‘A defining opportunity for Africa to leapfrog into the AI era’

The transition from legacy 2G/3G networks to 4G and 5G will act as critical infrastructure for Africa's participation in the AI economy, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa, which says AI and uplink-heavy applications are set to...

The growing importance of AI sovereignty

A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organisations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change - reinforcing the growing importance of AI...

The glue that holds the Sagrada Familia towers together

The construction of the Sagrada Familia’s central towers marks the most complex structural challenge in the basilica’s history. It is also a novel and unexpected use of superglue. An advanced Loctite solution from Henkel has been instrumental in raising the dramatic...

Why don’t cancer medicines work the same for everyone?

By Susanna Ray - Cancer treatment has become more precise over time, as doctors first classified the disease by where it began in the body and, more recently, by the mutations found inside cancer cells to help find the right drugs to treat it. But why can two people...

SA poised for recovery as purchasing power improves

South Africa’s economy is expected to expand by 1,2% in 2026, with growth momentum expected to strengthen thanks to resilient consumer demand and infrastructure investment. This is according to the Economic Outlook 2026 released by the Mastercard Economics Institute...

Tech executives double down on AI, talent, adaptive strategies

KPMG’s Global Tech Report 2026 reveals that organisations worldwide are moving beyond pilots and seeking to embed AI into core workflows and offerings, striving to scale investments. The new report identifies that while expectations are high and adoption is rapid;...

The quest for quantum AI advantage

The clock is ticking down to the realisation of quantum AI and the sought-after “quantum advantage”, but in many boardrooms, however, quantum remains mysterious: full of promise, but not fully understood. Still, the desire to profit from being first on the scene is...

Fintech industry poised for its next wave of disruption

Global fintech is entering a new era of maturity and momentum – it has finally emerged from a tough funding environment much stronger, more disciplined, and with greater growth prospects than ever. This is according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG)...

Salaries slide in July

The average nominal take-home pay declined somewhat in July 2025, according to the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which tracks the monthly salary movements of approximately 3,8-million South African salary earners. However, the latest salary...

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...

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Keep data safe or pay the price

With the implementation of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), organisations in South Africa need to prioritise stringent data security measures or otherwise risk facing significant penalties and implications, writes Lisa Strydom, senior manager of...

Vertiv debuts prefabricated mass timber solutions

Vertiv has introduced the  TimberMod variant of its Vertiv Power Module and SmartMod families, featuring mass timber as a key structural component instead of steel for prefabricated modular (PFM) data centre solutions. Available in North America and in Europe, Middle...

Dell names top SA partners for 2023

Dell Technologies announced the winners of the South Africa Partner Awards 2023 at the recent Dell Technologies Forum. The Awards recognise partners for growing their business within the Dell Technologies Partner Programme and unlocking new possibilities for their...

Building networks for the new digital age

As the likes of artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) integrate into business operations, companies are becoming more reliant than ever on the cloud. By Todd Schoeman, BT client business director in South Africa With multi and hybrid cloud...

GenAI and its impact on payment fraud

The accessibility of generative AI tools has lowered the barriers for would-be criminals, while the transition to hybrid work models and geographically dispersed teams has expanded the attack surfaces they can exploit. In this context, the overlap of AI technology and...

Human touch helps in navigating fibre Internet woes

Fibre network operators (FNOs) and Internet service providers (ISPs) are constantly bombarded with calls from customers and subscribers regarding their fibre internet service – the connection, its up-time, speed, etc. Who is responsible for fixing their fibre internet...

The power of proactive fraud detection

Fraudulent activities, prevalent in both the private and public sector, pose significant challenges to organisations and their stakeholders. There has been a noticeable shift in employing different methods and tools (such as cutting-edge AI and data analytics) which...

Pick n Pay adds gamification to loyalty programme

Pick n Pay Smart Shopper has introduced “Smart Hopper’”, a game in its relaunched app which customers can play daily to win vouchers, helping them save even more. The gameplay involves customers navigating through several levels, reminiscent of classic arcade games,...

FNB adds UPS systems to keep ATMs running

FNB has announced plans to improve the operational resilience of its ATM network across the country through installing uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems in more than 1 000 standalone ATMs, allowing customers to access services even during power outages. The...

Are ESG-related expenses tax deductible?

The sustainability of economies and in turn, society, largely hinges on how well we adopt Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). Given that naturally this comes at some cost, the tax deductibility of related expenses comes into focus. Cor Kraamwinkel, partner...

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...

Business Systems Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our client, a South African company that provides a supply chain optimization platform for the fruit industry are on the look out for a Business Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team based in Citrusdal, Western Cape. This role offers the chance to design,...

Systems Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

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...

Project Manager (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 investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...

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