africa. Nineta Diop, founder and president of Femmes Africa Solidarite, points out that refugees are an ongoing problem that...

More News Today

No Results Found

The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.

IT Quality Test Analyst

Purpose of The Role: To ensure a quality product is delivered, the IT Quality Test Analyst will work closely as part of the software delivery team and will assist with testing life cycle activities to ensure successful completion of business initiatives. Furthermore,...

Business Analyst : Salesforce

A market-leading South African ISP is looking for a Business Analyst with salesforce experience to join their team.Purpose: Business Analysts focus on business improvements and project successes.They guide businesses to improve processes and efficiency by making...

Intermediate .Net Developer

Our client is seeking a skilled Intermediate .Net Developer. This exciting venture is available in the Durbanville, Cape Town area. This is provides a candidate a healthy balance of remote and office work through their hybrid model while enjoying the perks of a perm...

Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.Client Details:A top international company, with a head office in the US, this organisation is focussed on leading edge problem solving. Proven ability to find solutions to problems is essential combined with a strong academic background. The...

Developer – PYTHON (MASTER) (1001886) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Role: Our client develops exciting software using modern tools, techniques and methodologies. Responsibilities: Product design, programming, bug verification, and testing of computer programs for software products and/or customer applications. Researching...

Developer – C#/.Net (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.Client Details:Our client is a solid, blue-chip, trusted and large consulting company, which offers the option to be remote or client based. They do work with all staff to define career paths and encourage mentoring as a way of helping pass...

View more career listings on our Careers Section