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These are the top future of work trends in 2026
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US government takes 9,9% equity stake in Intel
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Local research seeks African solutions for AI, IP
A researcher at the University of Pretoria (UP) has been awarded a R9,6-million (CA$740 300) grant to explore how intellectual property (IP) law and policy can be harnessed to support inclusive, sustainable and development-driven AI innovation across Africa. Professor...
5G adoption, high-end demand drive MEA smartphones
Smartphone sales in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) grew 3% year-on-year (YoY) in Q2 2025, the region’s second straight quarter of growth, according to the latest research from Counterpoint’s Market Monitor service. The increase was supported by Eid al-Adha sales and...
Maximising impact as a CSCO
Many chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) overestimate their effectiveness compared to C-suite perceptions, according to a survey by Gartner. The research group surveyed 201 executives, including CSCOs and C-suite executives, and found that three-quarters of CSCOs gave...
Kaspersky helps Interpol arrest 1 200 African cybercriminals
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‘Best of the best’ scoop TICON Africa awards
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iStore Education launches 2025 Excellence in Education Awards
iStore Education is has launched the 2025 Excellence in Education Awards, a national celebration of educators and students who are redefining the learning experience through creative and impactful use of Apple technology. Now in its 17th year, the Awards continue to...
African Development Bank and Aerosense advance African drone technology
The African Development Bank and Aerosense have signed an agreement to advance cooperation and projects in drone technology in Africa. Aerosense is a Japanese company engaged in drone manufacturing. Representatives of both institutions signed a Letter of Intent on the...
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The role of subscription services in the payment landscape
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An established company with national footprint within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled Junior IT Support Technician to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong technical skills to grow their career within...
JUNIOR IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN – BELLVILLE at Competent Candidates – Western Cape Bellville
An established company with national footprint within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled Junior IT Support Technician to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong technical skills to grow their career within...
Business Analyst
The Business Analyst will be required to conduct the task of understanding business change needs, assessing the business impact of those changes, capturing, analysing and documenting requirements. Key Requirements Degree B Eng (Industrial)6+ years' experience in...
Back-End 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 – Western Cape Cape Town Region
The Business Analyst will be required to conduct the task of understanding business change needs, assessing the business impact of those changes, capturing, analysing and documenting requirements. Key Requirements Degree B Eng (Industrial)6+ years' experience in...
Back-End Developer (Senior) 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...
Mid Level C++ Developer
We have an opening for an intermediate C++ developer to join our client's IT team in Century City, Cape Town Key Requirements C++ system development (3+ years)MySQL or any other DB (3+ years)Docker proficiency advantageousGitLab proficiency advantageousClient - Server...
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Multinational enterprise software company is seeking a QC Tester to join their team. The QC testing services required is to ensure the application meets quality standards and performs as expected in production. The testing will be conducted to identify defects,...
Mid Level C++ Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
We have an opening for an intermediate C++ developer to join our client's IT team in Century City, Cape Town Key Requirements C++ system development (3+ years)MySQL or any other DB (3+ years)Docker proficiency advantageousGitLab proficiency advantageousClient - Server...
QC Tester – Remote Remote
Multinational enterprise software company is seeking a QC Tester to join their team. The QC testing services required is to ensure the application meets quality standards and performs as expected in production. The testing will be conducted to identify defects,...
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