Africa’s Gen Z consumers are reshaping its retail future
Despite the toughest consumer climate in years, Africa’s youngest consumers are powering a potential retail reset that blends digital discovery with hyper-local focus and redefining what it means to consume, connect, and aspire. This is according to Boston Consulting...
Organisations must balance AI and human readiness to sustain value
AI will touch all IT work by 2030, according to Gartner, which says the IT estate of 2030 will be powered by humans, amplified by AI, and orchestrated by the CIO. By 2030, CIOs expect that 0% of IT work will be done by humans without AI - 75% will be done by humans...
National Internet governance forum gets underway in Durban
The .za Domain Name Authority (.zadna), in partnership with the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) and the South African Internet Governance multistakeholder committee, will host the 2025 South African Internet Governance Forum (ZAIGF) today...
Local vehicle sales maintain momentum
South Africa’s automotive sector maintained its growth momentum with retail vehicle sales reaching the 42,401-unit mark in April 2025 - an increase of 11,9% over the same period in 2024 - according to the latest report from naamsa | the Automotive Business Council....
Demand for air travel still on the up
There has been a slight uptick in March passenger demand for air travel of 3,3%, according to new data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The global body says the highlights of the data include: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger...
AI adoption could reshape Africa’s economy, boost GDP
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to boost global economic output by up to 15 percentage points, and in Africa by up to 4.9 percentage points, over the next decade. This would effectively add one percentage point to annual growth rates, on par with the...
AI drives record surge in automated cyberattacks
Threat actors are increasingly harnessing automation, commoditised tools, and AI to systematically erode the traditional advantages held by defenders. This is among the findings from FortiGuard Labs’ 2025 Global Threat Landscape Report, which is a snapshot of the...
GenAI could transform core functions
NTT Data has introduced new data that shows manufacturing organisations worldwide are increasingly turning to generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to establish smart factories, spur innovation, improve productivity, build resilience and gain competitive...
Calls for Icasa to stop mobile number abuse
ISPA, South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB), has again requested the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) to take firm action to prevent the unlawful use of mobile numbers by call centres operating from fixed...
Supply chain leaders plan to pass of tariff costs
According to a survey by Gartner, 45% of supply chain leaders anticipate passing costs to their customers as their primary strategy for mitigating new tariff costs. Forty-three percent of respondents stated they would mitigate the costs through various supply chain...
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Alienware bolsters Aurora R15 Desktop at CES 2023
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IBM launches new partner program
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Cybersecurity trends that will shape 2023
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How to root out questionable social media behaviour before you hire
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Developing data literacy knowledge could help stop outsourcing our economy
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Avoid BEC attacks with good email hygiene
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Optimise efficiency and improve profits with geospatial data
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Data Scientist 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...
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...
Technical Service Scheduler
Technical Service Scheduler Location: Roodepoort. Gauteng Salary: R22,000 (Negotiable depending on experience) + BenefitsAbout the Role: Our client is looking for an experienced Technical Service Scheduler to join their Service Department. This role involves...
MICROSOFT DYNAMICS SOLUTION ARCHITECT 365
PURPOSE OF JOB The Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) and Supply Chain Solution Architect will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of D365 F&O and Supply Chain Management solutions for clients. This role requires deep expertise...
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Our client is looking for a Mid-Level Software Engineer based in CPT Key Requirements 4 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]C/C++MATLABC#PythonGitShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to [Email Address Removed] You can also...
Technical Service Scheduler – Gauteng Roodepoort
Technical Service Scheduler Location: Roodepoort. Gauteng Salary: R22,000 (Negotiable depending on experience) + BenefitsAbout the Role: Our client is looking for an experienced Technical Service Scheduler to join their Service Department. This role involves...
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Mid-Level Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our client is looking for a Mid-Level Software Engineer based in CPT Key Requirements 4 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]C/C++MATLABC#PythonGitShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to [Email Address Removed] You can also...
Automation and DevOps Engineer (Centurion)
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