Where the next wave of threats will strike?
Cyber security in 2026 will be shaped by speed. Threat actors will move faster, using AI offensively to mimic human behaviour, and exploit systems in ways traditional defences cannot keep up with. At the same time, defenders are racing to deploy AI in defence, using...
GPUs: The supercomputers shaping Africa’s AI future
As Africa increasingly leans towards the local development of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, one thing has become clear: we need enormous computing power. Dr Prince Abudu, head of technology at Cassava AI, and Charlotte Awino, AI engineer at Cassava AI From...
Earth intelligence a $20bn growth opportunity
Earth intelligence will significantly impact every industry as it rapidly moves from government to the private sector, with annual revenue to surpass $4,2-billion in 2030, up from nearly $3,8-billion in 2025, according to Gartner. The cumulative Earth intelligence...
Temu speeds up local deliveries
Shoppers in South Africa can now receive their Temu orders in as little as one day thanks to the e-commerce platform’s new local warehouse dispatch option. The rollout of local fulfillment in South Africa is part of a broader effort by Temu to cut delivery times...
Global data centres face rising climate risks
Data centres - the critical infrastructure powering banking systems, cloud storage, emergency services, communications, and logistics - are facing sharply rising risks from climate change-driven extreme weather, according to a new report from physical climate risk...
Consumer hunt for value reshapes SA market
Driven by emerging markets, replacement cycles, and premium innovation, global tech and durables (T&D) sales will reach $1,29-trillion in the year ahead, according to NielsenIQ’s (NIQ) latest Consumer Tech Industry Trends 2025 report. The value of the Middle East...
Global trade up $300bn in first half of 2025
Global trade expanded by an estimated $300-billion in the first half of 2025, despite a slower pace of growth, according to the latest Global Trade Update from the UN Trade a,nd Development (UNCTAD). Global trade rose by about 15% in the first quarter, with growth...
Xerox buys Lexmark for $1,5bn
Xerox has completed its acquisition of Lexmark International from Ninestar Corporation, PAG Asia Capital, and Shanghai Shouda Investment Centre and says the transaction - valued at $1,5-billion inclusive of net debt and assumed liabilities - marks a significant...
IBM debuts next-gen Power11 servers
IBM has revealed IBM Power11, the next generation of IBM® Power servers. Redesigned with innovations across its processor, hardware architecture, and virtualisation software stack, Power11 is designed to deliver the availability, resiliency, performance, and...
A new take on change adoption by employees
Only one in three (32%) mid-to-senior level business leaders said that the last change they led achieved healthy change adoption by employees, according to a new survey by Gartner. Gartner defines healthy change adoption as the success elements that leaders can...
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Empowering women in the SA tech sector
In South Africa's tech industry, significant strides have been made in recent years to drive innovation through diversity. By Mia Odendaal, marketing manager at Ecentric Payment Systems However, the journey towards cultivating a truly inclusive and supportive...
Women under African skies: Remember how far we’ve come
As South Africa celebrates Women's Day 2023, Annelize van Rensburg, global Chair of Signium and director of executive search at Signium Africa; Michelle Moss, director of assessments at Signium Africa; along with Signium Africa's client, Sheila Motsepe, group...
Tourism and hospitality players leverage tech to accelerate recovery
As is the case with so many industries, South Africa's tourism and hospitality sectors were hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. But unlike some other sectors, the post-pandemic recovery hasn't been as smooth as many industry players would have liked. By Joel...
Closing the gender gap in tech
Looking at the IT industry, women still remain largely underrepresented, particularly at a board level. By Kate Mollett, senior director of Commvault Africa While change is happening, it happens slowly, and we are likely to only see real diversity and inclusivity...
Tech is a creative, fulfilling career path for women
When it comes to women empowerment in the tech industry, many companies talk a good game, particularly during Women's Month. Actually implementing real change is an entirely different matter for chief information officer Fikile Sibiya and Busisiwe Mbatha, head of...
Creating a safer Internet for women and girls
In the interconnected expanse of today's digital landscape, the internet has woven itself into the everyday fabric of our lives. The web provides the world's knowledge at our fingertips, connects us with friends across continents, and presents a thriving platform for...
How to support women in tech
The tech industry is typically male dominated, and though women have been increasingly participating in this space over the last decade, there is still a lot of ground to cover. Women in the industry say they still deal with stereotypes like 'girls can't code' and...
Women lead the way in climate action
As South Africa celebrates Women's Month, it is more important than ever to recognise the pivotal role that women play in achieving the nation's net zero targets. By Ilse Swanepoel, chief operating officer at Remote Metering Solutions The fight against climate change...
Consulting standardisation experts are more relevant than ever
By now most people know that artificial intelligence tools are based on machine learning mechanisms collating large amounts of information. By Muhammad Ali, MD of WWISE The integrity of data, information and controls related to confidentiality are the key aspects in...
Geopolitical dynamics reshape the cross-border payment landscape
The evolving cross-border payment landscape is witnessing noteworthy developments beyond traditional systems. By Harsha Maloo, head of payments at Synthesis One notable trend is the plan by BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) to establish...
EPM Systems Admin 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...
Technical Project Manager (Senior) 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...
IT System Administrator 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...
ESG 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...
Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Client Details:Our client has grown steadily since the 1990's without ever retrenching anyone. They hire for attitude and train for skill. Most staff have been there for over 10 years. Flexi-time, generous bonuses and the opportunity to learn and continuously evolve...
Configuration Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance data-driven decisions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving...
Senior Network Engineer at Ntice Search
Our client provides cutting-edge managed IT services to a diverse and growing client base. Their focus is on delivering secure, scalable, and reliable technology solutions that empower businesses to thrive in a digital-first world. As they to grow, they are looking...
Solutions Architect (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, headquartered in the USA, offers a great work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at a company with amazing perks and...
Junior Data Scientist (Sustainability) 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...
Front-End Developer at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...
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