Global supply chains enter an era of structural volatility
Global value chains have entered an era of structural volatility, according to a World Economic Forum report released this week, forcing companies and governments to reevaluate how and where they invest and produce. The report finds that nearly three in four business...
Trends that will define Africa’s cybersecurity landscape in 2026
Check Point Software Technologies has released a definitive outlook on the eight critical trends set to shape Africa’s digital turning point in 2026. The implementation of these will increasingly require government, the private sector and key civic institutions to...
Nvidia earnings show shift from ‘hyper growth to high growth’
Nvidia’s latest results underscore a turning point for markets: the AI leader is moving from hyper growth to high growth, says Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group. The company reported second-quarter earnings that beat expectations, with adjusted EPS of $1.04 on revenue...
DDOS continues to dominate the digital battlefield
DDoS attacks have evolved into precision-guided weapons of geopolitical influence capable of destabilising critical infrastructure, according to new research from NetScout, with hacktivist groups like NoName057(16) orchestrating hundreds of coordinated strikes each...
The changing cyberthreat landscape in Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa experienced 42,4-million Web attacks and 95,6-million on-device attacks in the first half of 2025, according to new research from Kaspersky, which says that the region recorded more than a double increase in spyware; 64% more password stealer...
NTT Data, Cisco partner on networking for the AI era
NTT Data and Cisco have launched a co-sponsored IDC InfoBrief, Wired for Intelligence: A CIO Guide to Enterprise Networking for AI that shares strategic guidance for organisations seeking to accelerate transformation by modernising their network infrastructure. As...
Focused approach to data analytics can improve audit outcomes
There is widespread frustration with the impact of data analytics (DA) in internal audit functions - with 80% of chief audit executives (CAEs) wanting to see improved outcomes, according to Gartner. Gartner conducted a survey of 107 CAEs in March 2025 revealing that...
Critical illnesses striking women at younger ages
Nearly 70% of women’s critical illness claims were for those in their 30s, 40s, and 50s - their prime working years. This is one of the revelations of Momentum Life Insurance’s 2024 claim statistics, which add that it is a stark reminder that serious illnesses like...
Uber and Harambee look to address youth unemployment
With one of the highest unemployment rates in the world, South Africa stands at a critical crossroads - because the crisis is most deeply felt by young people. Today, according to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey, 58,7% of youth between the ages of 18 to 35 are...
Call for removal of cross-border trade barriers
SMEs and startups are the driving force behind South Africa's economic future, and removing barriers to international trade is crucial for their success. Cross-border payments provider Verto South Africa says local businesses should be able to compete on a level...
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AI breathes new life into DR
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Ramp up defences to combat rising cyberthreats
The rise of cyberattacks using old tricks and proven methods is expected to continue. Criminal organisations are relentlessly seeking access to your systems, aiming to exploit vulnerabilities in your environment and disrupt your supply chain. By John Mc Loughlin, CEO...
How retailers can survive despite low growth
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Before chasing AI, develop human capital
While reams of conversation about the promise that artificial intelligence (AI) holds for the mining sector, a robust industry first demands the development of human capital. This is the word from Malcolm Curor, chief executive of United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK),...
Could AI change how contact centres do multilingual support?
Here's a challenge: phone the contact centre for your bank or insurance provider and see how many language options you get. By Ryan Falkenberg, co-CEO of Clevva In South Africa, besides English, you'll probably get one or two at most. And while those options cover...
Youth entrepreneurship lays the groundwork for SA’s future
It's been said more than once that South Africa's survival and prosperity has hinged upon, and continues to depend upon, entrepreneurship. By Mikaeel Moti, executive director of the Moti Group of companies Looking to the future, however, we have to ensure that this...
Kyndryl and Veeam in global strategic alliance
Technology infrastructure services provider Kyndryl has announced a global strategic alliance with Veeam Software, the focused on providing customers with resiliency services supported by innovative technology, expert infrastructure management and incident recovery...
These are the Esports games to be played in 2024
The International Esports Federation (IESF) for the 2024 World Esports Championships (WEC) has thus announced the game titles for its official competition. They are: * Counter-Strike 2 (open) * Counter-Strike 2 (female) * DOTA 2 (open) * eFootball (Open) * Mobile...
Reduce cyber-related business risks
The latest edition of the Allianz Risk Barometer confirms what organisational leaders have been experiencing. A digital world means more efficiency, lower cost, greater opportunity, and much faster speed for business. But it also comes with new risks - cyber risks -...
Beware the dormant malware threat to your data
In today's constantly evolving cybersecurity landscape, companies must adopt a proactive approach to data protection to effectively defend against repeated cyberattack attempts, as it is no longer a matter of "if" or "when", but rather "how often" they will get hit....
Solutions Architect 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...
Project Manager (Data & Analytics) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...
Full Stack 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...
Business Analyst (Finance) 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...
AI Specialist – Gauteng Braamfontein
Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML models to solve business challenges.Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends and insights.Build predictive and prescriptive models for strategic planning and operational improvements.Apply decision...
Solutions Architect 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...
IT Administrator at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...
Data Engineer at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our international 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 (in SA) many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their...
Sales and Data Analyst
Our client within the FMCG space is seeking a skilled Sales and Data Analyst, to join their marketing and sales team. With proven experience within the FMCG or Manufacturing space (preferable in the Food & Beverage Industry), and a completed bachelor's degree in...
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