Climate experts call for inclusive prosperity, climate justice
African climate think tanks and experts have called for the support of inclusive decision making spaces by the G20 and accelerated reform of international cooperation institutions to create a more equitable global economic architecture that leaves no one behind....
AIOps features drive cloud-managed revenue higher
Campus NaaS (CNaaS) revenue growth far outpaced the rest of the LAN market with players like Join Digital, Meter, Nile, Ramen, and Shasta Cloud all gaining traction with their LAN-as-a-Utility offers, according to the Dell’Oro Group. “AIOps is a game-changer for both...
Lower inflation boosts February take-home pay
The real take-home pay, measured in the BankservAfrica’s Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), saw an encouraging rise in February as the sharp slowdown in inflation through 2024 continues to have a positive effect on salary earners’ purchasing power. While supporting...
Big changes ahead for payments industry
There is an urgent need for decisive action to ensure profitable and sustainable long-term growth in the payments industry.Boston Consulting Group (BCG)’s 22nd annual Global Payments Report, titled Fortune Favors the Bold. It emphasises the strategic imperative for...
Massive increase in ransomware attacks
Alarming new findings from NordStellar reveal that ransomware attacks are skyrocketing, causing serious concerns to businesses around the world. Up to 20 March 2025, 2 040 new ransomware cases were made public on the dark web, which marks an 81% increase compared to...
Reset expectations about AI’s impact on productivity and headcount
Despite artificial intelligence’s (AI) promise for enhancing efficiency, many organisations struggle to turn investments in traditional and generative AI (GenAI) into material improvements in worker productivity, according to a survey by Gartner. Gartner's survey of...
Semiconductor Foundry 2.0 enters growth phase
According to IDC’s latest Worldwide Semiconductor Supply Chain Tracking Intelligence report, the global semiconductor market, following a recovery in 2024, is expected to experience steady growth in 2025. The broadly defined Foundry 2.0 market - encompassing foundry,...
UN agencies move to protect satellite navigation
Increasing incidents of interference with aviation, maritime and other satellite telecommunications services mean states must urgently enhance the protection of a critical radio-frequency band, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International...
Stablecoins rise to hold 8% of crypto market cap
While crypto investors often seek the thrill of high-risk, high-reward opportunities, many are increasingly turning to stablecoins to weather market volatility. This shift in preferences combined with regulatory clarity, growing institutional interest, and the rise of...
Valid accounts come under attack
Valid accounts were increasingly being leveraged as an initial attack vector in 2024, representing 31,4% of cases. Public-facing applications still hold the top position with 39,2% of cases. These findings were reported in the recent Kaspersky Incident Response...
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Data trends to watch in 2023
The total amount of data created and consumed globally is projected to grow to more than 180 zettabytes by 2025, almost three times the 64 zettabytes of 2020. This makes data the cornerstone of any successful business in a digitally-transformed world. Several trends...
Four-day work week trend spins back into the mainstream
The four-day work week is nothing new. Reading about its anticipated return is akin to getting a letter from an old friend who disappointed you long ago and then disappeared, but for whom you still have fond feelings. By Johan Botes, partner and head of the employment...
SA payments industry shows cautious signs of good growth in 2023
The South African payments industry can expect steady, if cautious growth over the next year. However, like the general economy, much of the growth shareholders are looking for will depend on a stable macro environment and good access to skills, says global...
SMBs seek faster financing in a volatile market
South African retailers have come to regard quick access to financing as key—and a new breed of agile fintech has emerged to respond to these demands. These progressive providers of finance offer retailers access to opportunity capital so that they can move rapidly in...
Vantage announces second Joburg campus
Vantage Data Centres has announced the construction of a second campus (JNB2) in Johannesburg. The JNB2 Isando campus is strategically located in Ekurhuleni, the greater Johannesburg Metropol’s trade and industry hub, and approximately 17km from Vantage’s growing JNB1...
Channel has a key role in delivering cloud services
Cloud has undoubtedly become the delivery method of choice for businesses, particularly those in the SMME space, to access enterprise-class technology cost effectively. By Gerhard Fourie, channel lead at Commvault Africa Without the ‘as a Service’ model, many of these...
Cybersecurity predictions for 2023
In 2022, ransomware continued to reign king and became one of the most common and dangerous threats facing healthcare organisations and software supply chains. By Greg Day, vice-president and EMEA field CISO at Cybereason The war on Ukraine created heightened concern...
Best practices for cyber incident readiness
t is time to say goodbye to the incident response plans of “cyber past” and welcome a new approach. This is the word from Spiros Fatouros, Marsh Africa CEO, who says: “Incident response planning is one of the 12-cybersecurity controls that most cyber insurers ask...
The domino effect of FSI digital ecosystems
As financial services institutions (FSIs) increase their acceptance and integration of digital technology, they can face increased risk of a domino effect taking place if digital services providers and vendors should fail. This is according to experts at Fortinet, who...
Top technologies business owners should invest in
Delivering excellent customer experiences during the peak festive shopping season is an ongoing area of focus for business owners. With the shopping rush in full swing, lessons are being learnt and plans made for improved performance in 2023. Technology can help....
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,...
IT Support & BI Developer (Qlik Sense) – Gauteng Johannesburg South
Ready to take your IT career to the next level? A top-tier manufacturing company in Alberton is on the hunt for a tech-savvy IT Support & BI Developer who's eager to dive into real-time problem solving and data-driven innovation!This is your chance to get hands-on...
Scrum Master – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Scum Master to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Guides the Product Owners by practicing relevant agile techniques (e.g. journey maps) and facilitates in carving...
Senior Specialist – Pre-Sales Networking and solutions Architect
This role is open to all however Preference will be given to Females Role and Responsibilities: Translate partner business needs into customized, scalable, and future-proof solutionswith optimal ROI. This involves architecting comprehensive solutions that...
SAP Basis Consultant at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client is a professional management consultancy and IT services provider, focused on delivering creative and innovative digital solutions. Their client base includes both startups and large corporations, but their mission...
Java Analyst Developer
Working in an agile team, you would be responsible to produce quality software according to business requirements. You need to assist with the deployment and monitoring of the developed systems in development, testing and production environments.What will make you...
Scrum Master (CH1159)
Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, is seeking a Scrum Master who will be responsible for the facilitation of workflows within one or two software development teams to ensure that they deliver on their respective commitments and responsibilities in order...
Server Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking an experienced Server Engineer with expertise in both legacy and modern Windows Server environments. The successful candidate will maintain, secure, and optimize server infrastructure, ensuring enterprise systems deliver high availability, security, and...
Data Administrator (E-Commerce) – Western Cape Cape Town Region
We are seeking a Data Administrator to join our US client's team for a fully remote position. The Data Administrator will be responsible for collecting, analysing, and reporting data to support business decisions and strategies. This role involves working with large...
Data Analyst
Data Analyst (Retail/FMCG)Unleash your data wizardry in a captivating storytelling environment!R 840,000 - R 1,056,000 plus benefitsJoin a dynamic company that brings brands to life through captivating storytelling. Hirt & Carter offers a unique opportunity to...
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