US B20 commits to building on this year’s resolutions

Kathy Gibson reports - As the US takes over chairmanship of the G20 in 2026, the US business community has committed to continue working with and advancing the resolutions of the B20 South Africa. Suzanne Clark, president and CEO of the US Chamber of Commerce, who...

SA’s business liquidations skyrocket

South Africa’s corporate sector is under siege with the latest report from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) revealing that 145 businesses were liquidated in September - pushing the 2025 year-to-date total to 1 180 closures. This marks a 23,9% spike compared to...

This is when you are most vulnerable to digital fraud

The rate of suspected digital fraud was the highest in the consumer lifecycle at account login for South Africa, with 2,6% of those types of transaction attempts when the consumer was in the country being suspected of digital fraud in the first half (H1) of 2025. This...

User numbers increase, but Internet disparities deepen

The world's online population grew by more than 240-million people in 2025, according to the new Facts and Figures 2025 report from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The new estimates confirm continuing progress in expanding digital connectivity, while...

Teraco increases Cape Town’s hyperscale capacity to 50MW

Teraco has successfully completed its CT2 hyperscale data centre expansion in Cape Town, bringing the facility’s total critical IT load to 50 megawatts (MW). The expanded CT2 facility adds 32MW of new capacity delivered across eight new data halls and built over three...

AI key for Africa to unlock youth dividend

Kathy Gibson reports – By 2030, more young Africans will enter the workplace than the rest of the world combined – and it’s critical that this youth cohort is able to takes its place in the digital economy. This is the word from John Omo, secretary-general of the...

iStore announces Excellence in Education finalists

iStore Education has announced the two three finalists in each category of the 2025 Excellence in Education Awards, following a record 225 submissions from 32 schools across five provinces. A total of 62 standout entries were shortlisted and sent to the international...

How earth observation can aid public health

A new comprehensive review evaluates how earth observation (EO) technologies and big data platforms are being harnessed to monitor and understand human health. The new research highlights the potential for disease modelling, environmental exposure assessment, and...

Top gamers crowned at 2025 MTN Shift Gaming

After months of qualifiers and regional heats at eight Hyprop malls across South Africa, the MTN Shift Gaming Experience reached its conclusion at Canal Walk Shopping Centre, with South Africa’s best in EAFC 25™, Beat Saber, Call of Duty and more crowned. In the EAFC...

How AI affects a world of shattered norms

Gartner has revealed its top strategic predictions for 2026 and beyond which span three categories: talent in the AI age; sovereignty; and insidious AI. “The risks and opportunities of rapid technology change are increasingly affecting human behaviour and choices,”...

Agentic AI will reshape global enterprises

International Data Corporation (IDC) has published its FutureScape 2026 research – a comprehensive outlook on the next five years in enterprise technology. Spanning more than 35 worldwide reports, IDC’s FutureScape 2026 details how agentic artificial intelligence (AI)...

Global IT spend to exceed $6trn for the first time

Worldwide IT spending is expected to total $6,08-trillion in 2026, an increase of 9,8% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “The uncertainty pause that began in the second quarter of 2025 started to alleviate in the third quarter and a significant...

Windows 10 sunset, tariff dynamics spur PC market recovery

Global PC shipments grew 8,1% YoY in Q3 2025, according to Counterpoint Research, primarily driven by the approaching end-of-support for Microsoft Windows 10 and strategic inventory adjustments linked to evolving US import tariff policies. The Windows 10 sunset has...

SA’s greylist delisting a milestone for lasting reform

After much concerted effort and collaboration, South Africa’s exit from the FATF greylist is a milestone worth celebrating. It represents the tangible results of systemic reform across the financial sector, including regulation and prosecution, demonstrating that...

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Prepare for the workplace impact of artificial general intelligence

What happens when machines and algorithms can complete knowledge work faster and more effective than even the most high-performing teams? By Nazia Pillay, MD for southern Africa at SAP Thanks to the accelerating power, speed and accuracy of artificial intelligence...

It is time to rethink how you treat IT

Let us be honest: many business leaders still treat IT as someone else’s problem. By Cobus Olwage, CEO of IPT They will tell you technology is important, but when it comes to accountability, investment, or strategy, it gets kicked down the line. In our work across...

Cloud spend isn’t an IT problem, it’s everyone’s problem

In most companies, “infrastructure” and “cloud” have become synonymous with high monthly bills. By Richard Vester, chief executive: cloud at iOCO Despite the fact that no business today can operate without their cloud ecosystems, what was once considered an engine for...

Building a solid digital foundation for SA’s health system

South Africa stands at a critical point in its healthcare evolution. While the vision of a comprehensive digital health record for every citizen is appealing, the reality is more complex and far more achievable if we approach it with honesty and pragmatism. By Henry...

Millions of jobs, one movement

There’s nothing small about small business impact. South Africa’s small businesses aren’t just surviving - they’re driving our economy – and, together, they contribute over 40% of our GDP and employ two-thirds of the working force. Imagine the impact if we all gave...

ASUS Education gets hands-on with schools

ASUS South Africa hosted an education-focused event last week, where schools from across the country gathered to explore how technology can empower teachers and learners. The event featured a keynote address by Murray Legg, tech entrepreneur and former teacher, who...

Check Point is a leader in hybrid mesh firewall

Check Point Software Technologies has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Hybrid Mesh Firewalls for execution and completeness of vision. "Today’s hyperconnected, highly distributed enterprise networks have expanded the perimeter and attack...

Infobip debuts SMS in more than 100 countries

Infobip has expanded its integration with Microsoft Azure Communication Services, enabling its advanced SMS interface to connect businesses with customers in more than 100 additional countries. As enterprises face increasing complexity in customer engagement, SMS...

Zoho launches Zia LLM, expands AI suite

Zoho has announced the launch of Zia LLM, its proprietary large language model, and a no-code agent builder, Zia Agent Studio, plus over 25 deployable Zia agents, and a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to open up Zoho's library of actions to third-party agents....

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

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...

Senior Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

Senior Data Engineer Our client is seeking to employ a Senior Data Engineer as the Head of Data Platform & AI to takeownership of their full data infrastructure and elevate the architecture behind their proprietary DMP (DataManagement Platform). You'll work...

Backend Developer (C#, React, ASP.NET Core) (Centurion)

ENVIRONMENT:A provider of cutting-edge Digital Solutions based in Centurion is looking to employ a talented Backend Developer to provide technical leadership and expertise in the design, development, and maintenance of software applications. You will guide and mentor...

Graduate Developer at Parvana Recruitment

About our clientOur client is a highly successful international software development house specialising in telecommunications software and payment gateways. With two decades of proven success and remarkable growth, they offer an exceptional training and mentorship...

Graduate Developer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our clientOur client is a highly successful international software development house specialising in telecommunications software and payment gateways. With two decades of proven success and remarkable growth, they offer an exceptional training and mentorship...

Scrum Master (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment

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...

Head AI and Data Engineer

Help Us Turn Big Data into Revenue Clarity.We are seeking to employ a Senior Data Engineer as the Head of Data Platform & AI to take ownership of our full data infrastructure and elevate the architecture behind our proprietary DMP (Data Management Platform)....

Head AI and Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

Help Us Turn Big Data into Revenue Clarity.We are seeking to employ a Senior Data Engineer as the Head of Data Platform & AI to take ownership of our full data infrastructure and elevate the architecture behind our proprietary DMP (Data Management Platform)....

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