Matric pass rate at record high
The Department of Education has announced an 88% matric pass rate for the class of 2025, with more than 656 000 learners achieving the National Senior Certificate. More than 900 000 candidates wrote at about 6 000 centres, says Siviwe Gwarube, minister of basic...
Minister debunks ‘myth’ of 30% pass mark
Minister of basic education Siviwe Gwarube has debunked the popular myth that 30% is the matric pass mark. “We must put this stubborn myth to rest,” she says, adding that the National Senior Certificate (NSC) is earned by meeting minimum requirements across a full...
New head for Ericsson South Africa
Sandile Dhlomo has been appointed head of Ericsson South Africa and a member of the company’s West and Southern Africa leadership team. With over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications and digital industry - and having held several senior roles in the...
Views on US economy improve, but concerns remain
Business executives have a slightly improved view of the economy but continue to be wary of inflation and tariff impacts. This is according to the third-quarter AICPA and CIMA Economic Outlook Survey that polls CEOs, chief financial officers, controllers and other...
The increasing influence of AI on ESG strategies
Companies are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, according to new research from GlobalData. This integration of AI into ESG practices is transforming how organisations approach...
Global regulators endorse blueprint for future digital ecosystems
At the Global Symposium for Regulators this week in Riyadh, telecommunications regulators from around the world have endorsed guidelines to help them build digital ecosystems for essential national services like healthcare, education, and finance. The GSR-25 Best...
Salt Typhoon exposes millions of users’ details
It’s believed that information on every US citizen, and millions of others around the world, have been exposed in a long-standing nation-state attack. The National Security Agency (NSA) and other US and foreign organisations have released a joint Cybersecurity...
Draft tax bill hides a ‘stealth tax’ in unit trust investments
For millions of South Africans, a unit trust or a portfolio of a Collective Investment Scheme (CIS) is one of the pillars of their financial future, serving as a vehicle for retirement savings, children's education funds, and long-term wealth creation. By Joon Chong,...
Smarter school admissions platform unveiled
The upgraded Online Admissions platform for the 2026 school year, developed by Vodacom Business with the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE), has proved to be smarter and simpler, providing a more transparent admissions experience for both parents and department...
South Africans not confident about GNU directions
South Africans remain deeply pessimistic about their country's direction, with 80% saying South Africa is on the wrong track according to Ipsos' latest "What Worries the World1" study. This represents a return to pre-election pessimism levels, despite an initial surge...
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Tech bootcamps help to bridge the skills gap
As we approach the midpoint of 2024, hundreds of thousands of matriculants face critical decisions about their professional future. Tech-based careers, buoyed by the rapid digitisation of almost all aspects of our lives, present lucrative opportunities. By Riaz Moola,...
Cybersecurity research empowers law enforcement
The threat landscape has expanded in recent years as our world has become more interconnected. This has resulted in cybercriminals seeking out more opportunities to exploit vulnerabilities for profit. Emmanuel Tzingakis, technical lead: African and venture markets at...
Do you know your cloud backup responsibilities?
Creating backups is crucial, and many rely on cloud backups to keep our data safe. Yet the majority have the wrong idea of how these backups work and whether their data is actually covered. As we celebrated World Backup Day last month, let's look at who is responsible...
Systems that build resilience key to business success
How quickly a business is able to respond in the face of a disruption could make or break it. In a difficult economic landscape, it's critical to use systems that ensure that the show goes on, even when the lights don't. By Nic Laschinger, chief technology officer of...
Govt urged to level the PPP playing field
The South African government is actively pursuing innovative funding mechanisms to enhance infrastructure financing and delivery. These measures aim to optimise the infrastructure value chain, improve efficiency and attract private sector participation. Leading...
How augmented reality is impacting security
Recently Apple launched its Apple Vision Pro to much fanfare and has pushed the discussion of augmented reality (AR) beyond the realms of gaming and entertainment. From healthcare innovations to retail experiences and manufacturing enhancements, AR has the potential...
Standard Bank launched rapid payments platform enabling Payshap
Standard Bank has launched a corporate rapid payments platform designed to offer corporate clients instant payments. The platform gives businesses the ability to receive and payout money instantly. Additionally, it enables them to onboard suppliers quickly as its not...
Derivco aims to create AI, ML job opportunities
Derivco, which develops software platforms and payment processing for online casino and sports betting, plans to expand its Cape Town and Pretoria offices in line with building its base of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) skills. The...
Tech Wise Solutions forges strategic partnership with Trustwave to strengthen cyber security offerings
Tech Wise Solutions, a leading distributor of innovative technology solutions, is delighted to announce its strategic partnership with Trustwave, a global cyber security and managed security services leader. This collaboration signifies a significant milestone in...
AWS honours top partners
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announved the winners of its 2024 Equity Equivalent Investment Program (EEIP) Partner Awards held on 2 May in Johannesburg. Chris Erasmus, country manager of AWS, says: “The awards were a significant occasion for us to take a moment to...
Digital Implementation Specialist (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
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...
Configuration Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
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...
Senior Data Analyst
Develop and maintain BI/reporting solutions for global IT operations.Turn network data into actionable insights for decision-making.Collect and analyse data from CMDBs, databases, and monitoring tools.Build, migrate, and improve reporting platforms and data...
Software Developer – Senior (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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...
IT System Administrator 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...
Digital Implementation Specialist (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...
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...
Senior Data Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria
Develop and maintain BI/reporting solutions for global IT operations.Turn network data into actionable insights for decision-making.Collect and analyse data from CMDBs, databases, and monitoring tools.Build, migrate, and improve reporting platforms and data...
Solutions Architect (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, headquartered in the USA, offers a great work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at a company with amazing perks and...
Junior Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
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...
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