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 approach can accelerate MVP development
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
Across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), 79% of companies have a protection gap between how much data they can lose and how frequently IT protects their data. Lisa Strydom, senior manager: channel and alliances for Africa at Veeam Africa This is according to the Veeam...
Improved sustainability through proper IT Asset Disposal
Companies need to think reuse before recycling because e-waste poses a serious challenge as it is fast becoming the biggest solid waste stream in the world. By properly managing and recycling this waste stream offers businesses the opportunity to become more...
Harmonised data the intelligent heart of customer engagement
Maintaining a durable and resilient business, and staying connected with customers is critical for companies navigating today's economic headwinds. Linda Saunders, director: solution engineering at Salesforce South Africa You can't know your customer if you don't have...
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...
Back End Developer – 3198 – Gauteng Pretoria
Back End Developer with Degree and Cloud Certifications and 5+ years' Java / JavaScript / TypeScript / Node.js and Python required for a reputable global company based in GautengMicroservices Architecture, Cloud and Container ArchitectureAt least 6 years' worth of...
JavaScript/Web Software Engineer – 2325 – Gauteng Centurion
A client in the automobile industry is looking for a JavaScript/Web Software Engineer (Advanced)NationalitySouth African citizens onlyProduct / Feature Team InformationHES - Hub EcoSystem We empower our business units by developing the Hub EcoSystem application on the...
Head Information Technology – (WHC)
Background:Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health SciencesWHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research...
Senior Support Engineer (US Hours – West Coast) at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving top-tier clients in the fintech sector,...
Technical Support (German & Spanish & French)
ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-based company focused on innovation-driven growth is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technical Support Specialist fluent in Spanish or German to join their Cape Town based team. A qualification in IT or a related technical discipline is...
Head Information Technology – (WHC) – Gauteng Parktown
Background:Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health SciencesWHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research...
Senior Support Engineer (US Hours – West Coast) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving top-tier clients in the fintech sector,...
Technical Support (German & Spanish & French) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-based company focused on innovation-driven growth is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technical Support Specialist fluent in Spanish or German to join their Cape Town based team. A qualification in IT or a related technical discipline is...
UI/UX Designer at Adapt IT
Introduction As a UI / UX Engineer you will be responsible for developing attractive, user-friendly applications to cater to our clients' needs and support our customer base. In this role, you will meet with the design team to discuss application features and create...
Technical Support Specialist (Senior) (US Hours – West Coast) at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving top-tier clients in the fintech sector,...
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