AI infrastructure will become pervasive, says Huang
AI is becoming the foundation of the “largest infrastructure buildout in human history”, spanning energy and computing infrastructure, AI models and applications. This is the word from Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang, in a discussion with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink...
AI search will play an outsize role in e-commerce
Digital commerce is undergoing a seismic transformation as generative AI platforms become mainstream discovery tools, according to Euromonitor International. Euromonitor International's Voice of the Consumer: Lifestyles Survey 2025 finds that over half of consumers...
Ethernet switch market surges on AI infrastructure
The worldwide Ethernet switch market recorded $14,5-billion in revenue in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25) - a 42,1% YoY increase - fueled by strong growth in the data centre portion of the market as hyperscalers and cloud service providers race to build...
SA’s agriculture sector urged to rethink global strategies
In the face on ongoing geopolitical change, South Africa’s agricultural exporters are being encouraged to reposition their products into non-traditional markets. Speaking at an exclusive side event of the G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting, Paul Makube, senior...
Mars rover discovers potential biosignature
A sample collected by NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover from an ancient dry riverbed in Jezero Crater could preserve evidence of ancient microbial life. Taken from a rock named “Cheyava Falls” last year, the sample - called “Sapphire Canyon” - contains potential...
Rampant online retail set to hit R130bn
Kathy Gibson reports – Online retail is set to account for 10% of all retail spend in South Africa within just a few months, reaching a value of R130-billion by the end of this year. Arthur Goldstuck, MD of World Wide Worx, points out that the online market was worth...
Demand for AI skills in surges
Artificial intelligence (AI) skills are in high demand in the South African job market, with the demand in advertised roles requiring AI expertise increasing by 352% since 2019. This is one of the key insights to emerge from Pnet’s Job Market Trends Report for August...
Africa is most heavily attacked region by cybercriminals
Check Point Research’s latest Global Threat Intelligence Report for August 2025 shows that organisations worldwide faced an average of 1 994 cyberattacks per week and, while this marked a 1% decline from July, it represents a 10% increase YoY - reinforcing that the...
Smartphone attacks are up in 2025
According to Kaspersky data, there were 29% more attacks on Android smartphone users in the first half of 2025 compared to the first half of 2024, and 48% more compared to the second half of 2024. In 2025, Kaspersky detected prominent mobile threats such as SparkCat,...
FTC investigates AI chatbots for children
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered seven companies that provide consumer-facing AI-powered chatbots to provide information on how these firms measure, test and monitor potentially negative impacts of the technology on children and teens. AI chatbots may...
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Innovative solutions for sustainable high-performance computing
High performance computing (HPC) is revolutionising the problem-solving capabilities of engineers, data scientists and other IT specialists across a range of industries, worldwide. By Tony Bartlett, director of data centre compute at Dell Technologies South Africa It...
Virtual healthcare could be a catalyst for social change
According to the United Nations Development Programme, more than 400-million people in sub-Saharan Africa lack access to good health care, representing nearly half of the global total without this essential service. The UNDP's latest Insurance and Risk Finance report...
Supply chain security vital for SA’s digital-first financial system
South Africa's banking sector has always been characterised by forward-thinking mindsets. Like the rest of the continent, digital platforms and services play a crucial role in offering financial services to a majorly underserviced or "unbanked" population. By Monica...
How the digital nomad visa could impact local coders
With South Africa getting closer to rolling out a digital nomad visa, it is a mix of good news for the economy but also a cause for concern about how it might affect our local coders, writes Mvelo Hlophe, CEO of Zaio. Remote work is gaining popularity, allowing...
What are MFA fatigue attacks and how can they be prevented?
Multifactor authentication is a security measure that requires users to provide a second form of verification before they can log into a corporate network. It has long been considered essential for keeping fraudsters out. However, cybercriminals have been discovering...
The value of dynamic spectrum in South Africa
Following the gazetting of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa's (ICASA) position paper on the inquiry into the implementation of dynamic spectrum access and sharing, Paul Colmer, exco member at Wireless Access Provider's Association (WAPA), takes...
Governance strategies to help accelerate the AI opportunity in Africa
Over the past year and a half, we've seen the audience for AI extend from IT experts to almost anyone with access to the internet, writes Akua Gyekye, government affairs director at Microsoft Africa. Thanks to large language models (LLMs), online users can now...
How unified data management can benefit the petrochemical industry
The petrochemical industry heavily depends on data for decision-making, operational efficiency, and compliance. However, it faces major challenges in managing data in remote sites with harsh environments and limited infrastructure, writes Iniel Dreyer, group MD of...
How to evaluate the value proposition of hyperscalers
Cloud service providers are set to continue increasing their presence in South Africa, while meeting local clients' enterprise computing and storage needs. By Eugene De Souza, regional cloud ecosystem lead at Red Hat Just last year, Amazon Web Services (AWS) committed...
What is the future of enterprise connectivity?
At the end of last year, the South African telecommunications services market was worth more than $9,4-billion and on track to continue its 2% compound annual growth rate through 2028. By Tobie van Schalkwyk, business unit manager at Duxbury Networking With...
Intermediate SQL Developer (Somerset West) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an Intermediate SQL Developer are sought to join the team of a leading player in the fresh produce industry offering IT, analytics, and software support services. The ideal candidate should possess expertise in SQL development, report...
Senior Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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Senior Service Desk Engineer 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...
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Our client is seeking a BI Analyst who is willing to work in the field and collaborate closely with farmers. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in data science, Business Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.Experience in a BI Analyst or similar role is a...
Senior Service Desk Engineer 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...
BI Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our client is seeking a BI Analyst who is willing to work in the field and collaborate closely with farmers. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in data science, Business Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.Experience in a BI Analyst or similar role is a...
Technical Specialist: Property – Coverage & Origination
About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Technical Specialist in the Property sector to join a dynamic infrastructure investment team. The successful candidate will ensure that property sector investments are technically sound, financially viable, environmentally...
Project Manager
Our client is seeking a Project Manager for a fully in-office role based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements Bachelors Degree in Project Management or related fields; Diploma in Project Management with National Senior Certificate (NSC)Experience Project management in...
Technical Specialist: Property – Coverage & Origination – Gauteng Halfway House
About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Technical Specialist in the Property sector to join a dynamic infrastructure investment team. The successful candidate will ensure that property sector investments are technically sound, financially viable, environmentally...
Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is seeking a Project Manager for a fully in-office role based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements Bachelors Degree in Project Management or related fields; Diploma in Project Management with National Senior Certificate (NSC)Experience Project management in...
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