Obituary: Julian Pienaar
Julian Pienaar, well-known in the industry for his long service at Lenovo and IBM, passed away on Thursday, 29 January. Julian graduated from King Edward School in 1994. He joined IBM in 2000 as a brand manager and moved across to Lenovo when IBM’s personal computing...
Staffing shortages, rising costs, weak support slows hospitality recovery
South Africa’s hospitality sector is facing growing concerns that threaten its long term stability and growth, according to the inaugural Hospitality Asset Management Company (HAMAC) South African Hoteliers Report. The report reveals that 77% of hoteliers identify...
These are the technologies shaping government AI adoption
Sovereign AI and AI agents are expected to shape public sector adoption of AI within the next two to five years, according to Gartner. Both have reached the Peak of Inflated Expectations on the 2025 Gartner Hype Cycle for Government Services. Gartner Hype...
New hydrogen project puts SA on the map in global clean energy research
In a significant step advancing research, innovation, and sustainable practices in South Africa’s hydrogen energy sector, Standard Bank has partnered with the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) to establish the Standard Bank Centre of Excellence for Hydrogen Energy....
Facebook users targeted in new credential-stealing campaign
Since late August, the Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has been observing a new malicious campaign leveraging a stealer - a type of malware designed to steal passwords and other account information - dubbed StealC v2 and being spread through...
GIBS Route to Market is back for 2025
The GIBS Route to Market entrepreneurial programme, now entering its third year, will bring together Aspen Pharmacare (medical and health industries), DHL (logistics) and - for the first time - uMngeni-uThukela Water (water), in partnership with leading South African...
SA corporate travel set for major rebound
There is renewed momentum for corporate travel across Africa with nearly half (46%) of customers in EMEA planning to increase their travel spend in FY26, according to Flight Centre Travel Group’s annual global State of the Market survey. This represents a significant...
The increasingly precarious lives of domestic workers
One in three domestic workers still earn below minimum wage and, as the cost-of-living soars, are struggling to survive, according to Sweepsouth’s 8th Annual Report on Domestic Worker Pay and Working Conditions. Based on a national survey of 5 039 domestic workers,...
Changing the way money moves
With stablecoins enjoying a massive surge globally – and a virtual explosion in Africa driven by the need for efficient cross-border payments, remittances, and a hedge against economic volatility – Mesh.trade has launched South Africa’s first yield-bearing digital...
Assessing and mitigating extreme weather risks
Heads of enterprise risk management (ERM) must prepare their organisations for the risks associated with extreme weather events, according to Gartner. “Extreme weather events now rank in the top 10 of Gartner’s quarterly emerging risk report, with global data showing...
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Niche ISPs could lead in collaborative innovation
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Solcon Capital, IFC partner to develop deep tech companies
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Kortext, Vodacom Business to support higher education students
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Dell and partners launch Limpopo Solar Community Hub
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Jacques van Niekerk takes on global CEO role at Incubeta
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Obsidian partners with JetBrains
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Managed SD-WAN key to navigating connectivity, security challenges
Demand for managed software defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) solutions is experiencing explosive growth as businesses grapple with new connectivity and security challenges. SD-WAN plays an essential role in facilitating cloud migrations and hybrid working models...
Intermediate SQL Developer (Somerset West)
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
We are seeking a highly motivated and focused Full Stack Senior Developer to join our Technical Development team. The role involves assisting in building omni-channel communication and activation solutions, supporting project scoping and delivery, and engaging 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
We are seeking a highly motivated and focused Full Stack Senior Developer to join our Technical Development team. The role involves assisting in building omni-channel communication and activation solutions, supporting project scoping and delivery, and engaging with...
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...
BI Analyst
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...
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