Google ups African funding
Google has outlined a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37-million in cumulative funding — including previously committed but unannounced funding — to research, talent development, and infrastructure. The funding package includes funding and partnerships...
Hybrid working key to productivity during school holidays
Almost two-thirds (62%) of working parents find organising childcare during school holidays to be a significant source of stress – and, as a result, more than half (55%) utilise their annual leave to meet childcare duties. This is according to new research from IWG,...
Products and services fail to meet women’s needs
Despite women managing nearly $32-trillion in global spending and, according to Nielsen, being set to control 75% of discretionary spending worldwide within five years, companies are failing to meet their unique needs. This is according to a new report by Boston...
Responsibility gap makes AI deployments risky
The breakneck speed at which artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing is outpacing governance around it. New research from NTT Data reveals that businesses are racing to adopt AI – but a responsibility gap threatens to undermine progress. More than 80% of executives...
Gen Z set to transform the workplace
Gen Z makes up 27% of the workforce, and these workers are bringing with them a unique set of talents and insights. They are digital natives who have never known a time without the internet. They are strident regarding ethics (and they want their employer to be, too),...
Cyber scams cost the world $1trb in 2024
Despite rising awareness about cyber scams, fueled by media coverage, cybersecurity education, and real-life experiences, scammers continue to stay ahead of the game. With advanced tactics like deepfakes, AI-driven fraud, and social engineering, they are pulling off...
AI-powered social innovation to build more resilient cities
Technologies like Generative AI and AI Agents are poised to change the way we interact with urban environments and tackle economic and environmental challenges. Over the next three decades, the world is projected to continue to urbanise. In fact, the share of people...
AI set to help sales associates juggle multiple jobs
By 2028, 10% of sellers will save enough time with AI to seek “overemployment”, covertly working multiple jobs, according to Gartner. The implementation and use of AI in sales will result in more sellers looking to engage in additional work outside their primary...
North American automotive industry faces tariff challenges
The North American automotive industry is bracing for significant disruptions as the U.S. government has announced potential tariffs of up to 25% on imported vehicles from Canada and Mexico, and 10% for vehicles mainland China, while components and EVs already are...
Valentine’s Day scams target gift buyers
With the most romantic holiday of the year approaching, love is in the air – along with online scams and phishing. As couples prepare to celebrate with flowers, love letters and carefully selected gifts, cybercriminals are setting up fake websites, offering perfect...
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DevOps has a key role to play in the acceleration of the minimum viable product (MVP) development process, as it can significantly impact the scalability and maintainability of the product in the long term. By Tim de Lange, technical lead, and Pragasen Naicker, chief...
Looking beyond ransomware as driver for security, resilience, recovery
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Harmonised data the intelligent heart of customer engagement
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PartServe keeps batteries, inverters going
PartServe Channel Support has announced that it is now the one-stop shop for UPS and inverter repairs and battery replacements during load shedding. "Our electronics team has the expertise to identify and repair UPS's and inverters to component level, saving our...
Standard Chartered Bank launches Women in Tech programme
Standard Chartered Bank has launched its Women in Tech (WiT) Incubator Programme in South Africa, aimed at empowering and supporting women entrepreneurs in the technology sector. Through the Women in Tech programme, the bank aims to create an inclusive environment...
Standard Bank arranges $202m funding for M-KOPA
Standard Bank Group has arranged sustainability-linked, multi-currency facilities to support M-KOPA's growth in Kenya and Uganda. M-KOPA's solutions provide underbanked customers with instant access to everyday products and services via its flexible credit model....
R600m first close for SA SME Fund’s venture capital fund of funds
The SA SME Fund has announced the first close of its R1-billion venture capital fund of funds (VC FoF), with R600-million in commitments from investors. The VC FoF exceeded its first close target of R500-million, attracting first mover institutional and pension fund...
Fintech e4 acquired by consortium
South African fintech specialist e4 has been acquired by a consortium of private equity investors, led by an independent private equity fund manager Infinite Partners. The transaction will see e4 obtain the necessary capital for advancing to the next stage of its...
Altron delivers resilient annual results
Altron Group has reported that continuing revenue for the financial year period ended 28 February 2023 was up by 19% to R9,5-billion, with continuing EBITDA up 2% to R1,2-billion, continuing EPS up 80% to 36 cents per share and continuing HEPS down 8% to 47 cents per...
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About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...
Senior QA Tester
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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...
Senior Data Engineer (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...
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