IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

AI coding costs set to outstrip developer salaries

By 2028, AI coding costs will overtake the average developer’s salary due to rising large language model (LLM) token consumption and the shift to consumption-based licensing models, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data processed by generative...

‘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...

Partnership aims to secure privacy for online comms

Spacecoin has announced a partnership with the Midnight Foundation to explore the development of a private peer-to-peer messaging application built on decentralised satellite infrastructure and enhanced with zero-knowledge proof technology. The collaboration will...

Microsoft partners with SABC Plus to widen reach for AI skills

Microsoft South Africa and SABC have announced plans to bring accessible AI fluency and digital skills learning directly to millions of South Africans through the national broadcaster’s digital platform. Announced at the 2026 Microsoft AI Tour Johannesburg, this...

‘Best of the best’ scoop TICON Africa awards

Having considered 82 entries for this year’s Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) awards, the institution has announced the winners in each category. David Gowu, president of TICON Africa, says the judges were overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude...

iStore Education launches 2025 Excellence in Education Awards

iStore Education is has launched the 2025 Excellence in Education Awards, a national celebration of educators and students who are redefining the learning experience through creative and impactful use of Apple technology. Now in its 17th year, the Awards continue to...

African Development Bank and Aerosense advance African drone technology

The African Development Bank and Aerosense have signed an agreement to advance cooperation and projects in drone technology in Africa. Aerosense is a Japanese company engaged in drone manufacturing. Representatives of both institutions signed a Letter of Intent on the...

Crypto exchange scrums down with Stormers

VALR, Africa’s largest crypto exchange by trade volume, VALR, has signed an exclusive multi-year partnership with the DHL Stormers as the “Official Crypto Exchange Partner” of the Western Cape’s premier rugby team. Effective 1 September 1, the three-year agreement...

SA investors turn to gold for stability

Although South African investors have historically lagged behind their global peers when it comes to adopting alternative investments in the wake of global economic uncertainty, they are quickly rethinking traditional strategies. “With the local currency under...

Google debuts AI Mode in Search in Africa

Google has launched AI Mode in Search for users in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria - introducing a new era of AI-powered search that is more intuitive, comprehensive, and helpful. AI Mode helps users tackle complex, multi-part questions with more intuitive responses,...

AU endorses efforts to change the world map

The African Union (AU) has endorsed a campaign to use a map that represents Africa more accurately than the traditional Mercator map that is mostly used today. The currently-used map was drawn up in the 16th century by catographer Gerardus Mercator, and inaccurately...

AI and it’s role in empowering Africans

AI alone isn’t transformative. Real change happens when empowered people can access, trust, learn and adopt AI technology. By Francine Katsoudas, executive vice-president and chief people, policy and purpose officer at Cisco The most profound convergence of human...

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Zero Trust Data Resilience model launched

Veeam Software has introduced Zero Trust Data Resilience (ZTDR), a model to help organisations reduce the risk of growing data security threats and improve their overall resilience. Developed in collaboration with Zero Trust expert Jason Garbis of Numberline Security,...

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...

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...

Business Analyst (Finance) 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...

AI Specialist

Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML models to solve business challenges.Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends and insights.Build predictive and prescriptive models for strategic planning and operational improvements.Apply decision...

Solutions Architect 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...

AI Specialist – Gauteng Braamfontein

Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML models to solve business challenges.Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends and insights.Build predictive and prescriptive models for strategic planning and operational improvements.Apply decision...

Solutions Architect 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...

IT Administrator at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...

Data Engineer at Parvana Recruitment

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...

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