Companies not yet reaping the benefits of AI tools
Eighty-eight percent of HR leaders report their organisations have not realised significant business value from AI tools, according to business and technology insights company Gartner. “Typically, in an AI-enabled organisation CHROs try to empower employees to drive...
Nvidia partners to build South Korean AI
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang took to the stage at last week’s APEC Summit with the news that South Korea is leaping into the future with sovereign AI supported by more than a quarter-million Nvidia GPUs. “It’s vital that we build the ecosystem, not just the AI...
Today is Tax Freedom Day
The Free Market Foundation (FMF) has announced 16 May 2025 as this year’s Tax Freedom Day: the day that hardworking South Africans finally stop toiling to pay their taxes, and start earning for themselves. The FMF has marked this day since 1997 to shine a light on the...
Blue Label mulls separate listing for Cell C
Blue Label is exploring a potential restructure of the group which may facilitate separation and potential future listing of Cell C on the Prime Segment of the Main Board of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). The proposed restructure, which Blue Label outlined in...
Cash will go on organic growth and acquisitions in 2025
Eighty-seven percent of CFOs are likely, or very likely, to spend on organic growth in 2025, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey involving 110 CFOs, conducted in November 2024, across various industries and regions also revealed that 61% indicated that...
Alarming levels of loneliness among SA’s adolescents
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) revealed that loneliness is highly prevalent among South African adolescents. The study found that more than 90% of participants experienced either moderate or severe levels of loneliness,...
Energy leaders urge swift action on Africa’s resources
In a call to action at the closing session of the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris, Energean CEO Mathios Rigas laid out a bold vision to replicate the company’s Mediterranean success across Africa, urging African governments to accelerate decision-making and...
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...
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SilverBridge digitalises Mauritian insurer’s customer onboarding process
MUA, a regional financial services company committed to providing innovative insurance and financial solutions for communities in Mauritius, East Africa, and the Indian Ocean, partnered with South African financial services technology provider SilverBridge to...
Smarter ways to use data to supercharge the banking sector
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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...
Developer – C# (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Responsibilities:Deliver code that is functional, understandable, maintainable and testable.Work closely with analysts, documenters and testers.Automated testing of features developed.Deliver technical documentation as and when required.Act as a mentor to all team...
Business Analyst (Technology) 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...
Scrum Master
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...
Intermediate Mobile Application Developer
Mobile App DeveloperAccelerate your mobile development career with us!R 480,000 - R 650,000 per annumJoin a cutting-edge online retailer specializing in pet products, where innovation meets quality. As a Mobile App Developer, you'll have the opportunity to harness...
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...
Software Developer (Angular / TypeScript / Python) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...
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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...
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