Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

SA family businesses outperform global peers

In a time of uncertainty and rapid change, South African family businesses are showing exceptional resilience and growth – with many reporting double-digit sales growth in 2025. PwC’s South African Family Business Survey reveals what truly sets top-performing family...

Geopolitics threatens positive economic trends

Supported by the same factors that lifted the South African economy last year, economic activity increased in March 2026. However, this does not signal an economy out of the woods, as escalating geopolitical tensions threaten forecasts. This is according to the latest...

Biometric security falls to AI-driven fraud

The systems designed to verify identity and secure financial transactions are rapidly becoming the weakest link in the fight against fraud, as new data reveals the scale of AI-driven impersonation across Southern Africa. According to the Smile ID 2026 Digital Identity...

New Demon Slayer movie ignites global scam campaigns

The new Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle movie recently premiered in several countries, but its debut has also led to a surge in scam activity, according to Kaspersky. Cybercriminals are exploiting users’ interest in the new film, luring them with the...

What Google search data reveals about SA’s fitness trends

Whether you consider yourself to be a gym bunny, a wellness seeker, a functional fitness fanatic or a cardio addict, you’re part of a growing movement of South Africans paying closer attention to their health. And it’s showing up in Search: over the past year,...

AMD in $10bn collaboration with Humain

AMD and Humani, Saudi Arabia’s new AI enterprise, have announced agreement to build what they believe to be the world’s most open, scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient AI infrastructure, that will power the future of global intelligence through a network of...

ITU commemorates 160 years

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) will commemorate 160 years dedicated to connecting the world on Saturday (17 May) during the annual World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. ​ “For 160 years, ITU has brought the world together to ensure...

Companies seek assurance on sustainability reporting

Almost three out of four of the largest global companies sought assurance on some aspect of their sustainability disclosures, according to an updated report from the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and AICPA & CIMA. The study marks the fifth annual...

B2B buyer teams demonstrate ‘unhealthy conflict’

Seventy-four percent of B2B buyer teams demonstrate unhealthy conflict during the buying decision process, according to a survey by Gartner. Unhealthy conflict occurs when buying team members have conflicting objectives, disagree on the best course of action, or are...

Webb telescope confirms frozen water among the stars

Is frozen water scattered in systems around other stars? Astronomers have long expected it is, partially based on previous detections of its gaseous form, water vapour and its presence in our own solar system. Now there is definitive evidence: Researchers confirmed...

Acer and TVR debut made-in-SA commercial monitors

AcerAfrica is prioritising local assembly of its commercial monitors, now available through its key partner, TVR. The decision to assemble commercial monitors is a strategic response to several key trends shaping the technology landscape in South Africa: The rise of...

SA’s Omnisient is making waves

South African technology company Omnisient has been named to the Financial Times list of Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies for 2025, recognising its rapid growth in meeting a global surge in demand for privacy-safe data collaboration. This follows its earlier...

Biometrics, building automation under attack

In Q1 2025, malicious objects were blocked on 21,9% of ICS computers globally, according to a new report by Kaspersky ICS CERT (Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team). Regionally, this share varied: from 10,7% in Northern Europe to 29,6% in Africa....

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Make backup and disaster recovery a priority, not an afterthought

Considering the growing threat of ransomware and other malware, organisations' cybersecurity budgets have increased accordingly. However, despite the importance of data in a digital landscape, backup and disaster recovery are often overlooked, which typically proves...

The time for managed IT services is now

Outsourcing IT functions is a tactical win in the wake of an unsustainable skills gap and tough economic conditions, writes Craig Freer, head of division at qwerty. South Africa has weathered many storms over the past few years, exacerbated by the pandemic and...

Redefining a successful app

Mobile apps are expected to generate over $935-billion in revenue in 2023. The Apple App Store has 1,96-million apps available for download, while there are 2,87-million apps available for download on the Google Play Store. Over and above this, there are hundreds of...

CUT takes a major digital transformation step

The Central University of Technology (CUT), a higher education institution based in the Free State, has successfully rolled out phase one of its three-year network and WiFi infrastructure upgrade, an important step in the university's digital transformation journey....

ProfitShare Partners features at Africa Tech Summit London

ProfitShare Partners will be the only South African Fintech participant of just 12 tech ventures from the African continent invited to showcase investment opportunities to investors, corporates and industry experts at the London Stock Exchange this weekend (23 June...

Save up to 35% in generator costs

South African businesses are spending a fortune on generators. Vodacom recently revealed that since 2020, more than R4-billion has been spent on backup power solutions such as batteries and generators, with a further R300-million on additional costs for diesel,...

Seamless data movement and storage across platforms

As more organisations across the Middle East and Africa region embrace a multi-cloud strategy, they are realising the benefits that come with having multiple cloud service providers, which includes agility, fast response times and the option to leverage the best...

The evolution of mobile payments

Now that the dust has settled after the pandemic, one of its most enduring legacies is the wider usage of mobile and contactless payments around the world. By Charles Pittaway, MD of Netcash Global research from Accenture shows that more than half (56%) of consumers...

Could virtual agents have helped to prevent Bester saga?

If you've spent any time on LinkedIn or attended business conferences lately, you're probably familiar with the phrase, "data is the new oil". Meant to signify how valuable data can be, it's now passed into the realm of cliche. By Ryan Falkenberg, co-CEO of Clevva But...

Software Tester (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is seeking an experienced Software Tester to join their cross-functional team working on a groundbreaking AI platform that builds Digital Twins of top experts, enabling organizations to capture, scale, and share critical knowledge. The role...

Test Analyst (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment

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...

ServiceNow Technical Architect at Parvana Recruitment

What you will be doing:Define, design, and deliver scalable ServiceNow solutions (ITSM Pro, ITOM [Discovery], HRSD, APM, SPM) for organizational and client needs.Collaborate to gather requirements and translate them into ServiceNow solutions.Establish and enforce...

ESG Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

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...

National Technical Manager

Job Title: National Technical ManagerLocation: Cape Town (National travel required)We are seeking an experienced National Technical Manager to lead and manage a team of technicians across multiple regions. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our international 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 (in SA) many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their...

Scrum Master – Gauteng Pretoria

Guides and coaches the team on the agile framework, methodology and ceremonies. Helps to manage and optimise a continuous flow of work across the team. ResponsibilitiesDevelop and coach an agile team on agile values practices.Facilitate team ceremonies.Identify and...

Software Tester (Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is seeking an experienced Software Tester to join their cross-functional team working on a groundbreaking AI platform that builds Digital Twins of top experts, enabling organizations to capture, scale, and share critical knowledge. The role...

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