The growing importance of AI sovereignty

A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organisations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change - reinforcing the growing importance of AI...

The glue that holds the Sagrada Familia towers together

The construction of the Sagrada Familia’s central towers marks the most complex structural challenge in the basilica’s history. It is also a novel and unexpected use of superglue. An advanced Loctite solution from Henkel has been instrumental in raising the dramatic...

Why don’t cancer medicines work the same for everyone?

By Susanna Ray - Cancer treatment has become more precise over time, as doctors first classified the disease by where it began in the body and, more recently, by the mutations found inside cancer cells to help find the right drugs to treat it. But why can two people...

Location data sharing raises privacy risks

Your mobile browsers could be sharing your location data. To understand the extent of location tracking in mobile browsers, cybersecurity firm Surfshark has analysed 15 popular applications and discovered that more than half of them gather location data. Four of them...

Saudi’s Humain ploughs $3bn into xAI

Saudi Arabia’s Humain has announced a $3-billion strategic investment in xAI as part of the company’s Series E financing round. The investment was made ahead of xAI’s acquisition by SpaceX in early February. With this transaction, Humain became a significant minority...

Blackwell Ultra delivers better performance, cost savings

The Nvidia Blackwell platform has been widely adopted by leading inference providers such as Baseten, DeepInfra, Fireworks AI and Together AI to reduce cost per token by up to 10x. Now, the Nvidia Blackwell Ultra platform is taking this momentum further for agentic...

Passenger demand buoys airline industry

Airlines are filling more seats as passenger demand for air travel continues on its upward trajectory, according to the lates figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for August. The industry body says highlights from the latest report include:...

Steady growth in global air cargo

Global air cargo markets continue to show resilience, according to the latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which shows modest, but steady, growth for August Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 4,1% compared...

Despite Windows 10 end of life, PC refreshes are patchy

PC shipments during the third quarter of 2025 grew 9,4% from the prior year, with global volumes reaching 75,8-million units, according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. “While...

Agentic AI: supply exceeds demand

The current supply of agentic AI models, platforms and products far exceeds demand, which will result in consolidation and market correction, according to Gartner. Gartner analysts anticipate that agentic AI markets will consolidate in the short term as hype and fear...

These are the most valuable AI use cases for customer service

As organisations seek to maximize the impact of their AI investments, Gartner has identified the most valuable use cases for AI in service and support functions. A Gartner survey of 265 service and support leaders from a variety of industries and business in April and...

Security, affordability will shape a new era for energy

Energy security and affordability have moved to the forefront in many regions as the global energy transition has entered a more turbulent, complex phase, shaped as much by infrastructure realities and geopolitical risk as by decarbonisation ambitions. Drawing on...

AMD, OpenAI to deploy 6 gigawatts of AMD GPUs

AMD and OpenAI have announced a 6 gigawatt agreement to power OpenAI’s next-generation AI infrastructure across multiple generations of AMD Instinct GPUs. The first 1 gigawatt deployment of AMD Instinct MI450 GPUs is set to begin in the second half of 2026. Under the...

Gold price tops $4 000 … can it go higher?

Gold has broken through $4 000 an ounce for the first time and Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, says the rally underlines investors’ unease about debt, inflation, and policy direction - though questions are now emerging about how much further it can go. “Gold at $4...

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Cross-border payments in Africa soar

The pivotal role of digital accessibility for goods and services has become abundantly clear over the past few years. The global economy, now more than ever, relies on the seamless flow of transactions across borders, writes Arthi Narayanan, lead payments consultant...

Is your business safe from electrical hazards?

Every year, R7-billion is paid out by the Compensation Fund and Rand Mutual Assurance to address occupational injuries and diseases in South Africa. This statistic highlights the pressing need for improved health and safety practices in workplaces across the country....

From big data to better data

Organisations have traditionally valued volume, velocity and variety as the classic drivers of 'big data'. However, as we start to explore the promise of increased efficiency and creativity from generative AI, we must also address the remaining two 'Vs' - the value...

Transition to QCTO creates uncertainty

A pivotal shift for South Africa's skills development sector, the recent announcement of a three-year extension to the S12H tax incentive, has sparked both relief and renewed uncertainty for companies. While welcomed, it has brought some pressing questions to the fore...

Talent-on-demand a strategic advantage against skills shortages

In today's business landscape no leader is untouched by the challenges of skills shortages or economic, political, or global market uncertainties. In this shifting world of work, talent-on-demand can provide both flexibility and stability, precisely when it's needed. ...

Are criminal record, credit history open to employer scrutiny?

During the recruitment process, it is common practice for many employers to ask prospective employees questions about their criminal and credit records. The purpose, in general, is to ascertain the candidate's suitability for the position. At first glance, this...

Nedbank wins Forrester 2024 Customer-Obsessed Enterprise Award

Nedbank Retail and Business Banking has won Forrester's Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) 2024 Customer-Obsessed Enterprise Award. The award recognises organisations that are putting customers at the center of their business strategy to accelerate growth. Nedbank...

Fundza secures funding to boost multilingualism

In celebration of Africa Day last Saturday (25 May 2024), the Fundza Literacy Trust proudly has announced its commitment to enhancing access to reading and writing resources in South Africa by providing content in multiple indigenous languages. This effort underscores...

Tech advances can help drive sustainable construction

Globally, the building and construction industry has been putting more emphasis on using energy-efficient technologies and equipment to reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption in buildings. Morag Evans, CEO of Databuild This has resulted in the integration of...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...

Backend Developer (C#.Net) (CPT/JHB Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A growing global FinTech company seeks the coding talents of a strong strategic-thinking Backend Developer to ensure the successful delivery of its technical roadmap. Operating within an Agile framework, you will collaborate with Developers and Project...

Scrum Master 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...

IT Desktop Support Engineer (Tier 1) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client was established in the 90's and while headquartered in Cape Town, they do have a large office in Jhb and great global presence with over 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR,...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

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...

Business Analyst (Student Information Systems) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a well-established and highly regarded South African software development company that develops, supports and consults software solutions for the academic sector. With offices in Jhb and Cape Town, they are progressive with regard to...

Principle .Net Developer/Architect – EvdB

This role, within a flat organizational structure, requires both leadership skills and technical expertise, as well as a willingness to undertake tasks from solution design to core functionality development.Key responsibilities include:• Architect and develop...

Backend Developer (C#.Net) (CPT/JHB Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A growing global FinTech company seeks the coding talents of a strong strategic-thinking Backend Developer to ensure the successful delivery of its technical roadmap. Operating within an Agile framework, you will collaborate with Developers and Project...

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