Business travel’s hot list for 2026
Business travel in 2025 was characterised by disruption: regional conflict, extreme weather, strikes and - most recently - an unexpected Airbus software update which grounded more than 6 000 flights worldwide. On a positive note, business travel is showing strong...
Meta’s acquisition of Manus signals shift for AI models
Meta Platforms has acquired Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup Manus. Murthy Grandhi, company profiles analyst at GlobalData, believes Meta is making one of its clearest wagers yet on autonomous AI. “Agreeing to acquire Manus is a move that...
SA businesses are ready to reap AI benefits
A new survey reveals that 77% of South African business decision-makers are ready to adopt AI tools immediately – and more than half are already experiencing measurable outcomes. These findings point to a tech-savvy market that is not just exploring AI, but actively...
The high price of flawed hiring practices
Poor candidate experiences in corporate hiring don’t only drive away top talent, they also inflict lasting damage on company reputations, and organisations would do well to consider the unintended impact of flawed hiring practices, a leadership expert says. “South...
Covid survivors show high rates of neuropsychiatric symptoms
New research led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) found a high burden of persistent neuropsychiatric symptoms in South African Covid-19 survivors, even up to two years after infection. Despite extensive testing, the researchers found no reliable early blood...
New spyware is disguised as legal threats
Kaspersky has detected a rapidly escalating malicious campaign that has targeted over 1 100 corporate users since June 2025. The attackers pose as a legal firm and in their emails threaten recipients with lawsuits over alleged domain name patent violations, aiming to...
SA businesses urged to prepare for possible tariffs
South African import and export businesses face a challenging environment due to potentially significant tariffs imposed by the US. Verto South Africa, a cross-border payments provider, has put together practical advice to help businesses navigate these complex trade...
How SA can drive an AI economy
Kathy Gibson reports from Huawei South Africa Connect in Sandton – Artificial intelligence (AI) is ushering in a new wave of technological, social and economic transformation – and South African businesses must get on board to reap the many benefits it offers. This is...
Public sector leverages technology to empower citizens
Kathy Gibson reports from Huawei South Africa Connect in Sandton – Technology uptake in the public sector is going to be critical if South Africa is to realise its digital transformation ambitions. The foundation of transformation is connectivity, and infrastructure...
The SA case for digital transformation
Kathy Gibson reports from Huawei South Africa Connect in Sandton – Digital transformation is about more that technology: it can help South Africa to surmount many of its challenges and position itself as a regional leader. This is the word from Will Meng, CEO of...
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Payment platform lessons from Black Friday
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Mitigate cash-related risks as load shedding hampers digital payments
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Why businesses should look at fixed microwave connectivity
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Huawei Eco-Connect Sub-Saharan Africa 2023 to highlight innovations in optical, storage and datacom tech
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NTT adds innovation to Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift
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Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment
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
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...
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
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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...
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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...
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