Mobile industry emissions are down, but pace needs to pick up

The mobile industry’s operational emissions fell by 8% between 2019 and 2023, even as mobile connections grew by 9% and data traffic quadrupled, according to the GSMA’s fifth annual Mobile Net Zero report released today. The findings show the mobile industry has...

AI agents seen as essential, not just experimental

A new study by the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that enterprises are expected to significantly scale AI-enabled workflows, many driven by agentic AI, relying on them for improved decision making and automation. The AI Projects to Profits study, which...

Africa’s foreign investment hit record high in 2024

The latest World Investment Report from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) highlights a significant rebound in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Africa. In 2024, foreign investment in the continent shot up by 75% to reach $97-billion, representing 6% of global...

How to stay on top of data and analytics trends

Going forward, half of business decisions will be augmented or automated by AI agents; executive AI literacy will drive higher financial performance; and critical failures in managing synthetic data will risk AI governance, model accuracy and compliance. These are...

OpenAI says no to Musk’s OpenAI bid

OpenAI has responded to Elon Musk’s bid to buy the company for $97,4-billion with a firm no. According to chairman Bret Taylor, the artificial intelligence (AI) company is not for sale. Early last week Elon Musk, together with a group of investors, made an unsolicited...

AI generates fear – but CEOs are doing it anyway

A new survey has uncovered a paradox among CEOs: while four in five recognise AI’s potential benefits and plan to integrate it into their operations, many fear it. A massive 74% of respondents are worried that gaps in their knowledge will hinder decisions in the...

Cyberattacks grow ever more sophisticated

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) AI tools are being increasingly used in cybercrime to develop dynamic and sophisticated attack methods, so companies are individuals are having to become more vigilant. This is among the findings from ESET’s Threat Report for...

Finding a balance for GenAI usage now a business imperative

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools are quickly becoming mainstream in the modern work environment fulfilling a range of professional tasks from drafting a report to analysing spreadsheets. A global Kaspersky survey found that 95% of C-suite respondents...

Monitor market continues to recover

The global PC monitor market ended the second quarter of 2024 with 5,9% growth in unit shipments compared to the same quarter a year ago, marking the third consecutive quarter where YoY growth was positive and indicating a recovery of the market, according to IDC’s...

Epson sets up new regional operations

Epson Middle East FZCO has been set up as a new sales company headquartered in Dubai, serving the Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, and Central & West Asia (META-CWA) region. The company will offer Epson’s printing, scanning, visual display, manufacturing and...

Emerging markets drive smart home growth

Global shipments of smart home devices are set to stall once again in 2024 as volume remains flat with 0,6% growth to 892,3-million devices, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Smart Home Device Tracker. High penetration and long...

Google on the hunt for 15 black-owned SA startups

Applications for the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Black Founders programme are now open to black-owned startups in South Africa. The company says the fund is indicative of its commitment to supporting startups in South Africa and recognising the important...

Inclusive participation key for African growth

The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) event wrapped up last week (26 September 2024) in New York, themed: “Unstoppable Africa: Shaping Global Ambitions for Agenda 2063”. The summit emphasised inclusive participation and solution-driven solutions, culminating in...

Positive sentiment creeping into new vehicle market

While the country welcomed the cut in interest rates during September, it wasn’t enough to stimulate new vehicle sales during the month. According to data released by naamsa | the Automotive Business Council, the South African new vehicle market declined 4,1%...

More News Today

Altron delivers resilient annual results

Altron Group has reported that continuing revenue for the financial year period ended 28 February 2023 was up by 19% to R9,5-billion, with continuing EBITDA up 2% to R1,2-billion, continuing EPS up 80% to 36 cents per share and continuing HEPS down 8% to 47 cents per...

Shopping for cloud in your own backyard

Finding the right cloud solution for your organisation's needs has become an essential task in any modern business operation. But with so many service providers out there it can be an overwhelming decision. Many companies have hitched their ride to so-called...

2022 trends that still have impact this year

The year 2022 has been one of substantial change, especially in the workplace, where organisations of all shapes and sizes have had to navigate through the post-pandemic normal. From embracing the work-from-home phenomenon to improving how they attract and nurture...

Mineworkers Investment Company invests in Quro Medical

Mineworkers Investment Company (MIC), has announced a significant investment in healthcare technology company Quro Medical. Through its venture capital initiative, Khulisani Ventures, MIC has invested R25-million in the startup. MIC Khulisani Ventures is geared...

New Dell storage software bolsters resilience, efficiency

Dell Technologies has added software-driven features across its industry-leading3 storage portfolio, driving increased cyber resiliency, energy efficiency and automation to power customers' multicloud journeys. Dell's commitment to software development has resulted in...

CIPC clarification on virtual AGMs good news for participation

An Annual General Meeting (AGM) of a company that restricts shareholders to use only text-based communication does not constitute an AGM for the purposes of the Companies Act 71 of 2008. This is according to the legal opinion of the Companies and Intellectual Property...

Absa acquires minority stake in agritech start-up Khula!

In line with its strategic intent to be a digitally-powered business that is committed to transformation, Absa Bank has acquired a minority stake in the agritech start-up, Khula! App. Through its award-winning app, Khula! has built an ecosystem of three platforms that...

Commvault named leader by KuppingerCole

Commvault, an enterprise data protection leader for the complex and mission critical hybrid environments of today's global businesses, announced that KuppingerCole Analysts has positioned Commvault as an Overall Leader in its Leadership Compass on Cloud Backup for...

Why Europe and the US are snapping up SA talent

An interesting development is presenting vibrant new work opportunities to South African professionals. Here's a look at the hiring storm that is allowing individuals with the right skills to take up well-paid international job opportunities - without the hassle of an...

FirstDMT launches AX69.Cloud

FirstDMT revolutionises device management with the launch of its cost-effective, carrier-grade solution designed specifically for smaller businesses and ISPs. In the highly competitive Telco and ISP industry, service providers are facing shrinking margins and...

Implementation Specialist at Parvana Recruitment

About the client:This forward-thinking property developer is highly successful and growing rapidly building on the principles of design excellence, sustainability, and community enrichment, their developments boast beautiful and intuitively designed apartments...

Data Scientist at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....

BI Consultant (Junior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...

Data Scientist at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....

View more career listings on our Careers Section