Protecting personal data the foundation of trust in an AI-driven world
Yesterday (28 January) was World Data Privacy Day and organisations around the world should have paused to reflect on how personal information is collected, stored, and protected. That's the view of Ian Janse van Rensburg, head of security engineering: Africa at Check...
Smart clothing market to hit $38,94bn by 2033
The global smart clothing market size is expected to reach $38,94-billion in 2033 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 26,8% from 2026 to 2033. Usage of smart clothing in sports and athletics is on the rise, striving to elevate performance, mitigate injuries, and...
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...
Cell C returns to profitability
Cell C has announced an update for the financial and operational performance for its full year period June to May 2025, recording a return to net profit and broad-based growth across the business. The year also delivered growth across key revenue lines and improved...
IBM and AMD join forces to build quantum-centric supercomputer
IBM and AMD have announced plans to develop next-generation computing architectures based on the combination of quantum computers and high-performance computing, known as quantum-centric supercomputing. The companies are collaborating to develop scalable, open-source...
Future B2B buyers will prefer human interaction over AI
As AI continues to transform the landscape of B2B sales, organisations are navigating a delicate balance between leveraging cutting-edge technology and maintaining the authentic human connections that buyers increasingly value. While AI-driven solutions offer speed,...
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AI and the human element in hiring and DEI
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Managing enterprise connectivity complexity
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Duxbury debuts advanced switch range
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GenAI and its impact on payments
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Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund secures strong support
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Digital twins pave the way for a futuristic mining sector
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Samsung unveils ‘AI for All’ vision at CES 2024
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Solar trends every homeowner should know about
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Parallel Wireless boosts communication across Africa
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UX/UI Designer (Chief Expert) 2141 – Gauteng Pretoria
Liaise with stakeholders and team members.Take complex tasks and make them intuitive and easy to use.Throughout the design process – from creating user flows and wireframes to building user interface mock-ups and prototypes.Gather data from our analytics and UX...
Senior Application Development Manager – Remote Remote
Job description:You will work in the IT solutions team within an Asset Management company. You will be responsible foranalysing, designing, and building solutions that enable operations and business strategic goals. Yourexceptional problem-solving ability combined...
Salesforce UX/UI Designer
Summary of roleAs a senior UX/UI Designer at the Company, you will contribute to the creation and delivery of user-centered digital products. You will own and lead assigned features and lead and support more junior designers, in collaboration with the current design...
Full Stack Developer
Our Pretoria based client is looking for a Fullstack Developer for a permanent role. The candidate might need to travel to Malawi as they are expanding in Africa.Key aspects of a full-stack developer's role: Front-end development: Working with technologies like HTML,...
Salesforce UX/UI Designer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Summary of roleAs a senior UX/UI Designer at the Company, you will contribute to the creation and delivery of user-centered digital products. You will own and lead assigned features and lead and support more junior designers, in collaboration with the current design...
Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
Our Pretoria based client is looking for a Fullstack Developer for a permanent role. The candidate might need to travel to Malawi as they are expanding in Africa.Key aspects of a full-stack developer's role: Front-end development: Working with technologies like HTML,...
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...
IT System Administrator 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...
Digital Implementation Specialist (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance data-driven decisions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving...
Configuration Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance data-driven decisions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving...
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