Confidence in business data is key
Business data has never been as available – perhaps even as unavoidable – as it is today, with every expense tracked, every transaction sliced and diced, and every client described down to the finest nuances of their purchasing history and personal preferences. In...
HP Inc brings in AI to replace up to 6 000 jobs
HP Inc, whose profit for the year fell short of estimates, will replace between 4 000 and 6 000 employees with artificial intelligence (AI) tools. These job cuts could save the company as much as $1-billion a year. “It’s something we have to do to make sure the...
Slow growth for smartphone sales
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker , global smartphone shipments increased 1% year-over-year (YoY) to 295,2million units in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25). The smartphone market...
Global PC shipments up 4,4% in Q2
Worldwide PC shipments totaled more than 63-million units in the second quarter of 2025, a 4,4% increase from the second quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner. “In the second quarter of 2025, enterprise demand outpaced consumer demand,...
Parker snaps closest-ever images of the Sun
On its record-breaking pass by the Sun late last year, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe captured stunning new images from within the Sun’s atmosphere. These newly released images — taken closer to the Sun than we’ve ever been before — are helping scientists better understand...
Webb scratches under Cat’s Paw Nebula for third anniversary
To mark its third year of highly productive science, astronomers used the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope to scratch beyond the surface of the Cat’s Paw Nebula (NGC 6334), a massive, local star-forming region. Webb’s NIRCam instrument was used to look at this...
Disused coal mines could become sites of job creation
South Africa’s abandoned coal mines – often regarded as environmental hazards – could have hidden potential to promote sustainable jobs, economic diversity and community resilience in the context of the Just Energy Transition (JET). This insight comes from an analysis...
AI for Good summit pushes AI governance, skills, standards
With artificial intelligence (AI) innovation growing in speed and scale, the AI for Good Global Summit 2025 reinforced the global commitment to AI governance, skills, and standards. More than 11 000 participants from 169 countries participated this week at the AI for...
WSIS+20 charts path for a sustainable digital future
Geneva served as the centre of global digital dialogue last week as technology leaders, policymakers, and innovators reviewed 20 years of progress and the future of the UN World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). Co-hosted by the International Telecommunication...
MoneyBadger announces R7m pre-seed funding raise
South African Bitcoin and crypto payments solution provider MoneyBadger has closed a $400 000 (about R7-million) pre-seed funding round. The raise was led by P1 Ventures, a venture capitalist with deep African fintech exposure, along with three angel investors who are...
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African ICT ministers promote future-oriented, intelligent digital infrastructure
Ministers of Communications and Digital Technologies and the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) member states, convened in Cape Town, South Africa, for the Ministerial Forum on Building a Future-Oriented, Intelligent Digital Infrastructure for Africa. The Forum...
NEC XON, Eutelsat OneWeb sign distribution agreement
Eutelsat OneWeb, the LEO internet operator and part of Eutelsat Group and NEC XON, signed a multi-year master distribution agreement to bring LEO connectivity to sub-Saharan Africa. The agreement encompasses services, equipment, installation, and comprehensive...
Fibre network operators ensure uninterrupted connectivity
Fibre has become an integral part of today's digital environment. It not only connects people but also enables organisations across industry sectors to drive their business both locally as well as internationally. It is therefore critical that these networks are...
Pineapple secures a R400m in Series B funding
Digital insurance provider Pineapple has concluded a R400-million funding round, setting a new record as the largest Insurtech fundraised on the continent. The investment round was led by new investors Futuregrowth, Talent10 and MIC, while the business received...
Acer, partners talk education
At its sixth edition, the Acer Education Summit is an occasion to analyse the needs of the education environment, set priorities and convey ideas to bring evolving technologies to schools and institutes to foster meaningful, inclusive and inspiring educational...
Westcon-Comstor to Host Cisco SMB Experience
Westcon-Comstor is hosting a half-day SMB Experience and Appreciation event, bringing Comstor partners and potential Cisco partners together to get insights from global Cisco leaders as they unpack industry developments in Cisco’s Small and Medium Business lineup...
Shaping SA’s industrial future in the era of Industry 4.0
As Industry 4.0 is revolutionising multiple industries and sectors the world over, we find ourselves at the precipice of a transformative era with automation and robotics technologies breaking new ground on an almost day-to-day basis. Yaskawa envisions a future where...
A brighter future for SA telecoms
South Africa's telecommunications industry has undergone remarkable growth in recent years. It has witnessed a surge in the number of subscribers, alongside the introduction of cutting-edge technologies such as 5G and fibre-optic networks. However, despite these...
MTN SA achieves 98% network availability at KZN sites
MTN South Africa's modernised network sites in KwaZulu-Natal are now achieving up to 98% network availability daily. "We have modernised 245 sites in the region and plan to reach 317 before year-end. We are also rolling out 28 new sites this year, including in rural...
Partnership accelerates Africa’s IoT rollout
A partnership between CommsCloud, an Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider and floLIVE, creator of a hyperlocal global cellular network, is set to accelerate the rollout of Internet of Things (IoT) technology in Africa. Rony Cohen, head of strategy and business...
Software Developer – Senior (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, a specialised IT firm, partners with organisations to tackle substantial enterprise-level business, system, or project challenges. Their approach combines a proactive "start-now" philosophy with agile development and just-in-time design...
Full Stack Developer (JavaScript / TypeScript) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...
Data / Reporting Analyst 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...
API Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...
SAP FICO Consultant – 1519 – Gauteng Pretoria
SAP FICO Consultant ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:SAP FICO (SAP S/4 HANA advantageous)SAP SD (Advantageous)SAP FIORI (Advantageous)SAP MDG – Master Data Governance (Advantageous)SAP VMS (Advantageous)Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model...
Test Analyst (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our 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, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Software Developer – Senior (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client, a specialised IT firm, partners with organisations to tackle substantial enterprise-level business, system, or project challenges. Their approach combines a proactive "start-now" philosophy with agile development and just-in-time design...
Full Stack Developer (JavaScript / TypeScript) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...
Data / Reporting Analyst 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...
API Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...
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