Interconnected systems at risk of a digital pandemic

Are we ready for solar storms, submarine cable cuts, satellite disruptions, and extreme weather to disrupt communication networks and potentially trigger a “digital pandemic"? A new report – “When digital systems fail: The hidden risks of our digital world​" –...

CEOs are reshaping C-suite roles for the AI era

The accelerating pace of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise. In the foreword of a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, IBM...

Net salaries hold steady for now, but uncertainty looms

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million South African earners, edged higher in March 2026. Remaining above year-ago levels, the data points to a stabilisation in net salaries over the first quarter of...

Technology convergence redefines competitive advantage

The next wave of competitive advantage will come not from individual breakthrough technologies but from the ability to combine and scale multiple technologies across entire operating systems, according to a new World Economic Forum report. As artificial intelligence...

SA users continue to invest in crypto

South Africans continue to demonstrate an appetite for cryptocurrency, with more than 530 000 new customers signing up to Luno in the past 12 months. This brings the platform's South African user base to over 6,3-million, out of 15-million customers worldwide. Luno's...

Windows 10 end-of-life drives PC shipments up

Worldwide PC shipments totaled more than 69-million units in the third quarter of 2025, an 8,2% increase from the third quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner. “In the third quarter of 2025, worldwide PC shipments were driven by the Windows 10...

Researchers sound alarm on teen vaping crisis

As vaping rates among South African teens surge to alarming levels, public health researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) are calling on the government to urgently enact the Tobacco Products & Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill to curb what they...

Why dropping the luxury tax matters for digital inclusion

Digital access starts with affordability - and government has finally listened, writes Ernst Wittmann, TCL regional manager for southern & east Africa and global operator account manager for Africa. In a bold and commendable move, South Africa's government has...

Siemens exec dies in New York helicopter tragedy

Siemens Spain CEO Agustin Escobar, along with his wife and three children, died when a sightseeing helicopter plunged into New York’s Hudson River yesterday. Witnesses say they heard a bang, then saw the aircraft crash into the water without at least one of its rotor...

Tech4Good Award for GirlCode leader

GirlCode’s CEO and Founder, Zandile Mkwanazi, was awarded the Tech4Good award at the prestigious Wired4Women event. The Wired4Women awards honour exceptional women who are using technology to make a positive impact. Zandile was recognised in the Tech4Good category for...

How geopolitics is shaping AI development

Kathy Gibson reports - As artificial intelligence (AI) drives strategic and competitive leadership, countries are jockeying for leadership positions. According to a Boston Consulting Group masterclass on AI and geopolitics, there can be no doubt that the US leads...

Small AI models set to overtake generalised LLMs

Gartner predicts that, by 2027, organisations will implement small, task-specific AI models, with usage volume at least three times more than those of general-purpose large language models (LLMs). While general-purpose LLMs provide robust language capabilities, their...

Nvidia brings agentic AI reasoning to Google Cloud

Nvidia is collaborating with Google Cloud to bring agentic AI to enterprises seeking to locally harness the Google Gemini family of AI models using the Nvidia Blackwell HGX and DGX platforms and Nvidia Confidential Computing for data safety. With the Nvidia...

Cloud computing to hit 20% growth rates

The global cloud computing market size is estimated to reach $2 390.18 billion by 2030, registering to grow at a CAGR of 20,4% from 2025 to 2030 according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is experiencing significant growth fueled by several key...

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Rectron Drone Academy open for business

Rectron has partnered with drone manufacturer DJI to open the Rectron Drone Academy in Midrand. Initially the academy will offer three courses that touch on different aspects of drone proficiency. "As the world moves towards a more digital economy, we need to ensure...

Graduating gogos get tech-savvy

"On your marks, get set - we are ready to GoGogoGo!" These were the joyful lyrics echoing off the walls of Jabulani's Safe Hub as eight tech-savvy grannies collected their qualifications at the Gogos with Vuma Graduation Ceremony. They join the ranks of 19 fast...

Epson expands commercial printing ranges

Epson has added to its commercial printing ranges with six new models: * The SureColor SC-P6500E (single roll), SC-P6500D (dual roll with PostScript) and SC-P6500DE (dual roll) 24-inch (610mm) models; * The compact, mobile and cost-efficient SL-D500 photo printer that...

How can HR leaders remain relevant in 2023?

Have you noticed how many previously unheard-of towns and cities are being touted as digital nomad havens? Locals are, in many cases, up in arms, helplessly watching property prices escalate as their quiet conurbations chase a cosmopolitan dream that they didn't agree...

Get better value by extending your data management architecture

For many years, the South African banking sector has strived to comply with international financial regulations, such as Basel II and its successors, in order to ensure cost effective access to global markets. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management With its...

The journey towards digitising the supply chain

The supply chain has been significantly disrupted with shortages and geopolitical events requiring companies to think differently about how best to manage their operational environments. This is where digitisation plays a critical role as it delivers the tools and...

Cloudflare recognises Liquid C2

Liquid C2 has been awarded the Cloudflare New Partner and Certification Champions for 2022. David Behr, CEO of Liquid C2, comments: "The partnership with Cloudflare has been a tremendous success for our customers as we can deliver more customised cyber security...

CSSA consolidates, rebrands

Cyber Security South Africa (CSSA), together with its sister companies Credence Security and Cyber Security Africa Distribution, has announced an extensive rebranding effort that sees the three firms consolidated under a unified brand identity called Trinexia. The...

Digital transformation is nearly a teenager

It's been just over 10 years since digital transformation became an integral part of the business environment, writes Rebatho Madiba, business development: digital platform solutions at BCX. But, as it grows older, is it meeting expectations? In 2015, the World...

Online retailers must service customers where they demand

We have heard it said many times before but it doesn't change the fact that it is true: technology is, and will continue to be, crucial to an online retailer's competitiveness and success. By David Meintjes, CEO of Telviva Retailers know that today's consumer, and no...

Junior – Intermediate .NET Developer – Cape Town (Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client looking for a Junior to Intermediate .NET Developer to join a growing Cape Town team within a Germany-based tech company. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2–4 years of development experience who is eager to learn, contribute to...

Technical Support Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote

About our client:Our client, a listed global leader that provides innovative solutions, is committed to helping some of the world's most well-known brands tackle their most pressing business challenges. With a reputation as a trusted partner to global organisations,...

Scrum Master 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...

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...

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