Mobile and digital IDs defining the future of travel
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the results of its 2025 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), highlighting two key trends that are redefining the passenger travel experience: mobile reliance is rising; and biometric adoption is accelerating....
DLL hijacking has doubled since 2023
Security specialist Kaspersky reports that dynamic link library (DLL) hijacking attacks have doubled in the past two years. DLL hijacking is a common technique in which attackers replace a library loaded by a legitimate process with a malicious one. It is used by...
These are the top industries taking SA talent to the US
The presence of South Africans in the US has increased from over 75 000 to at least 133 359 migrants over the past 10 years, according to the US Census Bureau – with skilled, experienced, and high-qualified professionals in key fields being offered everything from...
Quantum computing investment surges
New research from Naoris Protocol reveals that IT directors at major global corporations are significantly increasing quantum computing budgets in anticipation of transformative industry impacts. Eighty-four percent of IT directors expect quantum computing to have...
Why Africa can’t trade freely until payments are borderless
Despite decades of trade blocs and policy frameworks, intra-Africa trade still accounts for a reported 18% of total trade, compared to 59% in Asia and 68% in Europe. One major reason is the result of moving money across borders which remains costly and fragmented. But...
Threat actors are exploiting the AI boom
As generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) continues to capture global attention, threat actors are quick to exploit AI’s capabilities and popularity. From deepfake scams to impersonation attacks, the rising trust in AI-powered platforms has created new openings...
Telecoms industry at centre of SA’s digital fraud tsunami
The scale and sophistication of digital fraud in South Africa is reaching crisis levels - with the telecommunications sector at the centre of the storm. Speaking at the recent SAFPS International Fraud Summit, Thokozani Mvelase, CEO of the Communication Risk...
Dell unveils next-gen AI solutions with Nvidia
Dell Technologies aims to help enterprises accelerate AI adoption and achieve faster time to value through a number of new innovations across the Dell AI Factory with Nvidia, designed to. As enterprises make AI central to their strategy and progress from...
Old Mutual sounds alarm on skyrocketing deepfake scams
Old Mutual has urged South Africans to be on high alert as deepfake scams become increasingly sophisticated and widespread, with scammers now using artificial intelligence (AI) to create convincing fake videos, voices, and images to defraud unsuspecting individuals...
Chris Norton joins Kaspersky as GM: sub-Saharan Africa
Kaspersky has appointed Chris Norton as its new GM for sub-Saharan Africa, with the goal of driving Kaspersky’s expansion across the continent. Kaspersky has been operating in Africa since 2009. In 2024, Kaspersky’s business in Africa achieved standout performance,...
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Delay drives changes to Vodacom’s Infraco acquisition
The terms of Vodacom Group's acquisition of a co-controlling interest in the material assets own by Community Investment Ventures Holdings (CIVH) - including Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa - have been changed, but the deal is still on the table. The acquisition was...
Bolt launches Outternship to encourage women
Bolt has announced the Outternship programme as part of its efforts to drive more participation and inclusion for women in technology. The six-month-long internship termed, Outternship will offer the selected candidates an opportunity to kickstart their career in an...
HP appoints Mitsumi as distribution partner in West and Central Africa
HP Inc has named Mitsumi Distribution, one of the leading distributors of IT solutions in the Middle East and Africa, as its one of authorised HP distribution partners in more than 20 francophone countries in West and Central Africa. The partnership will see Mitsumi...
Local insurtech Root expands into the UK
Born-in-SA insurtech platform Root has expanded into the UK and is enjoying promising growth in a receptive market. Charlotte Koep, chief operating officer of Root, says the company's first foray into global markets is proving encouraging: "There is a real appetite...
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
The South African banking sector remains fiercely competitive with challenger banks and niche lenders intensifying the race. When it comes to securing both the lucrative SMME sector as well as a consumer market more willing than ever to switch, finding ways to curate...
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...
Data / Reporting Analyst 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...
API Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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...
Junior Data Engineer
Help build and maintain data infrastructure, data integrity and automation. Is this you? Analytical and detail-obsessed, you take ownership, define solutions independently and get hands-on to make things work. You're passionate about programming and data quality,...
Junior Technical Systems Analyst
We're looking for a motivated Junior Technical Systems Analyst to join our dynamic team on a 12 months contract position. Preference will given to female candidates This role is perfect for someone who has hands-on experience with leading technologiesProvide high...
Senior PHP Developer (Hybrid) (PTA)
ENVIRONMENT:Join a High-Impact Development Team Working on Scalable, Modern Web Platforms. They are an experienced Laravel Developer to join their core engineering team working on a national-scale emergency response dispatch platform used across mobile and web...
Solutions Architect at Parvana Recruitment
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...
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...
Junior Developer (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, a specialised IT firm, partners with organisations to tackle substantial enterprise-level business, system, or project challenges. Their approach combines a proactive "start-now" philosophy with agile development and just-in-time design...
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...
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