Non-access to clean cooking poses deadly risks for millions in Africa
African policy makers and international partners meeting at this year’s UN Climate Change Conference - COP29 - have highlighted the urgent crisis posed by lack of access to clean cooking, a challenge impacting 1.2-billion people across Africa and leading to millions...
IBM, SEforALL launch new AI for energy and urban development
At COP29, IBM and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) have announced new, publicly available artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solutions to inform more sustainable urban development for cities and communities around the world - enabling decision-makers and policy...
We need a new way to measure data centre energy efficiency
Data centres need an upgraded dashboard to guide their journey to greater energy efficiency, one that shows progress running real-world applications. The formula for energy efficiency is simple: work done divided by energy used. Applying it to data centres calls for...
Security risks discovered in in widely used modems
Kaspersky ICS CERT researchers have detected critical vulnerabilities in Cinterion cellular modems, widely deployed in millions of devices and vital to global connectivity infrastructure. The discovery showcases flaws that allow a remote unauthorised attacker to...
These are the top attraction drivers for finance function employees
Compensation, work/life balance and location are the top attraction drivers for finance function employees, according to a survey of finance staff in the fourth quarter of 2023 by Gartner. "Compensation is usually the top attraction driver and one of the main...
Chinese banks maintain global dominance
Chinese banks maintained their dominance in the global largest lender rankings of 2023 despite a downturn in the property sector, according to the Global Bank Ranking published by S&P Global Market Intelligence, an annual ranking of the 100 largest banks in the...
Egypt makes a positive impact on Vodacom results
Vodacom has reported group revenue of R151-billion for the year ended 31 March 2024, up 26,4% from last year, and positively impacted by the group's Egypt acquisition. Group service revenue saw growth of 29,1%, with Egypt contributing 9,2% on a pro-forma basis. Group...
Healthcare CRM market set to hit $30,65bn
The global healthcare CRM market size is anticipated to reach $30,65-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 7,7% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The adoption of customer relationship management (CRM) in healthcare organizations...
Moves to advance evidence-based conflict prevention, resilience building in Africa
On the sidelines of the 2024 Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development, the African Development Bank and the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to further advance their collaboration. The agreement builds...
Brace for severe solar storms tonight
NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) -- a division of the National Weather Service -- is monitoring the sun following a series of solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) that began on May 8. Space weather forecasters have issued a Severe (G4)...
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Small shifts for big change …
In his number on New York Times bestseller, Atomic Habits, author James Clear talks about incremental shifts for massive outcomes. It is the tiny improvemen¬ts, he says, that aren't even noticeable at first, that create incredible change. By Chris Buchanan, client...
Enterprise networking and the rise of SD-WAN for the hybrid office
A fresh era of networking has arrived, introducing the hybrid framework and the hybrid office while reviving the capabilities of the software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN). By Amritesh Anand, associate vice-president: pre-sales at In2IT Technologies So, what does...
Tech meets physical security
Violent crime still plagues many South African businesses and homes despite the proliferation of security companies. This is mainly due to the mismatch between the product offering of the security company and the needs and requirements of their customers, says George...
Help protect your data this world backup day
With the number of digital screens increasing in families, the demand for reliable storage and easy backups grows as well. Keeping precious files organised and safely backed up shouldn't be a hassle, it should be easy to store important files properly. Considering 21%...
Tips to avoid backup disaster
People now create and generate over 1.8 zettabytes of data per year, and nearly 21% of people have never backed up their data. That's a concern considering 29% of data loss cases are caused by accident and 30% of all computers are already infected with malware. Pixar...
Macrocomm to deliver IoT solutions for railways
IoT solutions provider Macrocomm Group has announced a strategic partnership with Bharat Rail Automation of India (BRAPL) to deliver signal management and smart railway solutions to the South Africa sector and other African territories. The Macrocomm-Bharat Rail...
Argility announces two more Google partnerships
The Argility Technology Group (ATG), a leading developer of innovative software and technology solutions for the retail and supply chain sectors, has added Google Cloud Partner and Google Workspace Partner to its Google Build Partner certification. "This move...
CIRT gets $500k funding from E Squared Investments
CIRT (Consumption Innovation Real Time) has secured just under $500 000 as part of its Seed Round of funding from E Squared Investments, an Impact Investor and a shareholder in Allan Gray. The funding will take the form of a convertible debt instrument which will be...
Samsung extends software development investment
The Samsung-Sponsored App Factory and Future Innovation Software Development programme has received additional investment that will further fuel its large-scale efforts to increase the number of experienced software developers in the country. Samsung South Africa has...
Avaya, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise partner to accelerate cloud transformation
Avaya and Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise have announced a strategic partnership that extends the availability of Avaya's OneCloud CCaaS (Contact Center as a Service) composable solutions to ALE's global base of customers while also making ALE's digital networking solutions...
Agile Master (Advanced) – HC 0491 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
Provides active and regular mentorship to other Agile MastersSupports multiple Feature Teams in complex Products/Sub-Products up to Domain levelProvides key insights into the evolution of Agile KPIs in complex Agile teams to improve efficiencies at an organisational...
Software Developer (Junior / Grad) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...
Graduate Software Development Programme (CPT / JHB) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our Client:Our client specialises in delivering financial service solutions that empower their clients to achieve their aspirations. They pride themselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive environment built on trust and respect. With a team of over 600...
Developer – PYTHON (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Parvana Role: Our client develops exciting software using modern tools, techniques and methodologies. Responsibilities: Product design, programming, bug verification, and testing of computer programs for software products and/or customer applications. Researching...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...
Level 3/4 Technical Support – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
This role is open in South AfricaPosition: Level 3/4 Technical Support Technician (Remote)Hours: 12:30am - 8:30pm SAST (Monday-Friday)Pay Rate: R23,000 - R27,000 per month (Negotiable based on experience)Role Overview:Are you a seasoned IT professional passionate...
PROJECT MANAGER (SMALL TO MEDIUM MULTIPLE PROJECTS)
Based East Rand. Join large manufacturing, wholesale & retail Group that supplies the local SA market as well as selected African and European markets. In addition to multiple sales & wholesale Branches around South Africa there are many retail outlets where...
PROJECT MANAGER (SMALL TO MEDIUM MULTIPLE PROJECTS) – Gauteng East Rand
Based East Rand. Join large manufacturing, wholesale & retail Group that supplies the local SA market as well as selected African and European markets. In addition to multiple sales & wholesale Branches around South Africa there are many retail outlets where...
IT Business Analyst (BPM) / BA (contract- hybrid) TB
Job functions:The main purpose of this position is to conduct business analysis services in a manner that is suitable for the Business Process Management (BPM) domain; this includes but is not limited to: Providing end-to-end mapping, modelling, analysis and maturity...
IT Business Analyst (BPM) / BA (contract- hybrid) TB – Gauteng Pretoria
Job functions:The main purpose of this position is to conduct business analysis services in a manner that is suitable for the Business Process Management (BPM) domain; this includes but is not limited to: Providing end-to-end mapping, modelling, analysis and maturity...
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