‘Valuable’ personal data worth just €2 per user for GDPR non-compliance
Last year, European data protection authorities issued over 330 penalties for GDPR non-compliance, totaling nearly €1,15-billion in fines. The most expensive mistake was processing personal data without a sufficient legal basis, particularly within the media,...
NASA tests technology that could save commercial aviation big
NASA researchers successfully completed a high-speed taxi test of a scale model of a design that could make future aircraft more efficient by improving how air flows across a wing’s surface, saving fuel and money. On 12 January 2025, the Crossflow Attenuated Natural...
US government to buy into Intel
The US government is poised to take a 10% equity stake in Intel. The news follows yesterday’s announcement that Softbank Group will invest a further $2-billion in the US chip-maker. Now, according to news reports, US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick has confirmed the...
Stablecoin adoption leads to global expansion for Yellow Card
Following its rapid progress in Africa, Yellow Card – a leading stablecoin payments infrastructure provider – is expanding into other key emerging markets including Argentina, Brazil, Bangladesh, India, Mexico, Pakistan, and Colombia. The company’s global expansion is...
Nvidia slide exposes risks in tech-driven rally
A sudden stumble in Nvidia stock has shaken Wall Street, sending the Nasdaq 100 down 1,4% in one of its sharpest drops since April. The selloff highlights both the enduring power of the AI story and the fragility of markets built on a handful of names, says Nigel...
Young economic thinkers engage with Nobel laureates
A cohort of young South African scientists will represent the country at the 8th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting on Economic Sciences (#LINOecon) in Lindau, Germany, from 26 to 30 August 2025. They were chosen through a rigorous multi-stage evaluation process conducted...
Threat to dissolve SA Tourism board raises governance red flags
According to a recent media report, the Minister of Tourism has allegedly threatened to dissolve the SA Tourism board over what has been described as an unlawful meeting during which it appears to have been resolved that the CEO of the organisation would be suspended...
Nominations open for 2025 IITPSA President’s Awards
The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has opened nominations for the 2025 IITPSA President’s Awards which, this year, will celebrate “Excellence in an AI-Driven World”. The IITPSA President’s Awards recognise outstanding...
Women are losing out in Africa’s gig work boom
Platform work – including ride-hailing, food delivery and online freelancing – has been praised as a new avenue for women’s employment in Africa. However, a landmark study spanning five African countries has revealed that while men and women share many of the same...
Older workers rely on Gen Z for AI coaching
Gen Z employees are playing a pivotal role in driving AI adoption across the workforce, coaching older colleagues to help unlock productivity and collaboration gains in hybrid working environments. A new global study from International Workplace Group (IWG), based on...
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NEC XON partners with Pure Storage
NEC XON has announced a strategic partnership with Pure Storage, combining NEC XON's market presence and Pure Storage's portfolio to effectively expand both companies' reach and ability to serve their joint customer base. NEC XON will resell Pure Storage's complete...
Geospatial data can enhance KYC, customer service in banking
In the rapidly evolving landscape of financial services, the integration of geospatial data is marking a new era of efficiency and precision. By Charl Fouché, chief operations officer at AfriGIS Financial institutions are increasingly employing this data to refine...
Narrowing the data maturity gap starts with the people
In an era defined by information and innovation, where there's more competition than ever before, businesses all understand the importance and value of data. By Lee Wearne, data strategist at Insight Consulting However, collecting and storing data is one thing, but...
NEC XON, MTN launch 400G optical transponder
MTN Group and NEC XON have successfully deployed Africa's first 400G optical transponder solution, Phoenix. Phoenix is part of the Telecom Infra Project's (TIP) Open Optical and Packet Transport (OOPT) project group, a collaborative effort involving multiple telecom...
CCM platforms can reshape customer experiences for banks and insurers
Take a moment and reflect on how your interactions with banks and insurance companies have changed over the past few years. By Sean Manley, national sales and account manager at GhostDraft For many years, we had become accustomed to hearing the phrases fourth...
AI revolution will also be a trust revolution
2023 has seen AI and automation begin to usher in a new economic era, revolutionising how businesses interact with customers. This coming wave of generative AI will be more revolutionary than any technology innovation that's come before. Zuko Mdwaba, Salesforce area...
Don’t be tempted by new trends too soon
The saying "The more things change, the more they stay the same" might apply to many things, but when it comes to technology solutions for business, this adage definitely does not apply. The world of digital technology, specifically the tools available for data driven...
The dynamics of cybersecurity, data management, data protection in the digital arena
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital threats, the terms "cybersecurity," "data management," and "data protection" are often interlinked, however, they are not synonymous. By Aslam Tajbhai, head of solutions at Data Management Professionals (DMP SA) Cybersecurity...
Addressing skills shortages in the supply chain industry
The logistics sector is undergoing monumental change, both from a technological and global standpoint. While the advent of artificial intelligence is set to prove a major disruptor, a new set of dynamics in terms of the world's economy and environmental conditions is...
How can African operators leverage 5G to accelerate their home broadband rollouts?
By Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka, Chief Broadband Officer, MTN Nigeria - There is no doubt that Africa has made immense strides when it extending internet access to more people. In fact, between 2015 and 2022 the number of internet users on the continent doubled. As important...
C# .Net Developers – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
The client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented developer for a remote internship role focused on building new products/features and maintaining a modern web application using the latest .NET and AWS tech stack. Key Requirements C# .Net Core / .Net 9Blazor or...
BI/Reporting Specialist
Our client is seeking a BI/Reporting Specialist based in Johannesburg, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Afrikaans. Key Requirements 6 years' experience.BSc/ BTechSQLT-SQLSSIS/SSRS/SSASPower BIDBA PracticesShould you meet the...
SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR (DBA) – 24 MONTHS FTC – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
The purpose of the job is to plan, manage, administer and secure system databases as well as troubleshoot any database issues affecting system performance and ensure data quality across the databases. As an SQL Server Database Administrator, you will be responsible...
Senior Enterprise Java Developer (API Development)
We are looking for experienced Senior Java Developers with strong expertise in enterprise-grade API development. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining scalable APIs and backend services for mission-critical systems, working onsite with our Cape...
Senior Enterprise Java Developer (API Development) – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking for experienced Senior Java Developers with strong expertise in enterprise-grade API development. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining scalable APIs and backend services for mission-critical systems, working onsite with our Cape...
BI Specialist at Parvana Recruitment
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...
ERP Analyst
Introduction Do you have Experience as an ERP Analyst, if so we require your expertise, for an amazing role available in Observatory, Cape Town, South Africa Duties & Responsibilities Internal support and assistance to end-usersTroubleshootingMore details to be...
BI Specialist 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...
ERP Analyst – Western Cape Observatory
Introduction Do you have Experience as an ERP Analyst, if so we require your expertise, for an amazing role available in Observatory, Cape Town, South Africa Duties & Responsibilities Internal support and assistance to end-usersTroubleshootingMore details to be...
Systems Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
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...
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